They are among the 250, 000 people under the age of 25 who are out of work in th

They are among the 250, 000 people under the age of 25 who are out of work in th

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They are among the 250, 000 people under the age of 25 who are out of work in the Netherlands, a group that makes up 40 percent of the nation’s unemployed.A storm of anger boils up at the government-sponsored (政府资助的) youth center, even among those who are continuing their studies.
“We study for jobs that don’t exist,” Nicollets Steggerda, 23, said.
After thirty years of prosperity, unemployment among 10 member nations of the European Community has reached as much as 11 percent, affecting a total of 12.3 million people, and the number is climbing.
The bitter disappointment long expressed by British youths is spreading across the Continent.The title of a rock song “No Future” can now be seen written on the brick walls of closed factories in Belgium and France.
One form of protest(抗议) tends to put the responsibility for a country’s economic troubles on the large numbers of “guest workers” from Third World nations, people welcomed in Western Europe in the years of prosperity.
Young Europeans, brought up in an extended period of economic success and general stability, seem to be similar to Americans more than they do their own parents.Material enjoyment has given them a sense of expectation, even the right to a standard of living that they see around them.
“And so we pass the days at the discos, or meet people at the café, and sit and stare,” said Isabella Cault."There is usually not much conversation.You look for happiness.Sometimes you even find it.”
小题1:Unemployment in the Netherlands has affected _______
A.one million peopleB.250,000 people
C.1ess than half of the population D.about 0.6 million people
小题2:What Nicollete Steggerda said (Para.2) means that ________.
A.the students cannot get work after graduation
B.what the students learn is more than necessary
C.the students’ aim in study is not clear
D.school education is not sufficient
小题3:The underlined word ‘‘it” in the last paragraph most probably refers to ________.
A.material enjoymentB.a sense of expectation
C.happinessD.a job

答案

小题1:D
小题1:A
小题1:C
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举一反三
He drove after drinking alcohol, having a severe accident and had to get his arms removed.Since then, he has had to __31__ on his younger brother, who became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was totally unable to do __32__ else. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their own problems and would often __33__. Finally, his younger brother went away and lived __34__, leaving him heartbroken and at a loss what to do.
__35__, a misfortune befell(降临)a girl. One night she was preparing dinner when the kerosene light on the stove was overturned, __36__ in a fire which took her hands away. Having decidedly __37__ her sister’s willingness to help her, she determined to be thoroughly __38__. At school, she always studied hard.Most of all she learned to be self-reliant. “I am lucky. Though my __39__ are broken, my heart can still fly.” she wrote in her blog.
One day, the young man and the girl were both invited to a(n)__40__ programme. The boy told the television hostess about his __41__ future, whereas the girl was full of __42__ for her life. They were both asked to write something on a piece of paper with their __43__. The boy: My younger brother’s arms are my arms. The girl: Broken wings, flying heart.
They had both gone through the same ordeal(痛苦经历), but their different __44__   determined the nature of their lives. As seems the case, __45__ disasters can strike our life at any time. How you handle the __46__ when faced with it is the true __47__  of your character. If you choose to __48__ or escape from the ordeal, it will follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the __49__ will turn out to be a fortune on which new __50__will arise.
小题1:
A.liveB.standC.relyD.assist

1,3,5


 
小题2:
A.somethingB.everythingC.nothingD.anything
小题3:
A.quarrelB.shareC.supportD.dislike
小题4:
A.happilyB.lonelyC.separatelyD.disappointedly
小题5:
A.UnfortunatelyB.UnexpectedlyC.SimilarlyD.Naturally
小题6:
A.leadingB.bringingC.causingD.resulting
小题7:
A.turned toB.turned downC.turned offD.turned against
小题8:
A.aloneB.freeC.independentD.successful
小题9:
A.armsB.wingsC.dreamsD.promises
小题10:
A.interviewB.radioC.sportsD.health
小题11:
A.hopefulB.uncertainC.brightD.miserable
小题12:
A.calmnessB.enthusiasmC.patienceD.excitement
小题13:
A.handsB.strengthC.toesD.mouths
小题14:
A.charactersB.desiresC.opinionsD.attitudes
小题15:
A.unexpectedB.passiveC.roughD.serious
小题16:
A.emergencyB.misfortuneC.difficultyD.accident
小题17:
A.testB.reflectionC.displayD.problem
小题18:
A.ignoreB.resistC.complainD.suffer
小题19:
A.problemB.resultC.failureD.hardship
小题20:
A.solutionsB.waysC.rewardsD.hopes

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Window
Bill and John,both seriously ill,lived in the same room at Marie Hospital.John lived next to the only window of the room and was allowed to  36 in his bed and watch for an hour every day.But Bill had to spend all his time  37 on his back.
They became friends soon and talked for hours every day.They spoke of their families,their children,their hobbies,and their  38 in the American army.Each day John would sit up and  39 to his roommate Bill what he could see outside the window.
Through John’s description,Bill’s world was  40 and brightened by all the activities and colors of the outside world.The window overlooked a beautiful park with a lovely  41 ,John told Bill.Ducks played on the water  42 children sailed their model boats.And a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.As John described all these  43 ,Bill would close his eyes and  44 the picturesque scene.Bill was recovering  45 . However,John became weak day by day.
Late one night,Bill was lying in bed  46 the ceiling when John began to cough seriously.Then doctors and nurses rushed to the room.Thirty minutes later, John  47 coughing.Now,there was only silence—  48 silence.
The following morning,Bill was moved to the bed next to the window at his request.Slowly and
  49 ,he supported himself up on one elbow (胳膊)to take the first look.But to his  50 ,he could see nothing but a  51 wall.
Only at that moment did he begin to realize that the pursuit(追求)of happiness was a matter of  52 .It was a positive attitude we chose to express.It was not a gift that was  53 to our doorstep each morning,nor did it come through the window.It was all inward journey.Whether a man is happy or not depends on his own thoughts  54 anything outward.
So Bill began to describe the  55 world to his new roommate that he saw through the only window of the room.
小题1:
A.stand upB.sit upC.set upD.stay up
小题2:
A.1yingB.dependingC.goingD.relying
小题3:
A.serviceB.adviceC.appearance D.violence
小题4:
A.explainB.complainC.describe D.introduce
小题5:
A.affectedB.broadenedC.damaged D.expanded
小题6:
A.towerB.1akeC.statue D.hill
小题7:
A.whileB.thoughC.unless D.until
小题8:
A.in addition B.in generalC.in brief D.in detail
小题9:
A.seeB.rememberC.imagineD.recognize
小题10:
A.up to nowB.1ittle by 1ittle C.sooner or later D.one by one
小题11:
A.thinking aboutB.staring at C.holding up D.fixing on
小题12:
A.stoppedB.continuedC.avoided D.survived
小题13:
A.deadlyB.deadC.breathless D.aimless
小题14:
A.regretfully B.fortunatelyC.particularlyD.hopefully
小题15:
A.surpriseB.delightC.relief D.anger
小题16:
A.simpleB.blankC.coloredD.painted
小题17:
A.considerationB.expressionC.choice D.practice
小题18:
A.de1iveredB.decoratedC.devoted D.determined
小题19:
A.more thanB.better thanC.other thanD.rather than
小题20:
A.friendlyB.yearlyC.1ively D.1ikely

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If you’re networking(建立人际关系)and nothing is happening,you might need to evaluate how you’re doing it.Maybe you show up at each event and still feel challenged by the process.You aggressively talk to people,give out your cards,call endlessly to schedule an appointment but have no real success from your efforts.To help you gain a different future,here are eight habits you should avoid.(避免)
Ineffective networkers:
1.Lack patience.They expect immediate results and want business now, not tomorrow.
2.Constantly“selling”something.They see dollar signs every time they shake hands with someone.
3.Too many choices.If they offer a variety of products,they might try too hard to tell about all of them.Offering too much infomation sends a confusing message making it difficult for people to send references.Opportunities are all around us but when you’ re networking j only focus on one.
4.Change positions too often.If they move from company to company or do something totally different,it might be difficult for people to keep up with them.
5. Lack manners and respect.They interrupt others,talk with food in their mouth,aren’t very polite and appear unprofessional.They call people during dinner or on the weekends without thinking whether the occasion is suitable.
6. Focus on themselves. Too much self-promotion can leave the other person to feel unappreciated. Every sentence begins with“I”and is all about their business.
7.“Taking”instead of“giving”.They don’t realize what other people sense when they are being very selfish.Others may think that they are being taken advantage of.
8.Poor communication and interpersonal skills.They have trouble speaking effectively,building relationships and following up.
Networking is a process that is an investment of time and money.If you find you’re doing any of these habits,consider learning how to improve on these and maximize your results while networking.You’ll start to get better at connecting with people and obtain more opportunities.
小题1:According to the text,some people didn’t succeed in networking because      .
A.they didn’t make effortsB.they didn’t behave effectively
C.they didn’t pay enough moneyD.they didn’t spend enough time
小题2:According to the second habit,we shouldn’t      when we are networking.
A.make friendsB.talk about dollars
C.shake hands with everyoneD.pay attention to money only
小题3:When talking with others,you should       .
A.give out your cards every now and then
B.talk about the quality of your product as much as possible
C.1et other people express themselves completely
D.interrupt others when they make a mistake
小题4:Which of the following is not suitable for a salesman’s behavior?
A.He offers too much self-promotion during the conversation.
B.He considers when he can get what he expects carefully.
C.He only focuses on one opportunity when networking.
D.He keeps his promises and doesn’t expect too much from others.

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When you are little, it’s not hard to believe you can change the world. I remember my enthusiasm when, at the age of 12, I addressed(向……演讲) the people at the Rio Earth Summit. “ I am only a child,” I told them.” Yet I know that if all the money spent on war was spent on ending poverty and finding environmental answers, what a wonderful place this world would be. At school you teach us not to fight with others, to work things out, to respect others, to clean up our mess, not to hurt other creatures, to share, not to be greedy. Then why do you go out and do the things you tell us not to do. You grown-ups say you love us, but I challenge you, please, to make your actions reflect your words.”
I spoke for six minutes and received a standing ovation. Some of the people even cried. I thought that maybe I had reached some of them, that my speech might actually spur(刺激)action. Now, ten years from Rio, after I’ve sat through many more conferences, I’m not sure what has been achieved. My confidence in the people in power and in the power of an individual’s voice to reach them has been deeply shaken.
When I was little, the world was simple. But as a young adult, I’m learning that as we have to make choices—educa-tion, career, lifestyle—life gets more and more complicated. We are beginning to feel pressure to produce and be successful. We are taught that economic growth is progress, but we aren’t taught how to seek a happy, healthy way of living. And we are learning that what we wanted for the future when we were 12 was idealistic and naive(天真的).
Today I’m no longer a child, but I’m worried about what kind of environment my children will grow up in. I know change is possible, because I am changing, still figuring out what I think. I am still deciding how to live my life. The challenges are great, but if we accept individual responsibility and make choices, we will rise to the challenges, and we will become part of the positive tide of the change. I hope this goal will be met through our common efforts. Thank you all.
小题1:The purpose of what the speaker said at the age of 12 was to     .
A.end poverty and make schools beautiful
B.find environmental answers and show off
C.focus people’s attention on some social problems
D.find a wonderful place and clean it up
小题2:What does the underlined word “ovation”in the second paragraph refer to?
A.A long period of laughing.B.A cold and unfriendly welcome.
C.An expression used for greeting.
D.Great applause or cheering.
小题3:The information in the text is presented mainly through      .
A.question and answerB.a personal lecture
C.cause and effectD.listing steps in a process
小题4:Which of the following best describes the speaker?
A.He is an experienced educator.
B.He is an impolite man.
C.He is a man of great worries.
D.He is a man of social responsibility.

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I was on my lunch break in the city, enjoying a salad at an outdoor café, when a shabby homeless lady came waking towards me. She was _36_ everyone who walked past her for spare_37_ and she looked very dirty. My _38  reaction was fear and I hoped she wouldn’t come near me, but she did.. I was on the phone and when she__39_ , I said “ I’m on the phone” in the nicest way I could, telling myself what she needed was a lesson in _40_. She walked away, mumbling(自言自语), “ I’m_41_ you. I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’ll leave.” And she turned the corner.
_42_ ,I would feel relieved or satisfied, but something in me couldn’t _43_ . Without another thought, I looked in my _44_ for the spare change I had. I even started searching through my entire purse, the pockets, everything for all of the change I could _45_ find to give. I got up and walked towards this lady and gave her all I _46_. She held my hand and said, “ Thank you!” Her hand was 47 and dirty, but I didn’t mind 48 her hand. I wanted to be there for her , when normally I would  49 the other way. She looked at me and said, “Will you touch my face?” And for some reason, I did. I put my hand on her cheek and she started to 50  .  I could  51 it was as if she had not been touched by a loving, soft hand in ages, 52 . And so I held it there, trying to 53 her with my heart open. It was powerful.
She thanked me and walked away quietly. And I walked away with an open heart, trying to 54  
sense of what had just happened. It changed something in me and has made me want to be a 55 person to the people I meet during my day.
小题1:
A.greetingB.praisingC.applyingD.begging
小题2:
A.changeB.roomC.clothesD.food
小题3:
A.usualB.instantC.lastD.general
小题4:
A.came acrossB.came outC.came overD.came through
小题5:
A.attitudeB.troubleC.practiceD.manners
小题6:
A.callingB.injuringC.annoyingD.abusing
小题7:
A.FortunatelyB.NormallyC.ImmediatelyD.Strangely
小题8:
A.restB.appearC.enjoyD.exist
小题9:
A.carB.tableC.walletD.seat
小题10:
A.necessarilyB.possiblyC.mainlyD.certainly
小题11:
A.earnedB.searchedC.foundD.made
小题12:
A.softB.roughC.largeD.neat
小题13:
A.washingB.wavingC.wipingD.holding
小题14:
A.leadB.setC.turnD.show
小题15:
A.cryB.laughC.screamD.shout
小题16:
A.doubtB.senseC.determineD.decide
小题17:
A.if necessaryB.if notC.if soD.if ever
小题18:
A.persuadeB.comfortC.entertainD.surround
小题19:
A.takeB.getC.catchD.make
小题20:
A.kinderB.richerC.wiserD.happier

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