of these students who manage to complete their three-year apprenticeships()may actually第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)continue togotoschool to gain qualificationsso they ean attend university.第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B,C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将In the past few years,I have taken them aside and given them tips on how to improve theirlanguage skills via books,newspapers,apps or onine grammar quizze And I have given them tips该项涂黑。on how to integrate themselves into the German culture better.Campus life at SMC conneets you with people from all walks of life and provides ways toAOver the last few weeks,I have taken three young men aside and given them tips on how toexplore the world around you.With many student clubs and organizations,there are plenty of waysimprove their German such as joining sports clubs,finding ways to build their vocabulary outwithto find something that speaks to you-whether it's rediscovering an old hobby,trying somethingclass and taking language immersion courses.After class,I actually even took a couple of them tonew,leaming more about cultures different from your own,or anything else that you find fulfilling.a noticeboard which displayed valuable information on a poster and they were grateful for this littleEngaging with your fellow SMC students offers endless possibilities to shape your collegegesture that only took a minute of my time.experience.Join a club-you just might make some forever friends along the way.I do not get any extra money for offering this sort of advice and I have sacrificed the odd breakover the years but I feel it is important to help the youngsters in what I consider a valuable way,This club is for students in pursuit of an acting career in film or theatre.As part of SMC'sActing Clubbecause once they pass their exams,they will be likely to set up a home and spend their workingcreative club coalition,Acting Club connects theater students with the seriptwriting,media and filmGood integration is so important as it builds bridges and expands horizons.It makes me happylife here.clubs in order to gain acting experience and confidence.to share my knowledge as a language teacher and spread those kindness ripples in everyday life.For more information,visit:www.smeactingclub.com24.What does the underlined word"blow-ins"in the first paragraph probably mean?Meeting Time:Tuesdays,3:45 pm-5 pmC.Onlookers.D.Job seekersA.Newcomers.B.Announcers.Chess ClubChess Club at SMC promises to provide a home for all interested in chess,regardless of25.How does the author help the refugees?proficiency or background.Its purpose is to strengthen the play of its members and shape theirA.By qualifying them for apprenticeship.B.By enhancing their language competence.D.By developing their interpersonal skills.character of never giving up easily by promoting discipline.C.By integrating diverse cultures.For more information,visit:www.smcchessclub.com26.What does the author think of her deeds?A.Far-reaching.B.Time-consuming.C.Pioneering.D.DemandingMeeting Time:Mondays,3:30 pm-4:30 pm27.What does the author try to express through the text?Choir ClubTo develop SMC students'leadership skills and enhance their musical experiences,this clubA.One good turn deserves another.B.Everything comes to him who waits.supports student singers in the SMC choral program through recruitment,fundraising,and eventsC.A little kindness goes a long way.D.Actions speak louder than words.for the choirs.For more information,visit:www.smcchoirclub.comPlaying a musical instrument or singing could help keep the brain healthy in old age,UKMeeting Time:Wednesdays,5:30 pm-6:30 pmresearchers suggest.In their report,published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry,Guitar Clubthey say music should be considered as part of a lifestyle approach to maintaining the brain.The purpose of this club is to bring together aspiring musicians interested in learning guitar.InMore than 1,100 people aged over 40,with a mean age of 68,were studied.Scientiststhis club we will practice various styles and techniques of guitar playing and learn how to performobserved their brain function data and looked at the effects of playing an instrument,singing,with other musicians.reading and listening to music,and musical ability.The researchers compared the cognitive()For more information,visit:www.smcguitarclub.comdata of those in the study who engaged in music in some way in their lives with those who never did.Meeting Time:Saturdays,4:30 pm-5:30 pmTheir results showed that people who played musical instruments benefited the most,which21.What may Chess Club help develop?may be because of the"multiple cognitive demands"of the activity.Playing the piano or keyboardA.Leadership skills.B.A strong will.appeared to be particularly beneficial,while simply listening to music did not appear to helpC.A cultural awareness.D.Speaking abilitycognitive health.The benefit seen with singing might be partly because of the known social aspects22.Which club can you join if you are only available at weekends?D.Choir Club.of being in a choir or group,the researchers say.A.Acting Club.B.Chess Club.C.Guitar Club."Playing an instrument has a particularly big effect,and people who continue to play into an23.Which website can you visit to learn about some musical events?older age saw an additional benefit,"lead author Prof Corbett said.In the study,people who readA.www.smcactingclub.comB.www.smcchessclub.commusic regularly had better numerical memory."Our brain is a muscle like anything else and itC.www.smeguitarclub.comD.www.smcchoirclub.comneeds to be exercised,and learning to read music is a bit like leaming a new language-it'sBIn my work as a vocational school teacher in Germany,some of my classes are full of studentsof different nationalities.More often than not,I will have a few refugees()in the class,whoseResearchers did not test potential benefits of taking up a musical hobby for the first time laterchallenging,"she said.command of German is often rather incomplete regardless of whether they are blow-ins or not.Somein life,but Prof Corbett said she believed,based on current evidence,it would be"very beneficial"英语试题第4页(共8页)英语试题第3页(共8页)