We are already familiar with computers—computers work for us at home, in offices and in factories. But it is also true that many children today are using computers at schools before they can write. What does this mean for the future? Are these children lucky or not?
Many people who do not know about computers think of them as machines that children play with. They worry that children do not learn from experience but just from pressing a button and that this is not good for them. They think that children are growing not knowing about the real world.
But people who understand more about computers say that computers can be very good for children. A computer can help them to learn about the real world more quickly, to learn what they want to learn and think for themselves. And for the future, don’t we need people who can think clearly, who know how to get information quickly and use it well? What do you think?
小題1:“To be familiar with” means to ______.
A．know nothingB．know about C．dislikeD．like
小題2:Does everyone think computers are good for children?
A．Yes, they do.B．No, not everyone thinks so.
C．They don’t know.D．They are not sure.
小題3:What can computers help children to do?
A．To think clearly, to do homework and to write.
B．To play games, to do math and to copy.
C．To think clearly, to get information and to use it well.
D．To count, to clean the house and to get information.

小題1:B
小題2:B
小題3:C

試題分析：本文主要介紹了對(duì)孩子使用電腦的兩種不同觀點(diǎn)。有人認(rèn)為電腦對(duì)小孩子有害，電腦是小孩子的游戲機(jī)，孩子們成長(zhǎng)過(guò)程中不了解真實(shí)的世界；有人認(rèn)為電腦對(duì)小孩子有益，孩子們通過(guò)電腦更快地了解真實(shí)世界，知道自己想要學(xué)什么，會(huì)獨(dú)立思考。
小題1:推理題，由破折號(hào)后的解釋“電腦在家里、辦公室、工廠都為我們工作”可知我們已經(jīng)“了解”電腦。“know about”知道，了解。故選B。
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題，閱讀文章可知第二段是說(shuō)不太了解電腦的人認(rèn)為電腦對(duì)小孩子不好，而第三段則說(shuō)那些懂電腦的人認(rèn)為電腦對(duì)小孩子有益，因此，并不是每個(gè)人都認(rèn)為電腦對(duì)小孩子有益。故選B。
小題3:細(xì)節(jié)題，根據(jù)最后一段中“And for the future, don’t we need people who can think clearly, who know how to get information quickly and use it well?”未來(lái),我們難道不需要那些可以清晰地思考,知道如何快速獲取信息并使用它的人嗎?故選C。
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小題1:The author’s friends and family_________.
A．a(chǎn)re worried about Emma’s safety
B．have been worrying about the flood
C．a(chǎn)re concerned about Emma’s future
D．a(chǎn)re worried about the job market
小題2:What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A．The number of the graduates is increasing.
B．STEM graduates can be better employees.
C．STEM graduates are in relatively greater demand.
D．More and more graduates like to do a part-time job.
小題3:Why did Emma choose a major in the humanities?
A．Because she is interested in it.
B．Because her mother told her to.
C．Because it is increasingly popular.
D．Because she wants further education.
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A．it should be among the STEM
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C．it should allow a good job and a high salary
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phubbing n. the act of snubbing(冷落)someone in a social setting by looking at your cell phone instead of paying attention
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B．a(chǎn) new term “phubbing”and its problem
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B．Alex Haigh doesn’t like the term “phnubbing”
C．More and more people have become phubbers.
D．We can phub if we have proper excuses.
小題4:The write suggests we should _________.
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　　Today, given the job losses of the past year, fewer unhappy couples will risk starting separate households. Furthermore, the housing market meltdown will make it more difficult for them to finance their separations by selling their homes.
　　After financial disasters family members also tend to do whatever they can to help each other and their communities. A 1940 book “The Unemployed Man and His Family”, described a family in which the husband initially reacted to losing his job “with tireless search for work.” He was always active, looking for odd jobs to do.
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　　Millions of American families may now be in the initial stage of their responses to the current crisis, working together and supporting one another through the early months of unemployment.
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D．cause a lot of conflicts in the family
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Should students do the grading?
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Walter Potenza, California
The Supreme Court was absolutely correct to say it’s OK for students to grade one another’s homework, quizzes, and tests: in fact, it’s a great idea.
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I understand that some individuals are sensitive to their classmates seeing their work or grades. Any good teacher would be considerate of students who don’t want their classmates to grade their assignments.
Winston Smith, North Carolina
A girl moves back as her classmate announces her failing test grade and hands her the paper. The quiet classroom heats up.
With the increase in student grading over the past few years, scenes like this have become a bitter reality in schools across the nation. Teachers and schools should not advocate student grading and public announcement of grades because it provides a violation of privacy for students and causes unfair judgments and treatment by their classmates.
Since 1974, a law known as the Buckley Amendment has forbidden the release of education records in order to protect the privacy of students and their families. I strongly disagree with the Court’s ruling that this law does not include student grading.
I can think of no greater violation of privacy than the exposure of one’s personal information to a group of peers(同齡人). This can be very embarrassing. Releasing this sort of personal information should be avoided, especially by institutions that seek to provide a supportive environment during essential years of human development.
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小題2:Walter Potenza suggests that ______________.
A．teachers should set aside some time to grade students’ papers
B．the Supreme Court should do more research on students grading
C．teachers should guide students on how to grade homework
D．teachers should be careful not to hurt those sensitive students
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A．Student grading is not related to families’ privacy.
B．The Supreme Court should change its decision.
C．The Buckley Amendment doesn’t apply to student grading.
D．Student grading is OK, but not public announcement of grades.

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An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must be settled, as the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure on each family, causing disturbing economic consequences and serious social problems. It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system.
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A．China is the only country to face an aging society
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Credit cards are the most convenient form of payment, and they are aggressively marketed to college students. Reportedly, a typical college student carries 4.6 credit cards and US＄3,173 in credit card debt.
Credit cards seem to be a fact of life, not just student life. In the long term, using a credit card properly and paying off the balance can help establish a card history and increase your credit score, which will come in handy when you need an important loan, for a house or car, for example. Your credit score can affect even unrelated things like insurance rates. Credit cards also offer more protection for users than debit cards （借記卡）.Under federal law, the credit card holder is only responsible for the first US＄50 in fraudulent(欺詐的)purchases in cases of theft or loss. However, debit card users are responsible for the first US＄500.
SallieMae found some good news in the fact that two thirds of students had discussed credit issues with their parents, but 84 percent said they needed more information. Those who didn’t get any guidance were more likely to be surprised when they found out how much they owed.
While credit cards offer the easiest access to money, they make it easy to live outside your means. Less than a fifth of students surveyed paid off their balance every month, and carrying a balance brings finance charges, sometimes at a very high interest rates.
SallieMae found that almost 40 percent of students chose their first credit card based on direct mail, which is probably why students get credit card offers in the mail. But when the credit card offers flow in, be sure that you read the fine print. Offers of low or no interest rates can disappear, leaving you a debt that climbs beyond your ability to pay it off.
小題1: What does the first paragraph imply?
A．Most of the senior students are shocked to see how much they owed.
B．Students can only take out loans from credit cards.
C．Most of students’ loans come from credit cards.
D．Credit cards have a bad effect on college students.
小題2: The underlined part “come in handy” in the third paragraph probably means “_______”.
A．bring troubleB．make mistakesC．be importantD．be useful
小題3: According to SallieMae, what is the possible reason why students get so many credit card offers in the mail?
A．Many students’ first credit card is based on direct mail.
B．It costs the banks little to mail out credit cards.
C．Students don’t like to go to the bank to open a credit card account.
D．Banks have no other way to let students use their credit cards.
小題4:What is the theme of the third paragraph?
A．The advantages of using debit cards.
B．The similarities between credit cards and debit cards.
C．The advantages of using credit cards.
D．Credit cards are the most convenient form of payment.

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Understanding the process of making career choices and managing your career is a basic life skill that everyone should understand.
Your career decisions have such a profound effect on all aspects of your life. It’s important to have the knowledge and resources needed to make smart, informed decisions. Whether you are looking for a new job, aiming to take the next step at your current job or planning your retirement options, you are making career decisions. Using good resources and the guidance of a career counselor can help you to make those decisions well.
Many people mistakenly believe that choosing a career is a one-time event that happens some time in early adulthood. However, career management is actually a life-long process, and we continue to make consequential (重大的) career choices over the years. When people want to take action in their career, career management and job search are about so much more than writing a good resume. If you learn about and act on the following areas of career management, you’ll be rewarded throughout your career.
Your interests, abilities, values, personal needs and realities should all be taken into account in any career decision making process. You spend countless hours at work, and it impacts your life in so many ways; it makes sense that you should be fully informed before making such profound decisions.
Do you know how many different career choices are available to you? Both The Dictionary of Occupational Titles (American) and The National Occupational Classification (Canadian) list well over 20,000 different job titles. So unless you’ve actively explored a variety of career options, there’s a very good chance that there are great possibilities available to you, and you don’t even realize they exist.
Match your understanding of yourself with your understanding of possible career options. Once you have developed a good understanding of yourself, you will be able to combine that self-knowledge with your career and labor market research to determine potential careers that are a great fit for you.
When you’ve made a well informed decision, then you’re ready to make it happen. Making use of good career guidance and resources will help you to acquire the education, skills, and experience needed to get the job and learn and implement (實(shí)施) effective job search strategies.
Time spent understanding your needs, researching your career options and developing outstanding job search skills, guided by great career resources, is a powerful investment in your future.
小題1:What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．In the process of making career decisions, people should consider interests, abilities, values, personal needs and realities.
B．All the people should have a good knowledge of how to make career choices and manage their career.
C．Career decisions have a great impact on people’s life.
D．There are various possibilities available to you of making career decisions.
小題2:How many tips does the author give on career management?
A．1.B．2. C．3.D．4.
小題3:It can be inferred that _______.
A．career decision is misunderstood by many people because they don’t take it as a life-long process
B．your career will be definitely successful if you make a well informed decision
C．making yourself understood can help you make a final choice
D．writing a good resume can find a good job
小題4:Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A．Your interests in the occupation you choose are vital.
B．Good career guidance and resources can help you gain the skills and experience.
C．You are to make significant decisions without good resources and the guidance of a career adviser.
D．Planning your retirement options is related to career management.

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