The global financial crisis of 2008 has contributed to a fiercer competition in job markets. Increasing numbers of college graduates are finding themselves in a situation where too many jobseekers are fighting for survival. Our class has had a heated discussion on this problem. Students have different ideas.

70% of them think it makes sense that they realize an early employment by lowering their income expectations, thus reducing the burden on their families. They also believe there?re better opportunities for development if they go to work in the west or rural areas. 20% of them consider full employment an unrealistic goal, so they choose to continue their further study or go to vocational schools to learn some practical skills to make better preparations for future careers. Finally, the rest 10% determine to set up their own businesses.

As for me, I think after a series of timely measures taken by the government, we are confident and capable of overcoming the current difficulties and challenges and the employment prospects for graduates will be better soon. So all we need to do now is plan and act in ways that reflect the reality, to assure that we make full use of our talent and skills.

9. offered/created　　　 10. while

7. work　　 8. differently

4. effectively　　 5. making　　 6. reduction

4. 解析：选C。推理判断题。从歌剧公司改变过去的表演地点和表演形式以及表演内容，可知歌剧如今已经不那么受人欢迎了。故选C。

3. 解析：选D。细节理解题。从第四段的“By performing smaller versions of large productions, producers are able to make people interested while keeping costs at a reasonable level”可知，D项正确。

2. 解析：选A。从后面的“That means no formal suits or old?styled theatre”可知，歌剧公司打破过去的规矩，让歌剧更贴近普通人；故选A。

10. 解析：选A 。that=so，如此，这么。

9. 解析：选D。考查短语辨析。break down (健康)虚弱，垮了；符合句意。

8. 解析：选B。be worth sth./doing=be worthy to be done/be worthy of being done 值得做某事。