研究生英语阅读教程(基础版-第三版)4课后答案

1、1 1. I was no more prepared to be caught speeding than I was prepared to explain why I should be permanently employed teaching English at a community college.(line 2, para.2)Difficult Sentences 我没有做好超速被抓的思想准备，正如我没有做好让我解释为什么要长期雇用我在一所社区大学教英语的思想准备是一样的。2 2. The question is a significant one, not just be

2、cause you will encounter it, in some form, as part of a job interview, along with other “open-ended” queries designed to uncover your understanding of the position and of the suitability of your qualification. (line 1, para.5)Difficult Sentences 这是一个重要的问题，不仅仅是因为在工作面试中你会以某种形式遇到它，它还与其他一些已设计好的开放性问题一起来考

3、察你对这个职位的了解程度，考察你对自己的资历是否适合这个职位的了解程度。3 3.In some companies, another consequence of a smaller workforce is the replacement of permanent full-time employees who receive higher salaries and significant benefit packages with part-time or contract workers who are offered lower salaries and few, if any, be

4、nefits.(line 7, para.7)Difficult Sentences 在一些公司，减员的另一个后果就是用非全日制或合同制工作人员来代替高工资和高福利待遇的全日制工作人员。为非全日制或合同制工作人员提供的工资相对较低，如果说他们有福利的话，也会很少。4 4.Should you be registered in a more rigidly structured program, knowing that real requirements of the job you want differ from your programs offerings could indicate

5、 that you should supplement your education with additional courses beyond curriculum.(line 8, para.11)Difficult Sentences 如果你注册了一门不可更改的课程，而你又了解到你想得到的那份工作的实际要求和你所上课程的内容不同，那么这就表明你可以选则课表之外的课程来补充所学知识了。5Keys to the ExercisesI.Reading ComprehensionII.VocabularyIII.ClozeIV. Translation6I. Reading Comprehen

6、sion I. A.Answer the following questions or complete the following statements:EXERCISESEXERCISES71. Which sentences best express the main idea of the selection? A. Right choices of courses make jobs accessible to students on graduation. B. The workplace is a“buyers market”, and students have to prep

7、are to be the“right products”. C. Students today have to be prepared for several career shifts. D. Technological developments have eliminated many traditional job opportunities.I. Reading Comprehension A Today, you need to work hard to find the work you desire. That means knowing the reasons you sho

8、uld be hired and taking the steps needed to prepare a solidly based answer before you are asked The Question. EXERCISESEXERCISES82. The author believes that _. A. students should concentrate on the employers viewpoints as they acquire education B. concentration on writing good rsums and cover letter

9、s will ensure job interview C. students should focus on career goals early in theircollege experiences D. changes in business and industry will create few jobs in the next few yearsI. Reading Comprehension A Consequently, it is now more important than ever for you to consider and act on The Question

10、 while there is still time for you to learn the needs of employers to make yourself capable of meeting those needs. Graduation is too late to find out what your school has to offer.EXERCISESEXERCISES93. According to the selection, college graduates may _. A. find contract jobs only B. have to change

11、 their jobs once in a year C. seldom find jobs in their major D. never find their life-time jobsI. Reading Comprehension Today, many college or university graduates will never have the chance even to begin careers in their chose fields. EXERCISESEXERCISES104. Corporate downsizing has led to _. A. a

12、need for technological workers with higher degrees B. a mixture of highly efficient and very specialized workers C. companies consisting part-time workers alone D. changes only in the private sectorI. Reading Comprehension A A consequence of downsizing and technological change is a reduced full-time

13、 workforce, many of whom either handle more tasks to perform more specialized technological activities.EXERCISESEXERCISES115. The author implies that _. A. looking toward the employment market involves working on many aspects B. looking forward to job interviews is pointless and terrifying C. it is

14、never too early to star preparing a goodrsum and cover letter D. looking for work in the public sector is a waster oftimeI. Reading Comprehension Being aware of the competition you face in your chosen field could certainly make the pursuit of good grades more meaningful. If you are in a program with

15、 a variety of optional courses, your knowledge of the job markets demands will help you to make more informed decisions. Should you be registered in more rigidly structured program, knowing that the real requirements of the job you want differ from your programs offerings could indicate that you sho

16、uld supplement your education with additional courses beyond your curriculum. Reading job descriptions during your school years Choosing summer orpart-time work in an area related to your chosen career Contact faculty member responsible for student employment teachers ; read advertisement in newspap

17、ers visit human resources offices of major employers in your field; meet personal officers, and read any information available about their companies speaking with or writing to an employer in your field EXERCISESEXERCISES126. The essay suggests that _. A. being in focused vocational training gives s

18、tudents enough advantage in job markets B. a sense of future job needs may motivate students toward better performance C. knowing which skills will be needed and what jobsmay be available will lead to success D. becoming “the ideal student” while in college is the way to ensure job interviewsI. Read

19、ing Comprehension Even if there were no other consequences, a sense of the ultimate purpose of your studies should made your efforts more significant, less abstract less academic. Being aware of the competition you face in your chosen field could certainly make the pursuit of good grades more meanin

20、gful.EXERCISESEXERCISES137. According to the author, well-written rsums and application letters _. A. must be specific in career goals B. are justifiable for applicants to find their jobs C. have to be prepared early in ones college D. can help applicants get more interview opportunitiesI. Reading C

21、omprehension The question is also important to consider in preparing y o u r r s u m s a n d a p p l i c a t i o n l e t t e r documents crucial to creating possible interviews.EXERCISESEXERCISES148. In the last paragraph, the author _. A. implies that he is going to answer the question later B. ans

22、wers the question raised at the beginning of the selection C. stresses the theme of the selection D. advises readers to refer to other resourcesI. Reading Comprehension That means knowing the reasons you should be hired and taking the steps needed to prepare a solidly based answer before you are ask

23、ed The Question.EXERCISESEXERCISES159. Which of the following would be the best alternative title for this selection? A. Diplomas and Dim Prospects B. Prepare to Work to Find Work C. Career Confusion D. The Best Degree Is No GuaranteeI. Reading Comprehension Today, you need to work hard to find the

24、work you desire.EXERCISESEXERCISES1610. Which method(s) of introduction does the author use in this selection? A. Comparison B. Relevance C. Anecdote D. Contrast “Why should we hire you for this position? I remember the first time I was asked that question. I remember it the same way the first time

25、a police officer asked to se my drivers license and registration. I was no more prepared to be caught speeding than I was prepared to explain why I should be permanently employed teaching English at a community college.EXERCISESEXERCISES17 B.Questions on global understanding and logical structuresI.

26、 Reading Comprehension EXERCISESEXERCISES181. Why does the author recall so vividly the first time he heard the question “Why should we hire you?” I. Reading Comprehension B The author recalls so vividly the first time he heard the question “Why should we hire you?” to lead to his thesis. EXERCISESE

27、XERCISES192. What are the advantages the author sees for students who are aware of future job needs and possibilities? I. Reading Comprehension B A sense of the ultimate purpose of your studies should make your efforts more significant, less abstract less academic; If you are in a program with a var

28、iety of optional courses, your knowledge of the jobs demands will help you to make more informed decisions; Should you be registered in a more rigidly structured program, knowing that the real requirements of the job you want differ from your programs offerings could indicate that you should supplem

29、ent.EXERCISESEXERCISES202. What are the advantages the author sees for students who are aware of future job needs and possibilities? I. Reading Comprehension B Your education with additional courses beyond your curriculum. Reading job descriptions during your school years will teach you that certain

30、 types of work experience are desired, even for entry-level positions. Finally, you may never need a total personality make-over, but you should think about personal characteristics of successful people in your chosen field. EXERCISESEXERCISES213. What resources are available to students within thei

31、r own colleges? I. Reading Comprehension B Many vocationally based programs have a faculty member responsible for student employment. Some of your instructors may be actively involved in their fields; others may have informal but vital contacts with employers or former students in business and techn

32、ology. You may discover that it is quite easy to gain insight into your field of interest just by sounding out your teachers. Yet another resource of information is your schools student employment office. As well asEXERCISESEXERCISES223. What resources are available to students within their own coll

33、eges? I. Reading Comprehension B Placing graduating students, this faculty usually offers a range of services including personality testing, career counseling, information resources on companies, and job profiles.EXERCISESEXERCISES234. The theme of many essays is found in the beginning paragraph or

34、toward the end of the essay. Locate the thesis statement of “Why Should We Hire You?” I. Reading Comprehension B At the end: Today you need to work hard to find the work you desire. That means knowing the reasons you should be hired and taking the step needed to prepare a solidly based answer before

35、 you are asked The question Why Should We Hire You?EXERCISESEXERCISES24Directions: Choose the best word from the four choices to complete each of the following sentences:II. Vocabulary A.EXERCISESEXERCISES251. Though he had apologized, she raised a query on his sincerity. A. trust B. request C. exam

36、inationD. question II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES262. Discipline in Mr. Browns class becomes very slack. A. strictB. loose C. seriousD. uncontrollable II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES273. We couldnt believe that the joke was a nasty hit at him. A. strictB. loose C. seriousD. uncontrollable I

37、I. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES284. The winners complacent smile annoyed some people. A. scornfulB. humorous C. contentedD. ironical II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES295. This makeover has to start with the most basic societal unit the family. A. taskB. improvement C. measureD. change II. Vocab

38、ulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES306. After the election the new government commenced developing the roads. A. consideredB. discussed C. beganD. halted II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES317. I scraped by borrowing from my relations until my next check arrived. A. made toB. made out C. made sure D. made up

39、 II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES328. He had done most of the writing and rewriting himself, reworking key passages again and again. A. restartingB. modifying C. remakingD. editing II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES339. The witness was remarkably collected throughout the cross-examination. A. ca

40、lm B. corporative C. carelessD. casual II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES3410. From what I was able to glean, it appears they dont intend to take any action yet. A. findB. make C. gatherD. cotactII. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES35B. Choose the best word or expression from the list given for each

41、blank. Use each word or expression only once and make proper changes where necessary.II. Vocabulary EXERCISESEXERCISES361. He _ my question _ so that it sounded foolish.II. Vocabulary B turned aroundWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtak

42、e advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES372. The factory has _ workers because of the drop in sales.II. Vocabulary B laid offWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES383. Such situation is not _

43、 rural areas.II. Vocabulary B limited toWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES394. Since he went to the university, he has been _ into a new man.II. Vocabulary B made overWith the few expression

44、s pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES405. Can you _ your friend _ and see whether he will help?II. Vocabulary B sound outWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake o

45、vertake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES416. The investor believes that his investment will _ handsomely soon.II. Vocabulary B pay offWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES427. Then poo

46、r people who were abandoned by society _.and sought bravely for happiness.II. Vocabulary B looked onwardWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES43With the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onw

47、ardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited to8. We should _ the good weather to go for a walk.II. Vocabulary B take advantage ofEXERCISESEXERCISES449. All particulars should be carefully checked an verified; nothing should be _.II. Vocabulary B taken for grantedWith th

48、e few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES4510. _, all the youth of the organization are awakened and determined to work hard.II. Vocabulary B With few exceptionsWith the few expressions pay off lay offloo

49、ked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES46 Directions: There are ten blanks in the following passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices given below the passage:III. Cloze EXERCISESEXERCISES47 1. A.

50、 either B. also C. thus D. as 2. A. better B. up C. more D. new 3. A. or elseB. after allC. more or lessD. in all Employment rates for new college graduates have fallen sharply in the last two years, _ have starting salaries for those who can find work. Whats _, only half of the jobs landed by these

51、 new graduates even require a college degree, reviving debates about whether higher education is “worth it _.III. Cloze 123asmoreafter allEXERCISESEXERCISES48 “I have friends with the same degree as me, from a worse school, but because of who they knew or when they _ graduate, theyre in much better

52、jobs,” said Kyle Bishop, 23, a 2009 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh who has spent the last two years waiting tables, delivering beer, working at a bookstore and entering data. “Its more about _ than anything else.”4 4. A. happened to B. had to C. led to D. came to 5. A. career B. time C. ma

53、jor D. luck 6. A. wholeB. estimatedC. medianD. maximumIII. Cloze 5happened toluckEXERCISESEXERCISES49 7. A. companies B. work force C. talent pool D. enterprises 8. A. decline B. incline C. balance D. raise 9. A. comparisonB. advantageC. exceptionD. account The _ starting salary for students graduat

54、ing form four-year colleges in 2009 and 2010 was $27,000, down from $ 30,000 for those who entered the _ in 2006 to 2008, according to a study released by the John J. Heldrich Center for Workerforce Development at Rutgers University. That is a _ of 10 percent, even before taking inflation into _.III. Cloze 6789maximumdeclineraiseaccountEXERCISESEXERCISES50 10. A