北京市东城区示范校2014届高三12月教学质量调研英语试题试卷(4)

　55. A. wondered         B. doubted           C. hoped             D. knew
　　
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education
　　The Department for Continuing Education is delighted to offer the Certificate of Higher Education. This is a part-time course, lasting between two and four years. It depends on how intensively (集中地) you wish to study. Students may decide where and how they study. It is possible to study mainly online for the award, depending on the availability of courses in your subject area, and so long as you take at least one face-to-face course in Oxford.
　　Students will major in one of nine main subject areas. These are Archaeology, Art History, Architectural History, History, Italian, Literature, Creative Writing, Philosophy, or Spanish. Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded Oxford University’s Certificate of Higher Education.
　　Assessment is through the coursework which students complete for the modules that they take, and through additional assignments designed to develop a broader knowledge and understanding of their main subject area. There is no written examination at the end of the course.
　　When you register for the Certificate of Higher Education you will be able to get academic advice and guidance from the Course Director. Students studying mainly online will be given the opportunity for advice and guidance sessions to be conducted by telephone or e-mail exchange, although every student will be expected to meet the Course Director in person at least once during the period of their registration.
　　This course requires no formal academic qualifications. Successful applicants will be those able to show real interest in and enthusiasm for the subjects that they apply to study. They will need to have the time and commitment needed to work for a university qualification. Candidates will need to meet the university’s standard English Language requirement for undergraduate entry, which is 7.0 in all four parts of the IELTS test.
　　All students applying for registration will be given an interview, either face-to-face or by telephone.
　　The closing date for applications is: 31 March 2014.
　　Click here to download an application form.
　56. Applicants need to _________.
　　A. have a face-to-face interview
　　B. have academic qualifications
　　C. provide required English certificate
　　D. hand in the application on 31 March 2014
　57. What can we learn from the passage?
　　A. The course can be completed within 2 or 4 years.
　　B. The course is mainly intended for oversea students.
　　C. The learners will get help if they have any questions.
　　D. The students who registered will get an Oxford certificate.
　58. Students who mainly study online _________.
　　A. need to finish more additional assignments
　　B. should meet the Course Director once a year
　　C. can choose any main subject area of the course
　　D. must take at least one course face to face in Oxford

B
Gap Year
　　Dennis Sinar, 51, a doctor from Washington, N. C., is quick to explain why he took a yearlong break from his job. “I was pretty burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years. I needed a recharge.” So he took a “gap year”, from July 2011 to June 2012, to explore things like ancient buildings, antique restoration, archaeology and traditional Eastern medicine, in locations including Alaska, Nepal and Romania.
　　“Taking a break from work is an excellent way for adults to go into a new career or refresh an old one,” said Holly Bull, president of the Center for Interim (过渡时期) Programs in Princeton, N, J., which sets up gap-year programs. The group works mainly with college-age students, but it has also served older adults since it was formed 28 years ago. “In recent years, mid-career breaks have been gaining more interest,” she said. A report on adult gap years published this year by a market research company also described the potential American market for gap years as a “sleeping giant.”
　　“A gap year is a challenge for the older individual to step out of a comfort zone and take a risk. I enjoyed that side most.” said Dr. Sinar, who kept a daily blog about his experience. His time studying Eastern medicine “reaffirmed(再次肯定) the reasons I went into health care,” said Dr. Sinar, who returned to practice medicine at his old job, although he works fewer days. “I use those experiences to provide my patients with more care,” he added. “And I listen better than I did before.”
　　George Garritan, chairman of the Department of Leadership and Human Capital Management at New York University, certainly agrees with Dr. Sinar. He said a gap-year experience could be worthwhile for employees and companies. For employees, investing in themselves and improving skill sets is a move that will benefit throughout their career. He added that returning employees feel refreshed and have given more thought to their career. For companies, offering unpaid leaves makes good sense for attracting and keeping talented employees.
　　“My hope is that this takes off,” Dr. Garritan said. “We’re all thinking, ‘What’s my next act?’”
　59. Dr. Sinar took a gap year because he _________.
　　A. had lost his old job
　　B. had a desire for travelling
　　C. felt exhausted after 26 years’ work
　　D. became interested in historical research
　60. After his gap year, Dr. Sinar _________.