Scott Langteau has this message for kids:spend less time playing video games.
It’s a message that many a mom and dad have tried to impress upon many a youngster (and some notsoyoungsters) who spend perhaps a bit too much time with game controllers in hand.
But the 40yearold Langteau isn’t a parent.He’s a veteran (老手) of the video game industry—one who played producer on three “Medal of Honor” games and cofounded his own game development company.
Langteau has just published a children’s books called Sofa Boy,which tells the story of a kid who spends too much time sitting on the couch with controller clutched in hand and the rather terrible consequences that follow.
It’s a fairy tale plucked straight from Langteau’s own experiences as a lad with a fondness for video games and his own bouts with a bit of game addiction.But first,Langteau would like to make one thing clear,“I’m not saying that you shouldn’t play video games.I think video games are great.I think they do great things for kids.”Instead,Langteau says his book is all about a little something called moderation (克制).
“It’s about being well rounded,” he says.“Just like with anything else,we all need to make sure that there’s a variety in what we do.”
Video gamers can be rather badtempered when it comes to accepting criticism about their favorite entertainment.And understandably so.After all,most people who go around talking about the dangers of playing video games tend to be outsiders—people who don’t play video games and certainly don’t understand that they can be a valuable and healthy form of entertainment.
But Langteau and Sofa Boy seem to be in a unique position to deliver a message of gaming moderation that the young game masses might actually listen to.After all,this is a man who understands what it means to be a kid with a passion for games.His early experience has taught him a lesson.
【小题1】Scott Langteau published Sofa Boy to________.
A.share his great skills on games |
B.warn kids against game addiction |
C.tell about his fairy tale as a kid |
D.deliver a message for video games |
A.The book implies the writer’s own story. |
B.The book describes a veteran of games. |
C.The boy in the book wins a medal in games. |
D.The boy in the book is not a video game addict. |
A.Langteau advises the young to play games within limits |
B.Langteau advises the young not to play games |
C.playing video games ruins the future of kids |
D.playing video games doesn’t benefit kids |
A.games do great good to kids |
B.gamers are usually fat and round |
C.games should be viewed from all sides |
D.gamers are to blame for their behaviors |
【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】A
【小题4】C
解析【小题1】 B
解析 推理判断题。由文章第五段可知,朗托不反对孩子们玩游戏,而且认为游戏是一种健康的娱乐,但是他声称《沙发男孩》是有关“节制”的问题,也就是说这本书警告孩子们对游戏不要过于上瘾。
【小题2】 A
解析 细节理解题。文章第五段说明这本书取材于朗托自己的亲身经历,也就是说这本书暗含作者自己的故事。
【小题3】 A
解析 推理判断题。文章第六段中朗托说我们要确保我们所做的事情是丰富多彩的,也就是说不要一直打游戏,玩游戏也要有一定的节制。
【小题4】 C
解析 推理判断题。本句原意为:“对这件事应该进行全面的考虑”,也就是说,应该从各个角度来看待玩游戏这件事情。
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Almost everyone has seen someone speed read.They appear to skim the text and still have read and absorbed the content.The people who have studied speed reading techniques will still read at different speeds;however they will undoubtedly beat those without experience.
The best and most efficient way to learn to read fast is to join in classes,where speed reading skills will be explained clearly.
The advantage of courses is that students will be shown several different strategies showing them to choose the ones they find easiest to understand the material they are reading.
Students should try to learn all the strategies presented during their courses as, once these are mastered,they will see a dramatic improvement in their reading rate,after which they can choose their preferred style. Students will see the benefits of speed reading as soon as the techniques are applied to their main field of study.
A traditional education builds habits in reading which a good speed reading course will push aside,replacing with new techniques. A comprehensive course will also advise students how to become more efficient readers;hopefully this will also encourage the desire for self improvement as well as the desire to read.
Lecturers in speed reading will usually take the time to teach students the importance of preparing the environment they work in before they read a single work remember reading at speed is all about increasing the speed of comprehension not just the speed of reading! The satisfaction of reading faster and with better comprehension skills cannot be ignored;the techniques of speed reading increase the enjoyment of reading.Speed reading is a skill to be encouraged in each and every generation of new readers.
【小题1】What's the best title of this passage?
A.Speed Reading Is an Important Skill |
B.Speed Reading Brings You Pleasure |
C.Better Attend a Special Class |
D.Your Reading Skill Have to Be Improved |
A.To practice reading at different speeds. |
B.To read fast without complete understanding. |
C.To attend classes that teach speed reading. |
D.To experience satisfaction by reading. |
A.They should choose one suitable strategy to improve speed reading. |
B.They should choose the method suitable to their main field of study. |
C.They must follow the instructions of their teachers. |
D.They should try all of them in order to choose the suitable one. |
A.The aim of the reading course is only to increase the speed of reading. |
B.The writer thinks little of the reading habits formed by traditional education. |
C.The desire to read is the key factor to improve one's reading skill. |
D.The speed reading course in designed for future generations. |
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Going to college and living away from home for the first time can be terribie.Students tend to have higher academic achievements in college when they enjoy living in the dormitory.Most colleges and universities have many programs that help first-year students adjust to studying and living in a new community.Take advantage of these programs and make new friends as you adjust to your college life.
.Greet and meet everyone in the dorm.Find out their class schedules and hobbies.You may be able to find study partners this way.Most students are just like you being away from their home the first time.Don't be afraid toknock on your neighbors'doors and introduce yourself.The residence(居住区)staff will also help you in adjusting tocollege iife.Get to know them as soon as possible.
Get along with your roommate.Your roommates can be eitherr your lifelong friends or enemies.Try to be friends to them.Respect each other, including their space.Do not use your roommates’ belongings without permission.Communicate among each other regarding your daily schedule, study or sleep habits and off campus guest visits. Always say hello.
Get involved.To adjust to college life away from home,you need to got involved in college activities.Join clubs.Attend events that are hosted by your residence life and academic departments.Attend those events with your new friends. Most colleges have many events throughout the semester.Student union is a great place to meet new friends and learn about the upcoming events.
Call home when you need to.College life can be very exciting in the beginning. Most students get lonely and homesick during the middle of the semester or during festivals,It is normal to feel sad.Call home or even visit home when you need to. Talk to your friends back home.Understand that many people love and support you and they are very proud of you.
【小题1】What does the text mainly tell us?
A.Advice on how to adjust to college life. |
B.Things that can be done in a dormitory. |
C.Places to live in when going to a college. |
D.Ways of making friends with roommates. |
A.Greet people everywhere. | B.Meet new friends. |
C.Share your hobbies. | D.Adjust to college life. |
A.Say hello to them frequently. |
B.Respect them and their space. |
C.Use their belongings secretly. |
D.Know about their living habits. |
A.find study partners | B.join clubs |
C.call your parents | D.talk to new friends |
A.Style and fashion. | B.Science and technology. |
C.Sports and health. | D.Culture and education. |
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In bringing up children, every parent watches eagerly the child's acquisition (学会) of each new skill m the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing. It is often tempting to hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of worry in the child. This might happen at any stage. A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads. On the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities, he loses his natural enthusiasm for life and his desire to find out new things for himself.
Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children. Some may be especially strict in money matters. Others are severe (严格的) over time of coming home at night or punctuality for meals. In general, the controls represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the child's own happiness.
As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality (道德). Also, parents should realize that "example is better than precept". If they are not sincere and do not practice what they preach (说教), their children may grow confused when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled.
A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents' principles and their morals can be a dangerous disappointment.
【小题1】Eagerly watching the child’s acquisition of new skills, _________________.
A.should be avoided |
B.is universal among parents |
C.sets up dangerous states of worry in the child |
D.will make the child lose interest in learning new things |
A.should encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read |
B.should expect a lot of the children |
C.should achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own |
D.should create as many learning opportunities as possible |
A.parents should be strict with their children |
B.parental controls reflect only the values of the community |
C.parental restrictions vary, and are not always for the benefit of the children alone |
D.it’s parents’ and society’s duty to control the children |
A.opinion | B.punishment | C.behavior | D.instruction |
A.follow the rules themselves |
B.be aware of the huge difference between adults and children |
C.forbid their children to follow hook teachings |
D.always ensure the security of their children |
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When times get tough,we all look for ways to cut back.When we're hungry,we eat at home instead of going out.We take buses instead of taxis.And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer.With college expenses at all?time highs,high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.
One cost?cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four.Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient.But there's a question:Would the quality of undergraduate(本科生)education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a “three?year degree”model.
I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three?year curriculum(课程)any time soon.For one thing,most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits(学分).In addition,at famous universities,the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly “throw out”one quarter of the required credits.Professors will resist “diluting(稀释)”the quality of the education they offer.
In my opinion,a quality four?year education is always superior to a quality three?year education.A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major.It is not a good idea to water down education,any more than it's not a good idea to water down medicine.If we want to help students find their way through university,we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation.We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible.We should give them a chance to earn money as interns(实习生)in meaningful part?time jobs that relate to their university studies,such as the five?year co?op program at Northeastern University.
【小题1】The first paragraph serves as a(n) ________.
A.explanation | B.definition |
C.introduction | D.comment |
A.college students are offered the co?op program |
B.electives' credits make up one quarter of the required credits |
C.all students are required to finish four?year education before graduation |
D.some excellent students can graduate ahead of time |
A.the author is a college professor |
B.the author thinks the cost of a university education is too high for people to afford |
C.the author considers the university education quality very important |
D.the author pays special attention to the all?round development of college students |
A.It's time to shorten the learning process |
B.Best learning takes place over time |
C.University education should be watered down |
D.College education calls for reform |
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Because of the financial crisis in the US and UK, college students are beginning to struggle to find ways to pay their tuition fees and accommodations.
Recently, two major US student loan lenders—Citibank and JPMorgan Chase—announced they were leaving the student loan industry altogether. Because banks currently have a lack of credit(存款额), they are reluctant to offer students lowinterest loans(贷款) that need a severalyear wait for any return of interest.
In the US, many undergraduates top up their financial needs with a private loan, although the majority can get governmentfunded loans. In the 20052006 academic year, $17 billion in private student loans was used to finance higher education. The shortfall in private funding has yet to be covered and will hit many US students hard.
Across the Atlantic, UK students have been less troubled by the crisis. Most undergraduates in the UK cover their university expenses with governmentfunded loans and grants(助学金). Their biggest concern is a sudden steep increase in student rent.
Most young professionals now rent houses, since 80 percent of UK mortgage schemes(住房抵押贷款计划) have disappeared—a direct result of the credit crisis. This has boosted the house rent market.
In large cities, UK students are paying almost 6.5 percent more in rent than the previous year. Figures from the UK organization Accommodation for Student show students in big cities such as London paying an average weekly rent of $103.
Yet, despite students' suffering, the number of this year’s university applications is expected to grow. During economic slumps, people regard further education as a way to survive tough job markets.
【小题1】According to the passage, banks are unwilling to offer students loans because ________.
A.the students are poor and sometimes they can’t pay off the debt |
B.banks prefer lending the money to the young professionals |
C.banks don’t have enough money left at the present time |
D.they think college students are not studying hard |
A.put up | B.make up | C.fill up | D.pick up |
A.UK college students have to pay more if they want to rent houses. |
B.More UK students want to further their study in college. |
C.It is not so easy for US students to loan money now. |
D.College students' tuition fees have risen greatly. |
A.there are no private student loan lenders in the UK |
B.loans for US college students will be increased next year |
C.private funding falls a little because of higherinterest loans in the US |
D.private loans play a very important role in financing US students’ education |
A.college students in the US and UK are faced with their financial crisis |
B.it is the duty of the governments to solve college students' financial crisis |
C.private student loan is a good way for college students to overcome the difficulties |
D.further education is a good way for college students to survive tough job markets |
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Sooner or later, most students are to take some form of English examinations. Often the more successful students are better prepared. However, sometimes students who do well have better test taking skills. These abilities really have nothing to do with understanding English better. They are skills that make taking the test easier, and therefore provide better results.
Here are some very important—and often ignored—guidelines to taking a test successfully.
Do not insist on completing each question before going to the next. This is extremely important. Remember one question may only be worth one point! You will become nervous when you fail to find out its answer, making you lose your concentration and leading to worse results. However, answering the questions you are sure you know results in your being more relaxed and feeling more confident.
Go through the test a second time working out the answers to more difficult questions. Sometimes questions asked are answered in later questions asking for different things.
Usually(but not always) a strong first impulse(冲动) means we know the answer and we don’t really have to think about it too much. Going back to think about it usually makes you unsure and often causes a mistake. This is very common, so be very careful!
If you don’t know the answer, write something. If you are answering a 4 possibility multiple choice question you will still have a 25% chance of being correct!
Taking a test is as much for you as is for your teacher, so never cheat. If you cheat, you don’t help yourself in the long run.
【小题1】In the first paragraph, the writer stresses the importance of ______.
A.better preparations for exams. |
B.better understanding of English. |
C.better skills at taking exams. |
D.better results of taking exams. |
A.to first answer the questions which are easier to you. |
B.to depend on your first impulse to answer the questions. |
C.to search the test paper for all the answers to the questions. |
D.to give up the questions whose answers you don’t know. |
A.pay much attention to their testing skills. |
B.often give up a difficult test halfway. |
C.often get higher results by cheating. |
D.don’t believe in their first impulse. |
A.Effective Studying Methods. | B.Effective Test Taking Skills. |
C.Getting Better Exam Results. | D.Being Successful Students. |
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Although websites such as Facebook and MySpace experienced rapid growth during the middle of the first decade of the 21st century, some users remain unaware of the fact that the information they post online can come back to haunt them. First, employers can monitor employees who maintain a blog, photo diary, or website. Employers can look for controversial(引起争议的) employee opinions, sensitive information disclosures, or wildly inappropriate conduct. For example, a North Carolina newspaper fired one of its features writers after she created a blog on which she wrote about the strange things of her job and coworkers without signing her real name.
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Although more users of websites such as Facebook are becoming aware of the potential dangers of online identities, many regular users still fail to take there basic security precautions(警惕). First, only make your information available to a specific list of individuals whom you approve. Second , regularly search for potentially harmful information about yourself that may have been posted by mistake or by a disgruntled
(不满的)former associate. Thrid, never post obviously offensive material will likely make its way to the wider world. By taking these simple steps, members of the digital world can realize the many benefits of e-community without experiencing some of the damaging unintended consequences.
【小题1】The main purpose of the passage is to _____.
A.explain the growth of the digital world from the view of privacy |
B.discuss the risks of the digital world and suggest ways to protect yourself |
C.propose steps Facebook, MySpace and Google can take to protect user privacy |
D.illustrate(说明) potential unintended uses of private information |
A.know to whom you make your online information available |
B.actively hunt for damaging information posted about you or under your name |
C.speak with employers to inform them of any misinformation published about you |
D.avoid uploading information that would be extremely damaging if it were discovered |
A.Information obtained unwillingly from the Internet is permitted in court. |
B.It is impossible to protect yourself from unintended uses of information online. |
C.Even if you restrict who can view your data, the government may still access it. |
D.Done properly, posting offensive information about oneself brings no risk. |
A.offers detailed examples to support previous viewpoints |
B.further explores the ill-effects of the Internet on the protection of privacy |
C.summarizes the points of the above paragraphs |
D.provides suggestions to overcome the previously mentioned problems |
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Parents are fuelling bad behavior among their children by attempting to "buy" their love with expensive gifts nowadays.
Over recent decades we seem to have created a "must have" culture among our young people. Many mothers and fathers believe they are "failing as parents" if they are unable to ensure that their children have the latest toy, electronic devices (the lap-top, cellphones, Game Boy, etc.) along with their friends. In many cases, families also feel pressured to enroll (使加入) children in "'every interest club or after-school activity that is available" to fill up their time like most of the other children.
But experts warned that the move might affect "precious family time" negatively. Graham Gorton, chairman of the Independent Schools Association, said that parents spent too much time filling their children's lives, which had a series of negative effects on "the very precious family time that exists".
"It seems that those times when a whole weekend without planned work was seen as a luxury (奢侈) and a perfect opportunity to spend time together and share those valuable moments of childhood are long gone," Mr. Gorton said. "As a child I only once said that phrase that parents feared 'I'm bored'. Immediately my mother took action and produced a list of jobs and then insisted that I complete every one of them. Though l didn't think cleaning all the floors could really get rid of my boredom, I enjoyed the feeling of staying at home with my mother and brothers."
Earlier this year, some researchers suggested that relatively wealthy parents were sometimes guilty of failing to teach basic social skills to children. "Often, it’s the rich middle classes that buy off their children through the computer and the TV. That then sets them apart from their family, and then the parents are surprised when their child isn’ t coming to school."
【小题1】The second paragraph mainly tells us that ________.
A.today’s children have little time to play |
B.today’s children depend on electronic tools too much |
C.today’s parents feel pressured by the "'must have" culture |
D.being qualified parents becomes harder for today's young people |
A.That children must have what other children have. |
B.That children must have proper pressure to work hard. |
C.That children must have special skills to ensure a better future. |
D.That parents must have patience to know their children better. |
A.Plan fewer activities for their children to improve family time. |
B.Buy their children fewer things that they are fond of. |
C.Give their children more housework to do. |
D.Leave their children alone when the kids feel bored. |
A.children enjoyed doing housework |
B.children never thought life was boring |
C.children liked to spend time with their family |
D.children often had some planned work after school |
A.wealthy parents don’t like teaching basic social skills to children |
B.parents should be much more strict with their children at home |
C.children should not be brought up in a wealthy and pleasant environment |
D.only satisfying children’s material needs is not a good way of parenting |
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