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Unit 4 Reading 1-P91 Studying Abroad: Making the Experience CountWilliam Ham Bevan
(1) (单选题)What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The benefits of attending a foreign university.
B.How to adapt to a different educational culture.
C.The disadvantages of studying abroad.
D.Tips for finding a job after studying abroad.
(2) (单选题)What makes Dutch universities popular with British undergraduates, according to the article?
A.Low fees and proximity to the UK.
B.Only the increasing range of courses taught in English.
C.The lack of diversity in the student body.
D.The low standard of teaching.
(3) (单选题)What can be inferred from Dave Richardson's experience at Schulich School of Business?
A.He struggled with the American teaching methods.
B.He found the class participation requirement exhausting.
C.He appreciated the focus on class participation and interactive learning.
D.He was the only British student in his class.
(4) (单选题)In Paragraph 5, what does the phrase "cosmopolitan make-up" refer to?
A.The diverse cultural background of the student body.
B.The international reputation of the university.
C.The modern facilities of the campus.
D.The variety of courses offered by the university.
(5) (单选题)What is Lizzie Fane's attitude towards studying abroad?
A.Skeptical.
B.Neutral.
C.Positive.
D.Critical.
Unit 4 -精读课文- P80All-Nighters with the Western Canon
(1) (单选题)What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The author's struggle to adapt to American academic life.
B.A detailed review of the Western canon in Yale's Directed Studies program.
C.The cultural differences between China and the West.
D.The author's journey of understanding Western civilization through studying the Western canon.
(2) (单选题)Which of the following is NOT a reason why the author wanted to study the Western canon?
A.To gain a better understanding of Western civilization.
B.To fulfill the requirements of the Directed Studies program.
C.To learn from different civilizations and achieve universal harmony.
D.To improve English language skills.
(3) (单选题)From the passage, we can infer that the author's experience in the Directed Studies program was:
A.Extremely enjoyable and easy.
B.Challenging but rewarding.
C.Boring and unproductive.
D.Disappointing and frustrating.
(4) (单选题)What does the author mean by "I hoped my diligence would make up for lack of preparation" in Para. 6?
A.The author believes that hard work can compensate for not being fully prepared.
B.The author is disappointed in their level of preparation.
C.The author is relying on luck to pass the course.
D.The author thinks that their lack of preparation is not important.
(5) (单选题)How does the author feel about studying the humanities compared to science?
A.The author prefers studying science.
B.The author is indifferent to both.
C.The author prefers studying the humanities.
D.The author thinks both are equally important.
P95 Overseas Graduates Returning to China
(1) (单选题)What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The number of Chinese students going abroad is decreasing year by year.
B.Overseas Chinese graduates are returning to China in increasing numbers and facing both advantages and challenges.
C.Foreign degrees are no longer valuable for Chinese job applicants.
D.The Chinese tech industry is attracting more overseas graduates to return.
(2) (单选题)According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is true?
A.The number of outbound Chinese students decreased from 2011 to 2016.
B.More than half of outbound students returned to China in 2011.
C.The proportion of returning students dropped from 2011 to 2016.
D.Over 500,000 overseas graduates returned to China in 2016.
(3) (单选题)What is one of the reasons for overseas graduates returning to China?
A.The declining number of jobs in foreign countries.
B.The attractive development of China’s tech industry.
C.The lower cost of living in China compared with foreign countries.
D.The pressure from their families to return home.
(4) (单选题)What does the author mean by “foreign degrees are not always a ticket to success” in Paragraph 4?
A.Foreign degrees cannot guarantee graduates a successful career in China.
B.Graduates with foreign degrees are not as excellent as those with domestic degrees.
C.Foreign degrees are becoming more and more unpopular in China.
D.It is difficult for graduates with foreign degrees to find a job in China.
(5) (单选题)We can infer from the passage that returning overseas graduates ______.
A.all have higher salaries than domestic graduates
B.are not familiar with cross-cultural communication
C.have an advantage in language skills
D.face no challenges in the domestic job market
P104
Pioneers of Flight
The legend of Wan Hu
(1) (单选题)What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The history of aviation and its pioneers.
B.Detailed descriptions of three famous airplanes.
C.The lives and achievements of Wan Hu, Howard Hughes, and Leonardo da Vinci.
D.The evolution of transportation design from ancient times to the present.
(2) (单选题)According to the passage, which of the following statements about Wan Hu is TRUE?
A.He successfully flew to the stars.
B.He built a spaceship with 47 kites and two gunpowder rockets.
C.His spaceship disappeared after an explosion.
D.His mission to the stars was confirmed to be true.
(3) (单选题)Why did Howard Hughes's Spruce Goose project fail?
A.Because the plane was too big to fly.
B.Because the wood used in construction was not strong enough.
C.Due to high costs, complexity of woodworking, and Hughes's perfectionism.
D.Because the technology of the time was not advanced enough to support it.
(4) (单选题)The phrase "ahead of his time" in Paragraph 5 refers to someone who:
A.Was born before his actual time of birth.
B.Was very intelligent and advanced for his era.
C.Lived in a different time zone than others.
D.Was always late for important appointments.
(5) (单选题)
What is the author's attitude towards the pioneers mentioned in the passage?
A.Critical and skeptical.
B.Admiring and respectful.
C.Indifferent and uninterested.
D.Dismissive and contemptuous.
Unit 5 Reading 1-P114 阅读理解
Meet the Pilots Behind the Sun-Powered Plane That Can “Fly Forever”Teo Kermeliotis
(1) (单选题)What is the main topic of the passage?
A.The history of aviation pioneers.
B.The design and features of Solar Impulse 2.
C.The preparation and mission of Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg.
D.The first solar-powered flight around the globe.
(2) (单选题)How long will Solar Impulse 2 attempt to fly nonstop?
A.24 hours.
B.26 hours.
C.120 hours.
D.35,000 hours.
(3) (单选题)What can we infer about the cockpit of Solar Impulse 2?
A.It is spacious and comfortable.
B.It has all necessary facilities for a long flight.
C.It has heating and air conditioning systems.
D.The pilot can sleep for hours at a time.
(4) (单选题)What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 9 mean?
A.Technical training is more important than mental preparation.
B.Mental preparation is crucial for success in such a difficult task.
C.Visualizing solutions is the only way to solve problems.
D.You need to have a clear mind to rest and eat properly.
(5) (单选题)What motivates the founders of Solar Impulse?
A.Setting new aviation records.
B.Earning fame and fortune.
C.Charting a sustainable path for future generations.
D.Following in the footsteps of their ancestors.
P126In China, Lessons of a “Hackerspace”
Emily Parker
(1) (单选题)What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The story of Peng Ziyun and her interactive tree.
B.The rise of the maker movement in China.
C.The history and development of Xinchejian hackerspace.
D.The challenges faced by Chinese inventors.
(2) (单选题)What did Peng Ziyun create with the help of Xinchejian?
A.A 3D printer
B.A talking tree.
C.A robot
D.An open-source microcontroller board
(3) (单选题)What can we infer about the maker movement in China from Paragraph 7?
A.It is fully supported by the government.
B.It is competing directly with traditional manufacturing.
C.It is taking place against a backdrop of increasing government investment in science and technology.
D.It has no connection with overseas Chinese talent.
(4) (单选题)What does the phrase "conduit for people" in Paragraph 6 mean?
A.A place for people to meet.
B.A means for people to express themselves.
C.A tool for people to learn and work together.
D.A way for people to communicate ideas and designs.
(5) (单选题)What is the attitude of Seeed Studio towards the traditional manufacturing industry?
A.Critical and competitive.
B.Supportive and complementary.
C.Indifferent and uninterested.
D.Opposed and hostile.
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