1."So,what are you doing after graduation?"(71)FHowever,you have to make up your mind as your last high school year begins.Whether your plans include college,heading straight for the workforce,or taking a year off,here are some practical tips to prepare yourself for the journey.
Going to College
Some people know from an early age exactly what they want to be and how they plan to get there.(72)EAccording to a recent survey,75% of students change their majors after they enter college.After all,school is also not just about careers and getting a high-paying job after graduation-it's a place for learning about yourself and the world.
Selecting a School
If college is in your future,you need to plan.Start by asking yourself questions about your preferences.(73)GOnce you've narrowed down your choices,ask the schools to send you literature or visit their websites.
Getting a Job
Maybe you've decided that college isn't for you-right now,anyway.If you want to join the workforce,opportunities are out there for people who don't have degrees.Some products-selling or service industry organizations offer training programs to high school graduates.Search the classified ads in the newspaper and do some Internet research.(74)D
Taking Time Off
What if you intend to go to college but just don't feel ready to start yet,for whatever reason?(75)BThis practice is common in some countries,like the United Kingdom,where it's called a"gap year".Even if you decide not to apply to college,it can be a great idea to take a year to do something you may not have an opportunity to do again.Lots of volunteer organizations would welcome your time and energy and would provide you with a wonderful learning experience.
A.You might want to get a high-paid job first.
B.You might want to take a year off to pause.
C.This is the fact that young people have to take into consideration.
D.Most large companies list their job openings on their websites.
E.Not all of us are so sure of our plans,though,and that's OK too.
F.Many juniors and seniors get bored answering that question over and over.
G.Ask friends in college about their schools and other schools they're familiar with.
分析 短文大意:毕业以后打算去做什么?这是每一位即将毕业的学生都要面临思考的问题.本文从去上大学、选择学校、找工作、度过间隔年等方面给出了实际可行的建议.
解答 :71-75 FEGDB
71.F 根据空前提到问题"那么,毕业以后打算去干什么?"及空后转折连词however可知,用F项"很多初中生和高中生厌倦了一次又一次回答那个问题"衔接上下文,符合语境.
72.E 根据空前句意"很多人从很小年龄就知道他们想要成为什么样的人以及如何去实现?"判断,空处填关于计划的句子,E项"虽然并不是所有的人这么确定我们的计划,这也就很好了."符合语境.
73.G 根据本段主题关于选择学校,前一句为"开始问一些关于你喜欢什么样的学校的问题"推断,下句也是讲问相关问题的句子,G项"问一些上大学的朋友关于他们学校或他们熟悉学校的问题"衔接上下文,符合语境.
74.D 本段主题是关于找工作的内容,空前提到"do some Internet research"意为"可以在网上搜索",D项"大部分大公司在网上列出他们的职位空缺"顺承上句,符合语境.
75.B 本段主题是休假一年,空前句中"…for whatever reason?"意为"若你打算去上大学但又不想马上去,无论什么原因?"B项"你可能想要暂停一年"衔接上下文,句意通顺,符合语境.
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