1. What will I need to take a Test?
You need a photo ID, your instructor’s name, a pencil or pen, a calculator, etc.
2. How will I know about time limits?
Students will be informed of any testing time limits, and notified when time is up.
3. If I have my books or backpack, does the Test Center have a place to store them while I’m testing?
Yes. Students will be asked to leave all books, backpacks, purses and any other personal items in a lockable storage room.
4. The only time I can take a test is during lunch. Can I eat my lunch while I am testing?
No food or drink are allowed in the Test Center.
5. I conduct business via a pager(寻呼机) or cell phone. Will I be allowed to use them in the Test Center?
No. all pagers and cell phones must be turned off before entering the Test Center. There are other students testing who may be distracted by these devices.
6. If I need to borrow more scratch paper(草稿纸) am I allowed to borrow from another student in the Test Center?
Ask the teacher and more material will be given. Talking is not permitted in the Test Center. You will give all scratch paper to the teacher at the end of the test.
7. If I start a test but don’t finish it, can I come back the next day to finish it?
If you have prior(在先的) arrangements with your instructor you may continue a test the next day. Students are expected to complete their test before closing time of the Test Center. Depending on the test, most tests will not be given within one hour of closing time.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “notified” probably mean?

A．Noticed.

B．Told.

C．Questioned.

D．Asked.

【小题2】 When you take a test in the Test Center, all of the following are forbidden EXCEPT _____.

A．to eat and drink	B．to use your cell phone
C．to leave your purse on the desk	D．to ask for more scratch paper

【小题3】 If you don’t finish the test you ______.

A．must turn in the paper on time

B．should get help from your instructor

C．can continue it the next day by prior arrangement

D．can take the paper out of the center

【小题4】What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Frequently asked questions about the Test Center

B．Useful suggestions on different kinds of tests

C．General requirements for students to have tests

D．Brief introduction to the Test Center

1. What will I need to take a Test?

You need a photo ID, your instructor’s name, a pencil or pen, a calculator, etc.

2. How will I know about time limits?

Students will be informed of any testing time limits, and notified when time is up.

3. If I have my books or backpack, does the Test Center have a place to store them while I’m testing?

Yes. Students will be asked to leave all books, backpacks, purses and any other personal items in a lockable storage room.

4. The only time I can take a test is during lunch. Can I eat my lunch while I am testing?

No food or drink are allowed in the Test Center.

5. I conduct business via a pager(寻呼机) or cell phone. Will I be allowed to use them in the Test Center?

No. all pagers and cell phones must be turned off before entering the Test Center. There are other students testing who may be distracted by these devices.

6. If I need to borrow more scratch paper(草稿纸) am I allowed to borrow from another student in the Test Center?

Ask the teacher and more material will be given. Talking is not permitted in the Test Center. You will give all scratch paper to the teacher at the end of the test.

7. If I start a test but don’t finish it, can I come back the next day to finish it?

If you have prior(在先的) arrangements with your instructor you may continue a test the next day. Students are expected to complete their test before closing time of the Test Center. Depending on the test, most tests will not be given within one hour of closing time.

1.What does the underlined word “notified” probably mean?

A．Noticed.          B．Told.             C．Questioned.       D．Asked.

2. When you take a test in the Test Center, all of the following are forbidden EXCEPT _____.

A．to eat and drink                        B．to use your cell phone

C．to leave your purse on the desk            D．to ask for more scratch paper

3. If you don’t finish the test you ______.

A．must turn in the paper on time

B．should get help from your instructor

C．can continue it the next day by prior arrangement

D．can take the paper out of the center

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Frequently asked questions about the Test Center

B．Useful suggestions on different kinds of tests

C．General requirements for students to have tests

D．Brief introduction to the Test Center

 

1. What will I need to take a Test?
You need a photo ID, your instructor’s name, a pencil or pen, a calculator, etc.
2. How will I know about time limits?
Students will be informed of any testing time limits, and notified when time is up.
3. If I have my books or backpack, does the Test Center have a place to store them while I’m testing?
Yes. Students will be asked to leave all books, backpacks, purses and any other personal items in a lockable storage room.
4. The only time I can take a test is during lunch. Can I eat my lunch while I am testing?
No food or drink are allowed in the Test Center.
5. I conduct business via a pager(寻呼机) or cell phone. Will I be allowed to use them in the Test Center?
No. all pagers and cell phones must be turned off before entering the Test Center. There are other students testing who may be distracted by these devices.
6. If I need to borrow more scratch paper(草稿纸) am I allowed to borrow from another student in the Test Center?
Ask the teacher and more material will be given. Talking is not permitted in the Test Center. You will give all scratch paper to the teacher at the end of the test.
7. If I start a test but don’t finish it, can I come back the next day to finish it?
If you have prior(在先的) arrangements with your instructor you may continue a test the next day. Students are expected to complete their test before closing time of the Test Center. Depending on the test, most tests will not be given within one hour of closing time

1. 1.

   What does the underlined word “notified” probably mean?

   1. A.
      Noticed
   2. B.
      Told
   3. C.
      Questioned
   4. D.
      Asked
2. 2.

   When you take a test in the Test Center, all of the following are forbidden EXCEPT _____

   1. A.
      to eat and drink
   2. B.
      to use your cell phone
   3. C.
      to leave your purse on the desk
   4. D.
      to ask for more scratch paper
3. 3.

   If you don’t finish the test you ______

   1. A.
      must turn in the paper on time
   2. B.
      should get help from your instructor
   3. C.
      can continue it the next day by prior arrangement
   4. D.
      can take the paper out of the center
4. 4.

   What would be the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      Frequently asked questions about the Test Center
   2. B.
      Useful suggestions on different kinds of tests
   3. C.
      General requirements for students to have tests
   4. D.
      Brief introduction to the Test Center

阅读理解 1．What will I need to take a Test? 　　You need a photo ID, your instructor's name, a pencil or pen, a calculator, etc． 2．How will I know about time limits? 　　Students will be informed of any testing time limits, and notified when time is up． 3．If I have my books or backpack, does the Test Center have a place to store them while I'm testing? 　　Yes．Students will be asked to leave all books, backpacks, purses and any other personal items in a lockable storage room． 4．The only time I can take a test is during lunch．Can I eat my lunch while I am testing? 　　No food or drink are allowed in the Test Center． 5．I conduct business via a pager(寻呼机)or cell phone．Will I be allowed to use them in the Test Center? 　　No．all pagers and cell phones must be turned off before entering the Test Center．There are other students testing who may be distracted by these devices． 6．If I need to borrow more scratch paper(草稿纸)am I allowed to borrow from another student in the Test Center? 　　Ask the teacher and more material will be given．Talking is not permitted in the Test Center．You will give all scratch paper to the teacher at the end of the test． 7．If I start a test but don't finish it, can I come back the next day to finish it? 　　If you have prior(在先的)arrangements with your instructor you may continue a test the next day．Students are expected to complete their test before closing time of the Test Center．Depending on the test, most tests will not be given within one hour of closing time． (1) When you take a test in the Test Center, all of the following are forbidden EXCEPT ________． [　　] A． to eat and drink B． to use your cell phone C． to leave your purse on the desk D． to ask for more scratch paper (2) If you don't finish the test you ________． [　　] A． must turn in the paper on time B． should get help from your instructor C． can continue it the next day by prior arrangement D． can take the paper out of the center (3) What would be the best title for the passage? [　　] A． Frequently asked questions about the Test Center B． Useful suggestions on different kinds of tests C． General requirements for students to have tests D． Brief introduction to the Test Center

By today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you (it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television), all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It also has a very handy torch on the top for when you can't find your keys, or when you drop something on the floor in the cinema. Other than that, my phone doesn't do much. Well, it has an alarm, and it probably has a calculator and things like that, but it's nothing compared to a smartphone. Why would I want one of those?

I have often been told that the big advantage of having a smartphone is that "you can do everything with them!" But when was the last time you saw someone doing "everything" with a smartphone? Okay, so they may have an endless list of functions, but generally they are used for checking social networking sites, playing games, and receiving and replying to emails. I'm happy just doing all of those things at home on my laptop.

As far as I can tell, the best thing about having a smartphone is that you can be connected to the Internet all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the internet, but I just don't see the point of constantly being online. I can't remember the last time I received a Facebook update which was so very urgent that I had to read it as soon as it appeared, and I can't imagine ever having a job which was so important that I would need to read work-related emails immediately. I would think that if someone needed me urgently, they would just ring me rather than send an email. And my trusty Nokia can manage that.

One of the most peculiar effects of the smartphone is, in my opinion, the newly-found addiction to maps and navigation (导航) systems. Is there anything more boring than knowing exactly where you are all of the time?! How do you get to know an area if you don't get lost there a few times? And if you are dependent on online maps, what happens to those great places you find just by chance? You can't exactly find out from Google maps the journey from "here" to" that hidden cafe with the tasty-looking cakes" , or to "that pond next to the church which looks really pretty in the evening sun. " It is, of course, true that we all occasionally need to be pointed in the right direction, but I find that there are often real life humans you can ask.

There are many benefits of having a very basic mobile phone, like the face that it cost me about twenty pounds, and that I don't have to worry too much about it being stolen .But the main benefit has to be the fact that it provides me with the word 'greatest excuse for my bad habits. Whether it's turning up late to events ,or getting lose on a trip ,or missing buses or trains ,or forgetting about an appointment at work ,I'm pretty sure I'm covered with the following explanation: “I’m really sorry, I don't have a smartphone."

1.The writer uses his Nokia 1616 mainly to _______.

A. play online games

B. do calculating work

C. check social network sites

D. make calls and text messages

2.It can be inferred from the above passage that_______.

A. work-related emails should be answered immediately

B. a laptop and a smartphone share many functions

C. smartphones should always be connected to the net

D. a Facebook update is usually very important

3.According to the passage, if you use navigation systems, you may _____

A. miss some really wonderful places

B. find a boring trip actually exciting

C. be persuaded to eat in a certain café

D. be misled to a totally wrong place

4.To the writer, one benefit of having a basic mobile phone is that__________.

A. it can remind him of important appointments

B. it can often be found back after it is stolen

C. it can be used as an excuse for his bad habits

D. it can save him the trouble of catching trains

5.The writer's purpose for writing this article is to_____.

A. explain why he doesn't want a smartphone

B. warn readers of the risks of using smartphones

C. complain about the troubles caused by smartphones

D. inform readers of the latest development of mobile phones

 

By today's standards, my mobile phone is pretty rubbish. It's a Nokia 1616. If that doesn't mean much to you (it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television), all you need to know is that it's a small, not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages. It also has a very handy torch on the top for when you can't find your keys, or when you drop something on the floor in the cinema. Other than that, my phone doesn't do much. Well, it has an alarm, and it probably has a calculator and things like that, but it's nothing compared to a smartphone. Why would I want one of those?

I have often been told that the big advantage of having a smartphone is that "you can do everything with them!" But when was the last time you saw someone doing "everything" with a smartphone? Okay, so they may have an endless list of functions, but generally they are used for checking social networking sites, playing games, and receiving and replying to emails. I'm happy just doing all of those things at home on my laptop.

As far as I can tell, the best thing about having a smartphone is that you can be connected to the Internet all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love the internet, but I just don't see the point of constantly being online. I can't remember the last time I received a Facebook update which was so very urgent that I had to read it as soon as it appeared, and I can't imagine ever having a job which was so important that I would need to read work-related emails immediately. I would think that if someone needed me urgently, they would just ring me rather than send an email. And my trusty Nokia can manage that.

One of the most peculiar（独特的）effects of the smartphone is, in my opinion, the newly-found addiction to maps and navigation (导航) systems. Is there anything more boring than knowing exactly where you are all of the time?! How do you get to know an area if you don't get lost there a few times? And if you are dependent on online maps, what happens to those great places you find just by chance? You can't exactly find out from Google maps the journey from "here" to" that hidden cafe with the tasty-looking cakes" , or to "that pond next to the church which looks really pretty in the evening sun. " It is, of course, true that we all occasionally need to be pointed in the right direction, but I find that there are often real life humans you can ask.

There are many benefits of having a very basic mobile phone, like the fact that it cost me about twenty pounds, and that I don't have to worry too much about it being stolen .But the main benefit has to be the fact that it provides me with the word 'greatest excuse for my bad habits’. Whether it's turning up late to events ,or getting lost on a trip, or missing buses or trains ,or forgetting about an appointment at work ,I'm pretty sure I'm covered with the following explanation: “I’m really sorry, I don't have a smartphone."

1.The writer uses his Nokia 1616 mainly to _______.

A. play online games

B. do calculating work

C. check social network sites

D. make calls and text messages

2.It can be inferred from the above passage that_______.

A. work-related emails should be answered immediately

B. a laptop and a smartphone share many functions

C. smartphones should always be connected to the net

D. a Facebook update is usually very important

3.According to the passage, if you use navigation systems, you may _____

A. miss some really wonderful places

B. find a boring trip actually exciting

C. be persuaded to eat in a certain café

D. be misled to a totally wrong place

4.The writer’s purpose for writing this article is to______

A. explain why he doesn’t want a smartphone

B. warn readers of the risks of using smartphones

C. complain about the troubles caused by smartphones

D. inform readers of the latest development of mobile phones

Essay is optional and no penalties(处罚) for wrong answers. These changes will take place in SAT college exam. The changes include the use of some words more commonly used in school and on the job instead of the words such as “prevaricator” and “sagacious”.

College Board officials said the change is needed to make the exam better representative of what students study in high school and the skills they need to succeed in college and afterward. The new exam will be rolled out in 2016, so this year’s ninth graders will be the first to take it, in their junior year. The new SAT will continue to test reading, writing and math skills, with an emphasis on analysis. Scoring will return to a 1,600-point scale last used in 2004, with a separate score for the optional essay. For the first time, students will have the option of taking the test on computers.

They also said many students who are terrified they will be tested on lots of SAT words currently can ask for help: practicing with flashcards. They know flashcards are not the best way to build real word knowledge that lasts, but when the SAT rolls around they become the royal road. Students stop reading and start flipping.

The essay will be changed in other ways, too. It will measure students’ ability to analyze and explain how an author builds an argument and it will also be up to colleges whether the essay will be required. Each exam will include a passage drawn from “founding documents”: such as the Declaration of Independence or from discussions they’ve inspired. Instead of testing a wide range of math concepts, the new exam will focus on a few areas, like algebra, thought to be most needed for college and life afterward. A calculator will be allowed only on certain math questions, instead of on the entire math portion(部分).

Jim Rawlins, the director of admissions at the University of Oregon, said the changes will potentially help the students but it will take a few years to know its influence, after the students go on to college. He said some colleges are still dealing with questions about the changes made in 2005, such as how to consider the essay portion. The criticism of the SAT is that students from wealthier families do better on the exam because they can afford expensive test preparation classes.

The SAT was taken last year by 1.7 million students. It has historically been more popular on the coasts, while the other main standardized college entrance exam, the ACT, dominated the central U.S. The ACT took over the SAT in total use in 2012, partly because it is taken by almost every junior in 13 states as part of those states’ testing scheme(方案).

ACT president Jon Erickson said when hearing of the SAT changes, his reaction was that they could’ve been talking about the ACT now. “I didn’t hear anything new and different, so I was a little left wanting, at least at the end of this first announcement,” Erickson said .

Bob Schaeffer, education director at the National Center for Fair & Open Testing, or FairTest, said it is laudable(值得称道的) that the SAT will provide free test preparation, but it is unlikely to make a dent in the market for such preparation. He also said the new test is unlikely to be better than the current one. His organization has a database with institutions that don't require ACT or SAT scores to make admissions decisions.

1.We can learn from the third paragraph that flashcards_________.

A. will become the only way to test words

B. can help students get ready for SAT words

C. can help students memorize the words forever

D. are the best way for the students to get high scores

2.SAT exams will be less required in 2016 with the purpose of _________.

A. getting more students interested in the entrance exam

B. making it easier for students to be admitted into colleges

C. offering chances for the students to be tested on every subject

D. testing the students better on the knowledge and skills they’ve learnt

3.The change in the 2016’s SAT college entrance exam include the following EXCEPT that _________.

A. students will use calculators if they get stuck in certain math questions

B. some words that are uncommonly used won’t appear in the exam

C. students will be given the chance to take the test on computers

D. students will be tested on a wide range of math concepts

4.According to Jim Rawlins, _________.

A. the changes are mainly aimed at students from the rich family

B. the changes will force students to give up writing essay

C. the changes will probably have some bad influence

D. the changes will be of no benefit to students

5.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the ACT ?

A. It is more popular in the coastal cities.

B. More than 1.7 million students took it last year.

C. Jon Erickson felt worried about the SAT changes.

D. It has been the most popular college entrance exam so far.

 

Essay is optional and no penalties(处罚) for wrong answers．These changes will take place in SAT college exam．The changes include the use of some words more commonly used in school and on the job instead of the words such as “prevaricator” and “sagacious”.

College Board officials said the change is needed to make the exam better representative of what students study in high school and the skills they need to succeed in college and afterward．The new exam will be rolled out in 2016, so this year’s ninth graders will be the first to take it, in their junior year．The new SAT will continue to test reading, writing and math skills, with an emphasis on analysis．Scoring will return to a 1,600-point scale last used in 2004, with a separate score for the optional essay．For the first time, students will have the option of taking the test on computers.

They also said many students who are terrified they will be tested on lots of SAT words currently can ask for help: practicing with flashcards．They know flashcards are not the best way to build real word knowledge that lasts, but when the SAT rolls around they become the royal road．Students stop reading and start flipping.

The essay will be changed in other ways, too．It will measure students’ ability to analyze and explain how an author builds an argument and it will also be up to colleges whether the essay will be required．Each exam will include a passage drawn from “founding documents”: such as the Declaration of Independence or from discussions they’ve inspired．Instead of testing a wide range of math concepts, the new exam will focus on a few areas, like algebra, thought to be most needed for college and life afterward．A calculator will be allowed only on certain math questions, instead of on the entire math portion(部分).

Jim Rawlins, the director of admissions at the University of Oregon, said the changes will potentially help the students but it will take a few years to know its influence, after the students go on to college．He said some colleges are still dealing with questions about the changes made in 2005, such as how to consider the essay portion．The criticism of the SAT is that students from wealthier families do better on the exam because they can afford expensive test preparation classes.

The SAT was taken last year by 1.7 million students．It has historically been more popular on the coasts, while the other main standardized college entrance exam, the ACT, dominated the central U.S．The ACT took over the SAT in total use in 2012, partly because it is taken by almost every junior in 13 states as part of those states’ testing scheme(方案).

ACT president Jon Erickson said when hearing of the SAT changes, his reaction was that they could’ve been talking about the ACT now．“I didn’t hear anything new and different, so I was a little left wanting, at least at the end of this first announcement,” Erickson said .

Bob Schaeffer, education director at the National Center for Fair & Open Testing, or FairTest, said it is laudable(值得称道的) that the SAT will provide free test preparation, but it is unlikely to make a dent in the market for such preparation．He also said the new test is unlikely to be better than the current one．His organization has a database with institutions that don't require ACT or SAT scores to make admissions decisions.

1.We can learn from the third paragraph that flashcards_________.

A． will become the only way to test words

B． can help students get ready for SAT words

C． can help students memorize the words forever

D． are the best way for the students to get high scores

2.SAT exams will be less required in 2016 with the purpose of _________.

A． getting more students interested in the entrance exam

B． making it easier for students to be admitted into colleges

C． offering chances for the students to be tested on every subject

D． testing the students better on the knowledge and skills they’ve learnt

3.The change in the 2016’s SAT college entrance exam include the following EXCEPT that _________.

A． students will use calculators if they get stuck in certain math questions

B． some words that are uncommonly used won’t appear in the exam

C． students will be given the chance to take the test on computers

D． students will be tested on a wide range of math concepts

4.According to Jim Rawlins, _________.

A． the changes are mainly aimed at students from the rich family

B． the changes will force students to give up writing essay

C． the changes will probably have some bad influence

D． the changes will be of no benefit to students

5.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the ACT ?

A． It is more popular in the coastal cities.

B． More than 1.7 million students took it last year.

C． Jon Erickson felt worried about the SAT changes.

D． It has been the most popular college entrance exam so far.

5．By today's standards，my mobile phone is pretty rubbish．It's a Nokia 1616．If that doesn't mean much to you  （ it's not the kind of phone you see advertised on television），all you need to know is that it's a small，not very heavy device with which you can send and receive telephone calls and text messages．It also has a very handy torch on the top for when you can't find your keys，or when you drop something on the floor in the cinema．Other than that，my phone doesn't do much．Well，it has an alarm，and it probably has a calculator and things like that，but it's nothing compared to a smartphone．Why would I want one of those？
I have often been told that the big advantage of having a smartphone is that"you can do everything with them!"But when was the last time you saw someone doing"everything"with a smartphone？Okay，so they may have an endless list of functions，but generally they are used for checking social networking sites，playing games，and receiving and replying to emails．I'm happy just doing all of those things at home on my laptop．
As far as I can tell，the best thing about having a smartphone is that you can be connected to the inLernet all the time．Don't get me wrong，I love the internet，but I just don't see the point of constantly being online．I can't remember the last time I received a Facebook update which was so very urgent that I had to read it as soon as it appeared，and I can't imagine ever having a job which
was so important that I would need to read work-related emails immediately．I would think that if someone needed me urgently，they would just ring me rather than send an email．And my trusty Nokia can manage that．
One of the most peculiar effects of the smartphone is，in my opinion，the newly-found addiction  to maps and navigation （导航） systems．Is there anything more boring than knowing exactly where  you are all of the time？!How do you get to know an area if you don't get lost there a few times？And  if you are dependant on online maps，what happens to those great places you find just by chance？You can't exactly find out from google maps the journey from"here"to"that hidden cafe with the  tasty-looking cakes"，or to"that pond next to the church which looks really pretty in the evening  sun．"It is，of course，true that we all occasionally need to be pointed in the right dircction，but I  find that there are often real life  humans you can ask．
There are many benefits of having a very basic mobile phone，like the face that it cost me about twenty pounds，and that I don't have to worry too much about it being stolen．But the main benefit．has to be the fact that it provides me with the word'greatest excuse for my bad habits，Whether it's turning up late to events，or getting lose on a trip，or missing buses or trains，or forgetting about an  appointment at work，I'm pretty sure I'm covered with the following explanation"I'm really，sorry I don't have a smartphone．"

41．The writer uses his Nokia 1616mainly toD．
A．play online games                   B．do calculating work
C．check social network sites          D．make calls and text messages
42．It can be inferred from the above passage thatB．
A．work-related emails should be answered immediately
B．a laptop and a smartphone share many functions
C．smartphones should always be connected to the net
D．a Facebook update is usually very import
43．According to the passage，if you use navigation systems，you mayA
A．miss some really wonderful places            B．find a boring trip actually exciting
C．be persuaded to eat in a certain cafe        D．be misled to a totally wrong place
44．To the writer，one benefit of having a basic mobile phone is thatC
A．it can remind him of important appointments
B．it can often be found back after it is stolen
C．it can be used as an excuse for his bad habits
D．it can save him the trouble of catching trains
45．The writer's purpose for writing this article is toA．
A．explain why he doesn't want a smartphone
B．warn readers of the risks of using smartphones
C．complain about the troubles caused by smartphones
D．inform readers of the latest development of mobile phones．