A foreign degree was once believed to be a su...

A foreign degree was once believed to be a sure path to a well-paid job. However, more and more graduates have found that this is not necessarily true.

The number of Chinese studying abroad grew at a slower rate in 2018 compared with 2017, according to a recent report released by the Ministry of Education. In 2018, 662,100 Chinese went abroad to study, up 8.83 percent from a year earlier, while the growth rate was 11.7 percent in 2017.

A major reason for the slower growth is that more and more students have realized that overseas study does not necessarily guarantee a well-paid job, reported China Daily.

According to a 2018 report by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), about a third of graduate returnees to China earn less than 6,000 yuan a month, while 25 percent make between 6,000 and 8,000 yuan a month.

For example, Lucy Liu, a woman from Beijing, was disappointed after being interviewed by a famous film studio in Beijing. She had just finished her postgraduate (研究生) studies in documentary production at New York University in the United States.

“The pay would be 150,000 yuan for one documentary, and at best I could finish one documentary a year,” Liu told South China Morning Post.

“After spending so much on my studies, I couldn’t accept that pay,” said Liu. She spent about 1 million yuan in tuition and living expenses while studying abroad.

Worse still, it takes over four months for over 50 percent of returned students to land a job, and only 20 percent get job offers before graduation, according to Qi Bin, from Haiwei Career Services, a company that specializes in employment for returnees.

Two major reasons are that they often miss the main job-seeking season while they’re abroad and they lack internship experience, Qi told China Daily.

However, this doesn’t mean studying overseas is useless.

On the contrary, it may provide students with good language and communication skills, an independent character and a global mindset, which are important for their career development, according to Qi.

“Studying overseas cannot guarantee everything, but foreign-educated students have great potential, and at some point their break will come,” Li Qing, a researcher from CCG, told the South China Morning Post.

1.What does the report by the Ministry of Education tell us?

A.Fewer students returned to China after studying overseas in 2018.

B.The growth of Chinese students studying abroad slowed in 2018.

C.Fewer Chinese students went to foreign universities in 2018.

D.More Chinese students found good jobs after studying abroad in 2018.

2.The example of Lucy Liu proves mainly that ______.

A.an overseas degree doesn’t guarantee a good salary

B.the cost of studying abroad is too great for an ordinary family

C.foreign-educated students earn less than those who studied at home

D.it takes a long time to produce a good documentary

3.What does Qi Bin think of studying abroad?

A.It is a waste of students’ time and money.

B.It gives students better internship chances.

C.It limits the possibility of students’ getting jobs that interest them.

D.It provides students with useful skills for their career development.

4.How does Li Qing feel about the future of foreign-educated students?

A.Worried. B.Unsure. C.Positive. D.Challenged.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

SWEET LOVE

Many scientists believe our love of sugar may actually be an addiction. 1.. Then the good feeling goes away, leaving us wanting more. All tasty foods do this, but sugar has a particularly strong effect. In this way, it is in fact an addictive drug, one that doctors recommend we all cut down on.

“It seems like every time I study an illness and trace a path to the first cause, I find my way back to sugar,” says scientist Richard Johnson. 2.. Why? “Sugar, we believe, is one of the reasons, if not the major reason,” says Johnson.

Our bodies are designed to survive on very little sugar. Early humans often had very little food, so our bodies learned to be very efficient in storing sugar as fat. In this way, we had energy stored for when there was no food. But today, most people have more than enough. 3..

So what is the solution? It’s obvious that we need to eat less sugar. 4.. From breakfast cereals to after-dinner desserts, our foods are increasingly filled with it. Some manufacturers even use sugar to replace taste in foods that are advertised as low in fat. So while the foods appear to be healthier, large amounts of sugar are often added.

5.. Many schools are replacing sugary desserts with healthier options, like fruit. Other schools are trying to encourage exercise by building facilities like walking tracks so students and others in the community can exercise. The battle has not yet been lost.

A.It’s not surprising that a cupcake contains a lot of sugar

B.So the very thing that once saved us may now be killing us

C.The trouble is, in today’s world, that it’s extremely difficult to avoid

D.But some people are fighting back against sugar and trying to create a healthier environment

E.One-third of adults worldwide have high blood pressure, and up to 347 million have diabetes

F.If you have high blood pressure, your heart needs to work harder to pump blood around your body

G.When we eat or drink sugary foods, the sugar enters our blood and affects the parts of our brain that make us feel good

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

We once had a poster competition in our fifth-grade art class.

“You could win prizes,” our teacher told us as she wrote the poster information on the blackboard. She passed out sheets of construction paper while continuing, “The first prize is ten dollars. You just have to make sure that the words on the blackboard appear somewhere on your poster.”

We studied the board critically. Some of us looked with one eye and held up certain colors against the blackboard, rocking the sheets to the right or left while we conjured up our designs. Others twisted their hair around their fingers or chewed their erasers while deep in thought. We had plans for that ten-dollar grand prize, each and every one of us. I’m going to spend mine on candies, one hopeful would announce, while another practiced looking serious, wise and rich.

Everyone in the class made a poster. Some of us used parts of those fancy paper napkins, while others used nothing but colored construction paper. Some of us used big designs, and some of us preferred to gather our art tidily down in one corner of our poster and let the space draw the viewer’s attention to it. Some of us would wander past the good students’ desks and then return to our own projects with a growing sense of hopelessness. It was yet another grown-up trick of the sort they seemed especially fond of, making all of us believe we had a fair chance, and then always—always—rewarding the same old winners.

I believe I drew a sailboat, but I can’t say that with any certainty. I made it. I admired it. I determined it to be the very best of all of the posters I had seen, and then I turned it in.

Minutes passed.

No one came along to give me the grand prize, and then someone distracted me, and I probably never would have thought about that poster again.

I was still sitting at my desk, thinking, what poster? When the teacher gave me an envelope with a ten-dollar bill in it and everyone in the class applauded for me.

1.What was the teacher’s requirement for the poster?

A.It must appear in time. B.It must be done in class.

C.It must be done on a construction sheet. D.It must include the words on the blackboard.

2.The underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 most probably means ________.

A.formed an idea for B.made an outline for

C.made some space for D.chose some colors for

3.We can infer from the passage that the author ________.

A.enjoyed grown up tricks very much B.loved poster competitions very much

C.felt surprised to win the competition D.became wise and rich after the competition

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Kieron Graham has known from a young age that he was adopted. While he loves his adoptive family, he has always wondered about his birth mother and brother. When his adoptive mom gave him a DNA test tool, they both hoped it might lead to his birth family. But neither guessed it would work so quickly, or that when it did, Graham would learn he and his long-lost brother may have crossed paths every day.

It took just one week from the time Graham, a college student at Georgia's Kennesaw State University, received his DNA results on Ancestry.com for him to connect with his brother. Graham's DNA results showed that his closest match was a man named Vincent Ghant, and it turned out Ghant lived just a few minutes away.

Graham reached out and learned that the two were in fact long-lost brothers. Their mother, Shawn Ghant, made the difficult decision to place Kieron in adoptive care when he was just a baby. And she has worried and wondered about her youngest son ever since. Graham has since been reunited with his mother and both of his brothers on his mother's side.

“It’s all surreal(离奇的), too many emotions to describe exactly what I’m feeling about the entire situation, but it’s a good situation,” Graham tells MNN.

As fate would have it, Kieron and Vincent are both students at Kennesaw State. They even have the same major: political science. So it's a safe bet the two crossed paths many times over the past three years. And now, thanks to some DNA sleuthing(筛查), the two will cross paths many more times in the years to come.

“We’re getting together on Christmas with everyone, birth mother included,” Graham says. “That's sure to be a very indelible Christmas indeed, which will always be treasured by us.”

1.According to the passage, Graham ___________.

A.is quite familiar with his birth family

B.relied on a website to find his birth family

C.happens to be working in Ancestry.com

D.is studying engineering in the state university

2.What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A.It was hard for Shawn to place her son in adoptive care.

B.Graham has three adoptive brothers on his mother’s side.

C.It was too difficult for the whole family to get united.

D.Shawn Ghant loves her older sons more.

3.What does Graham probably think of his experience?

A.Unbelievable and exciting. B.Surprising but common.

C.Undoubted and inspiring. D.Moving but painful.

4.What does the underlined word “indelible” in the last paragraph mean?

A.Normal. B.Silent. C.Traditional. D.Unforgettable.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

The Commonwealth games have meant that the eyes of the world have been focused on our fair city-Melbourne. And it would look pretty good, wouldn't it? And what better way to regain our title as world's most livable city? I'm told that we recently lost the right to say this to foreign friends proudly when the international list was re-examined and we slipped to the fourth place.

It's hard to see how Melbourne could have lost its crown (桂冠) when you look at what it has to offer. 24 hours Coles, free transport for drunks on New Year's Eve, a new freeway, it's all here.

The first focus for the international press will obviously be the endless stadiums dotted around the city. But as well as being full every other weekend, these great places often play host to slightly older kids. At Rod Laver, even the olds get a look-in as the Christian evangelical (教会的) road show rolls into town once a year for a night of stadium worship (崇拜).

Another pleasure Melbourne enjoys is that it's very easy to get around. There's a bit of a squeeze during rush hour for sure, but nothing like Bangkok, where the journey home can take longer than growing a beard and parking is barely distinguishable from the drive itself. Driving here is a piece of cake. It must be because the wise people who hand out the taxis seem to actively encourage a career behind the wheel within 24 hours of landing in the country as an educational tool for getting to know the city. No slowing down for learning bends, just go, go, go!

As for the social life, with over 40 million bars in Melbourne's CBD alone, we have plenty of places for spectators to celebrate national victory, making this town as good as any and it happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Unfortunately, the athletes themselves don't get to smell the roses to the same degree. But the rest of the world will know that this is the place to be. The most livable city in the world. By far the easiest place on earth to cheat death, which is essentially what we're talking about.

1.In Paragraph 1 and 2 the author is wondering ________________.

A.how Melbourne has fallen behind

B.when the international list was re-examined

C.what they should do to regain the world's focus

D.whether Melbourne can offer greater convenience

2.What does the author mainly want to show in the passage?

A.The casual life styles of Melbourne.

B.The competitive advantages of Melbourne.

C.The various social activities in Melbourne.

D.The convenient transportation in Melbourne.

3.From the underlined sentence, we can infer the athletes __________.

A.have minimum social activities

B.take no interest in the beauty of the city

C.are forbidden to live in the busy city center

D.are unwilling to celebrate the victory publicly

4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

CP: Central Point　　 P: Point　　 Sp: Sub-point(次要点)　　 C: Conclusion

A. B.

C. D.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Getting a good degree is the only way to be sure of getting a ________ job.

A. good-paying        B. well-paid        C. good-paid        D. well-paying

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

For many years, Bruce Bexler dreamed of going where no human had gone before. He wanted to cut a path through unexplored lands and discover rare species.

That might sound like an impossible dream, but Bexler turned it into a reality.

In December 2015, he and a team of Australian scientists explored an isolated rainforest on the island of New Guinea. They were the first people to enter the region. “As time was limited, we were dropped in by helicopter. Once we were on the ground, there were no trails anywhere; it was really hard to get around,” Bexler says.

Within minutes of landing, the team spotted a black chicken-like bird with strange orange skin hanging from its neck. The scientists soon determined that the unusual creature was a type of honeyeater — the first new bird species to be sighted on New Guinea in 60 years.

The honeyeater wasn’t the only surprise for the scientists. They discovered more than 40 previously unknown plant and animal species — 13 birds of paradise, 20 frogs, four butterflies, and five palms. “We were like kids in a candy store,” Bexler recalls. “Everywhere we looked, we saw amazing things we had never seen before.”

The newfound species didn’t shy away from the scientists. Two long-nosed echidnas — primitive egg-laying mammals — let the visitors pick them up and take them back to camp to study them.

Bexler thinks the animals weren’t frightened because they had never seen humans before. “In almost all parts of New Guinea, animals are hunted for food, and because of this, they are very cautious of people,” he explains. “This area gives scientists a place where they can go to study the behaviors of animals that have not yet learned to be afraid of people.”

Scientists believe the area is probably the largest untouched forest in Asia. Bexler and his team did not have enough time to study the area completely. They hope to return to record more undiscovered species. “We just scratched the surface,” Bexler says. “Anyone who goes there will come back with a mystery.”

1.Which word best describes Bruce Bexler?

A.Modest. B.Adventurous.

C.Optimistic. D.Confident.

2.What does Bruce Bexler mean in Paragraph 5 when he says the scientists “were like kids in a candy store”?

A.They didn’t have enough food and were hungry.

B.They were very excited about what they saw.

C.They were behaving like naughty children.

D.They knew that if they kept searching, they’d find sugar.

3.Why did some of the animals allow the scientists to pick them up?

A.The scientists seemed to be very friendly.

B.The scientists were good at handling animals.

C.The animals had been well-trained by the local people.

D.The animals had no experience or fear of people.

4.What can we conclude about the area Bruce Bexler explored?

A.The best way to explore the area is by helicopter.

B.The area has not been visited by scientists for many years.

C.The area still contains many plants and animals unknown to science.

D.The locals are unwilling to allow the scientists to enter the deep woods.

高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

Last July, my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle in Seattle, a city on the northwest American coast. Dad did some research and had no difficulty in finding us cheap tickets online.

On the day of our flight, we had to wake up very early. When we checked our bags in, we found that one bag weighed too much, so we had to pay a fine. After that, dad insisted that we go and have some breakfast at the airport restaurant. We had a lot of fun watching many different people there. Then we realized it was getting late, so we rushed to the gate. It took one hour for everyone to get on the plane, but finally the door was shut and we were on our way!

I think my favorite experience during our trip was our visit to Mount Rainier, a volcano near Seattle. It was nothing like I had expected. Before we left, my aunt lent us hats to protect us from getting sunburned, so I supposed that it would be very hot. Imagine my surprise when we drove up the mountain and I discovered the top was covered with snow and ice.!

My uncle led us to a small path beyond the main trails to increase our chances of seeing wildlife. We walked over a small hill, and suddenly before us there appeared a field of snow. Small wild flowers grew up through the snow; underneath the snow we could hear rushing water—a small stream. Little animals stood still to avoid being noticed; tiny birds rose into the air. It was the most beautiful sight that I’d ever seen.

1.What ticket did the father buy for the family?

A.Bus B.Ship

C.Train D.Airplane

2.Why did they pay a fine?

A.Because they got up late. B.Because they didn’t wait in line.

C.Because they came to the airport late. D.Because their bag was overweight.

3.What was the writer’s most impressive experience?

A.The flight to Seattle B.The breakfast in the airport

C.The visit to Mount Rainier D.The discovery of a small stream

4.Why did they choose a small path instead of the main trails?

A.To enjoy more of the wildlife B.To take a shortcut to save time

C.To avoid the snowy road D.To avoid being attacked by animals

高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

Guana was born from a family with 7 children. His parents had two jobs to make ends meet and struggled to pay for basic expenses. Guana was once a cleaner at a school but now he is a superintendent(教育学监), leading the Byron Union School District in rural northern California.

Guana always remembers when he wanted to give up, someone would encourage him. One was the cleaner at his school when he was a boy. He called her “Nike” because she wore Nike shoes. Guana wanted those kinds of shoes, too, but his parents could not afford them. Young Gauna liked how Nike made everything so clean. He told her he wanted to be a cleaner, too. Nike said, “it’s good if you want to be a cleaner, but make sure that you go to college and make this as one of your steps there.”

Guana also looked up to the principal(校长), the leader at his school. He was a tall, friendly and good-looking man. He told Guana about his job helping students and teachers. And he said, “Well, if you don’t give up, you’ll get there.” Guana did get there, and two men remain friends. But before Guana became a school principal, he followed in Nike’s footsteps and become a cleaner. He worked for three schools in Lodi, California, which helped him earn the money needed for his first two years of college. He earned a high-level university education and gained a doctor’s degree. Then he worked as a campus safety officer, teacher, counselor, administrator, and now superintendent.

Even though Guana has had a successful career, he never forgets where he came from, or how he felt. He uses his life experiences to guide him as a leader.

For example, Guana’s younger sister needs a wheelchair to get around. To this day, her disability(残疾) helps him as a school administrator to help and support special children. In Guana’s school system today, everyone is important and invited to parties and events.

1.Why did Guana have the idea to become a cleaner?

A.He was eager to earn money to go to college.

B.He wanted to buy Nike shoes with his efforts.

C.He planned to work to support his poor family.

D.He admired Nike’s excellent cleaning work.

2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A.How Guana overcame the difficulties.

B.How Guana received the doctor’s degree.

C.How Guana became a leader from a cleaner.

D.How Guana got help from the previous principal.

3.What is the author’s purpose of the last paragraph?

A.To show Guana’s experiences were helpful for his success.

B.To encourage us to help those in need like Guana.

C.To inform us that Guana’s sister had such a difficult life.

D.To tell us that Guana was a kind and considerate man.

4.What can we learn from Guana?

A.Where there is a will, there is a way. B.It is never too old to learn.

C.A friend in need is a friend indeed. D.Great minds think alike.

5.In a newspaper, this text may appear in the section of _______.

A.Health B.People C.Science D.Lifestyle

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Dear Miss Hooper,

I’m writing to thank you for your help this year. There were lots of subjects (主题) in class, but you made sure that I could understand every one. To tell the truth, you’re the best teacher I’ve met. You explain things so clearly, and are also so kind. I really enjoyed every minute of your class.

There were so many best parts this year. Whatever the subject, you made it fun and interesting to everyone. All of your students found learning new things so easy because of you. I really believe you have a great teaching skill. You should be very proud (自豪的) of the way that you help children learn. It is because of you that I’ve decided to become a teacher when I grow up.

I have mixed feelings about school next year. I’m sad that you won’t be my teacher anymore. However, I’m happy that other children will get to share your knowledge (学问). I’m sure that they’ll thank you for your good work.

I didn’t enjoy school much before this year. I was new to the school this year. At my old school, I found learning quite difficult. The last nine months have changed all of that. I’m now confident (自信的) and looking forward to the next school year.

Thank you once again for all of your help. You are really a great teacher and you’ve helped me greatly. I hope that we can share the same classroom again one day.

Yours,

Jacob Maclean

1.In Miss Hooper’s class, Jacob ________________________.

A.heard lots of jokes B.answered questions a lot

C.sat in the front of the classroom D.had no difficulty understanding her

2.What does Jacob want to be in the future?

A.A doctor. B.A teacher. C.A scientist. D.A reporter.

3.How does Jacob feel about Miss Hooper’s stopping teaching him?

A.Upset and angry. B.Surprised and angry.

C.Upset but understanding. D.Surprised but understanding.

4.At his old school, Jacob ________________________.

A.fought a lot B.had few friends C.was not confident D.often slept in class

5.Jacob wrote this letter mainly to ________________________.

A.say sorry to his teacher B.ask his teacher for help

C.give advice to his teacher D.say thank you to his teacher

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析