American college students are becoming more adventuresome as they study abroad, showing less interests in English-speaking destinations such as Great Britain and Australia and more in such countries as China, India, Argentina and Brazil.
Britain remained the most popular study destination in 2005, according to annual figures from the Institute of International Education, followed by Italy, Spain and France. But the number of American students studying in Britain and Australia descended a little, even as the number of American students abroad rose by 8%. The growth came in non-English speaking European countries and in Asia. China is now the eighth most popular destination for American students, attracting nearly 6,400 in 2005, up 35% from the number of the year before. Argentina and India saw increases of more than 50%.
Allan Goodman, president of the Institute of International Education, said that a range of factors contributed to the trend, from growing awareness of globalization after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, to programs such as former President Bush’s National Security Language Initiative, which trains soldiers, intelligence officers and diplomats in foreign languages. “What Americans are doing is waking up and discovering there’s a world out there,” he said.
Other figures showed the flow of students in the opposite direction, from foreign countries into American universities. The institute found that international enrollment (入学) in American higher education remained steady at about 565,000. The figures are of keen interest to universities, which depend on foreign students for teaching and research help, and to policy-makers, who consider it important, as future foreign leaders may be familiar with the United States. The year of 2005 saw big increases in students from South Korea, Mexico and Taiwan of China. India sends the most students and China is No.2. Other countries that show large percentage increases in the number of students sent to the US include Nepal and Vietnam, while Japan, Turkey and Malaysia saw declines. About 58% of international students in the US come from Asia.
1.What does the underlined word “descended” in Paragraph 2 means?
A. Changed. B. Declined. C. Multiplied. D. Increased.
2.Why do more American students study in Asia?
A. They expect to get more teaching and research help.
B. They lose confidence in English-speaking countries.
C. They are afraid that terrorist attacks will happen again.
D. They prefer to explore a different world from their own.
3.Where were most foreign students in America from in 2005?
A. China. B. India. C. Argentina. D. Britain.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A. There were 6,400 American students studying in China in 2005.
B. Chinese students to America will overpass Indians in the future.
C. International enrollment in American higher education changed a lot.
D. Asian students account for a large part of foreign students in America.
They had a dozen children, six boys and six girls, in seventeen years. One reason Dad had so many children was that he was confident anything he and Mother teamed upon was sure to be a success.
Our house at Montclair, New Jersey, was a sort of school for scientific management and the removal of wasted motions — or “motion study,” as Dad and Mother named it.
Dad took moving pictures of us children washing dishes, so that he could determine how we could reduce our motions and thus hurry through the task. Each child who wanted extra pocket money put forward an offer saying what he would do the job for. The lowest bidder got the contract(合约).
Dad put process and work charts in the bathrooms. Every child old enough to write — and Dad expected his children to start writing at a young age — was required to sign their names on the charts in the morning after he had brushed his teeth, taken a bath, combed his hair, and made his bed. At night, each child had to weigh himself, mark the figure on a graph, and sign the process charts again after he had done his homework, washed his hands and face, and brushed his teeth. Mother wanted to have a place on the charts for saying prayers, but Dad said as far as he was concerned prayers were voluntary.
It was strict management, all right. Yes, at home or on the job, Dad was always the efficiency expert. He buttoned his vest from the bottom up, instead of from the top down, because the bottom-to-top process took him only three seconds, while the top-to-bottom took seven. He even used two shaving brushes to make his face smooth enough, because he found that by so doing he could cut seventeen seconds off his shaving time. For a while he tried shaving with two razors, but he finally gave that up.
“I can save forty-four seconds,” he complained, “but I wasted two minutes this morning putting this bandage on my throat.” It wasn’t the injured throat that really bothered him. It was the two minutes.
1.Why was the author’s house considered a sort of school?
A. It had a team of twelve children there.
B. The children were taught how to work well in it.
C. The parents could teach their children better at home.
D. The parents could have the children’s daily activities recorded.
2.What is the purpose of signing the charts?
A. To help to do things efficiently. B. To manage the big family effectively.
C. To look after the children better. D. To remind the children to obey the rules.
3.What did the father complain about one morning?
A. He should have given up shaving. B. His bleeding throat bothered him.
C. He couldn’t shave with two razors. D. He failed to cut short his shaving time.
4.We can we infer from the text?
A. The kids had to bid for everything they wanted.
B. The author took pride in his father’s management.
C. The couple were always troubled by their children.
D. The father’s work was to teach the children at home.
When it comes to gifts, it’s not easy to shop for someone when you’re not sure what they’re into. Thankfully, Crate and Barrel’s sister store — the modern, fancy version — CB2 has a gift collection that is just as beautiful as it is practical. They’re known for their modern designs. We’ve edited a list of some of our favorite gift ideas from CB2 so you'll know just what to get.
Galactic Jewelry Box ($21)
This jewelry box is not only a place to store your jewels, but it looks like one itself. “Designed by UK-based Seascape Curiosities, the jewelry box brings deep space to your room. Open storage space lined with light grey cotton velvet holds most-precious possessions,” CB2 states. The best part? It’s under $25.
Flamingo Catchall ($29.95)
Designed by the British fashion designer Matthew Williamson, this flamingo catchall is a pop of color in every room and offers a secure place to store some of your favorite rings, earrings, or little items. Not only is it an awesome addition to just about any home, it’s also a great conversation starter at dinner parties.
Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($49)
It’s a great gift for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in mind, handmade activity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and even gets better looking with age. It’s a super addition to any bookshelf.
Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker ($24.95)
This cocktail shaker starts off with a smoky black finish and fades into grey. It’s fashionable, functional, and — above all — easy to clean.
1.Which of the following gifts would you like to choose if your brother loves football?
A. Galactic Jewelry Box. B. Flamingo Catchall.
C. Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball. D. Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker.
2.What can we learn about the four gifts?
A. Galactic Jewelry Box is easy to clean.
B. Flamingo Catchall can inspire people to start a topic.
C. Made by hand, Leather Activity Ball is fragile.
D. Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker is the cheapest.
3.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To advertise gifts from CB2. B. To explain the functions of gifts.
C. To sell products created by CB2. D. To strike a deal on fashion design.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Where did the shark attacks occur recently
A. In North Carolina. B. In California. C. In Florida.
2.Who is Graham Schwartz?
A. A writer for a magazine.
B. A researcher from a museum.
C. A shark expert from a university.
3.What can people do to avoid being attacked?
A. Only swim where the water is warm.
B. Make their presence known in the water.
C. Avoid wearing certain types of bathing suits.
4.What did the Department of Parks and Recreation do?
A. They closed down the beaches.
B. They conducted a study on shark attacks.
C. They forced boats and fishermen to stop all activities.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What did the man think of Americans?
A. Health-conscious. B. Ignorant. C. Lazy.
2.Why does the man mention organic foods?
A. To show how influential American food culture is.
B. To show how people’s attitudes have changed.
C. To show that Americans are spending more on food.
3.According to the woman, why are things different now?
A. People have access to more information.
B. People are more active in general.
C. People are more positive.
4.What does the woman try to avoid?
A. Watching too much TV. B. Eating fast food. C. Driving her car.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When does the man want to go for a trip?
A. In June. B. In July. C. In August.
2.How many tourist attractions are mentioned by the woman?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
3.How will the man buy his ticket?
A. On the phone. B. On the bus. C. Online.
