It is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions(情感) and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.
Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和……相符) the "boy code" of hiding their emotions to be a "real man".
Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.
George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.
The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.
But in single-sex schools teachers can adjust lessons to boys’ learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.
Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with "boy-focused" approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute eye, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given "hands-on" lessons where they are allowed to walk around. "Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine(女性的) and prefer the modern genre (類型) in which violence and sexism are major themes," James wrote.
Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be "masterful and in charge" in relationships. "In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means," the study reported.
1.Traditionally, in a mixed school ,boys __________.
A. behave more responsibly B. perform relatively better
C. grow up more healthily D. receive a better education
2.The writer argues that a single-sex school would __________.
A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freely
B. help boys to be more competitive in schools
C. force boys to be their emotions to be "real men"
D. naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man
3.In Abigail James’ opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is ______.
A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in
B. boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted
C. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics of boys
D. teaching can be designed to promote boys’ team spirit
4.The underlined word "acute" in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. lovely B. serious
C. sharp D. dull
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I was shopping with my wife and we have plenty of things to buy. We drove to the centre of the city but stopped our car in front of a shop. An hour later, we came back to the car. But it was strange that we could open the doors. So we asked the policeman for help. He was glad to help us. a few minutes later, he got the door open. Just then a man came up and shouted angry, “What are you doing with my car?” We were surprising and went to see the number of the car. It was not his. We were very embarrassed on that time. What do you think that we did then? We had to speak sorry to the man.
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Founded in 1764 by French traders, St. Louis today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States. There are many attractive destinations for tourists.
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
Dog lovers who visit St. Louis won’t want to miss this 14,000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of other dog art objects.
The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. Admission is $ 5 for adults, $ 2.50 for seniors, and $1 for children up to 14.
Anheuser Busch Brewery
The Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.
Gateway Arch
Designed by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country’s National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one milion people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.
St. Louis Zoo
First version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, but in the century since it has grown into one of the chief zoos in the world. The passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9,000 animals of over 800 species.
The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.
1.If a senior high school student plans to visit American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog with his parents and his five-year-old brother, he has to pay ______.
A. $8.5 B. $12
C. $13.5 D. $16
2.Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE?
A. It was built in three years
B. You can see the city clearly on the top of the Arch
C. It is the largest of the country’s National Monuments
D. President Jefferson was buried there
3.If you plan to visit the St. Louis Zoo, you can go there _____.
A. at 8:30 a.m. in summer B. at 5:30 p.m. in winter
C. on Christmas D. on New Year
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About 10 years ago I was having my annual party and my niece came to see me. As she______around the room, she noted that my employees seemed happy. Then, I asked her how she thought I did that. “I’m sure you treat them ______,”she replied. “That’s half of it,” I said. “Do you know ______ the other half is?”
She didn’t have the answer. So what’s the answer? I______ the unhappy people. People laughed at this point. I wish I were ______. I’m not. I have learned that as a manager you cannot make everyone happy. Good ______ requires training, communicating and patience.
Don’t ______me wrong. This doesn’t happen a lot. There’s no joy in the ______ of firing someone. And it’s not always the employee’s ______— there are many bad bosses out there. And not all employees ______ your company. I don’t have a Ph.D., an M.B.A, or even an economics degree. What I do have is a ______ company. Now I know some people argue that business is_______ making money, and not everyone has to be happy. When you _____ a company, you have the right to ______ yourself with the people you choose.
I have a good day today. Not ______I’ve got a big order or great _______ reports. I have wonderful people working for me. They care. They are committed(承擔(dān)). ______, they understand the whole customer-staff-company triangle, where all of the legs ________ each other. When you have the right people, business is much________. I know because I have ________ it.
1.A. showed B. looked C. turned D. came
2.A. nicely B. firmly C. strictly D. seriously
3.A. which B. that C. what D. who
4.A. trick B. hire C. dislike D. fire
5.A. crying B. joking C. cheating D. regretting
6.A. assessment B. agreement C. management D. employment
7.A. bring B. think C. treat D. get
8.A. way B. chance C. act D. form
9.A. decision B. failure C. fortune D. fault
10.A. suit B. believe C. choose D. understand
11.A. funny B. large C. happy D. busy
12.A. with B. beyond C. into D. about
13.A. leave B. join C. own D. share
14.A. relax B. help C. amaze D. surround
15.A. until B. because C. after D. that
16.A. physical B. written C. technical D. financial
17.A. Besides B. However C. Otherwise D. Therefore
18.A. support B. fight C. hold D. hurt
19.A. busier B. easier C. safer D. higher
20.A. made B. forgotten C. got D. put
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增加:在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧),并在其下面寫出該加的詞。
刪減:把多余的詞用斜線( \ )劃掉。
修改:在錯詞下面劃一橫線, 并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。
注意:1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞;
2. 只允許修改10處, 多者(從第11處起)不計分。
I was on my way to school on this morning when I caught sight of an old lady lie on the ground. It was raining heavy, so I ran to her quickly but held an umbrella over her. Then I called 120 immediately. While waiting the ambulance, I took down my coat to keep her warm. Soon the ambulance arrived. Seeing a lady sent to hospital, I felt quite relaxing. Late as I was for school today, I took great pride in what I have done. From my point of view, it is our responsibility to give a helping hand to those who are in troubles.
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科目:高中英語 來源:黑龍江省2017屆高三考前得分訓(xùn)練(三)英語試卷 題型:完形填空
It's true that “A small change can make a big difference” in our life. A better technical term that can well ______ this idea is the “Butterfly Effect”. A butterfly's ______ wings can make changes in the path of a tornado; it may ______ create or prevent a tornado at a certain location.
The “Butterfly Effect” plays a role in our ______ to a great extent. Small ______ could make a huge difference in our relationships. Most of the time we take things for granted in our ______ relations. We don't even think of saying “Thank You” to our parents as we ______ they are supposed to do things for us. Understanding some of the subtle(細膩的)feelings of our loved ones and ______ them the way they need would ______ change the relationship into a stronger one. I've come across people who feel ______ in their relationships as they ______ to address these small needs.
The “Butterfly Effect” also plays a role in our work. Looking ______ into the smallest details while starting a ______ is critical. A subtle mistake while taking care of our customer's ______ could end up creating big trouble at the end of the process. This would mean a huge expense to ______ at the final delivery stage.
Every morning, the time it takes me to ______ to my office depends on what time I start from my home. It usually takes 30 minutes if I start at 7:20 am. It takes more than a(n) ______ if I start at 7:30 am. At first I was ______ how just a 10-minute difference initially could add more than 30 minutes to the journey. ______ , the number of vehicles that come out on the road increases more than twice due to that 10-minute ______ and it looks like butterflies crowding on the road. Yes, this is nothing but the “Butterfly Effect”.
1.A. develop B. absorb C. explain D. shape
2.A. white B. tiny C. long D. flat
3.A. even B. yet C. only D. ever
4.A. education B. experience C. needs D. relationships
5.A. excuses B. conditions C. gestures D. promises
6.A. normal B. close C. public D. cultural
7.A. believe B. expect C. doubt D. declare
8.A. entertaining B. educating C. analyzing D. supporting
9.A. possibly B. frequently C. definitely D. suddenly
10.A. satisfaction B. pressure C. sympathy D. anger
11.A. forgot B. pretended C. failed D. refused
12.A. carefully B. differently C. proudly D. calmly
13.A. journey B. race C. discussion D. project
14.A. tasks B. requirements C. decisions D. adventures
15.A. correct B. discover C. collect D. express
16.A. walk B. drive C. ride D. move
17.A. week B. month C. day D. hour
18.A. pleased B. confident C. confused D. patient
19.A. In fact B. Above all C. In general D. At once
20.A. detour B. deed C. delight D. delay
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科目:高中英語 來源:河北省2017屆高三(承智班)下學(xué)期(5-15)英語周練試卷 題型:七選五
Maybe you are an ordinary student.1. This is not necessarily so.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here’s how:
Plan your time carefully.When planning your work,you should make a list of things that you have to do.After making this list,you should make a schedule of your time.First arrange your time for eating,sleeping,dressing,etc,then decide a good,regular time for studying.2. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems,but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.
Make good use of your time in class.3. Listening carefully in class means less work later.Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly.When you get home from school,go over your notes,review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day,read that material.4. If you do these things regularly,the material will become more meaningful,and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test,so don’t be over-worried
.5. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
A.This will help you understand the next class.
B.You probably think you will never be a top student.
C.Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
D.No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E.There are other methods that might help you with your study.
F.Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.
G.Make full use of spare time to take note of what the teacher says in class.
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科目:高中英語 來源:貴州省2017屆高三第十一次模擬(5月)英語試卷 題型:完形填空
Evelyn Glennie was the first lady of solo percussion in Scotland. In an interview, she talked about how she became a percussion soloist (打擊樂器獨奏演員) in spite of her disability.
“Early on I decided not to allow the ____ of others to stop me from becoming a musician. I grew up on a farm in northeast Scotland and began ____ piano lessons when I was eight. The older I got, the more my passion (酷愛) for music grew. But I also began to gradually lose my ____. Doctors concluded that the nerve damage was the ____ and by age twelve, I was completely deaf. But my love for music never ____ me.
“My ____ was to become a percussion soloist, even though there were none at that time. To perform, I ____ to hear music differently from others. I play in my stocking feet and can ____ the pitch of a note (音調(diào)高低) by the vibrations (振動). I feel through my body and through my ____. My entire sound world exists by making use of almost every ___ that I have.
“I was ____ to be assessed as a musician, not as a deaf musician, and I applied to the famous Royal Academy of Music in London. No other deaf student had ____ this before and some teachers ____ my admission. Based on my performance, I was _____admitted and went to ____ with the academy’s highest honors.
“After that, I established(使立足) myself as the first full-time solo percussionist. I ____ and arranged a lot of musical compositions since ____ had been written specially for solo percussionists.
“I have been a soloist for over ten years. ____ the doctor thought I was totally deaf, it didn’t ____ that my passion couldn’t be realized. I would encourage people not to allow themselves to be ____ by others. Follow your passion; follow your heart, they will lead you to the place you want to go.”
1.A. conditions B. opinions C. actions D. recommendations
2.A. enjoying B. choosing C. taking D. giving
3.A. sight B. hearing C. touch D. taste
4.A. evidence B. result C. excuse D. cause
5.A. left B. excited C. accompanied D. disappointed
6.A. purpose B. decision C. promise D. goal
7.A. turned B. learned C. used D. ought
8.A. tell B. see C. hear D. smell
9.A. carefulness B. movement C. imagination D. experience
10.A. sense B. effort C. feeling D. idea
11.A. dissatisfied B. astonished C. determined D. discouraged
12.A. done B. accepted C. advised D. admitted
13.A. supported B. followed C. required D. opposed
14.A. usually B. finally C. possibly D. hopefully
15.A. study B. research C. graduate D. progress
16.A. wrote B. translated C. copied D. read
17.A. enough B. some C. many D. few
18.A. However B. Although C. When D. Since
19.A. mean B. seem C. conclude D. say
20.A. directed B. guided C. taught D. limited
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科目:高中英語 來源:安徽省滁州市2016-2017學(xué)年高二5月聯(lián)考英語試卷 題型:書面表達
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