If you go to the Rehabilitation Institute in Chicago, you will see someone working to help patients. The job, which takes patience and skills, helps people do more. These persons are Physical Therapists. And I'm glad to be one of them.
I work closely with people who have hurt themselves. Their injuries may be as mild as having a painful shoulder, knee or back, or as severe as having paralyzed legs and/or arms. It's my job to evaluate what their problems are and come up with ways to help make them better and stronger.
I need to be able communicate well with people of all ages and backgrounds every day. I need to be able to talk to people I’ve never met and ask them personal questions that help me to understand what is wrong with them.
I chose to go into physical therapy because I love to be with people and talk with them. I decided that I didn’t want to use the computer all day or answer the telephone or be in a lab doing experiments.
To prepare to become a Physical Therapist, I had to finish college and then went to graduate school for 3 years, attaining the master degree. In that time, I learned all the muscles in the body and all the organs and how they work. I mastered as much as possible in biology, chemistry, math, physics, physiology and psychology.
What I like about my job is that it is always very interesting and never boring. I like that I am never alone but surrounded by people all the time. They tell me that I have made a difference in their lives and when I go home at night, I know that I have touched someone else’s life and they appreciate the work I did for them.
1. According to the text, what does a Physical Therapist do?A.Curing patients of their severe diseases. |
B.Helping patients know more about the hospital. |
C.Offering tips to make patients better in their life. |
D.Making patients solve their problems independently. |
A.Good communication ability. | B.Good experimenting ability. |
C.Good computer ability. | D.Good observing ability. |
A.The author just finished his college. |
B.The author acquired all-round knowledge. |
C.The author thinks his job is boring. |
D.The author likes doing experiments. |
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【推荐1】At just 40 years old,hip-hop star Kasseem Dean,more popularly known as Swizz Beatz,has amassed(积累)a track record,lifestyle and nearly$70 million net worth that would inspire most of us to retire early.So why does Dean continue to both work extremely hard and try projects that come with the risk of rejection?
During our interview for Uncommon Drive,a video series for USA&Main that seeks to find out the motivations and magic of world-class business people,Dean provided a memorable answer:“You only have so much time—once it’s gone you don’t get it back.Don’t focus on money;focus on building something greater than yourself.If you’re not making history,you’re wasting your time on Earth.”
When you look at his answer,you will learn two important lessons.The first is in“making history”.Doing so requires awareness.You must fully understand what has and has not been achieved in the market you’ve entered.Dean makes every effort with the goal of creating something important that has not been done before and will be remembered for its impact beyond his years.
The second part of his statement is just as powerful.In this interview,he never once said he is“trying”to make history.Instead,he has told himself that no matter what difficulty there is,it’s just going to happen.“I’m going to make history.”Dean said.
After talking to Dean for nearly 45 minutes,it was clear to me that he has removed all ego(自我)from a statement that might otherwise be misread as false pride.I believe it’s a brilliant hack—rather than focus on all the reasons why a project can’t be realized,he has convinced himself of the possibility.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To lead to the main topic. |
B.To describe a star’s success. |
C.To express admiration for a star. |
D.To explain the meaning of success. |
A.His desire to be famous. |
B.His wish to be wealthy. |
C.His adventurous spirit and imagination. |
D.His life goal to leave his mark on history. |
A.He takes a pride in his work. |
B.He can predict the possibility. |
C.He always believes in himself. |
D.He gets prepared for his career. |
A.How does Kasseem Dean face rejection? |
B.What makes Kasseem Dean work hard? |
C.How does Kasseem Dean make history? |
D.Why doesn’t Kasseem Dean want to retire? |
【推荐2】I chose to take psychology because one is able to better understand himself, understand others, and learn how people think, so I can use that to my advantage in the business world.
I also think it is important to be accepting and tolerant of others and their certain beliefs about different matters. Some people like activities and subjects that I may not entirely agree with. It is important to learn why they believe what they do. People are different throughout the world.
My final reason for taking psychology is that I can better understand people from a business standpoint.
I know the effort I put into this course will benefit me later in life. Of course, learning the course may be challenging at times.
A.If I had to predict, I would say a mix of both. |
B.But there are similarities between them. |
C.Psychology is beneficial to my future. |
D.Positive psychology has developed rapidly via the Internet. |
E.It is vital to know what consumers want and need. |
F.I often wonder why I like the items, subjects, and activities that I do. |
G.However, what I learn will influence my future decisions and goals. |
【推荐3】My first term at MIT(麻省理工学院)was awesome—I got all A’s, and I declared math as my major. My parents were expecting me to become a doctor like them so I was trying to satisfy them. But I was desperately running away from them. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. My third term, I ended up with a D in math. I didn’t do that well in my other classes, either. It seemed like all my friends were doing so well, getting opportunities over the summers.
My fifth term, I realized that I was awful at higher-level math. I had lost all confidence in myself. I went to a few classes at the beginning of the term, but after by midterm, I had totally stopped. My only relief was the dance team I was on. I would sleep all day, and then go to dance practice, and then go back to sleep. As expected, I failed in all of my classes and had to withdraw from MIT.
I had no choice but to tell my parents. Instead of yelling or hitting me, though, they just held me and cried. The next day, my dad took a day off from work and took me to a nearby, small arts college.
I had lost all confidence in myself. Before my first biology test, I didn’t think I could pass. I did pass. Since I had so much free time, I decided to join a biology lab. I realized that was what I wanted to do! I wanted to be a scientist!
This past May, I graduated with the highest honors, and now I have my PhD in biology. Though it ended up taking me 5 years to graduate from college, I can say now that dropping out of MIT was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I’ve realized that a person is not their grades. I’ve realized how much my parents loved me. I’ve finally discovered my passion(热情)in life!
1. How was the author’s first term at MIT?A.He was busy with exams. | B.He knew his goals clearly. |
C.He did well in all subjects. | D.He was fed up with math. |
A.They hit him. | B.They yelled at him. |
C.They quit their jobs to teach him. | D.They forgave him for what he did. |
A.rebuilt his confidence | B.volunteered at many labs |
C.found it hard to learn biology | D.hated the learning environment |
A.He felt sorry for his parents. | B.He discovered his true interest. |
C.He realized the importance of grades. | D.He felt ashamed of his failing at MIT. |
【推荐1】In an exhibition at the National Railway Museum in York, England, Lin Qi, a 26-year-old assistant project manager, is featured as one of the “railway heroes” who helped key workers to move around the country during the pandemic(疫情). Qi is part of a team working on High-Speed 2, known as HS2, a low-carbon railway that will eventually connect some of the UK’s biggest cities using trains that can travel up to 224 miles per hour.
“The happiest thing for me is getting to see a design on paper become a physical project,” Qi tells the reporters. With HS2, she says she also enjoys working on a project that is bringing new opportunities and creating new jobs.
Born in Zhuzhou, Hunan province in China, Qi moved to the UK when she was three years old. Qi studied architecture at university before taking a job with an engineering company. Architecture is designing buildings. Qi says that in her job she feels excited about connecting people and that trains and railways are an important part of that.
Engineering uses science and maths to build machines and other structures, such as bridges, buildings and railways. “Males have been playing the leading role in these fields but this is changing fast,” says Qi. On 23 June, International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the work women are doing with big projects such as HS2. This year’s theme is “engineering heroes”.
On being selected to take part in the exhibition. Qi said, "It was an honor to be asked to take part and I hope to inspire more young people, particularly women, to consider a career in the construction and engineering industry".
For anyone wanting to follow a similar career. Qi advises, “have a goal in mind but be open-minded and flexible.” She says that five years ago she wouldn’t have imagined that she would be working in this sort of job. However, she says, “there is a lot of opportunity in engineering, not just for women but for everyone. I look forward to new challenges. ”
Simon Russell, project director for the Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy Joint Venture, said, "Qi is part of a generation of bright and confident young people that are building their careers on this exciting project. She’s an excellent role model and we’re hugely proud of her achievements to date. "
1. From the passage, what can we learn about HS2?A.The railway helps create new job opportunities |
B.The high-speed railway will connect all UK cities |
C.The railway may bring about much pollution. |
D.It is the first high-speed railway in Britain. |
A.By using some famous sayings. | B.By giving her own example. |
C.By listing some figures. | D.By showing the benefits |
A.Independent and determined. | B.Responsible and energetic. |
C.Creative and romantic. | D.Confident and flexible |
A.Lin Qi has made great contributions to HS2. |
B.Girls are expected to play an important role in engineering |
C.HS2 assistant engineer is recognized for her important role. |
D.Britain is speeding up the development of railway. |
【推荐2】British people work some of the longest hours in Europe, but are among the least productive. Now some companies are shortening the working week to increase efficiency, health and happiness.
Rich Leigh has introduced a four-day week at his PR company. In fact, his entire company has Friday off, because his firm has adopted a four-day week. It is one of several UK businesses that now operate like this: staff still get paid their previous five-day salary, but they work a day less. The company found that they achieved just as much-and there were even signs of growth. “The key to the scheme’s success,” Leigh says, “is how happy our employees now are.”
The average British worker takes only a 34 minute lunch break and works 10 hours overtime each week (more often than not this is unpaid). Yet UK productivity falls seriously behind their European neighbors, who tend to work fewer hours.
British working practices have caused loss and damage to the nation’s health and happiness. More than half a million workers in the UK were signed off with work-related stress or anxiety last year. Moreover, the work landscape itself is changing. Automation and AI will have a significant impact on the labor market, where unsteady work becomes more common.
Britain is the only EU member that allows workers to ignore the EU working time limit and work longer hours. For campaigners, now is the time for a change. O’Grady, an advocate, argues that where businesses have increased their profits (利润)as a result of automation, success should be shared with workers in the form of reduced hours. “It’s time to share the benefits from new technology, not allowing those at the top to grab them for themselves.” she says.
1. We can learn from the passage that ________.A.British people are the least productive in the world |
B.Most companies in Britain have conducted a four-day week |
C.PR company has witnessed a rise in employees’ happiness |
D.British people work longer and get more payment than other countries |
A.The working time of British workers is within the EU limit. |
B.In productivity, Britain is beaten by the United States. |
C.Profits gained from new technology are on the decrease. |
D.Automation and AI are likely to cause an unsteady work market. |
A.It’s time for employers to share the increased profits created by automation. |
B.Workers should benefit from automation in the form of less working hours. |
C.New technology should belong to both businesses and workers. |
D.Businesses can’t make more profits without new technology. |
A.To introduce some British firms’ switch to a four-day working week. |
B.To explain the reasons why British workers suffer stress and anxiety. |
C.To appeal for more reasonable working conditions. |
D.To show the present productivity problem in Britain. |
【推荐3】Clock making is a traditional craft which involves the building and repair of clocks. But it is now on the red list drawn up by the Heritage Crafts Association(HCA), which has warned that more specialists are retiring than entering the profession.
David Poole, a former master, said, “The shortage of clock makers is a problem. Whereas there used to be clock makers on the high street, a clock repair shop is a rare sight today. People will find it extremely difficult to identify anyone to repair their clocks.”
There are only about 250 makers and repairers left across Britain, according to HCA’s research. When specialists are near retirement, they often cannot afford to take on apprentices(学徒)as happened in the past. Besides, it is feared that the few training courses that have survived will not fill the gaps.
Howard Walwyn, a leading dealer in Kensington, warned that, if expertise in repairing is lost, clocks will become inanimate objects rather than living things, adding, “Most clock makers have fiddled with(捣鼓)clocks as kids, taking them apart, and trying to get them to work. The problem is that young kids now are spending all their time in front of screens and show little interest in clock making. I've got some younger clock makers, but they're few and far between.”
“There are also concerns that too many clock makers are prepared to use modern mechanical solutions to make a clock work, even if those solutions are aesthetically(审美地)wrong,” said Jonathan Betts, an adviser to the National Trust. He added, “Museum collections and more sensitive private collectors would much rather not have a clock cleaned so it looks brand new, but an awful lot of restorers reject that.” Mr. Poole, who became a clock maker in the1990s,said,“There are few people coming into the business. Most people who are in it are edging towards retirement, as am I. If people aren't skilled, all those lovely things won't be looked after properly.”
1. What does the underlined phrase "on the red list"in paragraph 1 mean?A.On top of standard. | B.In need of improvement. |
C.In response to demand. | D.At risk of extinction. |
A.Its pairing each apprentice with a specialist. |
B.Its tailoring training programs for apprentices. |
C.Its bringing in new blood by employing apprentices. |
D.Its postponing experienced specialists' retirement age. |
A.A relatively low salary. | B.The lack of interest in clock making. |
C.The tough employment environment. | D.A limited number of training courses. |
A.Many repairers adopt modern methods in clock making. |
B.Many restorers are incapable of fixing mechanical clocks. |
C.Private collectors show no interest in traditional techniques. |
D.Museums refuse to include cleaned clocks in their collections. |