The Bureau of Labor Statistics recommends some high-paying jobs.
Construction and Building Inspector
Construction and building inspectors inspect construction sites and buildings to make sure that the structures meet all requirements. Many construction and building inspectors have a certificate from a local or community college, although others have a two-year associate's degree instead.
Salary: about $ 70,710 per year
Web Developer
Web developers design and develop websites. They create the look of the site and handle the website's performance, speed, and capacity. Web developers might work for computer system design companies, or for marketing firms or departments, or be self-employed. While some web developers have an associate's degree in web design, others have a certificate in web development instead.
Salary: about $ 63,760 per year
Architectural and Civil Drafter
An architectural and civil drafter creates drawings of the structural features of buildings, or creates maps of civil engineering projects. Most drafters have training in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), engineering, mechanical drawing, and other design and engineering skills. This training can be from a certificate program, a two-year program, or even a four-year program.
Salary: about $ 56,830 per year
Sheet Metal Worker
A sheet metal worker constructs and/or installs products made of thin sheet metal. This work might involve measuring and marking dimensions on sheets, drilling holes in sheets, carrying large sheets, and so on. Sheet metal workers learn their work through a certificate program from a technical school.
Salary: about $ 50,400 per year
1. Which job provides the highest income according to the text?| A．Construction and Building Inspector. | B．Web Developer. |
| C．Architectural and Civil Drafter. | D．Sheet Metal Worker. |
| A．They inspect websites. | B．They are good at marketing. |
| C．They can be self-employed. | D．They need CADD training. |
| A．Engineering skills. |
| B．Computer knowledge. |
| C．A certificate or a degree. |
| D．Technical school experience. |
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【推荐1】The Road Trip To Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala, located in east central Mexico, is well worth visiting. And you’re welcome to this wonderful place!
Day 1: Pick up a car in Mexico City and drive out over the foothills of Popocatepetl Volcano. Head toward Tlaxcala City, stopping on the route to see the amazing murals(壁画) at Cacaxtla, an archaeological site with 1000-year-old ruins. After entering Tlaxcala’s historic center, you can walk over to the Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asunción to see its carved wooden ceiling in the Spanish Mudejar style.
Day 2: After breakfast, drive east to Contla, a village known for cloth. From Contla, drive southeast to Huamantla. The town’s central square is an ideal place to catch a quick snack of ice cream. Continue south to Ixtenco, a traditional Otomí community, for lunch in the kitchen of the Baltazar family. After lunch, drive north to the 17th-century Hacienda Tenexac, in Terrenate, where you’ll spend a peaceful night.
Day 3: Following a great breakfast prepared by Tenexac’s chef, Paz Yano Breton, join her for a tour of the residential quarters, which are crowded with amazing furniture collected over the past 200 years. Then head west to the industrial city of Apizaco. After lunch, a short drive north takes you into open fields.
Day 4: Wake at dawn for a 40-minute hike to the top of a hill behind the retreat. As the sun rises, you’ll enjoy a great view. After checking out, your next stop should be the town of Tlaxco for breakfast. From Tlaxco, head west through the Llanos de Apan, an agricultural region. And then stop for lunch at Xoletongo, and after lunch, head back to Mexico City.
1. What will visitors do on Day 1?| A．Visit 2000-year-old ruins. | B．Appreciate special architecture. |
| C．Enjoy amazing murals in Tlaxcala. | D．Travel around the city center by car. |
| A．Material. | B．Agriculture. | C．Ice cream. | D．Archaeology. |
| A．In Terrenate. | B．In Tlaxco. | C．In Apizaco. | D．In Xoletongo |
【推荐2】When it comes to universities, most people associate (联想) great universities with big cities, like Peking University in Beijing. However, some universities located in less known places are also great ones. For more details, click here: www. fiskeguidetocolleges. com.
Bentley University
Bentley means business-studying it train the context of a strong liberal-arts (文科) program. Bentley provides career-oriented internships (职业方向的实习) to more than 90% of its students. Its beautiful campus is at arm's length from Boston with buses to Harvard Square.
University of Illinois
Half a step behind the University of Michigan and neck and neck with the University of Wisconsin among top Midwestern public universities, U of I's advantages include business, communications engineering, architecture, and natural sciences. Nearly 80% of the students come from in-state, but it has approximately 10,000 foreign students from more than 110 countries.
Indiana University
Though men's basketball is IU's most famous program, it may not be its best. That distinction (声誉) could easily go to the famous music school or the well-known foreign language program.
Mount Holyoke College
One of two women's colleges gives students access to the resources of the four other institutions. MHC is strongest in the natural and social sciences, and one of few colleges to have a program devoted to leadership.
1. If you are interested in natural and social sciences, which university is the best choice?| A．Bentley University. | B．University of Illinois. |
| C．Indiana University. | D．Mount Holyoke College. |
| A．Bentley University is far away from Boston. |
| B．Indiana University is best at men's basketball. |
| C．University of Illinois has attracted many foreign students. |
| D．The universities mentioned above are all located in major cities. |
| A．On a website. | B．In a newspaper. |
| C．In a magazine. | D．In a guide book. |
【推荐3】Don’t just learn languages, fall in love with them! Language learning couldn’t be more fun and easy than with free mobile apps.
Google Translate
Most language learning apps teach you a language through exercises, while Google Translate simply tells you how to write and speak anything you run through it. This language learning app can also translate even when you don’t have an Internet connection (just be sure to download the language pack ahead of time).
Works With: iOS, Android, Web
AccellaStudy Essential Apps
AccellaStudy is extremely simple to use, and supports offline use. Different methods of learning are included in these apps, such as flash cards, audio quizzes, spaced repetition, and others. A hands-free mode is perfect if you’re driving, so you can learn without looking at your device.
Works With: iOS
Busuu
Busuu provides an app that’s easy to use and is convenient in how you work with the courses. Just choose a supported language you’d like to learn, log in, and then decide where in the course you’d like to start—Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Upper, or Travel.
Works With: iOS, Android, Web
Pimsleur
Interactive mobile apps are great when you can spare the attention of your eyeballs and fingers, but what if you have an idea of learning while driving or walking the dog? For that, there’s Pimsleur. It’s designed in a way that really makes you think and work hard to build your language skills.
Works With: iOS, Android, Web
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1. Which app might cost user’s money?| A．Busuu | B．Pimsleur |
| C．Google Translate | D．AccellaStudy Essential Apps |
| A．translating anything you run through apps |
| B．downloading the language pack ahead of time |
| C．logging in Busuu and choosing the suitable course |
| D．keeping on learning while driving or walking the dog |
| A．A language text book | B．A science magazine |
| C．An entertainment newspaper | D．An information website |
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| ④ASSISTANT WANTED Top Clothes We're looking for a shop assistant for our clothes megastore in London. ●Age： 25﹣30 ●Working days： from Wednesday to Saturday ●Flexible part﹣time ●₤6.50 per hour ●Experience is little cared about Please send your CV by email on topclothes@megastore.comor visit us at 722 Kensington Road, London | |
1. Which jobs need the candidates' relevant experience?
| A．①② | B．③④ | C．①④ | D．②③ |
| A．She'll get the highest salary of the four. |
| B．She'll get extra benefits by extra work. |
| C．She will work in London at weekend. |
| D．She is good at using the computer. |
| A．Work full﹣time on weekdays. |
| B．Be on duty at weekends. |
| C．Be available on Saturdays. |
| D．Drive to work each day. |
【推荐2】Should Schoolchildren Have Jobs?
When you were in school, the last thing you probably wanted to do was spend your weekends going to work. There was homework to do, sports to play and fun to have. But our parents probably persuaded us to find a job to earn some money and get some life experience. When I was a teenager I had a paper round. I then progressed to a Saturday job in a supermarket.
Today in the UK children are allowed to take part-time jobs from the age of 13. It’s one of those things that is seen almost as a rite of passage（成人仪式）. It’s a taste of independence. Teenagers agree that it teaches valuable lessons about working with adults and also about managing your money.
Some research has shown that not taking on a Saturday or holiday jab could be harmful to a person later on. According to a 2017 study in the UK, employers’ organizations believed that not participating in part-time work at school age caused young adults to be ill-prepared for full-time employment. But despite this, recent numbers have shown that the number of schoolchildren in the UK with a part-time job has fallen by a fifth in the past five years.
So, does this mean that British teenagers are now more afraid of hard work? Probably not. Some experts think that young people feel going out to work will affect their performance at school, and they are under more pressure now to study hard and get good exam results—and a good job in the long term. However, Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, told BBC News that “Properly controlled part-time work is a good way of helping young people learn skills that they will need in their working lives.” In reality, it’s all about getting the right balance between doing part-time work and having enough time to study and rest.
Many young people actually want to work because it gives them a sense of freedom. One 13-year-old girl, who has a Saturday job in a shop, told the BBC that “I enjoy my job because I’m earning money and it helps my confidence speaking to people and socializing with people.” Did you do a part-time job when you were at school?
1. Employers believe if young adults don’t participate in part-time work at school age, ________.| A．they can’t work on their own |
| B．they can’t manage their money wisely |
| C．they won’t be well-prepared for the job |
| D．they won’t know how to work with others |
| A．more time to rest | B．having enough money |
| C．being afraid of hard work | D．more pressure from school |
| A．have a chance to see the world and meet more friends |
| B．understand their parents and grow up more quickly |
| C．learn skills and be confident to talk to people |
| D．get better grades and perform well in school |
【推荐3】“We are becoming the people we wanted to be,” Gloria Steinem, a journalist and social activist, declared in the 1970s. So have women really become the people they wanted to be? Yes.
One of the great changes in gender equality is taking place in education. More women graduate from high school, attend and graduate from college. In 1994, 63 percent of female high school graduates and 61 percent of male high school graduates were enrolled in college the following fall, according to the Pew Research Center. By 2012, that number for women jumped to 71 percent, but remained unchanged for males, at 61 percent.
The wage gap between males and females is still existing.
Even as more women are flooding onto college campuses, here’s a disappointing trend.
Is there any place women earn the same as men?
No. Unfortunately, there is no such place. But it can be to a woman’s advantage to work in a labor union.
Women bring home more income.
| A．Education is specially significant for women. |
| B．Women are taking higher education by storm. |
| C．It is a fact that women climb higher in the work world now. |
| D．An increasing number of women have joined the workforce. |
| E．More than ever before, women are the breadwinners in the household. |
| F．Today, 30 percent of all the businesses are owned and operated by women. |
| G．Women who work in unionized professions make 82 percent of men’s incomes. |
【推荐1】Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. The donation process from the time you arrive until the time you leave takes about an hour. The donation itself is only about 8—10 minutes on average. The steps in the process are:
Step 1: Registration
1. Our staff and volunteers will sign you in and go over basic eligibility (资格) and donation information.
2. You will read information about donating blood, and will be asked to show a donor card，driver’s license, or other form(s) of ID.
Step 2: Health History & Mini-Physical
1. You will answer some questions during a private and confidential interview about your health history and places you have traveled.
2. We will check your temperature, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin (血红蛋白) level present in a sample of blood.
Step 3: The Donation
1. We will clean an area on your arm and insert a brand new clean needle for the blood draw. This feels like a quick pain and is over in seconds.
2. The actual donation takes about 8—10 minutes, during which you will be seated comfortably. Certain donation types, such as platelets (血小板) or red cells can take up to 2 hours.
3. When approximately a pint of blood has been collected, the donation is complete and a staff person will place a bandage on your arm.
Step 4: Refreshments
1. After donating, you should have a snack and something to drink in the refreshments area. You can leave the site after 10—15 minutes and continue with your normal daily activities.
2. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment knowing that you have helped save lives.
1. Which of the following can be a proper title for the passage?| A．The process of blood donation |
| B．The benefits of blood donation |
| C．The importance of blood donation |
| D．The preparations for blood donation |
| A．go over his basic donation information |
| B．show something to prove his identity |
| C．answer some questions about his health history |
| D．have his temperature and blood pressure checked |
a. clean an area on the donor’s arm
b. let the donor sit comfortably
c. place a bandage on the donor’s arm
d. draw the blood
e. insert a needle
| A．a，b，d，e，c | B．b，a，c，e，d |
| C．c，b，a，e，d | D．b，a，e，d，c |
【推荐2】Britain Today
Food
British people like good food, and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular— 30% of all adults have a hamburger every three months, but 46% have fish and chips!
Sports
British people don't do a lot of sports. Only 17% of people go swimming every week, about 9% go cycling and 8% play golf—and only 6% of people play football( but 32% go to watch it ).
Cinema and TV
Films are very popular in Britain, and about 60% of people between 15 and 24 go to the cinema every month. At home, men watch TV for about three hours every day — two quarters more than women.
Holidays
British people love going on holiday, and have 56 million holidays every year. Most of these holidays aren't in the UK—27% are in Spain,10% are in the USA, and 9% are in France. Maybe this is because the weather in Britain isn't very good!
1. Which food could be more popular among British adults, a hamburger or fish and chips? ______| A．A hamburger. | B．Fish and chips. | C．Both. | D．Neither. |
| A．men | B．Women | C．old people | D．young people |
| A．Three hours. | B．Three hours and a half |
| C．Two hours | D．Two hours and a half |
| A．Spain | B．France | C．America | D．Australia |
【推荐3】Dear Olivia.
As I opened my eyes this morning, I realized that you will be starting a new school year at a new school today. As we rode the elevator down I thought of so many things I wanted to say to you. They are what I've already covered in the many conversations we've had, but as a mom I can't help but feel the urge to repeat then in case you didn't hear the first time.
Floor 4: I know what it's like to be a new kid. I understand the butterflies in your stomach, but do believe in yourself. Try to make more friends.
Floor 3: Try not to look so nervous. Sometimes the simple act of smiling can be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. It is said that a picture worth a thousand words. I believe a smile is worth at least that much.
Floor 2: If at any moment today you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, just breathe. You'll be amazed how a couple of deep breaths can help you see things in a whole new light.
Floor 1: I wanted to tell you how my heart is torn between wanting to keep you at home with me all day, where I can love you and protect you, and wanting you to go out there and have experiences I can’t provide for you. Don't grow up too fast, OK?
Ground: As we exited the building for our short walk to school. I took each of your hands in nine and said, ''Just be yourself, and remember how much I love you. I'll be waiting to hear all about your experiences this afternoon. ''
I realized that's really all you need to hear.
Love,
Mom
1. What does the first paragraph suggest?| A．The writer cares about her child quite a lot. |
| B．The writer will go to a new school. |
| C．The writer enjoys talking much with her child. |
| D．The writer doesn't know what to say to her child. |
| A．on the first floor. | B．on the second floor. |
| C．on the third floor. | D．on the fourth floor. |
| A．Taking a picture. | B．Smiling to others. |
| C．Talking a lot. | D．talking to school. |
【推荐1】BUENOS AIRES-Tributes (悼念) have been pouring in for Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona, who has died at the age of 60. Maradona, who is regarded as one of the game's greatest players of all time- died of a heart attack at his home in Buenos Aires. He captained Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning team, memorably scoring two goals in the quarter-final win over England, including the infamous “Hand of God” goal. Maradona also had a glittering club career, playing for clubs such as Barcelona and Napoli. His death conies just weeks after he underwent surgery for a subdural haematoma (硬脑膜下的血肿).
The sporting world has been paying tribute. Brazil legend Pele said he had “lost a dear friend” adding that “one day, I hope we can play ball together in the sky.”
In a statement, FC Barcelona expressed “its deepest condolences regarding the death of Diego Armando Maradona, a player for our club and an icon of world football. Rest in peace Diego.” Barcelona's fierce rival Real Madrid also paid tribute saying the club was “deeply saddened on the passing of a true legend of world football”. “Real Madrid extends its condolences to his family and friends, his former clubs and football fans worldwide, particularly those in Argentina.”
Former England striker Gary Lineker, who played in the 1986 game. said Maradona was “by some distance, the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time”.
Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez described Maradona as “the greatest of them all”. “You took us to the top of the world. You made us immensely happy. You were the greatest of them all,”he wrote on social media. “Thank you for having existed, Diego. We are going to miss you all our lives. ”The Argentine Football Association said on Twitter :“The Argentine Football Association, through its president Claudio Tapia, expresses its deepest sorrow for the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. You will always be in our hearts.”
1. What does the underlined word “condolences” in Para. 3 mean?| A．Affection. | B．Respect. | C．Crises. | D．Sympathies. |
| A．Claudio Tapia. | B．Brazil legend Pele. |
| C．Alberto Fernandez. | D．Former England striker Gary Lineker. |
| A．By getting two scores. |
| B．By playing wonderfully in defence. |
| C．By score two “Hand of God" goals. |
| D．By helping his teammates score two goals. |
| A．Diego Maradona. Argentina legend, dies aged 60 |
| B．Maradona's death comes just weeks after he underwent surgery |
| C．Tributes pour in for Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona |
| D．Maradona is regarded as one of the game's greatest players of all time |
【推荐2】As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly advanced, there are growing concerns that robots could become a threat. This danger can be avoided, according to computer science professor Stuart Russell, if we figure out how to turn human values into a programmable code.
Russell argues that as robots take on more complicated tasks, it’s necessary to translate our morals into AI language. For example, if a robot does chores around the house, you wouldn’t want it to put the pet cat in the oven to make dinner for the hungry children. “You would want that robot preloaded with a good set of values,” said Russell.
Some robots are already programmed with basic human values. For example, mobile robots have been programmed to keep a comfortable distance from humans. Obviously there are cultural differences, but if you were talking to another person and they came up close in your personal space, you wouldn’t think that’s the kind of thing a properly brought-up person would do.
If only we can find a way to set out human values as clear rules, it will be possible to create more developed moral machines. Robots could also learn values from drawing patterns from large sets of data on human behavior. They are dangerous only if programmers are careless.
One simple check would be to program a robot to check the correct course of action with a human when presented with an unusual situation. If the robot is unsure whether an animal is suitable for the microwave, it has the opportunity to stop, send out beeps(嘟嘟声), and ask for directions from a human. If we humans aren’t quite sure about a decision, we go and ask somebody else.
The most difficult step in programming values will be deciding exactly what we believe in moral, and how to create a set of moral rules. But if we come up with an answer, robots could be good for humanity.
1. What does the author say about the threat of robots?| A．It may put the pet cat in the oven to make dinner for the hungry children. |
| B．It would become too smart to follow human’s order. |
| C．It has become an unavoidable danger as technology develops. |
| D．It can be avoided if human values are translated into their language. |
| A．By picking up patterns from data on human behavior. |
| B．By following the daily routines of human beings. |
| C．By interacting with humans in daily life. |
| D．By imitating the behavior of human beings. |
| A．Program robots with basic human values. |
| B．Change human values into clear rules. |
| C．Improve human’s programming ability. |
| D．Take the unusual situations seriously. |
| A．optimistic. | B．pessimistic. | C．worried. | D．indifferent. |
【推荐3】There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external(外在的) result or a product that can easily be identified and measured. The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.
By contrast(对照), the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine， since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have, and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties. In this process, the journey never really ends; there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept. In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow. Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we're shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt (适应) change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge. Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all.
These feelings of insecurity(不安全) and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making.
1. In the author's eye, one who views personal growth as a process would ________.| A．succeed in climbing up the social ladder | B．grow up from his own achievements |
| C．face difficulties and take up challenges | D．aim high and reach his goal each time |
| A．Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges. |
| B．Jane won the first prize in the speech competition. |
| C．Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris. |
| D．Father's salary rose from 5,000 to 7,000. |
| A．being curious about more changes | B．being quick in self-adaptation |
| C．having an open mind to new experiences | D．staying away from failures and challenges |
| A．It is not so easy to measure personal growth. |
| B．To try and fail on the new road facing the unknown is unavoidable. |
| C．There are only two ways to see a person's growth. |
| D．If you are too shy to take any risks in life, you cannot grow up. |
| A．Facing New Challenges | B．Growth—Product or Process |
| C．Two Basic Ways of Growth | D．Overcoming Internal Fears |
