The modern as well as lively island nation Singapore is very well-known across the globe for its evolution and making itself tip-top of education center. The last decade has well and truly seen its rise as a popular study destination. Singapore is home to some of the top universities in the world. It has rapidly become one of the top choices for international students.
The cost of living is big in Singapore. Thus, many rely on a part-time job to help their finances while they are studying. Today 75% of international students are engaged in some type of part-time work. Most find their part-time jobs from workclass.com, which is a leading platform in providing jobs by its cooperation with top-class companies and brands. They keep up-to-date with the fresh and new porosities for the natives as foreign students and scholars.
Any international student before starting to work must take care of many things, particularly his student work pass as well as permission from the university. While searching for a suitable job, it is important to take various things into account, such as the strict laws in the country.
A good job for international learners should:
◆Fit a student’s lifestyle—Part-time jobs that leave enough time for your curriculum and studying or offer flexible working hours.
◆Enable a student to develop stronger language skills—vital for international students who are not native English speakers.
◆Help a student mix quickly into a new culture and meet new friends.
◆Basically, offer some good work experience and open more career opportunities.
1. What makes Singapore a popular study destination?| A．Low living expenses. | B．World-Famous universities. |
| C．Easy entrance exams. | D．Full-time job opportunities. |
| A．By directly applying to companies. | B．By getting information from a website. |
| C．By seeking their teachers’ opinions. | D．By following the native students. |
| A．It helps improve social status. | B．It only admits English-speakers. |
| C．It benefits future career choices. | D．It offers fixed working hours. |
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【推荐1】Below are the future optional majors for you to take into consideration before entering college.
Architecture
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Architecture is the design of the built environment: buildings and their surroundings. As a profession, it is an art, science, and business with careers available in schools of architecture, and in architectural research.
Department of Architecture Design, 101 Alumni Hall, Phone: 513-529-7210
Accountancy
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Accountancy is the language of business. Accountants prepare profit and loss statements, cost studies, and tax reports. They can work for firms of any size, ranging from a large international firm to a small local accounting practice, and government.
School of Business, Student Services Office, Phone: 513-529-1712
Journalism
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Journalism includes the fields of Media & Culture, and Interactive Media Studies. In addition to essential reporting, writing, and editing skills, journalism combines the art of communication with the science of digital technology. Graduates may become magazine editors, reporters, or copywriters.
Department of Media, Journalism &Film, 206 Williams Hall, Phone: 513-529-5893
Anthropology
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Anthropology is the study of humans. Individuals and societies are complex and dynamic, which means anthropology covers a lot of ground. The study of people can lead to almost any career path, including education, health care, social work, international development, government and human relations.
Department of Anthropology, 120 Upham Hall, Phone: 513-529-8399
1. Which of the following directly involves the art of communication?| A．Architecture. | B．Accountancy. | C．Journalism. | D．Anthropology. |
| A．Graduates will receive further education for free. |
| B．Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree. |
| C．Graduates can apply for a position in government. |
| D．Graduates have a wider range of job chances. |
| A．Ordinary job hunters. | B．Senior high school graduates. |
| C．College students. | D．Primary school students. |
【推荐2】One of the most important ways to learn and master the English language is to read, read, and read. It is said that a good reader is also a good writer and a good speaker. However, in today’s world, reading is something that most children dislike doing.
There are simply so many distractions (分心的事物) that books, magazines, and newspapers are often ignored and they are in favor of video games and movies. And while video games and movies also play a role in helping the child learn the English language, they still can’t quite compare to reading.
And as a result, kids are learning less and less. Take a look at an elementary level text book. You’ll notice that the books for elementary students are filled with pictures and colours. Those pictures and colours in the elementary level text books aren’t there just for the sake (缘由) of design. Colours and pictures make us more engaged in the act of learning grammar. They catch our attention and help us retain (保留) more of what we read. This is especially true for little children who enjoy fun English.
Children are quite easily distracted. When you ask them to sit down and read quietly, their minds will often wander and it won’t take long before you find them doodling (涂鸦) and not doing what you told them to do. But if a book is colourful enough to catch a kid’s attention, then you’ll have a better chance at getting the kid to sit down long enough to learn English.
The same principle holds true for interactivity (互动). Like colours and pictures, interactive reading materials like English songs for kids also get the child engaged in what he or she is learning. Interactive reading materials get the child to focus since using them is almost like playing.
1. Why do children dislike reading?| A．They prefer newspapers. | B．They prefer films. |
| C．They prefer magazines. | D．They prefer books. |
| A．full of pictures | B．explained clearly | C．written clearly | D．not very hard |
| A．do what they prefer | B．have a good time |
| C．fix their attention for a longer time | D．sit still and quietly |
【推荐3】Getting your children to stop lying is challenging. There are many influences (TV, movies, video games and some great books) in which lies are common. Children see parents lie to others, if only to be polite. Most parents add to that with tales about the lives and activities of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, or to relieve fears. (“This will not hurt!”) Parents do this out of love, but for some children, lying can become a problem.
The most common reactions to children who lie are explaining why it is wrong and punishment. As ways of changing behavior, these are ineffective. Here are three better tools supported by research to use instead.
PRAISE: You could ask your child to say something that happened at school that is true. It is not critical what that is. This is about practice. When your child does so, praise him enthusiastically. Be specific: “That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!” and give your child a hug or a high five. If your child says something true in the course of her day, praise that behavior too. Aim for one or two interactions like this a day. If you happen to “catch” your child in a lie, be matter-of-fact in your disapproval. Say something like, “That is not true and could get you in trouble outside of the home; it is better to say the truth.”
MODEL: Tell the truth. This could be about something that happened when you were a child or something that happened during the day. It need not be dramatic. Another option is to play a game at dinner. Each person tells one thing that was true that day. Again, give a little praise to the child who normally lies if she plays along.
DE-EMPHASIZE PUNISHMENT AND MORALIZING: They are unlikely to change behavior or develop the conduct you want. That does not mean ignoring, lying or letting it go. Rather, use very light punishment (light criticism, a brief time-out). More severe, harsh or enduring punishments (shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting) are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying.
Try these procedures for two or three weeks and see where you are. Usually they can be dropped by then. It is unlikely that lying will be completely eliminated, but with the right encouragement, it can be dramatically lessened.
1. According to the passage, why is it a challenge to get kids not to lie?| A．They have problems telling truth from lies. |
| B．They are not criticized properly for lying. |
| C．They are much exposed to lies in life. |
| D．They tend to tell lies by nature. |
| A．Pretend not to have seen your kids lie even if they lie. |
| B．Praise your kids if they tell fewer lies in a day. |
| C．Play a game of making up stories at dinner. |
| D．Punish kids for lying in a mild way. |
| A．Reasons why it’s difficult to stop lying. |
| B．Tools with which to find out if your kids lie. |
| C．Proper ways to prevent tour kids telling lies. |
| D．Procedures of giving your kids encouragement. |
【推荐1】Every year, tens of thousands of kids aged 3 to 13 become Junior Rangers in different national parks across America. At Yosemite alone more than 20, 000 kids take part in the Yosemite Junior Ranger Program. If you want to be a Junior Ranger, you need to learn about the natural and cultural history, and make a promise to be a national park protector.
Here Is How YOU Can Become a Junior Ranger!
Earn yourself an official Junior Ranger Badge! You could become a Yosemite’s Junior Ranger today by completing the following steps:
●Buy your Junior Ranger Handbook in the nearest Visitor Center.
●Complete the pages in the handbook.
●Pick up rubbish.
●Attend a Guided Program.
●Return your completed handbook and a bag of rubbish to the Visitor Center.
●Make your official Junior Ranger Promise at a ceremony.
●Get your official Junior Ranger Badge.
After you become a Junior Ranger, you are encouraged to share your ranger stories with your friends, teachers and families.
1. Who can become Junior Rangers?| A．Children. | B．Parents. | C．Teachers. | D．Officers. |
| A．Read the handbook. | B．Learn American history. |
| C．Share ranger stories. | D．Protect the national parks. |
| A．four | B．five | C．six | D．seven |
【推荐2】Sightseeing in Paris? Here’s our city guide.
The Louvre
The largest museum in the world is famous for the artistic glories and also has the most visitors. The construction of the museum is a masterpiece in itself, or rather, a collection of masterpieces improved and added to from one century to another.
Price：€15, free for EU residents(居民) under 25.
Opening hours: 9:00 am~6:00 pm Mon, Thur, Sat, Sun;9:00 am~10:00 pm Wed, Fri.
Galeries Lafayette
High-end shops are hardly lacking in the centre of Paris. Take Galeries Lafayette for example. It goes without saying that the store has a handful of strong suits. In addition to its century-old history, it is the decoration that first impresses visitors.
Price:€15, free for EU residents under 25.
Opening hours: 9:30 am~8:00 pm Mon~Wed, Fri, Sat; 9:30 am~9:00 pm Thur.
Tour Montparnasse
Built in 1974 on the site of the old station, this 209m steel-and-glass building is actually shorter than the Eiffel Tower, but a better place for wonderful views of the city. A lift takes you up in 38 seconds to the 56th floor, where you’ll find the beauty of Paris.
Price:€11.50;free under 7.
Opening hours: 8:00 am~10:30 pm Mon~Thur, Sun; 9:30 am~11:00 pm Fri, Sat.
The Centre Pompidou
The exposed pipes make the Centre Pompidou one of the best-known sights in Paris, The then unknown Italo-British architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers won the competition with their inside-out boiler, which put air-conditioning, pipes and lifts on the outside, leaving an adaptable space within.
Price:€12, free under 18.
Opening hours: 11:00 am~10:00 pm Mon, Wed~Sun.
1. What do The Louvre and Galeries Lafayette have in common according to the text?| A．They have the same price of tickets. |
| B．Their decorations impress visitors. |
| C．They have the same opening time. |
| D．They have a unique style of construction. |
| A．The Louvre. | B．Galeries Lafayette. |
| C．Tour Montparnasse. | D．The Centre Pompidou. |
| A．Adaptable and fast lifts. | B．A good view of the whole Paris. |
| C．The boiler with air conditioners. | D．The exposed pipes. |
【推荐3】Ambassador Hotel
Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full.
Dilling Room
Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 a. m. to 9 : 30 a. m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a tray of breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a. m. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door before sleeping.
Lunch: 12 to 2: 30 p. m.
Dinner: 7: 30 p. m. to 9 p. m.
Room Service
This operates 24 hours a day ; phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.
Telephones
To make a phone call, dial 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths near the Reception.
Shop
The hotel shop is open for small things, gifts and makeups from 9 a. m. to 5 : 30 p. m.
Laundry
We have a laundry here and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to collect them.
Bar
The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p. m. and 7 p. m. to 1 a. m.
Banking
The reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies.
1. What should you do if you want to have your breakfast in your room?| A．Phone the room staff. |
| B．Phone the hotel shop. |
| C．Write down the required information on a card and hang it outside your door before sleeping. |
| D．Phone the dining room before you go to bed. |
| A．You can have a drink in the bar before noon. |
| B．You can get your clothes washed, ironed and returned within 12 hours. |
| C．You can buy some skin creams in the hotel. |
| D．You can phone the room staff to get the room service . |
| A．In a bedroom of a large international hotel. |
| B．In a hotel bar. |
| C．In a hotel dining room. |
| D．In the entrance of a small family hotel. |
【推荐1】How To Know When to Quit Your Job
A lot of us get frustrated with our jobs. But how do we know when we need to take a real change?
Determine if your job is affecting your health. If the stress from your job is affecting your physical or psychological health, it is a sure sign that it is time to leave. No amount of money or status is worth ruining your health, since you won’t be able to enjoy any of the things you have worked so hard for.
Think about whether or not you can continue to grow in your position.
Consider your other offers. Unless you become independently wealthy, you’ll probably need to get another job. Are the other offers as good as what you have?
| A．Check out your job prospects. |
| B．Analyze your financial situation. |
| C．In that case, it may be better to leave. |
| D．This will reduce your stress as well as your debt! |
| E．If they aren’t, you might want to think again about quitting. |
| F．Being bored at work is an easy way to become dissatisfied. |
| G．Quitting your job is a serious decision that requires much thought. |
【推荐2】Youth Job Connection Summer
TRENTON—BELLEVILLE—NAPANEE—PICTON
Youth Job Connection Summer Program is newly funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education for youth age 15—18. It replaces the former Summer Jobs for Youth Program.
Youth Job Link
TRENTON—NAPANEE—PICTON
Youth Job Link, is designed to help youth, aged 15 to 29, who do not face significant barriers to employment, but who could benefit from some extra help to plan their careers and transition to the labor market. The program will include youth-focused career exploration and career management services, as well as job search, readiness and matching assistance.
Youth Job Connection
TRENTON—BELLEVILLE—NAPANEE—PICTON
Youth Job Connection is a new initiative available through Career Edge that is designed to help young people between the ages of 15 and 29 living in Trenton, Belleville, Napanee and Picton who face multiple barriers to employment and are employable. This program provides access to employability and employment skills development, along with education/training and work experiences. The goal is to achieve long-term employment, meaningful careers, and success in their future working lives.
Please contact Career Edge at 613—969—0830 or 866—859—9222 if you require further information and/or are interested in accessing this program.
1. Which program is financed by the Ministry of Advanced Education?| A．Youth Job Link. | B．Youth Job Connection. |
| C．Youth Job Connection Summer. | D．Summer Jobs for Youth Program. |
| A．Through telephone. | B．Through the Internet. |
| C．Through a letter. | D．Through face-to-face communication. |
| A．The youth’s living places. | B．The problems faced by the youth. |
| C．The training programme. | D．The starting age. |
Choosing a suitable career today can be difficult for several reasons: There is far broader choice of careers; definitions of careers are changing and becoming more fluid; and companies have greater expectations for their employees. Most people joining the working world today are likely to change jobs several times. So there are a few simple things that you should know if you want to make the right career choices.
A skill and a talent are two different things. Skills can be learned, but people are born with talent. Although you might have a skill for something, you might not be interested in it. However, if you have a natural talent for something, you are more likely to enjoy doing it. Find out where your talent lie, and look for a job that lets you develop them.
The most valuable quality in the world of careers is experience. Careers always look very different once you are involved in them. If you are thinking about pursuing a certain career, you should find a person who already does it. Also, try to get as much experience as you can. It could be useful to gain some work experience at a company as a volunteer. If you do this, you can find out whether the job is right for you. As you won’t be getting any money, it is unlikely that you will have to keep doing it unless you enjoy it.
If you graduate at the top of your class, you may have the chance to find the perfect job. However, for most graduates, the biggest priority is simply finding work. The best way to choose between different options is to ask yourself, “Which job will give me the greatest chance of being excellent at something?” As you are just beginning your career, the best choice may not necessarily be the one that pays the highest salary.
1. What makes it difficult to choose a suitable career nowadays?2. A skill is something you learn while a talent is something
3. Why is experience the most valuable quality in finding a job?
4. According to the passage, the job that
5. What is the passage mainly about?
