Most American students go to traditional public schools. There are about 88, 000 public schools all over the US. Some students attend charter schools.
Charter schools are self governing. Certain companies operate some charter schools. They are similar in some ways to traditional public schools. They receive tax money just as other public schools do. Charter schools must prove to local or state governments that their students are learning. These governments provide the schools with the agreement called a charter that permits them to operate.
Charter schools are different because they do not have to obey most laws that govern traditional public schools. Each school can choose its own goals and decide what to teach and how to teach them in their own way. Class size is usually smaller than in traditional public schools.
The government strongly supports charter schools as a way to reorganize public schools, which are failing to educate students. But some education unions are against charter schools. One teachers' union has just released the results of the first national study, which compared the progress of students in both traditional schools and charter schools.
The results of the study show that charter school students performed worse on math and reading tests than the students in traditional public schools.
Some experts say the study is not fair because students in charter schools have more problems than students in traditional schools. Other education experts say the study results would make charter school officials realize that they should help their students make greater progress .
1.If a company wants to operate a charter school, it must ________.
A. try new methods of teaching
B. get the government's permission
C. obey the local and state laws
D. prove its management ability
2.What's the government's attitude toward charter schools?
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear.
C. Satisfied. D. Supportive.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. More students choose to attend charter schools.
B. Charter schools are better than traditional schools.
C. Students in charter schools are well educated.
D. People have different opinions about charter schools.
4.What might be the best title for the text?
A. Charter schools in America B. Public schools in America
C. The government in America D. Education in America
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
Most American students go to traditional public schools. There are about 88, 000 public schools all over the US. Some students attend charter schools.
Charter schools are self governing. Certain companies operate some charter schools. They are similar in some ways to traditional public schools. They receive tax money just as other public schools do. Charter schools must prove to local or state governments that their students are learning. These governments provide the schools with the agreement called a charter that permits them to operate.
Charter schools are different because they do not have to obey most laws that govern traditional public schools. Each school can choose its own goals and decide what to teach and how to teach them in their own way. Class size is usually smaller than in traditional public schools.
The government strongly supports charter schools as a way to reorganize public schools, which are failing to educate students. But some education unions are against charter schools. One teachers' union has just released the results of the first national study, which compared the progress of students in both traditional schools and charter schools.
The results of the study show that charter school students performed worse on math and reading tests than the students in traditional public schools.
Some experts say the study is not fair because students in charter schools have more problems than students in traditional schools. Other education experts say the study results would make charter school officials realize that they should help their students make greater progress .
1.If a company wants to operate a charter school, it must ________.
A. try new methods of teaching
B. get the government's permission
C. obey the local and state laws
D. prove its management ability
2.What's the government's attitude toward charter schools?
A. Doubtful. B. Unclear.
C. Satisfied. D. Supportive.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. More students choose to attend charter schools.
B. Charter schools are better than traditional schools.
C. Students in charter schools are well educated.
D. People have different opinions about charter schools.
4.What might be the best title for the text?
A. Charter schools in America B. Public schools in America
C. The government in America D. Education in America
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Most American students have to say goodbye to fancy (高档的) fruits these days. In school restaurants across the country, cheaper fruits like apples and oranges have taken their place.
“People are afraid to spend now.” said Linda Morrow, who owns a shoe and handbag store. “They don’t know what the future will bring”. During the financial crisis (金融危机), several of the country’s biggest banks have been forced to sell or close. This has made lots of Americans afraid to buy expensive things.
The crisis began last year. Experts (专家) think it was because US banks lend money too easily. Last year a lot of people and companies, who borrowed money, found themselves unable to pay it back. This left the banks, as well as the people who put their money in the banks, without money. Since the banks borrowed money between themselves and even across borders (国界), the whole world was in trouble.
This month the US government agreed on a $700 billion plan to try to save the financial market. But no one is sure whether it will help or not. Last week presidents from 20 countries promised to work together to find a way out of the money trouble.
1.This passage is probably taken from ___________.
A.a story book | B.a novel | C.a newspaper | D.an advertisement |
2.Why are people in the US afraid to spend?
A.Because they think it’s unnecessary |
B.Because they don’t have the habit of spending money |
C.Because they worry about their future |
D.Because they don’t have any money |
3.From the passage, we still don’t know ________.
A.when the financial crisis began |
B.when the financial crisis will end |
C.why some of the US banks closed |
D.whether the crisis has spread to other countries |
4.The best title for the passage is ___________.
A.Ways to Save Money |
B.Financial Crisis facing the World |
C.Banks in the USA |
D.The USA Becoming Poor |
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Most American students have to say goodbye to fancy (高档的) fruits these days. In school restaurants across the country, cheaper fruits like apples and oranges have taken their place.
“People are afraid to spend now.” said Linda Morrow, who owns a shoe and handbag store. “They don’t know what the future will bring”. During the financial crisis (金融危机), several of the country’s biggest banks have been forced to sell or close. This has made lots of Americans afraid to buy expensive things.
The crisis began last year. Experts (专家) think it was because US banks lend money too easily. Last year a lot of people and companies, who borrowed money, found themselves unable to pay it back. This left the banks, as well as the people who put their money in the banks, without money. Since the banks borrowed money between themselves and even across borders (国界), the whole world was in trouble.
This month the US government agreed on a $700 billion plan to try to save the financial market. But no one is sure whether it will help or not. Last week presidents from 20 countries promised to work together to find a way out of the money trouble.
1.This passage is probably taken from ___________.
A.a story book | B.a novel | C.a newspaper | D.an advertisement |
2.Why are people in the US afraid to spend?
A.Because they think it’s unnecessary |
B.Because they don’t have the habit of spending money |
C.Because they worry about their future |
D.Because they don’t have any money |
3.From the passage, we still don’t know ________.
A.when the financial crisis began |
B.when the financial crisis will end |
C.why some of the US banks closed |
D.whether the crisis has spread to other countries |
4.The best title for the passage is ___________.
A.Ways to Save Money |
B.Financial Crisis facing the World |
C.Banks in the USA |
D.The USA Becoming Poor |
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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.
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高二英语书面表达中等难度题查看答案及解析
In 1999, twelve percent of public elementary schools in the United States required students to wear uniforms. Just three years later, the amount was almost double that.
A study of six big-city Ohio public schools showed students who were required to wear uniforms had improved graduation, behavior and attendance rates. Academic performance was unchanged.
Some high schools in Texas have also joined in the movement. Yet studies find mixed results from requiring uniforms. And some schools have turned away from such policies.
Supporters believe dressing the same creates a better learning environment and safer schools. The school district in Long Beach, California, was the first in the country to require uniforms in all elementary and middle schools. The example helped build national interest in uniforms as a way to deal with school violence and improve learning.
Findings in Long Beach suggested that the policy resulted in fewer behavior problems and better attendance. But researcher Viktoria, who has looked at those findings, says they were based only on opinions about the effects of uniforms.
She says other steps taken at the same time to improve schools in Long Beach and statewide could have influenced the findings. The district (the area marked by government) increased punishments for misbehavior. And California passed a law to reduce class sizes.
In Florida, for example, researcher Sharon found that uniforms seemed to improve behavior and reduce violence. In Texas, Eloise found fewer discipline problems among students required to wear uniforms, but no effect on attendance.
Sociologist David has studied school uniform policies since1998.He collected the reports in the book. In his own study, he found that reading and mathematics performance dropped after a school in Pennsylvania(宾夕法尼亚州) required uniforms.
Political and community pressures may persuade schools to go to uniforms to improve learning. But David and others believe there is not enough evidence of a direct relationship. In fact, he says requiring uniforms may even increase discipline problems.
1.Which of the following researchers are NOT supporters of school uniform policies?
A.Viktoria and Sharon. B.Sharon and David.
C.Eloise and Sharon. D.Viktoria and David.
2.The underlined word“misbehavior”in the sixth paragraph probably means ________.
A.serious crime B.bad performance
C.absence for class D.action against wearing uniforms
3.What can we infer from the passage?
A.More work is needed to get better information about uniform’s effect.
B.The number of schools requiring uniforms in the U.S. will become less sharply.
C.Wearing uniforms has little to do with behavior and learning.
D.Politicians and communities won’t vote for uniform policies.
4.What’s the main idea of this passage?
A.More and more students are required to wear uniforms in the U.S.
B.Wearing uniforms contributes to good academic performance.
C.Researchers in the U.S. argue for school uniform policies.
D.Evidence for school uniform polices in the U.S. is seen as weak.
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
(题文)The news shocked the public,______ to great concern about students' safety at school.
A. having led B. led
C. leading D. to lead
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The news shocked the public, _______to great concern about students’ safety at school.
A. leading B. having led
C. to lead D. led
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The news shocked the public,__________to great concern about students’ safety at school.
A.having led B.led
C.leading D.to lead
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with math or American history. It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.
I was rather shy at that time, _______to hang around with my few friends and to concentrate on my ________. I was doing so well that by the end of senior year, I had ________ scores and enough credits to go to college.
But my good record soon became a ________ to my well-being. In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office. He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation. I looked at him, my heart ________ fast. This was the ________ for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office.
I was ________ about the decision, finally agreeing to compromise. I wasn't the only speaker -- I would ________ the honor with five other students. Still, it was doubtful whether the task was ________ me. How would I give a speech to hundreds of people?
Graduation Day soon arrived and, as ________, I was nervous. I'd been practicing my speech for days, and I had it ________. But I had never been so ________ in my life. The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my ________ came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the platform without falling down. But within minutes, I accomplished my speech, ________ back to my seat.
Now I still have the ________ of that speech.My voice trembled a little, but ________ it was clear and strong. I'm proud of that tape. I achieved something I'd never ________ -- I spoke in front of hundreds of people. I didn't realize it at the time; ________, the successful completion of that speech gave me the ________ to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my ________.
1.A. sad B. surprised C. content D. frighten
2.A. characters B. subjects C. interests D. games
3.A. perfect B. bad C. low D. well
4.A. luck B. benefit C. solution D. fear
5.A. breaking B. beating C. aching D. burning
6.A. punishment B. sympathy C. reward D. arrangement
7.A. hesitant B. optimistic C. generous D. determined
8.A. spare B. bring C. hand D. share
9.A. about B. beyond C. upon D. for
10.A. hoped B. expected C. known D. planned
11.A. memorized B. printed C. allowed D. completed
12.A. interested B. terrified C. excited D. disappointed
13.A. moment B. day C. chance D. decision
14.A. sending B. giving C. taking D. heading
15.A. picture B. word C. paper D. tape
16.A. partially B. briefly C. mostly D. frankly
17.A. made B. dreamed C. decided D. requested
18.A. however B. therefore C. besides D. unless
19.A. respect B. freedom C. confidence D. excuse
20.A. shyness B. pride C. stupidity D. courage
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with math or American history. It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.
I was rather shy at that time, _________to hang around with my few friends and to concentrate on my _______. I was doing so well that by the end of senior year, I had _________scores and enough credits to go to college.
But my good record soon became a _________to my well-being. In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office. He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation. I looked at him, my heart _______fast. This was the _________ for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office.
I was _________about the decision for several days, but finally agreed. I wasn't the only speaker - I would _______ the honor with five other students. Still, it was doubtful whether the task was _________ my power. How would I give a speech to hundreds of people?
Graduation Day soon arrived and, as__________, I was nervous. I'd been practicing my speech for days, and I had it __________. But I had never been so____________in my life. The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my __________came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the platform without falling down. But within minutes, I accomplished my speech, __________ back to my seat.
Now I still have the____________of that speech. My voice trembled a little, but ________it was clear and strong. I'm proud of that tape. I achieved something I'd never ________- I spoke in front of hundreds of people. I didn't realize it at the time;__________, the successful completion of that speech gave me the __________to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my __________.
1.A.sad B.surprised C.content D.frightened
2.A.characters B.subjects C.interests D.games
3.A.perfect B.bad C.low D.terrible
4.A.luck B.benefit C.solution D.fear
5.A.breaking B.beating C.aching D.burning
6.A.punishment B.blame C.reward D.arrangement
7.A.uncertain B.optimistic C.generous D.determined
8.A.spare B.bring C.hand D.share
9.A.about B.beyond C.upon D.for
10.A.hoped B.expected C.known D.planned
11.A.memorized B.printed C.allowed D.completed
12.A.interested B.terrified C.excited D.disappointed
13.A.moment B.day C.chance D.decision
14.A.sending B.giving C.taking D.heading
15.A.picture B.word C.paper D.tape
16.A.mildly B.briefly C.mostly D.firmly
17.A.made B.dreamed C.decided D.requested
18.A.however B.therefore C.besides D.unless
19.A.respect B.freedom C.confidence D.excuse
20.A.shyness B.pride C.stupidity D.courage
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析