D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform 32. People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform _______. A. suggests quality work B. discards his social identity
C. appears to be more practical D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes 33. The chief function of a uniform is to _______. A. provide practical benefits to the wearer B. make the wearer catch the public eye C. inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself D. provide the wearer with a professional
34 According to the passage, people wearing uniforms _______. A. are usually helpful B. have little or no individual freedom C. tend to lose their individuality D. enjoy greater popularity
35. The best title for this passage would be _______. A. Uniforms and Society B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms
C
One of the strongest arguments for the raising of the school leaving age (ROSLA) has been that it will bring us some way nearer to ―equality of opportunity‖.?
Many people like to think of our present system of schooling as providing plenty of steps up the ladder of success for clever children. It would be good to think that no one who is really bright can be missed out when the state system is obviously so complete. It is obvious, for instance, that many children from less wealthy homes reach university or do well in other ways.?
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Unfortunately, we now have plenty of proofs that many children of every level of ability do much less well than they could. For instance, during the years of national military service it was possible to test the intelligence of all male 18-to-20-year-old. Half of those soldiers who were placed in the two highest ability groups had left school at 15.
It has also been shown that the percentage of working class children going to university is almost the same now as it was in 1939. One study of 5000 children from birth to 21 years old shows that up to half the bright pupils from working class homes left school when they reached 16 years old. Moreover, there is no difference in intelligence between the sexes, but far more boys than girls stay in education after 16.
It is clear from this and many other proofs that many children are still leaving school too early to benefit from the prizes — money, social respectability, and interesting jobs — which higher education gives. It is clear too that the reasons why such children leave have much to do with their social background. Their parents often need the extra money another money-earner would bring in; they don’t value education for itself because their own was probably dull and unhappy. It is not so much that they force their sons and daughters to leave school, rather than they tend to say, ―It’s up to you.‖?
36. It is hoped that ROSLA will give all children _____________.? A. a more enjoyable time at school B. the same chances in society ? C. the right to a better school D. higher scores in intelligence tests?
37. People would like to think that _____________.?
A. equal numbers of poor and wealthy children reach university? B. those with the least money get the best education? C. intelligent children are always selected by the system? D. only really clever children do well?
38. Working class children are thought to be at a disadvantage because _____________. A. many of the clever ones leave school early?
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B. fewer go to university than ever before? C. more than half leave school when they are 16? D. fewer boys than girls stay at school after 16?
39. Many children leave school early because _____________.? A. their social background makes them unhappy? B. they have to give something to their family’s income? C. their school is a dull and unhappy place?
D. their parents don’t allow them to make their own decisions?
40. This article shows that equal opportunity in education _____________.? A. is a thing of the past B. has not yet been achieved?
C. is there for those who deserve it D. has greatly improved our society
D
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.?
The study also found the effect is greater, the younger people learn a second language.? A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of ―early bilinguals‖ who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that grey matter density(密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference.?______
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―Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,‖ said the scientists.?
It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.?
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. ―Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible(灵活的),‖he said. ―You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.‖
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. ―Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,‖ explained the scientists.? 41. The main subject talked about in this passage is_____________.? A. science on learning a second language? B. man's ability of learning a second language? C. language can help brain power? D. language learning and maths study?
42. In the second paragraph, the writer mentions ―exercise‖ in order to_____________. A. say language is also a kind of physical labor?
B. prove that one needs more practice when he (she) is learning a language? C. to show the importance of using the language when you learn the language? D. make people believe language learning helps grey matter work well? 43. The underlined word ―bilingual‖ probably means_____________.? A. a researcher on language learning B. a second language learner?
C. a person who can speak two languages D. an active language learner ?
44. We may know from the scientific findings that_____________.?
A. the earlier you start to learn a second language the higher the grey matter density is
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B. there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesn't know a second language?
C. the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on people's brain D. the ability of learning a second language is changing all the time?
45. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that_____________.? A. learning a second language is the same as studying maths
B. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in study other subjects C. Italian is the best choice for you as a second language?
D. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
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A. Pasta House –– new Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It’s always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.
B. A Taste of India –– famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you’re planning to go on the weekend make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.
C. Paris Match –– this is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surrounding. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.
D. Mountain Diner –– not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside
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