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When Joe Bates was twelve years old, he lost interest in school. He stopped listening in his classes. Some of his teachers began to consider him a problem.
But a few of Joe’s teachers thought that Joe might have lost interest in schoolwork because he already understood it. They proposed that Joe try taking a university class in computer science. Joe did. He was the best student in the class. Later tests showed that his intelligence and knowledge were far greater than most children of his age. He entered university when he was thirteen, about four years earlier than most children. And by the time he was in his early twenties, Joe was teaching computer science at a university.
Joe’s story shows what can happen when a child’s unusual ability is recognized. Sadly, however, not all gifted children get this recognition. And educational experts say unusually gifted children may waste their abilities if they do not get help to develop them.
Studies show that almost twenty percent of students who fail to complete high school in the United States are gifted children.This is because gifted children can have special problems as well as special abilities. Teachers may not recognize their abilities or may not know how to keep them interested. Or they may consider such students to be troublemakers or rebels.
Gifted children may feel lonely or different because they do not know other children who share their interests.
Educators say there are more than two million gifted children in the United States today. But they say fewer than half are taking part in special education programs designed for them.
One of the most successful programs is held every summer at John Hopkins University in the state of Maryland, where Joe Bates went to school. It started in 1980 when educators saw that there must be many children like Joe.
At first, only 100 children took part in it, and now more than 1,000 children between the ages of nine and sixteen are students in the summer program.
The John Hopkins program provides studies in math and science. It also has classes for children with unusual ability in language and writing. The children study the same subject every day for several weeks. It could be biology, or history, or literature. In those few weeks, they learn as much as in a normal nine-month school year.
William Durden, the director says the program succeeds because it permits children to make progress more quickly than in a traditional program. And the children get to meet others like themselves.
49. Joe Bates stopped listening in his classes because __________.
A. he lost interest in school
B. he hated those teachers who considered him a problem
C. he had already understood what he was taught
D. he wanted to take a university class
50. When a child’s unusual ability is recognized, __________.
A. he can do whatever he likes
B. he will no longer be considered to be a troublemaker or rebel
C. he may have more success than most children of his age
D. he will certainly take part in a special education program
51. According to the passage, the most important thing is to __________.
A. recognize and develop gifted children’s unusual abilities
B. design and support special education programs for gifted children
C. help gifted children get to meet others who share their interests
D. encourage gifted children instead of treating them as a problem
52. Many gifted students fail to complete high school in the United States because _________.
A. they take part in traditional education programs
B. their unusual abilities are not recognized
C. their teachers don’t know how to keep them interested in schoolwork
D. they have special problems as well as special abilities.
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49—52 CCAD
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试题【.When Joe Bates was twelve years old, he lost interest in school. He stopped lis】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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第二节补全对话(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分^*)
根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出最佳选项,并将其答案涂在卡上71—75题。
Mike: Hello. ____61____.
Bill: Yes, it is.
Mike: ____62____.
Bill: What time do you need a taxi, sir?
Mike: My flight leaves at 2:30 this afternoon but I’d like to arrive at the station before 1:30. ____63____.
Bill: From here? Where do you live?
Mike: Oh, I’m sorry. Live at 553 Mile End Street.
Bill: Let me see. 553 Mile End Street. I’d say that it would take about half an hour. We’ll pick you up at 1:00. ____64____.
Mike: Yes, that will be fine. The driver will help me with my bag, won’t he?
Bill: ____65____. He will help you.
A.Yes, the driver is young and kind-hearted. |
B.I need a taxi to the airport, please. |
C.Do you have anything else to declare? |
D.Is it OK with you? |
F.How much do you know about our city?
G.Is this the Banks Taxi Service?
Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the sea to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down at the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean. As he got closer, he called out, “Good morning! What are you doing?’’
The young man paused, looked up and replied, “Throwing starfishes(海星)in the ocean.”
“I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfishes in the ocean?”
“The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don’t throw them in, they’ll die”
“But, young man, don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfishes all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!”
The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked another starfish and threw it into the sea, and said, “It made a difference for that one.” There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can know that gift, we will gain through the strength of our vision of the power (力量) to shape the future.
We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be better.
72.One day, the wise man saw a young man _______.
A.dancing along the beach
B.walking with a dancer
C.picking up starfish for sale
D.trying to save as many starfishes as possible
73.The underlined words “something very special” refers to ________.
A.the gifts from friends B.the strength of making decision
C.our own starfish D.the ability to make a difference
74.From the last two paragraphs, we can learn that ________.
A.the wise man realized something new and important
B.the wise man thought it was foolish of the young man to throw starfishes in the ocean.
C.the young man had the ability to make a difference
D.it is necessary for us to save starfish on the beach
75.The writer told this story to show us _____.
A.how and where we can write a good article
B.everyone can do something for the future
C.wise men are sometimes stupid
D.young men are in fact wiser than old people
(三)完形填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从30 至第40 小题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I feel it enjoyable and exciting to study in a British high school for one year. Life there was quiet different from what I 31 in China. The average size for British schools is much 32 and there were only 29 students in our class. We had to move to different classrooms for different classes. We also had different students in some classes, 33 it difficult to remember all the faces and names. I found the homework was less heavy than 34 in my old school, but all the homework was in English. That is 35 it was a bit challenging for me at first. 36, all my teachers were very helpful and I enjoyed all my subjects. My English 37 a lot as I used English every day and 38 an hour each day reading English books in the library. Students at that school are required to study Math, English and Science, but they can choose other subjects 39. I 40 to have Chinese food a lot at lunchtime there and I missed my parents very much. I usually went to the Computer Club at lunchtime, so I could e-mail my family and friends back home for free.
31. A. used to B. was similar to C. was used to D. was familiar to
32. A. less B. smaller C. fewer D. bigger
33. A. making B. causing C. resulting D. leading
34. A. it B. one C. which D. that
35. A. when B. why C. where D. because
36. A. Unfortunately B. Eventually C. Luckily D. Hopefully
37. A. improved B. raised C. rose D. lifted
38. A. took B. paid C. cost D. spent
39. A. in themselves B. of themselves C. by themselves D. to themselves
40. A. looked forward B. intended C. wished for D. did want
第二节摘录信息(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)
阅读下面短文,根据所读内容在文后第 53至第 57小题的空格里填上适当的单词或短语,并将答案转写到答题卡上。
注意:每空不超过 3个单词。
In most Chinese tea villages, March is the time of year in which locals start to pick and process tea. The usually quiet villages suddenly become crowded centers of activity, as people take out special tools and prepare for tea processing. In some villages, local residents hold traditional ceremonies, thanking heaven for its blessing. The price of tea picked in March is extremely high because it is fresh, tender and contains multiple trace elements.
China has been famous for tea production since ancient times. Of the goods transported and traded along the Old Silk Road linking China to the Middle East and Europe, the importance of tea was matched only by silk. China produces Oolong, black, green, white, yellow and dark tea. The Oolong, green and black varieties are most famous for their high quality.
Most of China"s tea villages are found in remote mountainous areas in the country"s south and southwest, where the beautiful scenery is often hidden under clouds.
53. Title: _______________
Time | From 54.__________________ till now |
Trading in the past | Along the 55.________________ to many other countries. |
Producing place | Remote and quiet tea villages |
56_________________ | Oolong, black, green, white, yellow and dark tea |
57.______for expensive March tea | Fresh, tender and containing multiple trace elements |
第三节回答问题(共 3 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 6 分)
阅读下面短文,根据第 58至第 60小题的具体要求,尽可能简要回答问题,并将答案转写到答题卡上。
ANGELA Chang didn’t think it would be so hard to turn singing into a career. She went to many different record companies. But the Taiwanese girl was always turned down for looking too young and small.
“I’d never had such difficulties before,” Chang said. “My confidence was smashed (粉碎) to pieces.”
Chang"s talent was finally recognized in 2002. When she got a contract (合同), she burst into tears.
She soon became a star. Her first album Over the Rainbow (《飞越彩虹》) sold very well. She won many awards.
“You wouldn"t believe such a powerful voice could come from such a small body,” said one musician after hearing Chang sing. “She has a special voice. You can"t forget it.”
Never give up
But the 25-year-old has other talents too. Chang is also an actress. She has starred in the popular Taiwanese TV dramas, My MVP Valentine (《MVP情人》) and At Dolphin Bay (《海豚湾恋人》). Many people remember her ordinary-girl parts in the dramas.
But acting is difficult. Chang once acted so badly that she was nearly fired. Another time it took her 27 tries to get a scene right.
“I cried when I got back home,” Chang said. “But I knew that I wouldn"t always fail. You only fail when you give up.”
Now with four albums behind her-Over the Rainbow, Aurora (《欧若拉》), Pandora (《潘朵拉》) and Flower in the Wonderland, it"s clear that Chang and music were made for each other. As she sings in one song: “I have a pair of invisible (隐形的) wings. They fly me to the skies and give me hope.”
58. What was her first album? (回答词数不超过 3个)
_______________________________________________________________________________
59. Why was Chang always turned down?(回答词数不超过 7个)
_______________________________________________________________________________60. What talents does Chang have according to the passage? (回答词数不超过5个)
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