湖南省双峰县第一中学2017-2018学年高一下学期开学考试英语试题
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双峰一中2018年上学期高一入学考试英语试题
总分：150分 时间：120分钟
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。【版权所有：21教育】
1. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Having a birthday party. B. Doing some exercise. C. Getting Lydia a gift.
2. What is the woman going to do?
A. Help the man. B. Take a bus. C. Get a camera.
3. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Tell Kate to stop. B. Call Kate’s friends. C. Stay away from Kate.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a wine shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. Keep the window closed. B. Go out for fresh air. C. Turn on the fan.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man going to do this summer?
A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel.
7. How will the man use the money?
A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates.
9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation?
A. Work as a programmer. B. Travel around the world. C. Start his own business.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman make the call?
A. To book a hotel room. B. To ask about the room service.
C. To make changes to a reservation.
11. When will the woman arrive at the hotel?
A. On September 15. B. On September 16. C. On September 23.
12. How much will the woman pay for her room per night?
A. $179. B. $199. C. $219.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman’s plan for Saturday?
A. Going shopping. B. Going camping. C. Going boating.
14. Where will the woman stay in Keswick?
A. In a country inn. B. In a five-star hotel. C. In her aunt’s home.
15. What will Gordon do over the weekend?
A. Visit his friends. B. Watch DVDs. C. Join the woman.
16. What does the woman think of Gordon’s coming weekend?
A. Relaxed. B. Boring. C. Busy.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is Wang Ming?
A. A student. B. An employer. C. An engineer.
18. What does the speaker say about the college job market this year?
A. It’s unpredictable. B. It’s quite stable. C. It’s not optimistic.
19. What percentage of student job seekers have found a job by now?
A. 20% B. 22%. C. 50%.
20. Why are engineering graduates more likely to accept a job?
A. They need more work experience. B. The salary is usually good.
C. Their choice is limited.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分36分) 第一节：共15小题，30分。
A
Good news! Job offered.
Receptionist(接待员)
Full time
A receptionist is required from 1st June 2017 at Dartford Science＆Technology College. The receptionist works only from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, with an hour’s break for lunch every day. The successful applicant must have a good telephone manner, good interpersonal skills and IT skills. 21cnjy.com
Cleaner
Part time, Term time
We are seeking to appoint a hard-working person to join our cleaning term. Previous experience would be an advantage but it is not necessary. 10 hours per week are required during term time and the extra 3 weeks are added in the summer holiday to make sure the needs of the school are met.
Closing date is 12th May 2017. please return the completed application forms to the school.
Science Technician
Term time plus 10 days, 37 hours per week
We are looking for a technician to provide technical support services for science teaching staff. Applications are to be received no later than midnight on 10th June 2017.
Health ＆ Social Care Teacher
Our client, a high school in Ealing, West London, is currently seeking a teacher for Health ＆ Social Care. The position will be a full-time post until July 2017. we require an energetic teacher to develop the learning potential(潜力) of students. We are seeking someone with excellent subject knowledge who can combine academic strictness and achievement with enjoyment of teaching Health ＆ Social Care.
If you are keen to work, click the button below.
21. The receptionist to be employed will work .
A. 20 hours a week B. 37 hours a week C. 39.5 hours a week D. 34.5 hours a week
22. To become a cleaner, you must .
A. work full-time B. hand in the application form no later than May 12th 2017
C. have previous working experience D. work the whole summer holidays
23. is needed in a school in Ealing, West London.
A. A full-time science teacher B. A teacher with the ability to get along with people
C. A teacher with excellent knowledge about Health ＆ Social Care
D. A technician who can provide a technical support service
B
When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
◆Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “ I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me.” I can do anything!” it may not sound so good, but it really works!
◆ Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
◆ Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
◆ Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.
◆ Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts , dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
◆ Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin.21*cnjy*com
24. This passage may be taken from
A. a magazine B. school rules C. a science book D. a story book
25. What do the underlined words “a sense of accomplishment” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. 忧伤感 B. 成就感 C. 挫折感 D. 信任感
26．Which of the following should you say “NO” when you are unhappy?
A. You should always look for the good things of others
B. Stay alone at home as much as possible.
C. keep a diary to express your feeling.
D. Learn something new and go for it!
27. The best title for the passage is .
A. Do Your Best B. It’s Never Too Late to Learn
C. Six Ways to Feel Good About Yourself. D. Always Smile to Your Life.
C
To write a great news story, you have to make sure it is correct, relevant(相关的)确and fresh.
For a start, all the information in a story must be correct, Not only the spelling and grammar, but also the facts.
Any mistakes that appears in a story can get a newspaper into big trouble.
For example, if a newspaper said that Yang Liwei was the first man to go into space, it would be wrong. He wasn’t the first, the newspaper would probably lose lots of readers because of that mistake.
A news story is not only correct, but also relevant to its readers. People are mostly interested in news that happens near them. That is why you care more about what happens at your school than at American schools. It is also why newspaper in Beijing don’t talk about much news in Shanghai or Hong Kong.
Finally, news must always be fresh. When you pick up your evening newspaper, you want to read about news that happens that day. You don’t want to read about news from last week!
So, now you know what makes a good news story. Have a good look at our newspaper and see if it is full of good news. You can try writing a news story for our newspaper like a real reporter.
28. The writer mentions main factors(因素) to make a news story really great.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
29. According to the second paragraph, the correct information in a story include .
A. translation and facts B. spelling , grammar and facts21·世纪*教育网
C. spelling and pronunciation D. listening to English more
30. According to the writer, newspaper in Liaocheng should talk much about news in .
A. Liaocheng B. Hong Kong C. Shanghai D. Beijing
31. The passage mainly talks about .
A. why to be a good reporter B. where to find interesting news
C. how to write a great news story D. when to choose a good newspaper
D
Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation?
UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined.
Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition “depending on who needs it”．
Nitrogen (氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks, making sure that all trees in the forest ecological(生态) system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.
Simard talks about “mother trees”， usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down “mother trees” with no awareness of these highly complex “tree societies” or the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest.
“We didn't take any notice of it，” Simard says sadly. “Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance.” If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.
32. The underlined sentence “the opposite is true” in Paragraph 3 probably means that trees ________．
A. compete for survival B. protect their own wealth
C. depend on each other D. provide support for dying trees
33. “Mother trees” are extremely important because they________．
A. pass on nutrition to young trees B. seem more likely to be cut down by humans
C. look the largest in size in the forest D. know more about the complex “tree societies”
34. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ________. 21教育网
A. how young trees survive B. how trees grow old
C. how forestry industry develops D. how “tree societies” work
35. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Old Trees Communicate Like Humans B. Young Trees Are in Need of Protection
C. Trees Are More Awesome Than You Think D. Trees Contribute to Our Society
第二节 （共3小题，共6分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
Do you sleep well? If your answer is no, don’t worry. 36
Set a certain bedtime and rising time
A certain bedtime and rising time can help you build up your body clocks. Set a bedtime which is good and natural for you. Don’t change your bedtime and rising time on weekend.
37
Exciting activities get your thoughts running. At the same time, if you make tomorrow’s plan or read an exciting story before turning off the light, it doesn’t give you enough time to relax before you try to sleep.
Keep the bedroom for sleeping only
It’s a bad habit for you to use your bedroom as a place to eat, watch TV, read , talk on the phone, or discuss important matters with your family members. 38 .
Don’t go to bed too early
Your body usually lets your sleep only the number of hours it needs. You should decidr how many hours you must sleep in order not to experience daytime sleepiness.
Take a warm shower before your bedtime
A twenty –minute warm shower at a temperature of about 45-50℃not only is a great relax at day’s end, but also raises your body temperature by several degrees. The coming drop in temperature of your body will naturally make you feel sleepy. 21世纪教育网版权所有
A. Don’t eat anything before going to bed.
B. Break the habit to get better sleep .
C. Avoid exciting activities just before sleeping.
D. Here are some tips which might be of some use to you.
第二部分：语言知识运用
第一节：完形填空：（共20小题，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For some time I've had a church member provide me with a rose to pin on the lapel(翻领) of my suit every Sunday. Because I always got a __39__ on Sunday morning, I really did not think much of it. It was a nice gesture that became routine. One Sunday，__40__， what I considered ordinary became very __41__．
As I was leaving the Sunday service, a young boy __42__ and said，“Sir, what are you going to do with your flower？” At first I was __43__， but then I understood. “Do you mean this？” I said as I __44__ the rose pinned to my coat.
He said，“Yes, sir. I would appreciate __45__ if you are just going to throw it away.” The little boy said, “Sir, I'm going to give it to my granny. My mother and father __46__ last year. I was living with my mother, but I could not __47_， so she sent me to live with my grandmother. She has been so _48__ to me that I want to give that pretty flower to her for __49__ me.”
When the little boy finished I could __50__ speak. My eyes were filled with tears and I knew I had been touched in the __51__ of my soul. I reached up and unpinned my flower. With the flower in my hand, I looked at the boy and said, “Son, that is the nicest __52__ I have ever heard, but you can't have this flower because it's not __53_. If you'll look in front of the pulpit(布道讲坛), you'll see a big bouquet of flowers. Different families buy them for the __54__ each week. Please take those flowers to your granny because she __55__ the very best.”
__56__ I hadn't been touched enough already, he made one last __57_ and I will always cherish it. He said, “What a wonderful day! I __58__ one flower but got a beautiful bouquet！”
39. A．member B．flower C．suit D．lapel
40. A．though B．therefore C．however D．anyway
41. A．meaningful B．common C．strange D．special
42. A．approached B．called C．interviewed D．shouted
43. A．realized B．confused C．recognized D．determined
44. A．talked to B．promoted to C．pointed to D．compared to
45. A．them B．it C．you D．her
46. A．got divorced B．got lost C．gave in D．ran away
47. A．advise B．associate C．stay D．celebrate
48. A．helpful B．Merciful（仁慈的） C．meaningful D．good
49. A．loving B．bringing C．protecting D．choosing
50. A．seldom B．constantly C．hardly D．delightedly
51. A．reaction B．depths C．existence D．relief
52. A．granny B．family C．connection D．thing
53. A．fresh B．expensive C．enough D．useful
54. A．old B．church C．poor D．relatives
55. A．possesses B．matches C．deserves D．enjoys
56. A．Even if B．Since C．Although D．If
57. A．promise B．statement C．arrangement D．explanation
58. A．asked for B．cut up C．cared for D．gave away
第二节：双向翻译(共4小题；每题2分，满分8分)
Dear Toby,
Thank you very much for your letter. 59.你的旅行听起来很刺激！ I can’t wait to hear what Africa is like. I think the most exciting thing you are going to do is that the camel ride through the Sahara Desert. 60. I might be scared to ride a camel. I’m afraid that it will bite me. Six days sounds like a long time to be traveling on camels.
Please be careful when you go white-water rafting down the River Nile. 61. Make sure that you wear your life jacket and helmet.
In Kenya, 62.. 近距离地看野生动物是个很不错的经历。 Do you really have to drink cow’s blood? I suppose the local people in the village might think you are rude if you don’t.
After travelling for almost four weeks, will you still have enough energy to clime the Himalayas? It sounds very tiring, but I am sure the view will be wonderful. I am looking forward to receiving your postcards from different places all over the world.
59．________________________________________________________________________
60．________________________________________________________________________
61．________________________________________________________________________
62．________________________________________________________________________
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Talking is the most effective and satisfying way of communication with others. There are many forms of communication, __63__ (include) texting, phone calls, email, and the social media. Using these alternative forms to communicate with others may be __64__(fast), but it lacks many __65__(quality) that a face－to－face conversation possesses.
Facial expression and body language can __66__ (great) affect a conversation. They can be used to give a person some information about what the other person __67__(think) and feeling. Facial expression can __68__ (apply) to video chatting, but body language can only be found __69_ a face-to-face conversation. Talking in person can have physical features. Giving someone __70__ hug and holding their hands _71_ (comfort) them can only be done in person. When you are talking to someone by texting, physical touch does not exist at all , __72__ can limit the connection between the people in the communication.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 31分)
第一节 单句改错(共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分)
每句中最多有一处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在在右边横线上写出其该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉，并在右边横线上写
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在右边横线上写出修改后的词。
注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
73. The pen is missing, for we can’t find it everywhere.
74. Can’t you remember tell me that the other day?
75. Don’t turn on the radio if your mother allows you .
76. He reached London in 1994,when, some time later , he became a famous actor.
77. I am convinced you will find the one you like it.
78. In this peaceful land, people live perfect harmony with nature.
第二节：书面表达（共25分）
假如你是李明，你发现部分同学每次遇到重要考试，都会出现一些焦虑症状。请你用英语写一封信，向某学生英文报编辑反映该问题。信的内容应包括下列要点：
1. 焦虑症状（symptoms of anxiety）：头晕、疲惫、睡眠不好、等
2. 建议： a. 对考试有一个好的态度，考前制定好合适的复习计划
b. 考试期间确保有足够的睡眠, 不要熬夜
c. 睡前洗热水澡、喝热牛奶等有助于睡眠
注意：1.根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
2.要准确使用语法和词汇;使用一定的句型、词汇，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意思;
3. 词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计词数。
参考词汇：头晕：dizzy (adj.)
对…的态度：attitude to
Dear editor,
I’m Li Ming of Senior Three, Guangming Middle School. I’m writing to tell you about some symptoms of anxiety among us students before exams. www.21-cn-jy.com
Best wishes
Li Ming
英语参考答案：
1-5: CBACA 6-10: CBAAC 11-15: BBCAB 16-20: BACAB
A篇：21-23：DBC B 篇：24-27:ABBC C篇：28-31: BBAC D篇：32-35：CADC
32．C。根据文章第三段的句子：trees survive through their co－operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition “depending on who needs it” 可知上文提到达尔文的适者生存的理论，而相反的是树是彼此依赖的，因此选C。2-1-c-n-j-y
33．A。根据文章第五段的句子：She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow.可知mother trees之所以重要是因为它们将营养传给小树，因此选A。【出处：21教育名师】
34．D。it出现在文章最后一段：实际上it指代的是上一段提到的内容，人们砍倒快死的mother trees时不知道树的社会的依存关系，可知it指的是“树的社会”是怎么运作的，因此选D。
35．C。根据全文内容，可知文章介绍树和树之间不是你死我活的竞争关系，它们之间是相互依赖的，快要死的树会将自己的营养传给小树让它们更好的成长，因此选C。
四选三：36-38:DCB
39．B。句意：因为我在每周星期天的早上总有人送花给我，我真的没有想太多(不太在意此事)。
40．C。句意：然而，有一个星期天，我认为普通的事(花)变得非常特别。
41．D。解析见上题。
42．A。approach走近；靠近。
43．B。根据后文but then I understood可知答案。
44．C。句意：指着钉(别)在我外套上的玫瑰，我说……。
45．B。考查句型：I appreciate it if you... it是形式宾语。
46．A。get divorced 离婚。
47．C。句意：我的父母离婚了，本来和妈妈生活在一起。但(由于种种原因)我不能待在她那里，于是她把我送去和奶奶生活在一起。21*cnjy*com
48．D。句意：奶奶对我很好，我想把花送给她。
49．A。句意：因为她爱我，我要把花送给她。
50．C。句意：当小男孩说完时，我一句话都说不出。
51．B。句意：我知道我灵魂深处被感动了。
52．D。句意：这是我听过的最好的事情。
53．C。从下文可知，这点花不够。
54．B。句意：每周不同的家庭都会给教堂买花。
55．C。句意：她应该得到最好的。possess拥有；match匹配；deserve值得，应得，应受； suit合适。
56．D。句意：如果我还没有被足以感动地话，他最后说的话我将永远会珍惜的(他最后说的话更让我感动)。
57．B。解析见上题。promise 答应； statement表白，陈述； difference 区别，差别； explanation解释。
58．A。句意：我要一朵花，却得到一束花。ask for要求； cut up切碎； care for照顾； give away 放弃；泄露；分发；出卖；赠送。
双向翻译：
59：Your trip sounds exciting.
60:我可能会害怕骑骆驼。
61：确保你穿了救生衣，戴了头盔。
62: It is a wonderful experience to see wild animals up close. 2·1·c·n·j·y
语法填空：
63. including 64. faster 65. qualities 66. greatly 67. is thinking 68. be applied 69. in 70. a
71. to comfort 72 which
单句改错：73. everywhere→ anywhere 74: tell→telling 75:if→unless 76:when →where 77:去掉it 78：在perfect前加in.
范文 (One possible version)
Dear editor,
I am Li Ming of Senior Three, Guangming Middle School. I am writing to tell you about some symptoms of anxiety among us students before exams.
Most of us feel nervous whenever we’re taking an important exam. Some will feel dizzy or tired, some will suffer from lack of sleep. So I want to give some advice about it.
First, in my opinion, it’s important for us to have a good attitude to exams. We should study hard every day and make careful plans for every exam. In this way we can avoid suffering from the pressure of exams. Second, during the period of exams, make sure that we have enough sleep. we should not stay up too late. Third, we can try a warm bath or a cup of warm milk before going to bed. They might help us to have a sound sleep.
I hope these advice above can help us achieve high grades during the exams.
Best wishes
Li Ming
原文：
Text 1
W: What are we going to get for Lydia’s birthday?
M: How about a pair of running shoes?
W: You know she hates doing exercise.
M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.
Text 2
M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve got to catch a bus.
M: That’s OK.
Text 3
M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours.
W: If I were you, I would tell her to stop.
M: Maybe you’re right. I will talk to her sometime.【来源：21·世纪·教育·网】
Text 4
M: Here’s the menu, Madame. Would you like something to drink?www-2-1-cnjy-com
W: Yes, please. May I see the wine list?
M: Certainly. Here you are.
Text 5
M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window?
W: As a matter of fact, I’m feeling a bit cold.
Text 6
M: Guess what I’ll be doing this summer?
W: What?
M: I’m going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
W: What exactly will you be doing?
M: Let’s see. I’ll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I’ll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.
W: Sounds interesting. What’s the pay?
M: Well, uh…about fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday free.
W: That’s good money. What are you going to do with it?
M: I’ll pay for the textbooks for next term.
Text 7
M: Hi, Sue. How’s it going?
W: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?21·cn·jy·com
M: Pretty good. I’m glad this is my last term here, though.【来源：21cnj*y.co*m】
W: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.21教育名师原创作品
M: I was. But now I’m getting tired of it. I’m ready for the real world.
W: What are you planning to do when you graduate?
M: First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer, and then after five years or so, I’d like to start my own business.
W: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go until I’m done.
M: You’ll make it for sure. Well, see you later.
W: Bye!
Text 8
M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?
W: Hi, I’m calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.
M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?
W: Sure, it’s 219.
M: That’s a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?
W: Yes, that’s right. I’d like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.
M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?
W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.
M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September — altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?
W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I’d like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.
M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.
W: That’s OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.
M: You’re welcome. Have a nice day!
Text 9
W: Gordon, I’m going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.
M: Really?
W: Yeah, five of us. Why don’t you join us? We’re getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we’re going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we’re going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.
M: You’re not going to camp, are you? Isn’t it a bit cold?
W: No, we’re not. It is a bit cold. We’re staying in a country inn. It’s not like five-star hotels or anything. But it’s really comfortable.
M: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it’s the boating that I don’t like.
W: Well, what are you up to?
M: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I’ve just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.
W: I don’t know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I’d get bored.
M: I know, I know. But that’s really what I want to do.
Text 10
M: Hello. Welcome to the program. In America, May and June are the traditional months for graduations. A listener in China, Wang Ming, who is about to get an engineering degree, wants to know how American college graduates find jobs. Right now, the answer is: not very easily. A latest study on the college job market showed that employers wanted to hire 22% fewer graduates this year than last. The study also showed that just 20% of those who looked for jobs before graduation have found one by now. This is compared to half of students who had looked for a job by this time two years ago. But one difference: fewer of this year’s graduates have started to search for jobs. Engineering graduates were more likely to have started their job search already, and to have accepted a job. This is among the best-paid professions for people with just a college degree. On average, engineering majors expect to start at about $62,000 a year.
总分：150分 时间：120分钟
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。【版权所有：21教育】
1. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Having a birthday party. B. Doing some exercise. C. Getting Lydia a gift.
2. What is the woman going to do?
A. Help the man. B. Take a bus. C. Get a camera.
3. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Tell Kate to stop. B. Call Kate’s friends. C. Stay away from Kate.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a wine shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. Keep the window closed. B. Go out for fresh air. C. Turn on the fan.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man going to do this summer?
A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel.
7. How will the man use the money?
A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates.
9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation?
A. Work as a programmer. B. Travel around the world. C. Start his own business.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman make the call?
A. To book a hotel room. B. To ask about the room service.
C. To make changes to a reservation.
11. When will the woman arrive at the hotel?
A. On September 15. B. On September 16. C. On September 23.
12. How much will the woman pay for her room per night?
A. $179. B. $199. C. $219.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman’s plan for Saturday?
A. Going shopping. B. Going camping. C. Going boating.
14. Where will the woman stay in Keswick?
A. In a country inn. B. In a five-star hotel. C. In her aunt’s home.
15. What will Gordon do over the weekend?
A. Visit his friends. B. Watch DVDs. C. Join the woman.
16. What does the woman think of Gordon’s coming weekend?
A. Relaxed. B. Boring. C. Busy.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is Wang Ming?
A. A student. B. An employer. C. An engineer.
18. What does the speaker say about the college job market this year?
A. It’s unpredictable. B. It’s quite stable. C. It’s not optimistic.
19. What percentage of student job seekers have found a job by now?
A. 20% B. 22%. C. 50%.
20. Why are engineering graduates more likely to accept a job?
A. They need more work experience. B. The salary is usually good.
C. Their choice is limited.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分36分) 第一节：共15小题，30分。
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We are seeking to appoint a hard-working person to join our cleaning term. Previous experience would be an advantage but it is not necessary. 10 hours per week are required during term time and the extra 3 weeks are added in the summer holiday to make sure the needs of the school are met.
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We are looking for a technician to provide technical support services for science teaching staff. Applications are to be received no later than midnight on 10th June 2017.
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21. The receptionist to be employed will work .
A. 20 hours a week B. 37 hours a week C. 39.5 hours a week D. 34.5 hours a week
22. To become a cleaner, you must .
A. work full-time B. hand in the application form no later than May 12th 2017
C. have previous working experience D. work the whole summer holidays
23. is needed in a school in Ealing, West London.
A. A full-time science teacher B. A teacher with the ability to get along with people
C. A teacher with excellent knowledge about Health ＆ Social Care
D. A technician who can provide a technical support service
B
When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
◆Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “ I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me.” I can do anything!” it may not sound so good, but it really works!
◆ Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
◆ Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
◆ Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.
◆ Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts , dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
◆ Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin.21*cnjy*com
24. This passage may be taken from
A. a magazine B. school rules C. a science book D. a story book
25. What do the underlined words “a sense of accomplishment” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. 忧伤感 B. 成就感 C. 挫折感 D. 信任感
26．Which of the following should you say “NO” when you are unhappy?
A. You should always look for the good things of others
B. Stay alone at home as much as possible.
C. keep a diary to express your feeling.
D. Learn something new and go for it!
27. The best title for the passage is .
A. Do Your Best B. It’s Never Too Late to Learn
C. Six Ways to Feel Good About Yourself. D. Always Smile to Your Life.
C
To write a great news story, you have to make sure it is correct, relevant(相关的)确and fresh.
For a start, all the information in a story must be correct, Not only the spelling and grammar, but also the facts.
Any mistakes that appears in a story can get a newspaper into big trouble.
For example, if a newspaper said that Yang Liwei was the first man to go into space, it would be wrong. He wasn’t the first, the newspaper would probably lose lots of readers because of that mistake.
A news story is not only correct, but also relevant to its readers. People are mostly interested in news that happens near them. That is why you care more about what happens at your school than at American schools. It is also why newspaper in Beijing don’t talk about much news in Shanghai or Hong Kong.
Finally, news must always be fresh. When you pick up your evening newspaper, you want to read about news that happens that day. You don’t want to read about news from last week!
So, now you know what makes a good news story. Have a good look at our newspaper and see if it is full of good news. You can try writing a news story for our newspaper like a real reporter.
28. The writer mentions main factors(因素) to make a news story really great.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
29. According to the second paragraph, the correct information in a story include .
A. translation and facts B. spelling , grammar and facts21·世纪*教育网
C. spelling and pronunciation D. listening to English more
30. According to the writer, newspaper in Liaocheng should talk much about news in .
A. Liaocheng B. Hong Kong C. Shanghai D. Beijing
31. The passage mainly talks about .
A. why to be a good reporter B. where to find interesting news
C. how to write a great news story D. when to choose a good newspaper
D
Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation?
UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined.
Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition “depending on who needs it”．
Nitrogen (氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks, making sure that all trees in the forest ecological(生态) system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.
Simard talks about “mother trees”， usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down “mother trees” with no awareness of these highly complex “tree societies” or the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest.
“We didn't take any notice of it，” Simard says sadly. “Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance.” If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.
32. The underlined sentence “the opposite is true” in Paragraph 3 probably means that trees ________．
A. compete for survival B. protect their own wealth
C. depend on each other D. provide support for dying trees
33. “Mother trees” are extremely important because they________．
A. pass on nutrition to young trees B. seem more likely to be cut down by humans
C. look the largest in size in the forest D. know more about the complex “tree societies”
34. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ________. 21教育网
A. how young trees survive B. how trees grow old
C. how forestry industry develops D. how “tree societies” work
35. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Old Trees Communicate Like Humans B. Young Trees Are in Need of Protection
C. Trees Are More Awesome Than You Think D. Trees Contribute to Our Society
第二节 （共3小题，共6分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
Do you sleep well? If your answer is no, don’t worry. 36
Set a certain bedtime and rising time
A certain bedtime and rising time can help you build up your body clocks. Set a bedtime which is good and natural for you. Don’t change your bedtime and rising time on weekend.
37
Exciting activities get your thoughts running. At the same time, if you make tomorrow’s plan or read an exciting story before turning off the light, it doesn’t give you enough time to relax before you try to sleep.
Keep the bedroom for sleeping only
It’s a bad habit for you to use your bedroom as a place to eat, watch TV, read , talk on the phone, or discuss important matters with your family members. 38 .
Don’t go to bed too early
Your body usually lets your sleep only the number of hours it needs. You should decidr how many hours you must sleep in order not to experience daytime sleepiness.
Take a warm shower before your bedtime
A twenty –minute warm shower at a temperature of about 45-50℃not only is a great relax at day’s end, but also raises your body temperature by several degrees. The coming drop in temperature of your body will naturally make you feel sleepy. 21世纪教育网版权所有
A. Don’t eat anything before going to bed.
B. Break the habit to get better sleep .
C. Avoid exciting activities just before sleeping.
D. Here are some tips which might be of some use to you.
第二部分：语言知识运用
第一节：完形填空：（共20小题，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For some time I've had a church member provide me with a rose to pin on the lapel(翻领) of my suit every Sunday. Because I always got a __39__ on Sunday morning, I really did not think much of it. It was a nice gesture that became routine. One Sunday，__40__， what I considered ordinary became very __41__．
As I was leaving the Sunday service, a young boy __42__ and said，“Sir, what are you going to do with your flower？” At first I was __43__， but then I understood. “Do you mean this？” I said as I __44__ the rose pinned to my coat.
He said，“Yes, sir. I would appreciate __45__ if you are just going to throw it away.” The little boy said, “Sir, I'm going to give it to my granny. My mother and father __46__ last year. I was living with my mother, but I could not __47_， so she sent me to live with my grandmother. She has been so _48__ to me that I want to give that pretty flower to her for __49__ me.”
When the little boy finished I could __50__ speak. My eyes were filled with tears and I knew I had been touched in the __51__ of my soul. I reached up and unpinned my flower. With the flower in my hand, I looked at the boy and said, “Son, that is the nicest __52__ I have ever heard, but you can't have this flower because it's not __53_. If you'll look in front of the pulpit(布道讲坛), you'll see a big bouquet of flowers. Different families buy them for the __54__ each week. Please take those flowers to your granny because she __55__ the very best.”
__56__ I hadn't been touched enough already, he made one last __57_ and I will always cherish it. He said, “What a wonderful day! I __58__ one flower but got a beautiful bouquet！”
39. A．member B．flower C．suit D．lapel
40. A．though B．therefore C．however D．anyway
41. A．meaningful B．common C．strange D．special
42. A．approached B．called C．interviewed D．shouted
43. A．realized B．confused C．recognized D．determined
44. A．talked to B．promoted to C．pointed to D．compared to
45. A．them B．it C．you D．her
46. A．got divorced B．got lost C．gave in D．ran away
47. A．advise B．associate C．stay D．celebrate
48. A．helpful B．Merciful（仁慈的） C．meaningful D．good
49. A．loving B．bringing C．protecting D．choosing
50. A．seldom B．constantly C．hardly D．delightedly
51. A．reaction B．depths C．existence D．relief
52. A．granny B．family C．connection D．thing
53. A．fresh B．expensive C．enough D．useful
54. A．old B．church C．poor D．relatives
55. A．possesses B．matches C．deserves D．enjoys
56. A．Even if B．Since C．Although D．If
57. A．promise B．statement C．arrangement D．explanation
58. A．asked for B．cut up C．cared for D．gave away
第二节：双向翻译(共4小题；每题2分，满分8分)
Dear Toby,
Thank you very much for your letter. 59.你的旅行听起来很刺激！ I can’t wait to hear what Africa is like. I think the most exciting thing you are going to do is that the camel ride through the Sahara Desert. 60. I might be scared to ride a camel. I’m afraid that it will bite me. Six days sounds like a long time to be traveling on camels.
Please be careful when you go white-water rafting down the River Nile. 61. Make sure that you wear your life jacket and helmet.
In Kenya, 62.. 近距离地看野生动物是个很不错的经历。 Do you really have to drink cow’s blood? I suppose the local people in the village might think you are rude if you don’t.
After travelling for almost four weeks, will you still have enough energy to clime the Himalayas? It sounds very tiring, but I am sure the view will be wonderful. I am looking forward to receiving your postcards from different places all over the world.
59．________________________________________________________________________
60．________________________________________________________________________
61．________________________________________________________________________
62．________________________________________________________________________
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Talking is the most effective and satisfying way of communication with others. There are many forms of communication, __63__ (include) texting, phone calls, email, and the social media. Using these alternative forms to communicate with others may be __64__(fast), but it lacks many __65__(quality) that a face－to－face conversation possesses.
Facial expression and body language can __66__ (great) affect a conversation. They can be used to give a person some information about what the other person __67__(think) and feeling. Facial expression can __68__ (apply) to video chatting, but body language can only be found __69_ a face-to-face conversation. Talking in person can have physical features. Giving someone __70__ hug and holding their hands _71_ (comfort) them can only be done in person. When you are talking to someone by texting, physical touch does not exist at all , __72__ can limit the connection between the people in the communication.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 31分)
第一节 单句改错(共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分)
每句中最多有一处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在在右边横线上写出其该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉，并在右边横线上写
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在右边横线上写出修改后的词。
注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
73. The pen is missing, for we can’t find it everywhere.
74. Can’t you remember tell me that the other day?
75. Don’t turn on the radio if your mother allows you .
76. He reached London in 1994,when, some time later , he became a famous actor.
77. I am convinced you will find the one you like it.
78. In this peaceful land, people live perfect harmony with nature.
第二节：书面表达（共25分）
假如你是李明，你发现部分同学每次遇到重要考试，都会出现一些焦虑症状。请你用英语写一封信，向某学生英文报编辑反映该问题。信的内容应包括下列要点：
1. 焦虑症状（symptoms of anxiety）：头晕、疲惫、睡眠不好、等
2. 建议： a. 对考试有一个好的态度，考前制定好合适的复习计划
b. 考试期间确保有足够的睡眠, 不要熬夜
c. 睡前洗热水澡、喝热牛奶等有助于睡眠
注意：1.根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
2.要准确使用语法和词汇;使用一定的句型、词汇，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意思;
3. 词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计词数。
参考词汇：头晕：dizzy (adj.)
对…的态度：attitude to
Dear editor,
I’m Li Ming of Senior Three, Guangming Middle School. I’m writing to tell you about some symptoms of anxiety among us students before exams. www.21-cn-jy.com
Best wishes
Li Ming
英语参考答案：
1-5: CBACA 6-10: CBAAC 11-15: BBCAB 16-20: BACAB
A篇：21-23：DBC B 篇：24-27:ABBC C篇：28-31: BBAC D篇：32-35：CADC
32．C。根据文章第三段的句子：trees survive through their co－operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition “depending on who needs it” 可知上文提到达尔文的适者生存的理论，而相反的是树是彼此依赖的，因此选C。2-1-c-n-j-y
33．A。根据文章第五段的句子：She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow.可知mother trees之所以重要是因为它们将营养传给小树，因此选A。【出处：21教育名师】
34．D。it出现在文章最后一段：实际上it指代的是上一段提到的内容，人们砍倒快死的mother trees时不知道树的社会的依存关系，可知it指的是“树的社会”是怎么运作的，因此选D。
35．C。根据全文内容，可知文章介绍树和树之间不是你死我活的竞争关系，它们之间是相互依赖的，快要死的树会将自己的营养传给小树让它们更好的成长，因此选C。
四选三：36-38:DCB
39．B。句意：因为我在每周星期天的早上总有人送花给我，我真的没有想太多(不太在意此事)。
40．C。句意：然而，有一个星期天，我认为普通的事(花)变得非常特别。
41．D。解析见上题。
42．A。approach走近；靠近。
43．B。根据后文but then I understood可知答案。
44．C。句意：指着钉(别)在我外套上的玫瑰，我说……。
45．B。考查句型：I appreciate it if you... it是形式宾语。
46．A。get divorced 离婚。
47．C。句意：我的父母离婚了，本来和妈妈生活在一起。但(由于种种原因)我不能待在她那里，于是她把我送去和奶奶生活在一起。21*cnjy*com
48．D。句意：奶奶对我很好，我想把花送给她。
49．A。句意：因为她爱我，我要把花送给她。
50．C。句意：当小男孩说完时，我一句话都说不出。
51．B。句意：我知道我灵魂深处被感动了。
52．D。句意：这是我听过的最好的事情。
53．C。从下文可知，这点花不够。
54．B。句意：每周不同的家庭都会给教堂买花。
55．C。句意：她应该得到最好的。possess拥有；match匹配；deserve值得，应得，应受； suit合适。
56．D。句意：如果我还没有被足以感动地话，他最后说的话我将永远会珍惜的(他最后说的话更让我感动)。
57．B。解析见上题。promise 答应； statement表白，陈述； difference 区别，差别； explanation解释。
58．A。句意：我要一朵花，却得到一束花。ask for要求； cut up切碎； care for照顾； give away 放弃；泄露；分发；出卖；赠送。
双向翻译：
59：Your trip sounds exciting.
60:我可能会害怕骑骆驼。
61：确保你穿了救生衣，戴了头盔。
62: It is a wonderful experience to see wild animals up close. 2·1·c·n·j·y
语法填空：
63. including 64. faster 65. qualities 66. greatly 67. is thinking 68. be applied 69. in 70. a
71. to comfort 72 which
单句改错：73. everywhere→ anywhere 74: tell→telling 75:if→unless 76:when →where 77:去掉it 78：在perfect前加in.
范文 (One possible version)
Dear editor,
I am Li Ming of Senior Three, Guangming Middle School. I am writing to tell you about some symptoms of anxiety among us students before exams.
Most of us feel nervous whenever we’re taking an important exam. Some will feel dizzy or tired, some will suffer from lack of sleep. So I want to give some advice about it.
First, in my opinion, it’s important for us to have a good attitude to exams. We should study hard every day and make careful plans for every exam. In this way we can avoid suffering from the pressure of exams. Second, during the period of exams, make sure that we have enough sleep. we should not stay up too late. Third, we can try a warm bath or a cup of warm milk before going to bed. They might help us to have a sound sleep.
I hope these advice above can help us achieve high grades during the exams.
Best wishes
Li Ming
原文：
Text 1
W: What are we going to get for Lydia’s birthday?
M: How about a pair of running shoes?
W: You know she hates doing exercise.
M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.
Text 2
M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve got to catch a bus.
M: That’s OK.
Text 3
M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours.
W: If I were you, I would tell her to stop.
M: Maybe you’re right. I will talk to her sometime.【来源：21·世纪·教育·网】
Text 4
M: Here’s the menu, Madame. Would you like something to drink?www-2-1-cnjy-com
W: Yes, please. May I see the wine list?
M: Certainly. Here you are.
Text 5
M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window?
W: As a matter of fact, I’m feeling a bit cold.
Text 6
M: Guess what I’ll be doing this summer?
W: What?
M: I’m going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
W: What exactly will you be doing?
M: Let’s see. I’ll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I’ll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.
W: Sounds interesting. What’s the pay?
M: Well, uh…about fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday free.
W: That’s good money. What are you going to do with it?
M: I’ll pay for the textbooks for next term.
Text 7
M: Hi, Sue. How’s it going?
W: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?21·cn·jy·com
M: Pretty good. I’m glad this is my last term here, though.【来源：21cnj*y.co*m】
W: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.21教育名师原创作品
M: I was. But now I’m getting tired of it. I’m ready for the real world.
W: What are you planning to do when you graduate?
M: First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer, and then after five years or so, I’d like to start my own business.
W: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go until I’m done.
M: You’ll make it for sure. Well, see you later.
W: Bye!
Text 8
M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?
W: Hi, I’m calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.
M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?
W: Sure, it’s 219.
M: That’s a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?
W: Yes, that’s right. I’d like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.
M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?
W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.
M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September — altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?
W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I’d like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.
M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.
W: That’s OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.
M: You’re welcome. Have a nice day!
Text 9
W: Gordon, I’m going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.
M: Really?
W: Yeah, five of us. Why don’t you join us? We’re getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we’re going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we’re going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.
M: You’re not going to camp, are you? Isn’t it a bit cold?
W: No, we’re not. It is a bit cold. We’re staying in a country inn. It’s not like five-star hotels or anything. But it’s really comfortable.
M: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it’s the boating that I don’t like.
W: Well, what are you up to?
M: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I’ve just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.
W: I don’t know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I’d get bored.
M: I know, I know. But that’s really what I want to do.
Text 10
M: Hello. Welcome to the program. In America, May and June are the traditional months for graduations. A listener in China, Wang Ming, who is about to get an engineering degree, wants to know how American college graduates find jobs. Right now, the answer is: not very easily. A latest study on the college job market showed that employers wanted to hire 22% fewer graduates this year than last. The study also showed that just 20% of those who looked for jobs before graduation have found one by now. This is compared to half of students who had looked for a job by this time two years ago. But one difference: fewer of this year’s graduates have started to search for jobs. Engineering graduates were more likely to have started their job search already, and to have accepted a job. This is among the best-paid professions for people with just a college degree. On average, engineering majors expect to start at about $62,000 a year.
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