Are you stuck in a job you don’t like? Many people hold ideas about jobs and careers that are holding them back. Let’s see the truth behind some career myths.
ACV (简历) is the only way to get a job.
To tell the truth, many employers don’t like or actually read CVs. Some employers would prefer to judge a person after a face-to-face meeting, or give them some part-time work first to see what they are truly like in the workplace.
Having an up-to-date CV is important when applying for jobs advertised in the paper, from larger organizations, or when you want to leave some information about yourself for the employers.
I have to make my decision now and stick to it.
There is a great saying: “Life is a journey not a destination.” Journeys are full of options.You make and change your decisions all the time based on new experiences and information.
Yes, you do have to make decisions, but you do not have to be limited by those career decisions by sticking to them.What’s more important is having a go and exploring new things.
I can’t get into the work I like because there are too few opportunities.
I have no doubt getting into work that you really want to do can be challenging. But I do also believe opportunities exist in most career areas because employment needs change all the time. One strategy I’d suggest if you can’t get your dream job is to go after what you want and grab any opportunity that moves you toward your dream job.
It’s the school’s responsibility to talk about careers and work.
Schools do have a part to play in providing career advice for students, but others also have a responsibility. I would suggest that a student-parent-school partnership approach is a far better way of looking at this. A lot of information is available on the internet, in the newspapers, through relatives and friends.
1. The passage was written mainly to ___________.| A．tell people how to get a good job |
| B．teach people how to behave in a job interview |
| C．correct some wrong ideas about looking for jobs |
| D．introduce right attitudes towards work |
| A．is the most important thing |
| B．is no longer popular |
| C．should be given face to face |
| D．should contain your latest information |
| A．students should use as many resources as possible when looking for a job |
| B．the school is the main source of career advice to students |
| C．students should rely on relatives and friends to find a good job |
| D．information on the Internet is not necessarily true |
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【推荐1】Are you scared about moving up to senior high school?It can be a new experience,but you shouldn't worry.We've put together a guide on how to survive the first week.
You're not alone
Remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat.They may not realize it,but they're just as nervous as you are.Moving to senior high is an opportunity,not a problem.Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules.
Teachers are ready to help!
If you're unsure what to do or are worried about anything then you had better ask for help.Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they're experienced in helping new students.Some senior high schools also have a “friends system”.If your school has this,then you will be paired with an older student.They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.
All change
There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school.You’ll have a homework diary or a student planner.You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms.You will have homework for different subjects on different days,so make sure you get organized.Make sure you have a copy of your school timetable written down so you know which rooms your classes are in and on which days you will have your different subjects.
Other points
If you've got an older brother or sister at the school then ask them for advice.
Be yourself! It sounds simple,but people will know you much better if you just act naturally.
Having early nights makes a difference and you’ll find it easier to get up in the morning!
1. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?| A．Other students have similar feelings to yours. |
| B．Other students have to learn boating with you. |
| C．Other students will help you solve your problems. |
| D．Other students will teach you politeness and new rules. |
| A．teachers won't blame them as parents do |
| B．teachers are good at helping solve problems |
| C．teachers are equal to every student |
| D．parents are too busy to help them |
①keeping a homework diary
②making a plan
③keeping a copy of school timetable
④getting yourself organized
⑤going to classrooms half an hour before the classes
| A．2 | B．3 |
| C．4 | D．5 |
| A．To tell students the importance of learning. |
| B．To warn students not to ignore friendship in senior high. |
| C．To make a difference when moving up to senior high. |
| D．To help new students to get used to life in senior high. |
【推荐2】The following are three simple language-learning exercises you can add to your daily plan.
Choose a word of the day. The idea of a word of the day as a language-learning exercise is a little out of date. It brings to mind the kind of person who would use a word in a sentence many times a day.
Collect and explore synonyms (近义词).When you’re learning a new language, it’s important to pay attention to those words having a similar meaning but used in different ways.
| A．Translate what you see and hear around you. |
| B．Find the reasons behind patterns you observe. |
| C．There’s another benefit that makes it important. |
| D．You can adapt them in any way that works best for you. |
| E．But focusing on just one word a day can really be very useful. |
| F．And surely any text you see in your native language can be translated. |
| G．For example, “big” and “vast” are synonyms, but you wouldn’t talk about a “vast dog.” |
【推荐3】Research shows that playful teasing between parents and their children can be a way to strengthen relationships, bring up difficult topics, and just have fun.
Teasing should also be a two-way street.
Teasing about a disappointing grade should only be used as a gentle reminder to study or do homework. It shouldn't be focused on the ability because that could make the situation worse. It’s not wrong to say to your child, “I'm disappointed that you got a C.”
From monsters under the bed to darkness and noises, fears that may seem silly to an adult may be very real to a child.
| A．Kids often feel hurt when teased by others. |
| B．Topics like appearance and weight are prohibited. |
| C．You have to be willing to let your child tease you about things. |
| D．But then you must work with them to figure out the cause. |
| E．But parents need to recognize when teasing becomes hurtful. |
| F．Laughing or teasing won't help them overcome their fears. |
| G．Teasing a child about sports performance can cause a child to quit the sport. |
【推荐1】Did you know that your weight gain might be less about your willpower and more about how you’ve decorated your home? Factors like the colors of your walls, how you store your food, or whether your bedroom is comfortable enough can all contribute to your eating habits. In short, your house may be making you fat. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.
Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less selfconscious (难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.
Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.
Don’t forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.
Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.
1. The text is especially helpful for those who care about _________.| A．their body shape | B．their home comforts |
| C．house buying | D．healthy diets |
| A．digest food better | B．regain their appetites |
| C．burn more calories | D．reduce food intake |
| A．Eat quickly. | B．Play fast music. |
| C．Use smaller spoons. | D．Turn down the lights. |
| A．Ways of Serving Dinner | B．Is Your House Making You Fat? |
| C．Effects of SelfConsciousness | D．Is Your Home Environment Relaxing? |
【推荐2】Nine out of 10 American adults have unhealthy metabolisms (新陈代谢) mostly because of the food they eat. Experts say it might be time for the government to regulate what Americans put in their mouths.
Dariush Mozaffarian, a heart doctor at Tufts University in Massachusetts worries people who are in poor metabolic health are at increased risk of getting heart disease and other serious health problems. “When you have nine out of 10 adults being metabolically unhealthy, largely due to diet-related illnesses, you know we have a broken system,” Mozaffarian said.
A big part of the problem is that Americans eat a lot of junk foods. Junk foods are processed foods like sweets or potato chips that provide little nutritional (营养的) value but are high in fat, salt and sugar. Junk foods are hard to resist because they contain things the body wants and needs. Linda Bartoshuk, a professor of food science at the University of Florida believes the problem is that the body has a hard time knowing when to stop wanting them. “We take in too much salt, sugar and fat, which produces all kinds of illnesses,” Bartoshuk said.
Mozaffarian is among health experts who are calling for more policies to help Americans eat healthier foods. He would like to see the government improve nutrition in existing foor programs, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Meals on Wheels SNAP provides economic aid to poor families to buy food, and Meals on Wheels delivers meals to older Americans
Mozaffarian also thinks food nutrition should be included in the health care system. There could be more nutritional education for health care workers, and students in medical school. While Mozaffarian believes nutritional education would be effective, changing Americans diet is more important. “We need to fix the food so that parents and kids who are busy and out wanting to enjoy their lives can get nutritious, affordable food,” he said.
1. What does Mozaffarian think is the main reason for more serious health problems?| A．The government system. | B．The quantity of food. |
| C．The poor metabolisms. | D．The unhealthy diet. |
| A．They have addictive qualities. |
| B．They are full of taste and nutrition. |
| C．They can be purchased conveniently. |
| D．They are affordable for most consumers. |
| A．Senior citizens. | B．Poor families. |
| C．School children | D．Patients with heart disease. |
| A．The nutritional education is still far from satisfactory |
| B．Parents with kids are too busy to cook nutritious food. |
| C．Changing American people’s eating habits does matter. |
| D．More measures should be taken to guarantee food safety |
【推荐3】I believe in daydreaming now and then—especially when I’m hiking. Being in nature allows my mind to wander where it will, which often starts my creativity as a writer and musician. Now some new science suggests that daydreaming may actually make us happier and more creative.
Daydreaming may be good for creativity
Mind—wandering has been associated with creativity for centuries. A study found that people who mind—wandered performed better on their task, the answer coming to them in a flash.
When people’s minds wander in ways that seem meaningful to them, they tend to have more creative ideas and feel more inspired at the end of the day, too. Interestingly, this is true for both writers and everyday people.
Now, findings from a 2021 study suggest that mind—wandering can actually improve your mood. In this study, the researchers found that when people’s thoughts were off—task, they generally felt more negative. But if their thoughts were free—moving. It had the opposite effect, helping people feel happier.
Can we be better mind—wanderers?
Researchers warn that mind—wandering when you need to be focused on a task could cause problems. So, let your mind wander when you’re doing tasks that don’t require focus.
So, just having more control over when mind—wandering happens and the kind of thoughts that you have would be very useful.
| A．The key is that we do it the right way. |
| B．Mind—wandering can help boost our mood. |
| C．I find that science supports my own experience. |
| D．Taking a break might be good for our productivity |
| E．People didn’t even know how they got to the solution |
| F．I hope people will explore the limits of mind—wandering |
| G．This may help you feel better or come up with creative ideas |
【推荐1】The first impression is very important when you attend an interview.
A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important.
Try to be as natural as possible.
Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and warmth in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer.
Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview.
| A．But pay attention to your body language. |
| B．Interviewers often make a decision in the first three minutes of the interview. |
| C．You will never get a second chance to make the first impression. |
| D．Listen to questions carefully. |
| E．Interviewers know that they don’t expect you to be completely relaxed. |
| F．A smile shows a confident and positive attitude. |
【推荐2】It feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly my mother will push the conversation into the Third World War. She’ll talk about my lack of (缺乏) bright future because I don’t plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I don’t want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major (主修) in English, she nearly had a heart attack.
“Why can’t you be like my co-worker’s son?” she shouts all the time. Her co-worker’s son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I don’t know what to say except that I simply can’t be like Mr. Perfect as I’ve called the unnamed co-worker’s son. I can’t be like him. I am the type of the person who loves to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve something because of loving it, not because of fame or salary.
I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. I’ve seen my mother struggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 am and usually comes back home around 5:00 pm or even 6:00 pm.
However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesn’t mean I’ll be successful. I’d rather follow my dreams and create my own future.
1. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．The author’s mother argued about something angrily with him. |
| B．The author’s mother expressed different opinions on the war. |
| C．The author’s mother liked talking with him but got angry easily. |
| D．The author’s mother quite disagreed about what to eat for dinner. |
| A．To persuade the author to become a doctor. |
| B．To tell the author to learn as hard as he can. |
| C．To encourage the author to receive a scholarship. |
| D．To ask the author to earn much more money. |
| A．Her plans for future. | B．Her need to control. |
| C．Her poor knowledge. | D．Her struggle with life. |
| A．The author will become an engineer as his mother wishes. |
| B．Being a scientist is sure to earn high fame and salary. |
| C．The author may choose major according to his interest. |
| D．The author shows little interest in learning English. |
【推荐3】Career coaches provide a series of services, from helping you figure out what you want to do to exploring chances for career growth.
Know what type of professional you need to hire.
Try sample lessons to find the right one. Most coaches offer free sample lessons, which help you get to know their styles clearly. You may need a coach with career experiences, or you may need one who offers life advice. If you aren’t sure what you want, ask questions.
Consider cost, and make contact. Coaching fees are not the same. Some coaches charge more for polishing resumes, while others include that in the overall price.
| A．Make sure you have a well-designed resume. |
| B．You need to understand what you’re receiving for the expense. |
| C．Career coaches also provide services for your personal training. |
| D．Thus, you can assess whether the coach understands your needs. |
| E．Engaging with a career coach requires an investment of time and money. |
| F．Know which services you need and be open to services you don't know you need. |
| G．Career coaches can help you decide how to make full use of your professional potential. |
