高中进阶 (2287 期 20151027) 1 版 ielts gets tough with cheaters
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高中进阶 (2287 期 20151027) 1 版IELTS Gets Tough With Cheaters
Pre-reading
1. Would you like to attend a
university in China or abroad
after graduating from high
school? Why?
Pre-reading
2. Anyone who wants to study
overseas has to sit for a language
proficiency test. IELTS is one of
them. How much do you know
about the test? It stands for International English Language Testing System. About 9,000 colleges and universities worldwide rely on the test when offering places to students.
While reading
Correct the following false
statements.
1. IELTS will release the test results after the investigation finishes.
2. Only those who want to study in English-speaking countries need to take IELTS tests.
won’t … even if
Those who want to study or work
While reading Correct the following false
statements.
3. Thousands of Chinese students were allowed to continue their studies in the U.S. because they performed poorly in IELTS tests.
4. The image of Chinese students has completely changed after the incident of IELTS tests.
had poor performance or cheated at school
in the past five years
While reading Choose the best answer.
1. What can we learn about the IELTS tests this past August and September? A. 350 Chinese students attended the test. B. 350 examinees were told their results were withheld permanently. C. 350 Chinese students were caught cheating in the test. D. 350 examinees didn’t do well in the test.
While reading
Choose the best answer.
2. According to the author, why did IELTS decide to withhold some Chinese students’ test results? A. Because they hope that IELTS can reflect students’ English levels. B. Because they were forced by American colleges and universities. C. Because there were too busy to work out the results. D. Because they want to change the test system.
While reading
Choose the best answer. 3. What’s the purpose of the article?
A. To complain about strict IELTS test rules and regulations.
B. To scold IELTS cheaters for their dishonest behavior. C. To urge students to be honest and work hard for IELTS. D. To offer advice to students who are preparing for IELTS.
Language study Complete each sentence with one word in its cor
rect form.
1. The company accused him of __________ his contract. 2. I trust him because he is a man of great moral __________. 3. Her __________ in both English and French surprised ever
yone present. 4. Here is a(n) __________ example of how a vegan diet affec
ts people’s health. 5. The manager __________ payment until his employees fini
shed the work.
proficient withhold breach specify integrity
breachingintegrity
proficiency
specific
withheld
Word usage It stands for International English Language Testing System … stand for
① to represent a word or idea, especially as a short form② to support a particular set of ideas, values or principles
stand out① to be very easy to see or notice② to be much better than other similar people or things
stand byto continue giving someone support, especially when they are in trouble
stand up tonot damaged or harmed by bad conditions
Word usage Complete each sentence with one
phrase above in its correct form.
1. The building can __________ the strongest typhoon. 2. He is such an excellent violinist that he __________
from all the other musicians. 3. Does everyone know what AIDS __________? 4. I will always __________ my friends as long as they
don’t break the law.
stand up to
stands out
stands for
stands by
After reading Some people believe getting a high score in
the language proficiency test like the IELTS
and TOEFL is the most important factor to
study abroad. Do you agree with their opinion?
Write a passage in 120-150 words to express
your ideas.