The opportunity to study abroad should be something that sounds very exciting. For most students, going abroad is a life-changing experience. There are benefits for the host country as well. Not only do foreign students spend money on tuition, housing, food and clothing, but they also often take home positive impressions of their stay and the people they met.
But Japan, which hosts over 100,000 foreign students a year, is having trouble making the most of its foreign students. “I’ve been here for three years,” says a 26-year-old Chinese student in Osaka. “I don’t have any Japanese friends, I’ve never been invited to a Japanese home, and I’ve never felt very welcome here.”
That’s hardly the kind of impression that the Japanese government wants foreign students taking home to their families and classmates, but it seems to be a widespread sentiment(情感). One newspaper complained that, “If foreign students tell everyone how they hate this country when they go home, we should ask for what purpose we are hosting them to begin with.”
Many of the students arrive with hopes to learn Japanese and stay on for a few years working for a Japanese company. However, that doesn’t always work out. Many foreign students graduate from a Japanese university only to discover that “Japanese companies don’t hire foreigners because they think they cannot trust non-Japanese people,” says one job-seeker from the Philippines.
This is a problem for universities. With the Japanese birth rate one of the lowest in the world, Japanese schools are turning to foreign students to fill their classrooms.
The government has actively tried to increase the number of foreign students, up from fewer than 10,000 only 20 years ago. But, as one student in Tokyo says, “Japan’s policy is one of persuading people to come and then dissuading them from staying.”
1). According to the author, studying abroad ________.
A. does good to most foreign students and the host country
B. ensures a chance to get promoted
C. has a great effect on most foreign students
D. both A and C
2). How is life in Japan in the eyes of most foreign students?
A. Helpful and meaningful.
B. Busy yet attractive.
C. Boring and disappointing.
D. Tiring yet rewarding.
3). The word “dissuading” in the last paragraph probably means ________ .
A. discouraging
B. encouraging
C. advising
D. informing
4). Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Japan is one of the countries with the lowest birth rate worldwide.
B. The present situation in Japan lies in the slow action by the government.
C. It is almost impossible for foreign graduates to work in Japanese companies.
D. learning Japanese and having work experience are the hopes of many arrivals.
5). A suitable title for this passage might be ________.
A. Poor Reception in Japan
B. Japanese Foreign Policies
C. Japanese Shifting Population
D. Successful Careers in Japan
The Internet has changed the way people work.They can __1__ from place to place while getting in touch __2__ their office all the time via the Internet.A recent __3__ in the America magazine, Newsweek, said more than 89 million Americana now use the Internet at work.One can __4__ imagine how business could be done without the Internet.The Internet is becoming more __4__ than any one had thought possible.And its importance is __5__ to increase more in the future.
1).A.travel
B.with
C.report
D.expected
E.important
2).A.travel
B.with
C.report
D.expected
E.important
3).A.travel
B.with
C.report
D.expected
E.important
4).A.travel
B.with
C.report
D.expected
E.important
5).A.travel
B.with
C.report
D.expected
E.important
A、lives
B、will live
C、will have lived
D、has lived
A.Ireland
B.Scotland
C.England
D.Britain
Silk products from ( ) are particularly good.
A. Hangzhou
B. Sichuan
C. Suzhou
D. Dandong
试卷代号：5348 座位号山西广播电视大学开放教育(本科)2019-2020学年度第二学期期末考试 英语国家概况（1）试题考试方式：闭卷2020年9月题号一二三四总分得分得分评卷人一、 Fill in the blanks, one score for each blank. (20%) 1. The full name of the UK is (1) _ and (2) _ .2. Although Wales is the smallest of the three nations on the (3)_ mainland, it is good at getting (4)_ from abroad, particularly Japan and (5)_ .3. The most important function of the Parliament (UK) is to ( 6)_ .4. Australia is one of the most highly (7) _ countries in the world with only 15% of Australians live in rural areas.5. Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte are noted for their novels (8) _ and (9) _, which are largely the love stories of a woman for a man.6. Normally, a government in Britain can be in power for（10） _years, and then it has to resign and hold a general election.7. The prime minister is （11）_by the President on the （12）_ of the Parliament.8. In modern times alone, the Republic of Ireland has been the home of （13）_ winners of the （14）_ for Literature.9. （15）_ is Australias largest island.10. Pupils (in UK) from the age of (16) _ to (17)_ mainly attend state-run (18)_ schools.11. Most of the Australias population lives in the （19）_ and（20）_ climates.得分评卷人二There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions.(40%) ( ) 1. What flourished in Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature?A. Novel B. Drama C. Essay D. Poetry( ) 2. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A. in the southeast of England B. in the northeast of England C. in the southeast of Scotland D. in the northeast of Scotland ( ) 3. Who is the premier of UK at present?A. John Major B. James Gordon Brown C. David William Donald Cameron D. Tony Blair ( ) 4. Which period of time in British history was described as “private affluence and public squalor”?A. the 1940s B. the 1980s C. the 1990s D. the 1970s( ) 5. Which of the following is NOT true about the Constitution?A. It is a document which lists out the basic principles for government.B. It is the foundation of British government today.C. Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D. The common laws are part of the Constitution.( ) 6. Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true?A. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.( )7. How many countries do you know there are in Northern Ireland?A. 26 B. 6 C. 32 D. 20( ) 8. Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism because_. A. he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267.B. He bought the English under his control.C. he led a historic uprising against the EnglishD. he unified Wales as an independent nation( ) 9. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the Highlands B. in the Lowlands C. in the Uplands D. in the west of Scotland ( ) 10. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain?A. Economic differences between north and south.B. Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales.C. Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D. Cultural differences between immigrants and the British. ( ) 11. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A .the smallest continent B. the largest island C. the highest continent D. the driest continent( ) 12. The largest state in terms of population is _.A. Queensland B. New South Wales C. Western Australia D. Victoria. ( ) 13. Which of the following organizations Australia is Not a member of_?A.The European Community B. The United NationsC.The General Agreements on Tariffs and TradeD.The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement( ) 14. Schooling in Australia between the ages of 6 and 15 is _.A. free B. expensive C. compulsory D. optional( ) 15. The Maori word “Marae” means _. A. Maori culture B. non-Maori or European C. protocol D. meeting house( ) 16. New Zealanders have adopted thei
Which of the following statements is NOT true?（）
AIn the 13th century a Black Rod went between the two Houses of Parliament for liaison and to discipline the members.
BIn the 13th century Parliament only met by royal invitation.
CIn the 13th century Parliament's role was to offer advice,not to make decisions.
DIn the 13th century the most important part of Parliament was the House of Lords.