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英语听力—环球英语 1214 Cheating in Schools

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   Voice 1

 
  Welcome to Spotlight1. I’m Liz Waid.
 
  Voice 2
 
  And I’m Nick Page. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.
 
  Voice 1
 
  In July, 2011, the Governor2 of the state of Georgia, in the United States, released3 a report. This report described a wide-spread system of cheating. The cheating spread through the whole school system in the large city of Atlanta. The report examined 56 schools. Investigators4 found cheating in 44 of these schools. Teachers from these schools organized parties they called “cheating parties”. During these “cheating parties,” teachers opened students’ tests. They changed the wrong answers to be correct. Then they sent in the students’ tests.
 
  Voice 2
 
  Investigators believe that leaders in the school system encouraged these teachers to cheat. They say the leaders even punished teachers who did not want to cheat. Teachers could not tell anyone about the cheating. The report said the cheating had been happening for almost ten years. One-hundred-seventy-eight teachers and other educators were involved in this cheating. People all over the state were shocked and angry at the behavior of the teachers.
 
  Voice 1
 
  Cheating is a problem in schools around the world. Sometimes the cheating happens in a small way - from one student to another. But cheating can also be a problem throughout a school, or even a state or country!  Today’s Spotlight is on cheating in schools.
 
  Voice 2
 
  It was near the end of the school term in Indonesia’s second largest city, Surabaya. At this time all sixth graders take a national examination5. Alifah Achmad Maulana was one student who took this test.
 
  Voice 1
 
  After his examination, Alifah returned home from school and was very quiet. His mother, Siami, noticed that something about Alifah had changed. She asked him what was wrong. Alifah explained that someone had asked him to cheat on his test. Siami told NPR:
 
  Voice 3
 
  “My son said, ‘Mom, I am afraid. I was threatened. My teachers said, Alifah, you are an intelligent boy. Use your intelligence to help your classmates. If you do not help them, you may not succeed in later life.’”
 
  Voice 2
 
  Alifah’s teachers told him to leave the class room during the test. They told him to put a copy of his answers in a nearby place. Then his classmates could find the answers and use them on the test. Alifah did what they asked. Siami was sad for her son. She was disappointed in him. She told NPR:
 
  Voice 3
 
  “I told Alifah ‘If you cheat now, and if you become an official in the future, you will cheat then. If that is your future, I would not want a son like you.”
 
  Voice 1
 
  Siami decided6 to report the cheating. She wanted everyone to know what teachers had asked her son to do. She told Alifah’s story to local authorities7. She talked to a local radio station. Soon, the story spread through Indonesia - and even to the world.
 
  Voice 2
 
  Many people were angry about the cheating. But not all of them were angry at the teachers. Some people were angry at Siami and Alifah! Local people and parents of students protested8 outside of Alifah and Siami’s home. Many of the protesters claimed that reporting the cheating was bad for their students. The protests9 became dangerous for Alifah and his family. Police brought them to a safe area.
 
  Voice 1
 
  Local government investigated the claims of cheating. NPR reports that as a result of this investigation10, two teachers, and one school leader were suspended11. They were not permitted to teach for a period of time.
 
  Voice 2
 
  This kind of cheating is not limited to Indonesia. In places all over the world, students are faced with cheating every day. One student may want to copy work from another student to improve his test marks. Good test marks may help him get into a better school. This better education can help the student get a better job, with more money.
 
  Voice 1
 
  School leaders and teachers may ask students to cheat. They may want to improve a school’s general test results. Good test results at a school can make the school seem more successful. Parents want their children to attend successful schools. And sometimes governments give money to the most successful schools. This was the case in Atlanta.
 
  Voice 2
 
  There are many ways to cheat. And in some cases, people may even wonder if what they are doing is cheating. David K Jordan teaches at the University of California, San Diego. As a professor, he has policies and rules against cheating. Many of his policies are similar to other anti-cheating policies for schools everywhere. Professor Jordan sets out helpful information concerning12 cheating on his University’s website.
 
  Voice 1
 
  Professor Jordan writes that acting13 as if someone else’s work is your own work is cheating. This includes things like copying answers from another person’s test.
 
  Voice 2
 
  Changing information is also cheating. A person should not describe something in a false way to prove a point.
 
  Voice 1
 
  If a person lies to gain a good result, this is also cheating. For example, if a person acts as if she has a disability to gain more time to take a test, this is cheating.
 
  Voice 2
 
  Professor Jordan also says that helping14 a person do any of these things is also cheating.
 
  Voice 1
 
  There are many other ways to cheat. But are any of them worth it? Many people feel a deep sense of shame when they cheat. They know it is wrong. Even if they do not immediately feel shame, they may feel it later - even years later. They may feel that they do not deserve15 the good things they gained from cheating.
 
  Voice 2
 
  In Indonesia, Alifah’s teachers asked him to cheat. He and his mother reported the cheating to the whole country. Many people became angry. But soon after, Alifah and his mother earned an award for their honesty. The National Commission16 for Child Protection presented the award. The group believes that honesty is a value that may be disappearing. They want to help children see how important it is to be honest, and not cheat.
 
  Voice 1
 
  This is an issue all people can think about. If we are willing to cheat as children, will we be more willing to cheat as adults? Will cheating students become cheating leaders? Is cheating ever worth it? Let us know what you think about this issue. You can leave your comments on the script17 page of this program.
 
  Voice 2
 
  The writer and producer of this program was Liz Waid. The voices you heard were from the United States and the United Kingdom. All quotes were adapted for this program and voiced by Spotlight. You can hear this program again, and read it, on the internet at http://www.radioenglish.net This .program is called “Cheating in Schools”.
 
  Voice 1
 
  You can also find us on Facebook - just search for Spotlight Radio. We hope you can join us again for the next Spotlight program. Goodbye.

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1 spotlight 6hBzmk     
n.公众注意的中心,聚光灯,探照灯,视听,注意,醒目
参考例句:
  • This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
  • The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。
2 governor 1f8xe     
n.统治者,地方长官(如省长,州长,总督等)
参考例句:
  • The governor was an expert at fencing with reporters.这位州长是搪塞新闻记者的能手。
  • He was elected governor of the state of California.他当选为加州州长。
3 released 23690fd759f17135ec9879b56ff2600c     
v.释放( release的过去式和过去分词 );放开;发布;发行
参考例句:
  • He was released on bail pending committal proceedings. 他交保获释正在候审。
  • With hindsight it is easy to say they should not have released him. 事后才说他们本不应该释放他,这倒容易。
4 investigators e970f9140785518a87fc81641b7c89f7     
n.调查者,审查者( investigator的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • This memo could be the smoking gun that investigators have been looking for. 这份备忘录可能是调查人员一直在寻找的证据。
  • The team consisted of six investigators and two secretaries. 这个团队由六个调查人员和两个秘书组成。 来自《简明英汉词典》
5 examination pn6xJ     
n.考试,考查,试题;检查,调查
参考例句:
  • Teachers always judge their students on the final examination.老师常根据期末考试来评价他们的学生。
  • He put up a good show in the final examination.他在期末考试中表现得不错。
6 decided lvqzZd     
adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
参考例句:
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
7 authorities kyqzgw     
n.当局,权力,权威;权威( authority的名词复数 );权力;学术权威;[复数]当权者
参考例句:
  • They interceded with the authorities on behalf of the detainees. 他们为被拘留者向当局求情。
  • At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities. 我们受他的怂恿向当局隐瞒了事实。 来自《简明英汉词典》
8 protested 024d7a2621b30761ab841fdd955c6836     
v.声明( protest的过去式和过去分词 );坚决地表示;申辩
参考例句:
  • He protested he was being cheated of his rightful share. 他提出抗议说他被人骗取了他依法应得的份额。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Amy protested she was being cheated of her rightful share. 艾米提出抗议,说有人骗取了她依法应得的份额。 来自《简明英汉词典》
9 protests 5b355aeb26f04b1eea895170dca5ca48     
n.[体]抗议;抗议,反对( protest的名词复数 )v.声明( protest的第三人称单数 );坚决地表示;申辩
参考例句:
  • The protests have forced the government to back-pedal on the new tax. 抗议活动已迫使政府撤销新的税目。
  • Plans to build a new mall were deep-sixed after protests from local residents. 修建新室内购物中心的计划由于当地居民反对而搁浅。
10 investigation MRKzq     
n.调查,调查研究
参考例句:
  • In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
  • He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
11 suspended AhzzWs     
a.被暂时搁置的
参考例句:
  • A lamp was suspended from the ceiling. 一盏吊灯悬在天花板上。
  • The British government has now suspended humanitarian aid to the area. 英国政府现已暂停对这一地区的人道主义援助。
12 concerning rvBzwz     
prep.关于,论及
参考例句:
  • What do you know concerning this?关于这事你知道些什么?
  • Some senior students wrote in asking for information concerning postgraduate studies.一些四年级学生写信询问有关研究生课程的信息。
13 acting czRzoc     
n.演戏,行为,假装;adj.代理的,临时的,演出用的
参考例句:
  • Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她,她只是假装的。
  • During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代,她的表演生涯黯然失色。
14 helping 2rGzDc     
n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的,辅助的
参考例句:
  • The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
  • By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
15 deserve owaxR     
vt.应受,值得;vi. 应受报答,值得受赏
参考例句:
  • You really deserve a good beating,you naughty boy.你这个调皮孩子真该打。
  • I do not deserve all the praises bestowed upon me.我不配得到这些赞扬。
16 commission 1bkyS     
n.委托,授权,委员会,拥金,回扣,委任状
参考例句:
  • The salesman can get commission on everything he sells.这个售货员能得到所售每件货物的佣金。
  • The commission is made up of five people,including two women.委员会由五人组成,其中包括两名妇女。
17 script 2Z4x4     
n.剧本,广播稿;文字体系;笔迹,手迹
参考例句:
  • It's easy to identify his script.他的笔迹容易辨认。
  • The script is massaged into final form.这篇稿子经过修改已定稿。
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