Is teaching important?Well, of course it is. There was a time when the necessary knowledge could be taught to the young by family members. But as societies became more complex and division of labor more common, it was impossible for family members to teach the information and skills young people needed to become useful members of the society. As the need for specialists appeared, the job of teaching came into being in our county, and teaching as a job has been of increasing importance over the past hundred years. Today, we have strict rules for teachers. We hope all children can attend schools. Many things tell us that teaching is indeed an “important” job.In recent years, there has been an increasing need for teachers to be “responsible”. This means that the public expects teachers to succeed in teaching important information to the young. Teachers’ salaries today, while not much, certainly are much higher than they were in past year. These increases have come about because people have realized that without enough salaries, people who have abilities will not become teachers. Today almost no one says that “anybody will do” for a teacher. The public expects “quality people” to teach the young, and progress is being made to give salaries that will make people who have abilities become teachers.1. Before the job of teaching came into being,______.
A. family members had been responsible for the education of the young
B. specialists had been in charge of teaching young people
C. young people had had to be self-educated
D. the society had played an important role in educating young people
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What do the speakers mean?
Antiques can improve their image.
B. Preservation of antiques is important.
C. The old furniture should be replaced.
D. They should move into a new office.
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.What will the speakers probably do?
A. Find a shortcut to the park.
Buy some roses from the market.
C. Plant trees in the east end of town.
D. Go to the park to enjoy the flowers.
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Americans often greet total strangers, particularly in small towns and communities. This may vary from a formal “good morning” to a more ______ “Hi!”; it’s considered polite to respond likewise. On parting, it’s______ to say “Have a nice day” (don’t, however, say it to the bereaved at a funeral), although this habit is reportedly ______ as Americans become weary of ritual ______ . Americans often reply “You’re welcome” or something similar when somebody thanks them, and they may think you’re ______ if you don’t do likewise. If someone asks “How are you?”, it’s usual to reply “Fine thanks” (even if you feel dreadful).When introduced to someone, it’s common to follow the cue of the person ______ the introduction, e.g. if someone is introduced as George, you can usually call him George (although it might not be such a good idea if his last name is Bush and he ______ to be the President, when Mr. President would be more appropriate). Americans generally dislike ______ or any sort of social ______ due to age or______ , and most quickly say “Please call me Rick (or Rita)”.
13. How long does it take to look around the laboratory?About______ minutes.