A
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The Most Tech－Friendly School in the World
Forget a pen and paper! This new－fashioned school relies on iPads, touch screens, projectors and even electronic locker keys. The Philadelphia School of the Future's main goal is to equip students with the most knowledge in technology fields. While it struggled back when it opened in 2006, it is now one of the most in－demand schools.
Hamburger University
No, this school isn't about perfecting the hamburger. Actually, it sort of is! The McDonald's training facility is where restaurant managers go to learn the craft (手艺). From making a hamburger to dealing with complaining customers, it takes a lot to handle the running of Micky D's. Also, imagine having Hamburger University on your resume (简历)．Now that would make you stand out from the crowd!
Real－Life Clown (小丑) College
While movies and televisions shows love to make fun of kids and adults alike running off to join clown college or the circus but it turns out that it wasn't made up. The Ringling Brothers set up a number of courses and schools around the United States to teach willing students the art of clowning around. It's a tough job, right? Imagine wearing a bright red nose while kids scream at you for a balloon animal.
Charles W．Howard Santa Claus School
Set up in the 1930s, this famous institution aims to produce the very best Santas. Potential Santas will learn how to interact with children and of course, how to laugh like the real deal. While you wouldn't take the course unless you planned on being a professional Santa, it sure would be fun to play dress up for a day!
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四所风格独特的学校。
1．What do we know about The Philadelphia School of the Future?
A．It has been run smoothly since 2006.
B．It employs digital device in fruitful ways.
C．Its popularity has declined in recent years.
D．It aims to spread knowledge in many fields.
解析：推理判断题。根据The Most Tech－Friendly School in the World部分第二句“This new－fashioned school relies on iPads, touch screens，projectors and even electronic locker keys.”可知，这所新式学校依赖于iPad、触摸屏、投影仪甚至还有电子钥匙。根据关键句可推知，The Philadelphia School of the Future使用了丰富的电子设备。故选B。
答案：B
2．Which school may help you become a comedian?
A．The Philadelphia School of the Future.
B．Hamburger University.
C．Real－Life Clown College.
D．Charles W．Howard Santa Claus School.
解析：推理判断题。根据Real－Life Clown College部分第二句“The Ringling Brothers set up a number of courses and schools around the United States to teach willing students the art of clowning around.”可知，Ringling兄弟(马戏团)在美国各地开设了很多课程并建立了学校来教授那些愿意学习小丑艺术的人。根据关键句可推知，Real－Life Clown College这所学校可能会帮助你成为一名喜剧演员。故选C。
答案：C
3．Which of the following best describes the four schools?
A．Entertaining. B．Ancient.
C．Wild. D．Unusual.
解析：推理判断题。通读全文内容可知，第一所学校的教学设备以高科技产品为主；第二所学校教授人们怎样做汉堡；第三所学校教会人们怎样逗他人开心；第四所学校教会人们怎样成为最好的圣诞老人。由此可推知，这四所学校与常规的学校不一样，它们都很独特。故选D。
答案：D
