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A. The furniture is light so they can arrange it as they wish and the cabinets are low so the children can reach them.
B. But many people nowadays do not understand fully the belief of Montessori when they practise so the effects are questioned.
C. A typical room in a Montessori school has many things children can use, for example, books, objects and games.
D. And because the method encourages informal teaching, the formal teaching and the role of teacher may be neglected in children’s socialisation.
E. Because the environment offers a range of activities, children like to work together, and they develop a social life based on cooperation rather than competition.
1. What courses does the school mainly offer?
| A．Science. | B．English. | C．Business. |
| A．Teenagers. | B．Young kids. | C．Adults. |
| A．In the school hall. |
| B．In the English garden. |
| C．In No.1 Teaching Building. |
| A．By making a call. |
| B．By sending an email. |
| C．By writing a letter. |
4 . QS Asia University Rankings 2022
Featuring 687 institutions, our 2022 ranking of the top Asian universities is the biggest yet. As in last year’s rankings, it’s Mainland China that boasts the most universities—126 out of the 687 schools featured—with India and Japan in second and third place. This year also sees strong representation from South Korea.
No. 1 National University of Singapore (Singapore)
A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. Over 38,000 students from 100 countries enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives.
No. 2 Peking University (Beijing, Mainland China)
The oldest higher education institution in China, Peking University (PKU) was founded in 1898. The university grounds are home to museums, such as the. Museum of University History and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and Archaeology, in which students can view objects dating back thousands of years. It’s an environment to feed the enquiring minds of young students.
No. 3 The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, SAR China)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has 6 subjects placed amongst Top 10 worldwide, while HKU Dentistry programme has been ranked 1st in the world for the second consecutive (连续的) years. For the last 11 years, more than 99.4% of our graduates have received at least one job offer in every academic year, with many embarking on careers in fields as diverse as finance, law, engineering and technology.
1. Which country has the greatest number of universities in 2022 rankings?| A．China. | B．India. | C．Japan. | D．South Korea. |
| A．Its long history. | B．Its high employment rate. |
| C．Its special museums. | D．Its multicultural community. |
| A．Finance. | B．Law. | C．Dentistry. | D．Engineering. |
5 . Recently I visited the classroom of Jeremy Coleman, a music teacher. Coleman was preparing for a fresh group of students at his school in Austin, Texas.
Coleman has taught classical guitar at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for many years. “Everyone should be given a chance to learn music and guitar," he said.
The TSBVI was founded in 1856 to provide a specialized education for young Texans who couldn’t see clearly. In the early years, students made brooms (扫帚)and other products that were sold to pay for the school’s operational (运营的)costs.
Since then, the school has developed, and hundreds of students from across the state live and learn there. The educational focus (重点) has changed from vocational (职业的) training to academic (学业的) and life skills. Students also take part in sports, music, and other after-school activities.
Coleman brought classical guitar lessons to TSBVI in 2011. “Teaching guitar to students with poor eyesight isn’t easy,” Coleman said. For one thing, the music course has to be translated into Braille, a form of printing for blind people to read.
“Instead of sight reading, these students will read Braille music and remember it,” Coleman said. “Once they realize what they can do, they love making music.”
Coleman said that after kids leave his program, they often find it difficult to continue their study of music. “The real difficulty is when the students return to their own communities,” Coleman said. “Finding a proper teacher for lessons is sometimes impossible.”
For that reason, Coleman and some other TSBVI teachers developed an online program called “Let’s Play.” The program serves as a guide for classical guitar training for students with poor eyesight and their teachers.
“The program continues to grow,” Coleman said. He hopes that it will help musicians with poor eyesight continue to develop their skills.
1. Coleman’ s school is different from common schools in ________.| A．its class size | B．its opening time |
| C．its type of students | D．its type of teachers |
| A．Its entry requirements for students. |
| B．Its after-school activities. |
| C．What it teaches students. |
| D．How it keeps running. |
| A．He founded the TSBVL. |
| B．He started leaning Braille music. |
| C．He sold handmade products for a living. |
| D．He started teaching classical guitar at TSBVI. |
| A．By setting up an online program. |
| B．By organizing after-school activities. |
| C．By connecting them with other teachers. |
| D．By visiting them in their own communities. |
6 . When choosing Chinese universities, it is necessary for students to take both university conditions and self-qualifications into consideration.
Students’ graduation result
Students’ graduation result provided during the application is the key reference for the university to decide whether to admit or not. The stronger comprehensive strength and better reputation the university has, the stricter requirement for students’ graduation result will be.
Economy conditions
The cost of the study in China is relatively cheap, while daily expenses are not exactly the same in different areas. In Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other developed coastal cities, the daily expense can be relatively higher than that of inland. These cities’ living conditions are relatively better and entertainment and recreational facilities are richer. Therefore, when choosing universities, your economy factor needs to be taken into account.
China is a large country and the northern and southern China has many differences in climate and diet custom.
Professional or comprehensive strength
In China, universities can be divided into comprehensive and professional two kinds. Which is more important, professional strength or comprehensive strength?
| A．Location preference |
| B．Each city has its own characteristics. |
| C．There is no absolute answer actually. |
| D．Students sometimes get stuck when choosing majors. |
| E．Everyone hopes to choose suitable Chinese university reasonably. |
| F．You should make a reasonable assessment about self-qualifications. |
| G．So apply for a suitable university according to your graduation result. |
7 . There are hundreds and thousands of universities in the world. Each of them strives to offer the best education to its students and insure their all-around development. Here are the top four.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the United States
This is a private university established in 1861. It has been on the top of the list for years when it comes to the best universities in the world. It scores well on all the aspects—the academic standards, infrastructure, management, faculty members, extra-curricular activities and student engagement. MIT also provides financial aid for students in need. Some of the top companies including Google and Amazon look forward to hiring graduates and postgraduates from this university.
Stanford University, the United States
This is a private research university established back in the year 1885 by Leland Stanford and Jane Stanford who aimed to memorize their son. It is known for its excellent academics. As many as 19 Nobel winners are known to be associated with Stanford. It has a huge campus with around 700 buildings.
Harvard University, the United States
This is a private non-profit university. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities around the world. Located in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, it was established back in the year 1636. It was named after John Harvard who was its first donor. Thousands of students graduate from this university each year.
University of Oxford, the United Kingdom
This is a public research university located in England. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096. It is said to be the second oldest university in the world that has continued operation over the centuries. The university grew rapidly from 1167. It is continually being improved and enhanced at various levels.
1. What is special about MIT according to the passage?| A．MIT tries to promote all-around development of the students. |
| B．MIT graduates tend to work in Google and Amazon. |
| C．MIT offers economic help to students in need. |
| D．MIT scores well on all academic subjects. |
| A．Both of them cultivate outstanding talents to win the Nobel Prize. |
| B．Both of them have a huge campus and plenty of buildings. |
| C．Both of them were named after an important person. |
| D．Both of them are private non-profit universities |
| A．Massachusetts Institute of Technology. | B．Stanford University. |
| C．Harvard University. | D．University of Oxford. |
