【正文】 有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。 rather, they reward it only when they believe it will contribute to the employee’s productivity. We should not overlook the fact that there is still a strong relationship between education and occupation and ine. College graduates have a strong advantage over those with less education. But the payoff is neither as large nor as certain as it once was. Unfortunately, Americans have focused so strong on the economic payoff that many consider their college education useless if it does not create a desirable, wellpaying job. Only in this sense can we speak of an ―oversupply‖ of college graduates. We could argue that all or at least the majority of Americans would profit by some degree because higher education can enable the individual to think more deeply, explore more widely, and enjoy a greater range of experiences. 28. The underlined phrase ―turning out‖ in probably means. A. bringing up B. putting out C. bringing out D. putting up 29. When do employers reward higher education? A. It offers better job opportunities. B. It makes for higher productivity. C. It guarantees career advancement. D. It brings a definite advantage over others. 30. The passage mainly talks about ________. A. our expectations about education B. the problem of public education today C. the contradiction between education and economy D. the connection between education and occupation 31. What’s the writer’s attitude towards higher education? A. Objective B. Indifferent C. Disapproving D. Favorable D Ever since Donald Trump was elected the next president of the US, the entire Trump family has been put under a microscope. In China, the spotlight has been mainly focused on Trump and his daughter Ivanka. She is described on WeChat as an extremely influential role model with stunning beauty, a successful career, and a happy family. She leads a dream life that a million girls would kill for. Yes, she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. But she got where she is by herself. There’s always going to be articles that say people born into wealthy families are better looking and have a better family background than you, but these people do work harder than you. Are you a loser if you were raised in an ordinary family? Should you feel guilty that you sleep eight hours a day because Ivanka sleeps five? If you just want to keep a stable ninetofive job, does it mean you are not ambitious? How about if you don’t work out or eat healthy, does that mean you will not find your Mr. or Miss Right? There is a tendency in media nowadays to encourage elitism(精英主義 ).They are trying to brainwash young people into thinking that they should invest an enormous amount of time and money in bodybuilding and appearance enhancement, even plastic surgery. They encourage lifestyle makeovers: wine tasting classes and expensive trips overseas. They make you believe that if you do as they say, you can improve the quality of your life and join the elites (社會(huì)精英 ). But what’s the downside of being ordinary? Do you really need to go to the gym five days a week unless you are a gym maniac(熱衷者 )? Do you need to take hundreds of selfies and Photoshop the selected ones to post on WeChat? Do you really need to break your neck and sacrifice to earn your first pot of gold only to worry constantly about how to enter high society later? Don’t let the idea of elitism get to you. Everybody has a right to the life they want. Human beings should not be judged as a success or failure based on whether they are a part of the elite or not. As long as you lead a happy and fortable life, why bother to chase after other people’s shadows? Choose your own life path and go for it. 32. Why does Ivanka bee a hit online? A. She lives such a dream life that a million girls would like to kill her. B. She together with her family is put under careful investigation. C. She is a virtual role model frequently seen among ordinary people. D. She gets what she has through personal efforts despite decent origin. 33. Which of the following are considered as a life belonging to people of higher social rank? ① Polish and post carefully selected selfies on WeChat。 A Are you looking for a museum off the beaten path? Try these places. Bata Shoe Museum The Bata