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  Pupils work harder in lessons if they are taught by a man, a study has claimed.Male teachers are more likely to improve pupils' self-esteem and are judged by pupils to be more fair, according to a study published by the Department for Education.

  But there is a significant shortage of male teachers, especially in primary schools, with reports last month indicating that almost one in three primaries has an all-female teaching staff.The latest figures heightened fears that schools are becoming dominated(主宰)by women and children are being denied access to male role models in the classroom.

  Researchers at the London School of Economics and Westminster University conducted an experiment in which each of 1,200 pupils in 29 schools was given &2.They could use the money to “buy” up to 10 questions at a cost of 20p each, which they then had to answer.If they were right they were given an extra 20p, but if they were wrong they lost 209.Boys and girls who had a male teacher chose on average almost half a question more than those taught by women, indicating that they had a more positive outlook on the rewards of effort, the study said.

  Researchers wrote:“One of the most significant results featured in this experiment is the positive effect of male teachers on effort.The experiment suggests that higher ability pupils either believed that the teacher would reward them more favorably or had a preference for working hard to please the teacher.”

  According to the Good Teacher Training Guide, 86 per cent of new teachers entering prinmary schools are female, along with 62 per cent of those entering secondary schools.

  Professor Alan Smithers, of Buckingham University, said:“This is an interesting and somewhat surprising finding, but it does underline the importance of having a good mix of made and female teachers in classes.”

(1)

Which of the following is true of the passage?

[  ]

A.

Male teachers are more fair than female teachers.

B.

Now most primary schools are in need of teachers.

C.

The author thinks that male teachers are better than female teachers.

D.

Most people are afraid that their children can't get access to male teachers.

(2)

What is the author's attitude to the finding that pupils work harder in lessons if they are taught by a man?

[  ]

A.

He is for the finding.

B.

He doesn't show his opinion about it.

C.

He is against the finding.

D.

He thinks it’s interesting and somewhat surprising.

(3)

What does the author mainly tell us in the 3rd paragraph?

[  ]

A.

The experiment shows that students taught by male teachers had a more positive outlook on the rewards of effort.

B.

Students could use the money to "buy" up to 10 questions and then had to answer them.

C.

Boys and girls who had a male teacher chose on average almost half a question more than those taught by women.

D.

Researchers at the London School of Economics and Westminster University conducted an experiment.

(4)

It can be inferred that.

[  ]

A.

The experiment shows that students taught by male teachers had a more positive outlook on the if a student is taught by a man teacher, he will think that if he works harder he will make greater progress

B.

one third of primaries has an all female staff

C.

86 per cent of new teachers entering primary schools are female

D.

this finding is interesting and surprising

(5)

Where can we find the passage?

[  ]

A.

It is from a PE section on the Internet.

B.

It comes from the social section of a newspaper.

C.

It is from an educational magazine.

D.

It comes from an English teaching book.

答案:1.D;2.B;3.A;4.A;5.C;
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    Every weekday morning I take the 830 bus to go to my job I know by sight several people who also ride that bus Some of the girls work as maids They get off at each stop in stop in ones ,twos or threes

   But at one corner something wonderful happens Before the bus stops, a little dog races out of the nearest house He doesn't look at two of the maids who get off But for the third he has a joyful "Hello!" from head to tail his little body wags his happiness Everyone on the bus watches until the maid and the dog go into the house

    One day not long ago the maid wasn't on the bus I wondered if the dog would be waiting for her Sure enough, he was!

    He stood at the back door of the bus for a minute I could see his joyful welcome turning into fearful worry Where was she?

   The driver closed the back door The dog raced to the front door It, too, shut in his face

    Everyone on the bus felt sad Poor little pup! He looked so unhappy, standing there!

    The driver couldn't stand it He opened the door and looked down at the dog "She didn't come today," he said, in a loud, kind voice

    A man in a front seat leaned forward "Maybe she will come tomorrow," he called

    The dog wagged his tail as if to say "Thank you "He watched the bus as we pulled away Then he turned to trot home alone

    The next day everyone on the bus was happy to see the maid back again Yes, the dog was waiting for her

    The welcome he gave her was even warmer and more delighted than usual We all smiled at one another How bright and good the morning suddenly seemed to us

1What do those people on the bus usually see at one corner? ______

[  ]

   AA little dog coming close to the bus when it stops

   BTwo maids get off the moment the bus stops

   CA dog waiting for someone

   Da dog greets a maid merrily and follow her into a house

2One day the maid wasn't on the bus and the dog ______

[  ]

   Adidn't appear

   Bstood waiting at the bus stop till the bus left

   Cwent back the moment he found the maid wasn't there

   Dwent back the moment he found the maid wasn't there

3All this made people on the bus ______

[  ]

   Aawfully sorry Bgreatly surprised

   Cvery bored Dmuch excited

4The next day people on the bus were happy, for ______

[  ]

   Athe maid was among them again

   Bshe would not take the same bus

   Cshe was not on their bus

   Dshe was waiting for an empty bus to come

5We can safely say this story is about ______

[  ]

   Aa magic dog

   Ba young maid that has magic powers

   Ca bus that cam produce magical results

   Dthe close relationship between a maid and her dog

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  Every living thing has a physical boundary(分界線) that separated it from its external environment. Beginning with the bacteria and the simple cell and ending with man, every organism has a certain limit which marks where it begins and ends.

  Anyone who has had experience with dogs, particularly in the countryside such as on farms, is familiar with the way in which the dog handles space. In the first place, the dog knows the limits of his aster's yard and will defend it against encroachment. There are also certain places where he steeps: a spot next to the fireplace, a spot in the kitchen, or one in the dinning room if he is allowed there. In short a dog has fixed points to which he returns time after time depending upon the occasion. One can also observe that the dog creates zone he is in, a trespasser(非法進(jìn)入者) can cause different behaviours when he crosses the invisible lines which are meaningful to the dog.

  This is particularly noticeable in females with pup-pies. A mother who has a new litter(一胎所生的小動物) in a little-used barn wall claim the barn as her territory. When the door opens she may make a slight movement or stir in one corner. Nothing else may happen as the intruder moves ten or fifteen feet into the barn. Then the dog may raise her head or get up circle about and lie down as another visible boundary is crossed. One can tell about where the line is by withdrawing and watching when her head goes down. As additional lines are crossed, there will be other signals, a thumping(重?fù)? of the tail, a low moan or a growl. One can also observe comparable behavior in other vertebrates(脊椎動物)-fish, birds and mammals.

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A.the size of its master's yard

B.the only fixed place where it should sleep

C.it should not sleep in the kitchen

D.the area that it should defend

2.A female dog with puppies will probably ________.

[  ]

A.a(chǎn)ttack any stranger who comes near

B.signal differently according to different occasions

C.raise her head at the sight of a stranger

D.growl when a stranger leaves her territory

3.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that mother dogs ________.

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A.have a sense of gradual territory

B.protect their babies cautiously

C.a(chǎn)re ready to attack strangers

D.prefer to raise babies in barns

4.In the second paragraph, the underlined word “encroachment” probably means ________.

[  ]

A.a(chǎn)ggression
B.a(chǎn)ttack
C.a(chǎn)ggressors
D.trespasser

5.Which of the following is FALSE according to the passage?

[  ]

A.Dogs sleep at certain places in the yard or house.

B.logs will respond to territory trespasser.

C.The boundary lines are visible and meaningful to dogs.

D.Fish, birds belong to vertebrates.

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  Dog training is a business for some people, a serious hobby for others, and a once in a life time experience for many.Individuals in all of these categories would probably agree that consistency(一致性)is a key element of success from the beginning.

  If puppies are to be socialized, they must learn to control the impulse to use the carpet as a bathroom, chew shoes, and nip at fingers.The first issue, bathroom training is more easily accomplished in warm weather.Try to feed your pup outdoors, and after he has finished eating, take him to a spot where you would like him to eliminate.If he cooperates, praise him generously with words and pats.Take him to the same spot after each meal, and eventually he will follow this routine himself.

  The sight of a small puppy chewing through a new tennis shoe will make you do well to remove the stolen shoe from the pup's mouth and firmly say “no!”.Provide your pup with some acceptable toys, such as a ball or a chew toy.

  Until your pup is well trained and trustworthy, don't leave him unattended unless he is limited to a small area.When he is young, you want to be sure someone will praise your pup for desired behavior and express disapproval when he does something you want to discourage.

  You will want your dog to learn to respond to the commands “Come”, “Sit”, and “Stay”.Again, consistency and praise will help you achieve this goal.Each time the dog responds as you wish, praise him.Whenever he ignores your command, make him do what you commanded and then praise him.

  Negative behavior must be attended to also.You can discipline most dogs without hitting them.Since they are usually anxious to please, most dogs are duty punished by cruel words and tone of voice.Remember to be consistent so your dog knows unquestioningly what is acceptable behavior.

  Although the first stages of dog training require great deal of time and patience, the reward of a socialized and obedient dog is well worth the effort.

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Dog training is appropriately attempted by ________.

[  ]

A.

professionals

B.

hobbyists

C.

zoologists

D.

anyone

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What is negative behavior best handled by?

[  ]

A.

A slap on the nose.

B.

Tying the dog up.

C.

A firm tone of voice.

D.

Starving the dog.

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The article deals with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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A.

chewing problems

B.

barking at strangers

C.

bathroom training

D.

responding to commands

(4)

What might be the best title for this passage?

[  ]

A.

Tips on Training Your Dog

B.

A Good Puppy

C.

A Six-week Program to Train Your Dog

D.

Leave Dog Training to the Professionals

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