Forty years ago, Finland was a small country with mediocre(普通)public schools. Today, Finland is still small but no one calls Finland’s public schools mediocre any more.
In 2000, the Finns surprised the world when their 15-year-olds scored at the top of a closely watched international exam called the PISA. Finland has stayed near the top ever since, while the U.S. scores around the middle.
Pasi Sahlberg, an official with Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, is in Seattle this week to share the story of Finland’s success, and what states like Washington can learn from it.
Sahlberg’s message, although he is too polite to put it so bluntly(坦率): Stop testing so much, trust teachers more; give less homework; shorten the school day.
On Tuesday, in a room filled with teachers, principals, professors, school-board members and policy makers, Sahlberg joked about the Finns’ reputation(名声) for being a quiet, humble people. “When Finland hit the top of the PISA,” he said, “the biggest disbelievers were Finns.”
More seriously, Finland never set out to create the world’s top school system. Instead, he said, the country decided in the 1970s that it wanted to ensure that a student’s success didn’t depend on family background.
“Finland relied on cooperation among teachers and schools, rather than on competition. Rather than judging teachers and schools based on test scores,” he said, “Finland puts trust in its teachers and principals. Teachers develop the curriculum in Finland, and design their own tests. There are no national tests, except one at the end of high school.”
That’s just the start. Along with a shorter school day, Finnish students don’t even start school until they are 7 years old. Many primary schools have a policy against giving homework.
“But Finland,”he said,“succeeded in part by adopting ideas from the U.S. and other countries. And those countries, ”he said, “can learn from Finland, too.”
1.What might be the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A. To introduce a Finnish official.
B. To compare the education systems of Finland and the US.
C. To share the story of Finland’s success in education.
D. To ask the US to improve its education.
2.People first learned Finland’s success in education from_____.
A. its students’ performance in an international exam.
B. its international exchange programs.
C. lectures given by Pasi Sahlberg.
D. its small-sized public schools.
3.Which of the following can contribute to Finland’s success in education?
a. Giving students fewer tests.
b. Giving teachers more trust.
c. Evaluating students’ family backgrounds.
d. Creating the world’s top school system.
e. Starting school late.
A. a,b,c B. c,d,e C. a,b,e D. b,c,d
4.What Pasi Sahlerg said in Paragraph 7 suggested that ______.
A. children should start school as early as possible.
B. competition among teachers might be harmful to education.
C. the US education system is still the most advanced.
D. it’s necessary to set up a national curriculum.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题
Forty years ago, Finland was a small country with mediocre(普通)public schools. Today, Finland is still small but no one calls Finland’s public schools mediocre any more.
In 2000, the Finns surprised the world when their 15-year-olds scored at the top of a closely watched international exam called the PISA. Finland has stayed near the top ever since, while the U.S. scores around the middle.
Pasi Sahlberg, an official with Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, is in Seattle this week to share the story of Finland’s success, and what states like Washington can learn from it.
Sahlberg’s message, although he is too polite to put it so bluntly(坦率): Stop testing so much, trust teachers more; give less homework; shorten the school day.
On Tuesday, in a room filled with teachers, principals, professors, school-board members and policy makers, Sahlberg joked about the Finns’ reputation(名声) for being a quiet, humble people. “When Finland hit the top of the PISA,” he said, “the biggest disbelievers were Finns.”
More seriously, Finland never set out to create the world’s top school system. Instead, he said, the country decided in the 1970s that it wanted to ensure that a student’s success didn’t depend on family background.
“Finland relied on cooperation among teachers and schools, rather than on competition. Rather than judging teachers and schools based on test scores,” he said, “Finland puts trust in its teachers and principals. Teachers develop the curriculum in Finland, and design their own tests. There are no national tests, except one at the end of high school.”
That’s just the start. Along with a shorter school day, Finnish students don’t even start school until they are 7 years old. Many primary schools have a policy against giving homework.
“But Finland,”he said,“succeeded in part by adopting ideas from the U.S. and other countries. And those countries, ”he said, “can learn from Finland, too.”
1.What might be the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A. To introduce a Finnish official.
B. To compare the education systems of Finland and the US.
C. To share the story of Finland’s success in education.
D. To ask the US to improve its education.
2.People first learned Finland’s success in education from_____.
A. its students’ performance in an international exam.
B. its international exchange programs.
C. lectures given by Pasi Sahlberg.
D. its small-sized public schools.
3.Which of the following can contribute to Finland’s success in education?
a. Giving students fewer tests.
b. Giving teachers more trust.
c. Evaluating students’ family backgrounds.
d. Creating the world’s top school system.
e. Starting school late.
A. a,b,c B. c,d,e C. a,b,e D. b,c,d
4.What Pasi Sahlerg said in Paragraph 7 suggested that ______.
A. children should start school as early as possible.
B. competition among teachers might be harmful to education.
C. the US education system is still the most advanced.
D. it’s necessary to set up a national curriculum.
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The story happened years ago,when my daughter was still little.
I was driving across the country with my daughter to ____ my husband. Since I intended to get to my destination before supper time, I drove ____ for a long time without a stop. Then after driving for many miles, I became tired and needed to stop for a break to get ____.
I found a rest area. It was mostly deserted, in a quiet area of the highway. I parked the car and carried my ____ into the restroom. When I came out I saw a middleaged __ _ wandering around. Feeling ____ about that, I asked the lady. What ____ me was: they were waiting for us!
The lady told me that she and her husband wanted to see us safely back into our ____. She explained that sometimes rest areas could be a ____ place for a young lady like me. She told me that she had a daughter almost my age, so they wanted to make sure that I got safely back on my way.
I was very touched by their ____. Being young, and probably naive to the potential ____ of rest areas, it had never occurred to me that there was any possibility of something going wrong. I ____ them for their kindness. My daughter and I continued our journey and ____ our destination safely.
I never got their names but years have passed and their kindness is still not ____. Sometimes angels come in makeup and just because you can't see their ____ it doesn't mean they aren't angels.
1.A. desert B. stop C.join D.save
2.A. slowly B.quickly C.safely D.quietly
3.A. excited B.bored C.interested D.refreshed
4.A. daughter B.luggage C.license D.car
5.A. lady B.man C.couple D.angel
6.A. angry B.curious C.jealous D.terrible
7.A. surprised B.worried C.annoyed D.upset
8.A. room B.car C.area D.park
9.A. quiet B.noisy C.dangerous D.safe
10.A. devotion B.honesty C.potential D.consideration
11.A. stops B.dangers C.mistakes D.changes
12.A. forgave B.asked C.thanked D.blamed
13.A. reached B.left C.missed D.passed
14.A. seen B.forgotten C.deserted D.recognized
15.A. kindness B.safety C.faces D.wings
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Finland is a small country of just 5.3 million people, but over three million saunas(桑拿浴). 1. Finns have a sauna at least once a week. Saunas can be found all over Finland: in offices, factories, sports centres and hotel, and 2/3 of the people have one in their house.
Some of the basic rules for using the sauna include not eating or drinking. Also, you can’t wear any clothes or swimsuits in the sauna. 2. Men and women visit the sauna separately, unless they’re members of the same family.
Saunas have existed for hundreds of years in Finland. In the past, Finns dug holes in the ground and put heated stones in them. When water was thrown on the hot stones, they gave off a vapour.
3. Traditional type is the smoke sauna. We find smoke saunas mostly in rural areas. They’re heated with burning wood. Once the room is hot enough, the fire is allowed to die and the room is ventilated (使通风) by letting the smoke out through a hole in the ceiling. 4. With these, you simply turn on an electric stove an hour before you want to go in. This is seen as the safest and easiest way to heat the room.
5. Many think that they’re important for your wellbeing (幸福). Finns believe that the sauna can treat a number of diseases. Having a sauna is also seen as a good way to relieve stress and tension.
A. Now there are several types of sauna.
B. That is to say, you have to go naked.
C. Why are saunas so popular in Finland?
D. Saunas play an important role in Finnish life.
E. Since then, saunas have been introduced to Asia.
F. However, the most common type is the electric sauna.
G. If you ever visit Finland, don’t forget to have a nice, relaxing sauna.
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Over 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention (大会) was held every year in Nashville, Tennessee. Many country performers used to attend (参加) the convention to give their performances. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so many fans began showing up in Nashville that a festival named Fan Fair was born.
The first Fan Fair was held in April 1972, in Nashville for four days. Some of country music's biggest stars attended. There were about fifty thousand fans. The first Fan Fair was so successful that planning began almost immediately for 1973. The date was changed to June, when the weather would be better. Over one hundred thousand fans attended the second Fan Fair.
Every year brought so many performers and fans to Fan Fair that, in 1982, it was moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Fan Fair stayed at the fairgrounds for another nineteen years.
There was always the unexpected during the festival. In 1974, former Beatle Paul McCartney attended. In 1992, more than six hundred reporters from Europe, Asia, and South America went to cover the appearance of a popular star, Billy Ray Cyrus, who had introduced a new country line dance. In 1996, Garth Brooks, who made a surprise appearance, signed autographs (签名) for 23 hours.
In 2001, Fan Fair returned to downtown Nashville as the world's biggest country music festival. Now, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand country music fans go to Nashville every June. As you can imagine, those who want to attend Fan Fair must plan ahead. For example, they need to buy a ticket several months ahead of time. Of course, there's much more to prepare.
1.According to the text, Fan Fair _____.
A. has a history of more than 50 years
B. lasts almost half a month every year
C. is the most important music festival in America
D. is a time when country music lovers get together
2.The second Fan Fair _____.
A. was held in the spring of 1972
B. was more popular than the first one
C. was moved from Nashville to the fairgrounds
D. was attended by former Beatle Paul McCartney
3.The purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _____.
A. show why Fan Fair has been popular
B. introduce three famous musicians
C. explain how Fan Fair started
D. ask people to attend Fan Fair
4.What will the author probably talk about next?
A. Advice for fans.
B. Music in America.
C. Education in Nashville.
D. The future of country music.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Over 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention (大会) was held every year in Nashville, Tennessee. Many country performers used to attend (参加) the convention to give their performances. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so many fans began showing up in Nashville that a festival named Fan Fair was born.
The first Fan Fair was held in April 1972, in Nashville for four days. Some of country music's biggest stars attended. There were about fifty thousand fans. The first Fan Fair was so successful that planning began almost immediately for 1973. The date was changed to June, when the weather would be better. Over one hundred thousand fans attended the second Fan Fair.
Every year brought so many performers and fans to Fan Fair that, in 1982, it was moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Fan Fair stayed at the fairgrounds for another nineteen years.
There was always the unexpected during the festival. In 1974, former Beatle Paul McCartney attended. In 1992, more than six hundred reporters from Europe, Asia, and South America went to cover the appearance of a popular star, Billy Ray Cyrus, who had introduced a new country line dance. In 1996, Garth Brooks, who made a surprise appearance, signed autographs (签名) for 23 hours.
In 2001, Fan Fair returned to downtown Nashville as the world's biggest country music festival. Now, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand country music fans go to Nashville every June. As you can imagine, those who want to attend Fan Fair must plan ahead. For example, they need to buy a ticket several months ahead of time. Of course, there's much more to prepare.
1.According to the text, Fan Fair _____.
A. has a history of more than 50 years
B. lasts almost half a month every year
C. is the most important music festival in America
D. is a time when country music lovers get together
2.The second Fan Fair _____.
A. was held in the spring of 1972
B. was more popular than the first one
C. was moved from Nashville to the fairgrounds
D. was attended by former Beatle Paul McCartney
3.The purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _____.
A. show why Fan Fair has been popular
B. introduce three famous musicians
C. explain how Fan Fair started
D. ask people to attend Fan Fair
4.What will the author probably talk about next?
A. Advice for fans.
B. Music in America.
C. Education in Nashville.
D. The future of country music.
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Many years ago in a small village, an old man was hired to clear the spring (泉水) up on the mountain. He patrolled (巡逻) the spring every day, and swept away all the leaves and other things that would dirty the fresh flow of water. Soon, beautiful swans (天鹅) came to the clear spring, and the village became a popular attraction for visitors.
Years passed. One evening the town leaders held a meeting. As they looked at the salary list, one of them said, “Why do we keep this old man on year after year? I don’t think we need him or his work.” Later, the old man was asked to leave.
For several weeks, nothing changed. By early autumn, the leaves began to fall off the trees, and the spring was covered with leaves. A few days later, the water was much darker. Only a few months after the old man left, all the swans left, as did the tourists. Disease reached deeply into the village.
Quickly, the leaders held a special meeting. Realizing their mistake, they rehired the old man. Then within a few weeks, the spring began to clear up. Soon new life returned to the village.
So, my friends, do you see? No matter how small your work or your life seems to be, never overlook it. Anything we can do will make a difference.
1.The leaders decided to ask the old man to leave because they thought ______.
A. his work was unnecessary B. he did his work carelessly
C. he was too old to do the job D. he could do other better jobs
2.What does the underlined word “overlook” mean in the last paragraph?
A. Believe. B. Ignore. C. Praise. D. Punish.
3.With this story, the writer wants to tell us that ______.
A. even a small job can be important
B. work can bring old people happiness
C. everyone should always help others
D. everyone can be his own hero
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many years ago in a small village, an old man was hired to clear the spring (泉水) up on the mountain. He patrolled (巡逻) the spring every day, and swept away all the leaves and other things that would dirty the fresh flow of water. Soon, beautiful swans (天鹅) came to the clear spring, and the village became a popular attraction for visitors.
Years passed. One evening the town leaders held a meeting. As they looked at the salary list, one of them said, “Why do we keep this old man on year after year? I don’t think we need him or his work.” Later, the old man was asked to leave.
For several weeks, nothing changed. By early autumn, the leaves began to fall off the trees, and the spring was covered with leaves. A few days later, the water was much darker. Only a few months after the old man left, all the swans left, as did the tourists. Disease reached deeply into the village.
Quickly, the leaders held a special meeting. Realizing their mistake, they rehired the old man. Then within a few weeks, the spring began to clear up. Soon new life returned to the village.
So, my friends, do you see? No matter how small your work or your life seems to be, never overlook it. Anything we can do will make a difference.
1.The leaders decided to ask the old man to leave because they thought ______.
A.his work was unnecessary B.he did his work carelessly
C.he was too old to do the job D.he could do other better jobs
2.How did the leaders feel a few months after the old man left?
A.Regretful. B.Moved. C.Excited. D.Calm.
3.What does the underlined word “overlook” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Believe. B.Ignore(忽略). C.Praise. D.Punish.
4.With this story, the writer wants to tell us that ______.
A.even a small job can be important B.work can bring old people happiness
C.everyone should always respect others D.everyone can be his own master
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I moved to the small, busy town of Edison in New Jersey six years ago. It was during the second term of my fifth grade. My parents got new jobs and higher income, so they decided it was time to move from Woodbridge to a better, more educational town.
In the US, it is unnecessary to take a test to get into a “good” middle or high school. You just attend the school close to where you live. So, many parents will think about the quality of the local school when they decide to buy a new house. My parents did the same. We finally chose Edison mainly because of the high quality of its school.
In New Jersey, an area with a good school usually means a concentration of Asian people. There are about 300 students in our school. 55% are Asians and just under half of that are Chinese. There are so many Chinese people nearby that we even have our own Chinese school.
Edison is an old town, just like thousands of others in the United States. However, I have treated it as my hometown. That’s where I spend much of my youth, and the memories there can’t be moved anywhere else.
1.Why did the writer’s parents move to Edison?
A.Because they were born there. B.Because it was a better educational town.
C.Because the writer began his fifth grade. D.Because the writer didn’t need to take a test.
2.How many students are from Asia in the writer’s school?
A.About 80. B.About 160. C.About 220. D.About 300.
3.What does the underlined expression “a concentration of” mean in Paragraph 3?
A.None of. B.The whole of C.A large number of D.A small number of
4.Why can’t the writer forget Edison?
A.Because he regards it as his hometown. B.Because his parents got new jobs there.
C.Because there are many Asians there. D.Because it is in the state of New Jersey.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many years ago in a small village, an old man was hired to clear the spring up on the mountain. He patrolled (巡逻) the spring every day, and swept away all the leaves and other things 1. would dirty the fresh flow of water. Soon, beautiful swans (天鹅) came to the clear spring, and the village became a popular 2. (attract) for visitors.
Years passed. One evening the town leaders held a meeting. As they looked 3. the payroll, one of them said, “Why do we keep this old man year after year? I don’t think we need 4.(he) or his work.” So the old man was asked 5. (leave).
For several weeks, nothing changed. By early autumn, the leaves began to fall off the trees and the spring 6. (cover) with leaves. A few days later, the water was much 7. (dark). Only a few months after the old man left, all the swans left. So did the tourists.
8. (quick), the leaders held a special meeting. After 9. (realize) their mistake, they rehired the old man. Then within a few weeks, the spring began to clear up. Soon new life returned to the village.
No matter how small your work or your life seems, never overlook it. Everything we do makes 10. difference.
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Many years ago, in a small town, there lived a doctor. He was good and kind. At any time of the day and night, he was always ready to go to help a sick person. Everyone in the town liked him and people always went to him when there was anything wrong.
The years went past, and the doctor became old. He began to lose his memory.When people noticed this, they didn’t go to him any more.
“He may give us the wrong medicine,” they said, and they were afraid.
The good old doctor noticed that people didn’t come to him any more but didn’t understand why. So he asked, “Why does no one come to me now?”
No one wanted to tell him the real reason because they didn’t want to make the good old man unhappy, so they said, “You have helped all the sick people in the town. There is no one sick now.”
The doctor was pleased when he heard that.
1.People always went to the doctor when they were____________.
A. wrong B.not right C.not well D.not happy
2. “He began to lose his memory.”means __________.
A. He couldn’t know his sick persons any longer.
B. He forgot everything in the past.
C. He couldn’t find anything.
D. He couldn’t remember things well.
3.The sick people didn’t come to the doctor any more because____.
A. there was no sick man in the town
B. he might give them the wrong medicine
C. they were afraid of him
D. he was old and no longer a doctor
4. The old doctor was _________ when he heard that there was no one sick in the town.
A. sorry B. angry C. glad D. surprised
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