题目内容
In the past, people who graduated from college felt proud of their academic (学业的) achievements and felt confident that their degree would help them to find a good job.
However, in the past five years the job market has changed greatly. This year’s college graduates are facing one of the worst job markets. For example, Ryan Stewart, a graduate of San Jose State University, got a degree in religious studies, but no job prospects. He points out that many people already working are getting laid off and don’t have jobs, so it’s even harder for new college graduates to find jobs.
Five years ago, the future looked bright for the class of 2006. There were many high-tech job chances. Graduates received many job offers, and they were able to get jobs with high salaries and benefits such as insurance (保险) and paid vacations. However, "Times have changed and it's a new market," according to an officer of the San Jose State Career Center.
The officer says students who do find jobs started preparing two years ago. They worked during summer vacations, they have had several short-time jobs, and they’ve majored in one of the few fields that are still hot, like chemical engineering, accounting, or nursing, where average starting salaries have actually increased over last year. Other popular fields (like information system management, computer science, and political science) have seen big declines (下降) in starting salaries.
Ryan Stewart (he had hoped to become a teacher) may go back to school in order to become a college teacher. He thinks college teaching could be a good career even in a bad economy.
In conclusion, these days a degree may not be a ticket to instant wealth for some students. For now, they can only hope the value of their degree will increase over time.
【小题1】The underlined word in the second paragraph probably means _____.
A.skills | B.interests | C.chances | D.ideas |
A.teaching | B.accounting |
C.political science | D.computer science |
A.go back to school | B.get a job teaching |
C.change his major | D.become a religious leader |
A.the best way to get rich is not to get a college degree |
B.most students with degrees will not be able to find jobs |
C.having a college degree does not mean that one has money for travelling |
D.a college degree does not mean that one will find a well-paid job |
A.a lot of graduates are losing their jobs |
B.Ryan Stewart has been able to find a job |
C.salaries in some fields have increased in the past year |
D.the job market has changed greatly over the past five years |
【小题1】C
【小题1】B
【小题1】A
【小题1】D
【小题1】D
解析
Holiday News
Vacancies (空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome.
Reduced prices for low season.
The Snowdonia Center
The Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain 1068.The beginners’ costs are £57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.
You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.
The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime
Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.
On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.
During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.
You will visit all the places most people only dream about – from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong.
For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours.
【小题1】What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?
A.Choose the holiday in Devon. |
B.Go to the Snowdonia Centre |
C.Join the World Sea Trip of 2008 |
D.Visit Acapulco and Hawaii |
A.It provides chances of family gatherings. |
B.It provides customers with good food. |
C.It offers a sport lesson. |
D.It offers comfortable room. |
A.You can have free meals on deck every day. |
B.You can sleep on a ship and tour many places. |
C.You will have chances to watch and act in a play. |
D.You have to do your own packing and unpacking. |
A.5. | B.6. | C.7. | D.8. |
a. He became addicted to drinking.
b. He studied at St. Paul Academy.
c. He published his first novel This Side of Paradise.
d. The Great Gatsby won high praise.
e. He failed to reorder his life.
f. He joined the army and met Zelda.
A.f-c-e-a-b-d | B.b-e-a-f-c-d | C.f-d-e-c-b-a | D.b-f-c-d-e-a |
A.had made some money when he met Zelda in Alabama. |
B.was well educated and well off before he served in the army |
C.would have completed more works if his wife hadn’t broken down |
D.helped his friend get rid of drinking while his wife was in hospital |
A.Zelda’s personal life |
B.Zelda’s illness and treatment |
C.Fitzgerald’s friendship with Graham |
D.Fitzgerald’s contributions to the literary world |