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Many skilled young people are being forced into part-time and unskilled work, the report says. It warns of a "crisis" with more than six million people so disillusioned they have given up looking for work. The ILO(International Labor Organization)wants governments to make job creation a priority. It wants more training schemes, and also tax breaks for employers.
"The youth unemployment crisis can be beaten but only if job creation for young people becomes a key priority in policymaking and private sector investment picks up significantly," said Jose Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, executive director of the ILO"s employment sector.
Since 2007, the number of young people without jobs has risen by four million - up from less than 12%, the Global Employment Trends for Youth Report says. Almost 13% of people aged between 15 and 24 - or almost 75 million - have no work, although this is slightly down on its peak in 2009.
In the European Union, one in five young people are looking for work, the report claims. Some 27.9% of youths were unemployed in North Africa last year —a rise of five percentage points on 2010. In the Middle East, the figure stood at 26.5% in the report"s regional breakdown. Even in East Asia, perhaps the most economically active region, the unemployment rate was 2.8 times higher for young people than for adults, the report said.
But, the ILO report reveals, the true picture of youth unemployment is even more pessimistic. Many young people are extending their time in higher education because they cannot find jobs. Others are taking part-time unskilled work because they cannot find work in the fields they trained for.
The ILO says that more than six million young people worldwide have given up looking for work and are becomingly increasingly detached from society. By not using their skills they are losing them, the report says, and if there is no improvement in the jobs market soon, they may be not only unemployed, but unemployable.
The ILO suggests offering tax breaks to businesses hiring young people and offering more programmes to help kick-start careers.
小题1:Which of the following is true according to Jose Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs?| A．Since 2007, the number of young people out of job has risen to 4 million. | | B．Nearly 13% of the young people have no work. | | C．Job creation should be made a key priority in policymaking. | | D．The youth unemployment rate can never go down. |
小题2:The various figures in paragraph 3 and 4 were used to show_______.| A．The employment situation is serious only in the European Union | | B．The global youth employment situation is depressing | | C．East Asia enjoys a high youth employment rate | | D．Compared with the situation in 2009, the youth employment in 2007 is slightly better |
小题3:According to ILO, the following are caused by high youth unemployment rate except_______.| A．The government calls on young people to take up whatever job is available | | B．Many young people are making their time in higher education longer | | C．Some young people are taking part-time unskilled work | | D．Many young people have given up looking for work |
小题4:The ILO offered many solutions to the crisis of youth unemployment, including_______.
a. making job creations a priority b. more training schemes
c. encouraging public investment d. tax breaks for employers
e. offering more entrepreneurship programmes to help start careers| A．a b c e | B．b c d e | C．a c d e | D．a b d e |
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小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:D |
解析
试题分析：国际劳工组织称，全世界大约有13%的年轻人处于失业状态，并且这种境况在未来4年之内不会改善。因此，国际劳工组织建议对雇佣年轻人的企业给予税收上的优惠已经提供更多的项目义帮助年轻人就业。
小题1:C推理判断题。根据第二段“The youth unemployment crisis can be beaten but only if job creation for young people becomes a key priority in policymaking and private sector investment picks up significantly”可知解决年轻人失业的危机的办法是“在政策制定上提供给年轻人就业的优先权和个人投资的显著增加”，故C项正确。
小题2:B推理判断题。全球青年就业趋势报告所列数据“自2007年以来，年轻人的失业人数已达400万，到2009年达到高峰为750万”说明“全球年轻人失业的形势很严峻”。故B项正确。
小题3:A细节理解题。根据“Many young people are extending their time in higher education because they cannot find jobs.”说明有B项所提到的因素；根据“Others are taking part-time unskilled work because they cannot find work in the fields they trained for.”说明有C项所提到的因素；根据“The ILO says that more than six million young people worldwide have given up looking for work and are becomingly increasingly detached from society.”说明有D项所提到的因素。故正确答案为A项。
小题4:D细节理解题。文中就解决年轻人失业的问题没有提到“鼓励公共投资”的问题。故正确答案为D项。根据最后一段说明有“d”所说的内容；根据“It wants more training schemes, and also tax breaks for employers.”说明有“b、e”所说的内容；根据63题的答案说明有“a” 所说的内容。 |
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Israel has passed a law banning the use of underweight models in advertising. Known as the “Photoshop Law”, it also requires that agencies tell their audience if they’ve digitally changed pictures to make models look thinner.
The new law forbids the use of models with a body mass index of 18.5 or less, a standard based on internationally accepted measures. The figure matches the set of fixed limits by the U. S. Department of Health.
The law doesn’t set a money amount that can be gained in court from such a suit. Lawmakers realize that it may be a long and difficult process to prove in court that a company broke the new law, but they feel that simply having the law in place will accomplish what they want; stopping advertising companies from continuing to influence Israelis with images of unhealthy-looking models as the gold standard of beauty.
Some modeling agencies in Israel aren’t happy. They say that the indexes on which the law is based are arbitrary (任意的)and are not suitable for every model. Many models who are totally healthy girls might be disqualified because of the law. Some models are naturally thin and unable to gain weight and the new law would unfairly prevent them from finding jobs.
However, plus-size American supermodel Emme told CNN that she thinks the law will cause other countries to make similar measures against showing underweight models. “I think this is fantastic because so many young women and men are suffering to look in a way that is unrealistic and unhealthy,” she said.
小题1:What is “Photoshop Law” about?| A．Banning the use of underweight models. | | B．Banning underweight models in advertising. | | C．Banning changing pictures digitally. | | D．Banning models in advertising. |
小题2:The underlined word “suit” in Paragraph 3 means .| A．a set of clothing | | B．a group of rooms | | C．an action in court | | D．a performance in advertising |
小题3:What can we know from the passage?| A．All models are happy about the law. | | B．All advertising agencies are happy about the law. | | C．The law makes no sense. | | D．There are arguments over the beauty standard of models. |
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"This past year has been one of great celebration for many. The enthusiasm which greeted the Diamond Jubilee was, of course, especially memorable for me and my family.
It was humbling that so many chose to mark the anniversary of a duty which passed to me 60 years ago. People of all ages took the trouble to take part in various ways and in many nations. But perhaps most striking of all was to witness the strength of fellowship and friendship among those who had gathered together on these occasions.
On the barges and the bridges and the banks of the river there were people who had taken their places to cheer through the mist, undaunted by the rain. That day there was a tremendous sense of common determination to celebrate, triumphing(战胜) over the elements.
That same spirit was also in evidence from the moment the Olympic flame arrived on these shores. The flame itself drew hundreds and thousands of people on its journey around the British Isles, and was carried by every kind of deserving individual, many nominated for their own extraordinary service.
As London hosted a splendid summer of sport, all those who saw the achievement and courage at the Olympic and Paralympic Games were further inspired by the skill, dedication, training and teamwork of our athletes. In pursuing their own sporting goals, they gave the rest of us the opportunity to share something of the excitement and drama.
We were reminded, too, that the success of these great festivals depended to an enormous degree upon the dedication and effort of an army of volunteers. Those public-spirited people came forward in the great tradition of all those who devote themselves to keeping others safe, supported and comforted.
For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first. Those serving in our armed forces, in our emergency services and in our hospitals, whose sense of duty takes them away from family and friends, will be missing those they love.
At Christmas I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. They came with their gifts to worship(崇拜) the Christ child. From that day on he has inspired people to commit themselves to the best interests of others.
This is the time of year when we remember that God sent his only son "to serve, not to be served". He restored love and service to the centre of our lives in the person of Jesus Christ.
It is my prayer this Christmas Day that his example and teaching will continue to bring people together to give the best of themselves in the service of others.
I wish you all a very happy Christmas. "
小题1:Who most probably is the maker of this speech?| A．Queen of Great Britain. | B．King of Great Britain. | | C．Prime Minister of Great Britain. | D．Mayor of London. |
小题2: What might be the main purpose of this speech?| A．To make a summary of what has been done in the past years. | | B．To offer congratulations on the arrival of Christmas. | | C．To hold an anniversary celebration of an event. | | D．To express respect for and loyalty to God. |
小题3:Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the speaker?| A．Enthusiasm and Friendship. | | B．Dedication and effort. | | C．Sacrifice and service. | | D．Civilization and peace. |
小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．The speaker was too busy to attend the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. | | B．Volunteers played a key role in the success of the Diamond Jubilee. | | C．The speaker showed great respect for those still at work at Christmas. | | D．The strength of the Christmas story lies in the worship of Jesus Christ. |
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With his game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, Jeremy Lin (林书豪) finished the New York Knicks" dramatic reversed(扭转) victory to defeat the Toronto Rapters.
The Knicks have won six games in a row, and Jeremy Lin has put up impressive numbers during the continuous period of competitions. Although the season is still young, the Knicks have reversed course in just one week from the NBA"s most disappointing team to a playoff (季后赛) contestant. Lin, not team"s high-paid stars, has saved the Knicks season and likely coach D"Antoni"s job.
After nearly 15 years of disappointing, sometimes unsuccessful seasons, Madison Square Garden is alive again, and New York City can"t stop talking about the Knicks. To put things into perspective（角度）, consider this: Just several years back, Knicks fans protested nightly outside of the Garden calling for the team"s ownership to fire their resented coach Isiah Thomas.
Now, Madison Square Garden Co. shares are at a record high, the Knicks" average household television rating is up 70 percent since Lin joined the starting lineup (首发阵容), and jersey sales are increasing very quickly. I watched the Knicks-Lakers game at a bar in Harlem, and have not felt that kind of energy from fans since the great playoff between the Knicks and Miami Heat in the late 1990s.
Beyond the Knicks, Lin may be saving the NBA as well. Just a few months back, the NBA took a massive credibility（威信）hit during a multi-month lockout（停工）, where the owners did not allow the players to go back to play until they accept the new salary levels. As a consequence, the season did not even begin until Christmas Day. Over the past few years, LeBron James" (勒布朗﹒詹姆斯) relatively long and unpleasant free-agent (自由职业球员) events, combined with poor play around the league, have angered fans and damaged the league"s brand.
Lin is leading a one-week NBA basketball revival. His legendary story has inspired Asian-Americans, increased NBA sales in China, and turned the basketball world upside down.
小题1:The passage is mainly about______ | A．why the New Yorkers thought well of Jeremy Lin | | B．why Jeremy Lin became a member of the Knicks | | C．how the Knicks defeated its opponents in a great playoff | | D．how Jeremy Lin saved the Knicks, probably including the NBA |
小题2:According to the passage, Jeremy Lin"s excellent performance saved the following except___ | A．The NBA | | B．Coach Isiah Thomas | | C．The Knicks | | D．Madison Square Garden Co.’s shares |
小题3:The underlined word “young” in Paragraph 2 probably means "______"| A．not old yet. | B．not completely grown. | | C．in the development | D．in the early stage |
小题4:The NBA suffered the credibility crisis months ago because____| A．The NBA delayed the season because of players’ wage disagreements | | B．the NBA was disappointed at James’ free-agent event. | | C．The NBA canceled the basketball match for the coming Christmas | | D．James had a bad performance in the basketball court |
小题5:Which one of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．These Knicks’ stars who were paid well saved the Knicks season | | B．The Knicks didn’t satisfy its fans for nearly 15 years until this season | | C．The fans objected to dismissing Coach Isiah Thomas outside the Garden | | D．The owners and the players didn’t agree on raising the TV ratings |
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Chinese media and Internet users on Monday condemned(谴责) a lack of morals in society after a toddler(学步的小孩)was struck twice by two different vans and left bleeding on the road as more than a dozen bystanders did nothing to help the seriously injured girl.
The incident, captured by a surveillance camera and aired by Southern Television Guangdong (TVS), showed the two-year-old girl was knocked down and run over by a white van on a narrow market street on the afternoon of Oct. 13, in Foshan City of Guangdong Province.
The driver fled the scene of the accident, leaving the girl to bleed on the sidewalk. Over the next six minutes, more than a dozen people walked by the girl, yet not one individual did anything to help her. The girl was then hit a second time by another van before an elderly trash collector came to her aid and brought the attention of the girl’s mother, according to the video and eyewitnesses.
Doctors said that the girl, who was put on life support after being hospitalized, remains in a deep coma. The girl’s parents, who are migrants living in the city, are now with her. Police said the drivers of both vehicles have been arrested. However, the indifference of the bystanders shown in the video has shocked the public, as Internet forums have boiled with anger, and people are questioning the morality of society.
High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by the public. But in recent years, the perception of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are recognized to be affecting society’s values.
On Sept. 2. an 88-year-old man in central China collapsed, his face striking the pavement. Yet, no one came to his aid, and he ended up choking to death on the blood from his nose. Some have linked the absence of good models to a previous case in which a man trying to help an elderly woman who fell was accused of harming her.
A strong chorus of opinion on the Internet says laws should exempt（免除）models from responsibility, yet laws themselves cannot solve society’s morality dilemma.
Cao Lin, a China Youth Daily commentator, said in a signed article published on Monday that the worry of responsibility should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the decline of humanity in Chinese society.
小题1:What happened to the two-year-old girl?| A．Nobody helped her after she was struck by two different vans. | | B．She died immediately after she was hit a second time. | | C．An old trash collector saved her and attracted her mother’s attention. | | D．Journalists from TVS captured her story by using a camera. |
小题2:From the passage, what would happen if someone helped others selflessly in the past?| A．The public would feel proud of him/ her and showed love and respect for him/ her. | | B．He/she would be awarded by the government. | | C．He/she would be condemned by the public. | | D．He/she would have to worry about legal responsibility. |
小题3:In recent years, society’s values are believed to be affected by________.| A．people’s awareness | | B．the indifference of bystanders | | C．profit and materialism | | D．the morals of society |
小题4:According to Cao Lin, what is the fundamental reason for not helping the girl?| A．The worry of responsibility. | | B．Lack of laws that exempt role models from responsibility. | | C．The fear of being accused of harming her. | | D．The decline of humanity in society. |
小题5:Where is the article probably taken from?| A．A news report. | B．A fashion magazine. | | C．A science fiction. | D．An education column. |
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The iPhone, the iPad: each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad(一时的风尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i” –-- and many other brands are following suit. The BBC’s iPlayer --- which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet ---used the title in 2008. A lovely bear --- popular in the US and UK --- that plays music and video is called “iTeddy”. A slimmed-down version(简装本) of London’s Independent newspaper was started last week under the name “i”.
In general, single-letter prefixes(前缀) have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as e-mail and e-commerce(电子商务) first came into use.
Most “i” products are targeted at （针对）young people and considering the major readers of Independent’s“ i”, it’s no surprise that they’ve selected this fashionable name.
But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter “i”. Why not use “a”, “b”, or “c” instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King’s College, London, “i” works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses “i”, no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didn’t have one clear definition（定义）,” he says.
“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now connected with portability (轻便) .”adds Thorne.
Clearly the letter “i” also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.
Along with “Google” and “blog”, readers of BBC Magazines voted “i” as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade(十年).
But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000” in their names became fashionable as the year was connected with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the fashion disappeared.
小题1:People use iPlayer to __________.| A．listen to music | B．make a call | | C．watch TV programs online | D．read newspapers |
小题2:We can infer that the Independent’s “i” is designed for _________.| A．young readers | B．old readers | C．fashionable women | D．engineers |
小题3:The underlined word “ambiguous” means “__________”.| A．popular | B．uncertain | C．clear | D．unique |
小题4: Nowadays, the “i” term often reminds people of the products which are __________.| A．portable | B．environmentally friendly | C．advanced | D．recyclable |
小题5:The writer suggests that __________.| A．“i” products are often of high quality | | B．iTeddy is alive bear | | C．the letter “b” replaces letter “i” to name the products | | D．the popularity of “i” products may not last long |
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