题目内容
When China’s ancient scientific and technological achievements are mentioned, the nation will generally refer to the Four Great inventions. The four symbolic 26 (create) – compass, papermaking, printing and gunpowder -- 27 pride of China’s 5,000-thousand-year-old culture, because of their 28 (recognize) role in the development of human civilization.
29 is therefore no surprise that the recent proposal by a group of scholars 30 (redefine) the Four Great Invention has caused a heated reaction. According to the proposed new version, papermaking and printing 31 (merge) into one entry, and compass and gunpowder are delisted. The three new inclusions are silk, bronze and porcelain, 32 proposers said could more scientifically exhibit the most advanced and most influential scientific contributions of ancient China.
The question of 33 the Four Great Invention should be is of course open to the debate. The 34 (late) redefinition attempt, which is reported based on careful studies of available written records and antiques, can at least help today’s people, the younger generation, 35 particular, know more about the brilliance of ancient Chinese civilization.
【小题1】creations
【小题2】the
【小题3】recognized
【小题4】It
【小题5】to redefine
【小题6】are merged
【小题7】which
【小题8】what
【小题9】latest
【小题10】in
解析【小题1】前面是形容词,后面应该是其修饰的名词。
【小题2】特指中国五千年的文化。
【小题3】动词与后面的role之间构成被动关系使用过去分词的形式。
【小题4】it是形式主语,真正的主语是后面的that从句。
【小题5】不定式修饰前面的proposal;
【小题6】根据句意可知是指融合成一个。
【小题7】考察非限制性定语从句的关系代词,which指带先行词在句中作主语。
【小题8】what引导宾语从句,并在句中作表语。
【小题9】形容词latest最新的。
【小题10】固定词组in particular尤其,特别;
One of the biggest challenges facing students and their families is what career they should enter and what is the best path for them to take.
I was talking to someone the other day who told me he first studied accounting because that was what everyone was studying several years ago. It was and some say still is a reliable career. However, then he told me that he was now studying financial investment because again--- that’s what everyone was studying now and it was needed if he wanted to get ahead in the company.
And I asked him what he was actually interested in and then— well the conversation kind of died. So I asked why he had bothered studying accounting in the first place and he explained that it was his parents’ idea. Finally I asked what his passion was and he wasn’t too sure because he never thought about it.
And so it is— lifelong learning— or the continual need to make ourselves marketable in a world that appears to be more competitive as time goes by. Is there a secret to help us so we can live a life of quality?
Regardless or not at this stage in world history with increasing connection between people,
ideas and markets — the ability to match the needs and desires of the day with your own skills and products is a tremendous and vigorous challenge.
Many have gone into English or foreign language study because it was encouraged at the time when China was entering the WTO. Or maybe they were interested in international affairs or working abroad. Upon graduation they then faced the reality that there was a limit to how many jobs they could apply for.
Perhaps some then studied further doing courses for work such as a tour guide or translator/ interpreter. Many may have decided that going into teaching was more rewarding or stable. Others would have gone into media or advertising or conference management and acquired new skills along the way.
This constant quest to remain ahead of the game makes many upset and exhausted. Some futurists who examine technology have even predicted that people should expect to change careers six or seven times during their lifetime!
So if you are concerned by the nature of change, why not start spending more time looking at the most modern leading economies, institutions and their publications. A whole lot of changes are starting to happen yet there is no reason why this cannot be enjoyable, exciting and also rewarding. Our attitude, approach and willingness to continually learn and update our skills must remain strong.
My tip is to track the work that our government is setting about to achieve. In particular, look at the people who have been chosen as the key support team and try to read behind the light surface news and look at their career development and examine the recent reports that they are now recommending the government move towards. Key industry development, new ways of dealing with information and new demands are creating opportunities for the students and workers of tomorrow — if we stay prepared.
【小题1】Who is this article intended for?
A.Government administrators. |
B.Students planning their careers. |
C.Foreign language learners. |
D.Professors designing courses. |
A.many people decide their majors without knowing their own interest |
B.parents’ decisions are always blind and will result in a life of low quality |
C.accounting and financial investment are necessary to ensure a reliable career. |
D.people never have a chance to think about their own interest in choosing career. |
A.exhausting | B.disappointing | C.unbelievable | D.necessary |
A.we are prepared for the changes |
B.we know who President has on his support team |
C.we read the publications of advanced institutions |
D.we learn English or some other foreign languages |
A.shows the government’s interest in new information |
B.enables you to find out how hard-working these people are |
C.indicates the direction the economy is developing |
D.reveals the government encourages creative young people |