Just the mention of the TOEFL, GRE and GAMT e...

Just the mention of the TOEFL, GRE and GAMT exams brings a thought of long hours of dull paper work. But that idea is becoming increasingly out of date. As planned, computerized tests will begin next year which will bring a series of changes from test psychology to scoring techniques.

From computer - equipped rooms, examinees will answer the questions on a computer. If they are sure about their choices, they can pass to the next question by pressing the entry (条目) “next”. Then another question will be randomly (任意地) selected from a vast test item bank and appear on the screen. After answering all the questions, examinees can choose the entry “quit” if they are not satisfied with their performance, or “score” if they want to see the result. Scores will be calculated immediately and appear on the screen. By that point, student's marks are official--there is no going back.

Since they greatly shorten the painful waiting process-which used to be two or three months, computerized tests have won worldwide popularity. Besides, there will be no rushing to the registration offices (登记处) for these exams. Computerized tests will be given every workday in an exam center with all three kinds of tests being held in the same room. All test takers need to do is to call the exam center and book their seats for a particular day.

In addition it will become technically possible to apply new testing procedures. In the past, each examinee had the same set of test items despite differences in their ability. Under a computerized system, however, if the computer judges an answer is right, a question of a relatively difficult nature will follow. But if an examinee continues to give wrong answers and is judged as un-qualified by the computer system, he will be automatically denied the chance to go further in the test.

1. Computerized tests allow the examinee to know their scores ______.

A. immediately on a central computer for scoring test papers

B. a few minutes after the exam with the help of a test center worker

C. on the next day after they have taken the exam

D. immediately after the exam by means of the same computer

2. If an examinee is not satisfied with his performance ______.

A. he can admit defeat and give it up         B. he can ask the computer to give some advice

C. he can ask another chance within a few days D. he is allowed to do it once again

3.Under a computerized system, all of the following would be possible except that ______.

A. different exams can be taken in the same room

B. one doesn’t need to rush to the registration officer for taking an exam

C. it will be much easier to pass an examination

D. one can take an exam almost at any time of the year

4.The word denied in the last sentence most probably means ______.

A. refused           B. allowed         C. lost          D. passed

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Li Hua has just come back from the US and intends to give some of his relatives mentioned in 77-80 some DVDs as gifts．He brings back five DVDs（A-E）．After the description of each person, decide which DVD is the most suitable one for the people．There is one extra DVD, which you do not need to use．

1.Li Hua’s Grandfather is a fan of Jules Verne, the father of modern science fiction．He dreamed to be a hero and save people in trouble when he was young．Although he is old now, he will not miss a good science fiction movie．

2.Li Hua’s mother works in a primary school as an English teacher．She thought English learning should be interesting, and she often puts on some English movies in class, so students can not only learn the language but history and culture．Of course the language in the movie will not be difficult and it will be better if there is a beautiful English song in it．

3.Li Hua’s father is a history professor in a college．He is especially interested in the history of some foreign countries such as Egypt, Germany and the UK．Now he is preparing a lecture about the history of the UK and needs some materials．

4.Li Hua’s elder brother is a history lover under his father’s influence．He was fond of movies about wars in history．He has seen many movies about people struggling in Japanese or Nazis’ prisons, and he would like to see something different．

A．The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

A hunter, a scientist, a vampire, an invisible man, an immortal, a spy, a beast…When a masked madman known as “The Fantom（幽灵）” tries to control the world, great adventurer Allan Quatermain sets up a team of superheroes, the likes of which mankind has never seen．Now, despite fighting their own personal demons and each other, they must join forces to save the world．

B．The Prince of Egypt

This cartoon movie attracted audiences the world over with its fantastic artistry, timeless story and powerful music．This masterpiece became one of the top animated films of all time．The extraordinary tale of two brothers---one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past---is brought to life as never before, with unforgettable characters voiced by many stars．One of the two brothers becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, the other the chosen leader of his people．What they do will forever change their lives---and the world．

C．As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me

Based on the true story of Josef Martin Bauer’s best-selling novel, this powerful movie tells us the unbelievable journey of German soldier Clemens Forell in his dramatic escape from a Siberian（西伯利亚的） labor camp after World War II．Through the bitter cold of winter, deserted landscapes, and life－threatening adventures, Forell who was determined to return to his family makes his way, step by step, day by day, towards Persia and freedom．14,000 and 3 endless years of uncertainty later, he is finally about to reach his destination．

D．Braveheart

This Academy Award winning film, directed by Mel Gibson, tells the story of the great thirteenth century Scottish hero William Wallace, known to his countrymen as Braveheart．Gibson stars as Wallace, who leads the Scots to fight against the cruel English king Edward I after he suffers a personal tragedy at the hands of English soldiers．Willing to fight to the death for Scotland’s freedom, Wallace and his companions, whose faith in freedom is stronger than any English army, fight bravely with their enemy．

E．Agent Cody

Frankie Muniz and Hilary Duff star in this “clever and lively action-adventure”（Los Angeles Times） about a junior CIA agent on a mission to save the world, stop the bad guys and win the girl’s heart…Catching your eye with cool tools, exciting special effects and the wonderful skateboard chase, Agent Cody Banks delivers great fun for the entire family．

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—It’s Maria! I got the first place in the exam.

—       ！Everyone knows you cheated and you just copied Tony’s.

A. Congratulations.        B. Come on       C. Good luck        D. Cheer up

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The teacher just took down the names of the students _______ during the exam.

A. caught cheating　　　 　 B. caught to cheat

C. catching cheating　　　　 D. to catch cheating

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Ask a teacher to name the most annoying invention of recent years and they will often mention the mobile phone. Disturbed by the problems they create, many head teachers have ordered that pupils should keep their phones switched off at school. Others have told pupils to leave them at home.

However, education researchers at The University of Nottingham believe it is time that phone bans were reassessed, because mobile phones can be a powerful learning aid, they say. Dr Elizabeth Hartnell-Young and her colleagues have reached this conclusion after studying the consequences of allowing pupils in five secondary schools to use either their own mobile phones or the new generation of ‘smartphones’ in lessons.

During the nine-month experiment, 14- to 16-year-old pupils used the phones for a wide range of educational purposes, including creating short movies, setting homework reminders, recording a teacher reading a poem, and timing experiments with the phones’ stopwatches. The smartphones, which could be connected to the Internet, also allowed pupils to access revision websites, log into the school email system, or transfer (转存) electronic files between school and home.

The research involved 331 pupils in schools in Cambridgeshire, West Berkshire and Nottingham. “At the start of the study, even pupils were often surprised at the thought that mobile phones could be used for learning,” Dr Hartnell-Young said. “After their hands-on experience, almost all pupils said they had enjoyed the project and felt more inspired.”

Some teachers found that pupils who lacked confidence gained most from the project. However, they recognised that greater use of mobile phones in schools could cause problems.

1.We can infer from the first paragraph that ________________________________________________.

A. teachers are strongly against students owning mobile phones

B. mobile phones should be developed to meet students’ needs

C. students are free to use their mobile phones at school

D. mobile phones are usually forbidden to be used at school

2.When the students first used mobile phones for learning, they ________________________________________________.

A. all enjoyed the project very much

B. didn’t know what they were used for

C. didn’t fully realize the learning functions of mobile phones

D. were surprised that they were allowed to use mobile phones in schools

3.Who benefited most from the project?

A. Older pupils.　　 B. Pupils who were not confident.

C. Younger pupils.　　 D. Pupils who were confident.

4.The purpose of the text is to tell us that ________________________________________________.

A. mobile phones can actually help students learn

B. mobile phones begin to be widely used in schools

C. too much use of mobile phones in schools can cause problems

D. the mobile phone is considered the most annoying invention of recent years

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Generally speaking, college graduation brings both the satisfaction of academic achievement and the expectation of a well-paid job. But for 6,000 graduates at San Jose State this year, there’s uncertainty as they enter one of the worst job markets in decades.

Ryan Stewart has a freshly minted degree in religious studies, but no job prospects. “You look at everybody’s parents and neighbors, and they’re getting laid off and don’t have jobs,” said Stewart. “Then you look at the young people just coming into the workforce.., it’s just scary.”

When those graduates entered college, the future never looked brighter. But in the four years they’ve been here, the world outside has changed dramatically. “Those were the exciting times, lots of dot-com opportunities, exploding offers, students getting top dollar with lots of benefits,” said Cheryl Allmen-Vinnidge, of the San Jose State Career Centre. “Times have changed. It’s a new market. The job situation is grim (严峻的) now.” Cheryl Allmen-Vinnidge ought to know. She runs the San Jose State Career Centre, (it is) sort of a crossroads between college and the real world. Allmen-Vinnidge says students who do find jobs after college have done their homework. “The typical graduate who does have a job offer started working on it two years ago. They’ve postured themselves well during the summer. They’ve had several internships (实习) ,” she said. And they’ve majored in one of the few fields that are still hot—like chemical engineering, accounting or nursing—where average starting salaries have actually increased over last year. Other popular fields (like information systems management, computer science, and political science) have seen big declines in starting salaries.

Ryan Stewart (he had hoped to become a teacher) may just end up going back to school. “I’d like to teach college some day and that requires more schooling, which would be great in a bad economy,” he said.

It is true more students are able to receive college education. It is also true that they will have to face fiercer competition in the job market as they graduate. It becomes harder and harder for the current graduates to get a foothold in job markets, but many of them have no choice but to follow the beaten track. To some students a degree may not be ticket to instant wealth. For now, they can only hope its value will increase over time.

1.What can we learn about Ryan Stewart?

A. He is a teacher.

B. He majored in religious studies.

C. He found a job as soon as he graduated.

D. He is going back to school.

2.Which of the following did NOT happen in the past four years?

A. Dot-corn opportunities decreased.

B. Salaries in chemical engineering increased.

C. The number of teaching jobs increased.

D. The number of jobs with benefits decreased.

3.What does Cheryl Allmen-Vinnidge mean when she says students “have done their homework”?

A. The have found full-time jobs as their future career before graduation.

B. The have gone to summer school for further studies.

C. They are good students who have finished their homework on time.

D. They have spent time preparing themselves to find a job.

4.What’s the meaning of the phrase “get a foothold” in the last paragraph?

A. Gain a safe position from which further advances can be made.

B. Find a place where you can stand.

C. Walk with steady footsteps.

D. Make great progress in a particular area or in a certain job.

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— I failed the exam.

— ______! You still have another chance.

A. Don’t mention it

B. Cheer up

C. What a pity

D. That’s all right

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

What he said just now _____ me of that American professor.

A. mentioned        B. informed     C. reminded     D. memorized

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B

To support and recognize the efforts of parents in bringing up their children, the Parents’ Day had began in USA. Parents’ Day actually gives an opportunity to the parents, their children and all the family members to gather at one place for celebrations. National Parents’ Day is important for all the children of the United States to show their love towards their parents. Apart from organizing a party and arrange some lovely activities, the children get the much required chance to gift cards and flowers to their parents.

　　　 5th May is the Children’s Day and 8th May is the Parents’ Day in South Korea. Therefore, it’s a very special month in South Korea. Actually celebrated as Mother’s Day, 8th May, gives the opportunity to the large mass of Korea to show respect and celebrate the efforts of their parents. Flowers are given to their parents. A quality time is spent together for conveying(传递) a message of love and expressing thankfulness to the parents.

　　　 Vietnam has a special day which is known as the Parents’ Day. Children grab the opportunity with both hands on 7th July every year to show love to their parents. It’s a day to show how special parents are to their own children. Parents and children enjoy the time as they gather at a place for taking part in different lovely activities. It’s a time to be happy. Parents get the opportunity to go out for the lunch and dinner along with their children. It’s, however, not a National Holiday in Vietnam but it’s a time for the Vietnamese to gift flowers and cards to parents.

The date of the Parents’ Day is different in different countries but purpose of celebrating the day is the same all over the world.

1.According to the first paragraph, we can learn Parents’ Day ______.

A. has its origin in America　　　　　

B. is only celebrated by the parents　

C. gives an opportunity to the parents to have a rest　　

D. takes place on the same day as the Children’s day

2. Why is May a very special month in South Korea?

A. The parents can stay at home with their kids.

B. Kids receive many flowers from their parents.

C. There are two important days during this month.

D. Every family can get together happily on the weekends.

3.What is the date of the Parents’ Day in Vietnam?

A. On 1st January..

B. On 5th May.

C. On 8th May.

D. On 7th July.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

What you said just now______ me of that American professor．

A． mentioned       B． informed            C． reminded       D． memorized

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