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Early decision—you apply to one school, and admission is binding—seems like a great choice for nervous applicants. Schools let in a higher percentage of early-decision applicants, which arguably means that you have a better chance of getting in. And if you do, you're done with the whole agonizing process by December. But what most students and parents don't realize is that schools have hidden motives for offering early decision.Early decision, since it's binding, allows schools to fill their classes with qualified students; it allows admissions committees to select the students that are in particular demand for their college and know those students will come. It also gives schools a higher yield rate, which is often used as one of the ways to measure college selectivity and popularity.The problem is that this process effectively shortens the window of time students have to make one of the most important decisions of their lives up to that point. Under regular admissions, seniors have until May I to choose which school to attend; early decision effectively steals six months from them, months that could be used to visit more schools, do more research, speak to current students and alumni and arguably make a more informed decision.There are, frankly, an astonishing number of exceptional colleges in America, and for any given student, there are a number of schools that are a great fit. When students become too fixated（专注）on a particular school early in the admissions process, that fixation can lead to severe disappointment if they don't get in or, if they do, the possibility that they are now bound to go to a school that, given time for further reflection, may not actually be right for them.In so far as early decision offers a genuine admissions edge, that advantage goes largely to students who already have numerous advantages. The students who use early decision tend to be those who have received higher-quality college guidance, usually a result of coming from a more privileged background. In this regard, there's an argument against early decision, as students from lower-income families are far less likely to have the admissions know-how to navigate the often confusing early deadlines.Students who have done their research and are confident that there's one school they would be thrilled to get into should, under the current system, probably apply under early decision. But for students who haven't yet done enough research, or who are still constantly changing their minds on favorite schools, the early-decision system needlessly and prematurely narrows the field of possibility just at a time when students should be opening themselves to a whole range o of thrilling options.What are students obliged to do under early decision? A.Look into a lot of schools before they apply.B.Attend the school once they are admitted.C.Think twice before they accept the offer, D.Consult the current students and alumni.What is said to be the problem with early decision for students? A.It makes their application process more complicatedB.It places too high a demand on their research ability.C.It allows them little time to make informed decisions.D.It exerts much more psychological pressure on them.Why are some people opposed to early decision? A.It interferes with students' learning in high schoolB.It is biased against students at ordinary high schoolsC.It causes unnecessary confusion among college applicants.D.It places students from lower-income families at a disadvantage.What does the author advise college applicants to do? A.Avoid choosing early decision unless they are fully prepared.B.Refrain from competing with students from privileged families.C.Find sufficient information about their favorite schools.D.Look beyond the few supposedly thrilling options.

People may try to _others about their characteristics，but_ has two main disadvantages.（ ）A. receive；descriptionB. deceive；descriptionC. deceive；deceptionD. receive；deception

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The series of textbooks were very__，so we decided to __ this method of learning.（ ）A. impressive；popularB. impressive；popularizeC. effective；popularD. effective；popularize

Hemingway's book, ______ The Old Man and the Sea, tells the story of a fisherman.A. which entitled B. which is entitled C. that is entitled D. which is titled

4 Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once.adversity disciplinary immensitylegendary momentaryprecautionary sincerity1 Hua Tuo was a(n)_______.Chinesephysician who lived during the late EasternHan Dynasty.

[2017届北京市海淀区高三5月期末练习(二模)] Mary was pleased to see that the seeds she in the garden were growing.A. was plantingB. has plantedC. would plantD. had planted[答案]D[解析]考查过去完成时态。它表达的是在某个过去动作或时间点之前发生的动作,简单地说就是“过去的过去”发生的事情。句意:玛丽很高兴她在花园里种的种子正在生长。根据句意可知,种种子是在种子成长之前,故选D。A[2017·东北三省四市联考]Most Americans don't like to get advice from members of their family. They get advice from “strangers”. When they need advice, they __1__ (rare) go to people they know. Instead, many of __2__ write letters to newspapers and magazines __3__ give advice on many different subjects __4__ (include) family problems, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, and even on how to buy a house or a car.Most newspapers regularly print letters from readers with problems. Along with the letters there are answers written by people who __5__ (suppose) to know how to solve such problems. Some of these writers are doctors, and others are lawyers or __6__ (educate). Among the writers, two women are famous. __7__ they have no special training for this kind of work, they can give the readers suitable advice because they are rich __8__ life experience and good at communicating with others. A survey was done last year about why people __9__ (turn) to strangers for help and why the two women were wellreceived. Most people interviewed in __10__ survey said this way could help protect their privacy and the advice from the women was practical and effective.[答案]1.rarely 2.them 3.which/that 4.including 5.are supposed 6.educators7.Although/Though/While 8.in 9.turned 10.the[解析]语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。介绍了大多数美国人不喜欢向熟悉的人寻求建议,他们更喜欢写信到报纸或杂志,因为他们认为这样可以保护他们的隐私。1.rarely 空格处应用副词修饰动词“go”,故用rarely。2.them 空格处指代上文的“Most Americans”。故用them。3.which/that 本句中先行词是“newspapers and magazines”,指物,且在从句中作主语。故用which/that引导定语从句。4.including 空格后面是名词,所以这里应填介词,include的介词形式是including,意为“包括”。5.are supposed be supposed to do是固定短语,意为“应该做,应当做”,符合语境。因为主语是“people”,故用are supposed。6.educators or是并列连词,前面是名词“lawyers”,所以后面也应该是名词的复数形式。故用educators。7.Although/Though/While 句意:尽管她们在这类工作方面没有接受过专门的培训,但是她们能给读者合适的建议……根据句意可知,前后句之间为让步关系。故用Although/Though/While。8.in be rich in是固定短语,意为“在……方面丰富的”。根据语境可知,因为他们有丰富的人生经验,并且擅长和别人交流。故用in。9.turned 根据“last year”可知,动作发生在过去,应用一般过去时。故用turned。10.the 上文提到过这次调查,所以这里表示特指。故用the。B[湖北省华中师范大学第一附属中学2017届高三上学期期中考试]A 14-year-old Chinese boy overcame two of humankind's most dreaded fears—getting stuck in an elevator and getting homework 61________(do), in a single night 62________(owe) to his calm-witted character.  Sun Yixiao was on his way up on Tuesday evening after school, 63________ the lift suddenly came to a stop. A moment of panic followed before the 64________(teenage) could find a way out.  Sun said he tried to open the elevator door, 65________(press) all the buttons in the hope to get the elevator to work again, but it didn’t work.  Without a cell phone at hand, Sun tried yelling to get attention of people outside, but no one responded as time passed by. He slipped a note through the door 66________ the message "people stuck inside, please ask the property management for help," and hoped someone 67________(pick) it up and act on it.  After exhausting all his options without knowing how long it would take before someone found him, he took out his textbooks and started to do his homework 68________(patient).  Soon after he finished his duties, Sun heard loud 69_________(voice) outside. A large crowd including his teachers and other parents had come to the rescue, by which time he 70_________(trap)in the elevator for over five hours.[答案]61.done 62. owing 63. when 64. teenager 65. pressing 66. with67.would/could pick 68. patiently 69. voices 70.had been trapped[解析]一个14岁的中国男孩被困在电梯里的故事。61.done get+名词/代词+过去分词,此处是过去分词做宾语补足语。故填done。62.owing 固定词组:owing to 由于…,故填owing。63.when 句意:这时候突然停了。故填when。64.teenager 句意:青少年找到方法之前。故填teenager。65.pressing 现在分词做伴随状态,表主动关系,故填pressing。66.with 句意:带着信息的一个便条。with和---在一起,故填with。67.would/could pick 句意:希望有人能把它捡到。故填would/could pick。68.patiently 副词修饰动词,故填patiently。69.voices 句意:听到外面大的声音。名词用复数形式,故填voices。70.had been trapped 根据by which time可知用过去完成时态,再根据he和trap之间是被动关系,故用过去完成时态的被动语态had been trapped。C[2017·河南、河北、山西质量检测]Man has been on the earth for millions of years. He 1.____________(manage) to live on every part of the planet, even though some climates have made life difficult. It is thought 2.____________(different) in skin color are the result of climatic 3.____________(adapt). For example, people with skin colors of yellow, red, and olive, generally come from areas 4.____________ they have had to adapt to other climates. Man's size also seems to 5.____________(various) according to climate. People living in colder regions are generally larger than 6.____________ living in hotter ones. This difference might be explained 7.____________ the fact that big people have less skin compared to weight than small people do. The less skin a person has relative to his weight, the 8.____________(easy) it is for him to keep warm. As part of the natural environment, climate greatly affects human activities. Climate has a significant 9.____________(effective) on agriculture. Climatic factors restrict the kinds of crops that can be grown. Man changes his living habits in order to adjust to climate, but climate 10.____________(change) as well, though more slowly. By learning more about his climate, man will find a way to adapt to or control it and live a more comfortable life.[答案]1.has managed 2.differences 3.adaptation 4.where 5.vary6.those 7.by 8.easier 9.effect 10.changes[解析]语篇解读:本文讲的是人类已在地球上生活了大约一百年万年,地球气候影响着人类。人类了解更多的气候信息,才能更好的适应或改变地球环境,从而生活的更舒服。1.has managed 由后面让步状语从句中的时态可判断主句应用现在完成时,表示已经完成。故填has managed。2.differences 分析句子结构可知,it为形式主语,真正的主语为thought后面的从句。主语从句中有系动词are和表语the result of...,因此所填词为主语,要将形容词different转换为名词difference,由系动词are可知应用复数形式differences。3.adaptation 形容词climatic后用名词,故将动词adapt变为名词adaptation。句意:人们认为肤色差异是适应气候的结果。4.where 所填词前后均为句子,并且空后句子修饰前面的句子,由此可知所填词引导定语从句,修饰先行词areas,并在从句中作状语,故填where。5.vary seem to do sth.为固定搭配,意为“看起来……”。to后接动词原形,故将形容词various转换为动词vary。6.those 句意:生活在更寒冷地区的人们一般比住在较热地区的人们体型更大。所填词为与前文people进行比较的对象,为避免重复,应使用指人的复数代词those。7.by 此处指这个差异可以被以下事实解释,故用by,表被动。8.easier “the+比较级,the+比较级”意为“越……,越……”,为固定结构。is后面缺表语,所以要用形容词的比较级,故填easier。9.effect 形容词significant用来修饰名词,故填名词effect。have a(n)..effect on sth.为固定短语,意为“对……有……影响”。10.changes 前面的but为并列连词,连接两个并列分句Man changes his living habits与climate...as well,两个分句时态应保持一致,都用一般现在时叙述客观事实。climate为不可数名词,故其谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。疯狂专练二十七模块6Unit4-51.[2017·天津卷]11. It was when I got back to my apartment ______ I first came across my new neighbors.. A、 whoB、 whereC、 whichD、 that

【题目】 2 Comprehension Check Pair work:With the teacher as guide,you and your partner work on the following comprehension check exercises. 2.1 Focusing on the main ideas Complete the following paragraph with key information from the text. One day,at the registrar's office of a college,I noticed how parents are behaving with their college- age children nowadays.Obviously students are young man and can handlo rogistration by tremselves but their parents completely the situation.In a seminar for teaching assistants,I was surprised to hear that parents often go to their office to com pain about marks and assignments their children have got.What I have seen and heard has left me feeling Unlike my parents allowing me to make mitakes in my life,parents of today's college students seem never to give their children a chance to take