19.Dennis Sinar,51,a doctor from New York,is quick to explain why he took a year-long break from his job."I was pretty burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years.I needed a recharge."So he took a"gap year",from July 2011 to June 2012,to explore things like ancient buildings,and traditional Eastern medicine,in locations including Alaska,Nepal and Romania.
"Taking a break from work is an excellent way for adults to go into a new career or refresh an old one,"said Holly Bull,president of Princeton,N,J."In recent years,mid-career breaks have been gaining more interest,"she said.A report on adult gap years published this year by a market research company also described the potential American market for gap years as a"sleeping giant."
"A gap year is a challenge for the older individual to step out of a comfort zone and take a risk.I enjoyed that side most."said Dr.Sinar,who kept a daily blog about his experience.His time studying Eastern medicine"assured the reasons I went into health care,"said Dr.Sinar,who returned to practice medicine at his old job,although he works fewer days."I use those experiences to provide my patients with more care,"he added."And I listen better than I did before."
George Garritan,chairman of the Department of Leadership and Human Capital Management at New York University,certainly agrees with Dr.Sinar.He said a gap-year experience could be worthwhile for employees and companies.For employees,investing in themselves and improving skill sets is a move that will benefit throughout their career.He added that returning employees feel refreshed and have given more thought to their career.For companies,offering unpaid leaves makes good sense for attracting and keeping talented employees.
29.Dr.Sinar took a gap year because heB.
A.had lost his old job
B.wanted to refresh after 26 years'work
C.had a desire for travelling
D.became interested in historical research
30.The phrase"sleeping giant"(in 2nd paragraph) indicates thatD.
A.it's too early for people to accept the concept of gap year
B.the effect of gap year policy remains to be seen
C.it's difficult to foresee the gap year market
D.more American people will accept the gap year policy
31.What's George Garritan's attitude toward the"gap year"?A
A.Positive.B.Doubtful C.Uninterested.D.Uncertain.
32.What's the passage mainly about?B
A.How an adult plans a mid-career gap year.
B.Why a gap year is worthwhile for adults.
C.Whether a gap year is popular with adults.
D.Why a gap year is challenging for individuals.
分析 这是一篇议论文.主要介绍成年人放弃眼前的工作,而进行休假,培养其他方面的兴趣,作者用多方面的资料证实工作间隔年是值得的.
解答 BDAB
29.答案B 细节理解题.根据第一段中Dr.Sinar所说的话"I was pretty burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years.I needed a recharge."可知26年的工作以后,他想充充电.所以选B.
30.答案D 细节理解题.根据第二段中"In recent years,mid-career breaks have been gaining more interest"可知更多的美国人接受间隔年的政策. 所以选D.
31.答案A 推理判断题.根据文章最后一段的"He said a gap-year experience could be worthwhile for employees and companies"可知George Garritan对间隔年的态度是积极的.所以选A.
32.答案B 主旨大意题.通读全文,根据文章最后一段He said a gap-year experience could be worthwhile for employees and companies.可知文章重在阐述间隔年对成年人来说是值得的.所以选B.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.