1 . The pace of today's working life blurs (使模糊) the line between personal time and work time, and it increasingly mixes personal lifestyle and work style. And as companies are trying hard to attract and keep young people for their technical skills and enthusiasm for change, office culture is becoming an extension of youth culture. This may be no bad thing. For most of human history the middle-aged have ruled, but in the future, they will have to share power with fresh-faced youths.

There have been a number of reasons for this change and the most dramatic of these is technology. Children have always been more expert than their parents at something, but usually a game or a fashion, not the century's most important business tool. The Internet has started the first industrial revolution in history to be led by the young. Though there have been youth revolutions before, none of them made a big change the way the Internet has. Throughout the20th century, if a young person wanted to enter an American company they needed to leave their youth behind. They got a haircut, and probably a suit or at least a tie. Now the same hair, same clothes, even nearly the same hours apply to office and home.

If it had not been for the Internet, this change could not have happened. However, it did not happen because of the Internet only; the corporate restructurings (公司重组) of the 1980s and 90s broke down traditional hierarchies (等级制度). In many companies, seniority-based (基于资历的) hierarchies have been replaced by hierarchies based on performance. The abilities to please your superiors are no longer the most valued skills. Today's employees stay with companies only as long as they feel challenged and rewarded; moving from job to job is now a sign of ambition.

The rise of the young is a good thing, because it gives them more opportunity to put their ideas and energy into practice at their most creative stage in life. Nowadays youth and youth qualities seem to dominate, but the experience and maturity of older employees should be put to good use, too.

1. A company tries to attract young people for their________.

A．office culture	B．modern lifestyle
C．changing attitude	D．technical abilities

2. In the20^th century, to enter an American company, a young person needed to ________.

A．work in the office and at home	B．have an eye-catching hairstyle
C．dress in the business style	D．leave the business tool behind

3. According to Paragraph 3, company hierarchies are based on the employees' ________.

A．achievements	B．age and experience
C．skills with the Internet	D．ability to please the boss

4. Why is the rise of the young a good thing?

A．They become more energetic in life.

B．They have taken over the companies.

C．Their creativity can be put to good use.

D．Their ideas appeal to a great many people.

5. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Young people will lead in fashion.

B．Young people will have more power.

C．Older people will step off the historical stage.

D．Older people will continue to be the main force.

2 . Pre-school children who spend time together take on one another's personalities, a new research has found. The study shows that environment plays a key role in shaping people's personalities. While genetics still forms the central part of the human psyche (心理), the research finds that personality traits (特征) are "contagious" (传染的) among children. "Our finding flies in the face of common assumptions that personality can't be changed," said Dr. Jennifer Neal, co-author of the study.

The researchers studied the personalities and social networks of two pre-school classes for a full school year. One of the classes was a set of three-year-olds, and the other a set of four-year-olds. Children whose friends were hard-working or outgoing gradually took on these personality traits over time. Psychology expert Dr. Emily Dublin said kids are having a far bigger effect on each other than people may realize.

The new study is not the first to explore the contagious effects of personality traits. A 2015 psychology study found that rudeness at work can be contagious as it travels from person to person "like a disease". The study found that seeing a boss being rude to an employee was enough to cause people to be rude to those around them.

The researchers questioned 6,000 people on the social "climate" in their workplaces, which included offices, hotels and restaurants. They found 75 percent of those who took part said they had been treated rudely at least once in the past year. And the study also suggests that merely seeing other people being subjected to rudeness made it more likely that a person would treat their colleagues in the same way. Rudeness could include leaving someone off an invite to a company event, sending unkind emails, finding fault with others or failing to give praise.

Dr. Torkelson believes companies need to be more aware of the harm that rudeness in the workplace can do as it can damage the working environment. She said better training could help to fight against the problem.

1. What does the underlined part "flies in the face of" in Paragraph1mean?

A．Leads to.	B．Results from.
C．Goes against.	D．Agrees with.

2. According to Paragraph 2, who have the greatest impact on children's personality?

A．Their parents.	B．Their friends.
C．The researchers.	D．The psychologists.

3. Which of the following is considered rude at the workplace?

A．Ignoring the faults of co-workers.

B．Not sending emails to workmates.

C．Seeking praise from colleagues and bosses.

D．Not inviting a colleague to a company party.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．One's personality is hard to change.

B．One's personality is shaped by genes.

C．One's personality traits can spread to others.

D．One's personality traits can change overnight.

5. This passage is most probably taken from ________.

A．a science report	B．a study guide
C．a school textbook	D．a technical journal

3 . Career guidance specialists in John Adams High School can provide information about Career & Technical Education classes, assist you in making wise decisions for your future, and help you find opportunities in: certificate programs, apprenticeship (学徒) programs and four-year colleges that best fit your needs.

Each of the following two-year programs offers three high school credits per semester and requires a formal application.

Business Cooperative Experiences This is a program for students who have a career goal in business or office work. Students spend one period each day learning advanced skills related to the students' career objective in business. Students will be employed at a training station and will work each week at a business in the local community. Important facts: Computer applications Work a total of 540 hours to earn credit Transportation not provided

Business Technology Lab This program will prepare students for careers in business and industry and for working with interactive media. Students will learn multimedia, web design, and photo design skills by using state-of-the-art (最先进的) equipment and software. This course will provide students with the tools to seek jobs or continue studying at a post-secondary school. Important facts: Available at Clay High School Two-hour course

Automotive (汽车的) Services Technology The program includes classroom instruction and lab activities for the students to learn entry-level automotive skills and basic automotive operation and service. Students will gain skills and training in auto repair that can lead to entry-level jobs, or post-secondary education. Important facts: Classes held at Ivy Tech Transportation provided

Building Trades Technology In this program, students, under the leadership of a qualified instructor, will build a house. It gives students basic skills needed to enter the building trades, or to continue study of construction in an apprentice program, or a post-secondary school. Important facts: Three-hour course Transportation provided Work boots and helmet needed

1. In the Business Cooperative Experiences program, students will ________.

A．have free transportation	B．finish 540 class hours
C．acquire training ability	D．work at a local business

2. An applicant for Business Technology Lab is likely to be a student who plans ________.

A．to be an equipment provider	B．to work at a secondary school
C．to develop great computer skills	D．to enter the academic world

3. What can students learn in Automotive Services Technology?

A．Security operations.	B．Entry-level car services.
C．Instruction techniques.	D．Advanced automotive skills.

4. Which of the programs has safety requirements?

A．Business Cooperative Experiences.	B．Business Technology Lab.
C．Automotive Services Technology.	D．Building Trades Technology.

5. What do the four programs focus on?

A．Practical skills.	B．Theoretical study.
C．Business planning.	D．Management ability.

4 . Standing in front of the bike shop, Dave stared at the shiny red bicycle in the window. He could _______ himself riding the bike in Saturday's race and winning the first-place medal and prize money. "With that bike, I could even _______ Adam," Dave thought.

He rode on and stopped at Peck's clothing store. The coat he _______ to buy his mother for her birthday was still on sale. Dave knew she would _______ buy it for herself. She worked hard just to make _______ meet. But the prize money would be _______ for him to buy that coat and surprise her.

Dave looked at his old bike. Two years ago, he found some old bicycles at the _______ and used the parts to make one bike. He called it his recycled bike. "I'll never _______ the race on this old bike," Dave sighed.

As Dave passed the junkyard, he noticed a newer-looking bike tire. He started _______ the huge junk pile. Finally, he found __________ he was looking for. "These two tires and the handgrips (自行车把套) are just __________ for my bike."

Arriving home, Dave put the used tires and the handgrips on his __________ bike, and oiled the chain. He stood back and admired the __________ he had made. "I might win that race after all," he said to himself.

The next morning, when Dave and his mom got to the park, about thirty kids had already __________ . Dave headed for the start line __________ Mom found a seat at the finish line.

Bang! The riders rushed off. Dave __________ Adam, who was in the lead. He __________ to pass one rider after another and was approaching Adam. Leaning forward, Dave pedaled harder and faster. __________ he sped by Adam and crossed the finish line.

As the announcer awarded Dave the __________ and the check for fifty dollars, he asked, "What are you going to do with the prize money, Dave?"

"It's a __________ ," Dave said and waved to his mom.

1.

A．find

B．picture

C．keep

D．watch

2.

A．beat

B．join

C．help

D．rescue

3.

A．agreed

B．claimed

C．demanded

D．planned

4.

A．probably

B．definitely

C．never

D．seldom

5.

A．ends

B．eyes

C．roads

D．rules

6.

A．hard

B．reliable

C．enough

D．tight

7.

A．park

B．junkyard

C．school

D．court

8.

A．enter

B．lose

C．abandon

D．win

9.

A．going through

B．carrying out

C．throwing away

D．taking back

10.

A．that

B．which

C．what

D．whom

11.

A．right

B．unique

C．simple

D．advanced

12.

A．hired

B．used

C．purchased

D．recycled

13.

A．contributions

B．changes

C．profits

D．discoveries

14.

A．started

B．separated

C．gathered

D．recovered

15.

A．while

B．but

C．so

D．or

16.

A．held back

B．gave in to

C．concentrated on

D．broke away from

17.

A．prepared

B．arranged

C．offered

D．managed

18.

A．Suddenly

B．Eventually

C．Recently

D．Usually

19.

A．coat

B．degree

C．bicycle

D．medal

20.

A．coincidence

B．promise

C．surprise

D．message

5 . The National Association of Teachers of Singing(NATS) celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions and programs. They are designed to showcase the talented singers and performers who are soon to be rising stars in the profession.

National Student Auditions

Students of NATS members will begin by performing during their regional auditions. Five singers from each regional category will advance lo a national online screening round, where entrants will submit a video of their performances for judgment by a group of national judges.

Entry Fee: $75 per category

Prizes: S35,000 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in total.

Deadline for Applications: April 13, 2021(applications by emailed invitation only; following regional auditions)

NATS Artist Awards(NATSAA)

Preliminary competitions are held at the regional level, with one winner picked out of each of the 14 NATS regions. The 14 semifinalists then gather at the site or the NATS Winter Workshop for the final two rounds of the competition.

Entry Fee: $75

Prizes: The winner is awarded $13,000; the 2nd place, $6,000.

Deadline for Applications: September 5,2021

Art Song Composition Award

The competition is open to any composer whose submined work meets the requirements. The winning composer will receive a cash award and a performance of the winning composition at the next scheduled NATS National Conference.

Entry Fee: $30

Prizes: The winner is awarded $5,000; the 2nd place, $2,500.

Deadline for Applications: December 1, 2021

National Music Theater Competition

The competition is seeking the best rising music theater soloists, those who just need one break to move their careers forward. Applicants must be between ages 20-28. Preliminary rounds of the competition are scheduled to take place in fall 2021 and about 24 singers advance to the semifinal and final rounds.

Entry Fee: $90.

Prizes: The first prize is awarded 55,000; the 2nd place, $52,000.

Deadline for Applications: May 15, 2021

1. What is the purpose of these NATS competitions?

A．To decide who can join NATS.

B．To celebrate important music festivals.

C．To test and grade NATS teachers' professional skills.

D．To let NATS members and their students show musical talent.

2. An emailed invitation is a must for those who want to attend            .

A．NATS Artist Awards	B．National Student Auditions
C．An Song Composition Award	D．National Music Theater Competition

3. If you came second after the two NATSAA final rounds, how much could you get?

A．1,7500 dollars.

B．6,000 dollars.

C．2,500 dollars.

D．2,000 dollars.

4. Applications for Art Song Composition Award should be submitted before which day?

A．April 13,2021.

B．May 15,2021.

C．Septembers,2021.

D．December 1,2021.

5. Which kind of people is National Music Theater Competition seeking?

A．The best music theater managers.	B．Senior artists who have live concert experiences.
C．Solo performers aged 20-28.	D．Those who are good at playing musical instruments.