一Hello！Friendship Hotel. Can I help you？

一Do you have a room with a double bed　　 for Saturday?

A. available B. empty C. possible D. useful

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　  It was autumn. A thin white moon rose over the valley. Peter,11 years old,did not see it. He did not feel the cool wind __1__ his face,for his thoughts __2__ on a red and black blanket on the table,which was a __3__ from his father to his grandfather. They said that Grandpa was going away.

　　Peter had __4__ believed Father would send Grandpa away. But now,there was the thing Father had bought __5__ very morning. And this was the last __6__ he and Grandpa would have with each other. After washing the __7__ dishes,the old man took up the blanket. “What a __8__ double blanket! And I'll not feel cold with it. ” said the old man,smoothing it __9__ his knees.

　　“Oh,yes！” Peter said and tried to __10__ back the tears in his eyes.

　　Just then __11__ came two people,Father and the girl he was to __12__. “The girl went up to Grandpa and said prettily. “I'll not be __13__ you off in the morning,so I came over to say goodbye. ”

　　“It's nice of you,” said Grandpa．“Will you look at this? Isn't it a fine blanket my __14__ has given to me to go away with?”

　　“Yes,really,” she said,She felt it and said __15__,A double one! It must have __16__ much. He doesn't need a double one."

　　“She is __17__,Father,” the boy said．“Here,Father.” He held out a pair of scissors(剪刀),“Cut the blanket into __18__. A single one is enough for an old man. We'll __19__ the other half.”

　　“What do you mean by that?” asked Father.

　　“I'll give it to __20__ when you are old and I'm sending you away.” said the boy slowly.

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　  It was autumn. A thin white moon rose over the valley. Peter,11 years old,did not see it. He did not feel the cool wind __1__ his face,for his thoughts __2__ on a red and black blanket on the table,which was a __3__ from his father to his grandfather. They said that Grandpa was going away.

　　Peter had __4__ believed Father would send Grandpa away. But now,there was the thing Father had bought __5__ very morning. And this was the last __6__ he and Grandpa would have with each other. After washing the __7__ dishes,the old man took up the blanket. “What a __8__ double blanket! And I'll not feel cold with it. ” said the old man,smoothing it __9__ his knees.

　　“Oh,yes！” Peter said and tried to __10__ back the tears in his eyes.

　　Just then __11__ came two people,Father and the girl he was to __12__. “The girl went up to Grandpa and said prettily. “I'll not be __13__ you off in the morning,so I came over to say goodbye. ”

　　“It's nice of you,” said Grandpa．“Will you look at this? Isn't it a fine blanket my __14__ has given to me to go away with?”

　　“Yes,really,” she said,She felt it and said __15__,A double one! It must have __16__ much. He doesn't need a double one."

　　“She is __17__,Father,” the boy said．“Here,Father.” He held out a pair of scissors(剪刀),“Cut the blanket into __18__. A single one is enough for an old man. We'll __19__ the other half.”

　　“What do you mean by that?” asked Father.

　　“I'll give it to __20__ when you are old and I'm sending you away.” said the boy slowly.

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Today, when there are many top graduates looking for top jobs, graduates can differentiate(区别) themselves by obtaining a double major or even a double degree. Increasingly, employers are looking for individuals who are not only competent and intelligent, but who have different skill sets and who are knowledgeable in many areas. Part of the appeal to employers is that your extra work demonstrates a willingness to take on difficult tasks. Additionally, if your majors overlap (重叠), you are able to show potential employers that you have both breadth and depth of knowledge.

By studying for a double major, although you will be studying for only one degree, you will be focusing on two related and integrated subjects that complement (补充) each other. Classes overlap between the majors, meaning fewer classes are required than with a double degree, so it is easier to finish within four years.

In contrast, with the more rigorous (严格的) double degree, you will be studying for two different degrees in two completely different areas of study. Although pursuing such a course　 of study allows students to complete two wholly separate degrees in less time than if they were to earn them separately, many strong students still find it incredibly difficult to complete in four or five years.

If you are committed to a double major/degree, it is wise to do a little bit of planning. Some students try to find two courses of studies that are related, while others seek to round out their academic studies by choosing two completely unrelated fields.

　 For double majors, common pairings include: (i) economics and a foreign language; (ii) political science or government and journalism; (iii) economics and psychology.

For double degrees, common pairings include: (i) engineering and a business program such as finance or accounting; (ii) engineering and economics.

56. What do employers think of the graduates with different skill sets and knowledge in many areas?

A. They should be given top jobs.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　 B. They are willing to take difficult tasks.

　 C. They are better than those who are competent and intelligent.

　 D. They must have attained a double major or even a double degree.　　　　　

57. According to the passage, the underlined word “breadth” most probably means_________.

　　 A. quality　　　　　　　　 B. amount　　　　　　 C. quantity 　 　 D. width

58. To obtain a double major, you _________.

　　 A. should complete two wholly separate degrees

　　 B. need to focus on two related and integrated subjects

　　 C. need to spend more time than obtaining a double degree

　　 D. have to take courses in two completely different areas of study

59. If you are devoted to a double major or degree, you should _________.

A. find two subjects with overlapping classes

　　 B. learn about what your potential employers want

　　 C. decide what to learn with your intentions considered

　　 D. try to decide on some common pairings as soon as possible

60. Which statement is CORRECT according to the passage?

A. Economics is a major while engineering is a degree.

　　 B. Every college student should take a double major or degree.

　　 C. Earning a double degree is more difficult than obtaining a double major.

D. Some students choose two completely unrelated fields to show their ability in academic study.

Today, when there are many top graduates looking for top jobs, graduates can differentiate(区别) themselves by obtaining a double major or even a double degree. Increasingly, employers are looking for individuals who are not only competent and intelligent, but who have different skill sets and who are knowledgeable in many areas. Part of the appeal to employers is that your extra work demonstrates a willingness to take on difficult tasks. Additionally, if your majors overlap (重叠), you are able to show potential employers that you have both breadth and depth of knowledge.

By studying for a double major, although you will be studying for only one degree, you will be focusing on two related and integrated subjects that complement (补充) each other. Classes overlap between the majors, meaning fewer classes are required than with a double degree, so it is easier to finish within four years.

In contrast, with the more rigorous (严格的) double degree, you will be studying for two different degrees in two completely different areas of study. Although pursuing such a course　 of study allows students to complete two wholly separate degrees in less time than if they were to earn them separately, many strong students still find it incredibly difficult to complete in four or five years.

If you are committed to a double major/degree, it is wise to do a little bit of planning. Some students try to find two courses of studies that are related, while others seek to round out their academic studies by choosing two completely unrelated fields.

　 For double majors, common pairings include: (i) economics and a foreign language; (ii) political science or government and journalism; (iii) economics and psychology.

For double degrees, common pairings include: (i) engineering and a business program such as finance or accounting; (ii) engineering and economics.

56. What do employers think of the graduates with different skill sets and knowledge in many areas?

　 A. They should be given top jobs.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　 B. They are willing to take difficult tasks.

　 C. They are better than those who are competent and intelligent.

　 D. They must have attained a double major or even a double degree.　　　　　

57. According to the passage, the underlined word “breadth” most probably means_________.

　　 A. quality　　　　　　　　 B. amount　　　　　　 C. quantity 　 　 D. width

58. To obtain a double major, you _________.

　　 A. should complete two wholly separate degrees

　　 B. need to focus on two related and integrated subjects

　　 C. need to spend more time than obtaining a double degree

　　 D. have to take courses in two completely different areas of study

59. If you are devoted to a double major or degree, you should _________.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 A. find two subjects with overlapping classes

　　 B. learn about what your potential employers want

　　 C. decide what to learn with your intentions considered

　　 D. try to decide on some common pairings as soon as possible

60. Which statement is CORRECT according to the passage?

　 A. Economics is a major while engineering is a degree.

B. Every college student should take a double major or degree.

C. Earning a double degree is more difficult than obtaining a double major.

D. Some students choose two completely unrelated fields to show their ability in academic study.