Finland is not satisfied with constantly __1__ (be) top of the world’s education leagues.The government is now planning to reform its education system so that young Finns are better __2__ (prepare) for the digital age.A key part of the reforms is to place __3__ much emphasis on digital and workplace skills as on more traditional subjects.An example of this would be to use 3D printers __4__ history classes so students can create models of ancient buildings.The government also wants to promote vocational (职业的) training and encourage learning in reallife work settings.Students’ __5__ (perform) would be evaluated by a teacher as well as by an official from the company helping the student.
One teacher, Kirsti Lonka, explained why a change in educational methods was necessary.She said: “Traditionally, learning has been regarded as __6__ list of subject matters and facts you need to acquire.But when __7__ comes to real life, we are thinking in a very holistic (整体的) way.We haven’t __8__ (real) given our children the tools to deal with this intercultural world.” She __9__ (add): “I think it is a major mistake if we lead children __10__ (believe) that the world is simple, and that if they learn certain facts, they are ready to go.”
语篇解读:本文主要介绍了芬兰改革教育制度的目的和原因。
1.being 设空处作介词with的宾语,故填being。
2.prepared 设空处作表语,且意为“有准备的”,故填prepared。
3.as 此处用到了as ...as ...结构,意为“和……一样的……”。
4.in in history classes为固定搭配,意为“在历史课上”。
5.performances 设空处前有名词所有格,且意为“表现”,设空前为学生们的,故用其复数形式,故填performances。
6.a a list of意为“一张……的清单”。
7.it when it comes to ...是固定搭配,意为“当涉及……时”,故填it。
8.really 设空处修饰谓语动词,故填副词really。
9.added 根据上文中的explained, said可知,add所表示的动作发生在过去,故填added。
10.to believe lead sb.to do sth.为固定句式,意为“使得某人做某事”。