For Senior 3 students, choosing which college to attend can be the most exciting and thrilling time in their entire school lives．This is also true for an American girl named Melanie in the film, College Road Trip, which was released in the US on March 7．

       Melanie’s dad, James Porter, is the chief of police for a Chicago suburb（市郊）．Incredibly security obsessed（困扰）, he wants Melanie to attend nearby Northwestern University, where she’s already been accepted．But Melanie, 17, really wants to go to Georgetown in Washington, D．C．, where she’s been wait-listed．

       When she gets an unexpected interview, she decides to take a road trip with a few close female friends．Melanie believes it is her first step toward adulthood．

       But despite the fact that this trip is “girls only”, James isn’t comfortable with the prospect of his little princess exploring the world without him．He wants to protect her．

       James Joins the girls and hopes he can convince her to go to Northwestern．While Melanie’s father only has the best of intentions, his presence leads to an endless series of comic encounters．

       After following their faulty GPS device deep into the backwoods, James and Melanie discover her little brother and his pet pig have been hiding in the spare tire compartment（隔间）．What should be a simple tire change results in the expensive car rolling down a mountain, forcing them to hike to a nearby hotel．There the pig ruins an outdoor wedding reception after eating an entire bag of coffee beans．

       All these disasters add spice to their trip while along the way a father and a daughter finally get the chance to really talk to each other

       The film explores the parent-child relationship in a comic way: The discrepancy（不同） between how close James thinks he is to Melanie and how little he actually knows of her plans makes us laugh first and then think．

       All parents, whether they have college students or not, can relate to the bittersweet realization that their kids are growing up．Like what Melanie and James have done in the film, we all can find the delicate balance between staying connected and letting go．

1．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

       A．It’s unclear whether Melanie could be accepted by Northwestern University．

       B．Northwestern University isn’t so famous as the university in Washington D．C．

       C．There is no hope that Melanie will be accepted by the university in Georgetown．

       D．Melanie’s  father prefers her to stay not too far away from him．

2．We can infer from the passage that ________．

       A．their car rolled down the mountain, ruining the wedding reception

       B．a hotel was destroyed by Melanie’s brother and his pet pig

       C．Melanie and her father got to understand each other better after so many encounters

       D．the girls had to give up their trip because of the incidents on the way

3．The writer holds a（n） ______ attitude towards James Porter’s way of treating her daughter’s choice．

       A．negative           B．positive            C．subjective          D．optimistic

4．The main purpose of the passage is to _______．

       A．introduce the newly-released film

       B．call on parents to learn to balance the relationship with their children

       C．tell a story which happened between an American girl and her father

       D．explore the differences in parent-child relationship between the west and the east

For Senior 3 students, choosing which college to attend can be the most exciting and thrilling time in their entire school lives．This is also true for an American girl named Melanie in the film, College Road Trip, which was released in the US on March 7．

Melanie’s dad, James Porter, is the chief of police for a Chicago suburb（市郊）． Incredibly security obsessed（困扰）, he wants Melanie to attend nearby Northwestern University, where she’s already been accepted． But Melanie, 17, really wants to go to Georgetown in Washington, D．C．, where she’s been wait-listed．

When she gets an unexpected interview, she decides to take a road trip with a few close female friends．Melanie believes it is her first step toward adulthood．

But despite the fact that this trip is “girls only”, James isn’t comfortable with the prospect of his little princess exploring the world without him．He wants to protect her．

James Joins the girls and hopes he can convince her to go to Northwestern． While Melanie’s father only has the best of intentions, his presence leads to an endless series of comic encounters．

After following their faulty GPS device deep into the backwoods, James and Melanie discover her little brother and his pet pig have been hiding in the spare tire compartment（隔间）．What should be a simple tire change results in the expensive car rolling down a mountain, forcing them to hike to a nearby hotel．There the pig ruins an outdoor wedding reception after eating an entire bag of coffee beans．

All these disasters add spice to their trip while along the way a father and a daughter finally get the chance to really talk to each other．

The film explores the parent-child relationship in a comic way: The discrepancy（不同） between how close James thinks he is to Melanie and how little he actually knows of her plans makes us laugh first and then think．

All parents, whether they have college students or not, can relate to the bittersweet realization that their kids are growing up．Like what Melanie and James have done in the film, we all can find the delicate balance between staying connected and letting go．

1．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

       A．It’s unclear whether Melanie could be accepted by Northwestern University．

     B．Northwestern University isn’t so famous as the university in Washington D．C．

     C．There is no hope that Melanie will be accepted by the university in Georgetown．

     D．Melanie father prefers her to stay not too far away from him．

2．We can infer from the passage that ________．

     A．their car rolled down the mountain, ruining the wedding reception

     B．a hotel was destroyed by Melanie’s brother and his pet pig

     C．Melanie and her father got to understand each other better after so many encounters

     D．the girls had to give up their trip because of the incidents on the way

3．The writer holds a（n） ______ attitude towards James Porter’s way of treating her daughter’s choice．

     A．negative           B．positive            C．subjective          D．optimistic

4．The main purpose of the passage is to _______．

     A．introduce the newly-released film

     B．call on parents to learn to balance the relationship with their children

     C．tell a story which happened between an American girl and her father

     D．explore the differences in parent-child relationship between the west and the east

While IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tells you how smart you are. EQ (Emotional Quotient) tells you how well you use your smartness. Professor Salovery, the psychologist who created the term, EQ, says that it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted.
Supported by his research, he suggested that when predicting future successes, a person’s brainpower, as measured by IQ tests, might actually matter less than a person’s character, or EQ. Professor Salovery may be correct. For example, have you ever wondered why some of the best and smartest students in your class end up failing exams? Perhaps it is because of their EQ. People often make the mistake of thinking that EQ is the opposite of IQ. It is not. Although it is hoped that people have both high EQs and IQs, there is little doubt that those with low EQs have a hard time surviving in life.
For a long time, researchers discussed if a person’s IQ could be raised. The geneticists said no, while the social scientists said yes. Furthermore, the social scientists said that it was possible to improve a person’s EQ, particularly in terms of “people skills”, such as understanding and communication.
Recently, a professor released the findings of a study on senior high school students. When some normal students were introduced to some disabled students, they found that afterwards they were more willing to help people in difficulties. At the same time, there was a marked change in the disabled students’ attitudes. They became more positive about their disabilities and were more eager to try new things. People with high EQs often have positive attitudes towards life and are open to different ideas, so they tend to be more creative in their thinking. Please remember that having a high IQ is helpful but having a high EQ might even be more helpful.
【小题1】According to Professor Salovery, what factor matters the most in predicting whether a person will be successful or not?

A．How a person tests his / her brainpower.

B．A person’s character.

C．How smart a person is.

D．A person’s IQ.

【小题2】The second paragraph tells us that __________.           

A．people who have a high IQ always have a high EQ

B．EQ is the opposite of IQ

C．people who have a low EQ tend to have a hard life

D．people who have a high EQ always have a high IQ

【小题3】Which of the following is the writer’s attitude toward EQ and IQ?

A．IQ is more helpful to people than EQ.

B．IQ can be raised by understanding and communication.

C．EQ can get people hired.

D．A high EQ is of great benefit in getting people promoted.

【小题4】Which of the following would be the best title of this passage?

A．A person’s brainpower.	B．IQ, EQ and success.
C．IQ and a person’s character.	D．A person’s IQ and EQ.

While IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tells you how smart you are. EQ (Emotional Quotient) tells you how well you use your smartness. Professor Salovery, the psychologist who created the term, EQ, says that it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted.

Supported by his research, he suggested that when predicting future successes, a person’s brainpower, as measured by IQ tests, might actually matter less than a person’s character, or EQ. Professor Salovery may be correct. For example, have you ever wondered why some of the best and smartest students in your class end up failing exams? Perhaps it is because of their EQ. People often make the mistake of thinking that EQ is the opposite of IQ. It is not. Although it is hoped that people have both high EQs and IQs, there is little doubt that those with low EQs have a hard time surviving in life.

For a long time, researchers discussed if a person’s IQ could be raised. The geneticists said no, while the social scientists said yes. Furthermore, the social scientists said that it was possible to improve a person’s EQ, particularly in terms of “people skills”, such as understanding and communication.

Recently, a professor released the findings of a study on senior high school students. When some normal students were introduced to some disabled students, they found that afterwards they were more willing to help people in difficulties. At the same time, there was a marked change in the disabled students’ attitudes. They became more positive about their disabilities and were more eager to try new things. People with high EQs often have positive attitudes towards life and are open to different ideas, so they tend to be more creative in their thinking. Please remember that having a high IQ is helpful but having a high EQ might even be more helpful.

1.According to Professor Salovery, what factor matters the most in predicting whether a person will be successful or not?

A．How a person tests his / her brainpower.

B．A person’s character.

C．How smart a person is.

D．A person’s IQ.

2.The second paragraph tells us that __________.           

A．people who have a high IQ always have a high EQ

B．EQ is the opposite of IQ

C．people who have a low EQ tend to have a hard life

D．people who have a high EQ always have a high IQ

3.Which of the following is the writer’s attitude toward EQ and IQ?

A．IQ is more helpful to people than EQ.

B．IQ can be raised by understanding and communication.

C．EQ can get people hired.

D．A high EQ is of great benefit in getting people promoted.

4.Which of the following would be the best title of this passage?

A．A person’s brainpower.	B．IQ, EQ and success.
C．IQ and a person’s character.	D．A person’s IQ and EQ.

 

While IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tells you how smart you are. EQ (Emotional Quotient) tells you how well you use your smartness. Professor Salovery, the psychologist who created the term, EQ, says that it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted.

    Supported by his research, he suggested that when predicting future successes, a person’s brainpower, as measured by IQ tests, might actually matter less than a person’s character, or EQ. Professor Salovery may be correct. For example, have you ever wondered why some of the best and smartest students in your class end up failing exams? Perhaps it is because of their EQ. People often make the mistake of thinking that EQ is the opposite of IQ. It is not. Although it is hoped that people have both high EQs and IQs, there is little doubt that those with low EQs have a hard time surviving in life.

    For a long time, researchers discussed if a person’s IQ could be raised. The geneticists said no, while the social scientists said yes. Furthermore, the social scientists said that it was possible to improve a person’s EQ, particularly in terms of “people skills”, such as understanding and communication.

    Recently, a professor released the findings of a study on senior high school students. When some normal students were introduced to some disabled students, they found that afterwards they were more willing to help people in difficulties. At the same time, there was a marked change in the disabled students’ attitudes. They became more positive about their disabilities and were more eager to try new things. People with high EQs often have positive attitudes towards life and are open to different ideas, so they tend to be more creative in their thinking. Please remember that having a high IQ is helpful but having a high EQ might even be more helpful.

1. The second paragraph tells us that                .

A. people who have a high IQ always have a high EQ

B. EQ is the opposite of IQ

C. people who have a low EQ tend to have a hard life

D. people who have a high EQ always have a high IQ

2.What did the professor find from his study of normal students being introduced to some disabled

children?

A. Students with disabilities were not open in trying new things.

B. There was no change in the normal students.

C. The disabled students became more positive and more eager to try new things.

D. The disabled students were more willing to help others.

3. Which of the following is the writer’s attitude toward EQ and IQ?

A. IQ is more helpful to people than EQ.

B. IQ can be raised by understanding and communication.

C. EQ can get people hired.

D. A high EQ is of great benefit in getting people promoted.

4.Which of the following would be the best title of this passage?

A. A person’s brainpower.                 B. IQ, EQ and success.

C. IQ and a person’s character.            D. A person’s IQ and EQ.