【推荐2】High school freshmen always have a lot of questions on their minds. “What can I do when I grow up?” is one of them. It's definitely not too early to start thinking about this tough question. The following tips may help equip you for your future career.

Think beyond grades

Getting good grades in high school is important, but focusing only on straight A's could go wrong. Spending too much time on your schoolwork will leave you little time to explore opportunities outside of the classroom. Extracurricular (课外的) activities are necessary because they serve as form of career exploration. They can help you figure out your work preferences, like whether you are a “people person (擅长交际的人)”or prefer to work alone. Nowadays, most well-known colleges care about candidates' experiences as much as their grades.

Seek advice from grown-ups

Talk to your parents, teachers and school counselors (顾问) about how they started their careers. Even though you're not interested in the careers they are in, it would be useful to learn about the process which got them where they are now. If you find your friend's' mother doing worthwhile job by chance, ask her if job shadowing (体验工作) is possible in her company during vacation After all, seeing a typical day in the position you have an interest in can be an invaluable experience.

Start your search online

If you really have no idea what you can do when you grow up, take online career quizzes to get ideas about what professions naturally match your skills, interests and personality traits (特点). For the time being, you just need to focus on finding a field or two that interests you, rather than a specific career. Chances are you'll change your mind several times before finding a career that you want to stick to. Starting to explore                           career options now can at least help you decide what your potential major might be.

1. Spending some time taking part in after-school activities can help high school students        .

A．get A's in all subjects

B．explore their work preferences

C．have access to well-known universities

D．get along with their classmates

2. It is suggested that high school students find out their       from online career quizzes.

A．possible professions

B．main disadvantages

C．specific occupations

D．ideal majors

3. This article was probably written by a          .

A．college professor

B．school counselor

C．advertising manager

D．computer programmer

【推荐3】If you are a teenager without a job，you probably do not have much extra money. Sometimes parents will give their children a weekly pocket money for doing small housework，but it is often not enough once the children grow into teenagers and want to do things with their friends all of the time. How to make money is an important thing for teens to learn. If you’re wondering how a teenager can make good money，some ideas might be：

Getting a part-time job at a local restaurant or store is always a sure way to make money as a teen. But getting a job somewhere like this might be hard，considering mangy jobs in local stores are being taken by adults more and more often. Babysitting is always a good way to make money as a teenager，and finding jobs as a babysitter is often easier than finding a job at a stores.

Doing landscaping(绿化)is something that most adults do not like to do，and teens can usually find jobs around their neighbourhood doing the landscaping of friends and family.

Some teens are good at something such as writing or photography. These teens can make money by doing things such as writing articles for newspapers or magazines or selling their photos online.

Teens who live in a country area can try raising their own animals such as chickens，and selling them or their products.

Looking for jobs can seem hard at first ，but if you have a try ，it should not be too hard to find a job or way to make money.

1. What problem do teenagers have to face when finding a job in local stores?

A．Low pay.

B．Heavy word.

C．Long working hours.

D．Competition with grown-ups.

2. Which of the following is easier for teens form the country if they want to earn extra money?

A．Babysitting.	B．Doing landscaping.
C．Selling photos online.	D．Raising animals.

3. What can we learn form the text?

A．Most grown-ups hate doing landscaping.

B．Getting a part-time job is hard for teens.

C．Pocket money form parents is often enough for teens.

D．Looking after babies is easier than serving customers in a restaurant.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．The Necessary Skills to Make Money

B．How Important Is Money to a Teenager

C．How Can a Teenager Make Extra Money

D．Teenagers Should Depend on Themselves

【推荐1】Educators today are more and more often heard to say that computer literacy is absolutely necessary for college students. Many even argue that each incoming freshman should have his or her own microcomputer. What advantages do computers offer the college students?

Any student who has used a word processor will know one compelling reason to use a computer: to write papers. Although not all students feel comfortable posing on a word processor, most find revising and editing much easier on it. One can alter, insert, or delete just by pressing a few keys, thus ridding students of the need to rewrite or retype. Furthermore, since the revision process is less difficult, students are more likely to revise as often as is necessary to end up with the best paper possible. For these reasons, many freshman English courses require the use of a word processor.

Computers are also useful in the context of language courses, where they are used to drill students in basic skills. Software programs strengthen ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction, as well as instruction in French, German, Spanish, and other languages. By using these programs on a regular basis, students can improve their skills in a language while proceeding at their own pace.

Similarly, business and accounting students find that computer spreadsheet (电子表格) programs are all but important to many aspects of their work, while students pursuing careers in graphic arts, marketing, and public relations find that knowledge of computer graphic (绘图) is important. Education majors learn to develop grading systems using computers, while social science students use computers for analyzing and graphically displacing their research results.

It is no wonder then, that educators support the purchase and use of microcomputers by students. A useful tool, the computer can help students learn. And that is, after all, the reason for going to college.

1. According to the author, a word processor can be used to________.

A．revise and edit papers	B．rewrite or retype papers
C．complete a freshman’s course	D．improve students’ writing skills

2. According to the author, the reason for students to go to college is ________.

A．to learn something	B．to perfect themselves
C．to improve computer skills	D．to find one’s passions

3. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A．Educational experts have developed grading systems.

B．The computer has fund its way into social science.

C．Rarely do accounting students use computers.

D．computers benefit various majors in college.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．More college students should major in computer science.

B．Machine learning and big data is the future of computer application.

C．Some computer programs can be employed to aid language learning.

D．Educators are reluctant to increase computer use in their own classroom.

【推荐2】More than ever before, students all over the world are turning to online learning to further their education.     1     In order to help you as an online learner develop better study skills, keep reading to see some of the best study tips.

Practice Good Time Management. Time management is possibly one of the most important and valuable skills for online learners.     2     If you are busy with online studies as well as other commitments, avoid a study period right before an exam. It’s recommended that you plan ahead and be responsible for your own time.

Remove Distractions. This might be a hard step to conquer. From social media to kids playing in the next room, you’re bound to face countless amounts of distractions. The best advice is to try your best to lessen all the distractions and stay focused! Of course, distractions are unique to each individual and may also depend on circumstances.     3    

Build Your Network. Many online courses are developed around the concept of cooperation with professors and educators who encourage students to work together to achieve their end goals. This is why it is important to build as many relationships as possible not only with your peers but with professors too.     4     Don’t be afraid to create a virtual study group either.

Create A Dedicated Study Space.     5     You needn’t recreate a proper university lecture room. Instead set up a study space to which you dedicate your studies to. Whether it’s in your own home or at the local library, it doesn’t really matter. What is important is that you create a space that is not only quiet but will be effective as well.

A．This tip is actually a whole lot simpler than people think.

B．You need regular access to a computer to take online classes.

C．Engage in as many discussions and group sessions as possible.

D．Eventually, you will need to find what exactly works best for you.

E．The better you manage your time, the easier it will be to achieve your goals.

F．Make sure that your space is well lit with the right supplies necessary for your study.

G．Despite its huge benefits like added flexibility, this way of learning can be challenging for people.

【推荐3】Handwriting can create or break the first impression. If your handwriting is difficult for others to read, you will sometimes feel embarrassed.     1    . It needs lots of practice to improve your handwriting.

    2    . Try each of them out on a piece of paper by signing your name. Find out which type of pen you can write best with. You may be amazed at the change in your handwriting just by changing to another pen.

    3    . Do not just do what feels comfortable because that is just your old bad habit coming back. Try to hold the pen lightly and don’t press too hard.

Use your chosen pen to write Os on some pieces of lined paper. Write until you have filled up all the lines. Be careful with each O that you write.     4    . Practice writing Os as much as possible. Remember that practice makes perfect. You may practice for weeks or months if you need to.     5    .

As your handwriting shows some signs of improvement, go ahead and keep on practicing by writing more words.

A．Prepare different types of pens

B．Practice holding your pen in different ways

C．However, a bad writing habit is hard to break

D．Choose a type of pen with which you write best

E．It won’t help if you write a lot of careless Os on the paper

F．Two to three months’ practice is enough to get good handwriting

G．After you are confident in your Os, do the same thing with your name