江苏省东台市安丰中学2012届高三上学期第一阶段考试（英语）.doc

1、江苏省东台市安丰中学2012届高三上学期第一阶段考试英语试题2011-10-9本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分。考试时间120分钟。第卷（选择题三部分共85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.答案是B。1. What does the w

2、oman suggest?A. Setting off early. B. Not going by car. C. Going another day.2. Where are the two speakers?A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. On the street.3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Husband and wife.4. What is Frank planning to do?A. To move to

3、 a big city. B. To work in London.C. To become a teacher.5. When will Mr. Smith see the man speaker?A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒；钟听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答

4、第6至8题。6. What is true about Dan?A. He was once in New York.B. This is the first time for him to be in New York.C. He has just arrived in Shanghai from New York.7. How did Dan sleep last night?A. He was too excited to fall asleep.B. He slept quite well.C. He was too tired to sleep well.8. What do we

5、know about the woman?A. Its difficult for her to adjust to time difference.B. She is used to time difference.C. She usually gets a good sleep after a long flight.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Where are the two speakers talking?A. In a teachers office. B. In the school yard. C. In a car.10. How long have the tw

6、o speakers NOT seen each other?A. Twelve years. B. Eleven years. C. Ten years.11. Why did the man come to Yale?A. To work as a teacher. B. To visit the university.C. To study in the university.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Why does the man buy a necklace and a pair of earrings?A. To give his girlfriend as a

7、Christmas present.B. To give his mother as a birthday present.C. To give a friend as a Christmas present.13. Which necklace does the man want to buy?A. The necklace with a slightly irregular shape.B. The pink necklace.C. The pink necklace with a slightly irregular shape.14. How much does the man pay

8、?A. $120. B. $130. C. $150.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What are the two speakers doing?A. Theyre on holiday.B. Theyre going home.C. Theyre talking on the phone.16. Who can Tim and Joe most probably be?A. Aunt Lilys children.B. Aunt Lilys friends.C. Aunt Lilys neighbours.17. What do we know from the dialogu

9、e?A. Michael and Anny will go to see Aunt Lily.B. Aunt Lily will go to Michaels home.C. Uncle Jimmy will go to Michaels home.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How many kinds of schools are mentioned by the speaker?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.19. Why are religious schools less expensive than private schools?A. The

10、y receive support from public taxes.B. They receive support from successful businessmen.C. They are run by churches.20. Why do some parents send their children to private schools?A. Because of less expense.B. Because of high quality.C. Because of free education.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题

11、1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. _ wise nation is one good at learning, especially _ that is good at learning from difficulties. A. A; the one B. The; oneC. A; oneD. The; the one22. China _ rapid economic development and political stability over the past three decades, bu

12、t with them _ some social problems.A. has seen; has come B. had seen; are comingC. saw; will come D. has seen; have come23. Was it in Disneyland, _ many cartoon characters can be seen, _ the film was set?A. that; where B. that; when C. in which; where D. where; that24. The reading club in our school

13、 welcomes those _ of detective stories. A. interested B. enthusiastic C. fond D. addicted25. Furniture and flooring usually come to mind when we think of ways to use bamboo. Not many of us, _, think of bamboo clothing.A. therefore B. thus C. though D. meanwhile26. _ with routine office tasks, she ha

14、d no time to attend to her children.A. Occupying B. Occupied C. Being occupied D. To be occupied27. Have you been to the United States?Yes, only once. I _ there only for seven days.A. stayed B. had stayed C. have stayed D. was staying28. Smith was overweight, so the doctor urged that not only _ have

15、 less fat and meat, but also he _.A. should he; take exercise B. ought he; take exerciseC. he should; takes exercise D. he ought; takes exercise29. Sichuan Province, _ in southwest China and _ an area of 485,000 kilometers with the largest population in China, is one of the largest and most inaccess

16、ible provinces in China.A. located; coveredB. locating; coveringC. located; coveringD. locating; covered30. Bungee jumping is a thrilling and adventurous sport, very popular among the young adults, _ courage matters more than strength.A. whoseB. thatC. of whichD. where31. The data shows _ successful

17、 people have in common is _ they have perseverance.A. that that; that B. that what; that C. what that; what D. all that; because32. Did your father phone you shortly after the accident?No, it was a fortnight _ he gave me a phone call. A. sinceB. whenC. while D. before33. Shirleys strong love for her

18、 hometown is _ in her new songs.A. relieved B. reflected C. respondedD. recovered34. Considering your salary, you should _ at least 100 dollars a week.A. put up B. put forward C. put aside D. put out35. I cant thank you _ much because without your help I _ have won the first prize.A. too; wouldnt B.

19、 very; shouldntC. that; might notD. so; couldnt第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Perhaps the most interesting person I have ever met in my life is an Italian professor of philosophy who teaches at the University of Pisa. 36 I last met this man eight years

20、ago, I have not forgotten his 37 qualities. First of all, I respected his 38 to teaching. Because his lectures were always well-prepared and clearly delivered, students crowded into his classroom. His followers liked the fact that he 39 what he taught. Furthermore, he could be counted on to explain

21、his ideas in an 40 way, introducing such aids to 41 as oil paintings, music, and guest lecturers. Once he 42 sang a song in class in order to make a point clear. 43 , I admired the fact that he would talk to students outside the classroom or talk with them 44 the telephone. Drinking coffee in the ca

22、f, he would easily make friends with students. Sometimes he would 45 a student to a game of chess. 46 , he would join student groups to discuss a variety of 47 : agriculture, diving and mathematics and so on. Many young people visited him in his office for 48 on their studies; others came to his hom

23、e for social evenings. Finally, I was 49 by his lively sense of humor. He believed that no lesson is a success 50 , during it, the students and the professor 51 at least one loud 52 . Through his sense of humor, he made learning more 53 and more lasting. If it is 54 that life makes a wise man smile

24、and a foolish man cry, 55 my friend is indeed a wise man.36. A. AlthoughB. WhenC. Even ifD. Now that1,3,537. A. oddB. specialC. commonD. ordinary38. A. attentionB. introductionC. relationD. devotion39. A. insisted onB. talked aboutC. believed inD. agreed with40. A. imaginativeB. ordinaryC. oppositeD

25、. open41. A. listeningB. understandingC. informationD. discovery42. A. alsoB. nearlyC. evenD. only43. A. LaterB. SecondlyC. HoweverD. Therefore44. A. withB. byC. fromD. on45. A. inviteB. leadC. preferD. show46. A. Later onB. In generalC. Other timesD. As a matter of fact47. A. questionsB. subjectsC.

26、 mattersD. contents48. A. supportB. explanationC. experienceD. advice49. A. disturbedB. movedC. attractedD. defeated50. A. forB. untilC. sinceD. unless1,3,551. A. hearB. suggestC. shareD. demand52. A. laughB. cryC. shoutD. question53. A. helpfulB. enjoyableC. practicalD. useful54. A. naturalB. norma

27、lC. hopefulD. true55. A. soB. forC. thenD. yet第三部分阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A“As sure as youre alive now, Peter Rabbit, some day I will catch you,” shouted Reddy Fox, as he put his black nose in the hole between the roots of the Big Hickory-tree which

28、grows close to the Smiling Pool. “It is lucky for you that you were not one jump farther away from this hole.”Peter, safe inside that hole, didnt have a word to say, or, if he did, he didnt have breath enough to say it. It was quite true that if he had been one jump farther from that hole, Reddy Fox

29、 would have caught him. As it was, the hairs on Peters funny white tail actually had tickled Reddys back as Peter ran wildly through the root-bound entrance to that hole. It had been the narrowest escape Peter had had for a long, long time. You see, Reddy Fox had surprised Peter eating sweet clover（

30、苜蓿）on the bank of the Smiling Pond, and it had been a lucky thing for Peter that that hole, dug long ago by Johnny Chucks grandfather, had been right where it was. Also, it was a lucky thing that old Mr. Chuck had been wise enough to make the entrance between the roots of that tree in such a way tha

31、t it could not be dug any larger.Reddy Fox was too shrewd（机灵的）to waste any time trying to dig it larger. He knew there wasnt room enough for him to get between those roots. So, after trying to make Peter as uncomfortable as possible by telling him what he, Reddy, would do to him when he did catch hi

32、m, Reddy walked across the Green Meadows. Peter remained where he was for a long time. When he was quite sure that it was safe to do so, he crawled out and hurried to the Old Orchard. He felt that that would be the safest place for him, because there were ever so many hiding places in the old stone

33、wall along the edge of it.56. Where is Peter Rabbit hiding?A. On the bank of a pond B. In a holeC. In a tall tree D. Behind a room57. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the story?A. Reddy Fox might find rabbit hairs on him.B. Old Mr. Chuck took advantage of the roots to dig t

34、he hole.C. The hole could be made larger.D. Reddy almost caught Peter this time.58. Why did Peter Rabbit wait so long before leaving?A. Because Reddy was trying to get him.B. Because it was cold outside.C. Because his grandfather would help him dig a large hole.D. Because the Old Orchard was not so

35、safe as this hole.BIntroductory Chemistry was taught at Duke University for many years by professor Bonk. One year, two guys took the class and did pretty well on all the quizzes and mid-terms. They each had a solid A. These two friends were so confident in going into the final that the weekend befo

36、re finals week, despite the Chemistry final being on Monday, they decided to go to the University of Virginia to party with some friends.They had a great time there. However, with their hangovers（宿醉）and tiredness, they overslept all day Sunday and didnt make it back to Duke until early Monday mornin

37、g. Rather than taking the final then, they found professor Bonk after the final and explained to him how they missed the final. They told him they went up to the University of Virginia for the weekend and had planned to come back in time to study, but they had a flat tire on the way back and didnt h

38、ave a spare. So they were late getting back to campus.Bonk thought this over and agreed that they could take the final the following day. The two guys, happy and relieved, studied that night and went in the next day at the time that Bonk had told them. He placed them in separate rooms and handed eac

39、h of them a test booklet. He told them to begin.They looked at the first problem which was something simple about solution（溶解）. It was worth 5 points. “Cool,” they thought, “this is going to be an easy final”. They then turned the page. They were unprepared, however, for what they saw on it. The que

40、stion contained only two words: (95 points) Which tire?59. The two guys decided to go to the University of Virginia because _.A. they were afraid of the final B. there was a party there C. the final would be held there D. they thought they can pass the final easily60. From the passage we know _.A. t

41、he two guys came back to campus late on purposeB. Bonk wasnt strict with the two guysC. repairing the flat tire took the two guys a lot of timeD. Bonk didnt believe the two guys explanation61. After the final, they _.A. may apology to professor Bonk B. must have the same scoresC. wouldnt be confiden

42、t in their Chemistry D. would feel happy and relieved62. From the passage we can get a lesson that _.A. he who makes no mistakes makes nothingB. he is wise that is honestC. one never loses anything by politeness D. think twice before you doCSome weight-loss camps, which are rare in China just a few

43、years ago, have sprouted in Beijing, Qingdao, Shenzhen, and other cities. Today about 15 percent of adults, or 200 million Chinese, are reportedly overweight. Of these, 90 millionabout 7 percentare obese（极肥胖的）. Experts say the obesity epidemic is spreading to children, though more slowly than in adu

44、lts. The trend, they say, will have a huge impact on the health of Chinas citizens and economy. “Were seeing a very large proportion of children and adolescents who are quite heavy and arent moving much,” said Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor. Popkin carries out an ongoing health-and-nutrition su

45、rvey of 16,000 households in China. He says more kids today are overeating and putting on weight “quite quickly”. In just ten years Chinas childhood obesity rate has doubled, with the greatest gains coming in urban areas. “In big cities its a big problem.”Some experts blame the extra fat on a range

46、of factors, many of them tied to Chinas rapidly changing economy and culture. The diets of Chinese adults and children are far higher in calorie-laden meats, fish, eggs, dairy products, fats, and sugars than ever before. In addition, kidsespecially city dwellersare more sedentary today and spend mor

47、e time indoors in front of homework, television, computer games, and the Internet.Shuwen Ng, a health economist, says that kids in China now have pocket money, and they spend a portion of it on junk food. Ng adds that advertising and peer groups influence kids food choices. Certain foods, such as ne

48、w candies or fast food, have attractive features. Chinas childhood obesity rate still lags that of the United States, where some 15 percent of kids are said to be obese. But the long-term effects are equally serious.63. According to the passage we know _.A. weight-loss camps was very popular in Chin

49、a six years agoB. about 290 million Chinese are overweight in China in allC. in China childhood obesity rate in rural areas is lower than that in major citiesD. Americas childhood obesity rate is lower than Chinas64. Which of the following is NOT the reason of Chinas childhood obesity?A. Advertising

50、 on some new candies B. High quality dietsC. Playing computer games for long time D. Having pocket money65. The underlined word “sedentary” in the third paragraph probably means _.A. attentive B. earnest C. absent D. inactive66. According to the passage we can infer _.A. obesity explosion in China w

51、ill affect the United StatesB. there are great difference in kids food choices nowC. junk food contributes to childhood obesityD. city children eat more than rural children67. Whats the best title for the passage?A. Chinese Childhood Obesity ExplosionB. Weight-loss Camps in ChinaC. Obesity Explosion

52、s Impacts On Chinese EconomyD. Obesity Explosion In China And AmericaDListening to a radio broadcast in a foreign language is difficult for many of us. We may have studied the language for several years, and are able to read it, perhaps even write in it. But listening and understanding the spoken la

53、nguage require special skills. Some people have a natural ability that helps them to learn a language quickly, while others must study for a long time. Everyone, however, can improve his or her listening skills with practice.We are good listeners in our own language because we have had years of prac

54、tice. We understand the grammar and the language. We know what to expect a person to say to us in almost any situation. We have been in similar situations many times, and we have heard it all before. We can understand it, even if we do not listen carefully.But this is not true with a foreign languag

55、e. We must listen with our full attention. And we must try not to let the cultural style of our language affect our understanding of the foreign language. Listening to a foreign language broadcast is easier if we know something about it. There are clues that can help us. One clue is the time of a da

56、y. Morning programs usually contain many short items of news, information or entertainment. The items are short because most of us are getting ready to go to work in the morning. Often we do not have time to listen to long programs. Evening programs are different. There is time for more details abou

57、t the subjects discussed.We can get a clue about the program from the music at the beginning, but we must be familiar with the music of the foreign culture. The kind of musicserious and slow, or fast and lightcan tell us what kind of program to expect. The name of the program can give us good inform

58、ation about what it will contain.Another good clue is the broadcaster. The more we listen to the same person, the easier it will be to understand him. His speaking style will become familiar to us. Further, the broadcaster provides clues to the organization of the broadcast at the beginning of the p

59、rogram. The broadcaster usually gives us the highlights of the program to prepare us for the details that will follow.68. We are good listeners in our own language because _.A. we have a natural ability of learning languageB. our own language is much easierC. we listen to our own language more caref

60、ullyD. we have practiced it for years69. If you dont have enough time, you can listen to _.A. evening programs B. programs with soft musicC. morning programs D. familiar programs70. You can know the information of the program according to _.A. its music B. the broadcaster C. its name D. the time of

61、the program第卷（非选择题两部分共35分）第四部分任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空格1个单词。Is there a “success personality”some winning combination of qualities that leads almost inevitably（必然地）to achievement? If so, exactly what is that secret success formula（公式）, and can anyone develop

62、it? At the Gallop Organization we recently focused in depth on success, inquiring into the attitudes of 1500 distinguished people selected at random from Whos Who in America. Our research finds out a number of qualities that occur regularly among top achievers. Here is one of the most important, tha

63、t is common sense. Common sense is the most widely possessed quality of the people surveyed. Seventy-nine percent award themselves a top score in this quality. And 61 percent say that common sense is very important in contributing to their success.To most, common sense means the ability to present s

64、ound, practical judgments on everyday affairs. To do this, one has to remove extra ideas and get right to the key points of what matters. A Texas oil and gas businessman puts it this way: “The key ability for success is simplifying. In conduction of meeting and dealing with industry reducing a compl

65、ex problem to the simplest term is highly important.”Is common sense a quality a person is born with, or can you do something to increase it? The oil mans answer is that common sense can definitely be developed. He owes this to learning how to debate in school. Another way to increase your store of

66、common sense is to observe it in others, learning from theirand your ownmistakes.Besides common sense, there are many other factors that influence success: knowing your field, self-reliance, intelligence, the ability to get things done, leadership, creativity, relationships with others, and of cours

67、e, luck. But common sense stands out. If you develop these qualities, youll succeed. And you might even find yourself listed in Whos Who someday.Secrets to successFinding of the(71) Top achievers have some common (72) , one of which is common sense.The most important quality79 percent of the people

68、surveyed (73) highly of common sense. And 61 percent say their success (74) from this quality.Understanding of common senseTo most, it means one is (75) of presenting sound, practical judgments on everyday affairs by (76) on what really counts.(77) toget common sense(78) it through activities like l

69、earning how to debate in school.Increasing it through mistakes by observing others.Other factors leading to success(79) from common sense, many other factors contribute to success, luck(80) . But common sense is the most outstanding.71. _ 72. _ 73. _ 74. _ 75. _76. _ 77. _ 78. _ 79. _ 80. _第五部分书面表达（

70、满分25分）每年的4月23日是“世界读书日”。尽管在科技日益发达的今天，人们获取知识与信息的途径有很多，我们还是鼓励更多的人阅读。 请以ReadingA Bright Way to A Better life为题写一篇英语作文，要点包括下表中的信息。阅读的好处阅读需要考生您操作灵活，便于获取信息；扩大视野，客观认识自然和社会。选择内容良好习惯长期坚持喜欢阅读的内容（概括）提升自身素养，利于人际交流；丰富生活，带来欢乐。坚持阅读的体会更好生存的手段。注意：1. 词数150左右。2. 不要纯粹照点翻译。3. 文中不能出现真实姓名。ReadingA Bright Way to A Better li

71、feKnowledge may be acquired through many ways, the best of which is reading. In the age of high technology, reading deserves to be paid attention to.参考答案听力部分： 1-5 ACBCC 6-10 ABABB11-15 CBAAC16-20 AABCB单项填空：21-25CDDCC 26-30 BAACD 31-35 BDBCA完形填空：36-40ABDCA41-45 BCBDA46-50 CBDCD51-55 CABDC阅读理解：56-58BC

72、A59-62DDAB63-67CBDCA68-70DCC任务型阅读：71. research / study 72. qualities 73. think / speak 74. arises / results 75. capable 76. focusing / concentrating 77. Ways / How 78. Developing 79. Apart 80. included书面表达：One possible versionReadingA Bright Way to A Better lifeKnowledge may be acquired through many

73、 ways, the best of which is reading. In the age of high technology, reading deserves to be paid attention to.To begin with, it is the most flexible way of getting information. Many people think it not only helps them better understand society as well as nature, but also broadens their horizon. Addit

74、ionally, reading, to some degree, is of great benefit to interpersonal communication apart from self-improvement. It can also enrich our life and bring people pleasure. Whats more, reading is also regarded by many as a means of better survival. Books are to mind what food is to body. However, not ev

75、ery book is worthy of being read. Some may mislead readers. So keep in mind that choosing a good book is like making a good friend. Besides, reading is supposed to be done in a proper period of time, for example, in our spare time, thus not disturbing our work or study. As long as we insist on readi

76、ng, we can get improved gradually. Personally, I appreciate reading classical literature in my spare time, which provides me with a thorough understanding of life and society. Through practicing reading between the lines and beyond the lines, I find my comprehension ability stably improved. Perhaps

77、in the near future, Im not merely a reader but also a writer. Tapescript:Text 1M: It seems that well have another fine day tomorrow. Lets go to the seaside.W: OK. But well have to leave very early, or else well get caught in the traffic.Text 2W: Oh, dear! Im starving. I cant walk any further.M: Lets

78、 go to the restaurant across the street and get something to eat.Text 3M: Could you please tell me if Flight 858 from San Francisco will be on time?W: Yes, sir. It should be arriving in about 10 minutes.Text 4W: Frank, I thought you worked in a bank in London.M: Yeah, I did, but Ive moved back. I ju

79、st couldnt get used to living in a big city, so here I am, back in school, taking courses to be a teacher.Text 5M: Good morning. This is John Parker speaking. Im just ringing to confirm my appointment with Mr Smith this afternoon. At two or three oclock?W: OK. Mr Smith is expecting you at 3 oclock.M

80、: Thank you.Text 6W: Good morning, Dan. We are very pleased to finally have you here in New York to work with us together.M: Its great to be here again. How time flies! Its hard to believe that I left here only a year ago.W: I understand you just arrived late yesterday evening. How are you feeling?M

81、: Just great. I slept like a log last night though there is about fourteenhour time difference between Shanghai and here.W: Youre lucky. I usually have terrible sleep problems after a long flight.M: I guess Im just so excited to be here after a year. I dont want to waste any time feeling tired.Text

82、7M: Excuse me, but are you Jenny Moore?W: Yes. Oh, you must be Oliver. I cant believe youve recognized me after so many years.M: I would recognize you anywhere. I knew it was you right away.W: Im glad you did, because you look so different.M: Just think. The last time we saw each other was when. whe

83、n we were in the last year of primary school. That was over ten years ago. We went to school together every day in those years.W: Yeah, eleven years ago. We were both twelve years old then. How have you been doing?M: Not bad. I worked as an English teacher in China for two years. By the way, this is

84、 my first day in Yale. Im here to study for my masters degree.W: Great. Ive been studying here for three years. So let me show you around. Come on. My car is just around the corner.Text 8M: Excuse me, will you please show me this pearl necklace?W: The pink one?M: No, the one in the middle. Yes, and

85、the earrings next to it, too, please.W: These are freshwater pearls. And we can give you a special discount if you buy both a necklace and a pair of earrings.M: Thats OK.W: Are you shopping for your girlfriend as a Christmas present?M: No, for my mothers birthday.W: How nice!M: Theyre beautiful, but

86、 I think Id like the slightly irregular shape of the necklace. Theyre my mothers style. Ill take this set. How much in all?W: The necklace is one hundred and twenty, and the earrings are thirty. Altogether one hundred and fifty dollars. And we give you twenty percent discount. So you will just pay o

87、ne hundred and thirty. Oh, sorry, one hundred and twenty.M: Here you are. Would you please wrap them up as a present?Text 9M: Hello, Aunt Lily?W: Michael! Id recognize your voice anytime! How are you?M: Just fine. How is everything with you?W: Everythings great.M: How is Uncle Jimmy?W: As busy as ev

88、er. Ive been looking forward to summer vacation for a couple of weeks. When will you and Anny come to visit us?M: Were thinking around June 20th. Will Tim and Joe be back from school for their vacation?W: Tim and Joe are coming home on June 16th. I think they cant wait to see you both.Text 10Today w

89、ere going to talk about schools in the United States. There are different kinds of them here. They are mainly religious schools, private schools and public schools. Religious and private schools receive little or no support from public taxes in the United States. As a result, they are more expensive

90、 to attend. The religious schools are usually run by churches. Therefore they tend to be less expensive than private schools. Some businessmen would like to send their children to these two kinds of school. When there is free education available to all children in the United States, why do people sp

91、end money on private schools？Americans offer a great variety of reasons for doing so. Some parents send their children to private schools because the classes there are usually smaller. In their opinion, the public schools in their area are not of high enough quality to meet their needs. Private schools in the United States range widely in size and quality, and they offer all kinds of programs to meet the needs of certain students.版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()