International Studies (BA)
Key features
● Recognizes the “global community”（國際社會）
● Has close connections with practical research
● Much of the teaching is done in small discussion groups
About the course
The course gives you chances to know great power polities between nation states. It will provide more space to study particular issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union, third world debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of such international bodies as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.
The course puts theories into the working of the international system with close attention to particular countries. You will also have a better knowledge of methods of solving the international problems.
Related（相關(guān)的）courses
BA (Hons) Community Management
BA (Hons) Public Policy and Management
Employment possibilities
International organizations
International business
Earth Science (BSc)
Key features
● Based on key courses and the latest research findings
● Pays much attention to practical skills
● Offers chances for fieldwork（實(shí)地考察）
About the course
The demand for natural resources is becoming an increasingly serious problem for the future of mankind. Graduates in Earth Science will play an important role in meeting this demand, and in knowing the meaning of using the natural resources.
The course covers geography and geology. You will carry out fieldwork in the UK and possibly overseas, and a research in an area of interest to you in the final year.
Related courses
BSc (Hons) Geograhpy
BSc (Hons) Geology
Employment possibilities
Mineral, oil, water or other related engineering industries
小題1:International Studies is a course in ________.
A．international politiesB．international business
C．international systems D．international bodies
小題2:After taking the course of International Studies, the students will _______.
A．become practical and open-minded
B．have a greater ability to discuss theories
C．know how to settle international problems
D．have good jobs in any international organizations
小題3: Earth Science, as described in the second text, ________.
A．is attractive because of the chances for fieldwork
B．pays more attention to practical skills than theories
C．is built on important courses and the results of recent studies
D．encourages students to play a role in using natural resources
小題4:It can be inferred that the above two texts are written for the students who _______.
A．enjoy research workB．plan to choose courses
C．study in the UKD．a(chǎn)re interested in overseas fieldwork

小題1:A
小題2:C
小題3:C
小題4:B

小題1:是“國際政治”，不是“國際貿(mào)易”，“國際體系”
小題2:從You will also have a better knowledge of methods of solving the international problems.
可知答案
小題3: Based on key courses and the latest research findings其中key就是important的意思the latest research findings即最新研究結(jié)果。
小題4:介紹兩門課程，應(yīng)為選修課程的學(xué)生提供的。
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As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality (道德). Also, parents should realize that "example is better than precept". If they are not sincere and do not practice what they preach (說教), their children may grow confused when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled.
A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents' principles and their morals can be a dangerous disappointment.
小題1: Eagerly watching the child's acquisition of new skills, ___________.
A．should be avoided
B．is universal among parents
C．sets up dangerous states of worry in the child
D．will make the child lose interest in learning new things
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B．should expect a lot of the children
C．should achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own
D．should create as many learning opportunities as possible
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A．parents should be strict with their children
B．parental controls reflect only the values of the community
C．parental restrictions vary, and are not always for the benefit of the children alone
D．it's parents' and society's duty to control the children
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A．opinionB．punishmentC．behaviorD．instruction
小題5:In terms of moral matters, parents should _________.
A．follow the rules themselves
B．be aware of the huge difference between adults and children
C．forbid their children to follow hook teachings
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1. Anthropologists label nowadays’ men ‘Legless’ because
A . people forget how to use his legs.            B  people prefer cars, buses and trains.
C  lifts and escalators prevent people from walking. D  there are a lot of transportation devices.
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C  People can’t see anything on his way of travel.   D  People want to sleep during travelling.
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Azy and Indah choose to live at Think Tank. The others commute(往返) from the Great Ape House on the O-Line. All attend Think Tank sessions, though none are made to do so. “They’re eager to learn”, one of the scientists says. “They never turn me down!”
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Scientists are doing research on whether animals can think and how they think.
Biologists have found that orangutans are more intelligent than other animals.
Orangutans at the National Zoo can be taught to communicate with humans easily.
Animals are being taught by scientists to speak to one another at the National Zoo.
小題2:     The Orangutan Transit System refers to _____.
a way that can teach animals to learn things and communicate quickly
a place for various animals in the National Zoo to participate in the study
a walkway for the orangutans to travel to different sections of the zoo
a line for the orangutans to travel between the Great Ape House and the Think Tank
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find out which orangutan can learn the symbolic language fast
attract all the orangutans to live together at Think Tank
communicate with the orangutans and understand them better
understand whether animals can learn a language and express themselves by using it
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a baby orangutan has his own intention though following his mother
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the cleverer the animals are, the more knowledge they would like to learn
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B．the road was not familiar to the drivers
C．the distance was too long for the vehicles
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B．push the development of vehicle industry
C．train more people to drive in the desert
D．improve the vehicles for future wars
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C．can show off their ability to turn themselves upside down
D．can move from place to place without being driven by human beings
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A．for a robotic vehicle to finish a 142-mile race without any difficulties
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They work and they have feedback.
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The most intelligent robots can move and see. Their eyes are cameras. Their fingers can feel shapes and sizes of the objects. These robots have computer brains linked to their eyes and fingers, which control their actions. The expensive robots are used in scientific research. They do such job as handling radioactive materials.
小題1: In this passage the author tells us that ________.
A．robots are very popular
B．there are various kinds of robots
C．we see robots only at certain times
D．robots can be easily controlled
小題2:What does the author seem to inform you about robots?
A．They should be greatly improved.
B．They will probably take over in the future.
C．They are very helpful and useful to humans.
D．They are machines that break down a lot.
小題3:The author says that in industry ________.
A．robots break down a lot
B．robots can do many jobs
C．robots only get in the way
D．robots sometimes cause troubles
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A．it is very much like human beings
B．it can do boring jobs for people
C．it will never bore people
D．it will work much better than human beings
小題5: The robots used for scientific research _______.
A．a(chǎn)re not very clever
B．a(chǎn)re very cheap
C．a(chǎn)re very big
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Environmentalists say such worries are not necessary, and in view of global warming, that idea needs to change. As they say, “The clothesline is beautiful”. Hanging clothes outside should be encouraged. We all have to do at least something to slow down the process of global warming.”
小題1:One of the reasons why supporters of clothes dryers are trying to ban clothesline drying is that ____.
A．clothes dryers are more efficientB．clothesline drying reduces home value
C．clothes dryers are energy-savingD．clothesline drying is not allowed in most U.S. states
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A．He is a kind-hearted man.B．He is an impolite man.
C．He is and experienced gardener.D．He is a man of social responsibility.
小題3:Who are in favor of clothesline drying?
A．housing businesses.B．Environmentalists.
C．Homeowners Associations.D．Reck’s dissatisfied neighbors.
小題4:What is mainly discussed in the text?
A．Clothesline drying: a way to save energy and money.
B．Clothesline drying: a lost art rediscovered.
C．Opposite opinions on clothesline drying.
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London is one of the world’s outstanding cultural and trade center. You will live in one of the world’s great cities. It provides the perfect arrangements in which to learn and develop English language skills. The international body of the students attending courses at English language Institutes in London provides an attraction because it is a good chance for you to enjoy other cultures in surroundings to develop personal character. As we prepare for the 21st Century, international communication has never been more important. To master a foreign language is becoming a useful tool for trade, industrial and professional success. Our aim at the English language Institutes is to develop students’ English language skills in friendly and helpful conditions.
Supported by computer, video and audio equipment, and using sound classroom, our team of teachers will guide you through your chosen course of study, you will receive excellent service and advice at every stage. Our out-of-class support staff will help you settle in and make the most of your stay in London. Truly, you will enjoy yourself in London and make friendships that will last a lifetime. I hope we can welcome you to this exciting world of London. Come and see us ! Visit a class in any of the English Language Institutes. See for yourself why we encourage you to study in London.
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A．a(chǎn)dvantages in studyB．good in daily life
C．good in all lifeD．use in work
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London is really a good place for learning English
you can enjoy a special foreign culture
London is a great international trade center
Computers can teach you to learn English well
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to introduce something about London
to let know the importance of learning English
to tell us the skills of learning English
to tell us that education in London is free
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