四、阅读理解

(2015·新课标全国卷Ⅱ)

More students than ever before are taking a gap year (间隔年) before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap­year phenomenon originated (起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.

This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service(UCAS).

That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well­planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible，” he said.

But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship—young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term­time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods，” he said.

语篇解读　这是一篇社会生活类的新闻报道。越来越多的高中毕业生没有直接去上大学而是选择了间隔年，这样他们可以打工攒够费用上大学，将来能更好地适应大学生活。

1.What do we learn about the gap year from the text?

A. It is flexible in length.

B. It is a time for relaxation.

C. It is increasingly popular.

D. It is required by universities.

答案与解析　C　考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“More students than ever before are taking a gap year (间隔年) before going to university”和第三段中的“That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year”可推断，间隔年这种现象越来越普遍。

2.According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year ________.

A. are better prepared for college studies

B. know a lot more about their future jobs

C. are more likely to leave university in debt

D. have a better chance to enter top universities

答案与解析　A　考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“Students who take a well­planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible”可推知，选择间隔年的学生将来能够更好地适应大学生活。

3.How does Owain James feel about the gap­year phenomenon?

A. He's puzzled. B. He's worried.

C. He's surprised. D. He's annoyed.

答案与解析　B　考查推理判断。根据第四段的首句“But not everyone is happy”和下文内容可推断，Owain James认为间隔年现象从一个侧面反映了目前大学生上学压力大、费用高的现状，因此他感到担忧。

4.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?

A. Attend additional courses.

B. Make plans for the new term.

C. Earn money for their education.

D. Prepare for their graduate studies.

答案与解析　C　考查细节理解。根据第四段中的“It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree”和最后一句可知，大多数学生会充分利用间隔年打工挣钱攒学费。

五、短文改错

(2016·江西南昌调研)

I will share a truly story with you that happened a couple of days ago. One of my classmate bought a bag of snacks from a food store. A few roommates were then invited to enjoy snacks.

Luckily, all of them got poisoned and had stomach aches with our faces pale. They are quickly sent to a nearby hospital. Doctors examined them but gave them some medicine. They were out of danger soon before taking the medicine. This accident should make us to realize the seriousness of the food safety problem. I strong suggest that the whole society pay more attention to food safety.

答案

I will share a story with you that happened a couple of days ago. One of my bought a bag of snacks from a food store. A few roommates were then invited to enjoy snacks. ， all of them got poisoned and had stomach aches with faces pale. They quickly sent to a nearby hospital. Doctors examined them gave them some medicine. They were out of danger soon taking the medicine. This accident should make us realize the seriousness of the food safety problem. I suggest that the whole society pay more attention to food safety.

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