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1、阅读理解。 The Basics of MathMade ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数)and beyond.The
2、lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates
3、 to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the
4、 chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazingand completely understandablefield of study.By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their u
5、nderstanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky
6、 Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America”， is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is a master in making math lectures learnerfriendlier
7、 and less scary.With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various makeup classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to
8、 you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.1What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?AAlgebra. BCollege Mathematics.CArithmetic. DMathematics Education.2What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?AStronger imaginative ability. BAddi
9、tional presentation skills.CMore mathematical confidence. DGreater chances of becoming teachers.3What can we learn about Professor HSiegel?AHe is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.BHe is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.CHe works in Georgia State University.DHe specializes in t
10、raining teachers.4Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?AA news report. BA book review.CA lesson plan. DAn advertisement.【要点综述】本文主要介绍了一个数学课程，从课程内容、功能用途、预期目标、主讲人等方面做了详细说明，是一则招生广告。1. C 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic.”可知此题答案为 C。2. C 细节
11、理解题。本题考查课程的功能作用。第四段整体在讲述该课程的功能作用。只有 C 项为本段中讲述的。其他项均未涉及。3. B 推理判断题。本题适合用排除法对四个选项进行排除。文中只说明他是被Kentucky Educational Television 评为美国最好的数学教师，并没说明他是在电视台做客座讲师；文中也谈到他在 Georgia State University 取得博士学位，而他是在 Central Arizona College教数学。他的课是为 future primary school teachers 做准备，而不是直接培训教师。本文只谈到他一个教师，所以推断应该是唯一教师。结合
12、第一段数学课程是由 30 个讲座构成，所以选 B。4. D 推理判断题。根据最后一段 “If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.”可知，此课程为收费课程，应是招生广告。所以选 D。阅读理解阅读理解(2014合肥模拟)In the quest for better health, many people turn to docto
13、rs, self-help books or herbal supplements. But they overlook a powerful weapon that could help them fight illness and depression, speed recovery, slow aging and prolong life: their friends. Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship and social networks in over
14、all health. A 10-year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends. A large 2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the risk for obesity among people whose friends gained
15、 weight. And last year, Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties could promote brain health as we age. “In general, the role of friendship in our lives isnt well appreciated, ”said Rebecca G. Adams, a professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. “There are a lo
16、t of things on families and marriage, but very little on friendship. It baffles me. Friendship has a bigger impact on our psychological well-being than family relationships. ”Bella DePaulo, a visiting psychology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, whose work focuses on single people and friendships, notes that in many studies, friendship has an even greater effect on health than a spouse or a family member. It isn
