2015年上海英语高考真题听力短文(2)试题及参考答案 精校版

2015年上海英语高考真题听力短文（2）文本、试题及参考答案精校版

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

We are hearing a lot these days about downshifting. So what is it? The term downshifting first appeared in 1994. It was coined by the Trans-research Institute to describe a new philosophy by which high achievers at work chose a lower salary in exchange for a better quality of life. According to a recent study, four out of ten people under 35 years old are planning to downshift from stressful jobs to a slower pace of life. It’s not just the dream of the young. It is also popular with 35 to 54-year-olds, 12% of whom are making plans to downshift, 6% hoping to have done so in the next 2 years. The study found that 7% of workers had already downshifted. Doctor Lucy Grand, a psychologist looking at the phenomenon, believes that the downshifting is a dream that more and more people want to turn into a reality. People are not satisfied with their lives, and they want to make changes. However Doctor Grand adds, that some people will hesitate, because they don’t actually believe they can make it happen, while others w ill rush into downshifting to discover that their dream ends up with the financial crisis. So it’s something that requires a lot of thought and planning to get right.

Questions:

14. According to the passage, what is downshifting?

14. A. A trend that high achievers are given a lower salary.

B. A view that life quality is more important than pay.

C. A dream of the young for fast-paced jobs.

D. A new term created by high achievers.

参考答案：B

15. According to a recent study, what is the percentage of workers who have already downshifted?

15. A. 10% B. 12% C. 6% D. 7%

参考答案：D

16. In Lucy Grand’s opinion, why does downshifting require a lot of thought and planning?

16. A. People are less satisfied with their lives.

B. The financial investment may increase.

C. Well-paid jobs are not easy to find.

D. Unexpected problems may arise.

参考答案：D