New York University (NYU) is one of the best universities in the United States and it has just opened a school in Shanghai in partnership with East China Normal University(ECNU). The arrival of the American university on China mainland is an example of what is being called the "globalization" of education and it is hoped that this trend will influence the quality of education in all of China's universities by raising the standard of teaching. NYU Shanghai's class of 2017(students will graduate in 2017) is made up of 295 students from China, America and other countries. The students will study liberal arts courses for two years before choosing a major and when they graduate, they will receive a degree from NYU and a degree from ECNU. All the classes will be taught in English, using the teaching methods in American universities. Students will be pushed to take risks in the classroom, pushed to speak up and pushed to say things that are not completely correct, which can make them understand that it's OK for them to make mistakes in class. This style of learning will be challenging for many Chinese students, because they will be mixed with the foreign students both in the classroom and in the dormitory. Living and studying with foreigners day to day will provide Chinese students with a cultural as well as academic education and it's hoped that this cross-cultural experience will benefit them when they seek jobs in the competitive global market. China's interest in partnering with foreign universities comes at a time when western universities are trying to expand. They realize that information, technology and business are now borderless; they also realize education should be borderless too. This trend will have a deep effect on bringing the world closer together and the students at NYU Shanghai should be excited to be on the leading edge of this trend. How should the students perform in the classroom? A) They must express themselves correctly. B) They should try to be active in the class. C) They will learn something dangerous. D) They have to correct their mistakes.
B
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Do youwanttoimprovetheway youstudy? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability tostudy, sodotheir test results.If so, use these tips tohelpyou. Study Techniques *You should always study in the same place. You shouldn't sit in a position that you use for another purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Don't watch TV while youare studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if youattempttostudyin thisway. Always try tohave a white wall in front ofyou, so there is nothingtodistract(make less concentrated) you. *Your eyes will become tired if youtrytoread a text which is on a flat surface. Position your book at an angle of 30 degrees. *Don't try to complete too much in one study period. Finish one thing before beginning another.If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes. Test-taking skills *All your hard work will be for nothing if youare too nervoustotake your test. Getting plenty of rest is very important. This means donotstudyall night before your test! It is a better ideatohave a long-termstudyplan. Try tomake a timetable for yourstudywhich lasts for a few months. *Exercise is a great waytoreduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day will also improveyour concentration. Eat healthy food too. *When youarrive intheexamination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and deeply. Check thetime ontheclock duringthetest, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give thetest paper your undivided attention. Which of thefollowing statements is true accordingtothepassage? A) Check thetime duringtheexam at a certain time. B) Staying up all night and studying is tiring, but effective way. C) You should studyin a different place every day, soyoudon't get bored. D) Your concentration will improveifyoustudyand watch TV atthesame time.
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A
Ques: Just weeks after a special memorial voyage to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, an Australian billionaire has announced plans to build an exact replica of the Titanic, which is just as similar to the original one as possible. The Titanic replica will make its first voyage from Southampton, England to New York in 2016. The Titanic is a famous ship that sank in 1912. The attractive story of the ocean liner has made millions of people interested in it around the world. It was believed to be an unsinkable ship but it hit an iceberg and sank on its first voyage. More than 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, which at the time was the world's largest and most luxurious ocean liner. When fully built, the Titanic II will be 270 meters (886 feet) long and capable of holding 1,680 passengers. Unlike the original Titanic which was powered by coal-fired boiler and steam engines, the Titanic II will have modern diesel and electric engines. Also unlike the first Titanic, the Titanic II will have more than enough lifeboats to accommodate everyone on board if something should go wrong. When asked whether the new replica would sink, Mr. Palmer replied: "Of course it will sink if you put a hole in it. He also added "It will be designed as a modern ship with all the technology to ensure that doesn't happen." When Mr. Palmer was asked if he expected hisTitanic to be successful, he simply said: "At my age, you don't really worry so much about whether you'll make money or lose money on something, but I believe that it is worth building it." What is the difference between the Titanic II and the original one? A) Titanic II will be powered by modern diesel and electric engines. B) The appearance of Titanic II will be more luxurious. C) The construction of Titanic II will be more complex. D) The number of the lifeboats on Titanic II will be smaller.
Ans: A
Question: While I was in my 4th month of pregnancy with my second child, we were preparing for a trip to Louisiana, where Marshall's family live, to celebrate Jane's 2nd birthday. Two days before we were to leave, we got the shocking news that I was going to lose the baby. Not knowing when this would happen, we decided to continue with our trip. Since Marshall's family lives on a 600-acre cattle farm, you often find that you have a lot of time to yourself to think when you are there. That is precisely what I did not want to do at this time. I told Marshall that I needed to get a good book to get lost in while I was there. I told him I heard the Harry Potter books were good, so he went out and got the first one for me. During that trip, I totally got lost in the book, which was of great help during a time when I needed a distraction to forget about the sadness. In the book, I noticed the name "Seamus". I vaguely remembered it was pronounced "Shamus" and I liked the sound of that. I mentioned it to Marshall and he liked it too. Toward the end of the trip, I had just 5 chapters left and I knew I was about to finish the first book, which I was pretty excited about. Soon after we put Jane down to bed, I had started labor , so I was unable to read. The labor lasted 5 and 1/2 hours, but Marshall stayed there with me, sitting beside me and reading aloud the last 5 chapters of Harry Potter. I can never fully explain how much that helped me through the experience. And ever since then, Marshall and I both have been fans of the Harry Potter books. We remember how they helped us get through that time of our lives. We were sad to have lost the baby, but the name Seamus started our journey toward adoption. And we gave this name to our adopted son. Though our Seamus doesn't have a drop of Irish blood in him, the name fits him perfectly. Which is the best title for the passage? A) Funny Stories Of My Family B) Seamus And Harry Potter C) How We Got To Louisiana D) How My Son Got His Name
Answer:
D