
第二篇:
Have you ever been to cinema and wondered in amazement how movie stars manage to perform dangerous
acts like jumping off buildings or driving at great speed? 36 . The real performers are usually 37 , who can
earn a very good living by standing in for the stars when necessary. The work is incredibly demanding and, before
qualifying for this job, they have to prove their athletic agility in six sports, particularly 38 .
Naturally, 39 are important and everything is planned down to the tiniest detail because one second
difference can lead to serious injuries or even deaths. In every scene which involves a complicated series of actions,
there is no time for careless mistakes. This special actor or actress often has only 40 , unlike film stars, who can
always shoot a scene repeatedly until it gains the directors’ approval.
【3】36. No pain, no gain Special effect would do the trick
Mostly they don’t, of course Practice makes perfect
【3】37. martial art fans their identical twins
stunt men or women virtual actors or actresses
【2】38. chess, magic tricks and calligraphy skiing, motorbike riding and gymnastics
darts, billiards and bowling frisbee, foosball and rope-jumping
【1】39. safety and timing food and sleep
insurance and welfare licenses and certificates
【4】40. very few options for this dangerous job a minimum of insurance for accidents
a career cut short by injuries one chance of getting things right
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第一篇:
Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by being corrected all the
time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the
language he uses and the language those around him use. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his
language like other people’s. In the same way, children learn all the other things they learn to do without being
taught – to talk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicycle – compare their own performances with those of more skilled
people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school, we never give a child a chance to find out his mistakes
for himself, let alone correct them. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought that he would never notice a
mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Soon he becomes dependent on the
teacher. Let him do it himself. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says,
what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not.
If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him
correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such routine work? Our job should be to help the
child when he tells us that he can’t find a way to get the right answer. Let’s end all this nonsense of grades, exams,
and marks. Let us throw them all out, and let the children learn what all educated persons must someday learn, how
to measure their own understanding, how to know what they know or do not know.
Let them get on with this job in the way that seems most sensible to them, with our help as school teachers if
they ask for it. The idea that there is a body of knowledge to be learnt at school and used for the rest of one’s life is
nonsense in a world as complicated and rapidly changing as ours. Anxious parents and teachers say, “But suppose
they fail to learn something essential, something they will need to get on in the world?” Don’t worry! If it is
essential, they will go out into the world and learn it.
【3】41. What does the author think teachers should NOT do?
They give children correct answers.
They allow children to mark their own work.
They point out children’s mistakes to them.
They encourage children to copy from one another.
【4】42. According to the author, children’s progress should only be estimated by .
educated persons
parents
teachers
the children themselves
【2】43. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a good way for children to learn things?
Correcting their own papers.
Reading more good books.
Finding help from their classmates.
Comparing their performances with those of more skilled people.
【1】44. The author fears that children will grow up into adults who are .
too dependent on others
unable to use basic skills
too critical of themselves
unable to think for other people
【3】45. The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are .
not really important skills
more important than other skills
basically the same as learning other skills
basically different from learning adult skills
第二篇:
Could there be a mathematical way of calculating the day when most people are at their happiest? As odd as it
may sound, some people think so. According to a formula put forward by British psychologist Cliff Arnall, the
general happiness of the United Kingdom’s population reaches a peak on June 20th. It is hardly surprising that there
is substantial increase in happiness levels in summer, but how exactly did Arnall arrive at this particular date?
The calculation takes into account such factors as the amount of outdoor activity people engage in, connection
with nature, and a comfortable temperature. Other elements of the formula include the time people spend
socializing with friends and neighbors, vacation time, and even positive childhood memories. The choice of June
20th seems to make sense, as this is the summer solstice—the day of the year with most sunlight. Research has
shown that people are usually happier when the days are longer.
However, the problem is, Arnall seems to have changed his tune over the years. The happiness formula he first
devised was proposed way back in 2008. Yet, in 2016, Arnall came up with a different date—July 29th. This time, he
proposed another set of criteria. These included the time that children are beginning their summer vacations and
most workers are receiving their salaries. Traffic is also at a minimum at this time of year, and the UK is usually
experiencing its warmest weather. Finally, household bills are usually lower than normal.
Perhaps we should not be too concerned about the conflicting dates that Arnall had provided. After all, the
psychologist himself has said that the main aim is to encourage people to discuss what makes them happy. Judging
from this, his formula is just a light-hearted talking point, rather than a scientific theory of happiness.
【3】46. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an element of Arnall’s formula in 2008?
Doing things outside.
Experiencing nice weather.
Remembering your children.
Spending time with people you know.
【4】47. Which of the following does NOT contribute to the date calculated by Arnall in 2016?
Fewer vehicles on the roads
Kids enjoying their longer break
Less expenses on gas, electricity, etc.
More possibility for pay raise
【2】48. What did Arnall’s second equation have in common with the first one in terms of factors?
Higher salaries
Warmer weather
Greater road conditions
Better childhood memories
【3】49. What is the author’s viewpoint on the two different happiest dates proposed by Arnall?
Mathematical calculations are not always accurate.
Dates of happiness can be scientifically determined.
The results from Arnall should not be taken seriously.
People do not care about what makes them happy.
【2】50. According to the article, which of the following is true?
Arnall’s two formulas pointed to July 20th and June 29th respectively as the happiest day.
Arnall himself admitted that what’s more important is to find out the factors of happiness.
The most crucial element of the two happiest dates proposed by Arnall was longer daytime.
The happiest date calculated by Arnall in 2016 could apply to UK and many other countries.