研究生英语阅读教程(基础版-第三版)4课后答案课件.ppt

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 b

2、ecause 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

3、考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,

4、benefits.(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 indic

5、ate 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. Translation*6I. Reading Comp

6、rehension I. A.Answer the following questions or complete the following statements:EXERCISESEXERCISES*71. 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 t

7、o prepare 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 y

8、ou should be hired and taking the steps needed to prepare a solidly based answer before you are asked The Question. EXERCISESEXERCISES*82. The author believes that _. A. students should concentrate on the employers viewpoints as they acquire education B. concentration on writing good rsums and cover

9、 letters 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 Q

10、uestion 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.EXERCISESEXERCISES*93. According to the selection, college graduates may _. A. find contract jobs only B. have t

11、o change 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. EXERCISESEXERCISES*104. Corporate downsizing has led to

12、 _. A. a 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

13、full-time workforce, many of whom either handle more tasks to perform more specialized technological activities.EXERCISESEXERCISES*115. 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

14、 C. it is 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 pr

15、ogram with 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 th

16、at you should 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

17、in newspapers 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 EXERCISESEXERCISES*126. The essay suggests that _. A. being in focused vocational train

18、ing gives students 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 interv

19、iewsI. Reading 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

20、more meaningful.EXERCISESEXERCISES*137. 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 opportunities

21、I. Reading Comprehension 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.EXERCISESEXERCISES*148. In the last paragraph, the author _. A. implies that he is going to answer the question

22、 later B. answers 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 befor

23、e you are asked The Question.EXERCISESEXERCISES*159. 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 har

24、d to find the work you desire.EXERCISESEXERCISES*1610. 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

25、the first time 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.EXERCISESEXERCISES*17 B.Questions on global understanding and logi

26、cal structuresI. Reading Comprehension EXERCISESEXERCISES*181. 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 t

27、hesis. EXERCISESEXERCISES*192. 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

28、program with a variety 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

29、you should supplement.EXERCISESEXERCISES*202. 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 tea

30、ch you that certain 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. EXERCISESEXERCISES*213. What resources are available to

31、students within their 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 i

32、n business and technology. 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 asEXERCISESEXERCISES*223. What resources are available to students

33、within their own colleges? 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.EXERCISESEXERCISES*234. The theme of many essays is found in the b

34、eginning paragraph or 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 solid

35、ly based answer before you are asked The question Why Should We Hire You?EXERCISESEXERCISES*24Directions: Choose the best word from the four choices to complete each of the following sentences:II. Vocabulary A.EXERCISESEXERCISES*251. Though he had apologized, she raised a query on his sincerity. A.

36、trust B. request C. examinationD. question II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES*262. Discipline in Mr. Browns class becomes very slack. A. strictB. loose C. seriousD. uncontrollable II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES*273. We couldnt believe that the joke was a nasty hit at him. A. strictB. loose C.

37、seriousD. uncontrollable II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES*284. The winners complacent smile annoyed some people. A. scornfulB. humorous C. contentedD. ironical II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES*295. This makeover has to start with the most basic societal unit the family. A. taskB. improvement C

38、. measureD. change II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES*306. After the election the new government commenced developing the roads. A. consideredB. discussed C. beganD. halted II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES*317. I scraped by borrowing from my relations until my next check arrived. A. made toB. ma

39、de out C. made sure D. made up II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES*328. 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 EXERCISESEXERCISES*339. The witness was remarkably collected through

40、out the cross-examination. A. calm B. corporative C. carelessD. casual II. Vocabulary A EXERCISESEXERCISES*3410. 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 EXERCISESEXERCISES*35B. Choose the best word or expres

41、sion from the list given for each blank. Use each word or expression only once and make proper changes where necessary.II. Vocabulary EXERCISESEXERCISES*361. He _ my question _ so that it sounded foolish.II. Vocabulary B turned aroundWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundso

42、und outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES*372. 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 toEXERCISESE

43、XERCISES*383. Such situation is not _ rural areas.II. Vocabulary B limited toWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES*394. Since he went to the university, he has been _ into a new man.II. Vocabul

44、ary B made overWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES*405. Can you _ your friend _ and see whether he will help?II. Vocabulary B sound outWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardtur

45、n aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES*416. 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 l

46、imited toEXERCISESEXERCISES*427. Then poor 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 toEXERCISESEXERCISES*43With the

47、 few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited to8. We should _ the good weather to go for a walk.II. Vocabulary B take advantage ofEXERCISESEXERCISES*449. All particulars should be carefully checked an verified; nothing should be

48、_.II. Vocabulary B taken for grantedWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES*4510. _, all the youth of the organization are awakened and determined to work hard.II. Vocabulary B With few exception

49、sWith the few expressions pay off lay offlooked onwardturn aroundsound outtake for grantedmake overtake advantage of limited toEXERCISESEXERCISES*46 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

50、passage:III. Cloze EXERCISESEXERCISES*47 1. A. 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.