The high school diploma (文凭) is losing its va...

The high school diploma (文凭) is losing its value quickly, as a growing number of students graduate (毕业) from school without the math and reading skills that colleges and companies require, according to a new report.

The high school graduation exams that most states (州) require students to pass before they graduate remain far too easy. Most of the exams generally test eighth-or ninth-grade level work.

Today, even high school graduates who are going to have blue-collar (蓝领) jobs need to study the math, research and writing courses. But in high school, only students who are going to college are now required to take these courses.

“If you want a good job with a good pay, it’s a high-skill job,” said Michael Cohen, a leading member of the America Diploma Project.

The project suggests that all graduates master a wide range (范围) of skills. “A high school diploma should mean something to a company and university,” said Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, who is Achieve’s co-chairman.

In Taft’s state, about 30% students who go directly to college from high school have to take remedial classes of English or math, he said. It’s easy to see that the present high-school graduating standards are not preparing students for college education.

And with high-skilled jobs increasingly headed overseas to places like India and Ireland, states need to act, he said.

To prove why math and reading skills matter, the report includes real-life examples of problems students meet in college and that workers must solve each day on the job. ?

Some states are taking actions to upgrade the high school diploma. In Texas, all high school students, starting with the 2008 graduating class, will have to take the college-prep curriculum (大学预备课程) - unless a parent agrees to an easier course load. Other states are planning similar moves.

The report includes examples of reading and math skills that high-school students should have. Project leaders say they hope parents will use those examples to judge (评定) the coursework at their kids’ high schools.

1.Why is the high school diploma losing its value quickly?

A．Because the number of high school students is growing fast.

B．Because high school students fail to reach the standards.

C．Because the graduation tests are easier than it should be.

D．Because difficult courses are not required in high schools.

2.Remedial classes in Paragraph 6 mean classes____.

A．for good learners to study quickly and better

B．for slower learners weak in the subject

C．for learners to be taught one by one

D．for learners to reach a higher standard

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A．Colleges require higher math and reading skills than companies.

B．It is easier for companies to find high-skilled workers in India.

C．Math and reading skills help little for workers to solve daily problems.

D．Parents ask high schools to offer college-prep curriculum in Texas.

4.What can be the best title for the passage?

A．High School Diploma Means Little

B．Give Students More High-skill Jobs

C．Math and Reading Skills Really Matter

D．Judge Coursework at High Schools

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Some people don't know the value of their health they 　　　 lose it.

A. after　　 B. when　　 C. until　　 D. as

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Some people won’t realize the value of their health ________they lose it.

A. after　　 　　　　 　 B. until

C. as　　　 　　　　　　 D. when

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In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, for they believe that it is helpful for social progress and richness, others say that competition is bad; and that it sets one person against another and leads to unfriendly relationship between people.

I have taught many children who held the belief(看法) that their self – worth came from how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, performing well and winning are often life-and-death matters. Sadly, they forget to develop many other human qualities.

However, while some seem to wish to succeed very much, others think quite the opposite. They, especially young people have suffered from competitive stress from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often find that they choose to fail. They seem to choose failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matter because I really didn’t try.” In fact, they are worried that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean they were worth nothing.

Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove their self – worth. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one’s self – worth come from how well one performs in comparison(比较) with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. I suggest that they can discover a new meaning in competition only when such worries and fear begin to disappear.

Opinions about competition

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It takes us less time to go to Beijing because the ________ of high­speed train is very quick.

A. price　　 B. speed　　 C. space

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The tourists will find the guide book is of even ________ practical value than they thought, as it shows different routes to the places they are going to.

A. less　　             B. little　　         C. great　　             D. greater

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The tourists will find the guide book is of even ________ practical value than they thought, as it shows different routes to the places they are going to.

A. less　　             B. little　　         C. great　　             D. greater

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As is known to all, the end of junior high school is the beginning of a new life. Are you ready for the life in senior high school? When you step into a new environment, you must have a strong wish to fit in. Fitting in means making more friends, ______more influence on others and getting more chances to live a happier life. Here is some______that can help you.

Be confident. Everyone is special and there is only one person like you in this world. Spend______thinking about your strong points. If so, you will be able to build up confidence step by step. You won’t have much difficulty fitting in.

Be kind to everyone. Kindness is the bridge to your own happiness. ____people notice your kindness, they will return it one day. Always give more than you receive, and think more of others than of______. A person who cares for others is popular everywhere.

Be active in group activities. Different activities like playing football______help you to be known to others. You may add more friends to your circle. At the same time, you’ll be amazed to see how much they like you. ____wasting time being alone, go out to dance and sing together with others to develop friendship.

Be optimistic(乐观的). Optimism makes both you and others feel pleased. It makes a good first impression(印象). A pleasant smile costs the______and does the most. People will like you for making them live____.

If you follow what are mentioned above, you______by people around you. As a result, you will fit in very well and enjoy your new life.

1.A.had B.to have C.having

2.A.advice B.advise C.suggestions

3.A.sometimes B.some times C.some time

4.A.Though B.When C.Until

5.A.you B.your C.yourself

6.A.can B.have to C.needn’t

7.A.Instead of B.As well as C.As long as

8.A.little B.less C.least

9.A.friendly B.happily C.clearly

10.A.will accept B.won’t accept C.will be accepted

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Woodland High School is an international sch ool. We have students from all around the world. As an international student you can get first-class facilities(设施) with trained teachers to help. For further information: inf@woodland.uk

Subjects

We offer a wide choice of subjects for international students, which includes: Arts, IT, French, English, Spanish and other languages. Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc. For further information: sub@woodland.uk

Tuition Fees(学费)

Tuition fees are different from subject to subject, from ￡5,000 to ￡6,000 a year. For further information: tui@woodland.uk

Accommodation(住宿)

You can have a room in a 4-bedroom flat, which will cost about ￡100 a month with other regular living costs of about ￡150 a month for one person. For further information: acc@woodland.uk

Health

The Student Health Service provides excellent medical services for students. The Medical Centre is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your me dical needs. For further information: heal@woodland.uk

Sports

The Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers can help you work out a training plan and keep you active. The sports hall has volleyball, b asketball and indoor football counts(场地) and a swimming pool as well.

There are also a large number of sports clubs at Woodland High School. For further information: sport@woodland.uk

1.If you want to get more information about arts, you can write to ____________.

A. sub@woodland.uk

B. heal@woodland.uk

C. sport@woodland.uk

D. inf@woodland.uk

2.You have to pay at least _________ a year if you study at Woodland High School.

A. ￡5,250　　 　 B. ￡8,000

C. ￡9,000　　　　 D. ￡11,000

3.According to the text, what will you do if you are ill during Christmas holiday?

A. Go to a hospital nearby.

B. Buy some medicine in a drug store.

C. See a doctor at the school medical centre.

D. Try to get help from your classmates.

4. Which is TRUE according to the text?

A. Four students stay in the same room.

B. There are 4 beds in each room.

C. Each student has 4 rooms.

D. Each flat has 4 bedrooms.

5. _________can help you work out a training plan.

A. The Art teacher

B. The trained exercise teachers

C. Social Sciences

D. Communication Studies

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The fire is dangerous. We should _____________ as quickly as possible.

A. put out it　　　　　　 B. put it out　　　　　　　

C. put it away　　　　　 D. put it off

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