1 . “You are being put thousands of dollars into debt to learn things you will never even use. Wasting 4 years of your life to be stuck at a paycheck that grows slower than the rate of inflation (通货膨胀). Paying $200 for a $6 textbook.” Wilson said in his social network.
His story has produced a
Wilson, who was on an Architectural Engineering undergraduate course told BBC Trending that the “cost of inflation is relatively small compared to the cost of college over the last 30 or so years. I mean, it really is ridiculous how the cost of college has
He’s supported by data. According to the US Department of Education the average annual increase in college tuition in the United States, between 1980-2014, grew by nearly 260% compared to the nearly 120%
In 1980, the average cost of tuition, room and board, and fees for a four-year course was over $9,000. That cost now is more than $23,000 for state colleges. If you want to go
A similar increase in tuition fees has also been seen in England. In 2012, the government supported initiatives from some universities to
Wilson also regarded higher education
Wilson says that when he first told his parents that he was leaving university, they were “very
“Being an engineer, scientist, or computer technician could be learned rather quickly through apprenticeships, independent study, and hands-on experience. Human nature is to learn by doing, not
Wilson, who told Trending that he is currently
He doesn’t think university will play any
A.troublesome | B.vigorous | C.open | D.reliable |
A.pursuing | B.paying | C.accepting | D.refusing |
A.stayed up | B.paid up | C.gone up | D.grown up |
A.decline | B.improvement | C.amount | D.increase |
A.private | B.abroad | C.public | D.ahead |
A.charge | B.collect | C.pay | D.exchange |
A.quality | B.consumption | C.debt | D.quantity |
A.happy | B.upset | C.relieved | D.crazy |
A.follow | B.continue | C.select | D.abandon |
A.consuming | B.working | C.learning | D.experiencing |
A.knowingly | B.admittedly | C.mentally | D.academically |
A.employed | B.acknowledged | C.confirmed | D.approved |
A.promote | B.revise | C.motivate | D.allow |
A.joke | B.impact | C.part | D.effect |
A.moderate | B.big | C.slight | D.reverse |
2 . Two years ago, my wife Carol and I decided that children's education would not be complete without some grounding in modern computers. To this end, we
As you can imagine, I was
After few days of
A.carried | B.took | C.bought | D.borrowed |
A.using | B.designing | C.playing | D.spending |
A.such as | B.as a result | C.in search of | D.except for |
A.disappointed | B.pleased | C.moved | D.depressed |
A.never | B.even | C.seldom | D.most |
A.If | B.When | C.Unless | D.Though |
A.satisfied | B.relaxed | C.concerned | D.relieved |
A.cheer up | B.calm down | C.watch out | D.give in |
A.as | B.like | C.for | D.of |
A.dining | B.washing | C.living | D.reading |
A.embarrassed | B.amazed | C.thrilled | D.excited |
A.notice | B.miss | C.inspect | D.monitor |
A.differences | B.jokes | C.stories | D.truths |
A.investigation | B.track | C.consideration | D.hesitation |
A.invention | B.excuse | C.evidence | D.wonder |
A.slightly | B.truly | C.partly | D.possibly |
A.brave | B.honest | C.diligent | D.careful |
A.forbid | B.prevent | C.encourage | D.advise |
A.left | B.filled | C.equipped | D.loaded |
A.thankful | B.responsible | C.hopeful | D.anxious |
3 . Many parents, teachers, and politicians assert that preschool is the best way to prepare children to learn. There is no real agreement, however, about how this
For some, early childhood education
Other people cite research showing that children are ready to
Is there proof that an academic curriculum in preschool will lead to academic success? Studies have not been
In the short term, evidence suggests that middle-class children who attend preschool are
Children living in
The idea of public preschools raises many issues. Providing Head Start for all children would be a
A.preparation | B.claim | C.performance | D.direction |
A.comes to | B.appeals to | C.turns to | D.relates to |
A.attendance | B.discovery | C.relaxation | D.amusement |
A.positive | B.aggressive | C.strange | D.normal |
A.competition | B.loneliness | C.discipline | D.independence |
A.policy | B.plan | C.approach | D.drive |
A.publicize | B.absorb | C.define | D.reject |
A.introduction | B.devotion | C.entrance | D.contribution |
A.available | B.descriptive | C.conclusive | D.convincing |
A.equal to | B.distinguished from | C.inferior to | D.ahead of |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Moreover | D.Otherwise |
A.widens | B.narrows | C.disappears | D.exists |
A.trouble | B.despair | C.poverty | D.danger |
A.documented | B.tracked | C.involved | D.accompanied |
A.mental | B.emotional | C.psychological | D.financial |
4 . How to help your kids find a purpose? You don’t have to start with the really big questions. Quick, what’s the meaning of life?” Many of us may not be able to answer that, but that doesn’t
“The sense that your personal life is
But helping your kids find meaning doesn’t mean parents have to
“We do not have to start with the biggest and most troubling questions about our lives,” Steger says. “We can start with trying to
With kids in
In middle school, says Steger, “Kids are being exposed to ideas, behaviors, assumptions, and priorities that might be
By high school, according to Steger, “We hope our children see how much their lives matter, see that they are at the beginning of an exciting and strengthening life story, and have some slight ideas about
1.
A.intend | B.mean | C.remain | D.hope |
A.significant | B.decisive | C.meaningful | D.useful |
A.confident | B.cautious | C.intelligent | D.special |
A.discover | B.present | C.memorize | D.solve |
A.trick | B.occupation | C.address | D.promise |
A.look for | B.pick up | C.deal with | D.figure out |
A.junior | B.advanced | C.elementary | D.senior |
A.make a difference | B.spare no effort | C.take the initiative | D.make a living |
A.specialties | B.qualities | C.features | D.performances |
A.appreciated | B.prepared | C.understood | D.well-known |
A.apparent | B.smart | C.unique | D.appropriate |
A.generally | B.eventually | C.impossibly | D.completely |
A.improving | B.strengthening | C.appearing | D.changing |
A.truth | B.purpose | C.positivity | D.contribution |
A.permanent | B.long-lasting | C.frequent | D.occasional |
5 . In October, I told the eight-year-olds about my plan. “I’d like all of you to do extra jobs to
Early in the week, the boys and girls arrived in class seizing their hard-earned money and couldn’t wait to go shopping. I watched
“Flowers!” Kristine cried. The group rushed toward the holiday
Then we set off to the house of a needy grandmother and finally
We returned to the car. Fastening seat belts, we could see the kitchen window. The woman inside waved goodbye, then turned and walked across the room, past the turkey, past the trimmings,
A.spend | B.earn | C.withdraw | D.save |
A.either | B.though | C.otherwise | D.anyway |
A.experience | B.expect | C.advocate | D.clarify |
A.enjoy | B.receive | C.accumulate | D.share |
A.better than | B.rather than | C.other than | D.more than |
A.alive | B.great | C.fresh | D.natural |
A.until | B.before | C.while | D.since |
A.Gradually | B.Eventually | C.Frequently | D.Occasionally |
A.observed | B.confirmed | C.recognized | D.spotted |
A.plants | B.lights | C.cards | D.foods |
A.Contented | B.Confused | C.Defeated | D.Determined |
A.pulled up | B.settled down | C.came around | D.got through |
A.accompany | B.welcome | C.inspect | D.instruct |
A.puzzle | B.relief | C.pleasure | D.disappointment |
A.straight | B.abruptly | C.casually | D.suddenly |
A.terror | B.shock | C.pain | D.smile |
A.transformed | B.comforted | C.convinced | D.witnessed |
A.chance | B.decision | C.moment | D.condition |
A.energy | B.power | C.talent | D.quality |
A.wealthier | B.healthier | C.easier | D.better |
6 . In 1993, Greg Mortenson travelled to northern Pakistan to climb K2, the world’s second highest mountain. Instead of reaching the top, he became so
While he was recovering, Greg
Back home in Montana, Greg wrote many
Then an elementary school class in Wisconsin
Over two decades, CAI’s
A.sleepy | B.thirsty | C.hungry | D.weak |
A.took care of | B.paid attention to | C.made use of | D.lost contact with |
A.imagined | B.noticed | C.stopped | D.insisted |
A.school | B.bridge | C.road | D.hospital |
A.become | B.help | C.hire | D.meet |
A.poems | B.letters | C.checks | D.books |
A.Therefore | B.Otherwise | C.However | D.Moreover |
A.turned down | B.broken down | C.settled down | D.cut down |
A.fixing | B.selling | C.cleaning | D.packing |
A.rejected | B.reported | C.proved | D.undertook |
A.lent | B.owed | C.donated | D.paid |
A.idea | B.interest | C.course | D.chance |
A.Eventually | B.Suddenly | C.Strangely | D.Casually |
A.advertised | B.revised | C.predicted | D.completed |
A.reputations | B.trades | C.projects | D.trips |
A.cost | B.changed | C.saved | D.controlled |
A.help | B.permission | C.interviews | D.jobs |
A.seeking for | B.taking away | C.dealing with | D.pointing out |
A.announce | B.warn | C.suggest | D.believe |
A.money | B.patience | C.music | D.education |
阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In the United States more than 80 colleges now accept just only women. Most of them were founded in the 19th century. They were set up to
The president of Trinity College in Washington D. C said by the end of the 1980s women had come to
Experts say men students in the United States
A.make | B.elect | C.offer | D.call |
A.some | B.most | C.few | D.none |
A.liked | B.accepted | C.attracted | D.helped |
A.chosen | B.failed | C.regretted | D.hated |
A.goal | B.model | C.result | D.level |
A.separate | B.troublesome | C.special | D.popular |
A.forget | B.realize | C.expect | D.remember |
A.students | B.presidents | C.men | D.women |
A.work | B.visit | C.choose | D.survive |
A.permits | B.forbits | C.forces | D.reminds |
A.obviously | B.freely | C.exactly | D.immediately |
A.smaller | B.more | C.higher | D.lower |
A.usually | B.never | C.sometimes | D.seldom |
A.Finally | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Besides |
A.how | B.what | C.when | D.where |
A.bring down | B.bring over | C.bring round | D.bring about |
A.governing | B.cleaning | C.serving | D.booking |
A.mean | B.show | C.warn | D.conclude |
A.school | B.work | C.graduation | D.death |
A.hold | B.gather | C.lose | D.require |
8 . My mother has always been involved in early-childhood education. She often set the scene for children to
Mum was so proud of me after I
Since the Olympics, I have
As I was a kid, my mother came to every
When I was at the University, I completed only one semester and then decided to
“Mum, I have this opportunity, and I think I’m going to take it. What do you think?”
She was as
Supporting your children, trusting their decisions, giving well-thought-out advice—those are definitely important qualities.
1.A.experience | B.evaluate | C.express | D.expect |
A.afraid | B.ready | C.relaxed | D.reluctant |
A.won | B.chose | C.played | D.watched |
A.rose | B.settled | C.flew | D.appeared |
A.luck | B.time | C.crossroad | D.opportunity |
A.demand | B.happiness | C.courage | D.importance |
A.display | B.follow | C.appreciate | D.abandon |
A.served | B.attended | C.visited | D.started |
A.energetic | B.colorful | C.miserable | D.ordinary |
A.never | B.always | C.seldom | D.usually |
A.neglect | B.achieve | C.suspect | D.assume |
A.practice | B.school | C.game | D.kindergarten |
A.support | B.reward | C.instruct | D.comfort |
A.surfing | B.jumping | C.jogging | D.running |
A.sitting | B.speaking | C.standing | D.performing |
A.compete | B.succeed | C.separate | D.compromise |
A.drop in | B.drop off | C.drop out | D.drop back |
A.magic | B.nervous | C.critical | D.serious |
A.attractive | B.talkative | C.imaginative | D.supportive |
A.consideration | B.intention | C.suggestion | D.decision |
9 . I love writing letters. I’m one of those people who are
The handwritten friendly letter is a dying art form.That
Even if writing letters isn’t something that
If we adults
A.curious | B.cautious | C.excited | D.shocked |
A.books | B.compositions | C.1etters | D.diaries |
A.saddens | B.maddens | C.burdens | D.threatens |
A.1ent | B.conveyed | C.adapted | D.attached |
A.ad | B.note | C.poster | D.email |
A.hear | B.notice | C.imitate | D.predict |
A.secrets | B.rewards | C.dreams | D.treasures |
A.hurt | B.touched | C.confused | D.bored |
A.students | B.visitors | C.readers | D.guests |
A.call | B.write | C.hold | D.talk |
A.contributes to | B.applies to | C.occurs to | D.appeals to |
A.pay | B.force | C.allow | D.encourage |
A.expressing | B.teaching | C.behaving | D.facing |
A.speaking | B.reading | C.handwriting | D.translating |
A.strange | B.important | C.complex | D.popular |
A.Moreover | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.However |
A.questions | B.opportunities | C.coincidences | D.conclusions |
A.words | B.theories | C.comments | D.feelings |
A.imitate | B.design | C.model | D.evaluate |
A.adopt | B.protect | C.stress | D.need |
Nowadays it is found that school students seldom pay much attention to sports. Is it because they have no
In the summer holidays of the former years they could do
Because of the pressure_________ their parents and teachers, they have to work harder and spend most of their time on books. Many parents
Indeed, a complete education cannot go
A.lesson | B.time | C.interest | D.place |
A.very | B.some | C.few | D.other |
A.What | B.How | C.Which | D.Where |
A.get | B.prepare | C.make | D.ask |
A.agree | B.fight | C.work | D.deal |
A.become | B.have | C.change | D.grow |
A.that | B.nothing | C.anything | D.which |
A.this | B.present | C.last | D.future |
A.spend | B.take | C.cost | D.give |
A.separated | B.divided | C.stopped | D.taken |
A.from | B.of | C.in | D.to |
A.force | B.let | C.make | D.want |
A.parents | B.teachers | C.students | D.examinations |
A.develop | B.further | C.prove | D.stop |
A.keep | B.put | C.take | D.give |
A.for | B.without | C.with | D.after |
A.weak | B.strong | C.good | D.bad |
A.turns | B.makes | C.gets | D.brings |
A.receive | B.do | C.achieve | D.accept |
A.life | B.exams | C.training | D.sports |