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.