Now, there is a growing movement to pay the s...

Now, there is a growing movement to pay the students in American schools---in some cases, even just for coming to class.

Students at one school in New Mexico can earn up to three hundred dollars a year for good attendance. In Baltimore, Maryland, high scores in state graduation tests can be worth more than one hundred dollars. And a New Jersey school system plans to pay students fifty dollars a week to attend after---school tutoring programs.

Schools that pay students can be found in more than one---fourth of the fifty states. Other schools pay students with food or other rewards.

Robert Schaefer is a public education director. He says paying students may improve performance in the short term, but students develop false expectations for the future. He sees a lack of long term planning in these programs because of the pressure on schools to raise test scores.

Public schools need to show improvement under the education reform law. Low---performing schools may lose their federal money; teachers and administrators(行政人员) may lose their jobs. Often these schools are in poor neighborhoods where getting students to go to school can be a continual problem.

Critics(评论家) say paying students sends a message that money is the only valuable reward. But some students say it makes school more exciting. And some teachers have reported getting more requests for extra help.

In two thousand four, the city schools in Coshocton, Ohio, launched a program. They wanted to see if paying elementary school students as much as one hundred dollars would help in passing the state exams.

Now, Eric Bettinger of Case Western Reserve University (EUCWRU) has reported mixed results. Math scores increased, but only white students were able to get paid. And there was no evidence of higher scores in reading, social studies and science. Official will decide later this year whether to continue the program.

1.Paying students who show improvement in tests __________.

A．has been done in most American schools

B．is becoming a growing practice in the USA

C．is not very popular with teachers

D．only aims at high scores at school

2.According to the text, Robert Schaefer _____________.

A．is a very excellent teacher

B．thinks highly of paying students

C．thinks students will show improvement in study in the future

D．thinks people should make a careful plan for the paying program

3.From the last paragraph we can see __________.

A．EBCWRU has got great success in its paying program

B．not all the students in EUCWRU have made progress in all subjects

C．only students who study math can get paid

D．EBCWRU will go on with the paying program

4.The text is mainly written to _____________.

A．persuade teachers to give students more prizes

B．tell people how to become an excellent student

C．introduce something about American paying students program

D．explain the advantages of American paying students program

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Now, there is a growing movement to pay the students in American schools---in some cases, even just for coming to class.

Students at one school in New Mexico can earn up to three hundred dollars a year for good attendance. In Baltimore, Maryland, high scores in state graduation tests can be worth more than one hundred dollars. And a New Jersey school system plans to pay students fifty dollars a week to attend after---school tutoring programs.

Schools that pay students can be found in more than one---fourth of the fifty states. Other schools pay students with food or other rewards.

Robert Schaefer is a public education director. He says paying students may improve performance in the short term, but students develop false expectations for the future. He sees a lack of long term planning in these programs because of the pressure on schools to raise test scores.

Public schools need to show improvement under the education reform law. Low---performing schools may lose their federal money; teachers and administrators(行政人员) may lose their jobs. Often these schools are in poor neighborhoods where getting students to go to school can be a continual problem.

Critics(评论家) say paying students sends a message that money is the only valuable reward. But some students say it makes school more exciting. And some teachers have reported getting more requests for extra help.

In two thousand four, the city schools in Coshocton, Ohio, launched a program. They wanted to see if paying elementary school students as much as one hundred dollars would help in passing the state exams.

Now, Eric Bettinger of Case Western Reserve University (EUCWRU) has reported mixed results. Math scores increased, but only white students were able to get paid. And there was no evidence of higher scores in reading, social studies and science. Official will decide later this year whether to continue the program.

1.Paying students who show improvement in tests __________.

A．has been done in most American schools

B．is becoming a growing practice in the USA

C．is not very popular with teachers

D．only aims at high scores at school

2.According to the text, Robert Schaefer _____________.

A．is a very excellent teacher

B．thinks highly of paying students

C．thinks students will show improvement in study in the future

D．thinks people should make a careful plan for the paying program

3.From the last paragraph we can see __________.

A．EBCWRU has got great success in its paying program

B．not all the students in EUCWRU have made progress in all subjects

C．only students who study math can get paid

D．EBCWRU will go on with the paying program

4.The text is mainly written to _____________.

A．persuade teachers to give students more prizes

B．tell people how to become an excellent student

C．introduce something about American paying students program

D．explain the advantages of American paying students program

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The boy student is poor in health now; his parents wish that his health _____when he grows up

A. can improve　　 　　 B. could improve

C. can be improved　　 D. could be improving

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

There is a growing debate about the most effective way for students to study． Traditionally studying alone was thought to be the best way to ensure good exam results．When studying alone you can focus your mind better than when you are with others．You also have the freedom to choose what topic to study and when, as you don't need file agreement of others．Students that prefer to study alone often say that when they study with their classmates they waste a lot of time because the discussion is often about non-study topics such as television or holidays．

In the last few years, however, more and more students have started studying in groups．There are several reasons many students prefer this method．First, they find that studying is more fun as they can share the experience with others rather than staying in their rooms． In groups, they can discuss the subject together and when something is not understood they can ask each other questions．They can use the knowledge of their classmates to help improve their own knowledge． Finally by discussing the topic they are able to both understand and remember it better．

[写作内容]　　 请以约30个词概括上述短文的主要内容

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高二英语书面表达中等难度题查看答案及解析

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

There is a growing debate about the most effective way for students to study.  Traditionally studying alone was thought to be the best way to ensure good exam results. When studying alone， you can focus your mind better than when you are with others. You also have the freedom to choose what topic to study and when, as you don't need file agreement of others. Students that prefer to study alone often say that when they study with their classmates they waste a lot of time because the discussion is often about non-study topics such as television or holidays.

In the last few years, however, more and more students have started studying in groups. There are several reasons many students prefer this method. First, they find that studying in groups is more fun as they can share the experience with others rather than staying in their rooms. In groups, they can discuss the subject together and when something is not understood they can ask each other questions. They can use the knowledge of their classmates to help improve their own knowledge.  Finally by discussing the topic they are able to both understand and remember it better.

[写作内容]

(1) 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

(2) 然后以约120个词就“独自学习好还是与他人合作学习好”的主题发表看法，并包括如下要点：

① 你喜欢独自学习还是与他人合作学习；

② 根据你个人的学习经历，简述你的理由；

③ 你的老师对你的学习方式的看法和建议；

④ 你认为怎样的学习方式才能取得最佳的学习效果。

[写作要求]

1. 标题: The Best Way to Learn

2. 可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得         直接引用原文中的句子；

3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。

高二英语书面表达简单题查看答案及解析

It is ______ ill health that she is now not so active in the movement.

A. instead of　 　　 B. in place of

C. thanks to 　 　　 D. in face of

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Television in the United States is free. To pay for programs, there are many advertisements. Often these advertisements are short plays with actors. The following television advertisement is like many others that Americans see daily.

We see a man and his wife at the breakfast table. They have been married for a long time. They are not speaking to each other. They haven't spoken to each other at the breakfast table for years. The husband is reading his newspaper. We can't see his face. The wife looks very bored as she pours a cup of coffee for him. Today, she is using a new kind of coffee for the first time. The husband picks up his cup. He isn't very interested. He tastes his coffee. Suddenly he puts down his newspaper. Something is different.! Can it be the coffee? He takes another taste. It's wonderful! He smiles. He looks at his wife and says in amazement,

"Doris, when did you cut your hair?"

Doris is pleased. She answers, "Two months ago."

Doris asks, "Herbie, when did your hair begin to turn gray?"

He replies, "A long time ago."

Doris says, "Oh, very handsome."

Now they aren't bored any more. Breakfast is different. Has a new kind of coffee changed their lives?

1.In the television advertisement, Doris looks bored because ______.

A. she doesn't like the breakfast that morning

B. she has been married to Herbie for a long time

C. Her husband doesn't care much for her

D. Herbie isn't interested in the breakfast she cooks

2.The TV advertisement wants to tell the viewers ______.      .

A. to have an immediate try at the new coffee

B. to have a good laugh at the good couple

C. that a nice breakfast must go with nice coffee

D. that advertisements can certainly increase goods production

3.What does the author mean by saying the last sentence?

A. What kind of coffee can change people's lives?

B. How can a new kind of coffee change people's lives?

C. Nice coffee can change one's life.

D. A new kind of coffee costs quite a lot.

4.This text is mainly about ______.

A. who pays for TV programs in the United States

B. what a TV advertisement is usually like in the USA

C. why long married couples dislike speaking to each other

D. what made Herbie and Doris not bored any more

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

At no time in history has there been such a mass movement of people from the countryside to the city as is happening now. By the year 2030, it’s estimated that more than two thirds of the world’s population will be living in cities, twice as many as today. This means that the problems faced by cities today—overcrowding, poor housing, unemployment, poverty and lack of food and water—will be twice as bad unless we find solutions soon.

Another serious issue is how to provide good transportation for their citizens. Many of the world’s major cities are already struggling with out-of-date transport infrastructures(基本设施).How can they deal with the additional demands?

London is a good example. Its enlargement was made possible by the invention of the steam engine, which powered the world’s first underground railway. But its transport system are now hopelessly out-of-date and need urgent modernization. London’s future success depends very much on developing better public transport.

Over a million people travel into central London every day from outside the city. They together with the people who live in London, want a public transport system that is efficient, safe and environmentally friendly. What they often get, however, falls far short of that ideal. Passengers complain about cost and pollution, while businesses worry about the problems their staff have in getting to work on time. Yes, the proportion of London households that own a car grew from just over ten percent in the early 1950s to over sixty percent today.

As the city has become increasingly crowded and polluted, there has been a growing realization that action must be taken soon.

1.It is believed that____.

A. overpopulation causes the problem in cities

B. two thirds of the world’s population are living in cities today

C. it isn’t difficult to solve the problem faced by cities today

D. with fewer people we would be free from problems

2.The underlined word “they” in the fourth paragraph refers to _______.

A. the citizens in the city of London

B.those who come to London from other places

C. passengers who make complaints about the cost

D. businesses who are anxious about their staff getting to work late

3.The underlined words “environmentally friendly” is closest in meaning to ________.

A. pleasant and nonpolluting　　 B. cheap and punctual

C. quick and straight　　　　　　 D. fair and convenient

4. The following paragraph of this text would most probably deal with___

A. train and air travel

B. traffic jams in London

C. possible solution to London’s transportation problems

D. car ownership that continues to grow.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

China is now sending more college students to study in the United States than any other country. A new report shows a 23 percent increase in the number of Chinese students coming to the U.S.

The latest edition of the annual Institute of International Education (IIE) and another US institute found a 5 percent rise in the number of international university students in the US compared to one year ago. There are now over 157, 000 Chinese students at U.S. colleges and universities.

Asia accounted for four of the top five countries and regions to take advantage of the US higher education system. “Increased numbers of students from China, particularly at the undergraduate level, largely accounts for the growth this past year,” the report stated. “They really enroll in a full range of US higher education,” said Peggy Blumenthal, senior counselor to the president of IIE, the group that made the report. “20 years ago, students from China only knew of a handful of US institutions, but now, they are enrolling in our community colleges, in our small liberal arts institutions, in the research universities. Really spread across the country,” she said.

Chinese mainland was in the number one spot, while India was the number two country of origin. South Korea was the third and Canada was number four. China’s Taiwan held the number five spot. Saudi Arabia was in sixth with a 44-percent increase, while Japan was seventh, down 14 percent.

Blumenthal associates the increase in the number of Chinese students heading to US colleges to limited university places in China, as well as a feeling from students and their parents than they want a “unique” educational experience. China’s family planning policy, says Blumenthal, has also meant that families can concentrate resources on a single child.

The University of California at Los Angeles has one of the largest Asian student populations of any college in the United States.

1. Which ranked the third place sharing US higher education?

A. Saudi Arabia    B. South Korea

C. Canada    　　 D. India

2.Why is the number of Chinese students going to the US increasing?

A. The US colleges are better than those in China.

B. Each family in China has only one child.

C. China lacks enough educational resources.

D. Chinese students can enter varieties of US colleges.

3.Which of the following is right according to Peggy Blumenthal?

A. The number of Chinese students going to the US has increased by 23%.

B. The University of California has contributed to Asian education greatly.

C. Chinese student populations in the US mainly consist of undergraduates.

D. Chinese students know more about US higher education than before.

4. The best title for the passage can be ________.

A. Chinese College Students Rush to US Schools

B. The Large Number of Chinese Students in the US

C. Chinese Students Make Up Largely Foreign Students in the US

D. Asian Middle School Students in the US Universities

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The reusing trend continues to gain steam in countries all over the globe. Now, there is a shopping mall that is full of _______ stores only. ReTuna, a two-story complex in Eskilstuna. Sweden, offers a wide _______ of shops with recycled goods.

ReTuna has been around since 2015, and it was designed to _______ Sweden's problem of rising _______ .This is the first mall in the world to focus on _______ shopping. The company wants to make it　 _______　 for people to find valuable goods by putting second-hand stores under one roof　 _______ consumers having to _______ thrift stores （慈善商店）throughout the city.

"I think it's fun to find something that people have used, and we can use _______ said Cato Limas, a ReTuna customer. "If you look at the things they're selling here, they're almost ______________　 . So actually, why ______________ buying new stuff?" During his first ______________ to the mail. Limas ______________ about $7 and came away with a bag full of toys for his newborn baby.

Nearly every item on sale is from public donations, which are______________at the mail's drive-through depot （储藏室）.The mall's 11 stores include a furniture outlet, a bookstore and a bicycle shop. Stores that sign a contract with ReTuna must ______________to zero-waste.

More than 50 people work at the complex, and it has played a role in creating ______________ for immigrants in the area. ReTuna ______________ adult education courses that focus on design-based recycling as well

Sweden has been a longtime ______________ when it comes to sustainability. More than 99 percent of the country's ordinary household ______________ is reused, and separating rubbish for recycling has been a（n） ______________ practice for Swedes since the 1980s.

1.A.virtual B.electronic C.second-hand D.ever-lasting

2.A.selection B.description C.analysis D.view

3.A.operate B.handle C.challenge D.debate

4.A.energy B.stress C.crime D.consumption

5.A.annual B.regular C.sustainable D.favorite

6.A.earlier B.easier C.better D.smaller

7.A.as to B.regardless of C.thanks to D.instead of

8.A.look after B.take over C.search for D.put up

9.A.further B.less C.closer D.higher

10.A.rare B.new C.clean D.complete

11.A.mind B.practice C.bother D.finish

12.A.solution B.donation C.effort D.visit

13.A.cost B.spent C.rented D.took

14.A.called for B.paid off C.sent for D.dropped off

15.A.commit B.refer C.object D.admit

16.A.demand B.conflicts C.conditions D.employment

17.A.offers B.evaluates C.records D.changes

18.A.owner B.trainer C.1eader D.saver

19.A.plan B.waste C.income D.business

20.A.ancient B.temporary C.international D.common

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析