It has been argued by some that gifted children should be grouped in special classes. The __ __ has been on the belief that in regular classes these children are held back in their intellectual (智力的) growth by learning situation that has designed for the children.
There can be little doubt that classes can help the gifted children to graduate earlier and take their place in life sooner. However, to take these out of the regular classes may create serious problems.
Many are concerned that gifted children become and lose interest in learning. However this concern is more often from parents and teachers than from students, and some of these simply conclude that special classes should be set up for those who are talented. Some top students do feel bored in class, but why they so goes far beyond the work they have in school. Studies have shown that to be bored is to be anxious. The gifted child who is bored is an child.
1.A. principleB. theoryC. arguementD. classification
2.A. smartB. poorC. matureD. average
3.A. regularB. special C. smallD. creative
4.A. childrenB. programsC. graduatesD. designs
5.A. doubtedB. boredC. worriedD. tired
6.A. studentsB. adultsC. scholarsD. teachers
7.A. believeB. thinkC. sayD. feel
8.A. outstanding B. intelligentC. anxiousD. ordinary
What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes.Mary had them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting (照看) the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely ,” she thought. “Sleep, " she considered, "if only I could!" But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(n) way to make money obviously hadn't met the three boys, she thought.The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim.Mary's felt heavier and heavier.I mustn't sleep, she thought—which was what she did, of course.
Strangely enough, she soon that she was a world-famous chef (主厨). She made a and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or reading—her favorite hobby. She took the leading role in her own TV show. Then she woke up, shocked and confused. was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three little faces and some very burnt bread.
1.A. givenB. written C. told D. taught
2.A. successfulB. helpfulC. tiringD. surprisng
3.A. shookB. putC. bentD. kept
4.A. difficultB. boringC. importantD. easy
5.A. eyesB. mindC. heartD. legs
6.A. nicelyB. exactlyC. curiouslyD. carelessly
7.A. realizedB. remindedC. leantD. dreamt
8.A. decisionB. fortuneC. businessD. plan
9.A. cleanedB. relaxedC. cookedD. slept
10.A. justB. everC. evenD. only
11.A. SmokeB. LightC. WaterD. Fire
12.A. cheerfulB. strangeC. guiltyD. confident
_____________ the program, they have to stay there for another two weeks.
A. Not completing B. Not completed
C. Not having completed D. Having not completed
How I wish I _____ the army then. I would have become a soldier.
A. attended B. had attended C. would have attended D. have attended
It just isn’t fair. _____ I was working as a waiter last month, my friends were lying on the beach.
A. Whenever
B. Though
C. For
D. While
_____ admission rate up by 60%, the school has had another excellent year.
A. As
B. For
C. With
D. Through