There was an increase in involuntary part-time in June but the general direction has been down. Involuntary part-time employment is still far higher than before the recession but it is down by 640000(7.9 percent)from its year ago level。

　　We know the difference between voluntary and involuntary part-time employment because people tell us. The survey used by the Labor Department asks people if they worked less than 35hours in the reference week. If the answer is “yes。”they are classified as working part-time. The survey then asks whether they worked less than 35 hours in that week because they wanted to work less than full time or because they had no choice. They are only classified as voluntary part-time workers if they tell the survey taker they chose to work less than 35 hours a week。

　　The issue of voluntary part-time relates to Obamacare because one of the main purposes was to allow people to get insurance outside of employment. For many people especially those with serious health conditions or family members with serious health conditions before Obamacare the only way to get insurance was through a job that provided health insurance。

　　However Obamacare has allowed more than 12 million people to either get insurance through Medicaid or the exchanges. These are people who may previously have felt the need to get a full-time job that provided insurance in order to cover themselves and their families. With Obamacare there is no longer a link between employment and insurance。

　　36. Which part of the jobs picture was neglected?

　　A. The prospect of a thriving job market。

　　B. The increase of voluntary part-time jobs。

　　C. The possibility of full employment。

　　D. The acceleration of job creation。

　　37. Many people work part-time because they

　　A. prefer part-time jobs to full-time jobs

　　B. feel that is enough to make ends meet

　　C. cannot get their hands on full-time jobs

　　D. haven' t seen the weakness of the market

　　38. Involuntary part-time employment in the US

　　A. is harder to acquire than one year ago

　　B. shows a general tendency of decline

　　C. satisfies the real need of the jobless

　　D. is lower than before the recession

　　39. It can be learned that with Obamacare 。

　　A. it is no longer easy for part-timers to get insurance

　　B. employment is no longer a precondition to get insurance

　　C. it is still challenging to get insurance for family members

　　D. full-time employment is still essential for insurance

　　40. The text mainly discusses 。

　　A. employment in the US

　　B. part-timer classification

　　C. insurance through Medicaid

　　D. Obamacare’s trouble

　　Part B

　　Directions：Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each numbered paragraph (41-45).There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Make your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)

　　[A]You are not alone

　　[B]Experience helps you grow

　　[C]Pave your own unique path

　　[D]Most of your fears are unreal

　　[E]Think about the present moment

　　[F]Don’t fear responsibility for your life

　　[G]There are many things to be grateful for

　　Some Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough Times

　　Unfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, romantic relationship or a house .Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won’t last forever.

　　When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. I want to share these old truths I’ve learned along the way.

　　41._______________________________

　　Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination.

　　42.________________________________

　　If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past, try to focus on the present moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset that can be designed into the present.