One study in the United States found that thirty- eight percent of foreign students said they had no close American friends.
Elisabeth Gareis teaches in the Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College in New York. She says efforts on how to improve relationships between foreign and American students have yet to be studied in detail. But she says these efforts should begin with the college or university, and that these institutions have been working harder.
Ms.Gareis suggests that students should be encouraged to take part in different activities,such as taking walks, going on bike rides, field or camping trips, and attending parties,sporting events or film festivals. She says such activities should be held repeatedly through out the school term to bring students together.
She also suggests that foreign students share housing with American students.She says if the new students make friends as they begin school, they will come to feel part of the life and traditions of the university, as well as create long lasting friendships throughout their university career.
21.According to paragraph one, what was the percentage of foreign students had no close American friends?()
A.72%
B.38%
C.28%
22.Who should work harder on improving the relationships between foreign and American students?()
A.American students
B.Institutions
C.The college or university
23.Which way is a good way for foreign students to improve the relationship with American students?()
A.Stay at dormitory all day
B.Play with students from home country
C.Take part in some activities with local students
24.Does Ms. Gareis agree that the activities shouldn't be held repeatedly throughout the term?()
A.No
B.Yes
C.Not mentioned
25.What would be the best title for the passage?()
A.Helping International Students Make Friends
B.How to Study Overseas
C.How to Take Part in Friends' Party
HELPING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAKE FRIENDS
One study in the United States found that thirty- eight percent of foreign students said they had no close American friends.
Elisabeth Gare is teaches in the Department of Comunication Studies at Baruch College in NewYork. She says efforts on how to improve relationships between foreign and American students have yet to be studied in detail. But she says these efforts should begin with the college or university, and that these institutions have been working harder.
Ms.Gare is suggests that students should be encouraged to take part in different activities,such as taking walks, going on bike rides, field or camping trips, and attending parties,sporting events or film festivals. She says such activities should be held repeatedly through out the school term to bring students together. She al so suggests that foreign students share housing with American students.
She says if the new students make friends as they begin school, they will come to feel part of the life and traditions of the university, as well as create long lasting friendships throughout their university career.(判断)
1.A study showed that 38% foreign students had many close American friends.
2.Universities have been working on improving the relationships between foreign and Americanstudents.
3.Ms. Gareis thinks taking part in some activities is a good way to improve the relationship.
4.Ms.Gareis says the activities shouldn’t be held repeatedly throughout the term.
5.Making friends when they begin school is helpful for the students to create long lasting friendships.
A、During
B、vacations
C、special activities
D、held
A.signify.
B.celebrate.
C.symbolize.
D.suggest.
A.the remaining employers should undertake business activities
B.the remaining employers will work hard for the company
C.the remaining employers may lose their jobs in the future
D.the remaining employers may get high wages
Dear Ms. Pascal,
I would appreciate very much an opportunity to meet with you and demonstrate how my unique experience and education could be of particular advantage to your company’s future growth.
My practice last summer at Pascal Business Systems helped me focus on my academic and career goals. My fourteen weeks with your company involved sales support activities including preparing brochures and catalogs,coordinating trade shows,providing data and information to salespeople in the field,and interacting with customers.
During the past two semesters I have concentrated on developing my electronic publishing and business communication skills. I am confident that I Can improve the ways in which Pascal Business Systems provides support for field marketing representatives. This would include designing and maintaining an online catalog which could be coordinated with current inventories(库存清单).
I am available for an interview at your convenience and look forward to an opportunity to discuss ways to improve operations and communications with field locations and sales. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Lourdes Santiago
56. How long did Lourdes Santiago work at Pascal Business System?
______________________________
57. What activities was he involved in when he had his practice in the company?
A whole variety of____________________________.
58. What special skills did Lourdes Santiago develop during the past two semesters?
He developed electronic publishing and_________________________
59. What could he do to help support the field marketing representatives?
By designing and maintaining__________________________
60. What is ?
Lourdes Santiago writes the letter to ask for__________________________.
Dear Mrs. Coling,
My name is Susan Harris and I am writing on behalf of the students at Lockwood Middle School.
Many students at the school have been working on a project which relates to the unemployment problem in Lockwood. You are invited to attend a presentation that will be held in the media room of the school. The students will present a variety of proposals to solve the problem.
At the presentation, there will be several students receiving recognition awards from the headmaster. Refreshments will also be available.
As you are a prominent figure in the community, we would be honored by your attendance. Our special presentation will be held on January 16th. Please reply by Monday the 9th of January to confirm your attendance at the function.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Ms. Susan Harris
操作提示:正确选T,错误选F。
1. Susan Harris is writing on behalf of the teachers at Lockwood Middle School.()
2. The students have no ideas how to solve the unemployment problem in Lockwood.()
3. There will be several students receiving awards from the Headmaster at the presentation.()
4. Refreshments will not be served at the presentation.()
5. Mrs. Coling is a prominent figure in the community.()
The fact that ordinary citizens are now starting to think seriously about the nation's moral climate, says this ethics professor at the University of Chicago, is reason to hope that new ideas will come forward to improve it.
But the challenge is not to be underestimated. Materialism and individualism in American society are the biggest obstacles. "The thought that 'Urn in it for me' has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness." Ms. Elshtain says.
Some of this can be attributed to the disintegration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another, she says. With today's greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self.
In a 1996 poll of Americans, loss of morality topped the list of the biggest problems facing the U.S. And Elshtain says the public is correct to sense that: Data show that Americans are struggling with problems unheard of in the 1950s, such as classroom violence and a high rate of births to unmarried mothers.
The desire for a higher moral standard is not a lament for some nonexistent "golden age," Elshtain says, nor is it a wishful longing for a time that denied opportunities to women and minorities. Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice.
Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society, she says, "Slowly, you recognize that the things that matter are those that can't be bought."
Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans ______.
A.have adapted to a new set of moral standards
B.are longing for the return of the good old days
C.have realized the importance of material things
D.are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards
The fact that ordinary citizens are now starting to think seriously about the nation's moral climate, says this ethics professor at the University of Chicago, is reason to hope that new ideas will come forward to improve it.
But the challenge is not to be underestimated. Materialism and individualism in American society are the biggest obstacles. "The thought that 'I'm in it for m' has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness." Ms. Elshtain says.
Some of this can be attributed to the disintegration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another, she says. With today's greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self.
In a 1996 poll of Americans, loss of morality topped the list of the biggest problems facing the U.S. And Elshtain says the public is correct to sense that. Data show that Americans are struggling with problems unheard of in the 1950s, such as classroom violence and a high rate of births to unmarried mothers.
The desire for a higher moral standard is not a lament for some nonexistent "golden age, " Elshtain says, nor is it a wishful longing for a time that denied opportunities to women and minorities. Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice.
Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society, she says, "Slowly, you recognize that the things that matter are those that can't be bought."
Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans______.
A.have adapted to a new set of moral standards
B.are longing for the return of the good old days
C.have realized the importance of material things
D.are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards
阅读理解:根据文章内容,判断正误。
Lockwood Middle School
307 Main Street
Lockwood, NJ 51686
December 10, 2008
Mrs. Jody Coling
President
Lockwood Health Association
23 Main Street
Lockwood, NJ
Dear Mrs. Coling,
My name is Susan Harris and I am writing on behalf of the students at Lockwood Middle School.
Many students at the school have been working on a project which relates to the unemployment problem in Lockwood. You are invited to attend a presentation that will be held in the media room of the school. The students will present a variety of proposals to solve the problem.
At the presentation, there will be several students receiving recognition awards from the headmaster. Refreshments will also be available.
As you are a prominent figure in the community, we would be honored by your attendance. Our special presentation will be held on January 16th. Please reply by Monday the 9th of January to confirm your attendance at the function.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Ms. Susan Harris
操作提示:正确选T,错误选F。
1. Susan Harris is writing on behalf of the teachers at Lockwood Middle School.{T; F}
2. The students have no ideas how to solve the unemployment problem in Lockwood.{T; F}
3. There will be several students receiving awards from the Headmaster at the presentation.{T; F}
4. Refreshments will not be served at the presentation.{T; F}
5. Mrs. Coling is a prominent figure in the community.{T; F}"
These are designed to help【C1】______their skills, abilities and appreciation of life; to give them a chance to practice leadership and【C2】______responsibilities;【C3】______school courses; and to provide additional outlets and stimuli. There is often a【C4】______of activities from which to choose, such as nature clubs, musical organizations, science clubs, art and drama groups, or language clubs. A【C5】______selection of sport activities is always available.【C6】______every school has a student-run newspaper; often a photographic darkroom is also【C7】______. Some of these activities take place during the school day, but【C8】______are held after classes are over.【C9】______they are optional they【C10】______a part of the American educational experience. Parents encourage their children to participate in those programs that【C11】______suit their own special talents and interests. Much is learned during these off-duty hours, especially in【C12】______of human "give-and-take". Americans believe this【C13】______human relationships, social skills, and a well-trained body,【C14】______intellectual development. Both【C15】______and college admissions officers in the United States carefully consider the extracurricular activities【C16】______students have participated, both during their free time after school and also during the long holidays. These indicate to them【C17】______of a young person's leadership potential, enthusiasm, creativity,【C18】______of interest, vitality and personality. They weigh these qualities, together with the academic record, in order to【C19】______a student's intelligence, perseverance, and ability to use what he knows,【C20】______merely repeating it by rote on examination papers.
【C1】
A.broaden
B.extend
C.stretch
D.concentrate