The UK has a well-respected higher education ...

The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be something confusing.

October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar (学习日程表). Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.

However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be uneasy. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?

Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you are worried about starting their university social life. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.

Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week:

·Make sure you know something about the British social customs. Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.

·Sometimes cups of tea or even sweets can give you a head start in making friends.

·The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than if you’re someone who never leaves his rooms.

·Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.

So with a bit of clever planning, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your wisdom to next year’s newcomers.

1.Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?

A. October is generally the busiest month for universities.

B. It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your door.

C. A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier.

D. The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week.

2.We can infer from the 4^th paragraph that ______.

A. the newcomers usually miss the days living at home

B. most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities

C. many freshers are worried about how to fit university life

D. all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs

3.Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?

A. To pass the busy university life.            B. To help make friends with other freshers.

C. To show yourself a drinker as others.        D. To pass the time in a happy way.

4.The main purpose of writing this passage is to ______.

A. tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

B. introduce something about higher education system of the UK

C. discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK

D. advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning

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The UK's education system is ranked（排列） sixth best in the developed world, according to a global league table published by education firm Pearson in October,2012.

The first and second places are taken by Finland and South Korea.The rankings combine international test results and data such as graduation rates between 2006 and 2010.

Sir Michael Barber, Pearson's chief education adviser, says successful countries give teachers a high status and have a "culture" of education.

International comparisons in education have become increasingly significant - and this latest league table is based upon a series of global test results combined with measures of education systems, such as how many people go on to university.

The two education superpowers - Finland and South Korea - are followed by three other high-performing Asian education systems - Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.

The UK is then only ranked at the head of an above-average group including the Netherlands, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland.

These are ahead of a middle-ranking group including the United States, Germany and France. At the lowest end are Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia.

These comparisons draw upon tests that are taken every three or four years, in areas such as maths, science and literacy - and so present a picture lagging by several years.

Looking at education systems that succeed, the study concludes that spending is important, but not as much as having a culture that is supportive of learning.

It says that spending is easier to measure, but the more complex impact of a society's attitude to education can make a big difference.

The success of Asian countries in these rankings reflects the high value attached to education and the expectations of parents. This can continue to be a factor when families migrate to other countries, says the report.

Looking at the two top countries - Finland and South Korea - the report says that there are many big differences, but the common factor is a shared social belief in the importance of education and its "underlying moral purpose".

1.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The two different education superpowers

B．The result of one report about education system .

C．The UK's education system is worst.

D．Finland and South Korea’S education system

2.According to Sir Michael Barber, Hong Kong’s education system is ranked       in the world.

A．2nd              B．3rd              C．4th              D．5th

3.All of the following statements is NOT true EXCEPT ________.

A．At the lowest end are Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia.

B．Education firm Pearson is disappointed at The UK's education system.

C．The United States’ education system is one of the best.

D．There are many big differences in Finland and South Korea.

4.What does the underlined phrase “comparisons” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．比较             B．结果             C．研究             D．考试

5.What’s the common factor about the education system at the two top countries?

A. The shared social belief in the importance of education and its "underlying moral purpose".

B. The developed economy.

C The high value attached to education and the expectations of parents.

D. Having a culture that is supportive of learning.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

While there are some differences in the education systems in many countries in the world, education is __________.

A. humorous　　　　　　 B. universal　　　　　　 C. faithful　　　　　　　　 D. foolish

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For some people, higher education is not just a goal in life, but also an expectation. In the United States, if your parents attended a college or university, there is a good chance that you will, too. Even if your parents did not go to college, you still have a good chance of completing higher education if your family is wealthy.

But your chances are reduced if you come from a needy family, a community with limited educational resources or you simply have no one to follow as an example.

Helping those in need is one of the main ideas behind a strategy of behavioral science called nudge theory or nudging. Nudging is a way of changing people's behavior through indirect suggestion and by supporting positive actions.

A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities look to nudging as a way to support poor, minority and first-generation students. They also are using it to increase overall graduation rates. Two common forms of nudging are emails to students and text messages to their mobile phones. Schools and other educational organizations keep in contact with students this way, offering advice and help when needed.

However, Alejandra Acosta — a higher education policy expert at New America — notes that there are several qualities a nudge campaign must possess in order to be successful.

Acosta says messages must be timely, meaning they reach college students well before the date by which a student is required to take action. Additionally nudges should be written clearly and provide as much information as possible. If students start to struggle in class, school officials should not just message them, saying they should seek academic support. The message should give information about what kinds of support the college or university offers and exactly how the student can make use of them. That is why nudges should possess interactive qualities, Acosta says. For example, students should be able to ask questions of school officials or be directed to a website for more information. In addition, colleges and universities must ensure their support services are in place and working as best they can.

When nudges work, they can do a lot of good. In 2018, a nonprofit group launched a nudging campaign at four U.S. community colleges. They worked with nearly 10.000 first-year students at three such colleges in Ohio and one in Virginia. A recent study found that older and minority students who agreed to receive these nudges were 16 to 20 percent more likely to continue into their second year than those who did not.

1.Who is most likely to receive and complete higher education according to the passage?

A.Tony, whose father is the only bread-winner in the family.

B.Jimmy, whose mother is a worker in a small factory.

C.Betty, whose grandmother is a housemaid of a famous university professor.

D.Cathy, whose parents failed to attend college but succeeded in starting a big company.

2.What can we know about nudging?

A.It is rooted in psychological science.

B.It is a way to improve people’s mind.

C.It offers concrete and direct advice.

D.It helps students via emails and text messages.

3.What is the passage mainly talking about?

A.The problem with higher education.

B.A way for colleges to support students.

C.The popularity of nudging campaign.

D.A national campaign dealing with poverty.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

For some people, higher education is not just a goal in life, but also an expectation. In the United States, if your parents attended a college or university, there is a good chance that you will, too. Even if your parents did not go to college, you still have a good chance of completing higher education if your family is wealthy.

But your chances are reduced if you come from a needy family, a community with limited educational resources or you simply have no one to follow as an example.

Helping those in need is one of the main ideas behind a strategy of behavioral science called nudge(轻推）theory or nudging. Nudging is a way of changing people’s behavior through indirect suggestion and by supporting positive actions.

A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities look to nudging as way to support poor, minority and first-generation students. They also are using it to increase overall graduation rates. Two common forms of nudging are emails to students and text messages to their mobile phones. Schools and other educational organizations keep in contact with students this way, offering advice and help when needed.

However, Alejandra Acosta---a higher education policy expert at New America notes that there are several qualities a nudge campaign must possess in order to be successful.

Acosta says messages must be timely, meaning they reach college students well before the date by which a student is required to take action. Additionally, nudges should be written clearly and provide as much information as possible. If students start to struggle in class, school officials should not just message them, saying they should seek academic support. The message should give information about what kinds of support the college or university offers and exactly how the student can make use of them. That is why nudges should possess interactive qualities, Acosta says. For example, students should be able to ask questions of school officials or be directed to a website for more information. In addition, colleges and universities must ensure their support services are in place and working as best they can.

When nudges work, they can do a lot of good. In 2018,a nonprofit group launched a nudging campaign at four U.S. community colleges. They worked with nearly 10,000 first-year students at three such colleges in Ohio and one in Virginia. A recent study found that older and minority students who agreed to receive these nudges were 16 to 20 percent more likely to continue into their second year than those who did not.

1.Who is most likely to receive and complete higher education according to the passage?

A.Tony, whose father is the only bread-winner in the family.

B.Jimmy, whose mother is a worker in a small factory.

C.Betty, whose grandmother is a housemaid of a famous university professor.

D.Cathy, whose parents failed to attend college but succeeded in starting a big company.

2.What can we know about nudging?

A.It is rooted in psychological science.

B.It is a way to improve people’s mind.

C.It offers useful and direct advice in time.

D.It helps students via emails and text messages.

3.What is the passage mainly talking about?

A.The problem with higher education.

B.A way for colleges to support students.

C.The popularity of nudging campaign.

D.A national campaign dealing with poverty.

4.Which of the following messages can be employed by nudging?

A.You are supposed to talk to your consultant about your English literature. If not, you are likely to fail the course. Do it as soon as possible.

B.Your performance in English literature is not good. It will be a good idea if you can share your difficulty with your classmates.

C.Dr. Smith is a professor in English literature. He is available every Thursday afternoon from 3 pm to 6 pm. Call 210-432-67 to make an appointment.

D.Do you need any assistance in English literature? If so, we can make an appointment with Dr. Smith for you. It is free of charge.

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

The father has been ____ for many years in order that his only son can be ____ with higher education.

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The father has been ____ for many years in order that his only son can be ____ with higher education.

A. fighting; served   B. struggling; equipped

C. working; offered  D. laboring; received

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

The father has been ____ for many years in order that his only son can be ____ with higher education.

A. fighting; served   B. struggling; equipped

C. working; offered  D. laboring; received

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The book was written in 1946, ____ the education system has witnessed great changes.

A.when B.during which C.since then D.since when

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 其中有两项为多余选项。

Ireland now has one of the best education systems in the world. Class sizes are small, exam results are good and most children are happy to stay at school after the minimum(最低的) leaving age of sixteen. ___1.__

For years, Ireland had one of the most complicated(复杂的) education systems in the world. __2.___ Classes were large and the teaching was very traditional. As in many countries, teachers used to hit the children if they made mistakes. Fortunately, the punishment was not allowed in 1982.

__3.___ As a result, there were schools for the rich and schools for the poor. Boys and girls went to different schools. Nowadays, most schools are free and only about half the schools are either for girls or boys. _4.__ Girls do better than boys in their exams; more girls go to university and most teachers are women.

At the end of secondary school, students take their final exams. Compulsory(必修的)subjects are maths, Irish and English. ___5.__ Some of these, like business organization, help to prepare them for the world of work. This is very different from the past when Latin and Greek used to be the most important subjects.

A. In many ways, education is now a woman’s world.

B. Parents used to pay for their children’s education.

C. In addition, they must choose two or three extra subjects.

D. Public schools in Ireland are not run by the government.

E. It is easy to forget that the picture used to be very different.

F. Here, children do not learn any subjects but some basic skills.

G. There were many different kinds of school, but most of them had a lot in common.

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