To empower students to succeed and make a difference in the 21st century， educator，business leaders， and recent college graduates agree that students have to be better prepared through a liberal， well rounded education and the ability to apply their skills and knowledge to hands-on， real-world learning experiences.College learning for the New Global Century， a recent report released by the National Leadership Council for Liberal Education and America's Proms e(LEAP) ， covered specific areas in which institutions can help students prepare for the transition into the workforce.87 percent interviewed agree that America's colleges and universities need to raise the quality of student achievement to ensure the United States remains competitive.“There is a need to connect what businesses，corporations， and employers want and what colleges offer to meet real-world challenges.”explain Cruncher.“We have to stop channeling students into a narrow field.We need to teach them to think critically， write well， and be a team player with global awareness in order to be a viable(surviving independently) contributor to the business or nonprofit sectors.”In a previous report， the council began to address the types of skills graduates need to have.The outcomes：besides having a main focus or line of education， they would a so have to think critically and write well.On the negative side， they found there was a basic disconnection aboutthe type of education students needed to pull this off.“It was a pleasant for members on the board that many of us were on the same page.It became the basis for his current report.”The College Learning report show show val y important a liberal education is， says Humphreys.“We can focus on what business leaders want and argue for a broader-vision education.To produce responsible citizens in a complex society with global emphasis， we must teach important skills that are marketable.Employers want students to talk about the experiences that brought their education to life.”Business executives place the greatest emphasis on what they look for when evaluating the skills of potential new hires， and 69 percent of employers said combining broad knowledge with more in-depth focus is“very important.” Employers were somewhat c once med about recent college graduates not having necessary specific job or technical skills but agree that“he technical can be taught.“They expressed the greatest frustration with the challenges of finding“360-degree people.”Crutcher agrees.“That's what it means to be flexible.The mind has to be quick， or you will be left behind.”So what more do employers really want from recent college graduates?“They want students who can function in groups， work in teams， write critically，have analytical reasoning,and communicate effectively，”says Humphreys.“Keep in mind the most important thing-the world is changing-becoming more global and more connected because of technology， and we have to change with it.Emphasize undergraduate research.Less memorizing.Put into action what you're learning.Both business leaders and recent graduates say engaged learning is key to continued success in the workforce.”Employers appear to support the recommendations.Both employers and recent graduates stress the need for colleges to integrate skills and knowledge of a major to broader areas of study and to apply both to real-world settings and situations through community service， internships， and study-abroad experiences， for example.They strongly endorse the concept of a liberal education and producing good citizens.It also helps if students develop a sense of social responsibly through practical skills that span all areas of study， such as communications.A strong work ethic(道德准则) and sense of loyalty promises greater dividends(回报) for the employer and possible greater success for the individual.This type of graduate is a good investment for an employer and can have along-range impact not only on self-growth but on business development and the community at large.【小题1】What does the report released by LEAP focus on?A．College students' application of skills and knowledge.B．College students' preparation for the entry into workforce.C．College students' desire for well-rounded education.D．College students' ability to learn real-world experience.A．preparing students to meet real challengesB．raising the quality of students' achievementC．teaching students to think criticallyD．guiding students into a narrow worldA．It failed to help graduates to focus on their studies.B．It failed to track students' mainline of education.C．It failed to help graduates develop skills which are critically needed.D．It failed to clarify how students could be on the same page in education.A．find employees with flexibility and quick mindB．produce responsible citizens with global emphasisC．place the greatest emphasis on what they look forD．combine broad knowledge with more in-depth focusA．Attach importance to memorizing work.B．Keep themselves occupied in learning.C．Bring what they are learning to life.D．Try to enrich study-abroad experience.A．Those with a sense of social responsibility.B．Those with the concept of a liberal education.C．Those with practical skills and work experience.D．Those with a strong work ethic and sense of loyalty.【小题2】According to the report， American education has been .A．preparing students to meet real challengesB．raising the quality of students' achievementC．teaching students to think criticallyD．guiding students into a narrow world【小题3】What's the problem of American education pointed out by the previous report?A．It failed to help graduates to focus on their studies.B．It failed to track students' mainline of education.C．It failed to help graduates develop skills which are critically needed.D．It failed to clarify how students could be on the same page in education.【小题4】The greatest challenge for employers is to .A．find employees with flexibility and quick mindB．produce responsible citizens with global emphasisC．place the greatest emphasis on what they look forD．combine broad knowledge with more in-depth focus【小题5】What should college graduates do to ensure continued success according to Hamphreys?A．Attach importance to memorizing work.B．Keep themselves occupied in learning.C．Bring what they are learning to life.D．Try to enrich study-abroad experience.【小题6】What type of graduate will become a good investment for an employer?A．Those with a sense of social responsibility.B．Those with the concept of a liberal education.C．Those with practical skills and work experience.D．Those with a strong work ethic and sense of loyalty.
To empower students to succeed and make a difference in the 21st century， educator，business leaders， and recent college graduates agree that students have to be better prepared through a liberal， well rounded education and the ability to apply their skills and knowledge to hands-on， real-world learning experiences.College learning for the New Global Century， a recent report released by the National Leadership Council for Liberal Education and America's Proms e(LEAP) ， covered specific areas in which institutions can help students prepare for the transition into the workforce.
87 percent interviewed agree that America's colleges and universities need to raise the quality of student achievement to ensure the United States remains competitive.“There is a need to connect what businesses，corporations， and employers want and what colleges offer to meet real-world challenges.”explain Cruncher.“We have to stop channeling students into a narrow field.We need to teach them to think critically， write well， and be a team player with global awareness in order to be a viable(surviving independently) contributor to the business or nonprofit sectors.”
In a previous report， the council began to address the types of skills graduates need to have.The outcomes：besides having a main focus or line of education， they would a so have to think critically and write well.On the negative side， they found there was a basic disconnection about
the type of education students needed to pull this off.“It was a pleasant for members on the board that many of us were on the same page.It became the basis for his current report.”The College Learning report show show val y important a liberal education is， says Humphreys.“We can focus on what business leaders want and argue for a broader-vision education.To produce responsible citizens in a complex society with global emphasis， we must teach important skills that are marketable.Employers want students to talk about the experiences that brought their education to life.”Business executives place the greatest emphasis on what they look for when evaluating the skills of potential new hires， and 69 percent of employers said combining broad knowledge with more in-depth focus is“very important.” Employers were somewhat c once med about recent college graduates not having necessary specific job or technical skills but agree that“he technical can be taught.“They expressed the greatest frustration with the challenges of finding“360-degree people.”Crutcher agrees.“That's what it means to be flexible.The mind has to be quick， or you will be left behind.”
So what more do employers really want from recent college graduates?“They want students who can function in groups， work in teams， write critically，have analytical reasoning,and communicate effectively，”says Humphreys.“Keep in mind the most important thing-the world is changing-becoming more global and more connected because of technology， and we have to change with it.Emphasize undergraduate research.Less memorizing.Put into action what you're learning.Both business leaders and recent graduates say engaged learning is key to continued success in the workforce.”
Employers appear to support the recommendations.Both employers and recent graduates stress the need for colleges to integrate skills and knowledge of a major to broader areas of study and to apply both to real-world settings and situations through community service， internships， and study-abroad experiences， for example.
They strongly endorse the concept of a liberal education and producing good citizens.It also helps if students develop a sense of social responsibly through practical skills that span all areas of study， such as communications.
A strong work ethic(道德准则) and sense of loyalty promises greater dividends(回报) for the employer and possible greater success for the individual.This type of graduate is a good investment for an employer and can have along-range impact not only on self-growth but on business development and the community at large.
【小题1】What does the report released by LEAP focus on?| A．preparing students to meet real challenges |
| B．raising the quality of students' achievement |
| C．teaching students to think critically |
| D．guiding students into a narrow world |
| A．It failed to help graduates to focus on their studies. |
| B．It failed to track students' mainline of education. |
| C．It failed to help graduates develop skills which are critically needed. |
| D．It failed to clarify how students could be on the same page in education. |
| A．find employees with flexibility and quick mind |
| B．produce responsible citizens with global emphasis |
| C．place the greatest emphasis on what they look for |
| D．combine broad knowledge with more in-depth focus |
| A．Attach importance to memorizing work. |
| B．Keep themselves occupied in learning. |
| C．Bring what they are learning to life. |
| D．Try to enrich study-abroad experience. |
| A．Those with a sense of social responsibility. |
| B．Those with the concept of a liberal education. |
| C．Those with practical skills and work experience. |
| D．Those with a strong work ethic and sense of loyalty. |
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考查要点：本题为阅读理解题，主要考查学生对文章主旨、细节信息的把握能力，以及根据上下文推断隐含信息的能力。
解题核心：
- 定位关键句：通过问题中的关键词（如“report”，“American education”，“challenges”等）快速定位原文相关段落。
- 区分干扰项：注意选项中常见的“偷换概念”或“过度推断”，需结合原文细节排除错误选项。
- 逻辑关系梳理：如因果关系（“because of technology”）、转折关系（“on the negative side”）等，帮助理解作者观点。
【小题1】
关键句：第一段首句明确指出报告聚焦“帮助学生为进入职场做好准备”（help students prepare for the transition into the workforce）。
选项分析：
- B正确，其他选项均偏离报告核心目标（如“应用技能”是手段而非重点）。
【小题2】
关键句：第二段Crutcher强调“停止将学生导向狭窄领域”（stop channeling students into a narrow field），说明当前教育存在此问题。
选项分析：
- D“引导学生进入狭窄世界”与原文表述一致，其他选项为报告提出的改进方向。
【小题3】
关键句：第三段指出“教育与实际需求脱节”（basic disconnection about the type of education students needed）。
选项分析：
- C“未帮助学生发展关键技能”直接对应脱节的核心问题，其他选项为表面现象。
【小题4】
关键句：第四段提到雇主“最沮丧的是找不到‘全方位人才’”（greatest frustration with finding '360-degree people'），即灵活且思维敏捷的员工。
选项分析：
- A“寻找灵活且思维敏捷的员工”最符合“360-degree people”的隐含含义。
【小题5】
关键句：最后一段Humphreys建议“将学习与实际经历结合”（talk about the experiences that brought their education to life）。
选项分析：
- C“将所学知识应用到生活中”与“brought their education to life”语义一致。
【小题6】
关键句：最后一段强调“工作道德和忠诚度带来回报”（strong work ethic and sense of loyalty promises greater dividends）。
选项分析：
- D直接对应原文中的“strong work ethic and sense of loyalty”。