1．What does the latest congressional report suggest?

　　A．Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.

　　B．The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.

　　C．STEM­related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.

　　D．The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.

　　答案　D

　　解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The latest congressional report not only acknowledges the critical importance of technical training，but also stresses that the study of the humanities(人文学科) and social sciences must remain central elements of America’s educational system at all levels.”可知人文学科和社会学科应具有同样重要地位，故选D。

　　2．What does the author say about the so called soft subjects?

　　A．They are essential to students’ healthy growth.

　　B．They improve students’ communication skills.

　　C．They broaden students’ range of interests.

　　D．They benefit students in their future life.

　　答案　D

　　解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“‘Major in a subject designed to get you a job’ seems the obvious answer to some，though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as ‘soft’ often，in fact，lead to employment and success in the long run.”可知这样的课程有利于学生的未来生活，故选D。

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