【推荐1】Part-Time Trainer -- Hong Kong (Financial Markets)
Objectives and responsibilities:
•Teach public and/or in-house training programs, based on Kaplan training materials
•Work 1 or 2 mornings/afternoons on weekends or a few evenings on weekdays
•Flexibility to work in our centre
Requirements:
•Provide legal advice to banks or financial institutions
•Possess solid knowledge in finance and risk management
•Years of experience as a banker, lawyer, business advisor or analyst
•Strong communication skills
Email your cover letter and resume to seiling.ng@kaplan.com
Lecturer
Requirements:
•Holder of accountancy qualification
•Deliver accounting material in clear and straight-forward manner
•Understand students learning needs
•Keen on teaching & able to work flexible hours
•Full time Universities or Institutions teaching experience is a must.
Send your application letter with full resume stating present and expected salary to: Human Resources Manager, Kaplan Hong Kong via email hr@kaplan.com.hk.
Part-time helper
Duties:
•To add Chinese to videos by using a software, training will be provided
Requirements:
•University Graduate
•Proficient (精通) in English & Chinese
•Able to read & understand simplified Chinese
•Proficient in MS office and Chinese Word Processing (simplified or traditional Chinese)
•Being immediately available is a must.
Send your application letter with full resume stating present and expected salary to: Human Resources Manager, Kaplan Hong Kong via email hr@kaplan.com.hk
1. If you want to apply for Part-Time Trainer, you should ____.

A．email hr@kaplan.com.hk

B．have experience of teaching before

C．speak fluent English and Chinese

D．be able to communicate with people easily

2. Who can get the job of Lecturer?

A．A man who has a clear way of teaching accounting materials.

B．A man who has ever taught part time in Universities and Institutions.

C．A man who can just work on fixed time.

D．A man without an accountancy qualification but are keen on teaching

3. If a man meets all the requirements but can’t go to the new job at once, which job is NOT suitable?

A．Part-Time Trainer	B．Lecturer
C．Part-time helper	D．All the three jobs

【推荐2】Workers are quitting their jobs. A lot of them. In fact, there are so many people that it seems that we’re still in the middle of the so-called Great Resignation (辞职). In the US, the Labor Department reported that 4.3 million Americans left their jobs in August 2021, making up about 2.9% of the national workforce — the highest number on record. In the UK, the number of open jobs was more than 1 million for the first time ever in August. There are several reasons why workers are walking away — poor working conditions, fears of getting infected with COVID-19 and a better understanding of life during COVID-19.

You may have heard the story that in the golden age of American labor, 20th-century workers stayed in one job for 40 years and retired with a gold watch. But that’s a total myth. The truth is that people in the 1960s and 1970s quit their jobs more often than they have in the past 20 years, and the economy was better off for it. Since the 1980s Americans have quit less, and many held on to valueless jobs for fear that the safety net wouldn’t support them while they looked for a new one. But Americans seem to have put an end to their persistence (坚持). And they’re being rewarded for their lack of patience: Wages for low-income workers are rising at their fastest rate since the Great Recession (大萧条). In fact, the number of the Great Resignation is really great.

Nearly 7 percent of employees in the “accommodations and food services” area left their jobs in August. That means one in 14 hotel clerks, restaurant servers, and barbacks said goodbye in a single month. Thanks to several pandemic-relief checks, a rent moratorium (缓交), and student-loan forgiveness, everybody, particularly if they are young and have a low income, has more freedom to quit the jobs they hate and hope for something else.

1. Which is one of the reasons why lots of workers are quitting their jobs in the US?

A．They find their life meaningless.

B．They want to get more freedom.

C．They are afraid of picking up COVID-19.

D．Their living conditions are very terrible.

2. What can we learn from paragraph 2?

A．Workers quit their jobs more frequently in the 1980s than in the 1960s.

B．Workers working for 40 years were awarded a gold watch in the 19th century.

C．All the workers’ wages are rising sharply since the Great Recession in the US.

D．Workers’ quitting their jobs more often contributed to the economic growth in the 1970s.

3. What does the underlined word “myth” probably mean in paragraph 2?

A．Legend.

B．Fact.

C．Secret.

D．Experiment.

4. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The golden age of American labor has gone.

B．Americans are leaving their jobs in groups.

C．Young workers are fighting for freedom.

D．America’s economy is getting worse due to COVID-19.

【推荐3】For average working people, they normally change their careers five to seven times throughout their whole lives.     1     Without that, you are just a dreamer.

It happens that you neglect thinking about your career when you are busy, but you must spend time considering your current situation and your ideal career path to develop a specific career plan.     2     When you have a better understanding of yourself and what you want, you are more likely to make a plan that suits your goals and lifestyle. By this kind of self-reflection, you will discover the type of career you want.

    3     You probably need SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound to prepare for success. Studies prove that SMART goals work better when they are written down and shared with others. Sharing enhances your sense of responsibility while writing down allows you to commit them to memory.     4    

Now that you have understood what you want and had your goals set and written down, it’s time to make career decisions. First, list pros and cons of different decisions. And then think about how each path lines up with your values.     5    

How do you feel when talking about your career? Do you want to stay where you are or are you ready to make a change to take steps to achieve success? Reflect, set goals, and make your decision, and you’ll be on the right path in no time.

A．The next step is to figure out how to get there.

B．Consider your long-term and short-term objectives.

C．Finally, evaluate how they could influence your future.

D．Reflecting on yourself and your needs is also necessary.

E．The best way to be prepared for a career change is to make a plan.

F．After you’ve obtained an understanding of the job, next comes the evaluation part.

G．Therefore, you can always have access to them because they are kept in your subconscious.

【推荐1】In France, franglais (英式法语) was seen as a national threat. Just as we took in thousands of French words in the Middle Ages, French speakers and writers today are taking in thousands of English and American expressions. By 1994, so many English words had made their way to French that the French government passed a law forbidding the use of English words where good French words existed.

But the latest edition of the Academy francaise dictionary did admit about 6,000 new words to the French language, including, for the first time, a number of franglais words and expressions.

However, this sort of thing is not just limited to traditional English-French Competition. Norway and Brazil have recently taken similar measures to keep English out.

As English spreads around the globe, it has developed rich varieties. English has been spoken in Singapore since the early 19^th century, but after independence from Britain, Singapore went a step further and English was made the official language of business and government. But the day-to-day English that the people of Singapore actually speak is a far cry from the official English that the government wants them to learn. It has become an expressive dialect called “Singlish”, full of vocabulary and grammar borrowed from the Singapores’ native languages.

And this may be the irony (讽刺) of the global spread of English. The more widely it’s spoken, the more it may change into local dialects, which are not easily intelligible. People will make English their own and, in doing so, will make it something else. This has happened before to Latin which broke into French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian. But English has always welcomed variety and change, and it still does.

1. What can we know about franglais from the first paragraph?

A．French took in thousands of English in the Middle Ages.

B．There weren’t many English words in franglais.

C．It was seen as a national threat.

D．French government forbade using English on any occasion.

2. How many countries have recently taken steps to keep English out?

A．1	B．2
C．3	D．4

3. Which of the following best explains “intelligible”?

A．Understandable	B．Complex
C．Powerful	D．Advanced

4. Why does the author mention Singapore in Paragraph 4?

A．To show English has a long history in Singapore.

B．To tell us Singapore has decided to keep English out.

C．To tell us Singapore English is quite different from official English.

D．To show English has developed rich varieties.

【推荐3】Do you know what Street Sense is? It’s a newspaper in Washington D.C. about homeless people and problems that affect them. Homeless, or formerly homeless, Washingtonians write many of the articles. The newspaper’s business model is based on homeless sellers who sell the newspaper. You can hear them call out “Street Sense for sale!” near subway entrances, lunch places and other areas around the city.
The Street Sense newspaper is housed in an office in a Christian church in Washington. Every other Wednesday about fourteen thousand copies are printed. The newspaper expresses the thoughts and experiences of people who call the streets home.
Four staff members work at Street Sense and two of them are paid. The staff members write the first two pages of the paper. Interns--students working as part of their studies--and volunteers help. Homeless writers provide the rest of the material. This includes poems, stories and essays.
Street Sense provides training for the homeless people who want to become part of the sales team. After the training, each student is given ten free copies of Street Sense. Once those are sold, trainees become real salespeople. They buy papers for thirty-five cents each and sell them for a dollar.
Lisa Gillespie is the managing editor of Street Sense, She says the newspaper plays a part in homeless people’s lives that other media can not. With the help of the newspaper, a lot of homeless people have become confident again, and their lives have also been improved a lot.
1. What does the writer mainly tell us in Paragraph 1?

A．Something about the Street Sense.

B．Homeless people in Washington D.C.

C．How Street Sense solves homeless people’s problems.

D．Where you can buy Street Sense.

2. How often is Street Sense printed?

A．Once a week.	B．Twice a week.
C．Every two weeks.	D．Three times a month.

3. What do the staff members mainly do at Street Sense?

A．They sell newspapers along the street.

B．They write the first two pages of the paper.

C．They edit the newspaper after they receive articles.

D．They provide the last two pages of the paper.

4. What can we infer from this passage?

A．If you are one of the trainees of Street sense, you can get ten dollars from selling all of your newspapers.

B．There are too many homeless people in Washington D.C. for the government to help.

C．Most articles of Street Sense are about Washingtonians’ lives.

D．If you become real salespeople of Street Sense, you can get thirty-five cents from a copy of the newspaper.

【推荐1】Are you seeking a luxurious cruise (乘船旅游) experience aboard a small, intimate ship? If so, look no further than Saga Cruises. These unforgettable boutique cruises aboard our new ship allow you to discover amazing destinations, without the need to fly.

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1. What are Saga Cruises especially intended for?

A．Professionals.	B．People above 50.
C．University students.	D．People on business.

2. What can be expected in these cruises?

A．Home-cooked food.	B．Time-limited Wi-Fi.
C．No infection of COVID-19.	D．Refunding if not satisfied.

3. Which cruise will you choose if you only have time in February but not too much money?

A．Inspirational Iceland.	B．Ultimate Asia Odyssey.
C．Panama Canal.	D．Canary Islands and Moroccan Shores.

【推荐2】Judy Wright and her husband decided to move closer to their son, Chris, who lived in Georgia. About a month after the move, Judy fell ill, suffering from her ongoing battle against Parkinson’s disease.

Her condition worsened rapidly and she required medical care at home. The family hired a nursing aid who canceled at the last minute. Instead, a woman named TunDe Hector showed up in her place.

One day, TunDe shared a story with Judy and her family. She remembered a particularly difficult day in 2014, when a stranger had helped her with a kind gesture. She had run out of gas, and with only $5 in her pocket, was walking to a gas station, gas can in hand. A man saw her walking and turned his car around. He paid for her gas and gave her all the cash left in his wallet. Upon hearing the story, Judy’s son, Chris, took off his hat and said, “That was me!” He was the stranger that had helped TunDe on that difficult day.

During the care of Judy, the Wright family learned about TunDe’s family and her own dream. The nursing aid, TunDe hoped that one day she could become an OB-GYN nurse. Her tuition was past due (逾期) and she had a family to care for, but she was determined to achieve that goal for herself and her family.

Judy died on July 9, 2017. Instead of flowers, her family asked mourners (悼念者) to donate to TunDe’s education, to assist her in paying for her nursing school. In less than a week, they raised more than $8,000 and presented her with the surprise check.

1. Why did Judy’s family choose TunDe in the end?

A．To help her with a kind gesture.

B．To replace another nursing aid.

C．To look after Judy in the hospital.

D．To give Judy the best medical care.

2. How might Chris feel when hearing TunDe’s story?

A．Astonished	B．Upset
C．Puzzled	D．Moved

3. How did the Wright family help TunDe after Judy’s death?

A．They paid for her education.

B．They helped care for her family.

C．They helped her realize her dream.

D．They bought her a surprise present.

4. What does the whole story mainly tell us?

A．Kindness comes full circle.

B．Actions speak louder than words.

C．The truth never fears investigation.

D．Constant dropping wears stone.

【推荐3】Getting old might not be something that's yet to cross your mind. But ageing is unavoidably going to get the better of us one day. And that’s why scientists are constantly seeking out evidence that will show us what we need to do to achieve longevity.

We all know that regular exercise is good for us. In recent years, although we've been told to aim to walk 10,000 steps a day to remain healthy, other advice to do three quick and energetic 10-minute walks a day is thought to be even more effective. And the latest piece of research might put a spring in your step if you’re someone who walks at a fast pace. That’s because, according to scientists, the speed at which people walk in their 40s is a sign of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are ageing.

Tests on 1,000 people from New Zealand born in the 1970s found that slower walkers tended to show signs of "accelerated ageing". Their lungs, teeth and immune systems were in worse shape than those who walked fester. And what’s worse, the study found not only did slower walkers' bodies age more quickly, their faces looked older and they had smaller brains.

This might be seen as a wake-up call for people with a slower pace who might feel it's time to work out get fitter. But it might be too late; researchers say they were able to predict the walking speed of 45-year-olds using the results of intelligence, language and motor skills tests from when they were aged three. They also suggest that even in early life, there are signs showing which people will go on to have a healthier life.

So, what's the point of knowing that a slower walking pace might mean a smaller brain? Well, researchers say measuring walking speed at a younger age, and understanding what this might mean, could be a way of testing treatments to slow human ageing. This might help us make lifestyle changes while we're still young and healthy. Any steps we can take to prolong a good mental and physical state is a no brainer!

1. Which of the following is considered to be a better choice?

A．Walking 10,000 steps a day.	B．Doing three quick and energetic walks a day.
C．Doing irregular exercise every day.	D．Frequently doing sports in spring.

2. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Faster walkers will get fitter, be younger and have bigger brains.

B．People's health condition can be predicted from their walking speed at 45.

C．This study found that slower walkers age more slowly.

D．People who walk faster are more brilliant than slower walkers.

3. What does the underlined word "prolong" in Para.5 mean?

A．give something up	B．transfer something at random
C．make something last longer	D．put something off

4. What would be the best title?

A．Walking to Stay Young	B．Getting Old and Doing Exercise
C．Having a Happy Life	D．Slow Walking and Ageing

【推荐1】Dear Mr. Jones,

I expect you may be slightly surprised to receive a letter from someone living as near as your next-door neighbor, but I have to raise a subject that it will be easier for me to discuss in writing.

You may have noticed that I have a line of apple trees running alongside the fence that separates our two gardens. You may also have taken pleasure in the frequent sight of your two children sitting on your lawn directly by the fence. And you may also have noticed that my apple trees, so to speak, bend over the fence and seem to look down at your children with interest.

It is only natural that your children should sometimes seem to return that interest. And it is not only natural, but, I acknowledge, quite legal, for them occasionally to show that interest by picking all the apples that hang over on your side of the fence.

But to be plain with you, Mr. Jones, I am tired of seeing your children, day after day, tear the branches off the side of every one of my apple trees, and leave my trees looking as though a battle had been fought on one side of them. I am, if anything, even more tired of waking up these fine autumn mornings, to find even the apples on my side of the fence much less in number. I know this is the work of your children, since last night I was woken up midnight by the noise they were making climbing one of my trees, and (as they may have told you) chased them home.

While I am on the subject, I am at least grateful to you for keeping your bonfire on the far side of your garden this year. Last year neither I nor your children had any apples, because the smoke from your bonfire destroyed all the flowers before the apples had time to form. I very much hope that next year—for the first time since I came to this village—I shall have my apples, and your children will have theirs and that the sight of the line of apple trees will be a pride to us both.

Otherwise, I shall not express my displeasure simply in writing to you, but shall have to refer the matter to those capable of taking stronger action.

Yours sincerely,

J. Smith

1. Why does J. Smith write the letter to Mr Jones?

A．To make an apology.	B．To express his displeasure.
C．To develop a friendship.	D．To convey his appreciation.

2. What is the general idea J. Smith means to communicate to Mr. Jones in Paragraph 4?

A．He never expected to be woken up by the children at night.

B．He is heartbroken at the sight of the apples being stolen.

C．He is tired of what the children has done to the apple trees.

D．He is concerned about the children’s disappointing behavior.

3. What do you know about J. Smith from the way he tries to solve the problem?

A．He is obviously fault-finding.	B．He is probably aggressive.
C．He is rather bad-tempered.	D．He is actually quite reasonable.

【推荐2】Planning to go to a gym? If you are one of those who have spent many days planning to join a gym or to attend it regularly, then why not choose some home exercises? Here are some home exercises without equipment.

Jumping jacks

This one is the best home workout without weights, which is a great exercise that will work your hands and legs. Perform this exercise by standing with your feet placed together and arms at your sides. Now tuck in your abs (收腹) and jump by bending your knees. At the same time, move your feet apart as much as you can and raise your hands to bring into line with your shoulders. While you come back you must be in a starting position, feet together, hands at sides and knees bent. You must land on your heels and again jump.

Jogging

Jogging is one of the best home exercises without weights. You don’t need to have a lawn or jogging track at home to perform this exercise. There are many benefits of jogging. It will work your entire legs. Moreover, it is a classic cardiovascular (心血管的) workout. Make sure you wear jogging footwear even if you are jogging at home to avoid any stress on your feet. Also, you can gradually increase the jogging time and speed.

Rotating (旋转) exercise

Start by rotating your wrists, clockwise (顺时针方向地) and anticlockwise. Now, alternately rotate your feet in the same fashion. Now place both your hands on the shoulders and start rotating your shoulders clockwise and anticlockwise. Place an exercise mat and lie flat on your back. Now lift your left leg and rotate it clockwise; do not bend your knees. Now rest the left leg, lift your right leg and rotate it

Anticlockwise

It is necessary to set a perfect mood for exercise which will help you stick to the exercise routine and excitement. Make sure you wear proper exercise clothes to perform the workout with ease. Also, putting on your favorite music will make your exercise session more lively. If you get bored with exercises, just dance, after all it’s also one of the best home exercises.

1. While jogging at home, you__________.

A．may exercise your body entirely

B．had better choose a pair of proper shoes

C．should find a space as the jogging track first

D．must stick to a fixed time and speed

2. What is the right order of your body parts to move during rotating exercise?

A．Hands-legs-back-legs.

B．Wrists-hands-feet-shoulders.

C．Wrists-feet-shoulders-legs.

D．Hands-shoulders-knees-legs.

3. To carry out home exercises continuously, you need_________.

A．a good mood and atmosphere

B．a good coach

C．a professional teacher

D．a good timer

【推荐3】When I was a little girl, I remember that when my dad was repairing something, he would ask me to hold the hammer, so we would have time for a conversation with each other. I never saw my dad drinking or taking a night out. All he did after work was taking care of his family.

I grew up and left home for college and since then, my dad had been calling me every Sunday morning. And when I bought a house several years later, my dad painted it by himself in the fierce summer heat. All he asked was to talk to him, but I was too busy in those days.

Four years ago, my dad visited me. He spent many hours putting together a swing for my daughter. He asked me to have a talk with him, but I had to prepare for a trip that weekend.

One Sunday morning we had a telephone talk as usual. I noticed that my dad had forgotten some things that we discussed lately. I was in a hurry, so our conversation was short. Several hours later that day I received a call. My father was in the hospital. Immediately I bought a plane ticket and on my way I was thinking about all the occasions I missed to have a talk with my dad. By the time I arrived at the hospital, my father had passed away. Now it was he who did not have time for a conversation with me. I realized how little I knew about my dad, his deepest thoughts and his dreams.

After his death I learned much more about him and even more about myself. All he ever wanted was my time. And now he has all my attention every single day.

1. When the author was a little girl, she       .

A．was good at repairing things	B．liked playing with the hammer
C．often talked with her father	D．learned to take care of her family

2. What happened when the author was at college?

A．She phoned her father every Sunday morning.

B．She received a call from her father every Sunday morning.

C．Her father bought her a house.

D．She often asked her father to talk with her.

3. Why did the author fail to have a talk with her father four years ago?

A．Because her father was busy putting up a swing for her daughter.

B．Because she had got tired of talking with him.

C．Because she was busy planning a trip.

D．Because her father often forgot what they had once talked about.

4. What can we learn from the underlined sentence?

A．The author found an excuse to forgive herself.

B．The author and her father were both busy.

C．The author complained about her father’s leave without saying goodbye.

D．The author regretted missing the talks with her father.