In only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing US minority. As their children began moving up through the nation’s schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was forming. Their achievements are reflected in the nation’s best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their educations abroad arrived in the US with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English.They are also influenced by the promises of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts degree.
Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that causes success, such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.
Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social separation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.
【小题1】. While making great achievements at college, Asian-American students ________.
| A．feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of English |
| B．are afraid that their academic successes bear a strong Asian character |
| C．still worry about unfair treatment in academic areas |
| D．generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents |
| A．Solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture. |
| B．Hard work and intelligence. |
| C．Hard work and a limited knowledge of English. |
| D．Asian culture and the American educational system. |
| A．their English is not good enough |
| B．they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areas |
| C．there is a wide difference between Asian and Western cultures |
| D．they know little about American culture and society |
| A．sympathetic | B．doubtful | C．critical | D．objective |
科目：高中英语 来源：2012届北京市海淀区高三上学期期中练习英语卷 题型：完型填空
Dash of Hope
"Dash" is a symbol which represents every day we’ve spent alive on earth．Therefore, how you spend your "dash" is important．
Recently I 36 about a little girl named Hope．After learning more about her life, I couldn’t help but feel it was not by 37 , nor happenstance, that she had been named "Hope"．The strong feeling of sympathy and generosity 38 in her young heart made a lasting impression on me and countless others． 39 I never had the opportunity to meet her, I wish I had．It seems as though she was wise beyond her tender years and very, very special．
Hope was a twelve-year-old girl who was 40 a "wish" in early December 2010 by the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation after being 41 that she had a rare type of bone cancer．However, when she found out that more than 150 42 in her area were waiting for their wishes to be granted （实现） , she unselfishly used her wish to 43 that those children have their wishes granted．She also asked tW it be done 44 January 16, 2011．Unfortunately, however, the organization informed her that her 45 request could not be granted as the funds （资金） were simply 46 ．They calculated that they would need to raise more than one 47 dollars in thirty days in order to grant her wish． 48 , but not discouraged, she turned her disappointment into an enthusiasm that inspired caring 49 to take up helping grant the wishes of the other children, and eventually 50 as well．Newspaper columnists and reporters for radio and TV stations 51 the story of this caring young girl who had 52 the hearts of so many and as word spread, the community was challenged．Committees were fanned and schools, corporations and various organizations assisted in 53 money to help make Hope’s dream come true．
Her efforts were not in vain as they continue to help others, not only 54 , but spiritually and emotionally as well．At the gathering to celebrate her life, "A Celebration of Hope" on January 16, 2011 , the 55 was made that they had indeed received donations totaling more than one million dollars．Her wish had been granted!
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科目：高中英语 来源：2013-2014学年福建省福州市高三第二次质检英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
W Taipei
The W Hotel is among the city’s big-name luxury(奢华) hotels. Futuristic and fancy, the W Taipei’s setting is reminding you of a Lady Gaga video; perhaps that explains why the singer insisted on staying here on a recent visit. There are eight room types to choose from, with names such as Fabulous and Extreme Wow. They vary wildly in style.
10 Zhongxiao E. Road, Sect. 5, Xin Yi Area Taipei City Hall MRT; +886 2 7703 8888; from NT$8,900 (US$299); www.wtaipei.com
Grand Hotel
If sleeping in landmarks is your thing, the Taipei Grand Hotel is a must. The Grand is an expression of classical Chinese art mixed with Western construction principles. The Grand Hotel is attractive and full of history, but rooms are aging, so don’t expect the inside to be as “grand” as the outside. You can enjoy yourself at a driving range of golf, year-round pools and no fewer than eight restaurants.
No. 1, Lane 1, Zhongshan N. Road, Section 4 shuttle from Yuan Shan MRT; +886 2 2886 8888; from NT$4,800 (US$165); www.grand-hotel.org
Dandy Hotel
From free drinks and snacks in the lobby(大堂) to seasonally themed decorations, this hotel takes care of the small touches. But what places the Dandy Hotel above others in the same price category（范围）are views over Da-An Park; they’re reminders of those of New York’s Central Park. Rooms with views are worth the extra money paid, but book early -- there are only two on each floor.
No. 33, Xin Yi Road, Sect. 3, Dongmen MRT; +886 2 2707 6899; from NT$2,340 (US$80); www.dandyhotel.com.tw
Homey Hostel
Taiwanese brother and sister Josh and Kelly make guests feel right at home at this bargain Hostel. According to them, their motive in starting the hostel was to make friends, which is why they can often be found in the public area chatting with guests. There's a small kitchen, public computer, free coffee and tea, and luggage storage.
1/F, No. 7, Lane 180, Tonghua Street,) Liuzhangli MRT; +886 91900 2116; dorms from NT$500 (US$17); www.homeyhostel.com
1. May is fan of Lady Gaga, and she may probably stay in ________when in Taipei.
A. W Taipei B. Grand Hotel C. Dandy Hotel D. Homey Hostel
2. Which of the following words can best take the place of the underlined word “touches”?
A. ways B. details C. senses D. contacts
3.If you are a backpack traveller with a low budget, which would be your best choice?
A. W Taipei B. Grand Hotel C. Dandy Hotel D. Homey Hostel
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according the passage?
A. Rooms in the W Hotel are of the similar style but with different fancy names.
B. The Taipei Grand Hotel is an excellent mixture of classic and modern construction.
C. It is the park-view rooms in the Dandy Hotel that make it quite unique.
D. The desire of helping strangers drives Josh and Kelly to open the Homey Hostel.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2011-2012学年北京市海淀区高三上学期期中练习英语题 题型：完型填空
Dash of Hope
"Dash" is a symbol which represents every day we've spent alive on earth．Therefore, how you spend your "dash" is important．
Recently I 36 about a little girl named Hope．After learning more about her life, I couldn't help but feel it was not by 37 , nor happenstance, that she had been named "Hope"．The strong feeling of sympathy and generosity 38 in her young heart made a lasting impression on me and countless others． 39 I never had the opportunity to meet her, I wish I had．It seems as though she was wise beyond her tender years and very, very special．
Hope was a twelve-year-old girl who was 40 a "wish" in early December 2010 by the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation after being 41 that she had a rare type of bone cancer．However, when she found out that more than 150 42 in her area were waiting for their wishes to be granted （实现） , she unselfishly used her wish to 43 that those children have their wishes granted．She also asked tW it be done 44 January 16, 2011．Unfortunately, however, the organization informed her that her 45 request could not be granted as the funds （资金） were simply 46 ．They calculated that they would need to raise more than one 47 dollars in thirty days in order to grant her wish． 48 , but not discouraged, she turned her disappointment into an enthusiasm that inspired caring 49 to take up helping grant the wishes of the other children, and eventually 50 as well．Newspaper columnists and reporters for radio and TV stations 51 the story of this caring young girl who had 52 the hearts of so many and as word spread, the community was challenged．Committees were fanned and schools, corporations and various organizations assisted in 53 money to help make Hope's dream come true．
Her efforts were not in vain as they continue to help others, not only 54 , but spiritually and emotionally as well．At the gathering to celebrate her life, "A Celebration of Hope" on January 16, 2011 , the 55 was made that they had indeed received donations totaling more than one million dollars．Her wish had been granted!
1.A．heard B．thought C．cared D．talked
2.A．coincidence B．independence C．convenience D．intelligence
3.A．lost B．carried C．expected D．housed
4.A．Until B．Unless C．Though D．If
5.A．expressed B．offered C．made D．sent
6.A．recognized B．informed C．reminded D．understood
7.A．children B．citizens C．villagers D．relatives
8.A．suggest B．ask C．arrange D．order
9.A．for B．to C．on D．by
10.A．final B．formal C．simple D．noble
11.A．unbearable B．unbelievable C．unavailable D．uncomfortable
12.A．thousand B．hundred C．million D．billion
13.A．Disappointed B．Surprised C．Worried D．Embarrassed
14.A．committees B．individuals C．corporations D．organizations
15.A．theirs B．ours C．hers D．yours
16.A．wrote B．read C．broadcast D．shared
17.A．touched B．examined C．won D．opened
18.A．finding B．spending C．raising D．borrowing
19.A．perfectly B．physically C．healthily D．thankfully
20.A．proposal B．decision C．conclusion D．announcement
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
Dash of Hope
"Dash" is a symbol which represents every day we've spent alive on earth．Therefore, how you spend your "dash" is important．
Recently I 36 about a little girl named Hope．After learning more about her life, I couldn't help but feel it was not by 37 , nor happenstance, that she had been named "Hope"．The strong feeling of sympathy and generosity 38 in her young heart made a lasting impression on me and countless others． 39 I never had the opportunity to meet her, I wish I had．It seems as though she was wise beyond her tender years and very, very special．
Hope was a twelve-year-old girl who was 40 a "wish" in early December 2010 by the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation after being 41 that she had a rare type of bone cancer．However, when she found out that more than 150 42 in her area were waiting for their wishes to be granted （实现） , she unselfishly used her wish to 43 that those children have their wishes granted．She also asked tW it be done 44 January 16, 2011．Unfortunately, however, the organization informed her that her 45 request could not be granted as the funds （资金） were simply 46 ．They calculated that they would need to raise more than one 47 dollars in thirty days in order to grant her wish． 48 , but not discouraged, she turned her disappointment into an enthusiasm that inspired caring 49 to take up helping grant the wishes of the other children, and eventually 50 as well．Newspaper columnists and reporters for radio and TV stations 51 the story of this caring young girl who had 52 the hearts of so many and as word spread, the community was challenged．Committees were fanned and schools, corporations and various organizations assisted in 53 money to help make Hope's dream come true．
Her efforts were not in vain as they continue to help others, not only 54 , but spiritually and emotionally as well．At the gathering to celebrate her life, "A Celebration of Hope" on January 16, 2011 , the 55 was made that they had indeed received donations totaling more than one million dollars．Her wish had been granted!
36．A．heard B．thought C．cared D．talked
37．A．coincidence B．independence C．convenience D．intelligence
38．A．lost B．carried C．expected D．housed
39．A．Until B．Unless C．Though D．If
40．A．expressed B．offered C．made D．sent
41．A．recognized B．informed C．reminded D．understood
42．A．children B．citizens C．villagers D．relatives
43．A．suggest B．ask C．arrange D．order
44．A．for B．to C．on D．by
45．A．final B．formal C．simple D．noble
46．A．unbearable B．unbelievable C．unavailable D．uncomfortable
47．A．thousand B．hundred C．million D．billion
48．A．Disappointed B．Surprised C．Worried D．Embarrassed
49．A．committees B．individuals C．corporations D．organizations
50．A．theirs B．ours C．hers D．yours
51．A．wrote B．read C．broadcast D．shared
52．A．touched B．examined C．won D．opened
53．A．finding B．spending C．raising D．borrowing
54．A．perfectly B．physically C．healthily D．thankfully
55．A．proposal B．decision C．conclusion D．announcement
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
W Taipei
The W Hotel is among the city’s big-name luxury(奢华) hotels. Futuristic and fancy, the W Taipei’s setting is reminding you of a Lady Gaga video; perhaps that explains why the singer insisted on staying here on a recent visit. There are eight room types to choose from, with names such as Fabulous and Extreme Wow. They vary wildly in style.
10 Zhongxiao E. Road, Sect. 5, Xin Yi Area Taipei City Hall MRT; +886 2 7703 8888; from NT$8,900 (US$299); www.wtaipei.com
Grand Hotel
If sleeping in landmarks is your thing, the Taipei Grand Hotel is a must. The Grand is an expression of classical Chinese art mixed with Western construction principles. The Grand Hotel is attractive and full of history, but rooms are aging, so don’t expect the inside to be as “grand” as the outside. You can enjoy yourself at a driving range of golf, year-round pools and no fewer than eight restaurants.
No. 1, Lane 1, Zhongshan N. Road, Section 4 shuttle from Yuan Shan MRT; +886 2 2886 8888; from NT$4,800 (US$165); www.grand-hotel.org
Dandy Hotel
From free drinks and snacks in the lobby(大堂) to seasonally themed decorations, this hotel takes care of the small touches. But what places the Dandy Hotel above others in the same price category（范围）are views over Da-An Park; they’re reminders of those of New York’s Central Park. Rooms with views are worth the extra money paid, but book early -- there are only two on each floor.
No. 33, Xin Yi Road, Sect. 3, Dongmen MRT; +886 2 2707 6899; from NT$2,340 (US$80); www.dandyhotel.com.tw
Homey Hostel
Taiwanese brother and sister Josh and Kelly make guests feel right at home at this bargain Hostel. According to them, their motive in starting the hostel was to make friends, which is why they can often be found in the public area chatting with guests. There's a small kitchen, public computer, free coffee and tea, and luggage storage.
1/F, No. 7, Lane 180, Tonghua Street,) Liuzhangli MRT; +886 91900 2116; dorms from NT$500 (US$17); www.homeyhostel.com
59. May is fan of Lady Gaga, and she may probably stay in __________when in Taipei.
A. W Taipei B. Grand Hotel C. Dandy Hotel D. Homey Hostel
60. Which of the following words can best take the place of the underlined word “touches”?
A. ways B. details C. senses D. contacts
61. If you are a backpack traveller with a low budget, which would be your best choice?
A. W Taipei B. Grand Hotel C. Dandy Hotel D. Homey Hostel
62. Which of the following statements is TRUE according the passage?
A. Rooms in the W Hotel are of the similar style but with different fancy names.
B. The Taipei Grand Hotel is an excellent mixture of classic and modern construction.
C. It is the park-view rooms in the Dandy Hotel that make it quite unique.
D. The desire of helping strangers drives Josh and Kelly to open the Homey Hostel.
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