A an increase in full-time employment B an urgent demand for new job skills C a steady growth of job opportunities D a controversy about the "core skills"

A an alternative to the fire-and-hire strategy B an immediate need for government support C the importance of staff appraisal standards D the characteristics of reskitling programs

A have driven up labour costs B have proved to be inconsistent C have met with fierce opposition D have appeared to be insufficient

A a call for policy adjustment B a change in hiring practices C a lack of medical workers D a sign of economic recovery

A create jobs vacancies for the unemployed B prepare their laid-off workers for other jobs C retrain their cabin staff for better services D finance their staff's college education

A be hindered by its population growth B become a priority of the government C pose a challenge to its farming industry D contribute to the nation's well-being

A farmland has been inefficiently utilized B factory-style production needs reforming C most land is used for meat and dairy production D more green fields will be converted for farming

A its farming technology B its dietary tradition C its natural conditions D its commercial interests

A rely largely on imports for fresh produce B enjoy a steady rise in fruit consumption C are seeking effective ways to cut calorie intake D are trying to grow new varieties of grains

A defensive B doubtful C tolerant D optimistic