For many teenagers, a job is a way to earn a little extra money. For me, it is more than that.
At the age of 16, I was offered my very first job as a shopgirl in a clothing store. On the first day, my manager was training me how to fold and organize platform after platform of clothes. The work seemed overwhelming, and everything had to be done in an accurate way. I got so impatient because I couldn’t get it right the first couple of times. After about ten tries, I had the clothes folded perfectly. Then it took me thirty minutes to get them all looking uniform. Now, I fold and organize clothes every day, and I’m able to do them well. Through this experience, I’ve learned to be patient.
Helping customers and establishing connections with them is one of the things I love most about my job. About two months ago, I helped a woman who was looking for a dress. She told me exactly what she was picturing—a blue dress with long sleeves and a lace neck. We didn’t have any such dress, and when I explained that to her, she wasn’t very happy. Instead of getting annoyed, I tried getting to know her a bit better and asked what the dress was for, so I could find other items in her size that could work. We shared our love of the Netflix fashion show, and she ended up buying $200 worth of new clothes, having found other items she liked. This experience has taught me to be more open with strangers.
Every job has its share of frustrations and challenges; to do well you must learn to deal with them. I’ve learned this from my own experience, and it has helped me in other aspects of my life as well.
1. What was the author’s first job? (no more than 5 words)2. What is the meaning of the underlined word in Para. 2? (no more than 3 words)
3. How did the author manage to meet the customer’s needs in Para. 3? (no more than 15 words)
4. How has the author’s work experience changed her in personality? (no more than 10 words)
5. What job would you like to do? How can you help people in your work? (no more than 20 words)
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Then one day something changes. The same small group of birds once again starts flying and a small number more join in just as before, then more. Finally, they all take flight and the migration really begins.
What a spectacular sight it must be—thousands of flamingos taking off into the sky at once!
A few can make a difference. Even if you're the one to take the first step, and continue trying, others will someday take notice and together we will solve even our greatest problems.
1. Where would you probably read this passage?| A．A guidebook. | B．A movie poster. |
| C．An animal magazine. | D．A personal blog. |
| A．Because he wants to do some good to the environment. |
| B．Because he thinks plastic bags are more expensive. |
| C．Because there are only cloth bags in stores. |
| D．Because all the people use cloth bags in stores. |
| A．Because they are very tired. |
| B．Because there are some dangerous animals. |
| C．Because they can’t find food out there. |
| D．Because the others don’t fly along with them. |
| A．To show that the writer loves to see the migration of flamingos. |
| B．To tell readers to continue trying and it can make a difference. |
| C．To introduce a special kind of flamingo to readers. |
| D．To show that there're many problems in the world. |
【推荐2】There is a saying “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.” What one individual considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another. When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their physical attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to look at. But to me, beauty is not only something that pleases the eyes, but also pleases the other senses and the mind. I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight. It will give you insight or realization of something interesting beyond just the outward appearance.
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1. When we talk about beauty in people, we often only refer to ________.| A．“Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” | B．something beyond the lovely sight |
| C．their attractive appearance | D．the other senses |
| A．Because Sue had a perfect face. |
| B．Because Sue was highly thought of by others. |
| C．Because Sue had a slender figure. |
| D．Because Lin treated her beauty in a matter-of-fact way. |
| A．Beauty is a perfect face. |
| B．Beauty is something that pleases the eyes. |
| C．Beauty is an attractive personality behind the pretty faces. |
| D．Inner beauty doesn’t attract people. |
A young person, especially a female, shining with beauty and full of life, has all the favor granted by God. Any attempt to make up would be self - defeating. Youth, however, comes and goes in a flash. Packaging for the middle - aged is primarily to hide the marks made by years. If you still enjoy life enough to keep self - confidence and work at pioneering work, you are unique in your natural qualities, and your attractiveness and grace will remain. Elderly people are beautiful if their river of life has been through plains, mountains and jungles, running its course as it should. You have really lived your life, which now arrives at a self - satisfied stage of quietness and calmness with no interest in fame or wealth. There is no need to make use of hair dyeing. The snow - capped mountain is itself a beautiful scene of fairyland. Let your looks change from young to old in step with the natural ageing process so as to keep in harmony （和谐）with nature, for harmony itself is beauty, while the other way round will only end in unpleasantness
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1. It can be concluded from the text that ________.
| A．people should be packed at all ages |
| B．people should be packed in a special way |
| C．elderly people also care about packing |
| D．proper packing makes people attractive |
| A．hardly exists | B．is the strongest |
| C．comes from the inside | D．comes from the appearance |
| A．are usually packed like a finely - made book |
| B．experience a lot and have rich knowledge of life |
| C．do a lot of traveling and can give you much information |
| D．enjoy reading thick books of beautiful nature and fairylands |
【推荐1】Ah, the dream of traveling and going to places while getting paid! Is it too good to be true? Apparently not! Nowadays there are jobs that will give you the privilege of traveling — and they pay well, too. Get to learn some of them.
Tour Guide
There are so many tour guide openings today. You can either freelance, using the web to attract clients, or you can apply to an already established tour company. A degree would give you an edge on this job but it is really unnecessary. All you need is to be as bilingual as possible, learn something about the place and share a particular skill or hobby with your clients.
Flight Attendant
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Archaeologist/Geologist
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1. What do you need to be a tour guide?| A．Something about the destination. | B．An application to a company. |
| C．Special interest in your clients. | D．A good knowledge of English. |
| A．They can travel to countries they like. |
| B．They can have a photo with celebrities. |
| C．They take all the flights for free. |
| D．They can get free/discounted flights for their families. |
| A．Their degrees are hard to acquire. |
| B．They support their travel studies on their own. |
| C．There is a lack of experts in both professions. |
| D．They can travel to some of the most remote regions. |
【推荐2】Many years ago my student asked me the question, “Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?” Without taking time to reflect, I answered, “Because someday I do night and day something that might make a difference in someone’s life.” Even though I was sincere, that wasn’t a very good answer and my student didn’t let it slide.
“Let me get this clear,” he said, “You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?” He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused. I’m one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty(风趣的).
Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach:
It’s in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in 1990. She instilled(灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.
Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the small waves go on and on until they reach the shore. You can’t have waves without a “stone.” Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that’s what I try to do.
I genuinely（真正地） love teenagers.
I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and I can help students avoid some potholes(坑) on the road of life, I want to do so. If they’ll allow me to celebrate their victories（胜利） with them, I want to do too.
Teaching isn’t for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.
1. Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer’s being a teacher?| A．Because he thought her answer was unbelievable. |
| B．Because the writer was not honest. |
| C．Because the student was naughty. |
| D．Because the answer was difficult to understand. |
| A．The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her. |
| B．The writer’s answer made the student confused. |
| C．In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach. |
| D．The writer annoyed the student who asked the question. |
| A．the writer was also a good teacher in school |
| B．the writer often plays with her students beside a pond |
| C．the writer devotes herself to teaching and her students |
| D．the writer often accompanies the students on their way home |
| A．A student’s silly question | B．A good teacher who likes students |
| C．A confused student | D．The reason why I teach |
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Barista(咖啡厅服务生)
Working as a barista will improve your skills at making the perfect cup. It gives you the chance to become a coffee expert. Also, you get all of the delicious caffeine drink your heart can deal with. But you should be warned that this job comes with some very early morning shifts (轮班).
Lifeguard
This is as close to “Super Hero” as it gets as a young person. You learn how to save lives and keep people having fun at your local pool or waterpark. While some swim-related establishments(机构) offer CPR training, not all do. Before you apply, check the places where you’re hoping to work to make sure you’re qualified.
Teacher Assistant
Pretty good at a certain subject in school or just good at explaining things? Helping someone else learn something improves your understanding of that skill. That’s a pretty sweet return gift for helping someone out.
Food Delivery Driver
If you have a will of steel, you can deliver(递送) food to hungry people. If not, you may eat up everything during your delivery. You also get a sweet reduction on food. This job’s better for the stomach and the wallet! You just need to have a driver’s license and you are required to be over 18.
1. What do you have to do as a barista?| A．Be a coffee expert. | B．Get up very early in some days. |
| C．Fall in love with caffeine drink. | D．Be skilled at making the perfect cup. |
| A．barista | B．lifeguard |
| C．teacher assistant | D．food delivery driver |
| A．Send some sweet gifts. | B．Earn a new certain subject. |
| C．Receive some training first. | D．Do well in explaining things. |
