Question

【题目】第二节 阅读短文，根据其内容完成表格。

History is still a compulsory(必修的) subject at lower levels and pupils still choose to study it at higher levels. However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach history. This passage will deal with the arguments that oppose and support teaching history in school, concluding that we should teach history, because the value of the subject goes beyond the classroom.First of all, many pupils suggest that history is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful. Some people argue that math and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education. Other people say that we should spend the money on teaching science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy. However, when we teach history, we are just looking back at the past. The economic benefits of this area are less obvious.

On the other hand, there are several reasons why it is a good idea to teach history. Teaching history is important because students should be able to understand the background to current issues in the news. This will create better-informed citizens. Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand the culture and background of the society they live in. In addition to learning about the past, history teaching can help students to think for themselves. Finally, it also improves pupils' reading and writing skills, which can help them become better students.

In conclusion, though there are clearly arguments on both sides, it seems to me that we should teach children about the past because the advantages of teaching the subject go beyond the contest of the classes. I would say the teaching of history helps to create well-educated generation.

【1】___________

【2】___________

【3】___________

【4】___________

【5】___________

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】Should we teach history?

【2】more useful subjects

【3】moves a country forward

【4】(to)understand the culture and background

【5】(to) make progress

【解析】

这篇文章主要讲述了反对和支持学校历史教学的一些观点。

【1】根据文中History is still a compulsory(必修的) subject at lower levels andpupils still choose to study it at higher levels. However, there is anongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach history.可知这篇短文主要是讨论了我们应该教历史课吗？故填Should we teach history?

【2】根据文中.First of all, many pupils suggest that history is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful.可知，许多学生认为历史是不那么有趣的学校科目之一，政府应该把时间和金钱花在更有用的科目上。这里是说更有用的科目。故填more useful subjects。

【3】根据文中Other people say that we should spend the money on teaching science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy.可知，其他人说，我们应该花费一些钱去教科学，因为这可以推动一个国家前进，并有利于经济发展。故填moves a country forward。

【4】根据文中Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand the culture and background of the society they live in可知，这里是是说它帮助小学生们理解他们生活在这个社会的文化和背景。故填(to)understand the culture and background。

【5】根据文中Finally, it also improves pupils' reading and writing skills, which can help them become better students可知，它帮助小学生们在写作和阅读方面取得进步。故填(to) make progress。