[1] If you are applying for an American higher education, you probably dream of getting into an Ivy League （常青藤联盟） university．The eight schools with the best reputations attract top students from the United States and many other countries． However, on average, the Ivy League schools accept less than 15 percent of applicants．And with the applicants growing in size year on year, it is becoming more and more difficult _________．
[2] So how can you give yourself the best chance of admission?
[3]Having a high school grade point average （GPA） in the top 10 percent of your class and being ranked among the top few students dramatically betters your chances．But although GPA and SAT scores are important, they only tell admission deans（主任） part of the story．
[4] The whole admissions process will single out （挑选出） from a large pool of academically strong applicants the unique individuals．They stand out because they have shown in their interviews a range of virtues （优点） expected of these universities．Take Harvard for example．Although there is no guarantee of admission, the school judges applicants based on 15 additional criteria．
[5] Intellectual curiosity （求知欲） comes first tor almost all admission deans．Schools look to such students because they believe their peers find them stimulating（激励人的）inside and outside the classroom．
[6] Leadership also weighs heavily．The school would rather see an applicant who takes on additional responsibility in one or two areas where he or she is good at, rather than one who is merely "very good" academically．This can mean the class presidency（主席职务）, leading the cheerleading team or being the officer of a student union．
[7] Whether a person has personal warmth and cares about others counts a lot with the admission deans．Writing an essay on a personal experience, like a summer spent raising funds for the earthquake victims or teaching in a local school, can show that a person has qualities in addition to academic experience．
1.According to the passage,what’s the attraction of Ivy League universities ?（no more than 3 words）________________________________________________________________________________
2.What is the purpose of the writer? （no more than 15 words）__________________________________
3.Fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (no more than 5 words)_________________________________________________________
4.Based on the passage, list three additional criteria for admission besides academic performance．（no more than 10 words）①____________________ ②_______________ ③____________________
5.What does the word “They” (Line 2, Paragraph4) probably refer to ? (no more than 3 words)
__________________________________________________________________________________
高三英语其他题中等难度题
[1] If you are applying for an American higher education, you probably dream of getting into an Ivy League （常青藤联盟） university．The eight schools with the best reputations attract top students from the United States and many other countries． However, on average, the Ivy League schools accept less than 15 percent of applicants．And with the applicants growing in size year on year, it is becoming more and more difficult _________．
[2] So how can you give yourself the best chance of admission?
[3]Having a high school grade point average （GPA） in the top 10 percent of your class and being ranked among the top few students dramatically betters your chances．But although GPA and SAT scores are important, they only tell admission deans（主任） part of the story．
[4] The whole admissions process will single out （挑选出） from a large pool of academically strong applicants the unique individuals．They stand out because they have shown in their interviews a range of virtues （优点） expected of these universities．Take Harvard for example．Although there is no guarantee of admission, the school judges applicants based on 15 additional criteria．
[5] Intellectual curiosity （求知欲） comes first tor almost all admission deans．Schools look to such students because they believe their peers find them stimulating（激励人的）inside and outside the classroom．
[6] Leadership also weighs heavily．The school would rather see an applicant who takes on additional responsibility in one or two areas where he or she is good at, rather than one who is merely "very good" academically．This can mean the class presidency（主席职务）, leading the cheerleading team or being the officer of a student union．
[7] Whether a person has personal warmth and cares about others counts a lot with the admission deans．Writing an essay on a personal experience, like a summer spent raising funds for the earthquake victims or teaching in a local school, can show that a person has qualities in addition to academic experience．
1.According to the passage,what’s the attraction of Ivy League universities ?（no more than 3 words）________________________________________________________________________________
2.What is the purpose of the writer? （no more than 15 words）__________________________________
3.Fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (no more than 5 words)_________________________________________________________
4.Based on the passage, list three additional criteria for admission besides academic performance．（no more than 10 words）①____________________ ②_______________ ③____________________
5.What does the word “They” (Line 2, Paragraph4) probably refer to ? (no more than 3 words)
__________________________________________________________________________________
高三英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Educators across the US are calling for major changes to the admission process in higher education. The National Center for Educational Statistics reported that U.S. colleges and universities received more than 9 million applications between 2013 and 2014. The schools admitted more than 5 million students in that time.
But a new report says that the problem is not about the number of students that are being admitted, but rather how students are selected. The Harvard School of Graduate Education, along with 80 other schools and organizations, released the report in January 2016, called “Turing the Tide---Making Caring Common”. The report argues that the process schools use to choose students causes major problems.
David Hawkins, the Executive Director for Educational Policy, says that most colleges and universities require many things from students when they apply. Schools usually ask for an essay describing a student’s interests or why they want to study at that school. The schools also ask for letters from teachers or other responsible adults describing why a student is a good candidate. But, Hawkins says, the area that schools are most concerned with a student’s high school grades and standardized test results.
The report suggests that paying attention to academic success over other qualities works well for some students but hurts others. In addition, academic success is not the most important quality a student should have. More attention should be paid to showing whether or not a student wants to do good in the world. The report also suggests that schools should ask for evidence that students care about other people. Moving attention away from academic ability will make process less about competition, the report says. Students will feel less stress about meeting higher and higher expectation.
But the report does have its critics. Bob Schaeffer, Public Education Director, said that every few years, someone makes the same argument for change. He said that no real change has happened yet and that even many of the schools that agree with the report still make no changes. “Many of the institutions that have supported the findings in the report are the very institutions that have the most competitive admission processes in the country," Schaeffer said.
1.What is the problem of the admission process according to the report?
A.The schools ask social responsibilities from the applying students
B.The schools attach importance to students’ academic records
C.The number of students getting admitted is too small
D.Admission officers only consider personal qualities
2.Which of the following do colleges ask of applicants except ?
A.Their reasons to attend the school.
B.A description of their interests.
C.Recommendation letters from adults
D.Evidence that students care about others
3.What does the author’s attitude to the report of the admission process?.
A.Supportive. B.Doubtful C.Neutral D.Negative
4.The critic, Bob Schaeffer, thinks that .
A.some schools don't do what they believe is right
B.the largest schools are expected to make changes first
C.not enough schools currently agree with the report
D.history has proved that all changes are good
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Educators across the US are calling for major changes to the admissions process in higher education. The Harvard school of Greduate Education, along with 80 other schools and organizations, released a report called "Turning the Tide Making Caring Common” in January, 2016. The report argues that the process schools use to choose students causes major problems.
David Hawkins is the Executive Director for Educational Content and Policy at the National Association for College Admissions Counseling. Hawkins told Voice of America that most colleges and universities require many things from students when they apply. Schools usually ask for an essay describing a student's interests or why they want to study at that school. The schools also ask for letters from teachers or other responsible adults describing why a student is a good candidate. But, Hawkins says, the area that schools are most concerned about is a student's high school grades and standardized test results.
The report suggests that paying attention to academic success over other qualities works well for some students but hurts others. In addition, academic success is not the most important quality a student should have. More attention should be paid to showing whether or not a student wants to do well in the world, according to the report.
The report goes on to state that the best way to change the admissions process is by changing college applications. It suggests that schools should ask for evidence that students care about other people. But the report does have its critics. Bob Schaeffer, Public Education Director for the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, said that every few years, someone makes the same argument for changes, but no real change has happed yet. Even many of the schools that agree with the report still make no changes.
Lloyd Thacker, Executive Director of the Education Conservancy, said that until a majority of schools agree to make the changes, there will still be problems. However, he said, the admissions process was better in the past. If bad changes can affect the process, so can good ones.
1.What is the problems of the admissions process according to the report?
A. The schools ask too many things from the applying students.
B. The schools attach too much importance to students’ academic records
C. The number of students getting admitted is too small
D. Admissions officers consider too many unimportant factors
2.What is usually missing in an essay?
A. The reasons to attend the school
B. A description of interests
C. Recommendation letters from adults
D. Evidence that students care about others
3.Bob Schaeffer argues that _________.
A. not all changes are good
B. the largest schools are expected to make changes first
C. no schools currently agree with the report
D. some schools don’t make changes even if they agree
4.What’s Lloyd Thacker’s attitude toward the possible change in the admissions process?
A. Confident B. Negative
C. Doubtful D. Unclear
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Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. 1. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.
2. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.
While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! 3. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.
When there’s a recession (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skill set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.
When you’re skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. 4. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.
5. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what’s on sale in stores. An educated person doesn’t gossip (说闲话), having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.
A. Therefore, they choose not to go to college.
B. We come to know that ours is not the only culture.
C. There is a negative side to earning a good education too.
D. A good education makes you a more interesting person.
E. It means a good education leads to excellent networking.
F. Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge.
G. It has long been understood that an education can lead to long-term financial success.
高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
If you are looking for something fun and educational to do in Maryland,why not visit the Maryland Science Center?It is located at 601 Light Street,Baltimore,MD 21230.The ticket prices vary depending on ages,groups and the exhibits you choose.
Introduction
The Maryland Science Center is basically a museum,but it gives everyone a chance to learn through experience and play,rather than just glance at an exhibit.
Activities
You can learn about various topics,including outer space,the human body,dinosaurs,electricity,marine（海洋的）biology,energy,and much more.You can also take part in the interactive activities,such as racing bubbles,digging for dinosaur fossils,using puzzle pieces to construct cars,and so much more.
The Davis Planetarium（天文馆）
At the Davis Planetarium,you can lie back in a chair and look at the stars while still inside the Science Center. The stars will appear on the ceiling of the theatre as you watch them.
There are different shows to catch at the Davis Planetarium.You can learn about the galaxy and astronomy during the Dark Matters show.Learn about the stars and planets during the Sky Live show.The One World One Sky show allows children to explore the stars.The Live from the Sun show will teach you all about the hot sun.
The Kids Room
For children,they can't miss the Kids Room.They will be able to play in a water area,construct dams and water towers,push buttons,ring doorbells,build with blocks,and more,and definitely they will learn a lot.In addition,there is also an area for kids of two years old and under,where they can crawl,walk and explore safely with soft toys.
1.What do we know about the Maryland Science Center?
A. It charges different prices for parents and Children.
B. It is regarded as the most popular museum in Maryland.
C. It is a museum where there are many famous exhibitions.
D. It is mainly designed for children and their families to play together.
2.Which activity is not available in the Maryland Science Center?
A. Taking part in bubble competitions.
B. Learning the structure of the human body.
C. Watching famous science fiction films.
D. Gaining knowledge of marine creatures.
3.If you want to know why the sun shines,which show should you choose?
A. Dark Matters. B. Live from the Sun.
C. One World One Sky. D. Sky Live.
4.What can we learn about the Kids Room from the passage?
A. It is designed for parents who have children.
B. It provides a good opportunity for parents to relax.
C. Children there need to be accompanied by their parents.
D. It is a good place for children to learn and play at the same time.
5.Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A. A newspaper. B. A science journal.
C. A marketing report. D. A travel brochure（小册子）.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
一Oh, poor Peter looks very weak.
一＿if you suffer from a high fever for three days on end.
| A．So are you | B．So you are | C．So will you | D．So you will |
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
We are going to talk again this week about higher education for disabled students who want to study in the United States．As we noted last time，there are no special colleges or universities for blind students．But there are for deaf students．One of them is Gallaudet University in Washington，D.C. Gallaudet is said to be the world’s only liberal arts university where everything is designed for deaf or hard-of-hearing students．About 2，000 students attend Gallaudet．The cost for international students is about 33,000 dollars a year．
Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships，but only after the first year of studies. Most scholarship aid goes to students in financial need who do well in their first year．One scholarship for international students is for deaf students from developing countries．Another is just for students from China．The university also offers an English Language Institute．But Gallaudet says this program does not guarantee (担保)acceptance to the university．
In the past year，students at Gallaudet protested against the administration’s choice of a new president for the university．The protests led to the choice of a different president who is more popular with the students，Robert Davila．He is a former officer of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf．This technical college is in Rochester, New York. It is one of the eight colleges in the Rochester Institute of Technology．
More than one thousand students attend the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. About one hundred of them are international students．They come from Africa, Asia，Europe and South America.
The cost is about 28,000 dollars a year for an international Technical Institute student．Foreign graduate students pay about 20,000 dollars. Both undergraduate and graduate student can receive limited financial aid. They can also take part in the student employment program．This program makes it possible for students to work at the school.
1. The passage is written for _______ .
| A．blind students | B．deaf students | C．art students | D．dumb students |
2.The second paragraph mainly shows ________ .
| A．students can get scholarships easily | B．foreign students call receive more scholarships |
| C．some information about Gallaudet | D．the costs in Gallaudet are low . |
3. Robert Davila is the president who __________ .
| A．is well received there | B．is hated by the students |
| C．has high fame world-wide | D．was appointed by the government |
4.To those who study in Gallaudet，__________ .
| A．foreign students can earn more | B．the costs are different |
| C．receiving financial aid is easy | D．every student can find a suitable job |
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
If you are interested in getting university education in China and1.(attend) the university program, you may need to register in the high school.Starting your education at the high school level in China gives you an advantage since you will be well2.(prepare) before joining the university.You will have learnt Mandarin(普通话)，3.will make your daily conversations smooth.You will also have familiarized yourself with the surroundings, making 4.easy to get your way around.
In high school, you will5.(introduce) to a Chinese way of learning and education at6.early age.Besides, getting a high school7.(admit) in China is easy.
You only need to look for schools which are offering high school education to the international students.Most of them offer instructions both in English8.Chinese.Choose a right environment that will allow you to learn the local language, choose an area that is9.(convenience) to you and select a school that allows a foreign student to10.(easy) adapt to a new culture.
高三英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Are you interested in higher education in the United States? The following advice might help you.
● College, University or Institute
College and universities offer undergraduate degrees in arts and sciences. And both can help prepare young people to earn a living. But many colleges don't offer graduate studies. Universities are generally bigger, offer more programs and do more research. An institute of technology can offer a wide choice of programs and activities. Seventy-five percent of freshmen go there with a strong interest and involvement in the arts.
● The Application Process
International admissions officers advise students to apply to at least three schools. You may be able to apply online and pay the application charge with a credit card, or by mail. You should study the websites of schools to find information about how and when to apply, how much it will cost and whether any financial aid is available.
● Get a Student Card
If you requesting a visa for the first time, you will have to go to an American embassy or consulate（领事馆）. You will need to bring a government form sent to you by your American school that shows you have been accepted. A consular official will also take your picture and your fingerprints. You will also need banking and tax records that show you have enough money to pay for your education.
● Financial Aid
American schools provide aid, like scholarships, fellowships, to almost half of foreign graduate students, but only ten percent of undergraduates. But grants, which, unlike a loan, does not have to be paid.
1.It can be inferred from the passage that American colleges and universities .
A. have their own origins in institutes of technology
B. have both similarities and differences
C. can offer a wide choice of programs and activities
D. provide about seventy-five percent students with art courses
2.In what order should the steps for applying to an American school be completed by a foreign student?
a. Apply online
b. Find out how much it will cost and whether any financial aid is available online
c. Pay the application charge with a credit card, or by mail
d. Choose at least three schools
e. Find information about how and when to apply online
A. a-c-e-d-b B. e-d-c-a-b
C. d-a-c-e-b D. b-c-e-d-a
3.To apply for a vise for the first time, you'll have to do the following things EXCEPT .
A. paying an American embassy or consulate some money
B. taking your picture and your fingerprints
C. showing a government form given by the American school admitting you
D. providing evidence that you have enough money to pay for your education
4.The purpose of the passage is .
A. to make some money
B. to provide foreign students with a guide
C. to improve education quality
D. to attract foreign visitors to America
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