A report by the US' Open Syllabus Project fou...

A report by the US' Open Syllabus Project found that the most read books among US college students in the past year were books like The Republic by ancient Greek philosopher Plato and The Clash of Civilizations by US political scientist Samuel Huntington.And according to reports by Chinese college libraries,the most popular books among Chinese students are novels like Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Chinese author Jin Yong.

This is considered by many to be one of the reasons why Chinese students are sometimes not as good at critical thinking or observing global perspectives (视野) as US students—they read too many bestseller novels.

"By reading texts in history/social studies,science,and other subjects,students build a foundation of knowledge in these fields that will also give them the background to be better readers in all areas,"Robert Pondiscio,vice president of the Core Knowledge Foundation in the US told Th.e Washington Post.

According to China Youth.Daily,there are usually five stages when it comes to reading,with popular novels at the bottom.More advanced readers normally go on to read classic fictional literature,history and philosophy,or books with critical ideas.

We spend hours,days or even weeks on a book,so it's only natural that we want to learn something useful in return for our efforts.Many see reading as an investment (投资) in themselves.But this practical view of literature and the thought that history and philosophy books are superior to novels are not agreed by everyone.After all,what they offer are two different kinds of satisfaction.While the former provides knowledge,the latter brings emotional experiences."Fiction and poetry are medicines,"UK writer Jeanette Winterson once wrote."What they heal is the rupture (裂痕) reality makes on the imagination."

1.What are the most popular books among Chinese students?

A. Philosophy books.　　 B. Bestseller novels.

C. History books.　　 D. Books with critical ideas.

2.What do Chinese students lack compared with US students?

A. Careful observation.　　 B. Vast stores of knowledge.

C. Practical use of knowledge.　　 D. Critical thinking.

3.Which of the following does Jeanette Winterson probably agree with?

A. People read books to learn something useful.

B. Imagination is not so important as knowledge.

C. History and philosophy books are superior to novels.

D. Novels can bring necessary emotional experiences.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

A study by the Institute for Employment Studies found that learners reported higher life enjoyment and greater confidence. The following apps will help you to learn something new…　

Quizlet

Whether you’re learning gardening knowledge and cooking techniques, or getting to grasp your favourite literature classics, the online learning platform, Quizlet, gives you access to over 300 million different study sets on almost any subject you can imagine — for free. Whether you are learning a skill yourself or helping your grandchild revise their school work, Quizlet is a great study platform for mastering any subject.

Babbel

As well as being a great skill to show off on holiday, learning a new language can have profound effects on the way you approach problem-solving and might even give you a hand in your career. Not only does speaking a little of the local language give you a great sense of accomplishment, studying a language sparks a strong desire to travel, too.

Blinkist

Blinkist is the perfect app to assist you this summer, providing the key highlights from non-fiction books in both audio and text form. Whether you want to start a new business, improve your management skills, or achieve a better work/life balance, micro-learning app Blinkist takes key ideas from non-fiction texts and summarize them into easy-to-consume 15-minute digests.

Remente

Whether the aim is to improve mental wellbeing, mindfulness, stress management or personal or professional relationships, Remente guides a user through every step in order to make their goals a reality. It does this through breaking down your overall aim into daily goals, making large tasks, manageable and keeping you on track.

1.Which app favors senior citizens?

A.Babbel. B.Quizlet.

C.Blinkist. D.Remente.

2.What is special about Blinkist?

A.It provides key non-fiction books.

B.It improves your micro-learning ability.

C.It offers shortened non-fiction books.

D.It improves your management skills.

3.If you’re stressed with your new business, you can choose _____?

A.Babbel & Quizlet B.Remente & Quizlet

C.Blinkist & Babbel D.Blinkist & Remente

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

A report released this month found that grouping children by ability is on the rise again— teaching students in groups of similar ability has improved achievement for fast and slow learners alike—and who wouldn’t want bright kids to be able to move ahead, or strugglers to get the help they need?

But for most kids, labels (标签) applied early in life tend to stick, even if they are wrong.

Sorting school children by ability has long been controversial. In some countries, especially in Asia, school-wide tracking (分流) remains normal. Children are tested and placed in different schools that direct them toward professional or vocational careers. Movement between the tracks is rare.

School-wide tracking decreased in U.S. schools in the 1960s and ’70s. It never died out, though. Sorting students into separate tracks for math at about junior high school age continues to be common, and other forms of tracking persist as well.

Unlike tracking, which means sorting students into separate classrooms, ability grouping happens within classrooms. When done according to the latest research, it has proven to promote achievement.

Ability grouping is changeable and temporary. Within classrooms, students might be divided into different learning groups dealing with materials of different levels. Any students who master concepts can move upward between groups, and the student groups might look different from subject to subject and unit to unit. For instance, a student who stands out in language arts might be at an average or slower level in math. A student who flies through multiplication tables might need extra help with fractions. Students who lag in reading can be pulled out of the classroom in small groups for practice with a tutor until their reading improves.

Research shows ability grouping within classes has more positive benefits than tracking. However, that must be weighed against the challenges involved. In many regular classrooms, the differences between student ability levels are very big. That presents challenges for teachers and low-performing students to constantly compare themselves with students who seem to fly through school with ease.

The rigid ability groups and tracking of the past are still with us in many schools. Likely, labels are applied with more caution than in the bad old days when some teachers gave reading groups not-so-secret code names like “Bluebirds”, “Robins”, “Crows” and “Buzzards”. But kids still know.

1.Why is grouping children by ability becoming popular again?

A. Because most teachers do not like slower learners.

B. Because grouping children should be done early in life.

C. Because it is academically beneficial to different learners.

D. Because fast learners can move ahead without teachers’ help.

2.By saying “Movement between the tracks is rare.” (Para 3), the writer really means______.

A. tracking children is normal in Asia

B. school-wide tracking has decreased in US

C. professional and vocational careers are unrelated

D. sorted students can hardly change schools

3.The examples in Paragraph 6 are used mainly to illustrate ______.

A. a good language learner promises to be good at maths

B. a student might join different groups for different courses

C. ability grouping benefits gifted students more than slow ones

D. ability grouping presents no challenge for those slow students

4.What might be the challenge in regular classrooms for teachers?

A. Students’ different levels.

B. Students’ low performance.

C. Constant self-comparison.

D. Application of not-so-secret code.

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

A report released this month found that grouping children by ability is on the rise again—teaching students in groups of similar ability has improved achievements for fast and slow learners alike—and who wouldn’t want bright kids to be able to move ahead?

But for most kids, labels (标签) applied early in life tend to stick, even if they are wrong.

Sorting school children by ability has long been controversial. In some countries, especially in Asia, school-wide tracking (分流) remains normal. Children are tested and placed in different schools that direct them toward professional or vocational careers. Movement between the tracks is rare.

School-wide tracking decreased in US schools in the 1960s and 1970s. It never died out, though. Sorting students into separate tracks for math at about junior high school age continues to be common, and other forms of tracking persist as well.

Unlike tracking, which means sorting students into separate classrooms, ability grouping happens within classrooms. When done according to the latest research, it has proven to promote achievements. Ability grouping is changeable and temporary. Within classrooms, students might be divided into different learning groups dealing with materials of different levels. Any students who master concepts can move upward between groups, and the student groups might look different from subject to subject and unit to unit. For instance, a student who stands out in language arts might be at an average or slower level in math. A student who flies through multiplication tables might need extra help with fractions. Students who lag in reading can be pulled out of the classroom in small groups for practice with a tutor until their reading improves.

Research shows ability grouping within classes has more positive benefits than tracking. However, that must be weighed against the challenges involved. In many regular classrooms, the differences between student ability levels are very big. That presents challenges for teachers and low-performing students to constantly compare themselves with students who seem to fly through school with ease.

The rigid ability groups and tracking of the past are still with us in many schools. Likely, labels are applied with more caution than in the bad old days when some teachers gave reading groups not-so-secret code names like “Bluebirds”, “Robins”, “Crows” and “Buzzards”. But kids still know.

1.Why is grouping children by ability becoming popular again?

A. Because most teachers do not like slower learners.

B. Because grouping children should be done early in life.

C. Because it is academically beneficial to different learners.

D. Because fast learners can move ahead without teachers’ help.

2.By saying “Movement between the tracks is rare.” in paragraph 3, the writer really means　　　　　　　　 .

A. tracking children is normal in Asia

B. school-wide tracking has decreased in US

C. professional and vocational careers are unrelated

D. sorted students can hardly change schools

3.The examples in paragraph 5 are used mainly to illustrate　　　　　　　　 .

A. a good language learner promises to be good at math

B. a student might join different groups for different courses

C. ability grouping benefits gifted students more than slow ones

D. ability grouping presents no challenge for those slow students

4.What might be the challenge in regular classrooms for teachers?

A. Students’ different levels. B. Students’ low performance.

C. Constant self-comparison. D. Application of not-so-secret code.

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

A 2018 report found that food waste would increase by a third to 2. 1billion tons by 2030. Beyond the cost of the waste itself，thrown-away food generates a gas that contributes to climate change.

Home delivery meal kits(盒)can reduce food waste by more than two-thirds，but suppliers need to switch to reusable packaging to make them environmentally friendly.

Tailor-made meal kits cut waste by providing people with precise amounts of fresh ingredients(烹饪原料)for chosen recipes，meaning leftovers are minimized. But while the　 delivery services score well on reducing food waste，buying the same food ingredients from the supermarket almost always saves energy overall simply because meal kits use so much single-use packaging. The good news is that if people have meals that are tailored for consumption，they won’t overbuy and have less food waste. They fine-tune the amount of food to what they will actually eat.

Meal kits can reduce transport emissions(排放)if people go to the supermarket less　 frequently. If people only go and buy such goods as soap and toilet paper，they may only have to visit once every couple of months. A delivery truck can carry meals for a lot of people in the neighborhood. So dozens of car trips might be replaced with one truck trip.

However，study found that even if delivery meal kits reduced food waste to zero，they would still use up more energy overall than buying the same food from the supermarket unless the energy used for the meal kit packaging was cut by a fifth. The packaging is a killer if it’s single-use and thrown away，which can make all the environmental benefits lost. But if the packaging can be reused，if it’s glass bottles，like in the old days，we can get some benefits.

1.What can we learn about home delivery meal kits?

A.They can cut down on daily expenses.

B.They will totally solve the problem of food waste.

C.They can keep energy consumption to a minimum.

D.They will benefit the environment with reusable packaging.

2.What does the underlined word“fine-tune”in paragraph 3 mean?

A.Attach. B.Adjust.

C.Raise. D.Compare.

3.The author suggests carrying meals with a delivery truck to__________.

A.reduce transport emissions B.save more food

C.shop only in the supermarket D.shorten car trip distances

4.What’s the author’s attitude to meal kits?

A.Supportive. B.Unfavorable.

C.Objective. D.Indifferent.

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Los Angeles Times reported that researchers may have found a way to ______ human life by changing certain genes, so that humans might expect to live twice as long.

A. extend　　　　　　　　 B. preserve

C. multiply 　 　　　　 　 D. transform

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Los Angeles Times reported that researchers may have found a way to ______ human life by changing certain genes, so that humans might expect to live twice as long.

A. extend　　　　　　 B. preserve

C. multiply　　　　　　 D. transform

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

It is reported that the underground system________in Changsha now will be open in 2015.

A．is being built      B．built                               C．being built               D．is built

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

A report found that over half of the high school boys and two-thirds of the girls never shower after sports at school. Researchers suggest students don't want to sweat 1.　　 take a shower, so they are less active. The researchers questioned almost 4,000 children. Lead researcher Dr Gavin said he was surprised 　　 2. how rarely students showered. He said children were getting poor health because of less exercise. He said: "　　 3. the unwillingness to shower is a barrier（障碍）to playing sport, we need to do something to promote activity at schools."

4.　 , the BBC says the study did not look at the exact reasons 　 5.　 students do not shower. Maybe there are some other reasons. Undressing in front of 　 6.　 may be too much for some children. A spokeswoman for a health organisation said children worry about their body image. She said schools had 　　 7. role to play in changing attitudes. She said schools should encourage students to do physical activity and let 　 8.　 know they need to shower after.

高三英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I got home, I found the door open. A terrible thought ________ me that someone broke into my house.

A. beat           B. struck          C. knocked          D. hit

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析