Businesses are now in cost-cutting mode, Title Inflation (头衔通胀) has crept into the workplace Layoffs, hiring freezes and concerns about a recession are plaguing employers.
To balance this unique economic environment, employers have figured out a way to comfort employees and job applicants without spending more money. They are offering lofty-sounding titles to soften the blow of not providing a raise to internal employees or big compensation to job candidates.
An employee title is their identity. It gives them credibility in the office and makes them feel more powerful. In this sense, the policy is a sensible way to help retain staff an attract top candidates.
But if you do not really deserve the new title it could come back and haunt you. Recruiters will be pleased to find a candidate who is a perfect fit for a significant, well-paying position in terms of skills, background, and previous experience. However, a stumbling block arises when they notice the candidate has a higher title than the client offers. Since a recruiter wants to make a placement and earn a fee, they won’t waste time and will seek out other candidates who are a better fit.
Even if the recruiters decide to contact the candidate, there is a good chance the candidate won’t accept. Because most people aren’t aware that their title was inflated and believe it was a reward for their outstanding performance Understandably, they would be offended if they received a lower-level post. Now that you are at a certain level, you don’t want to go backward.
What’s more, if our current title is too high, it raises red flags. For example, when searching for a new job if your title is “director”, but the new role is under that level, the interviewer will curiously inquire, “why do you want to go down in tilt?” There will be a presumption from the hiring manager that something isn’t right. They may feel that the job seeker is leaving before being fired and willing to downgrade. Rather than trying to figure out the motivations of the candidate, they’ll move on to others who have a cleaner story without any baggage.
1. What does the underlined word “plaguing” in paragraph I probably mean?| A．Shocking. | B．Embarrassing. | C．Troubling. | D．Confusing. |
| A．Their salaries don’t match their titles. |
| B．They tend to look down upon others. |
| C．Their fear of being fired will disappear. |
| D．They get a good platform for development. |
| A．He will have a discussion with the client. |
| B．He will contact the job applicant immediately. |
| C．He will not take the candidate into consideration. |
| D．He will spare no effort to know more about the job applicant. |
| A．Entbusiastic. | B．Annoyed. | C．Appreciative. | D．Doubtful. |
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【推荐1】There’s a well-known story in the world of literary translators about the translator who was thrilled to see his work appear at great length in an article in a popular magazine. He had translated many novels by a little-known Scandinavian novelist, who he believed had been ignored and not received the attention or praise the novelist deserved. He had devoted much time to trying to get this novelist some recognition. The article agreed with his assessment of the novelist’s works mentioning long passages from his translations.
But something was missing. The translator searched in vain for a mention of his name. It didn’t appear anywhere. The translator’s joy at the coverage（报道）of the author he liked was considerably ruined by this. He felt that he himself should have had some recognition in the article. It was as if the translator did not exist, and all the efforts he had made had never happened.
Most people would agree that it was wrong of the magazine not to mention the translator. However, it is also true that most readers themselves operate in exactly the same way, and for them it is also as if the translator didn’t exist. When people read a translation of a novel, they want to feel they are reading what the novelist, and not someone else, wrote. They don’t want to be reminded that they are not reading, and would not be able to read, the original novel created by the novelist, not wishing to know who the translator was or pay any attention to what they have done.
In this global age, more and more works of fiction are being translated into more and more languages. Readers are now able to experience and understand other cultures more than ever through the reading of translated novels. So the works of more and more novelists can reach people in other parts of the world. This applies not only to new novels but also to fresh translations of old classics.
1. What can we know about the translator in Paragraph 1?| A．His opinion was shared by the magazine. |
| B．The novelist’s works were his favourite. |
| C．He often sent articles to the magazine. |
| D．The novelist got famous with his help. |
| A．Regretful. | B．Proud. |
| C．Upset. | D．Skeptical. |
| A．The contributions of novel translators. |
| B．The general attitude towards translators. |
| C．The readers’ different tastes in literature. |
| D．The importance of reading original works. |
| A．The shortage of able novel translators. |
| B．The number of readers of original works. |
| C．The value of novels in different countries. |
| D．The variety of fiction available to readers. |
【推荐2】Wanted: A Personal assistant
I’m a very busy woman, looking for an assistant to help me with certain important tasks.
·Work
I would love to have a nine-to-five job.
·Go on family vacations
I love my family, especially when I don’t have to spend time with them. Thus, I will require my employee to attend all family vacations in my place. Since I’ll miss out on spending time with my nephews, a good assistant will live-stream them for me the entire time.
·Exercise
I am determined to get in better shape but find exercising exhausting and tiring.
·Eat
Just kidding-I love eating!
·Date
I’m looking for love but find dating intimidating. Ideally, my employee will get a drink with a potential mate so he or she can do the tiresome work of getting to know someone and deciding whether I’ll like him. If the romantic candidate advances past a third date,
·Have a baby
I’m eager to have a child, but being pregnant and giving birth seems hard.
·Die
I just don’t think it’s for me.
| A．Children are so innocent and adorable. |
| B．I’m happy to let go of him and continue with the next one. |
| C．However, I find sitting in an office all day unbearable. |
| D．I’d be willing to step in and proceed with the relationship from there. |
| E．He or she will work out for a minimum of an hour a day and allow me to reap the benefits of his or her vigorous activity. |
| F．Likewise, bringing up a child seems horrible. |
| G．This is not your average assistant job. |
Wichita State University seeks to hire a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance, teaching experience at the professional or college level, the ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience.
For complete information see https://www.wichita.edu.
Associate/Full Professor in Theatre and Dance
The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of California, San Diego(http://www.theatre.uesd.edu)
is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Professional experience is required.
A review of applications will start on June1. The application deadline: September 1.
Technical Director in Performing Arts
DeSales University’s Division of Performing Arts seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month, staff position with the possibility of summer employment with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. BA degree or equivalent professional experience is required; MFA is preferred.
Please email materials to John. Bell@desales.edu.
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Director of Media Resources Center
Maryland Institute College of Art is seeking an assistant director of Media Resources Center in the Office of Academic Affaira.
Position qualifications include a degree in Art History or a related field with knowledge of art and design history, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and familiarity with Photoshop and scanning.
A review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants may email a letter of interest to jobs@ mica.edu. The salary differs depending on your experience. Please include desired salary in your letter of interest.
Application
Interested persons should electronically submit a covering letter highlighting their experience and qualifications, and names of three professional references with phone and email contact information using the Apply Now link above.
1. Wichita State University offers_______________.| A．A part-time assistant professor job | B．A job where people can work for many years. |
| C．A flexible pay to the future assistant professor | D．Work that requires people to act on the stage |
| A．DeSales University | B．Wichita State University |
| C．The University of California, San Diego | D．Maryland Institute College of Art |
| A．Applicants can apply for a position in it by sending an email. |
| B．The technical director has an opportunity to work for it. |
| C．It will last for 10 months in total in summer season. |
| D．DeSales University organizes this festival every year. |
| A．Employment Information. | B．University Introduction |
| C．Internet Technology. | D．Commercial Advertisement. |
【推荐1】The return of sports during the pandemic (大流行病) has been one of the fewest saviors for many people over the last year. It offers a sense of hope that, one day, things will return to some sort of normality.
The same is true in the world of esports (电子竞技), an industry that has played some of its biggest and most great games behind closed doors over the past 12 months.
René Romann is a huge fan of Team Liquid, a leading worldwide professional esports organization. “Following my favorite organization has provided relief during such difficult times. It’s interesting to see this online family, this Liquid family, and how we can help each other in certain situations, especially in this pandemic,” Romann told CNN Sport.
Studies show the number of esports fans rose rapidly and, with everyone stuck indoors due to the lockdown (封控), TV viewers increased again. “Keeping fans attracted is important for an organization like Team Liquid, which says its supporters are at the heart of everything it does,” Team Liquid’s CEO, Steve Arhancet, said. His team regularly sent handwritten letters and called fans over the phone in order to encourage that community feeling. It was something that he said had been extra important during such tough times.
“When you’re able to provide that kind of care and consideration for a family member or a friend or someone that you just care about, why is it different for a relationship between the sports team and its fans? It should be the same,” Arhancet told CNN Sport, “I think a lot of other teams take it for granted. They just assume that fans could just watch the content and that’s enough. It isn’t. Sports teams have to care, to listen and to remember. ”
1. What does René Romann think of Team Liquid?| A．It is rich. | B．It is large. | C．It is helpful. | D．It is small. |
| A．Its supporters. | B．Its equipment. | C．Its members’ skills. | D．Its size. |
| A．By changing its game rules. | B．By providing difficult contents. |
| C．By keeping in close contact with them. | D．By helping look after their family members. |
| A．How Team Liquid Became Professional |
| B．What Role Team Liquid Played in Esports |
| C．Why Sports Returned to Daily Life During Lockdown |
| D．How Team Liquid Made a Difference During the Pandemic |
【推荐2】While quite complicated at times, coding is a way of communicating with a machine ——in many ways similar to a human writing script and virtually anyone can learn it. It's made up of a set of rules and commands, and once you master them all, you can control a machine in any way you want!
Now, in the brave new world we live in, coding has become a new form of literacy, and the way of technology is progressing, understanding how machines work and how to "communicate" with them is going to be the new norm in future education.
So, what is coding in the first place? Responsible for bringing machines, websites, and applications to life, coding represents the act of issuing commands written in a programming language to achieve a specific result・ Most of everything you've seen on your desktop screen, a laptop or on an iPhone has been programmed by writing code sheets.
Why should kids learn how to code? On one hand, coding develops problem-solving skills. Writing code into a platform to make something "come to life" is a fairly high-precision craft. Through trial and error, a child will learn how to make something work and then even fix it if it fails along the way! On the other hand, coding gives them better job opportunities in the future. For all intents and purposes, programming is becoming increasingly popular and will be even more so in the future!
Learning how to code doesn't happen overnight. So, considering that the future has plenty of programming and technology for our children and us, having them get acquainted with this subject matters while they're still young. It is possibly the best way to give them an upper hand in education and find a well-paying job!
1. What is the key to learning how to code?| A．Being expert at communicating. | B．Mastering the rules and commands. |
| C．Possessing essential skills of writing. | D．Having interest in playing computer. |
| A．Principles of coding. | B．Importance of coding. |
| C．Explanation of coding. | D．Devices that need coding. |
| A．Advantage. | B．Pride. | C．Chance. | D．Permission. |
| A．Rules and Commands for Coding |
| B．Various Ways for Kids to Learn Coding |
| C．Benefits of Learning Coding at a Young Age |
| D．The Importance of Coding in Real Life |
【推荐3】My friend Tim was one of five children. His father was an alcoholic and died very young, and his mother was unable to support the family. Unfortunately, the children were separated and placed in foster homes (收养家庭)．
Tim dropped out of school and did nothing to further himself. He eventually went through a divorce. Tim’s brother, although experiencing the same childhood, educated himself and got a good job. He has a happy family and a wonderful home.
Both brothers gave a similar answer when asked why their lives turned out the way they did. They said, “You’d turn out this way too if you had a childhood like mine.” Neither of the brothers could change his past, but one of them adjusted (调整) his sail.
It doesn’t take much to find an excuse whether that is our family background, our lack of education, or that we live in the wrong city, or do not know the right people. Each one of these excuses has a solution. However, if you believe that there is nothing you can do to turn your life around, then you won’t be able to change your life for the better.
If you really desire to turn your life to a new course, to set your sail to a different port, it is a matter of choice. If you choose to move forward, the easiest way is to find a solution to your today’s situation. Solutions are there if you want to go after them. Sure, it may take some hard work, or the willingness to take a risk. But if you do not, then you will never have a different or happy life. Do not limit yourself by finding an excuse; only limit yourself by refusing to have an excuse.
1. Why does Tim’s brother have a happy life?| A．He had a happy childhood. |
| B．He tried hard to change his life. |
| C．He had a wonderful foster home. |
| D．He was the smartest of his family. |
| A．His laziness. |
| B．Not adjusting his sail. |
| C．His unhappy childhood. |
| D．Not having any opportunities. |
| A．really had no chance to improve his life |
| B．failed because he lived in the wrong city |
| C．was the most unfortunate man in the world |
| D．could have changed his life if he had chosen to |
| A．Adjust Your Sail |
| B．Say “No” to Excuses |
| C．Move Towards a Happy Family |
| D．How We Live Our Life is a Choice |
