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The Basics of Math—Made Clear

Basic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数) and beyond.

The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.

Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazing—and completely understandable—field of study.

By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘*) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.

Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America,” is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is master in making math lectures learner-friendlier and less scary.

With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various make-up classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.

If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.

154．What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?

A．Algebra.                                                   B．College Mathematics.

C．Arithmetic.                                               D．Mathematics Education.

155．What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?

A．stronger imaginative ability.

B．Additional presentation skills.

C．More mathematical confidence.

D．Greater chances of becoming teachers.

156．What can we learn about Professor H. Siegel?

A．He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.

B．He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.

C．He works in Georgia State University.

D．He specializes in training teachers.

157．Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?

A．A news report.                                           B．A book review

C．A lesson plan.                                            D．An advertisement

【回答】

154．C

155．C

156．B

157．D

【分析】

本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一门基础数学的课程，对课程的内容，上课的母的，师资进行了阐述。

154．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic.”可知，基础数学涵盖算数的所有基础方面。故选C。

155．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“They will be able to clear away the mystery of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined.”可知，他们将能够揭开数学的神秘面纱，并以超出想象的自信面对学习。故选C。

156．细节理解题。根据文章第五段 “he is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious.”可知，H. Siegel是一位敬业的教师，在解释数学概念时有一种天赋，能让它们看起来清晰明了。从而推断出此人上30节课。故选B。

157．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中，“If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.”可知，如果未能给您提供满意的课程，可以换课或退回学费。从而可以判断，本文有可能从广告中摘录的。故选D。

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