Some plan novels, hiding away in their rooms. Others tutor teenagers, in need ofhelp with their maths homework. The life of a twenty-something living at home is notalways glamorous. A difficult job market since the financial crisis has stalled youthfulefforts to move on up the pay-scale and, crucially, to move on out of the parental domain. Analysis released by Britain#39;s Office for National Statistics suggests that more than26% of people aged between 20 and 34 live with their parents.3.3m young Brits of thequot;millennial generation ( 千禧一代 ) ,, are currently enjoying the delights of home-cookedfood and tidy bedrooms--669,000 more than in 1996. Circumstances are perhaps worseacross the pond: 36% Americans of a similar age group, those aged 18-31, also dwell withmom and pop (but this estimate, it should be noted, includes students). Times are tough for millennials: many earn less than their peers did before thefinancial crisis, while those paying rent are also paying more. Cassandra delights in LenaDunham#39;s series quot;Girlsquot;, which, while funny, has drawn interesting attention to the plightof youngsters trying to make it in big cities such as New York. 2014 may be a welcome year of change, at least for those with a degree. A recentsurvey of Britain#39;s top I00 graduate employers, for example, suggests that around 1,400more people this year will be hired fresh from university than were last year. The 8.7% rise in jobs on offer (the largest in four years) has been driven both byfirms (such as Deloitte, Google and British Airways) and by the public sector. TeachFirst#39;s charitable scheme to get graduates teaching in tough schools is proving popular: itis now the single largest recruiter of young talent and has 1,550 vacancies. While the ethics of internships are hotly debated, the rise in the number of jobs alsocomes at a time when employers are offering more such placements to students. A systemthat encourages trying before buying, as it were, may finally be starting to pay off foryoung people. Better news for the global economy in recent days may also herald better jobprospects for youth around the world. The IMF (International Monetary Fund,encouraged by news from America, Japan and the euro zone, raised its global growthforecast for 2014 by 0.1 percentage point, to 3.7%. That fractional increase may meanmore childhood bedrooms, with ancient teddies and decrepit ( 破旧的 ) posters, are vacated by millennials with new employment elsewhere.1.[单选题]Which recruiter provides the most vacancies for young talent?A.Deloitte.B.Google.C.British Airways.D.Teach First.2.[单选题]What do we learn about the twenty-something from the passage?A.Living at home, they always have an exciting life.B.Financial crisis has stopped them from leaving home.C.Fewer of them now enjoy the home-cooked foods.D.More of them live with their parents in the UK than in the US.3.[单选题]What does Lena Dunham#39;s series quot;Girlsquot; show according to the passage?A.Youngsters earn less and pay more in big cities.B.Youngsters#39; life in big cities is always funny.C.Youngsters#39; life in big cities is really tough.D.Youngsters make little efforts in big cities.4.[单选题]What problem happens when more placements are offered to students?A.The number of jobs falls.B.The ethics of internships are questioned.C.A new system is finally starting.D.Young people have to pay off.5.[单选题]What does the increase of 0.1% in the IMF#39;s global growth forecast for 2014 mean?A.Millennials may soon find new jobs.B.Millennials may be eager to leave home.C.Millennials may throw their old teddies and posters.D.Millennials may move out of the parental domain.
Some plan novels, hiding away in their rooms. Others tutor teenagers, in need ofhelp with their maths homework. The life of a twenty-something living at home is notalways glamorous. A difficult job market since the financial crisis has stalled youthfulefforts to move on up the pay-scale and, crucially, to move on out of the parental domain. Analysis released by Britain#39;s Office for National Statistics suggests that more than26% of people aged between 20 and 34 live with their parents.3.3m young Brits of thequot;millennial generation ( 千禧一代 ) ,, are currently enjoying the delights of home-cookedfood and tidy bedrooms--669,000 more than in 1996. Circumstances are perhaps worseacross the pond: 36% Americans of a similar age group, those aged 18-31, also dwell withmom and pop (but this estimate, it should be noted, includes students). Times are tough for millennials: many earn less than their peers did before thefinancial crisis, while those paying rent are also paying more. Cassandra delights in LenaDunham#39;s series quot;Girlsquot;, which, while funny, has drawn interesting attention to the plightof youngsters trying to make it in big cities such as New York. 2014 may be a welcome year of change, at least for those with a degree. A recentsurvey of Britain#39;s top I00 graduate employers, for example, suggests that around 1,400more people this year will be hired fresh from university than were last year. The 8.7% rise in jobs on offer (the largest in four years) has been driven both byfirms (such as Deloitte, Google and British Airways) and by the public sector. TeachFirst#39;s charitable scheme to get graduates teaching in tough schools is proving popular: itis now the single largest recruiter of young talent and has 1,550 vacancies. While the ethics of internships are hotly debated, the rise in the number of jobs alsocomes at a time when employers are offering more such placements to students. A systemthat encourages trying before buying, as it were, may finally be starting to pay off foryoung people. Better news for the global economy in recent days may also herald better jobprospects for youth around the world. The IMF (International Monetary Fund,encouraged by news from America, Japan and the euro zone, raised its global growthforecast for 2014 by 0.1 percentage point, to 3.7%. That fractional increase may meanmore childhood bedrooms, with ancient teddies and decrepit ( 破旧的 ) posters, are vacated by millennials with new employment elsewhere.
1.[单选题]Which recruiter provides the most vacancies for young talent?A.Deloitte.B.Google.C.British Airways.D.Teach First.2.[单选题]What do we learn about the twenty-something from the passage?A.Living at home, they always have an exciting life.B.Financial crisis has stopped them from leaving home.C.Fewer of them now enjoy the home-cooked foods.D.More of them live with their parents in the UK than in the US.3.[单选题]What does Lena Dunham#39;s series quot;Girlsquot; show according to the passage?A.Youngsters earn less and pay more in big cities.B.Youngsters#39; life in big cities is always funny.C.Youngsters#39; life in big cities is really tough.D.Youngsters make little efforts in big cities.4.[单选题]What problem happens when more placements are offered to students?A.The number of jobs falls.B.The ethics of internships are questioned.C.A new system is finally starting.D.Young people have to pay off.5.[单选题]What does the increase of 0.1% in the IMF#39;s global growth forecast for 2014 mean?A.Millennials may soon find new jobs.B.Millennials may be eager to leave home.C.Millennials may throw their old teddies and posters.D.Millennials may move out of the parental domain.
题目解答
答案
D,B,C,B,D
解析
问题要求我们从给定的段落中提取信息,以回答关于年轻人生活状况、就业前景和经济预测的问题。
步骤 2:分析段落内容
段落中提到,由于金融危机,许多年轻人难以找到工作,因此他们继续与父母同住。在英国,超过26%的20至34岁的人与父母同住,而在美国,这一比例为36%。此外,段落还提到,2014年对于有学位的年轻人来说可能是充满希望的一年,因为雇主正在提供更多的工作机会。最后,国际货币基金组织提高了2014年的全球经济增长预测,这可能意味着更多的年轻人将找到工作。
步骤 3:回答问题
1. 根据段落,Teach First是目前最大的年轻人才招聘者,有1,550个空缺职位。
2. 段落中提到,金融危机阻碍了年轻人离开家庭的努力,因此更多的人在英国与父母同住。
3. 根据段落,Lena Dunham的系列“Girls”展示了年轻人在大城市中生活的艰难。
4. 段落中提到,雇主正在提供更多的实习机会,这可能意味着实习的伦理问题正在受到质疑。
5. 段落中提到,国际货币基金组织提高了2014年的全球经济增长预测,这可能意味着更多的年轻人将找到工作,从而离开父母的家。