“If you wanted to do something different, or even if you didn't know what you wanted to do ... then the arts and humanities were what you chose. Because they were useful — we were told — for all kinds of jobs. Of course now we know that couldn't be further from the truth, and that the subjects that keep young people's options open and unlock doors to all sorts of careers are the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects.”

　　She also described maths as “the subject that employers value most” and said that pupils who study A­level maths will earn 10 percent more over their lifetime.

　　“These figures show us that too many young people are making choices aged 15 which will hold them back for the rest of their lives.”she said.

　　语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了课程的选择对学生们未来的发展情况的影响。

　　1．In order to guarantee your future job, which kind of courses will you choose according to the survey?

　　A．Engineering or English.

　　B．History or Maths.

　　C．Maths or Art.

　　D．Engineering or Chemistry.

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第二段“Engineering and chemistry ... an enduring and adaptable career.”可知，工程学和化学被认为是最有前景的学科，因为它们能够让人找到持久的、适应性强的职业。因此要想未来工作有保证，应选择工程学和化学。故选D项。

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