College and university graduations in the United States are arriving earlier each year as the average length of school year gets shorter．

The school year has fallen by nearly six weeks，from 197days in 1964to 156days in 1994，according to the National Association of Scholars． 1　 ，most American kindergarten，elementary（初等的）and high school students are 2　 to spend 180days a year in their schools．The length of the average class period also has 3　 ，from more than 57minutes to less than 54，the Association reports．

“The 4　 has to be that students are simply 5　 less，”said the director of the Association．“If you count the actual 6　　 of contact hours，you'll find they are 7　 four years in college getting an education that would have taken about 8　 years in 1964．”

The universities argue that they are simply teaching more 9　 ．“The traditional idea that learning 10　 in the classroom and through reading and writing 11　 based on seat time is out of date，” said a spokesman for the American Council on Education． 12　 than attending lectures，students now chat with their professors on their computers or use other types of 13　 technology，allowing for a shorter school year，he said．“It is very 14　 that，in many schools，they are going to spend less time 15　 than they used to．”

1．A．By comparison　　　　　　　 B．In particular C．Strangely enough D．As a result

2．A．intended　 B．required　　　 C．requested　　 D．inquired

3．A．fallen　　 B．declined　　　 C．oppressed　　 D．lowered

4．A．reason　　 B．cause　　　　 C．conclusion　　 D．condition

5．A．playing B　 B．learning　　　 C．working　　　 D．paying

6．A．number　　 B．times　　　　 C．need　　　　　 D．arrangement

7．A．spending　 B．given　　　　 C．living　　　　 D．asked

8．A．five　　　 B．two　　　　　 C．three　　　　 D．six

9．A．quickly　　 B．thoroughly　　 C．wisely　　　　 D．efficiently

10．A．came　　　 B．took place　　 C．started　　　 D．appeared

11．A．questions B．books　　　　 C．assignments　 D．texts

12．A．Rather　　 B．More　　　　　 C．Less 　　　　 D．Easier

13．A．knowledge B．information　 C．message　　　 D．intelligence

14．A．possibly　 B．probably　　　 C．lovely　　　　 D．likely

15．A．at home　 B．in the laboratory　　　　　　　 C．in the classroom D．on computer

 

Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to meet and many decisions to make．Your future begins here．

　　　 However, you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily overwhelmed（压垮）by the details of running a well-balanced life．While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you．

　　　 The following you may find of use about life on campus．

　　　 * Plan well．There are so many new things to do at a new college or university．Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but don’t forget why you are there．Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely．

　　　 * If you don’t have a “system” for planning your time now（like a day timer, a computer data book）, get one．Most of all, don’t depend on your memory．

　　　 * Don’t miss the guidelines．The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your student handbook．Consider them well-balanced food for thought．What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can/ can’t you do in class? What can/ can’t you do in your student residence? Who has right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?

　　　 * Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of our bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table．Consider this—you are paying thousands of dollars for your courses. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course．

　　　 * Build your identity．This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do．Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas．Do not be afraid of the beyond．This is learning to make good choices．

63．What is the main purpose of the passage?

　　　 A．To describe the importance of college life．

　　　 B．To explain why college life is exciting．

　　　 C．To offer advice on college life．

　　　 D．To persuade you to go to college．

64．According to the passage, why is it exciting to begin college life?

　　　 A Because you prepare for your future career and life there．．

B．Because you will no longer be afraid of the beyond．

　　　 C．Because you will have more freedom at college．

　　　 D．Because professors there will provide you with many new ideas．

65．The underlined word “know-how” refers to___________________________．

　　　 A．an understanding of how things are going at college

　　　 B．college halls where rules and regulations are presented

　　　 C．practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college

　　　 D．an environment completely different from the one you’re used to

66．According to the passage, college students ___________________________ ．

　　　 A．needn’t learn from those who went to college before them

　　　 B．should know what they have fought for on campus

　　　 C．spend as much time as possible on social activities

D．are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course

Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to meet and many decisions to make．Your future begins here．

　　　 However, you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily overwhelmed（压垮）by the details of running a well-balanced life．While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you．

　　　 The following you may find of use about life on campus．

　　　 * Plan well．There are so many new things to do at a new college or university．Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but don’t forget why you are there．Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely．

　　　 * If you don’t have a “system” for planning your time now（like a day timer, a computer data book）, get one．Most of all, don’t depend on your memory．

　　　 * Don’t miss the guidelines．The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your student handbook．Consider them well-balanced food for thought．What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can/ can’t you do in class? What can/ can’t you do in your student residence? Who has right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?

　　　 * Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of our bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table．Consider this—you are paying thousands of dollars for your courses. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course．

　　　 * Build your identity．This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do．Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas．Do not be afraid of the beyond．This is learning to make good choices．

63．What is the main purpose of the passage?

　　　 A．To describe the importance of college life．

　　　 B．To explain why college life is exciting．

　　　 C．To offer advice on college life．

　　　 D．To persuade you to go to college．

64．According to the passage, why is it exciting to begin college life?

　　　 A Because you prepare for your future career and life there．．

B．Because you will no longer be afraid of the beyond．

　　　 C．Because you will have more freedom at college．

　　　 D．Because professors there will provide you with many new ideas．

65．The underlined word “know-how” refers to___________________________．

　　　 A．an understanding of how things are going at college

　　　 B．college halls where rules and regulations are presented

　　　 C．practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college

　　　 D．an environment completely different from the one you’re used to

66．According to the passage, college students ___________________________ ．

　　　 A．needn’t learn from those who went to college before them

　　　 B．should know what they have fought for on campus

　　　 C．spend as much time as possible on social activities

D．are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course

London Summer School in Classics

Dates

The London Summer School in Classics 2008 will be held at King’s College London. It will run from 8th July until 17th July. Applications close on 2nd June, 2008.

 For an application form, please download either the 2-page PDF or the word format document from the foot of the page.

If you have any problems downloading the application form or any questions, please contact: London Summer School in Classics, King’s College London.

Tel: 020 7848 2299

Fax: 020 7848 2545

Organization

The school is organized by the colleges of the University of London. The summer school offers eight days of intensive teaching in Greek and Latin. There are four language classes each day as well as lectures and a debate, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. The course is not residential (提供住宿的), and there is no teaching during the weekend of 12th to 13th July.

The fee is ??85.00. Travel grants (旅行补助金) are available as a contribution to your travel costs, but may not cover all your expenses. The travel grants are arranged during the summer school.

Teaching is generally in groups of 12-15 people and it, as far as possible, comprises (包含) of students of roughly the same level of experience. The style of teaching is friendly, but demanding: a lot of work is expected from students during the school, but they usually find the whole experience both stimulating and valuable. Some classes concentrate chiefly on reading, while others offer a mixture of grammar and translation practice. Our tutors include some of the most experienced and talented teachers of Classics in the London area and beyond.

The Summer School in Classics caters for a wide range of interests and for both school & university students as well as those who wish to learn Greek or Latin, or to revive their knowledge of the languages. Our principal concern is to provide a thorough program of language learning in a lively university environment.

To join in the school, you have to apply before ________.

 A. 8th July, 2008     B. 2nd June, 2008  C. 17th July, 2008     D. 13th July, 2008

As a student of the school, you are probably asked to _______.

 A. do a lot of reading in Greek and Latin

 B. learn the grammar of Greek and Latin only

 C. do some translation work only

 D. speak Greek and Latin with experienced teachers

What is the London Summer School in Classics most concerned about?

 A. Providing a stimulating experience for students.

 B. Promoting students to develop a wide range of interests.

 C. Teaching students languages in a lively environment.

 D. Improving students’ level of debating in the argument.

Which is one of the teaching ways of the school?

 A. Student groups consist of the same level students strictly.

 B. Students needn’t do any work in the class.

 C. Students learn Greek and Latin by listening to teachers all day.

 D. Students are generally divided into groups of 12-15.

Which of the following can we know from the passage?

 A. The fee is ??85, including the travel costs.

 B. Students needn’t go to class on 12th and 13th July.

 C. People should fill in two application forms.

 D. People can contact the school by phone or email.

London Summer School in Classics

Dates

The London Summer School in Classics 2008 will be held at King’s College London. It will run from 8th July until 17th July. Applications close on 2nd June, 2008.

For an application form, please download either the 2-page PDF or the word format document from the foot of the page.

If you have any problems downloading the application form or any questions, please contact: London Summer School in Classics, King’s College London.

Tel: 020 7848 2299

Fax: 020 7848 2545

Organization

The school is organized by the colleges of the University of London. The summer school offers eight days of intensive teaching in Greek and Latin. There are four language classes each day as well as lectures and a debate, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. The course is not residential (提供住宿的), and there is no teaching during the weekend of 12th to 13th July.

The fee is ??85.00. Travel grants (旅行补助金) are available as a contribution to your travel costs, but may not cover all your expenses. The travel grants are arranged during the summer school.

Teaching is generally in groups of 12-15 people and it, as far as possible, comprises (包含) of students of roughly the same level of experience. The style of teaching is friendly, but demanding: a lot of work is expected from students during the school, but they usually find the whole experience both stimulating and valuable. Some classes concentrate chiefly on reading, while others offer a mixture of grammar and translation practice. Our tutors include some of the most experienced and talented teachers of Classics in the London area and beyond.

The Summer School in Classics caters for a wide range of interests and for both school & university students as well as those who wish to learn Greek or Latin, or to revive their knowledge of the languages. Our principal concern is to provide a thorough program of language learning in a lively university environment.

62. To join in the school, you have to apply before ________.

A. 8th July, 2008          B. 2nd June, 2008

C. 17th July, 2008         D. 13th July, 2008

63. As a student of the school, you are probably asked to _______.

A. do a lot of reading in Greek and Latin

B. learn the grammar of Greek and Latin only

C. do some translation work only

D. speak Greek and Latin with experienced teachers

64. What is the London Summer School in Classics most concerned about?

A. Providing a stimulating experience for students.

B. Promoting students to develop a wide range of interests.

C. Teaching students languages in a lively environment.

D. Improving students’ level of debating in the argument.

65. Which is one of the teaching ways of the school?

A. Student groups consist of the same level students strictly.

B. Students needn’t do any work in the class.

C. Students learn Greek and Latin by listening to teachers all day.

D. Students are generally divided into groups of 12-15.