【正文】 s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia. Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with boyfocused approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given handson lessons where they are allowed to walk around. Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine (女性的 ) and prefer the modem genre (類型 ) in which violence and sexism are major themes, James wrote. Singlesex education also made it less likely that boys would feel they had to conform to a stereotype that men should be masterful and in charge in relationships. In mixed schools boys feel pelled to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means, the study reported. 注意：此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡 2上作答。 schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music. Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity (陽剛 ), the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure to conform to a stereotype. a US study says. Boys at singlesex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to conform to the boy code of hiding their emotions to be a real man. The findings of the study so against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls. Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being faded by the British education system because it had bee too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls. The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they bee discouraged when their female peers do better earlier in speaking and 10 reading skills. But in singlesex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys39。s energy needs by 2050. For example, even with 53 investments, such as the $93 million for wind energy development 54 in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, importa 9 nt alternative energy sources such as wind and biofuels 55 only about 1% of the market today. Energy and sustainability experts say the answer to our future energy needs will likely e from a lot of 56 both traditional and alternative. 注意：此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡 2上作答。s energy security, and will be one of the major 49 of the 21st century. Alternative forms of energy biofuels, wind and solar, to name a few are 50 being funded and developed, and will play a growing 51 in the world39。s economy and our individual wellbeing. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education. In sum, we all have a mon stake in our school, our munity, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live. 4 1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _______. A) sticks to them in their daily life B) makes them known to others C) understands their true values D)sees that others also follow them 2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships? A) It helps to create team spirit B) It facilitates munication C) It is the basis of mutual trust D) It inspires mutual respect 3. why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take? A. To ensure we make responsible choices B. To avoid being overwhelmed by stress C. so that we don’t break any rules D. so that we don’t run into trouble 4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _______. A. it has caused no harm B. it is claimed to be unintentional C. it has gone unnoticed D. it is mitted with good intentions 5. What should one do if he doesn’t wish to fool himself? A. Avoid