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US enrollment(入学注册)of international students declined for the second year in a row, sending waves of unease across American colleges and universities, which see students from abroad as a buffer (缓冲) against the falling number of US high-school students graduating each year.

The number of new international students enrolling at American institutions fell by 6.6% during the 2017-18 academic year, while a 3.3% decline the year before, according to a report by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The total number of international students in the US plus those working here on a student visa rose by just 1.5% this year. That was down from average annual growth of 6.1% over the past decade. Several factors are driving the decrease. Visa and immigration policy changes by the Trump administration have prevented some international students from enrolling, college administrators and immigration analysts said. A strong dollar has made US college tuition relatively more expensive, Canadian and European universities are competing fiercely for the same students, and headlines about mass shootings also may have prevented some students, said Allan Goodman, president of IIE.

Foreign students are big business. They pumped $42 billion into US college and university coffers (金库) in the 2017-18 school year alone.

1.The US government is expecting for more International students because _________.

A.they need gifted students from all over the world

B.the population in the US is growing older and older

C.they can compete with the universities from all over the world

D.fewer US high-school students graduate each year

2.The number of new international students enrolling at American institutions fell by_____ during 2016-17 academic year.

A.6.6% B.3.3%

C.1.5% D.6.1%

3.The decrease of the US enrollment of international students lay in several factors Except that　　　　 .

A.the immigration policy has been changed

B.the expense of studying in America is high now

C.there were too many reports about gun shooting

D.the big mountain fire frightened the students away

4.What is the best title for this passage?

A.US sees fewer international students

B.America’s new policies

C.Fewer Chinese students study in the US

D.More money will go into the US

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1.How long in advance should a written withdrawal notice be given?

A.A whole holiday. B.At least six weeks.

C.A whole term. D.At least one day.

2.What do we know about tuition fees?

A.They must be fully paid.

B.They stay the same every year.

C.They vary with the number of days attended.

D.They can’t be paid with the refundable deposit.

3.In which section of a school’s brochure might the text appear?

A.Study Tips. B.Application Procedures.

C.Terms and Conditions. D.Frequently Asked Questions.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

The International Summer School of Scotland’s creative writing course is designed for students aged between 13 and 18 of all levels and interests who have a desire to explore their ability and challenge themselves creatively. Introductory and advanced workshops will introduce students to all the stages of the writing process, including thinking of ideas, writing and revising drafts and editing.

1) Discover writing through a range of creative projects including writing essays, short stories and poetry.

2) Learn tools and ways needed to discover your own voice.

3) Learn how to use the world around you as a source of ideas and inspiration.

4) Benefit from regular writing practice.

5) Help produce the summer school magazine and get your work in print.

All students will work together to produce The International Summer School of Scotland’s creative writing magazine which will include a selection of their creative work.

Program Dates:

Session 1: July 4th — July 25th, 2010

Session 2: July 28th — August 18th, 2010

In addition to our academic programs we also offer some in-depth elective courses. Part of the summer school students will have the opportunity to join in one of the following electives: golf, theatre, film, art and tennis. These courses will enable summer school students to discover and experience exciting subjects while gaining new skills and expertise (专门知识).

The timetable below shows a typical week at the International Summer School of Scotland.

1.You can attend the creative course if you are at the age of ________.

A．12               B．14               C．19               D．21

2.How long does each of the sessions last according to the passage?

A．About half a month.                     B．Around a month.

C．About three weeks.                      D．Around two months.

3.From the passage we can know that ________.

A．the school is open to children from rich families

B．students in the school have to work in the workshop

C．students in the school can benefit by selling the magazines

D．not all students in the school have to play golf

4.What activity may students in the school do between 16:00 and 18:00 on Wednesday?

A．Academic Classes.                       B．Sporting Activity.

C．A Cultural Trip.                         D．Elective Classes.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Mandy, ___ university student from Canada, teaches us ___ history of western art.

A. an; the                            B. a; the                     C. the; /                      D. the; a

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Mandy, ___ university student from Canada, teaches us ___ history of western art.

A. an; the　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. a; the　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 C. the; /　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. the; a

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

Malia Obama, the elder daughter of former US President Barack Obama, would postpone enrolling in Harvard. She would take a gap year.

Gap years are so popular in Britain that more than 200,000 students take them every year. However, they are virtually unknown to many students in the US. Only about 1 percent of graduating seniors, or about 30,000 Americans students, decide to take a year off between high school and college.

Gap years, as defined by most US colleges, are structured educational periods of travel, volunteering or other kinds of learning through experiences. They usually have to be approved by the colleges which students plan to attend, and more American students, like Malia Obama, have started to take gap years.

According to American Gap Association(AGA)surveys, there was a 22 percent increase in students taking gap years in 2015 over the previous year.

While many colleges and particularly public universities don’t allow students to postpone enrollment, Florida State Universality has begun encouraging its freshmen to take a year off from their studies in order to get some extra maturity and new experience.

“We know very clearly now that gap years can be an educational experience that changes you completely,” said Joe O’shea, the president of(AGA),“Gap years help increase students’ focus while their identities and future plans take shape.”

She believes gap years are good ways for young people to get away from their comfortable lives or pressures from society, and to see their lives from a new angle. “It helps you choose your path, instead of letting it choose you.

Karis Engle spent a year with a charitable organization in Haiti at age 18. The experience has made her realize that she wants to help others. Now Engle has become the president of the Glades Initiative, a non-profit organization that helps with food security in communities in southern Florida. She said the immersion in a very different culture completely changed her worldview. By the time she entered Bethel College in Kansas a year later, her life had changed. “I felt like I was different from most people there. I knew clearly what I wanted to study, which was international development with an emphasis on social work.”

1.The example of Malia Obama is to show ________.

A. some American students begin to take gap years

B. taking gap years is necessary for American students

C. fewer students want to take gap years in America

D. famous persons encourage their children to take gap years

2.From the passage, we can infer that ________.

A. American governments support seniors to take gap years

B. American students taking gap years will have a sharp increase soon

C. students who take gap years needn’t apply to college

D. students taking gap years are not just for making money

3.Karis Engle thinks ________.

A. taking gap years has influenced her cultural choices

B. taking gap years seldom affects participants’ worldview

C. taking gap years is very valuable for her to choose her career

D. taking gap years is helpful for her entry into college

4.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To advertise for taking gap years.

B. To introduce the situation of gap years in the US.

C. To discuss how to take gap years.

D. To share opinions about taking gap year.

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Most of us seem to reach our peak of alertness (警觉) around noon. Soon after that, alertness declines, and sleepiness may set in by mid-afternoon.

Your short-term memory is best during the morning—in fact, about 15 percent more efficient than at any other time of day. So, students, take notice: when you are faced with a morning exam, it really does pay to review your notes right before the test is given.

However, long-term memory is different. Afternoon is the best time for learning materials that you want to recall days, weeks or months later. Politicians, business executives or others who must learn speeches would be smart to do their memorizing during that time of day. You should try to do most of your studying in the afternoon, rather than late at night. Many students believe they memorize better while burning the midnight oil because their short-term recall is better during the early hours of the morning than in the afternoon. But short-term memory won’t help them much several days later, when they face the exam.

By contrast, we tend to do best on tasks related to the process of knowing, understanding, and learning numbers during the morning hours.

What about sports? During afternoon and early evening, you’re able to react the quickest to an outside stimulus—like a baseball speeding toward you. Studies have also shown that late in the day, when your body temperature is peaking, you will consider PE easier and less tiring—whether it actually is or not. That means you are more likely to work harder during a late afternoon or early evening workout, and therefore benefit more from it.

In fact, all of your senses—taste, sight, hearing, touch and smell—may be at their keenest during late afternoon and early evening. That could be why dinner usually tastes better to us than breakfast.

While all of us follow the same general pattern of ups and downs, the exact timing varies from person to person. It all depends on how your “biological” day is structured. Each of us can increase our knowledge about our individual rhythms. Learn how to listen to the inner beats of your body; let them set the pace of your day. You will live a healthier and happier life.

1.What does the underlined “it really does pay” mean?

A．It will cost a lot.                         B．It requires price.

C．It is very painful.                        D．It is worthwhile.

2.If there is an English exam two weeks later, you should go over English ____________ for days before that.

A．in the afternoon                        B．in the late evening

C．in the early morning                     D．right before the exam

3.From the passage, it can be inferred that ______________.

A．we eat more food at noon

B．we feel most tired if we exercise in the evening

C．it is a good choice to study math in the morning

D．we feel most sleepy before noon

4.Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．What’s Your Best Time of the Day for Different Tasks

B．How to Live a Healthier and Happier Life

C．How to Study Efficiently

D．How to Keep Your Best State of Learning

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Bank of China and Alibaba are the dream employers for Chinese students, according to a new survey.

The survey of more than 55,000 students, 1.(conduct) by a research firm Universum, found that 2.(rough)a quarter want to work for an international company, while only 9% want to work for a start-up. Five percent want to start 3.own business.

When it comes to desirable companies, business students4.(name)Bank of China the top choice for seven years, and it shows no signs of 5.(give)up its lead.

William Wu, manager of Universum, said that banking remains6.attractive industry for young Chinese. “China’s government is now emphasizing the revolution of finance industry, 7.leaves the younger generation with the impression that though banking is a 8.(tradition)industry, there are still a lot of development 9.(opportunity),” Wu said.

Alibaba improved six places from 2014, 10.(rank)second among business students. It held a record-breaking $25 billion IPO in September.

高三英语短文填空困难题查看答案及解析

Not only did the students ask for changes in the list of required subjects，but they also demanded the right to choose their courses according to their own taste and future needs．No more fixed programs,no guidance from educators and professors．All they wanted was to get their degree as fast as possible and go to work．

Although the educators didn’t all agree；a majority recognized that time had indeed changed and that education should perhaps adapt itself to the realities of modern society．Colleges and universities revised their programs to include a large number of specialized courses in business，nursing，engineering，and other professional fields．In the 1960s they also added courses requested by the students because they considered them“relevant(相关的)”(Women Studies，Revolution，or Black History)or useful(glass blowing，infant care，slow running，or family life)．The students were granted the right to choose their courses as they wished．Many traditional subjects had to be dropped，including history and foreign languages；the liberal education courses that were still useful were often neglected(忽视)by the students，who didn’t feel like working hard to learn something that was not required for graduation．

Whether the revised programs have helped college graduates to find employment quickly is not clear．But after fifteen or twenty years of experimentation，they have raised a lot of criticism．Some of it comes from the graduates themselves,who discover that their practical knowledge is neither deep nor flexible(灵活的)．As soon as they progress to higher positions，they find that they need management training and more study in their own field．Besides，they feel disabled by their lack of general knowledge,for example，by their ignorance of the language and culture of the foreigners with whom they are doing business. Most of all they suffer from their inability to use English，their own language，easily and properly.

1.The students also demanded      ，besides a change of program.

2.What was the reaction of the colleges towards the students’demand?

3.Who is it that criticized the new system of education?

4.In the opinion of the critics，the main problems are      .

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Increased College Enrollment（入学）

In recent years, there is a steady increase in college enrollment. To many high-school students, it's definitely good news，for they would have better chance of receiving higher education.

You don't have to look very far to find out the advantages of the increased college enrollment. For one thing, it lessens the worries of both high school graduates and their parents. Besides，increased college enrollment can contribute to raise the educational level of our nation. What's more, increased college enrollment can provide more students with specialized knowledge, thus serving our development in a positive way.

On the other hand, we can not deny that there are some potential problems about increased college enrollment. To begin with, with the increased number of students, the shortage of teaching staff and facilities becomes clearly seen. Worst of all, increased college enrollment leads to increased competition in the job market.

It's not an easy task to tell whether the tendency should be encouraged. As to me, it's laudable to grant more students higher education. But a college degree is by no means a guarantee for a better job or future. To cast a promising career, we need a lot more abilities which we can not learn from college.

[写作内容]

1. 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

2. 然后用120个词写一篇文章, 包括一下要点：

1）高校扩招的益处： 1.缓解了父母和高中生们的心理压力;提高全国教育水平;

2.培养更多有专长的人才。

2）扩招造成的一些问题：造成大学里师资和教学设施短缺;使就业市场竞争更加激烈。

3）我对大学扩招的看法

[写作要求]

1）文章可参照阅读材料的内容,但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子；

2）不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；

3）题目自定。

[评分标准]    概括准确, 语言规范, 内容合适, 篇章连贯。

高三英语书面表达中等难度题查看答案及解析