精英家教网 > 高中英语 > 题目详情

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.

1.Who is this article intended for?

A.Government administrators.

B.Students planning their careers.

C.Foreign language learners.

D.Professors designing courses.

2.The case of the student who first studied accounting and then financial investment shows ______.

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.

3.In the writer’s opinion, to make yourself competitive in the changing world today is _____.

A.exhausting        B.disappointing       C.unbelievable       D.necessary

4.According to the writer, lifetime learning can be exciting if ______.

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

5.Whoever has been chosen as the key support team of the government _______.

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

 

【答案】

1.B

2.A

3.D

4.A

5.C

【解析】

试题分析:本文主要论述了学生和家长面临的最大挑战是如何选择职业,在社会的快速发展和改变情况下,人们应不断的学习来提高自己的竞争力。要始终为明天的变化做好准备。

1.推理题,由第一段可知学生和家长面临的最大挑战是怎样选择职业,故本文主要介绍学生如何规划自己的职业。故选B.

2.推理题,由第三段... Finally I asked what his passion was and he wasn’t too sure because he never thought about it.可知此事例说明许多人选择专业并不是按照他们的兴趣来选择的。故选A。

3.细节题,由第四段the continual need to make ourselves marketable in a world that appears to be more competitive as time goes by.可知在如今的社会提高自己的竞争力是必要的。故选D.

4.细节题,由倒数第二段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.可知当我们为社会的变化而学习时,学习会变得很有趣。故选A。

5.细节题,有最后一段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可知选C。

考点:议论文的阅读。

点评:本篇是议论文,主要考查考生的阅读理解和推理能力。议论文的阅读抓住文章的论点,论据和论证,然后根据提问进行细节分析和推理,选择正确选项。

 

练习册系列答案
相关习题

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:

单词短语翻译:(共15题)

按所给中文意思或首字母,填进适当的单词,使句子完整。每空一词(共5题,每小题1分)

(1) Muslim women are _________________(禁止) to go out without a veil.(面纱)

(2) He was one of the 200 _________________(申请者) for the teaching post.

(3) It is ______________(合情合理的) to suppose that house prices will come down soon.

(4) Tracing by underground is fast, _____________________(方便的) and cheap.

(5) He recognized Mr. Hunter as an old business ______________(熟人)from his years in banking.

翻译句子,每空一词。(共10个空格,每个空格1分)

(6) 我们应该意识到学习外语的重要性。

  We should ________  __________  of the importance of learning a foreign language.

(7) 她要是早有预见、计划就好了!

 If only she _________  ___________ and planned better.

(8) 他没有能让老师相信他是诚实的。

 He failed to _____ the teacher _______ his honesty.

(9) 玛利上课记了很多笔记,以免会忘记。

  Mary put down many notes in class _____  __________ she would forget them.

(10)明天的天气肯定会更好。

 The weather ______  ________ to get better tomorrow.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解

Xinhua Sept.25,2008

       JIUQUAN, Gansu---China launched successfully its third manned spacecraft on Thursday with three astronauts on board to attempt the country’s first-ever space walk.

       The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off(发射) on a Long March II-F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gansu Province at 9:10pm.after a breathtaking countdown to another milestone on China’s space journey.

       On board pilots Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng are expected to orbit the earth for three days, when one of them will float out of the cabin about 343 kilometers above the earth.

       When they make it, China will become the third country in the world who is able to conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) in space following the former Soviet Union and the United States.

       President Hu Jintao watched the historic moment at the launch center, joined by Chinese experts and other work staff.

       Hu briefly met the trio astronauts before they entered the spacecraft Thursday afternoon, wishing them “a complete success in this glorious and sacred mission”.

       “During the mission, you will carry out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit, which is a great leap for China’s space technology.” said Hu.

       Other tasks of the Shenzhou VII crew include the release of a small monitoring satellite and a trial of the data relay of the satellite Tianlian-I.

       If successful, the mission would be of great significance to the country’s future plans to build a space lab and a space station, said ZhangJianqi, deputy chief commander of the manned space project.

In which section would the passage be seen in a newspaper?

       A.Science and Technology.        B.Entertainment.

       C.Sports report.                 D.Advertisement

Which one is NOT true according to the report?

       A.China launched its third manned spacecraft.

       B.The pilots on board are expected to orbit the earth for three days

       C.The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off  three astronauts on board.

       D.One of the three astronauts will float out of the cabin above the earth.

What is the great leap for China’s space technology during the space journey?

       A.The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off successfully.

       B.The astronauts will carry out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit.

       C.Three astronauts are expected to orbit the earth for 3 days.

       D.The spaceship Shenzhou VII will release a small monitoring satellite.

The tasks of the Shenzhou VII crew include the following EXCEPT ________.

       A.the release of a small monitoring satellite

       B.a trial of the data relay of the satellite Tianlian-I

       C.carrying out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit

       D.building a space lab and a space station   

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:

单词拼写 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

After the earthquake, everything in the city was d     ____    . Nothing was left.

Your n___________ country or area is the country or area where you were born and brought up.

I like modern art while she is f__________ of folk music.

The mudslide in Zhou Qu has been one of the greatest d___________ that hit China these years.

In order to understand the English novel well, you need to have a large v_________ .

The film Titanic is b      ____     on a true story that happened in 1912.

After g    ___       from a junior middle school, she entered Wenzhou Middle School.

He shook his head, which meant that he d_____________ with me.

I am heartily g_____________ to you for your help and thank you again.

Rescuers tried their best to save the visitors who were t  ___       in Taiwan by tphoon Megi.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解

Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames(绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence(影响)on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together. ”

Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet(短号)at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that travelled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity(仁爱)and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over. ”He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most-admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.

Armstrong was called Pops because he ______.

A. looked like a musician                   B. was a musician of much influence

C. showed an interest in music             D. travelled to play modern music

The third paragraph is developed ______.

A. by space            B. by examples             C. by time             D. by comparison

Which statement about Armstrong is true?

A. His tale begins in New Orleans.              B. He was born before jazz was invented.

C. His music was popular with his listeners.       D. He learned popular music at a boy’s home.

Which would be the best title for the text?

A. The Invention of the Jazz Music.              B. The Father of the Jazz Style.

C. The Making of a Musician.                   D. The Spread of Popular Music.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:

One of the requirements for being admitted to the University is that you _____ the English test orgainzed by it.

A. will pass    B. would pass    C. pass    D. must pass

查看答案和解析>>

同步练习册答案