Graduates in subjects such as law, medicine, dentistry as well, tend to do well. And as they progress, the pay gap between these careers and others, such as the creative arts, widens. There are factors too that influence what you might earn: Five years after graduation, men earn on average 14% more than women. Also, a student’s social background can have an effect, with those from better-off household much more likely to go to university and particularly a good one.
But if you still feel university doesn’t deliver the best opportunities then there are encouraging words from Alistair Jarvis, head of universities UK, who told BBC News that “Employs are demanding more graduates and graduates are half as likely to be unemployed as likely to be unemployed as non-graduates. There are many good graduate outcomes coming from universities” So may all that studying is worth it-after all ‘no pain, no gain’!
8. Why do students start to question whether to go to university or not? A. Because of the heavy studying burden.
B. Because they can’t get a degree after graduation. C. Because they don’t need a degree for their career. D. Because of the increasing costs of university.
9. Which major may most probably lead to a lower-earning career? A. Medicine. C. Creative arts.
B. Law. D. Dentistry.
10. Which of the following is most likely to be fired according to Alistair Jarvis? A. Graduates. C. Doctors.
11. What can be inferred from this passage? A. Russell Group universities are top ones.
B. Most students go to university to get a good career. C. One’s location has no effect on his income.
D. Graduates often have more academic qualifications than required for a particular job.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
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B. Non-graduates. D. Employers.
【解析】 【分析】
这是一篇议论文。上大学获取一个学位可不是件容易的事。大多数人相信，获得大学文凭对一名毕业生的未来职业发展必有帮助。但这一纸文凭究竟有那么管用吗？学生所学习的专业会影响其未来的就业和收入吗？短文讨论在英国，学历和收入之间的关系。 【8题详解】
细节理解题。由第二段“ With the increasing costs of university, students begin to ask themselves whether a degree path is the best route into a career”可知，随着大学费用的不断增加，学生们开始问自己，大学学位是否是进入职业生涯的最佳途径。所以为什么学生们开始质疑是否要上大学是因为大学费用的不断增加。故D选项正确。 【9题详解】
细节理解题。由第四段“And as they progress, the pay gap between these careers and others, such as the creative arts, widens. ”随着这些职业的发展，这些职业和其他职业之间的收入差距也在扩大，比如创意艺术。所以创意艺术专业最有可能是收入较低的职业。故C选项正确。 【10题详解】
推理判断题。由最后段“Employs are demanding more graduates and graduates are half as likely to be unemployed as likely to be unemployed as non-graduates”可知，就业要求更多的毕业生，毕业生失业的可能性是未受高等教育失业的可能性的一半。所以通过数字的对比，可以判断出未受高等教育的人更可能失业。故B选项正确。 【11题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段“Dr Jack Britton says that “graduates of the 24 Russell Group universities earn an average of ￡33,500 after five years - about 40% more than those who studied at other universities.”可知，罗素集团24所大学的毕业生五年后的平均收入为33500英镑，比其他大学毕业生收入高出40%。所以通过五年后的平均收入（33500英镑）以及比其它大学收入高出的百分率（40%），可以判断出，罗素集团的大学是一流的。故A选项正确。
【点睛】抓住特定信息进行逆向或者正向推理。做此类试题要善于抓住某一段话中的关键信息，即某些关键词或短语去分析、推理、判断，利用逆向思维或正面推理，从而推断出这句话所隐含的深层含义。
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由第三段“Dr Jack Britton says that “graduates of the 24 Russell Group universities earn an average of ￡33,500 after five years - about 40% more than those who studied at other universities.”可知，罗素集团24所大学的毕业生五年后的平均收入为33500英镑，比其他大学的毕业生高出40%。所以通过五年后的平均收入（33500英镑）以及比其它大学收入所高出的百分率（40%），可以判断出，罗素集团的大学是一流的。故小题4的正确选项为A选项。
D
In my memory, winters always used to be really unpleasant. You had to bundle up just to keep warm when you went outside. You were often cold, wet, slip on the ice, and you’d arrive home to an ice-cold house. And that would mean turning on the heating and waiting. It’s a miracle you didn’t get cold to the bone.
Fortunately, things don’t have to be so challenging any more. Technology, engine ring and design have advanced giving us new solutions to old problems. It means dealing with winter needn’t be like skating on thin ice.
With a smart thermostat (温度自动调节器), our homes can be warm when we need them to be. Many models feature smartphone apps that allow you to control temperature remotely, so we can warm up the house before we arrive home. According to techradar.com, Tado’s model features voice control, while the Nest ‘leans’ your habits and automatically heats the home for you.
Clothes have been given an upgrade, too. Electronic thermal jackets, sweaters and coats heat up when you turn them on. What better way to keep warm in the dead of winter? At the touch of a button, or through an app on our phones, the clothing generates heat from elements placed inside. Many models offer three levels of heating which stay warm for over 12 hours. .
Finally, there is the clothing for the head, beanie s and Earmuff, that feature speakers included in the fabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or, in some cases, have a phone callusing the in-built microphone. All while keeping the head warm and avoiding a cold.
For many, the thought of winter used to be enough to make their blood run cold.
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But using technology, life needn’t freeze up. With the right solutions, there’s no reason why winter can’t be really, really cool.
12. What do the underlined words “bundle up” mean in Para.1? A. Fix an air conditioner. C. Run a lot.
B. Take a hot bath. D. Put on more clothes.
13. How does electronic thermal clothing work?
A. The equipment placed inside the clothing produces heat. B. It needs to be warned up before being used.
C. The thermostat heat up automatically when the temperature is low. D. It keeps warm for over 12 hours after being charged fox an hour.
14. From the passage, we can lean the following statements EXCEPT that ________. A. Tado’s model can be controlled by saying something to it.
B. with the in-built speaker and microphone, Beanies and Earmuffs users can have a phone call.
C. technology can do nothing to make winter less rough. D. Bluetooth technology is used in the clothing for the head. 15. What’s the best title of this passage? A. A Smart Thermostat C. Ways of keeping warm
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【分析】
这是一篇说明文。在科技并不发达的过去，人们可能会为如何在严寒天气里更好地保暖而倍感困扰。现如今，每到严冬时节，虽然温度骤降、天气恶劣，但随着各类智能保暖产品的问世，冬天也能变得舒适宜人。人们凭借科学技术发明了各式各样的防寒方法。比如，用智能电子设备调节屋内和衣物的温度；使用无线科技制造会自动发热的服饰。 【12题详解】
词义猜测题。由第一段“In my memory, winters always used to be really unpleasant. You had to bundle up just to keep warm when you went outside. ”可知，在我的记忆中，冬天总是很不令人愉快。你外出时必须穿得暖和一点。所以通过“ keep warm”可知，外出
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B. A Modern winter D. An unpleasant winter
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