When the company was small, Google cared a lot about getting kids from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. But Laszlo Bock, Google’s former Senior Vice President of People Operations, said it was the "wrong" hiring strategy. Experience has taught him that there are exceptional kids at many other places, from state schools in California to those in New York. "What we find is that the best people from places like these are just as good if not better as anybody you can get from any Ivy League school," said Bock, who authored a book titled "Work Rules!".
So what else does Google not care about:
Grades: Google’s data shows that grades predict performance for the first two years of a career, but do not matter after that.
Brain-teasers: Gone are interview questions such as: Why are manhole covers (井盖) round? How many golf balls can fit in a school bus? "Our research tells us those questions are a waste of time," Bock said. "They’re a really coachable skill. The more you practice, the better you get at it."
Here’s what Google does care about:
Problem solvers: Your cognitive (认知的) ability, or how well you solve problems.
Leaders: The idea is not whether you were president of the student body or vice president of a bank, but rather "When you see a problem, do you step in and help solve it?" and then critically, "Are you willing to let somebody else take over, and make room for somebody else? Are you willing to give up power?"
Googleyness: That’s what Google calls its cultural fit. It’s not "Are you like us?" Bock said. "We actually look for people who are different, because diversity gives us great ideas."
"What’s most important is that people are intellectually humble, willing to admit when they’re wrong, and care about the environment around them ...because we want people who think like owners not employees," Bock said.
1. What does Bock mean in Paragraph 1?| A．People from state schools can be as good. |
| B．Google prefers kids from Ivy League schools. |
| C．Hiring is a hard job for Google. |
| D．State schools are worse than Ivy League ones. |
| A．What are your grades like? |
| B．What is the significance of the "dead beef"? |
| C．How would you improve a Google product? |
| D．How would you solve homelessness in Seattle? |
| A．One eager for power. |
| B．One solving problems well. |
| C．One willing to step aside. |
| D．One operating an organization. |
| A．Being unique | B．Being diverse |
| C．Being qualified | D．Being loyal |
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【推荐1】In October, Mediterranean fruit flies were discovered in an area of Los Angeles. California is a big farming state, and this was serious news for farmers. The Mediterranean fruit fly, often known as the “Medfly”, is one of the most serious threats faced by farmers worldwide. Once the Medfly makes its way into an area, it can be very hard to get rid of.
The fies lay their eggs in over 300 kinds of fruits and vegetables. When the eggs hatch, they turn into worm-like larvae (幼虫) that can ruin these products. The problem is that it can be hard to know that the flies are there until it’ s too late. That’ s because the fruits and vegetables still look normal even after the eggs are laid inside. So the damaged fruits and vegetables can be sent to other places, allowing the Medflies to spread.
Mediterranean fruit fies were first found in California in 1975, but they really became a problem in the 1980s. Luckily, Califormia has developed a program to control the Medflies. The program involves using planes to drop millions of Medflies over the area. That may sound like a bad idea, but it’ s actually a tricky way to make sure that Medfly numbers go down.
The trick? The airplanes only drop male flies, and all of them have been treated so that they are sterile. This means that even though they can mate with female fruit flies, the eggs produced will never grow or hatch.
In the early growing stages, these sterile flies are grown in labs in Hawaii and Guatemala. The insects are colored with a special substance to make sure they won’t be confused with wild Medflies.
These immature insects are then sent to Califormia in huge numbers -around 200 million a week. They’ re raised until they’ re adults, and then they’ re treated to be sterile. Finall , the flies are released from airplanes, sing a special method designed to spread them out over a wide area. The government says that the number of infestations (times when flies are found) has been cut by over 90%.
1. What troubles farmers about the Medflies?| A．The wide spread of them. | B．The instant damage caused by them. |
| C．The difficulty in detecting them early. | D．The strong team spirit of them. |
| A．hard to get along with | B．difficult to see in the wild |
| C．unlikely to become fully grown | D．unable to produce young |
| A．To make them distinguishable. | B．To make them more attractive. |
| C．To shorten their treatment process. | D．To speed up their growth. |
| A．Practical and successful. | B．Complex and inapplicable. |
| C．Eco-friendly but fruitless. | D．Time-saving but dangerous. |
【推荐2】Meditation( 冥想）is widely recommended as a health-boosting practice. Basic mediation involves sitting in a comfortable position and trying to quiet your mind by thinking of nothing.
Here are some methods to start a basic meditation practice.
Focused Meditation
You can concentrate on something visual, like a statue; something auditory, like a recording of ocean waves; something constant, like your own breathing; or a simple concept, like “unconditional compassion.”
Activity-Oriented Meditation
Activity-oriented meditation is a form of mindfulness that combines meditation with activities you may already enjoy, or with new activities that help you focus on the present.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness can be a form of meditation that, like activity-oriented meditation, doesn’t really look like meditation. This simply involves staying in the present moment rather than thinking about the future or the past.
Whichever method you choose, keep in mind that a consistent practice—even just quieting the mind for five minutes a day—is more useful than sessions that are longer but infrequent.
| A．As thoughts appear in your mind, just let them go. |
| B．It’s not always easy to do if you don’t already practice it. |
| C．Some people find it easier to do this than to focus on nothing. |
| D．Without practice, many find it difficult to turn off the voice inside their head. |
| E．Focusing on sensations you feel in your body is one way to stay “in the now.” |
| F．It involves experiencing each moment, letting it go, and then experiencing the next. |
| G．You join in a repetitive activity or one where you can get “in the zone” and experience “flow.” |
【推荐3】Everyone likes to be the student everyone else is happy to be around. If you want to become a great classmate, follow these steps.
1. Be smart.
Study! It can be boring, but you need to study if you want to be smart.
Read nonfiction books!
Listen up in class! You need to pay attention if you’re going to learn anything and become smarter. If you’re sitting beside someone that you usually talk to or someone who is talking in class to the point where you can’t pay attention, talk to the teacher about getting a new seat.
2. Be a good leader.
In a group project, take charge!
3. Be approachable and friendly.
Give out praise! Don’t tell fake praise, though. Be sincere! Your classmates will take you more seriously and feel much better about the praise you gave them.
Be sure to have good hygiene(卫生)!
| A．This will make the person feel accepted. |
| B．Nobody is approachable when they smell. |
| C．Sit down and tell everyone to give their ideas. |
| D．If your teacher says no, tell the person to be quiet. |
| E．Always have a smile on your face and good posture. |
| F．Take up tasks unless someone else offers to do them. |
| G．You will learn new things by reading informational books. |
【推荐1】Kansas City Girls Academy has a program for girls struggling in life. It is designed to help girls build inner strength to overcome challenges. If your girls have emotional difficulties or failing in school, this program is designed just for them.
Group Treatment. It is made up of several small groups weekly, led by our counselors (顾问) and staff. These include problem-solving, positive friend relationship, emotional management and special group designed for special treatment needs. All group processes develop emotional growth in a safe and confidential (机密的) setting.
Individual Treatment. It is provided to each student with a minimum of one part every other week. The parts help students gain insights into their individual behaviors and establish a trusting relationship with their counselor. In this setting, students process issues that are too sensitive for them to share with a group.
Family Treatment. It is provided by a weekly telephone meeting. Parents give treatment as an necessary part of the program. Kansas City Girls Academy encourages families to visit during planned family weekends. Family and students meet with their counselor for treatment. Parents and children also participate in parent support groups, parent-teacher meetings, workshops, and graduation ceremonies (典礼).
Horse Treatment. In partnership with Returning Glory, we offer each girl horse treatment. Horses are powerful and effective in helping people, whether child, youth or adult. They have much to teach us about our patterns of behavior, communication, and relationships. Horses are excellent “teachers,” coupled with trained teachers. Interacting with horses can often provide invaluable assistance in addressing challenging life issues in a fun, non-threatening learning environment.
1. Which treatment can have an emotional growth effect?| A．Individual Treatment. | B．Family Treatment. |
| C．Horse Treatment. | D．Group Treatment. |
| A．By holding a weekly telephone meeting. | B．By holding a daily telephone meeting. |
| C．By giving a weekly interview. | D．By giving a daily interview. |
| A．Nurses. | B．Doctors. | C．Schoolgirls. | D．Parents. |
【推荐2】Rioghna and Hannah Pittock spent the first few minutes feeling sorry for themselves. Rioghna,a junior at Rochester Mayo High School, had spring sports to play. Hannah,a senior at University of Chicago , was going to have a spring break in Aruba. However , both were canceled because of COVID-19. But they soon recovered and now they are sitting at home , solving Rochester's problems in their way. Pointing to the computer screen, Hannah tells her sister,“She is a nurse and her child needs to be matched.”
The two sisters birthed their plan last Saturday on the drive home from picking up Hannah in Chicago. As more medical workers were sent to work, fighting against the fierce pandemic (流行病), the sisters knew many of their families would need childcare. At the same time, teens throughout Rochester were off school. So on Sunday, Hannah and Rioghna launched Step Up To Sit. Already they're paired more than 40 families with sitters.
“The young people in the community are stepping up to do their part,” Hannah says, “We are delighted that we' re having an impact on people's lives in this hard time.”For the last four days,160 teens have registered to help, most willing to work free. if paired with a family in need. With more and more teens joining in, the two sisters decide to launch Step Up To Shop,a platform for teens to deliver groceries to seniors.
Rioghna acknowledges people of her age get a bad reputation as smartphone-addicted and selfish. The Pittock sisters are proving otherwise,“Amid the pandemic，people should be allowed to be upset and allowed to be a little bit down about the upset in their lives, but it's about something bigger and recognizing we all have our part to play here,”Rioghna says.
1. Why did the two sisters feel sorry for themselves?| A．They would join in activities separately. |
| B．They had to give up their planned activities. |
| C．They were infected with COVID-19 seriously. |
| D．Their parents were sent to battle COVID-19. |
| A．pair medical worker families with teen sitters |
| B．call on teens to deliver groceries to seniors |
| C．spread basic health knowledge to people |
| D．instruct teens to study online at home |
| A．Tolerant. | B．Humble. |
| C．Caring. | D．Stubborn. |
| A．Smartphone addiction makes teens selfish. |
| B．The Pittock sisters acted on a low profile. |
| C．People can do nothing against pandemic. |
| D．There is some misunderstanding of teens. |
【推荐3】Lego is considering a brick rental plan in an attempt to cut down on plastic waste. The Danish toymaker has promised to make all its bricks from sustainable sources by 2030 and is investing significant resources into finding alternatives.
Tim Brooks, vice-president responsible for sustainability, said the company was “totally open” to the idea of a product rental plan but admitted that lost pieces could produce a significant problem. He said the rental scheme was "possible" but admitted there were some "technical barriers", one of which is the complexity of some Lego sets, many of which contain thousands of pieces. "What are the chances of giving them to an eight-year-old child and getting them all back again?" Mr Brooks added.
Lego has come under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint among growing international alarm about the impact of plastic waste on the environment. Lego reportedly gives off around a million tons of carbon dioxide each year, with about three-quarters coming from raw materials that go into factories. It produces 19 billion pieces per year—36,000 a minute—that are made of plastic and much of the inner packaging is also plastic.
So far, the only breakthrough has been the development of a line of bricks made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane. The green trees, plants and flowers were first included in Lego sets late last year but account for only one-two percent of the total amount of plastic elements produced.
Henrik Ostergaard Nielson, a production administrator in Lego's factory, told the New York Times last year, “We need to learn again how to do this. The company has invested more than €100, 000,000 and hired 100 people to research non-plastic alternatives. It is aiming to keep all of its packaging reusable by 2025.”
1. What is the aim of Lego’s brick rental plan?| A．To cut down on its costs. | B．To reduce plastic waste. |
| C．To seek alternative resources. | D．To deal with technical barriers. |
| A．Negative. | B．Confident. | C．Ambiguous. | D．Objective. |
| A．Listing figures | B．Making comparisons | C．Giving examples | D．Giving definition |
| A．Lego will not make new products after 2025. | B．Lego has already bought non-plastic alternatives. |
| C．Lego is making efforts for eco-friendly products | D．Lego's green technology is relatively backward. |
【推荐1】Doctors in hospital emergency rooms often see accidental poisonings. A frightened parent arrives with a child who swallowed a cleaning liquid. Or perhaps the harmful substance is a medicine. Or it might be a chemical product meant to kill insects. These are common causes of accidental poisoning.
In cases like this, seek medical help as soon as possible. Save the container of whatever caused the poisoning. And look on the container for information about anything that stops the effects of the poison. Save anything expelled from the mouth of the victim. That way, doctors can examine it.
In the past, some people forced poisoning victims to empty the stomach. They need a liquid syrup of ipecac(催呕剂) to do this. But an organization of children’s doctors no longer advises parents to keep syrup of ipecac. The American Academy of Pediatrics says some poisons can cause additional damage when they come back up the throat.
Millions of people know a way to save a person who is choking on something trapped in the throat. The method is commonly known as the Heimlich Manoeuvre or abdominal thrusts(腹部按压), which you can do by getting directly behind a sitting or standing person. Put your arms around the victim’s waist. Close one hand to form a ball. Place it over the upper part of the stomach below the ribs. Place the other hand on top. Then push forcefully inward and upward. Repeat the abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled from the mouth. For someone who is pregnant or very fat, place your hands a little higher than with normal abdominal thrusts.
Red Cross experts say taking these steps can save many lives. But they also warn that abdominal thrusts are not for people who have almost drowned. They say the use of the method could delay other ways to re-start breathing in the victim. Abdominal thrust should be used only in cases where a near-drowning victim is choking on an object.
To learn more about first aid, ask a hospital or organization like a Red Cross or Red Crescent Society for information. There may be training classes offered in your area. If you know first aid methods, you can be calmer and more helpful in case of emergency.
1. Which of the following is NOT the common cause of accidental poisonings?| A．A harmful medicine. | B．A cleaning liquid. |
| C．Poisonous insects. | D．Dangerous pesticide. |
| A．coming out | B．taking up |
| C．going away | D．getting down |
| A．Abdominal thrusts are very complex to perform. |
| B．The Heimlich Manoeuvre is not suitable for the overweight. |
| C．Syrup of ipecac once had a postive effect on poisoning victims. |
| D．It is more cautious to save a drowning person using abdominal thrusts. |
| A．To warn people to avoid accidental poisonings. |
| B．To provide a short medical guide to first aid. |
| C．To show how to perform abdominal thrusts. |
| D．To help people deal with accidental poisonings. |
【推荐2】The world’s language system is at a crossroads and a new linguistic order is about to appear. That is the conclusion of a recent study authored by David Graddol, a linguistic researcher.
In the mid-twentieth century, nine percent of the world’s population was estimated to have spoken English as a first language. By 2050, the number is expected to be just five percent. English is still ranked as the language with the third largest number of native speakers, but Arabic and Hindi are expected to catch up by around 2050. Instead of one language acting as a “world language,” it seems likely that no one language will dominate in the near future. Linguists expect that English will continue to be important, but Mandarin Chinese will probably be the next must-learn language, especially in Asia.
However, just as the relative number of native speakers of English is decreasing, a separate study shows that English is expanding its dominance in the world of science. The dominance of one language in the area of science allows for greater international collaboration and research, making it possible to publish scientific articles to broader audiences. More than 90 percent of journal literature in some scientific fields is already published in English. “More and more scientists who are non-native speakers of English will need to become multilingual,” Graddol says. The predominance (优势) of English in science will result in new generations of speakers of other languages who acquire English to exchange ideas and discoveries with scientists in other countries.
In addition, multilingual employees will gain an edge in international businesses. As China plays an increasingly prominent global role, employers in parts of Asia are already looking beyond English to Mandarin Chinese as the most important language to facilitate the global exchange of goods and services. Linguists anticipate that in the future, most people will speak more than one language. Furthermore, it’s likely that speakers will switch between languages for routine tasks. Monolingual speakers may have a difficult time participating fully in a multilingual society. Some monolingual speakers, especially native English speakers, according to Graddol, “have been too proud about the lack of need to learn other languages.”
1. What can be inferred from Paragraph Two?| A．English is the most important language to grasp. |
| B．Arabic and Hindi will be the must-learn languages. |
| C．More languages will be powerful in the near future. |
| D．Mandarin Chinese will be more important than English. |
| A．To achieve global cooperation. | B．To popularize English. |
| C．To simplify publishing process. | D．To attract audiences. |
| A．Monolingual speakers. | B．Native English speakers. |
| C．Multilingual speakers. | D．Mandarin Chinese speakers. |
| A．Will Mandarin Be the Next Must-learn Language? |
| B．What The Future of Language Will Be? |
| C．Will English Vanish in the Future? |
| D．Who Is Badly Needed in Future Business? |
In order to build the canal , the United States had to negotiate （谈判） a treaty with Columbia , which at that time controlled Panama . Roosevelt offered Columbia $ 10 million plus $ 250,000 a year for 99 years for a six-mile-wide strip of land across Panama. Columbia rejected the United States’ offer. This ranged President Roosevelt, and negotiations with Columbia ended.
In 1903, a revolution broke out in Panama. The United States ships were sent by President Roosevelt to protect the Panamanian revolutionaries from Columbian forces. The revolution succeeded, and Panama declared its independence from Columbia. The United States then negotiated with the newly formed government. A treaty was signed, and the United States began building the canal.
As a result of the incident, Columbia and the United States remained on bad terms for many years. Not until 1921, when the United States agreed to pay Columbia some compensation (赔偿) for its territory, did relations between the two countries improve.
1. According to the passage, the United States and Columbia were on bad terms because the United States had ________.
| A．at first wished to build a canal through Nicaragua |
| B．promised to pay Columbia $ 10 million for Panama |
| C．wished to build a canal through Panama |
| D．supported Panamanian revolutionaries in their fight for independence from Columbia. |
| A．wanted to build a canal because it was considered starting a war |
| B．felt that building a canal through Panama was worth the risk of ruining relations with Columbia |
| C．believed that a canal through Nicaragua would be profitable |
| D．had lost the Spanish-American War |
| A．develop trade relations with Europe |
| B．improve relations with South American countries |
| C．prevent European ships from reaching the Pacific Ocean |
| D．reduce travel time for its ships in case of war |
| A．advice | B．information |
| C．humor | D．News |
Be Prepared
Research the company thoroughly before the job interview. Read through the company website to gain a thorough understanding of what“ does its values, clients or audience and any technologies it uses. You should also Google the company and read any press releases. Note important issues or points you can discuss at the interview. Take copies of the job description with you to the interview. Don't he afraid of showing off, you can bet the other candidates won't be holding back!
Interview Questions
All this preparation work will go a long way to helping you for questions you might be asked during the interview. As well as preparing for the standard questions, you also need to come up with relevant questions to ask the interviewer about the company and your role. You may want to ask something along the lines of "what's it like to work here?",
“what are the career prospects l like?"
Timekeeping
Plan your route in advance and make a dry run to the interview location a few days beforehand to make sure you're clear on where you're going. Print out directions and maps from sites like Google Maps and make sure you should he there without any problems
After the Interview
If you're unsuccessful, use it as an opportunity to improve. Ask for feedback from the interviewer. This will improve your future interview success chances; the interviewer might consider you for future vacancies at the company based on this action alone
1. What should you do at a job interview?
| A．Recognize who is the right employer |
| B．Have a good impression of the employer |
| C．Find a chance to show your talent off |
| D．Impress the employer with good behavior. |
| A．What interests you when you work? |
| B．What is the information about your clients? |
| C．What is the promising future of the company? |
| D．What advice will you offer to the interviewees? |
| A．the interviewer can help you through the back door |
| B．a polite attitude can help you find a way out |
| C．it is impossible to get a job at the first interview |
| D．it is important to keep cautious about an interview |
【推荐2】Popularly known as the “Oriental Hawaii,” Sanya in South China’s Hainan province is considered as one of the best diving resorts in the South Pacific Ocean.
The followings are the top five places for diving in the city.
Wuzhizhou Island
Regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving, it is one of the few islands in the world without rocks or pebbles.
The island covers an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape. The sea around the island is clear and transparent, providing a visibility of 6 to 27 meters.
Yalong Bay
The underwater world at Yalong Bay is one of the earliest diving bases in Sanya.
It is thought as one of the best scenic spots in China to carry out undersea tourism, with the world's largest and most complete soft coral. Its beautiful blue water has a visibility of 7 to 9 meters.
Xidao Island
Xidao Island, the largest of a series of small islands in Sanya, is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area.
Located 8 nautical miles off the coast, the island enjoys idyllic surroundings of rocky caves and an interior filled with palm trees. It also boasts crystal clear waters with a wide array of marine life and extensive coral reefs to explore.
Dadonghai Bay
Embraced by hills on three sides, it is a crescent-shaped bay located about 4 km southeast of the downtown area of Sanya.
It is also richly endowed by nature with vernal sunshine, soft breezes as well as fine sand. Though the water here is not as clear as that in Yalong Bay and Wuzhizhou Island, this diving spot is easier to get to.
Fenjiezhou Island
Nicknamed the Sleeping Beauty Island, it is a national 5A scenic area in Lingshui Li autonomous county.
The island boasts extremely clean beaches and rich marine ecological resources. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins.
1. Which diving resort looks like a turtle?| A．Wuzhizhou Island | B．Yalong Bay | C．Xidao Island | D．Dadonghai Island |
| A．They are very close to the coast. |
| B．They provided clear waters to dive in. |
| C．They are surrounded by hills and palm trees. |
| D．They have coral reefs and marine life to explore. |
| A．It is the best place in the world for underwater diving. |
| B．It is the most convenient for visitors to get to. |
| C．It is filled with the largest soft coral and clearest water. |
| D．It is the site permitting visitors to dive with dolphins. |
【推荐3】Recommended Movies on Netflix
Moonlight
Duration(时长): 110 mins
Director: Barry Jenkins
Cast: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes
What happens to the kids who don't quite fit in? They become adults who don't quite fit in—but the gift of Barry Jenkins's fantastic story is its unspoken confirmation that, even in a hard world, there's a place for everyone.
Marriage Story
Duration: 136 mins
Director: Noah Baumbach
Cast: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern
Last year's finest film is already on the streaming service- a reflection of Netflix's excellent taste in original projects. Starring a never better Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, the movie is director Noah Baumbach's successful try on talking about divorce,
The Boys in the Band
Duration: 121 mins
Director: Joe Mantello
Cast: Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells
Joe Mantello takes the directing chair on this film adaptation of the 1968 play with the same name. This is actually the second version of the movie- the first one was released in 1970. The material is extremely heavy, and the acting will absolutely break your heart.
Back to the Future
Duration: 116 mins
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson
Teenager Marty McFly(Michael J. Fox) gets sent back in time to 1955 from 1985 thanks to a time traveling De-Lorean car built by the one and only Doctor Emmett “Doe” Brown(Christopher Lloyd). The film has been delighting most people even over three decades since its first release. You can also find the following series(Back to the Future Part Ⅱ and Back to the Future Part Ⅲ) on the streaming platform.
1. Whose film lasts the longest?| A．Barry Jenkins's. | B．Joe Mantello's. | C．Noah Baumbach's. | D．Robert Zemeckis's. |
| A．The adventure stories. | B．The original creativity. |
| C．The impressive acting. | D．The light material. |
| A．It tells kids how to fit in with society. | B．It is the second version of the movie. |
| C．It focuses on predictions about the future. | D．It has been enjoying great popularity. |
