高二暑假英语阅读专练（十）

1、高二暑假阅读专练（十）ASpending more than two hours a night doing homework leads to better results in English, math and science, according to a major study (by Pam Sammons, England) which has tracked (跟踪）the progress of 3,000 children over the past 15 years.Spending any time doing homework showed advantages, b

2、ut the influence was greater for the students who put in two to three hours a night, according to the study published by the Department for Education in England.The scientists who did the research say their study emphasizes (强调）what students actually do rather than how much work the school has set.P

3、am Sammons, a professor of education at Oxford University, said that time spent on homework showed the influence of the schoolif children were expected to do homework and if they enjoy their subjects. “Thats one of the reasons Indian and Chinese children do better. They put more time in it.” he adde

4、d.Its also reported that students who enjoyed school got better results. “Schools could make sure children had a better experience by improving the school environment, making school work interesting and making children feel supported by teachers. Sammons said.It is suggested that children aged 5 to

5、7 should be set one-hour homework a week, half an hour a night for 7 to 11-year-olds. Secondary schools were encouraged to set up two hours a night for 14 to 16-year-olds.“Headteachers should make their own homework policy,” the government says.1. According to the first paragraph, spending _ doing h

6、omework leads to better results in lessons.A. half an hour B.an hour C. over two hours D. less than two hours2. Which of the following sentences is TRUE according lo the passage?A. Chinese and Indian children are the best students in the world according to the study.B. Children aged 14-16 should spe

7、nd an hour a night on homework.C. The study was published by the Department for Education in China.D. Schools could make sure children have a better experience when learning .3. Where can we probably read this passage?A. In a textbook. B. In a magazine. C. In a storybook. D. In an advertisement.BThe

8、 Vieira family moved to the United States in 1981. At that time, they decided to stop speaking Spanish at home and only communicate in English. This was because they were now living in an English-speaking country. Now the Vieira children are adults, and they sometimes travel to Spain to visit their

9、family and friends. But they cannot communicate with them. Unfortunately this is common. When people move to new countries, they often leave their own customs and mother language behind. This is a mistake because there are many benefits to knowing more than one language. One advantage of speaking mo

10、re than one language is that you can communicate directly with more people around the world. You do not have to depend on others to talk for you, so youre more independent. People who know only one language must use others to help them communicate. Furthermore, speaking a second language also allows

11、 people to experience other cultures and customs more effectively. Local expressions, vocabulary, and even jokes can have a powerful effect on a persons understanding of another culture. So, knowing more than one language increases your knowledge of other cultures. Finally, having more multi-languag

12、e speakers improves relationships between countries. If people from different countries can communicate well, the world can become closer. Countries will then have more respect for each other and better understand each others problems. The benefits of knowing more than one language are clear. In fac

13、t, there are no disadvantages. It is very sad that many people dont try to learn another language. It is even worse when people let themselves forget their mother language and become silenced.4. The experience of the Vieira family is talked about to_. A. discuss the need for teaching a new language

14、B. show the problems of speaking only one language C. describe the advantages of moving to another country D. introduce the passages main characters to the readers5. The underlined phrase “multi-language speakers” (Paragraph 5) means “people who know _.” A. their mother language B. a new language C.

15、 body language D. more than one language 6. According to the passage, if you can speak more than one language, you can_. A. move to another country B. show off to your friends C. communicate more independently D. understand history better than others7. What is the passage mainly about? A. The benefi

16、ts of learning other languages. B. The reasons why people come to America. C. The importance of learning English. D. How to learn another language.COn February 9th, 2013, Sarah Darling was walking along the street when she met a homeless man named Billy Ray Harris. She reached into her change purse,

17、 emptied out all the coins she had and gave them to the homeless man. Neither of them realized that this small generous act would change their lives.Sarah didnt realize that she had given Billy not only all her change but also her diamond ring that she had put in her change purse earlier until the f

18、ollowing morning. She and her husband, Bill Krejci, rushed to see if they could find Billy. The homeless man was not only in the same place, he also immediately returned the ring. The grateful couple paid him back for his honesty by emptying out their pockets of all the money they had.Bill Krejci, a

19、 web designer, felt that he needed to do something more for this amazingly honest man. So on February 18th, he set up a special page to raise money for him. In just four days, Billy received over $85,000 and there seems to be no end yet.That is not enough. Billy is living with a person who is genero

20、us instead of living in the streets. And thats not allThanks to the news report, he got together again with his older brother, Edwin Harris who he had been unable to find for 27 years.All the good luck is just because Billy did the right thingreturning something that did not belong to him.8. Which of the following is true according to the passage?Sarah Darling gave her coins and the ring to Billy to help him.Sarah Darling p