C.Parents lend much money to children in relief. D.Children turn to saving instead of spend ing. 31.What is the best reason for the popularity of the app among parents? A.It brings to the table the topic of money. B.It trains kids to deal with money wisely. C.It ensures a successful future for children. D.It makes it possible for kids to get wealthy D Those driving forward the movement of paying college athletes are forgetting the reason one goes to college:to get an education. In an era struggling for competitive balance,how would the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA)keep from giving schools like Kentucky and Alabama even more of a competitive advantage than schools like Valparaiso and Florida Gulf Coast?The issue gets complicated when taking into consideration how the salary difference between different teams gets decided. Even worse,imagine athletes just coming to college for the money.We call college athletes amateurs.Oxford'sdefinition of amateur is "a person who engages in a pursuit,especially a sport,on an unpaid basis."The keyword is unpaid.The history of the word"amateur"dates back to the French word "amator",which means lover.Essentially,college athletes should be playing their sport for the love of the game,not the money that would be given to them. Rules should not be made for the minority,and in this instance only two percent of athletes play professional sports.The expected career span of that two percent is 10 years,three and a half years in the National Football League(NFL).An astonishing 80 percent of retired NFL players go broke within three years of retirement,60 percent in the NBA within five years.This is why the NCAA and its member institutions should apply a“stay and learn”rule. This rule should state that if athletes choose to come to college,they will get paid in scholarships that last the entire educational process and the athlete must stay in school until they earn a degree in the area of study they choose.That money from going professional is going to run out sometime,but the degree will always be there. Look at college athletics for what it is and should always be,a high-pressure learning environment and an avenue to earn an education.A much more fun extension of the classroom if you will.After all,they are called student-athletes. 32.How can the salary difference influence college teams? A.It is likely to promote cooperation.B.It can increase their independence. C.It can lead to more communication.D.It will probably cause more imbalance. 33.Why does the author give explanations to the word"amateur"? A.To give an individual comment.B.To confirm the origin of the word. C.To make the point more authoritative.D.To provide an example for the argument. 34.How will college athletes benefit from the "stay and learn"rule? A.Increase their earnings
C.Parents lend much money to children in relief. D.Children turn to saving instead of spending. 31.What is the best reason for the popularity of the app among parents? A.It brings to the table the topic of money. B.It trains kids to deal with money wisely. C.It ensures a successful future for children. D.It makes it possible for kids to get wealthy. D Those driving forward the movement of paying college athletes are forgetting the reason one goes to college:to get an education. In an era struggling for competitive balance,how would the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) keep from giving schools like Kentucky and Alabama even more of a competitive advantage than schools like Valparaiso and Florida Gulf Coast?The issue gets complicated when taking into consideration how the salary difference between different teams gets decided. Even worse,imagine athletes just coming to college for the money.We call college athletes amateurs.Oxford’s definition of amateur is “a person who engages in a pursuit,especially a sport,on an unpaid basis.” The keyword is unpaid.The history of the word “amateur” dates back to the French word “amator”,which means lover.Essentially,college athletes should be playing their sport for the love of the game,not the money that would be given to them. Rules should not be made for the minority,and in this instance only two percent of athletes play professional sports.The expected career span of that two percent is 10 years,three and a half years in the National Football League(NFL).An astonishing 80 percent of retired NFL players go broke within three years of retirement,60 percent in the NBA within five years.This is why the NCAA and its member institutions should apply a “stay and learn” rule. This rule should state that if athletes choose to come to college,they will get paid in scholarships that last the entire educational process and the athlete must stay in school until they earn a degree in the area of study they choose.That money from going professional is going to run out sometime,but the degree will always be there. Look at college athletics for what it is and should always be,a high-pressure learning environment and an avenue to earn an education.A much more fun extension of the classroom if you will.After all,they are called student-athletes. 32.How can the salary difference influence college teams? A.It is likely to promote cooperation. B.It can increase their independence. C.It can lead to more communication. D.It will probably cause more imbalance. 33.Why does the author give explanations to the word “amateur”? A.To give an individual comment. B.To confirm the origin of the word. C.To make the point more authoritative. D.To provide an example for the argument. 34.How will college athletes benefit from the “stay and learn” rule? A.Increase their earnings
B.Get trained for scholarships. C.Ensure themselves to get a degree. D.Continue their professional careers 35.What does the author mainly argue about in the text? A.For money or for career? B.A college education or not? C.Going professional or being amateur? D.To pay or not to pay college athletes? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 Many people wonder what they can do to become well-rounded and competitive while increasing their rate of success.An often overlooked yet simple way to improve is to increase your knowledge by being a self-starter. 36 Rid yourself of assumptions and convictions so that you can be open and receptive to new information.This at times may even contradict what you have always believed to be true.You will eventually come across information that challenges your worldview.Rather than remaining resting in your comfort zone,use this time to stop,reflect and shed light on these ideas in a way that can develop and expand your vision. After the mind has been ready,the next step is application.Create a to-learn list just as you would a to-do list.Learning information you can utilise in your daily life is very important to having a continuous desire to further advance your education.37 Reading a book on automobile repair isn't the same as physically changing the oil or tire on your car.Reading about art isn't the same as picking up a brush.Ifyour knowledge can be directly applied in a functional and fun fashion,put it into practice! 38 Surround yourself with like-minded individuals and try to always take something valuable away from your daily interactions.Many people are professionals in their field and have valuable information and insight to share.39 Never be too prideful,for each question you don't ask is a missed opportunity! Go ahead and challenge yourself today.Commit to expanding your mind,continuing your education and becoming a student of life.40 Remember to cultivate your mind so it is prepared to expand,blossom and grow.And share your fountain of knowledge. A.Be willing to expand your mind. B.Get ready to seek new information. C.Many people learn by being hands-on. D.Learning on the go has actually never been easier! E.If you come across anything that bewilders you,ask them! F.Skill-based learning,for example,is useless if it isn't applied
B.Get trained for scholarships. C.Ensure themselves to get a degree. D.Continue their professional careers. 35.What does the author mainly argue about in the text? A.For money or for career? B.A college education or not? C.Going professional or being amateur? D.To pay or not to pay college athletes? 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 Many people wonder what they can do to become well-rounded and competitive while increasing their rate of success.An often overlooked yet simple way to improve is to increase your knowledge by being a self-starter. 36 Rid yourself of assumptions and convictions so that you can be open and receptive to new information.This at times may even contradict what you have always believed to be true.You will eventually come across information that challenges your worldview.Rather than remaining resting in your comfort zone,use this time to stop,reflect and shed light on these ideas in a way that can develop and expand your vision. After the mind has been ready,the next step is application.Create a to-learn list just as you would a to-do list.Learning information you can utilise in your daily life is very important to having a continuous desire to further advance your education. 37 Reading a book on automobile repair isn’t the same as physically changing the oil or tire on your car.Reading about art isn’t the same as picking up a brush.If your knowledge can be directly applied in a functional and fun fashion,put it into practice! 38 Surround yourself with like-minded individuals and try to always take something valuable away from your daily interactions.Many people are professionals in their field and have valuable information and insight to share. 39 Never be too prideful,for each question you don’t ask is a missed opportunity! Go ahead and challenge yourself today.Commit to expanding your mind,continuing your education and becoming a student of life. 40 Remember to cultivate your mind so it is prepared to expand,blossom and grow.And share your fountain of knowledge. A.Be willing to expand your mind. B.Get ready to seek new information. C.Many people learn by being hands-on. D.Learning on the go has actually never been easier! E.If you come across anything that bewilders you,ask them! F.Skill-based learning,for example,is useless if it isn’t applied