ⅡReading
Passage1 
　Some students believe that once they have college degrees the world will be waiting on their doorsteps, ready to give them wonderful jobs. But the chances are that unless they've planned, there will be nobody on their doorsteps.
I remember the way our teacher dramatized this point in our first class. He played a student who had just been handed a college degree. He opened up an imaginary door, stepped through, and looked around in both directions outside. There was nobody to be seen. I understand the point he was making immediately. A college degree in itself isn't enough. We've got to prepare while we're in college to make sure our degree is a marketable one.
　At that time, I began to think seriously about 1) what I wanted to do in life and 2) whether there were jobs out there for what I wanted to do. I went to the counseling center and said, "I want to learn where the best job opportunities will be in the next ten year." The counselor referred me to a copy of the Occupational Outlook published by the United States government. The book has good information on what kinds of jobs are available now and which career fields will need workers in the future. In the front of the book is a helpful section on job hunting.
　The result of my personal career planning was that I graduated from Atlantic Community College with a degree in accounting. I then got a job almost immediately, for I had chosen an excellent employment area. The firm that I worked for paid my tuition as I went on to get my bachelor's degree. They're now paying for my work toward certification as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), and my pay increases regularly.
　I'm not saying that college should serve only as a training ground for a job. People should take some courses just for the sake of learning and for expanding their minds in different directions. At the same time, unless they have an infinite amount of money (and few of us are so lucky), they must be ready at some point to take career-oriented courses so that they can survive in the challenging world outside.

1.Read the passage and check your understanding by making the correct choices.
1) The point that the teacher dramatized in the first class is that________.
a. a college degree is necessary for a good job
b. nice jobs will be waiting there for college graduates to choose from
c. chances are only available for those who get prepared to seek them
d. college graduates should take their job opportunities very seriously
2）It was at college that the author started to think seriously about_______.
a. how to find a job                        b. what to study for the future career
c. whether to work or to study               d. whom to consult for career guidance
3）At the moment, the author is working toward_________.
a. a degree in accounting                   b. a bachelor’s degree
c. a Master's degree                       d. a CPA certificate
4）In the author's opinion, a college student should take________.
a. no courses designed to open their minds
b. no courses for the sake of learning
c. job-related training courses only
d. both knowledge-based and job-oriented courses
5）The author's personal experience in planning her career shows that you must be______
in choosing your field of study.
a. realistic                     b. ambitious
c. indifferent                   d. careful
6) The word "infinite" in paragraph 5 can be replaced by the word _________.
a. much                       b. little
c. unlimited                    d. limited
Answer: 1.c  2.b  3.d  4.d  5.a  6.c
Passage 2:
 　Learning English is not just a matter of knowing some grammatical rules and memorizing a number of English words, although those are important activities not to be ignored. Mastering a foreign language is learning a skill, as well as acquiring the language knowledge. It＇s as much like learning to swim or ride a bike. Then you should not only memorize new words and understand grammatical rules, but also practice speaking, writing, listening and reading.
    Here are some suggestions about effective practice.
    First, make your mouth or hand do what your mind is learning simultaneously. Second,study continually day by day and do not expect to learn English well overnight. Third, occasionally go back and review old topics and texts to consolidate what you have learned. Fourth, do not be afraid to make mistakes, otherwise the fear can be a mighty obstacle to learning a language.

1.According to the article ,which statement is true?

a. Learning English is to memorize a number of English words.
b. Learning English is to learn some grammatical rules.
c. Learning English is to learn some grammatical rules and a number of English
words,
d. Learning English is not just a matter of knowing some grammatical rules and
memorizing a number of English words.

2.How can you master a foreign language?

a.You should memorize new words and understand grammatical rules.
b.You should practice speaking and writing.
c.you should not only memorize new words and understand grammatical rules, but also practice speaking, writing, listening and reading.
d. None of the above.

3.What does learning English like?

a. Learning English is just like learning swim.
b. Learning English is just like riding a bike.
c.. Both a and b.
d. None of the above.
4.   How many suggestions about effective practice are put forward in the article?
a. One suggestion.
b. Two suggestions
c. Three suggestions.
d. Four suggestions
5. What does the word “consolidate” mean?
a. To strengthen what you have learned.
b. To get the new knowledge.
c. To summarize what you have learned

d.None of the above.

Answer: 1.d 2.c  3.c  4.d  5.a