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一、题文
【题文】You have everything you think you need for your dream job, but could something else be holding you back? You possess hard skills for the job, but you may lack soft skills.Hard skills are things that are measurable and technical. A master’s degree in business is a hard skill. The ability to speak Spanish is a hard skill. Many specific qualifications for a job are hard skills, such as years of work experience or proficiency (精通) with particular computer programs.On the other hand, soft skills are harder to define. And they can’t be defined. And they can’t be measured. Soft skills covers a wide range of characteristics that you can work on for a lifetime but some of the most common — and most necessary for success — include being a good listener and speaker, a wise leader, a problem solver, a strong communicator or a team player. It’s also helpful if you can accept feedback, settle conflicts with others, deal with difficult people or be flexible. These soft skills are what many employers desire.Soft skills benefit you in many ways. Being a good listener, for example, is very helpful if you’re a doctor. Being flexible, a team player and a problem solver help you succeed when dealing with deadlines.Soft skills are something extra that help a particular person to success. Being able to show you possess them could make a difference in landing a job you’ll love, or being more successful in the job you already have. They make the difference between someone who is just OK at their Job and someone who is outstanding, the person you always want on your team. In general, soft skills make you more likable and more competent.Soft skills are what can set people apart from each other on resumes or in job interviews, but soft skills don’t come naturally.【小题1】What’s the best title for the passage?A．Hard Skills Differ from Soft SkillsB．Soft skills Can Be Learnt at SchoolC．Soft Skills Needed in WorkplaceD．Soft Skills Matter to Your Success at Work【小题2】Which of the following belongs to hard skills?A．Having a good command of English.B．Communicating with others efficiently.C．Being good at expressing oneself.D．Being able to solve problems.【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE about soft skills?A．They are measurable and technical.B．They are taught in many universities.C．They are desired by many employers.D．They are specific job qualifications.【小题4】What will be probably talked about following the last paragraph?A．Why soft skills are important.B．How soft skills are developed.C．Where soft skills are applied.D．What the key soft skills are.
二、解答
【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】B三、分析
【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。作者阐述了“软技能”对于事业成功的重要性。【小题1】主旨大意题。根据第一段“You possess hard skills for the job, but you may lack soft skills.(你拥有工作所需的硬技能，但可能缺乏软技能)”，第三段最后一句“These soft skills are what many employers desire.(这些软技能是许多雇主所渴望的)”，第四段第一句“Soft skills benefit you in many ways.(软技能在很多方面对你都有好处)”和第五段第一句“Soft skills are something extra that help a particular person to success.(软技能是帮助一个人成功的额外技能)”可知，本文主要讲述“软技能”在你的职场成功中发挥重要的作用。故选D。【小题2】推理判断题。根据第二段第三句“The ability to speak Spanish is a hard skill.(讲西班牙语是一项“硬”技能)”可推知，精通英语也属于“硬技能”。故选A。【小题3】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“On the other hand, soft skills are harder to define.And they can’t be defined. And they can’t be measured.(另一方面，软技能更难定义。它们无法被定义。它们是无法测量的)”可知，选项A，B和D表述不准确；根据第三段最后一句话“These soft skills are what many employers desire.”可知，很多雇主很渴望这些“软技能”。由此可知，选项C的描述正确。故选C。【小题4】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“Soft skills are what can set people apart from each other on resumes or in job interviews, but soft skills don’t come naturally.(软技能是使人们在简历或工作面试中脱颖而出的东西，但软技能不是与生俱来的)”可知，“软技能”并不是天生的，是需要培养的。由此可知，接下来作者可能会讲到如何培养“软技能”。故选B。本文到此结束，希望对大家有所帮助。
