Universities in AmericaStarted in 1636, Harva...

Universities in America

Started in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest of all the many colleges and universities in the United States. Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.

In the early years, these schools were much similar. Only young men went to colleges. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Little was known about science then, and one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. when the students left school, most of them became ministers or teachers.

In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors, Later, lawyers could receive their training in Harvard’s law school. In 1825. besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began teaching modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began teaching American history.

As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them.

Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with (涉及) special fields of learning. There’s so much to learn that one kind of school can’t offer it all.

1.The oldest university in the US is ________.

A. Yale B. Harvard C. Princeton D. Columbia

2.Modern languages the Harvard taught in 1825 were ________.

A. Latin and Greek B. Latin, Greek, French and German

C. American history and German D. French and German

3.As knowledge increased, colleges began to teach ________.

A. everything that was known B. law and something about medicine

C. the subjects that interested students D. many new subjects

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Started in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest of all the colleges and universities in the United States. Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.

In the early years, these schools were nearly the same. Only young men went to college. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin and Greek. Little was known about science. And few people knew that one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. When the students graduated, most of them became ministers or teachers.

In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors. Later, lawyers could study in Harvard's law school. In 1825, besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began to teach modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began to teach American history.

As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them. Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with special fields of learning. There's so much to learn that one kind of school can't offer all.

1.In the early years, people learned_______ in colleges.

A. science　　     B. medicine　　     C. law　　     D. Latin and Greek

2.Most of college graduates became_______ in the early years.

A. lawyers B. doctors　 C. ministers or teachers　     D. businessmen

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to passage?

A. In the early years, everyone can go to colleges.

B. In 1782, Harvard began to teach German.

C. More and more courses were taught in college with the improvement of knowledge.

D. In the early years, different colleges majored in different fields.

4.Nowadays college students_______.

A. can learn everything they are interested in

B. learn the same subjects

C. must learn Latin and Greek

D. go to different smaller schools

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Started in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest of all the colleges and universities in the United States. Yale and Columbia were opened soon after Harvard.

In the earlier years these schools were nearly the same. Only young men went to college. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin and Greek. Little was known about science. And few people knew that one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. When the students graduated, most of them became ministers or teachers.

In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors. Later, lawyer could study in Harvard’s law school. In 1825, besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began to teach modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began to teach American history.

As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them.

Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with special fields of learning. There’s so much to learn that one kind of school can’t offer all.

1.In the early years, people learned _______ in colleges.

A. medicine　　 B. Latin and Greek　　 C. law

2.Most of college graduates became _______ in the early years.

A. ministers or teachers　　 B. lawyers　　 C. doctors

3.Which of the following is not TRUE according to the passage？

A. In the early years, everyone could go to college.

B. In the early years, different colleges majored in same field.

C. More and more courses were taught in colleges with the improvement of knowledge.

4.Which of the following is the right order of the courses taught in Harvard?

a. law　 b. French and German　 c. Latin and Greek　 d. medicine　 e. American history

A. d-b-e-c-a　　 B. a-d-b-c-e　　 C. c-d-a-b-e

5.Nowadays college students _______.

A. must learn Latin and Greek

B. go to different smaller schools that deal with special fields of learning.

C. learn the same subjects.

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Started in 1636, Harvard (哈佛) University is the oldest of all the colleges and universities in the United States. Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.

In the early years, these schools were nearly the same. Only young men went to college. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin and Greek. Little was known about science. And few people knew that one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. When the students graduated, most of them became ministers or teachers.

In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors. Later, lawyers could study in Harvard’s law school. In 1825, besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began to teach modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began to teach American history.

As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them.

Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with special fields of learning. There’s so much to learn that one kind of school can’t offer all.

1.In the early years, people learned ________ in colleges.

A. science          B. medicine     C. law          D. Latin and Greek

2.Most of college graduates became ________ in the early years.

A. ministers or teachers    B. lawyers      C. doctors      D. workers

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. In the early years, everyone can go to colleges.

B. In 1782, Harvard began to teach German.

C. In the early years, different colleges majored in different fields.

D. More and more courses were taught in college with the improvement of knowledge.

4.Which of the following is the right order of the courses taught in Harvard?

a. law

b. French and German

c. Latin and Greek

d. medicine

e. American history

A. d-b-e-c-a            B. a-d-b-c-e        C. c-d-a-b-e        D. c-d-b-e-a

5.Nowadays college students ________.

A. can learn everything they are interested in

B. go to different smaller schools that deal with special fields of learning

C. learn the same subjects

D. must learn Latin and Greek

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Started in 1636, Harvard (哈佛) University is the oldest of all the colleges and universities in the United States. Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.

In the earlier years these schools were nearly the same. Only young men went to college. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin and Greek. Little was known about science. And few people knew that one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. When the students graduated, most of them became ministers or teachers.

In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors. Later, lawyers could study in Harvard’s law school. In 1825, besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began to teach modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began to teach American history.

As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them.

Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with special fields of learning. There’s so much to learn that one kind of school can’t offer all.

1. In the early years, people learned ________ in colleges.

A. science　　 B. medicine　　 C. law　　 D. Latin and Greek

2. Most of college graduates became ________ in the early years.

A. ministers and teachers　　　 B. lawyers

C. doctors　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. workers

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. In the early years, everyone can go to college.

B. In 1782, Harvard began to teach Chinese.

C. In the early years, different colleges majored in different fields.

D. More and more courses were taught in colleges with the improvement of knowledge.

4. Which of the following is the right order of the courses taught n Harvard?

a. law

b. French and German

c. Latin and Greek

d. medicine

e. American history

A. d-b-e-c-a　　 B. a-d-b-c-e

C. c-d-a-b-e　　 D. c-d-b-e-a

5. Nowadays college students ________.

A. can learn everything they are interested in

B. go to different smaller schools that deal with special fields of learning

C. learn the same subjects

D. must learn Latin and Greek

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1.Harvard University is famous for its _________.

A. people and wealth

B. subjects and country

C. population and students

D. history, influence and wealth

2._______ is private of the four universities.

A. Harvard University

B. University of Oxford

C. University of Cambridge

D. Tsinghua University

3.Which of the two universities are located in Britain?

A. Harvard University and University of Oxford

B. University of Oxford and University of Cambridge

C. University of Cambridge and Tsinghua University

D. Tsinghua University and Harvard University

4.When was the university section founded in Tsinghua College?

A. In 1911　　 B. In 1912　　 C. In 1925　　 D. In 1992

5.Which statement isn’t true according to the passage above?

A. Harvard University was set up in 1636.

B. The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the world.

C. The University of Cambridge is the sixth oldest university in Europe.

D. Tsinghua University is located in Beijing now.

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Two more American universities, Adelphi University in New York, and Louisiana State University, have begun accepting scores from China’s national college entrance exam, or gaokao, in order to attract more Chinese students.

This means Chinese students no longer need to take the SAT, ACT or TOEFL. However, Chinese students must find ways to show their English skills. If they want to take part in Adelphi's international program and Louisiana State University’s global program, they must first finish eight weeks of English-language lessons, starting in October. After passing the exam, they can start their first year at one of the universities.

Since 2015, US universities have more accepted gaokao scores as part of the application(申请) process for Chinese students, but they still need either a basic English test score or to pass an interview.

“Chinese students at the university have achieved better grades than their US classmates, and that’s why we prefer students from China,” Shawn O’Riley, leader of the College said. “We have around 300 Chinese students and plan to increase the number. We also offer scholarship, from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on their gaokao score.”

Todd Ellwein, the director of Louisiana State University’s global program, said students who get high scores in the gaokao are not only the best students in China but also the world. The gaokao is a good way of choosing good students, and a high score in the exam means good basic knowledge, patience and a strong ability to deal with high pressure and compete with others.

Shi Yan, from Chivast Education International, said many universities in Hong Kong, Europe, Australia and Canada, have already made the gaokao an admission criterion(录取标准), too.

1.When do the English-language lessons in these two universities begin?

A.In October. B.In November. C.In September.

2.Why do some US universities like Chinese students better?

A.Because they are usually smarter in the universities.

B.Because their grades are better than the US classmates’.

C.Because they find ways to show their English skills.

3.What does the underlined word “scholarship” mean in Chinese?

A.学者 B.学业 C.奖学金

4.According to the passage, a high score means a lot EXCEPT ________.

A.high pressure B.good basic knowledge C.much patience

5.The purpose of the passage is________.

A.to introduce China’s national college entrance exam, gaokao

B.to encourage more young people to enter American universities

C.to tell people the growing popularity of gaokao around the world

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Inside Animal Minds

Irene Pepperberg, a graduate of Harvard University, was interested in learning if animals could think. The best way to do this, she reasoned, was to talk to them. So she bought an African grey parrot she named Alex and taught him to reproduce the sounds of the English language. “I thought if he learned to communicate, I could ask him questions about how he sees the world.” She explains.

When Pepperberg began her research with Alex, very few scientists agreed that animals were able to think. How could a scientist prove that animals might, in fact, have intelligence (智力)? “That’s why I started my studies with Alex.” Pepperberg says.

Alex the parrot was a surprisingly good talker. He learned how to use his voice to imitate (模仿) almost 100 English words, including those for foods, colors, shapes and numbers. Although imitation was once considered a simple skill, in recent years, scientists have reported that it’s a very difficult ability. It requires the imitator to form an image of the other person’s body and actions in their mind and then put his own body parts into same place. It is a behavior that shows self-awareness (自我意识). Because Alex had mastered many English words, Pepperberg could ask him questions about a bird’s basic understanding of the world. Alex could count, describe shapes and colors; he even had a basic understanding of the idea of zero.

Many of Alex’s skills are normally only for humans and primates (灵长类). But parrots, live a long time in mixed societies. And like primates, these birds must watch the changing relationships within the group. This may explain Alex’s ability to learn a human language. Parrots learn to pronounce and use our words so they can become a part of our group.

Many researchers say that creativity and language in animals, like other forms of intelligence, have developed. “People were surprised to discover that some primates make tools,” says Alex Kacelnik, an animal researcher at Oxford University. “But people also thought, ‘Well, they share our ancestry (祖先) — of course they are smart.’ Now we are finding these kinds of behaviors in some birds. But we don’t have a recently shared ancestry with birds. It means,” Kacelnik continues, “intelligence is not something only for primates or humans.”

1.Which of Alex’s skills showed self-awareness?

A.Describing colors.

B.Doing simple maths.

C.Copying human sounds.

D.Understanding the idea of zero.

2.What do parrots and primates have in common?

A.They both watch the relationships within the group.

B.They both lived a long time in the same society.

C.Neither of them can reproduce English words.

D.Neither of them likes to be part of a group.

3.Kacelnik probably agrees that ______.

A.some birds are more intelligent than humans

B.birds share a common ancestry with humans

C.only humans and primates are able to think

D.some animals are surprisingly intelligent

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Research that shows intelligence is not limited to humans.

B.Ways of teaching animals to become more intelligent.

C.How human and animal intelligence are different.

D.How animals can communicate with humans.

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In 1638, John Harvard donated some money and about four hundred books to a new university. This was the beginning of the library at Harvard University. The gift was so important that the university was named for John Harvard.

Thomas Bray began the first free lending library in the late 1600s. He set up more than 30 or these libraries in the American colonies. However, the idea for this kind of free library ended when Bray died in 1730. In 1731, Benjamin Franklin and some friends started the first subscription（订阅费） library in the United States. In a subscription library people pay money to become members, but they may borrow the books without paying again.

In the United States, every child had a free education. This idea soon led to free libraries. One of the first libraries that used tax money to buy books was a library in Peterborough, New Hampshire. This library was set up in 1833.

1.The main idea of paragraph 2 is________.

2.The underlined word “borrow” means_______.

3.The reading does not say it, but we can guess that_______.

4.Havard University began_______.

5.At the library that Franklin started, ________.

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Dawn Loggins, a homeless girl from Burns High School, is going to Harvard University in the fall.

Dawn grew up in a poor situation. Her house had no electricity or running water. So she had to do her homework in the dark. She lived with her parents who took drugs.

One summer, Dawn left home for a one­month programme in North Carolina for outstanding high school students. When she came back, she found her house empty, with a government notice on the front door. Her parents had left already and Dawn became homeless.

After learning that, teachers helped her in any way they could. Sheryl Kolton, a bus driver at Burns, even let Dawn live in her house.

Dawn didn't let her situation stop her drive to be successful. As a high school student, she joined in different school activities　 at Burns: band club,　 photography club and cross­country club. In her spare time, she gave out newspapers and did some other part­time jobs to make extra money. At the same time, she got A's in all subjects.

“When I was younger, I was able to look at all the terrible situations, and made a decision for myself that I wasn't going to end up like my parents，” Dawn said.

Dawn applied(申请) to four North Carolina universities and her dream one,　 Harvard.　 In March, 2013, she got a reply from Harvard.　 It said that she was not only admitted_to the university, but also offered a full scholarship(奖学金)．

Dawn's story has gone around the world. People have sent best wishes and money to her. Dawn is thankful for their kindness. “When I get to university, I hope to start an organization to help other students in trouble so that they can continue their education. And I know my future is going to be great.” she said.

1.After Dawn came back from the summer programme, she ________．

A. repaired her house with her friends

B. got help from teachers and Sheryl Kolton

C. lived with her parents in a dark house

D. worked as a writer for a newspaper

2.The underlined phrase “admitted to” probably means ________．

A. told to leave

B. invited to report

C. asked to clean

D. allowed to enter

3.The best title for this passage might be ________．

A. A Famous University

B. A Young Teacher

C. An Amazing Girl

D. A Kind Driver

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