Choosing a major, which is the specialized area of your college study, can be overwhelming.
英语试题 05-05
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。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Choosing a major, which is the specialized area of your college study, can be overwhelming. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. ___16___ Consider these factors when picking your major.
Career Preparation
Choose a major because it will prepare you for a specific career path or advanced study. Maybe you already know that you want to be a nurse, a day trader, or a web developer. Before you declare, talk to students in the department of your choice. ___17___ Earning Potential
Future earning potential is worth considering. ___18___ While college can pay you back in many ways beyond salary, this can be a major factor for students who are paying their own way or taking out loans. According to PayScale.com, the majors that lead to the highest salaries include just about any type of engineering, computer science, physics, government, and economics. ___19___ That six figure salary may not be worth it if you're not happy at the office.
___20___
Some students choose a major simply because they love the subject matter. If you love what you're studying, you're more likely to fully engage with your classes and college experience. That can mean better grades and great relationships with others in your field.
If you truly have no idea what you want to study, that's okay. Many schools don't require students to declare a major until you are a second-year student. Then you will have enough time to find what you are fit for.
A. Subjects You Love
B. Explore your character.
C. College is a big investment.
D. Keep your quality of life in mind, too.
E. And the major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future.
F. Make sure you’re ready for the coursework required for the career of your dreams.
G. Exploring your interests will help you find your best fit major.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。选择一个专业，大学学习的专业领域，可能让人感觉很有压力，文章就如何选择专业提出了一些要考虑的因素。
【16题详解】
根据上文But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life.可知你所选择的专业不会把你的余生困在一个特定的职业中。由此可知，你所选择的专业并不会决定你的未来。故E选项“你选择的专业既不能预测也不能保证你的未来”符合上下文语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
本句为本段最后一句，有总结上文的作用，根据本段第一句Choose a major because it will prepare you for a specific career path or advanced study.可知选择一个专业，因为它可以让你为一个特定的职业道路或进一步的学习做准备。由此可知，本段是在强调为你梦想的职业所要求的课程做好准备。故F选项“确保你已经为你梦想的职业所要求的课程做好了准备”符合上下文语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
根据后文While college can pay you back in many ways beyond salary, this can be a major factor for students who are paying their own way or taking out loans.可知虽然大学可以通过工资以外的多种方式回报你，但这对于那些以自己的方式支付或贷款的学生来说可能是一个主要因素。由此可知，本句是在说明上大学需要投入许多金钱，是一项投资。故C选项“上大学是一项巨大的投资”符合上下文语境，故选C。
【19题详解】
根据后文That six figure salary may not be worth it if you're not happy at the office.可知如果你对工作不满意，那六位数的薪水可能就不值得了。由此可知，本句是在强调要求高薪工作的同时，也要注意自己的生活质量，不要选择自己不满意的工作，这样不值得。故D选项“也要记住你的生活质量”符合上下文语境，故选D。
【20题详解】
根据后文Some students choose a major simply because they love the subject matter. If you love what you're studying, you're more likely to fully engage with your classes and college experience. That can mean better grades and great relationships with others in your field.可知一些学生选择一个专业仅仅是因为他们喜欢这个学科。如果你热爱你的专业，你就更有可能全身心投入到你的课程和大学生活中。这意味着你可以取得更好的成绩，并与你所在领域的其他人建立良好的关系。由此可知，本部分说明的是选择自己喜欢科目的情况。故A选项“你爱的科目”符合上下文语境，为本段标题。故选A。
Choosing a major, which is the specialized area of your college study, can be overwhelming. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. ___16___ Consider these factors when picking your major.
Career Preparation
Choose a major because it will prepare you for a specific career path or advanced study. Maybe you already know that you want to be a nurse, a day trader, or a web developer. Before you declare, talk to students in the department of your choice. ___17___ Earning Potential
Future earning potential is worth considering. ___18___ While college can pay you back in many ways beyond salary, this can be a major factor for students who are paying their own way or taking out loans. According to PayScale.com, the majors that lead to the highest salaries include just about any type of engineering, computer science, physics, government, and economics. ___19___ That six figure salary may not be worth it if you're not happy at the office.
___20___
Some students choose a major simply because they love the subject matter. If you love what you're studying, you're more likely to fully engage with your classes and college experience. That can mean better grades and great relationships with others in your field.
If you truly have no idea what you want to study, that's okay. Many schools don't require students to declare a major until you are a second-year student. Then you will have enough time to find what you are fit for.
A. Subjects You Love
B. Explore your character.
C. College is a big investment.
D. Keep your quality of life in mind, too.
E. And the major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future.
F. Make sure you’re ready for the coursework required for the career of your dreams.
G. Exploring your interests will help you find your best fit major.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。选择一个专业，大学学习的专业领域，可能让人感觉很有压力，文章就如何选择专业提出了一些要考虑的因素。
【16题详解】
根据上文But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life.可知你所选择的专业不会把你的余生困在一个特定的职业中。由此可知，你所选择的专业并不会决定你的未来。故E选项“你选择的专业既不能预测也不能保证你的未来”符合上下文语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
本句为本段最后一句，有总结上文的作用，根据本段第一句Choose a major because it will prepare you for a specific career path or advanced study.可知选择一个专业，因为它可以让你为一个特定的职业道路或进一步的学习做准备。由此可知，本段是在强调为你梦想的职业所要求的课程做好准备。故F选项“确保你已经为你梦想的职业所要求的课程做好了准备”符合上下文语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
根据后文While college can pay you back in many ways beyond salary, this can be a major factor for students who are paying their own way or taking out loans.可知虽然大学可以通过工资以外的多种方式回报你，但这对于那些以自己的方式支付或贷款的学生来说可能是一个主要因素。由此可知，本句是在说明上大学需要投入许多金钱，是一项投资。故C选项“上大学是一项巨大的投资”符合上下文语境，故选C。
【19题详解】
根据后文That six figure salary may not be worth it if you're not happy at the office.可知如果你对工作不满意，那六位数的薪水可能就不值得了。由此可知，本句是在强调要求高薪工作的同时，也要注意自己的生活质量，不要选择自己不满意的工作，这样不值得。故D选项“也要记住你的生活质量”符合上下文语境，故选D。
【20题详解】
根据后文Some students choose a major simply because they love the subject matter. If you love what you're studying, you're more likely to fully engage with your classes and college experience. That can mean better grades and great relationships with others in your field.可知一些学生选择一个专业仅仅是因为他们喜欢这个学科。如果你热爱你的专业，你就更有可能全身心投入到你的课程和大学生活中。这意味着你可以取得更好的成绩，并与你所在领域的其他人建立良好的关系。由此可知，本部分说明的是选择自己喜欢科目的情况。故A选项“你爱的科目”符合上下文语境，为本段标题。故选A。
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