Choosing a major, which is the specialized area of your college study, can be overwhelming. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. And the major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Consider these factors when picking your major.
Career Prep
Choose a major because it will prepare you for a specific career path or advanced study. Maybe you already know that you want to be a nurse, a day trader, or a web developer. Before you declare, take a class or two in the relevant discipline, check out the syllabus for an advanced seminar, and talk to students in the department of your choice. Make sure you’re ready for the coursework required for the career of your dreams.
Earning Potential
Future earning potential is worth considering—college is a big investment, and while college can pay you back in many ways beyond salary, this can be a major factor for students who are paying their own way or taking out loans. According to PayScale.com, the majors that lead to the highest salaries include just about any type of engineering, actuarial mathematics, computer science, physics, government, and economics. Keep your quality of life in mind, too—that six figure salary may not be worth it if you're not happy at the office.
Subjects You Love
Some students choose a major simply because they love the subject matter. If you love what you're studying, you're more likely to fully engage with your classes and college experience, and that can mean better grades and great relationships with others in your field. If your calling is philosophy, don't write it off just because you're not sure about graduate school, or what the job market holds for philosophers. Many liberal arts majors provide students with critical thinking skills and writing abilities that are highly valued by employers.
Undecided? Explore your interests.
If you truly have no idea what you want to study, that's okay—many schools don't require students to declare a major until you are a second-year student. That gives you four semesters to play the field. Exploring your interests will help you find your best fit major—and maybe even your ideal career.
1. You don’t need to feel fearful when choosing your major because ______.| A．your major has completely nothing to do with your future |
| B．you are not limited to only one particular career for your whole life |
| C．changing career fields are unavoidable in your life |
| D．you only spend a little time on whatever subject you choose |
| A．field | B．rule |
| C．theory | D．knowledge |
| A．Your college investment will be all given back to you in the form of high salary. |
| B．Future career earning is viewed as the top concern for most college students. |
| C．High salary will not be worthwhile at the cost of your unhappy office work. |
| D．If you choose engineering-related majors, you are sure to earn high salary. |
| A．You are advised to choose liberal arts majors for what are provided. |
| B．Worse grades result from poor relationships with others in college. |
| C．Employers like liberal arts majors more than science majors in job market. |
| D．Some students don’t necessarily need to decide their choices of majors upon entering college. |
| A．Why is it difficult to choose a major. | B．What influences your choice of a major. |
| C．How can a major affect your career. | D．When should you decide your major. |
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【推荐1】While you may think that being smart and talented would logically make someone successful in running a business, unfortunately, this is often not the case.
This problem starts back in school when the stressful “group projects” are first assigned. The smartest don’t want to risk their grade in the class by dividing the work equally and hoping that an average student does his part well. They just take over and do the whole project themselves.
And thus begins the smart-people work cycle. The smartest people do just about everything better than most everyone else until it comes to running a business. They are not better. A smart person who can’t stand someone else doing a job badly does everything himself. Then, he is stuck with the one-man band “job-business” and ends up not being able to grow. However, it is quite interesting and strange that some “slackers” ( a person who is lazy and avoids work) are better suited to be a business leader than the “smart” people.
Smart and talented people often have a gift for the unusual, complicated or different. They don’t like to follow the KISS principle (keep it simple, stupid), which is required to make a business succeed. Maybe you think the global presence of McDonald’s complex, but in reality, in the company, every single task is broken down into easy-to-follow steps and everything has been standardized. These successful companies have just a few smart enough people to run the majority of the tasks in a way that can’t be screwed up by their average employees. So, being smart or talented isn’t going to help you unless you can use those smarts to figure out a way to simplify those tasks that will make a business successful.
Another issue with the smart people starting businesses is that they often have the most to lose. The smarter you are, the more options you have available to you. You will be able to make a lot of money in various fields and have room in your career to become promoted. This means that when you start a business, you have a lot more to risk than those who are not equally smart. This is often referred to as the “golden handcuffs” dilemma.
So, don’t be surprised when the person “MOST Likely to Succeed” from high school ends up as an employee and it is one average student that finds success in his or her own business.
1. In group work, smart students often take over the whole project because they believe ____.| A．the work is not divided equally |
| B．they can perform better than others |
| C．the group projects are too stressful |
| D．average students are unwilling to participate |
| A．a business calls for smart people’s talent |
| B．average employees can perform complex tasks |
| C．smart people are important for a successful business |
| D．simplified tasks are required for the success of a business |
| A．have fewer options in a company |
| B．risk more when starting business |
| C．are unwilling to put money to a business |
| D．can have a good income in many different fields |
| A．Potentials for Success |
| B．Bases for Business |
| C．The Ordinary Achieve Bigger Success? |
| D．Talent Means Successful Business? |
Many of those who are selling children’s products and have websites for parents and children are looking for teen models. As a result, there is more of a need for young models to participate in the field of modeling. The best way for clients to hire models that will not end up costing them a fortune is to use an online modeling site. An online modeling site will have portfolios(档案) of models young as well as old. Someone who is looking for teen models can find a variety of different children when they take a look at these sites.
Online teen models usually work for less money than offline models, although they are still paid well enough to make it worth their while to model. Clients who are looking for young models can go on an online modeling agency to look for portfolios of the teens that they will want to use in their advertising campaigns. Parents or guardians must agree to the modeling offers and the agency will act as a go-between for both the teen models as well as the clients who are looking for young models.
Clients can look through portfolios for the young models and get the ones that are right for what they are looking for to advertise for them. It is now affordable for anyone to hire teen models when using an online modeling agency site. Parents of young models can also use these sites to get their teens a chance to get a head start in the world of modeling.
1. What is the main advantage of online modeling agencies?
| A．They can help the clients to train teen models in a short time. |
| B．They can offer teen models that cost clients less money. |
| C．They can make the products look much better. |
| D．They can advertise for the clients and cost them less money. |
| A．find modeling agencies |
| B．look through newspapers |
| C．make use of online modeling sites |
| D．advertise on the Internet |
| A．looking for teen models |
| B．judging good teen models |
| C．hiring good teen models |
| D．working as a middleman |
| A．beat the other models |
| B．become famous in the future |
| C．make a lot of money for future use |
| D．have an advantage from the beginning |
【推荐3】During the COVID-19 pandemic, technologies are playing a crucial role in keeping our society functional in a time of lockdowns and quarantines（封锁和隔离）. And remote work may have a long-lasting impact beyond COVID-19.
Many companies have asked employees to work from home. Remote work is enabled by technologies including virtual private networks（VPNs）, voice over internet protocols'（VoIPs）, virtual meetings, cloud technology, work collaboration tools and even facial recognition technologies that enable a person to appear before a virtual background to preserve the privacy of the home. In addition to preventing the spread of viruses, remote work also saves commute time and provides more flexibility.
Yet remote work also imposes challenges to employers and employees. Information security, privacy and timely tech support can be big issues. Remote work can also complicate labor law issues, such as those associated with providing a safe work environment and income tax issues. Employees may experience loneliness and lack of work-life balance. If remote work becomes more common after the COVID-19 pandemic, employers may decide to reduce rents and hire people from regions with cheaper labor costs.
Laws and regulations must be updated to accommodate remote work, and further psychological studies need to be conducted to understand the effect of remote work on people.
Further, not all jobs can be done from home, which creates disparity. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 25% of wage and salary workers worked from home at least occasionally from 2017 to 2018. Workers with college educations are at least five times more likely to have jobs that allow them to work from home compared with people with high school diplomas. Some professions, such as medical services and manufacturing, may not have the option at all. Policies with respect to data flows and taxation would need to be adjusted should the volume of cross-border digital services rise significantly.
1. Why is remote work especially important during COVID-19?| A．It saves time. | B．It blocks viruses. |
| C．It saves money. | D．It preserves privacy. |
| A．To emphasize importance. |
| B．To sadden employers and employees. |
| C．To demonstrate challenges. |
| D．To compare benefits and drawbacks. |
| A．gaps | B．challenges |
| C．options | D．prejudices |
| A．Critical. | B．Objective. |
| C．Subjective. | D．Suspicious. |
【推荐1】In China, there are so many different languages, cultures and foods as well—different things grow in different regions. Chinese travelers may not be able to travel internationally with ease these days, but they have no shortage of attractive destinations in their own backyard. The 2021 Hurun Report lists the top five domestic tourist destinations.
Sanya— the tropical (热带的) playground on the island of Hainan—is the most popular destination among wealthy Chinese travelers. Referred to as “Hawaii of China”, Sanya attracts visitors with its thick rainforest, sandy beaches, blue ocean and colorful villages of the Li nationality. There, travelers can swim, dive and surf.
Coming in second is Yunnan, whose name means “south of the clouds” . At tropical Xishuangbanna, visitors will lay eyes on rare flowers and herbs. In Dali ancient town, they will explore the unique architecture and culture. Tracing the fragrance of Pu’er, they can learn about how tea has affected Chinese people’s life.
The third and fourth destinations are Tibet and Xinjiang. As a travel destination, Tibet has a well-earned reputation for fantastic Himalayan scenery, ancient temples and Tibetan food. And Xinjiang, China’s westernmost region, is known for its ancient links with the Silk Road trade and Uyghur culture.
Sichuan, the southwest province in China, rounds out the top five. There, lovable pandas always melt visitors, hearts while delicious spicy Sichuan food challenges their taste buds. The traditional culture and a unique lifestyle of Sichuan welcome all visitors.
1. Which place will you go to if you are interested in water sports?| A．Hainan. | B．Yunnan. | C．Sichuan. | D．Tibet and Xinjiang. |
| A．The rainforest. | B．The ancient building. |
| C．The Silk Road. | D．The fragrant Pu’er tea. |
| A．In Tibet. | B．In Yunnan. | C．In Xinjiang. | D．In Sichuan. |
| Pizza delivery driver Work 15 - 20 hours a week for busy pizza shop. Duties include making and delivering pizza and some cleaning. Paid $10 per hour + $2 per delivery + free dinner. All applicants must have your own car. Email us with information about whether you ever cooked and when you can work. The PizzaPlace@telstra.com |
| TV Host A national TV station wants to find two people to host a new primetime（黄金时段）game show. Interested? You need to have: A confident and lively personality Some experience of working in the media industry Good communication skills An enthusiasm for performing £40,000 per year Apply to Jonhkeirs@ tvhost.com |
| Casual Sale Assistant We are looking for casual team members to join our team for 10 - 30 hours per week! You must have a positive attitude and great willingness to talk to others, can work in both a team and as an individual and be available to work on Mondays and weekends between 9am and 5pm. You will be responsible for using the cash register, tidying up shelves and helping customers find what they are looking for. Pay is $14.50/hr, but $25/hr at weekends To apply, get in touch with the manager Tony Robins on (02) 98761234 or Tony. Robins@JB-HiFi.blacktown.org.au |
| Chinese Teachers Our established language school is looking for Chinese teachers. Our classes are small and students are all ages. You must have a university degree and teaching experience and a health certificate. You must also be able to speak and write Chinese fluently. 30 hours per week (flexible times) £30 per hour, plus bonuses Apply to Smith@gmail.com |
1. The candidate for a pizza delivery driver must tell the employer his/ her ________.
| A．personality | B．driving experience |
| C．availability | D．salary expectation |
| A．$20. | B．$29. |
| C．$ 30. | D．$ 50. |
| A．TV host and Chinese teacher. |
| B．TV host and Casual sale assistant. |
| C．Pizza delivery driver and Chinese teacher. |
| D．Casual sale assistant and Pizza delivery driver. |
【推荐3】Kompong Phhluk Private Tour
Depart the city for an unspoiled(没破坏的) floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.
Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables，different fish species and other local produce.
After this market tour we'll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk，visit an island pagoda，school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts，fish farms and learn about the village life.
Stop and have lunch in a family's house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest，the habitat to some famous water-bird species.
Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia，Tonle Sap.
Tour Details
•Departs 8.30am
•Returns around 2pm
•A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation，lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.
•No passes required
Rates
•These rates are based on an English speaking guide.
•Rates include all transport，water and a picnic lunch.
•Children 11 years and under are 50%.
•Children 4 years and below are free.
•If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate.
Number of People Price Per Person
1 Person $65；2 People $45；3 People $40；4 People $35；5 People $32
What to Wear
•Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.
•We strongly recommend a sunglasses，hat and sunscreen.
General Information
•This is a poor rural village，please be mindful of the environment.
•Please do not hand things out to villagers，for this contributes to creating a begging cycle
and can create jealousy.
•We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.
1. Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ________.| A．local vegetables and different fish species |
| B．stilted-house villages and flooded forest |
| C．Rolous Market and island pagoda |
| D．water-bird habitat and fish farms |
| A．$40 | B．$80 | C．$120 | D．$90 |
| A．shorts | B．a hat | C．swimming suits | D．near-sighted glasses |
| A．the living standard in the village is quite low |
| B．the tourist facilities along the way are quite good |
| C．revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weather |
| D．giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended. |
