六、阅读短文并回答问题。
Mechanical Engineering
Do you like to build with blocks? Have you ever wondered how planes stay in the air? Do you like to design and create new things? If you do, a career in mechanical engineering might be right for you!
A mechanical engineer is responsible for coming up with and designing mechanical systems. Mechanical systems can include machine design, heating and cooling equipment, and product design.
Mechanical engineers are in high need right now. There are a lot of job openings for mechanical engineers, but there aren't enough people to fill those jobs. Because there is a high need for engineers and the work requires specialized knowledge, engineers get paid more than some other careers.
To be a mechanical engineer, you need to graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree. In college, you will learn problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Problem solving is very important in the field of mechanical engineering. To come up with the best solution to a problem, mechanical engineers need to think in different ways. They also need to be creative because they may need to make something that’s never been made before. Paying attention to details is important as well. Many designs depend on a lot of little details.
Mechanical engineers also need to be able to use different tools, such as calculators, high-speed cameras, and computers. There are many computer programmes mechanical engineers use to create designs, run scenarios(方案), and do research.
As with many other jobs, mechanical engineers should be able to meet deadlines and work well with other people. Some jobs can be done with just one person, but more often mechanical engineers work on a team to complete a project. If an engineer cannot manage his or her time well and misses a deadline, the whole team will get delayed.
Some engineers work in an office, and some travel to different worksites while a machine or product is being built, so they can help solve any problems.
Mechanical engineering takes a lot of thought. It is a great career for people who like to make objects and machines work, solve problems, and be creative!
1. What is a mechanical engineer responsible for?

2. To be a mechanical engineer, what will a student learn in college?

3. How can mechanical engineers come up with the best solution to a problem?

4. Why should a mechanical engineer be able to meet deadlines?

5. In your opinion, which quality of mechanical engineers should students learn? Why?

1. He/She is responsible for coming up with and designing mechanical systems.
2. He/She will learn problem solving and critical thinking skills.
3. They need to think in different ways, be creative and pay attention to details.
4. Because if an engineer misses a deadline, the whole team will get delayed.
5. I think students should learn to think in different ways, be creative and pay attention to details. Because they are not only helpful in jobs but also meaningful in our daily life.（言之有理即可）

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需先通读全文把握主旨，再针对每个问题定位原文对应段落，提取关键信息，整理成符合问题要求的答案；其中第5题为主观开放题，需结合原文提到的机械工程师所需品质，合理表达观点。
【解析】
1. 问题1询问机械工程师的职责，定位原文第二段第一句，直接提取对应内容；
2. 问题2询问大学阶段的学习内容，定位原文第四段最后一句，提取对应的技能；
3. 问题3询问找到最佳解决方案的方法，定位原文第五段，整理该段提到的三点要求；
4. 问题4询问需遵守截止日期的原因，定位原文第七段最后一句，提取原因；
5. 问题5为开放题，结合原文提及的机械工程师必备品质，选择一点并说明合理理由即可。
【答案】
1. He/She is responsible for coming up with and designing mechanical systems.
2. He/She will learn problem solving and critical thinking skills.
3. They need to think in different ways, be creative and pay attention to details.
4. Because if an engineer misses a deadline, the whole team will get delayed.
5. I think students should learn to think in different ways, be creative and pay attention to details. Because they are not only helpful in jobs but also meaningful in our daily life.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节信息提取、开放型表达
【点评】本题围绕机械工程师的职业展开，考查学生的英语阅读能力，包括定位细节信息的能力和主观表达能力，题目设置贴合原文内容，难度适中，适合练习英语阅读的信息提取与表达。
【难度系数】0.6