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Khan Academy is a website providing a free education for any person. The website includes more than 4,000 short teaching videos about many different subjects. Every month, over 7 million people go to the Khan Academy website to watch its videos.
Khan Academy began with one man named Salman Khan. As a young man, Khan got a degree from Harvard Business School and began to work in business.
In 2006, Khan used the Internet to help his young cousins, who lived far away, with their mathematics schoolwork. He drew numbers and pictures on the website to teach them. After a time, he put his videos onto the website YouTube, where his cousins could watch them any time they wanted. But Khan noticed that other people were also watching his videos on YouTube.
By 2009, the number of people watching his videos on YouTube was getting very large. Khan decided to make the videos his job instead. So he officially began Khan Academy, providing videos on mathematics and other school subjects.
People did not have to pay to watch the videos. But they could give Khan money if they wanted to support (支持) his work. Some people did give Khan small amounts of money, but he was still having a hard time. Later, a woman told Khan that Bill Gates uses Khan Academy for his kids. After that, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation began giving money to Khan Academy. In 2010 Google gave the website money too, wanting Khan to translate his videos into the world’s most common languages. Today, people can see Khan’s videos in many different languages.
Some people think that Khan Academy will be the way more and more people learn in the future. Teachers can use it in their classrooms. Khan believes that Khan Academy will never, and should never, replace a school. But he believes teachers and students can use it to make schools better.
1.What can one get from Khan Academy?
A. Video-making methods.
B. Free learning information.
C. Any help with the schoolwork.
D. A good number of beautiful pictures.
2.Salman Khan started Khan Academy _____.
A. in 2006
B. as a student
C. to satisfy the needs of learners
D. under the influence of his cousins
3.What does Salman Khan think of Khan Academy?
A. It will play an active role in school teaching.
B. It can replace teachers in classrooms.
C. It can replace a teaching school.
D. It’s the future of education.
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In most developed countries the government provides free education for children because it realizes that educated citizens are useful to the country in their later life. Most countries also have private (私立的)education. This means that parents can pay to send their children to certain schools. People who agree with this system say that it gives parents a larger choice of schools. Other people think that private schools give the children who go to them an unfair advantage over other children.
At the age of three, many children go to nursery school. Two or three years later, they enter a primary school. At the age of 11 they go to a secondary school. Then they may have a chance .of continuing their studies at a university or college.
Universities and colleges are places where some young people go to continue their education after leaving school. Most university students study one main subject, though they may also study a number of others. Teaching is usually by lectures, or by discussions between a lecturer and students.
Most students stay at university for three or four years. At the end of that, they take an examination. If they pass, they receive their Bachelor’s degree, usually a BA, which is short for Bachelor of Arts, or a BS for Bachelor of Science. Some students study for several more years in order to get higher degree, such as a MA or a PhD
Most university courses don’t train students to do a certain job. Colleges, on the other hand, usually teach skills which enable students to follow a career（职业）, such as clothing design, or business studies.
1.The passage mainly tells us_______.
A Something about the private schools in developed countries
B. How developed countries pay attention to education
C. Some general information about education in developed countries
Why education is important
2. Why do most developed countries provide free education to children?
A．Because the children don’t have money to go to school.
B．Because the government want their citizens to be useful to the country.
C．Because education doesn’t cost the country too much money.
D．Because there are not enough private schools.
3.In the first paragraph the underlined word “citizen” refer to________.
A．the cities B．members of a country
C．the children D．people who lives in cities
4.Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?
All the university students study one subject.
After studying at the university for three or four years, all the students can get a Bachelor’s degree.
C. Students usually receive a master’s degree before receiving a Bachelor’s degree.
D. Unlike university, colleges usually teach students some useful skills for a career
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Education is required and free for every child in the United States. Most children start school by the age of six. They attend eight years of elementary school and four years of high school (or secondary school ).The money for free public schools comes from taxes, and each state is responsible for its own educational system .State legislatures (立法机关) set the educational requirements but leave the management of the schools in the hands of the local communities .Most states require their children to go to school until a certain age. This age varies from 16 to 18 years according to the laws of the individual state. The Federal government contributes funds to the states for additional schools and schools services.
After graduation from high school, a student can start his higher education in two –year college, a four-year college, a university or a specialized professional school----either public or private. Most colleges admit students on the basis of their high-school records. The cost of a college education is expensive in private universities, but it is much less in those supported by states and cities. Many students receive scholarships from the schools, the government, or private foundations and organizations. More than 50 percent of the college students work to help pay their college expenses.
Only 2 percent of the population of the country cannot read and write.
1.Where does the money for public schools come from ?
A. From the Federal government. B. From the state legislatures.
C. From taxes. D. From the parents of the school children.
2.What is the educational system in the United States based on ?
A. The Federal government B. Individual school
C. Individual state D. Local communities
3.What percentage of the population is illiterate (文盲) ？
A. 50 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6
4.How are college expenses of most students paid ?
A.They won earnings from part-time work .
B.Scholarship from the schools, the government or private foundations.
C. Taxes .
D. Both A and B.
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Education is required and free for every child in the United States. Most children start school by the age of six. They attend eight years of elementary school and four years of high school (or secondary school ).The money for free public schools comes from taxes, and each state is responsible for its own educational system .State legislatures (立法机关) set the educational requirements but leave the management of the schools in the hands of the local communities .Most states require their children to go to school until a certain age. This age varies from 16 to 18 years according to the laws of the individual state. The Federal government contributes funds to the states for additional schools and schools services.
After graduation from high school, a student can start his higher education in two –year college, a four-year college, a university or a specialized professional school----either public or private. Most colleges admit students on the basis of their high-school records. The cost of a college education is expensive in private universities, but it is much less in those supported by states and cities. Many students receive scholarships from the schools, the government, or private foundations and organizations. More than 50 percent of the college students work to help pay their college expenses.
Only 2 percent of the population of the country cannot read and write.
56、Where does the money for public schools come from ?
A. From the Federal government. B. From the state legislatures.
C. From taxes. D. From the parents of the school children.
57、What is the educational system in the United States based on ?
A. The Federal government B. Individual school
C. Individual state D. Local communities
58、What percentage of the population is illiterate (文盲？
A. 50 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6
59、How are college expenses of most students paid ?
A. They won earnings from part-time work .
B. Scholarship from the schools, the government or private foundations.
C. Taxes .
D. Both A and B.
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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Education is required and free for every child in the United States. Most children start school by the age of six. They attend eight years of elementary school and four years of high school (or secondary school ).The money for free public schools comes from taxes, and each state is responsible for its own educational system .State legislatures (立法机关) set the educational requirements but leave the management of the schools in the hands of the local communities .Most states require their children to go to school until a certain age. This age varies from 16 to 18 years according to the laws of the individual state. The Federal government contributes funds to the states for additional schools and schools services.
After graduation from high school, a student can start his higher education in two –year college, a four-year college, a university or a specialized professional school----either public or private. Most colleges admit students on the basis of their high-school records. The cost of a college education is expensive in private universities, but it is much less in those supported by states and cities. Many students receive scholarships from the schools, the government, or private foundations and organizations. More than 50 percent of the college students work to help pay their college expenses.
Only 2 percent of the population of the country cannot read and write.
1、Where does the money for public schools come from ?
A. From the Federal government. B. From the state legislatures.
C. From taxes. D. From the parents of the school children.
2、What is the educational system in the United States based on ?
A. The Federal government B. Individual school
C. Individual state D. Local communities
3、What percentage of the population is illiterate (文盲) ？
A. 50 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6
4、How are college expenses of most students paid ?
A. They won earnings from part-time work .
B. Scholarship from the schools, the government or private foundations.
C. Taxes .
D. Both A and B.
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PSAs are often run _____ free, and are ______ to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that affects public welfare.
| A．for, mean | B．for, meant | C．of, to mean | D．in, meaning |
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Our website provideds the following books you want to read for the event to come.
1. The Lyrics : 1961-2012
By Bob Dylan
Published by Simon &Schuster, $60
What it’s about: This heavy, well-timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylon, through Tempest.
What’s to love: The time may be changing, but Dylan fans are constant and traditional devotees who want to sit to read the beautiful lines.
2. Taylor Swift: This is Our Song
By Tyler Conroy
Published by Simon & Schuster,$28
What’s about: An elegant magazine praising all things about Taylor Swift.
What’s to love: Mom and Dad, the fans of the singer, will think this amazing book is well worth reading.
3. Misty Copeland
By Gregg Delman
Published by Rizzoli, $39.95
What’s about: Star-figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose in photos taken between 2011 and 2014, in the casual setting of dance studios.
What’s to love: Since becoming the first African-American woman to be named a main dancer with the American woman Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural symbol.
4. @natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos
By National Geographic
Published by National Geographic, $19.95
What’s about: National Geographic’s popular Instagram account comes to book form in this title filled with shocking images from around the world.
What’s to love: The fans who are crazy about the talented photographs will be conquered(征服) while enjoying themselves after their work.
1.Which author is famous for literary achievements?
A. Tyler Conroy. B. Bob Dylan.
C. Gregg Delman. D. National Geographic.
2.Which book would a pop star’s fan probably buy?
A. Misty Copeland. B. The Lyrics : 1961-2012.
C. Taylor Swift: This is Our Song. D. @natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.
3.Which book tells a book about a ballet dancer?
A. Misty Copeland. B. The Lyrics : 1961-2012.
C. Taylor Swift: This is Our Song. D. @natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.
4.According to the passage, @natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos______.
A. may enjoy the most popularity among the picture lovers
B. has the highest price of these four books
C. shows readers shocking images and strange stories
D. tells readers how to get excellent photographic technique
5.What can we learn from these four books?
A. They have the same topics but different styles.
B. Taylor Swift: This is Our Song is the cheapest one.
C. The Lyrics : 1961-2012 is about images about the world.
D. The first two books are published by the same publication.
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Jingdong is a popular online shopping website, ______varieties of it
ems at low prices.
A. provides B. providing C. having provided D. provided
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Taobao is a popular online shopping website, ________ varieties of items at low prices.
A. provides B. providing C. having provided D. Provided
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The Internet can provide a wealth of educational resources for small children, if you know where to look. This article will offer some educational websites to small children. You may need to assist your children in navigating(导航) the pages until they understand where their favorite activities are.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted learning is a great website for children, and I know several teachers who rely on it for materials for their classrooms. Most of the information is free, but for $20.00 per year, you can purchase a membership that allows you to have access to the site without the advertising. The pages here are great. There are colored pages and worksheets for toddlers(学步儿童) and school-age children. They focus on learning language, science, animals, geography, astronomy, explorers, music, art and nursery rhymes.
Starfall
Starfall is another good educational website for small children. Teachers often use this website in classrooms. It emphasizes reading skills for early learners. The website is aimed at first grade level learners, but it has tools that can help all children from pre-K to second grade. The website has reading activities, worksheets to download, and a store where you can purchase educational materials for your children.
Sesame Street Workshop
Kids love Sesame Street, and it is always educational. This is one of the funniest websites online for children because it is very well animated and has great sound effects. The website has games and stories for small kids, and they can create letters at the post office and mail them to their favorite characters.
Sprout Online
Sprout has features on its television network, which are just for children. There are games, colored pages, recipes, music, videos, sign language activities and exercise videos for children. There are also online activities based on Sprout television shows. These include Roary the Race Car, the Wiggles, the Mighty Jungle and many others.
These are just a few of many educational websites for children. Small children love to use computers, so help them find some websites that contain fun and learning at the same time.
1.What’s the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
A. To introduce some educational websites to parents for their kids.
B. To let parents distinguish between good and bad websites.
C. To attract the readers to download some useful information.
D. To enrich young children’s spare time with some Internet games.
2.What’s the difference between people who have memberships and those who don’t?
A. With a membership, you can get the information for free.
B. You can download materials you want for free with a membership.
C. With a membership, you can have access to the site without the ads.
D. You can look through more pages with a membership.
3.If you want to buy educational materials for your children, you should choose _________ .
A. Enchanted Learning. B. Starfall
C. Sesame Street Workshop. D. Sprout Online.
4.Why does the Sesame Street Workshop have more fun than others?
A. Because it has games and stories for young kids．
B. Because children can mail letters to their favorite characters.
C. Because it is always educational, and children love it..
D. Because it has great sound effects and animation.
5.It can be learnt from the passage that ______ .
A. Enchanted Learning has reading activities and worksheets to download.
B. Starfall is designed for learners from pre-K to second grade
C. the Wiggles and the MightyJungle are not based on television shows.
D. websites that involve joy and learning are beneficial to kids.
A.They won earnings from part-time work .
ems at low prices.