10. By mentioning “the same time crunch”（Line 1, Para. 2），Sandra Hofferth means ______.

A.children have little time to play with their parents B.both parents and children suffer from lack of leisure time C.both parents and children have trouble managing their time D.children are not taken good care of by their working parents 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】B

Passage 2

Looking to improve your language skills, but you don’t have the time to go overseas to attend school? More and more universities around the world are offering opportunities for students to obtain degrees online (distance education) from the comfort of their own homes, and many of these institutions are accredited, meaning that they have met certain standards of excellence.

If you decide to take language courses online (or any subject for that matter), be sure to evaluate the benefits of studying online versus going abroad. The advantages of studying online are that the costs are usually lower, you can study at your own pace, and you have access to the materials 24-hours-a-day from almost any computer in the world. However, you won’t get the human interaction of meeting people face to face as you would if you were physically attending a school overseas.

On the other hand, the advantages of going overseas may include day-to-day opportunities to learn a new culture, meet new friends with whom you can use and practice the language, and chances to see different parts of the world. However, there may be a number of disadvantages for some including expense, time away from one’s school, family, or work life, and the challenge of adapting to a new culture and way of life.

Whatever you do, consider a distance education program that meets your educational needs, is within your budget, and equally important, provides you with opportunities to grow beyond the classroom through cultural and educational activities. 11. What is the author’s tone for writing this passage?

A.Indifferent B.Objective C.Subjective D.Critical 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】B

12. What can we infer from the passage?

A.People will still prefer the traditional classroom teaching.

B.It’s hard to say that online courses will become popular in the future. C.More and more people will take online courses in the future.

D.Meeting people face to face is still of significance to the future people. 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】C

13. What are the advantages of studying online?

A.The costs are lower.

B.People can study at their own pace. C.Learning materials are easily accessible. D.All of the above. 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】D

14. The disadvantages of studying overseas may include all of the following except ______.

A.higher expenses B.homesickness

C.learning a new culture

D.challenge of adjusting oneself to a new way of life 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】B

15. Which is the probable meaning of the word “accredited”(Line 4, Para. 1)?

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交际用语（共5小题，每小题4分，满分20分）

1. — What do you think of your new teacher? — ______

A.He comes from Britain. B.He teaches us English. C.He has two children. D.He is very strict. 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】D

2. — Hello. May I introduce myself? My name is Mike. — ______

A.Thank you all the same. B.Don’t mention it.

C.Pleased to meet you. I’m Susan. D.No trouble at all.

【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】C

3. — We had a wonderful time. Thank you for what you have done for us. — ______

A.It’s not necessary for you to say that. B.No, it’s not that good. C.My pleasure.

D.Come again when you are free. 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】C

4. — Can I help you with this bundle of books? — ______

A.My pleasure. B.Thank you. C.I have no idea.

D.No, I don’t need your help. 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】B

5. — Hello, I’d like to speak to Kip, please? — ______

A.He’s taking a shower right now. Who’s calling please? B.It’s me here. C.Sorry,you can’t. D.I don’t know. 【批阅】回答错误！