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Education is an expensive part of American life. Its size is matched by its variety. Differences in American schools compared with those found in the majority of other countries lie in the fact that education here has long been intended for everyone. Schools are expected to meet the needs of every child, regardless of ability, and also the needs of society itself. This means that public schools offer more than academic subjects. It surprises many people when they come here to find high schools offering such courses as typing, sewing, radio repair, computer programming or driver training, along with traditional academic subjects such as mathematics, history, and languages. Students choose their courses depending on their interests, future goals, and level of ability. The basic goal of American education is to develop every child to the utmost of his or her own possibilities, and to give each one a sense of community.

Schools have traditionally played an important role in creating national unity and “Americanizing” the millions of immigrants who have poured into this country from many different backgrounds and origins. Schools still play a large role in the community, especially in the small towns.

The teaching may seem unfamiliar to many, not only because it is informal, but also because there is not much emphasis on learning facts. Instead, Americans try to teach their children to think for themselves and to develop their own intellectual and creative abilities. Students spend much time learning how to use materials, libraries, statistics, and computers.Americans believe that if children are taught to reason_well and to research well, they will be able to find whatever facts they need throughout the rest of their lives. Knowing how to solve problems is considered more important than the accumulation (积累) of facts.

This is America’s answer to the searching question that thoughtful parents all over the world are asking themselves in the fast－moving time, “ How can one prepare today’s child for a tomorrow that one can neither predict nor understand？”

59. The underlined words “reason well” probably means __________.

A. persuade firmly B. list the reasons clearly

C. think logically D. conclude immediately

60. It is implied in the passage that __________.

A. all high－school students take the same courses

B. every student must take practical ability training courses

C. every public school offers the same academic subjects

D. the subjects every student takes may vary

61. American schools place great emphasis on the learners’ __________.

A. knowledge B. accumulation of facts

C. creativity D. ability to work with hands

62. What makes American education different from others’？

A. The large number of schools. B. The variety of the courses.

C. Its consideration for immigrants. D. The basic goal of the education.

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     Education is an expensive part of American life. Its size is matched by its variety. Differences in
American schools compared with those found in the majority of other countries lie in the fact that
education here has long been intended for everyone. Schools are expected to meet the needs of every
child, regardless of ability, and also the needs of society itself. This means that public schools offer more
than academic subjects. It surprises many people when they come here to find high schools offering such
courses as typing, sewing, radio repair, computer programming or driver training, along with traditional
academic subjects such as mathematics, history, and languages.  Students choose their courses
depending on their interests, future goals, and level of ability. The basic goal of American education is to
develop every child to the utmost of his or her own possibilities, and to give each one a sense of
community.
     Schools have traditionally played an important role in creating national unity and "Americanizing" the
millions of immigrants who have poured into this country from many different backgrounds and origins.
Schools still play a large role in the community, especially in the small towns.
     The teaching may seem unfamiliar to many, not only because it is informal, but also because there is
not much emphasis on learning facts.  Instead, Americans try to teach their children to think for themselves and to develop their own intellectual and creative abilities. Students spend much time learning how to use
materials, libraries, statistics, and computers. Americans believe that if children are taught to reason well
and to research well, they will be able to find whatever facts they need throughout the rest of their lives.
Knowing how to solve problems is considered more important than the accumulation (积累) of facts.
     This is America's answer to the searching question that thoughtful parents all over the world are asking
themselves in the fast-moving time, "How can one prepare today's child for a tomorrow that one can
neither predict nor understand?"

1. The underlined words "reason well" probably means _____

A. persuade firmly
B. list the reasons clearly
C. think logically
D. conclude immediately

2. It is implied in the passage that _____.

A. all high-school students take the same courses
B. every student must take practical ability training courses
C. every public school offers the same academic subjects
D. the subjects every student takes may vary

3. American schools place great emphasis on the learners' _____.

A. knowledge
B. accumulation of facts
C. creativity
D. ability to work with hands

4. What makes American education different from others'?

A. The large number of schools.
B. The variety of the courses.
C. Its consideration for immigrants.
D. The basic goal of the education.

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　　When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure (确保)that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended．The way to achieve this may not be simple．It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation．The United Nations Organiztion(UNO) could undertake to direct the distribution of aid．Here however rises the problem of costs．Also tied with this is time．Perhaps the UNO could set up a body of devoted men and women is every country who can speedily distribute aid to victims of floods and earthquakes．

　　More than the help that one nation can give to another during a disaster, it would be more effective to give other forms of help during normal times．A common proverb says, “Give me a fish and I eat for day, teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime．” If we follow this wise saying, it would be right to teach people from less developed nations to take care of themselves．For example, a country could share its technology with another．This could be in simple areas like agriculture or in more complex areas like medical and health care or even in building satellites．Even small country is able to help less developed nations．Sometimes what is take for granted, like the setting up of a water purification plant or the administration of a school, could be useful for countries which are looking about to solve common problems．It does not cost much to share such simple things．Exchange students could be attached for a number of months or years and learn the required craft while on the site．They can then take their knowledge back to their homelands and if necessary come back form time to time to clear doubts or to update themselves．Such aid will be truly helpful and there is no chance of it being temporary or of it falling into the wrong hands．

　　Many countries run extensive courses in all sorts of skills．It will not cost much to include deserving foreigners in these courses．Besides giving effective help to the countries concerned, there is also the build－up of friendships to consider．Giving direct help by giving materials may be effective in the short run and must continue to be given in the event of emergencies．However, in the long run what is really effective would be the sharing of knowledge．

(1)

According to the author, how could international aid reach the victims in time ?
[　　]
A．	By solving the cost problems
B．	By solving the transportation problems
C．	By setting up a body of devoted people in every country．
D．	By relying on the direct distribution of the UNO．

(2)

What does the author try to express in the underlined sentence ?
[　　]
A．	Providing food is vital
B．	Learning to fish is helpful
C．	Teaching skills is essential
D．	Looking after others is important．

(3)

The second paragraph is developed mainly ________．
[　　]
A．	by example
B．	by process
C．	by comparison
D．	by contrast

(4)

Which aid is likely to fall into the wrong hands ?
[　　]
A．	A medical team．
B．	An exchange program．
C．	A water plant．
D．	Financial support．

(5)

What can we infer about international aid from the passage ?
[　　]
A．	It is facing difficulties．
B．	It is unnecessary during normal times
C．	It should be given in the form of materials
D．	It has gained support developed countries

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　　Every December millions of Christmas cards go through the post. There are pictures of stars and snow or Christrmas trees. In these days it is hard to think of a Christmas without Christmas cards. Yet little over a hundred and fifty years ago there were none at all. Here is just one story of the way in which they started.

　　Some boys of those days who were at boarding schools had to write a special piece of English at Christmas time. This was sent to their parents so that they could see how the boy's work had improved during the year.

　　Young people like to make little drawings on the paper when they write letters or poems. These boys were the same. They used to draw little pictures all round the writing. Sometimes they coloured them, and after a time the pictures became more important than the writing. These were the first Christmas cards.

　　Then, grown-up people copied the idea. The early Christmas cards, of course, were all made by hand, and there has always been some doubt about who was actually the first person to send one. But some people believe that one of the first artists who designed a Christmas card was John C. Horsley. In 1843, he was asked to design a Christmas card. These cards were printed in black and white and colored by hand. It is said that about 1000 of them were sold in London that year. At about the same time, another English artist, William Egley, designed a card and had it printed. He had one hundred of them sent to his friends with the now familiar greeting “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

　　Soon printing machines began to improve. The new ones were much better than the old ones, and could print much more quickly. Printing became much cheaper, and the printers began to sell Christmas cards. Then the idea of sending Christmas cards suddenly spread.

　　At first the cards were small and flat. Then folded cards appeared with greetings printed inside. The cards became more and more beautiful. Some were covered with little spots that looks like real snow. Some had stars that shone in the night. Some were printed in gold or silver. Some were made of silk. Hundreds of people started sending cards to each other.

　　Year by year the idea spread. Year by year more people sent cards to their friends both at home and abroad. The number of cards grew into thousands and then into millions. In Great Britain, for example, the Post Office employs over 150,000 extra workers in December to sort out about 655 million Christmas cards.

　　Today many countries have accepted the idea. Every year, billions of greeting cards are sent all over the world. Whatever language the greetings are written in, the message is the same--a wish for peace and goodwill among all people.

(1)Christmas cards first appeared about ________.

[　　]

A. centuries ago

B. one and a half centuries ago

C. one hundred and fifteen years ago

D. none of the above

(2)Some boarding school boys ________.

[　　]

A. used to write a special letter to their parents at Christmas

B. enjoyed drawing on the letters to their parents

C. would report their progress in studies to their parents at the end of a year

D. all the above

(3)Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

[　　]

A. The Christmas cards designed by John C. Horsley became very popular among people in Britain.

B. William Egley was much better than John C. Horsley in designing Christmas Cards.

C. It was not until printing became much cheaper and quicker that many British people began to send Christmas cards.

D. “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”is no longer used today.

(4)The original Christmas cards were invented by ________.

[　　]

A. boarding school students

B. John C. Horsley

C. William Egley

D. unknown

(5)Why do millions of people all around the world send Christmas cards?

[　　]

A. Christmas cards are beautifully designed.

B. Christmas cards are cheap.

C. People want to show goodwill to their friends.

D. Sending Christmas cards had become a fashion.