Q: My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance in general is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has to get over. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?
---- Deborah
A: First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.
You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also prove an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.
---- Ms. Kravis
【小題1】What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?

A.She is applying for a master’s degree.
B.She is very active in her high school.
C.Her disability prevents her studying well.
D.She has difficulty getting over her learning disability.
【小題2】The underlined word “demonstrate” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.
A.showB.developC.gainD.change
【小題3】What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude towards one’s declaring his/her learning disability?
A.Supportive.B.Critical.C.Doubtful.D.Unconcerned.
【小題4】According to the passage, Mr. Kravis is probably _____.
A.a(chǎn)n editorB.a(chǎn) school leader
C.a(chǎn) psychological doctorD.a(chǎn)n educational expert


【小題1】B
【小題2】A
【小題3】A
【小題4】D

解析試題分析:這篇文章是一位家長(zhǎng)為女兒申請(qǐng)上大學(xué),以及教育專家的回復(fù)。
【小題1】根據(jù)She has held many leadership and volunteer positions.故選B。
【小題2】根據(jù)for example, their understanding of the challenge they face.故選A。
【小題3】根據(jù)You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help.所以答案為A。
【小題4】根據(jù)More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.因此選D。
考點(diǎn):日常生活類短文閱讀理解
點(diǎn)評(píng):要想答好題目,重在理解全文意思。這篇文章比較難,先看問題,再帶著問題讀短文,找出各段落的主旨句,理解全文內(nèi)容,總結(jié)全文中心,然后再回到問題上來,很容易選出正確答案。多了解一些常識(shí)性知識(shí)有利于閱讀理解。如果對(duì)文章的相關(guān)背景有所了解,讀起文章一定既省時(shí)又省力。因此,在學(xué)習(xí)過程中,了解各方面的背景知識(shí)是十分重要的。

練習(xí)冊(cè)系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目:高中英語 來源:2012屆安徽省蕪湖一中高三第六次模擬考試英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:閱讀理解


Q My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has overcome. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?
—Deborah
A  First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/ SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.
You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also demonstrate an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.
—Ms. Kravis
【小題1】What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?

A.She is applying for a master’s degree.
B.She is very active in her high school.
C.Her disability prevents her studying well.
D.She has difficulty overcoming her learning disability.
【小題2】According to Ms. Kravis, what can Deborah do about her daughter’s low test scores?
A.Keep them secretB.Explain the reasons
C.Stress other aspectsD.Work hard to improve
【小題3】What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude toward one’s declaring his/ her learning disability?
A.SupportiveB.OpposedC.DoubtfulD.Unconcerned
【小題4】According to the text, Ms. Kravis is probably         .
A.a(chǎn)n editorB.a(chǎn) school leader
C.a(chǎn) psychologicalD.a(chǎn)n educational expert

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:2013-2014學(xué)年吉林大學(xué)附屬中學(xué)高三上學(xué)期第一次摸底考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解

ASK LASKAS

YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS. SHE'S GOT ANSWERS

Q: My problem is computer gaming. I do it day and night, averaging four hours of sleep. I can't control of this, and I don't know where to go for help. Do you?                                 —Player

A: Dear Player,

You have an addiction. For some people playing video games releases dopamine, a powerful brain chemical that makes you feel good. You'd toss your cigarettes if you were ready to quit, right? To kick the habit, get help from a health professional. And don't look for help on line; that would be like an alcoholic going to the bar for advice.

Q: My brother's wife just had triplets(三胞胎). This is such a joy! Yet every time I share the news with co-workers, they ask me if she was on fertility pills. I think this is rude—or has society just become so talk-show numbed (麻木的)that you can ask anyone anything?                    —No Show Host

A: Dear Host,

Yes. Our society has become increasingly disrespectful of privacy. But don't blame it all on the talk-shows. Continue to celebrate and greet impolite questions with stony silence. Their fertility history is nobody's business but their own.

Q: I work at an amusement park, and my manager steals supplies. She has a catering business on the side, and we've seen her load up her van at the back gates. The big bosses think she is the best thing since buttered bread, and we're all afraid that if we say anything, we'll lose our jobs. What can we do?        —Righteous

A: Dear Righteous,

Be sure you're right. You must have evidence about what and why things are going out the back gates. Once you know for certain, it's time to go to the bosses and report what you have seen.

Q: My stepson's wife sometimes leaves their eight-year-old home alone for "a short run to the store." That may be an hour or so. I believe by law we should report it. What do you think?

—The In-laws

A: Dear Laws,

I don't know what the child-protection laws in your state are, but I do know that children need care and attention. This child may be able and unafraid, but kids aren't always careful. It also sounds like there is stress in your family relationship. One thing you can do to help this situation is offer to baby-sit when Mom needs to step out.

1.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Dopamine is a powerful brain chemical good to our health.

B. Looking for help on line is like getting help from a health professional.

C. Player is a video game addict who smokes and sleeps few hours.

D. Player is advised to stay clear of the screen.

2.According to the Q&A,        .

A. Host's colleagues are insensitive

B. The talk-show is to blame

C. Somebody's business is everybody's

D. Host's sister-in-law was on fertility pills

3.What we can infer from the Q&A is       .

A. The Mom is not to blame because she needs a short run to the store

B. Children need care and attention, though not for all of them

C. Laws, the old lady, wants to report what she sees to the child's father

D. Laskas doesn't seem to approve of Laws' trying to report what she sees

4.Which Q&A mentioned transport?

A. The first             B. The second.         C. The third.       D. None.

 

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:2014屆江蘇省高二下學(xué)期期中考試英語卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解

Q: My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance in general is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has to get over. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?

---- Deborah

A: First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.

You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also prove an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.

---- Ms. Kravis

1.What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?

A.She is applying for a master’s degree.

B.She is very active in her high school.

C.Her disability prevents her studying well.

D.She has difficulty getting over her learning disability.

2.The underlined word “demonstrate” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.

A.show             B.develop           C.gain              D.change

3.What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude towards one’s declaring his/her learning disability?

A.Supportive.        B.Critical.           C.Doubtful.          D.Unconcerned.

4.According to the passage, Mr. Kravis is probably _____.

A.a(chǎn)n editor                              B.a(chǎn) school leader

C.a(chǎn) psychological doctor                    D.a(chǎn)n educational expert

 

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:上海高考真題 題型:閱讀理解

Reading comprehension.
                                                ASK LASKAS
YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS. SHE'S GOT ANSWERS
   Q
My children go to a primary school where they are not allowed to play football
in the playground for fear that a child might be hurt. Besides, now the school
says there must be no homework because the local secondary school can't
keep up with the amount of homework given in the primary school. Can the school do this?
Puzzled Dad
   A
It can't if enough parents do something about it. It is not just schools. We live in
a society which wishes to get rid of risk. However, schools should have a little
common sense and courage. Children need risk if they arc to grow up self-sufficient
and confident. They need homework, too, if they are to fulfill their academic potential.
Complain, loudly.
   Q
I have a beautiful teenage daughter who spends an hour making up her face in
front of the mirror every day. I tell her to go easy. She just gets mad or bursts
into tears. How can I make her understand she's beautiful the way she is.
Plain Mom
   A
          
You can't. Your daughter is at the age when she's trying to look beautiful, trying
on new masks. And if her friends all dress up as she docs, you're in for an extra
hard time. Support her and tell her she's beautiful-even if she looks ridiculous for
now. Then invite her to join you for a day at a spa (健康美容中心). Let her try
various looks until she's comfortable in her own skin.
1. Why are the children not allowed to play football in the playground?
A. The school is afraid that children might be injured.
B. The school is not sensible and confident.
C. The children don't have enough time to do homework.
D. The children may fail to fulfill their academic potential.
2. What disturbs Plain Mom is that her daughter ______.
A. becomes mad
B. cries a lot
C. spends much rime before the mirror
D. is not beautiful enough
3. The solution to Plain Mom's problem is to ______.
A. make her daughter look less ridiculous
B. let her daughter dress up like her friends
C. make her daughter go to a spa every week
D. let her daughter feel herself what beauty is

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊(cè)答案