C．An assistant professor.

　　D．An experienced lecturer.

　　2．Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?

　　A．To develop some good students' skills.

　　B．To meet the needs of different students.

　　C．To offer an insight into the local culture.

　　D．To help students realize their potential.

　　3．Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?

　　A．Manners.　　　 B．Self­discipline.

　　C．Qualities. D．Independence.

　　4．What is the purpose of the passage?

　　A．The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.

　　B．The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.

　　C．The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school.

　　D．The author implies students become valued people with a friendly atmosphere.

　　【解题导语】该文是一封学校校长致家长的信。

　　1．A　考查推理判断。根据第一段第二句"Our school offers first­class international education delivered by experienced and professional staff"可推知，本文的作者是文中所提到的学校的校长，故选A。

　　2．B　考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段的"Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England，it is adapted where appropriate，to ensure suitability for our diverse student body"可知，课程的调整是为了适应学生需求的多样性。A项错在开发一些好学生的技能。文中提到开发学生的各种才能，但并没有提到课程的改变是为了开发好学生的技能；C项错在课程改变是为了让学生了解当地文化，这是课程设置的目标，而非课程改变的目标；D项错在帮助学生实现他们的潜能，这是学校的教学目标，而非课程改变的目标，故排除。

　　3．B　考查细节理解。根据文中的"A broad personal development plan for students that encourages independence，confidence tolerance，good manners and respect"可知，文章中没有提到自律。

　　4．C　考查目的意图。根据全文的整体内容可推知，本文是一封校长致家长的信，介绍了学校的特色和优势，目的在于向家长推广这所学校，鼓励更多家长把自己的孩子送到这所学校来学习，故选C。

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