黑龙江哈六中2015届高三12月月考英语试题及答案(3)

   A. CRI helps to keep its listeners up-to-date.
   B. CRI helps its listeners to better understand China.
   C. CRI helps its listeners to practice and improve foreign languages.
   D. CRI helps its listeners broaden their knowledge with its rich contents.
30. The underlined phrase “quench the thirst” refers to _____.
   A. satisfy one’s need    B. supply drinks
   C. take care of         D. keep in touch with
31. What can be concluded from the four comments?
   A. CRI has a great influence on our society and lives.
   B. Wonderful though CRI is, there are still many weaknesses.
   C. CRI plays an important role in introducing the world to China.
   D. CRI has made great efforts to make itself better and gained popularity.
D
Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn’t the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that “we may have overdone the message” on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.
“We’ve been telling students and their families for years that college is the only way to succeed in the economy and of course there’s a lot of truth to that,” Ms. Sawhill said. “On average it does pay off… But if you load up on a whole lot of student debt and then you don’t graduate, that is a very bad situation.”
One comment that people often repeat among the years of slow job growth has been the value of education for landing a job and advancing in a career. April’s national unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate for high-school graduates over 25 years old who hadn’t attended college was 7.4%, compared with 3.9% for those with a bachelor’s degree or more education. The difference is even bigger among those aged 16-24. The jobless rate for those with only a high school diploma in that age group is about 20%. At the same time, recent research by Canadian economists warns that a college degree is no guarantee of promising employment.
Ms. Sawhill pointed out that among the aspects that affect the value of a college education is the field of one’s major students in engineering or other sciences end up earning more than those who major in the arts or education. The cost of tuition and the availability of financial aid are other considerations, with public institutions generally a better financial bargain than private ones.
She suggested two ways of improving the situation increasing vocational-technical(职业技能) training programs and taking a page from Europe’s focus on early education rather than post-secondary learning. “The European countries put a little more attention to getting people prepared in the primary grades,” she said. “Then they have a higher requirement for whoever goes to college—but once you get into college, you’re more likely to be highly subsidized(资助).”
She also is a supporter of technical training—to teach students how to be workers, such as plumbers, welders and computer programmers—because “employers are desperate” for workers with these skills.
32. People usually think that _____.
   A. the cost of technical schooling is a problem
   B. one will not succeed without a college degree
   C. technical skills are most important for landing a job
   D. there is an increased competition in getting into a college
33. What does the underlined part “taking a page from” mean?
   A. hearing from. B. changing from.
   C. differing from.     D. learning from.
34. What can we infer from the passage?
   A. Public institutions charge more for education.
   B. European universities are stricter with students.
   C. Students with certain skills are in great demand. 
   D. Canadian students prefer to major in engineering.
35. Which would be the best title for the text?
   A. Is the ‘Go to College’ message overdone?
   B. The new requirement of Labor Market
   C. Primary education in European countries
   D. Is technical training more popular?

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How Can I Fight Laziness?
Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
   36   Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone.   37   
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness.    38   Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately.   39   Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.