The unemployment rate continues to improve.It was 10%in the fall of 2009.It was 7.5%at this time last year.It has been fluctuatin9 6.3%and 6.7%for the last couple months.

　　But before we celebrate.we need to examine the numbers behind the numbers.These can mask deeper problems.

　　Youth unemployment.is one such problem.Young people face higher hurdles to and in the job market.

　　They have fewer skills.1ess work experience and smaller networks.

　　The consequences are devastating and the facts bear this out.

　　Those with more education do beaer but no group is held harmless.Unemployment rates for recent college graduates increased from 3.1%in 2008 to 8%in 2010.High youth 　　unemployment rates predate the recession.In 2000.the general unemployment rate was approximately 4%.For 15 to 24 year olds it was over9%.

　　High youth unemployment is not confined to the United States.For the 33“developed”countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)，combined 2013 youth unemployment was 16%.But more importantly,individuals，society and the economy suffer from a generation hamstrung by pool little or no work experience.

　　Solutions are complicated because we are part of a global economy and recession，we are shifting to a knowledge-based economy,and unemployment is tied to complex social problems.

　　But solutions do exist.

　　Create a“youth guarantee”similar to the one adopted by leaders of the European Union.It states that“all young people under the age of 25 years receive a good-quality offer of employment，continued education，an apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of becoming unemfDloyed or leaving formal education.”This has had success in some countries.

　　Require that middle and high school programs greatly strengthen their workplace ties through vocational education，apprenticeships，internships，and teaching ofjob skills.

　　As the economic recovery continues，we must ensure that we understand the numbers behind the numbers.This means not only paying close attention to the needs of our young workers but also responding with significant and decisive action.

　　The United States has a population of over 300 million.of these.120 million are under the age of 30.Their future is Our future.

　　61、 What Can we infer from the lines of paragraph two?

　　A.The reA.problem of youth unemployment is still severe.

　　B.We can not only concentrate on the surface of numbers.

　　C.The unemployment rate continues to be improveD.

　　D.We should not celebrate for the lower unemployment rate.

　　62、 What is the main micro reason of youth unemployment according to the 3-6paragraphs?

　　A.They are not with good education and skill backgrotmds.

　　B.There are no adequate iobs for youths in the competitive iob market.

　　C.Tlley have fewer skills，less work experience and smaller networks.

　　D.The development of society and economy does not satiy.

　　63、 What is the main macro reason of youth unemployment?

　　A.The global economy is suffering from a serious recession.

　　B.It iS closely tied with global economy and complex social problems.

　　C.The shifting to a knowledge.based economy causes this problem.

　　D.All nations encounter this annoyed employment issue.

　　64、 What is the crucial point of these two solutions for high youth unemployment?

　　A.Government is wholly responsible for this troublesome problem.

　　B.The youth can completely depend on the offered help of govemment.

　　C.The good combination of education and occupation would be embraceD.

　　D.The education for youth should be work.orienteD.

　　65、 What is the main idea ofthis passage7

　　A.Youth unemployment will be serious for many.years even with solutions.

　　B.Youth unemployment Can be solved by government and schools.

　　C.Unemployment could be reduced by the efforts ofyouth.

　　D.We should be clear-headed about numbers and take actions effectively.

　　61.What call we infer from the lines ofparagraph two?从第二段可以推断出什么?

　　A.The real problem ofyouth unemployment is still severe.青年失业问题依然严重。

　　B.We can not only concentrate on the surface ofnumbers.我们不能只看数字表面。

　　C.The unemployment rate continues to be improved.青年失业问题不断得到缓解。

　　D.We should not celebrate for the lower unemployment rate.我们不能为此庆祝。

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　　62.What is the main micro reason of youth unemployment according to the 3-6paragraphs?根据3-6段说出青年失业问题的微观原因。

　　A.They are not with good education and skill backgrounds.他们不具备好的教育和技能背景。

　　B.There are no adequate jobs for youths in the competitive job market.竞争激烈的工作市场不能为年轻人提供足够的工作岗位。

　　C.They have fewer skills，less work experience and smaller networks.他们缺乏技巧，工作经验不足且交际圈狭小。

　　D.The development of society and economy does not satiy.经济和社会的发展不能令人满意。

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　　63.What is the main macro reason ofyouth unemployment?造成青年失业问题的宏观原因是什么?

　　A.The global economy is suffering from a serious recession.全球经济正在经历严重的经济衰退。

　　B.It is closely tied with global economy and complex social problems.它与纷繁复杂的全球经济和社会问题是密不可分的。

　　C.The shifting to a knowledge-based economy cabses this problem.知识型经济的转型是罪魁祸首。

　　D.All nations encounter this annoyed employment issue.所有国家都面临着这一就业问题。

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　　64.What is the crucial point ofthese two solutions for high youth unemployment?上述两种针对青年失业问题的解决方案的关键点是什么?

　　A.Government is wholly responsible for this troublesome problem.政府应对这个棘手的问题全权负责。

　　B.The youth Can completely depend on the offers ofgovernment.年青人可以完全依赖政府提供的工作岗位。

　　C.The good combination of education and occupation would be embraced.教育与职业的接轨是亟待被接受的。

　　D.The education for youth should be work-oriented.年青人的教育应该以工作为向导。

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　　65.What is the main idea ofthis passage?本文的中心思想是什么?

　　A.Youth unemployment will be serious for many years even with solutions.即使有解决方案，青年失业问题仍会持续很多年。

　　B.Youth unemployment Can be solved by government and schools.政府和学校可以解决青年失业问题。

　　C.Unemployment could be reduced by the efforts ofyouth.失业问题可以通过青年自身的努力得以缓解。

　　D.We should be clear-headed about numbers and take actions effectively.我们应该对数字保持清醒的头脑，并适时采取有效的措施。

　　以上是《2016英语四级仔细阅读练习及答案解析(10)》的详细内容。

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