An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to (归因于)the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.
Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up.
Professor john Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures—which are open to students from all departments—were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250.
“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done. ” He added.
University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in careers in the pubic sector(部门), which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.
A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.
Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”
1. Professor John Beath’s lectures are ________.
A.given in a traditional way
B.connected with the present situation
C.open to both students and their parents
D.warmly received by economics
2.Careers in the public sector are more attractive because of their ________.
A.better reputation B.higher pay C.fewer applications D.greater stability
3.In the opinion of most parents, ________.
A.economics should be the focus of school teaching
B.more students should be admitted to universities
C.the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened
D.children should solve financial problems themselves
4.According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters ________.
A.get jobs in Child Trust Funds B.have access to better equipment
C.confident about their future careers D.wiser in money management
5.What’s the main idea of the text?
A.Universities have received more applications.
B.Economics is attracting an increasing number of students.
C.College students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty
D.Parents are concerned with children’s subject selection.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to (归因于)the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.
Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up.
Professor john Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures—which are open to students from all departments—were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250.
“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done. ” He added.
University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in careers in the pubic sector(部门), which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.
A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.
Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”
1. Professor John Beath’s lectures are ________.
A.given in a traditional way
B.connected with the present situation
C.open to both students and their parents
D.warmly received by economics
2.Careers in the public sector are more attractive because of their ________.
A.better reputation B.higher pay C.fewer applications D.greater stability
3.In the opinion of most parents, ________.
A.economics should be the focus of school teaching
B.more students should be admitted to universities
C.the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened
D.children should solve financial problems themselves
4.According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters ________.
A.get jobs in Child Trust Funds B.have access to better equipment
C.confident about their future careers D.wiser in money management
5.What’s the main idea of the text?
A.Universities have received more applications.
B.Economics is attracting an increasing number of students.
C.College students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty
D.Parents are concerned with children’s subject selection.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The increase in tuition fees has led to a “clear drop” in the number of English students applying for university places this autumn. There are 15,000 “missing” applicants(申请人) this academic year, according to the Independent Commission on Fees. Chairman Will Hutton said: “We’re asking our young men and women to have more debt than any other country in the world — it’s higher than the average debt in the US. It’s not clear whether those lost students this year will return next year, or if it’s a storm warming of a worrying trend.”
But the commission’s report says there does not seem to be an impact on poorer communities. The commission found there was no significant change in the application rate to the key universities, such as Oxford or Cambridge. The decline(下降) in England has not been mirrored(再现) in other parts of the UK where fees have not been raised, and the drop can only partly be explained by falling numbers of young people in the population. Students from Scotland attending Scottish universities do not pay fees, while the Welsh Assembly says it will pay fees above £3,465 for Welsh students attending UK institutions.
The average tuition fee at English universities this year is £ 8,385, rising to £ 8,507 next year. UK and EU students have access to government-backed loans to pay the fees. And the survey of 1,000 pupils aged 15-18, carried out this April, found that the majority expected to go on to higher education as people continue to understand that university remains a good long term investment(投资) in their future.
A spokeswoman at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills which is responsible for universities, said: “Students shouldn’t be forced to put off going to university for financial reasons. Most students will not have to pay in advance, and no one will have to start paying back their student loan until they start to earn at least £ 2l,000 per year.”
1.From the first paragraph, we know that .
A. the rising tuition fees have a great effect on English students
B. many English students are missing the final examinations
C. the lost English students will find their way back
D. it’s a trend that English students are dropping out of school
2. Why is there still a drop of applicants though fees have not been raised?
A. Because the students live in poor communities.
B. Because education is free for Scottish students.
C. Because there are less young students in the area.
D. Because Welsh students will pay fees above£3,465.
3.What’s the students’ attitude to universities in the survey?
A. They will stop applying for university places this autumn.
B. They feel universities takes up too much time.
C. They are anxious to go to a key university.
D. Most of them are willing to go to university.
4.The spokeswoman in the last paragraph advises students to .
A. put off going to university
B. pay for the fees in advance
C. reduce the anxiety about the rising fees
D. pay back their loan soon aller graduation
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
For an increasing number of students at American universities, Old is suddenly in. The reason is obvious: the graying of America means jobs, coupled with the aging of the baby-boom generation, a longer life span means that the nation’s elderly population is bound to expand significantly over the next 50 years. By 2050, 25 percent of all Americans will be older than 65, up from 14 percent in 1995.The change poses profound questions for government and society, of course. But it also creates career opportunities in medicine and health professions and in law and business as well. “In addition to the doctors, we’re going to need more sociologists, biologists, urban planners and specialized lawyers,” says Professor Edward Schneider of the University of Southern California’s (USC) School of Gerontology(老年学).
Lawyers can specialize in “elder law”, which covers everything from trusts and estates to nursing-home abuse and age discrimination. Businessmen see huge opportunities in the elder market because the baby boomers, 74 million strong, are likely to be the wealthiest group of retirees in human history. “Any student who combines an expert knowledge in gerontology with, say, an MBA or law degree will have a license to print money,” one professor says.
Margarite Santos is a 21-year-old senior at USC. She began college as a biology major but found she was “really bored with bacteria.” So she took a class in gerontology and discovered that she liked it. She says, “I did volunteer work in retirement homes and it was very satisfying.”
1.With the aging of America, lawyers can benefit ________.
A. from the adoption of the “elder law”
B. from presenting their professional services to the elderly
C. by enriching their professional knowledge
D. by winning the trust of the elderly to promote their own interests.
2.Who can make big money in the new century according to the passage?
A. Retirees who are business-minded.
B. The volunteer workers in retirement homes.
C. college graduates with an MBA or law degree.
D. Professionals with a good knowledge of gerontology.
3.Why can businessmen gain profit in the emerging elder market?
A. Retirees are more generous in spending money.
B. They can employ more gerontologists.
C. The elderly possess an enormous purchasing power.
D. There are more elderly people working than before.
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
For an increasing number of students at American universities, Old is suddenly in. The reason is obvious: the graying of America means jobs. Coupled with the aging of the baby-boom (生育高峰) generation, a longer life span(寿命) means that the nation’s elderly population is bound to expand significantly over the next 50 years. By 2050, 25 percent of all Americans will be older than 65, up from 14 percent in 1995. The change brings many problems for government and society, of course. But it also creates career opportunities in medicine and health professions, and in law and business as well. “In addition to the doctors, we’re going to need more sociologists, biologists, urban planners and specialized lawyers,” says Professor Edward Schneider of the University of Southern California’s (USC) School of Gerontology (老年学).
Lawyers can specialize in “elder law” which covers everything from trusts(信托) and estates to nursing-home abuse and age discrimination. Businessmen see huge opportunities in the elder market because the baby boomers, 74 million strong, are likely to be the wealthiest group of retirees(退休者) in human history. “Any student who combines an expert knowledge in gerontology with, say, an MBA or law degree will have a license to print money,” one professor says.
Margarite Santos is a 21-year-old senior at USC. She began college as a biology major but found she was “really bored with bacteria.” So she took a class in gerontology and discovered that she liked it. She says, “I did volunteer work in retirement homes and it was very satisfying.”
1..“…Old is suddenly in” (Line 1, Para. 1) most probably means “_____”.
A. America has suddenly become a nation of old people
B. more elderly professors are found on American campuses
C. gerontology has suddenly become popular
D. American colleges have realized the need of getting older students
2.Why can businessmen make money in the emerging elder market?
A. The elderly possess an enormous purchasing power
B. They can employ more gerontologists
C. Retirees are more generous in spending money
D. There are more elderly people working than before
3.Who can make big money in the new century according to the passage?
A. Retirees who are business-minded
B. The volunteer workers in retirement homes
C. Professionals with a good knowledge of gerontology
D. College graduates with an MBA or law degree
4..It can be seen from the passage that the expansion of America’s elderly population ______.
A. will provide good job opportunities in many areas
B. will cause a heavy burden on society
C. may lead to nursing home abuse and age discrimination
D. will create new fields of study in universities
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Dear Students,
Thank you for your interest in helping with the investigation into mumps(腮腺炎) at University of East Anglia(UEA).
Part 1: What will the oral fluid/saliva sample be tested for?
The oral fluid sample you provide will be tested for mumps antibodies and mumps virus. We will not be reporting results back to individual students. The information gathered will be used to guide public health control of mumps. We will update you via emailing the final outcome to acknowledge your contribution. If you think you have mumps, you will still need to see your GP as per routine.
Part 2: What is involved in the investigation?
(1) We will be contacting you by post to request two oral fluid/saliva samples a few weeks apart and possibly a third sample.
(2) We will contact your GP to collect information on your vaccination records.
What if you change your mind and what safeguards are in place?
Participation is voluntary.
You can withdraw anytime without having to give a reason. Withdrawal will not affect your routine care.
As a public health body, the HPA data collection role is strictly governed. All data will be collected and handled in accordance with strict medical confidences.
Part 3: What to do next if you would like to enroll?
All you have to do now is:
(1)Follow the instructions on the box with regards to taking an oral fluid/saliva swab(棉签).
(2)Complete the request form. If you are unable to complete the vaccination history section, you can leave it blank.
(3)Confirm your consent by signing below.
(4)Send everything (sample form, signed consent and swab sample) back in the prepaid envelope —a stamp is not required.
If you have any queries, please contact Dr. Chee Yung on 0208 327 7603.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
I consent to take part in the oral fluid/saliva investigation of mumps at UEA by the HPA. Signature: ________ Full name: ________ Date: ________ |
( ) 1.. This passage is written mainly to ________.
A. find the virus that leads to mumps B. raise funds for HPA
C. guide public health control of mumps D. encourage students to help investigate mumps
( ) 2.. It can be inferred from the passage that GP refers to ________.
A. parent B. doctor C. colleague D. classmate
( ) 3.. According to the passage, the following statements are true EXCEPT that ________.
A. all the students at University of East Anglia have to take part in the investigation
B. you don’t need to explain why you want to withdraw from the investigation
C. individual students will not be informed of the test results
D. your routine care will not be affected if you withdraw from the investigation
( ) 4... The data of the investigation will be ________.
A. sent to the GP by the HPA B. collected by individual students
C. managed according to strict medical confidences D. strictly secret to the HPA
( ) 5.. To enroll the investigation, you have to ________.
A. complete the vaccination history section of the request form
B. send the sample form, the signed consent and the swab sample back at your own expense
C. do as the instructions on the box about how to take an oral fluid/saliva swab
D. contact Dr. Chee Yung on 0208 327 7603
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
In order to overcome the economic crisis, she a new idea for increasing sales.
A. put up with B. added up to C. came up with D. live up to
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
At school, I was in the top set for maths. My teachers recommended that I study economics and statistics as my A-level subjects, but I had my mind set on a life fulfilled by the arts.
In fact, I was a victim of a gender stereotype made stronger since birth, that men do science and maths and women do arts or languages. Computer science, technology and physics just did not figure in my teenage world view. Nobody popular in my school chose to study those subjects.
Reality struck hard when I began attending job interviews and interviewers would say: “It’s great that you speak foreign languages, but what else do you do?” Nobody asked my friends who had studied science or technology those questions.
A survey recently showed that three of the best-paid jobs for women are in the technology sector (领域). It’s a sector that really can change the world. We must show girls that technology has an effect on every industry out there, from fashion to architecture to journalism. Anybody can learn to code (编码) and these days it’s as important as reading and writing. I’ve realized that at university I’d achieved the wrong major. Not being able to code limits your impact on the world far more than an ignorance of great literature.
Now I have a five-year-old daughter. I don’t want her to blindly follow gender roles the way I did. I want her to know the fact that a science or technical degree will not limit her creativity but expand it and broaden her horizons far more than my arts background could. I’m exposing her to Minecraft and apps, which help improve analytical thinking and problem solving skill. I’m hoping that my daughter will discover and accept her potentials in science and want to change the world.
1.What does the underlined phrase “gender stereotype” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Personal learning style. B.Sex characteristic.
C.Conventional sex concept. D.Profession difference.
2.According to the author, which may be the benefit of learning science?
A.Increasing job possibility. B.Winning popularity.
C.Improving language ability. D.Enriching imagination.
3.How did the author feel for her major choice?
A.Satisfied. B.Active.
C.Doubtful. D.Regretful.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Art or Science, Either is OK
B.Good Subjects, Good Future
C.Girls, Choose More Wisely
D.Catch Chances, Change the World
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I was lucky enough to have a chance to study in the United States as an international student from the Ukraine when I was fourteen years old. I went to a wonderful school,West Catholic High School, for my freshman year.
I remember my first day at that school as if it were yesterday. I was very nervous, and I could feel my heartbeat on the tips of my toes. My main fear was that I would not be able to express myself due to the language barrier. I was trying to have as little communication as I possibly could. And I almost succeeded, until we had to introduce ourselves in front of the class.
And the moment the word “international”flew out of my mouth, i was surrounded by thirty people who were asking questions one after another. I remember some of the questions were “Where is the Ukraine? Is it a kingdom?”“Do you have McDonald’s? Does it taste the same?”and “Say something in your language.” It turned out to be the opposite of less communication, but it was so much fun.
During the first three months, I certainly experienced a bit of cultural shock. I think Americans are the nicest people I have ever met in my entire life. They always smile and say, “Hi, how are you?”
One day, I noticed the students looking at me suspiciously. Finally , my classmate came up to my locker and whispered, “Is that true that you are a princess(公主)and that you came to study here so that nobody would recognize you?” At one point, I even had an image of myself wearing a gown and waving at the crowd. What ? People do have a wild imagination!
During my study abroad experience, I saw a totally new world, experienced great culture, met a lot of incredible(不可思议的)people and improved my language. This trip inspired me to learn foreign languages. That is one of the reasons why I speak five different languages today.
1.On the first day of school, the author was afraid that__________.
A. she would be too shy to talk with others.
B. she could not communicate with others well.
C. she would not be able to do well in her studies
D. she would have difficulty learning a new language.
2.When the author’s classmates knew she was an international student, they______________________.
A. made fun of her
B. prepared a special gift for her
C. were eager to make friends with her
D. showed interest in her country’s culture.
3.What does the underlined word “suspiciously” in Para.5 probably mean?
A. Doubtfully B. Excitedly
C. Angrily D. Fearfully
4.What can we learn from the text?
A. The author decided to settle in the USA.
B. The author didn’t want to make herself known.
C. The author always imagined herself as a princess.
D. The author got lots of benefits through studying abroad.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
________ seems to be a strong competition in China for senior high students to enter college or university.
A. It B. This C. That D. There
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Parents and teachers in Shaanxi are happy about the news_____ more students will be admitted to universities, ______ makes students happy as well.
A.that; which | B.what; which | C.that; that | D.which; which |
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析