The new studies show that fewer than half of the 9th graders in many of the nation’s largest cities, can ever graduate. The studies clearly show that the dropout rate isn’t dropping. And, in particular, the dropout rate isn’t dropping for poor and minority students.
Amazingly, though so many regret the rising dropout rate, our schools continue to lack formal plans--or any plans--to teach students motivation(动机). Most schools have no game plan to ensure that students understand that school will be completely necessary. Schools expect youth and children to act as though school is important, but they never teach them to believe that.
Years ago, families ensured that the offspring recognized the value of school. But in many modern families, the children may fail to recognize the importance of school life just because these families may actually tell the child that school is not important. Since many families are not motivating their children to be interested students, youth professionals, like teachers may need to provide this training. Otherwise, it is likely the dropout rate will continue not to drop, but only worsen.
Here are some strategies to convince even the most apathetic (无动于衷的) students that they must stay in school.
Ask students if they will ever need to work: The world has changed. 100 years ago, factory work was the booming job, and it required no education. Today, factories are increasingly automated. Most computer-related jobs require education and at least a high school diploma.
Ask students which century they will be prepared for: In 1900, the most common jobs were farm laborer and domestic servant—education not needed. Now, the most common jobs are office and sales worker—education and diploma usually needed. An amazing 6 out of 10 people today work in a store or office.
Ask students to devise a way that the employee could be replaced. For example, the coming trend in fast food is to use computers rather than people to run the restaurant. A prototype is apparently already being tested. The students should discover that most jobs that lack education and diploma requirements may be ripe for automation.
1. What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph1?
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A．Few students can afford to go to school in large cities. |
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B．A large number of the 9th grades can graduate now. |
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C．There are still quite a few 9th graders leaving school early. |
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D．Most schools in large cities have fewer and fewer students. |
2.Without the help of youth professionals,_____.
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A．more and more families will gradually recognize the value of school. |
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B．some parents will be more convinced of their children’s future. |
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C．it is likely that the dropout rate in schools won’t continue to drop. |
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D．the schools will make proper plans to solve the problems with dropout. |
3.The author takes factory work for example mainly to ______.
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A．tell us that many jobs requires certain education in the past |
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B．show that there are more factory work and employment in modern society |
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C．show that employment in the computer field grows at a high rate |
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D．emphasize that modern jobs require education and schools are necessary |
4.It can be inferred that______.
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A．both schools and families should answer for the high dropout rate |
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B．many new jobs don’t need children’s high school diploma |
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C．working in a store doesn’t require a high school diploma |
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D．most schools are ready to help students recognize the importance of study |
5. If students play the “Replace Me” game, the result would be “______”.
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A．They will know that they can ‘always’ do without a diploma |
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B．More of them will drop out early to go to work |
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C．They will discover that lack education is a disadvantage in choosing jobs |
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D．They will become better at using computers to hunt for a job |
Hello, Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy(民主)，tonight is your answer.
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I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn’t start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington. It began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston. It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $ 5 and $ 10 and $ 20 to the cause.
It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation’s apathy(冷漠), who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep.
It drew strength from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on doors of perfect strangers, and from the millions of Americans who volunteered and organized and proved that more than two centuries later a government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not perished(消失)from the Earth.
This is your victory.
And I know you didn’t do this just to win an election. And I know you didn’t do it for me.
You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead. For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime—two wars, a planet in peril(危亡), the worst financial crisis in a century.
Even as we stand here tonight, we know there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us.
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The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.
I promise you, we as a people will get there.
1. This passage is most probably taken from a (an)_______.
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A．report |
B．lecture |
C．speech |
D．announcement |
2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
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A．The speaker has won an election campaign which is quite important for him. |
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B．The speaker feels they are unlikely to make their ancestors’ dream come true. |
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C．The speaker thinks America is a nation that lacks democracy. |
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D．The speaker’s campaign was launched in the nation’s capital. |
3.The purpose of the speaker is to do the following except______.
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A．expressing thanks to his supporters |
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B．discussing the challenges that lie ahead |
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C．urging Americans to unite for the bright future of the nation |
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D．warning the people against two terrible wars in store |
4.We can see from the passage that the speaker is a (an)_______person.
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A．unreliable |
B．determined |
C．narrow-minded |
D．humorous |
Chief Executive Office
Lahore Stock Exchange
Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) is the 2nd largest exchange of the country with a workforce of almost 150 employees. The Exchanges of Pakistan are currently undergoing a major reform program involving shareholding(使成为股东制) in order to develop the capital markets further.
We seek a dynamic(精干的), forward-thinking Chief Executive with ability to provide strong leadership and effective management to deliver its organization goals and strategic plan. The successful candidate(候选人) should have the business both pre and post shareholding with a proven record.
The candidate should have minimum of 7 years of experience along with a business related degree or other professional qualifications. However, a strong record of achievement, excellent communication and team building skill are equally important. International qualifications or experience will be an added advantage together with the knowledge of the local corporate environment.
Compensation package will be highly attractive and match the position. If you are interested in a strategic leadership role and be part of an organization to make a difference, please write to:
Head of Human Resources, Lahore Stock Exchange (Guarantee)Ltd,
19th Khayaban- e- Aiwan –e- Iqbal, Lahore, Pakistan, together with your Curriculum Vitae and latest passport sized photograph.
1.What is NOT true about LSE?
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A．It’s Lahore Stock Exchange |
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B．It’s one of the largest exchanges in Pakistan. |
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C．It’s developing Pakistan’s capital city |
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D．It’s located in Khayaban- e- Aiwan –e- Iqbal, Lahore, Pakistan |
2.What is wanted according to this advertisement?
A. A Chief Executive Office B. A Chief Executive
B. Head of Human Resources D.A candidate
3.What does the underline word compensation probably mean?
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A．Salary |
B．Job |
C．Equipment |
D．Food |
When Jane Austen (1775--1817) wrote her novels in England, she was writing about a 21 that most of us would not recognize.
But today Austen’s books are in great 22 than ever. In the last ten years, five or six novels have been 23 into Hollywood films, while her books continue to be bestsellers. So why is Austen still 24 ?
Richard Jenkyns, a professor of English at Oxford University argued that her novels still 25 people because they 26 the same issues today as they were when she wrote them.
Her novels are about women 27 to find a perfect husband, but also 28 issues surrounding marriages, friendships and the family. “The plots are fairly timeless about human interaction 29 are familiar to us,” Jenkyns says.
The most famous book Austen wrote is Pride and Prejudice, a 30 story between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. At first the two 31 do not get on. They 32 fall in love, but still have to 33 opposition to their relationship from their families.
All of Austen’s books are 34 to read, making them popular with children and adults,
35 they work on different levels so people can take 36 they need from them, author Kate Henry says.
“You can choose to see the politics and feminism(男女平等思想) in them, 37 you don’t want to take on those issues you can turn a blind eye to it,” she says.
38 is often hailed(赞扬) as the greatest romance writer in the English language, so it is surprising she remained 39 . “Maybe she was too much of a romantic, waiting for a 40
man,” Henry says.
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—The party is so great!
—Yes, but Johnson, we’ve got to go home. _______
—Thank you. See you later!
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A．See you. |
B．I’m very sorry. |
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C．What about you? |
D．Enjoy yourself! |
The suggestion that the meeting _________requires _________.
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A．puts off; being considered |
B．be put off; to be considered |
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C．should be put off; considered |
D．is put off; being considered |
