高中进阶 (2279 期 ) 1 版 No More Luck of the Draw

Pre-reading 1. What do we mean by “ the luck of the draw ” ?

Pre-reading 2. Do you think it fair to determine your major by the luck of the draw?

While reading ► Complete the following sentences. 1. Hundreds of civil engineering sophomores attended a meeting to ___________________. 2. Choosing a major randomly may result in some students’ ___________________. participate in a lottery for their majors less engagement in their studies

While reading ► Complete the following sentences. 3. The underlying reason for jobless graduates is that ___________________. 4. A counseling course is necessary for university students to ___________________. not all majors are marketable in a modern economy prepare for the real world and find an entry level job

While reading ► Correct the following false statements. 1. The University of South China tried to solve the problem of too many freshmen. 2. The university’s management will need to be changed. a lack of jobs among new graduates system

While reading ► Correct the following false statements. 3. Students should be forced to attend a counseling course because they don’t have applicable skills. 4. In some cases, the luck of the draw should be used to determine a student’s fate. a plan upon graduating Under no circumstances should the luck of the draw

Language study ► Match each word from the article with its correct definition. 1. random 2. engagement 3. systemic 4. generate 5. counseling a.advice and support given by a professional to someone with problems b.being involved with something in an attempt to understand it c.to produce or create something d.happening or chosen without any definite plan, aim or pattern e.affecting or connected with the whole of something

Language study ► Translate each sentence with the phrase in the brackets. 1. 理论是实践的基础，相应地，实践又为理论服务。 (in turn) 2. 与其借钱给他，你不如把钱捐给慈善事业。 (rather than) 3. 这个非洲国家依赖外国投资刺激国内经济。 (count on) Practice is based on theory and in turn serves theory. Rather than lending money to him, you should donate it to charity/a charitable cause. The African country counts on foreign investment to stimulate its domestic economy.

After reading ► What do you think is the best way to solve the problem mentioned in the article?