1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the man give up his dream to be a gym teacher?

A．He didn’t have the equipment.

B．He couldn’t afford the expense.

C．He found the training was hard.

2. What does the man think of his job?

A．It’s disappointing.

B．It’s boring.

C．It’s satisfying.

2 . Choosing a career first means learning as much as you can about yourself, your goals and the larger con text of work. Use the list below to help you begin that process.

    1    

What you enjoy doing and what you value can be helpful indicators about how you’d like to spend your working time. We’re not talking about finding and following your passion.     2    . We are talking about what makes you feel energized and excited. Think over the questions about your interests, values, traits and consider how you might answer them.

Reflect on your motivations

Ask yourself what are your motivations for working. Perhaps you want a career that will pay a higher entry-level salary than comparable occupations, or one that promises more flexibility so you can work from anywhere. But not all the careers will feature everything you like.     3    .

Think about your long-term goals

    4    . It helps you understand what it might take to reach them, both personally and professionally. The list can also help you approach a job search more specifically and lead you to the life you want.

Research career options

You’ve likely gathered a lot of information by now.     5    , start to conduct research on various career possibilities. You can use all the information you collect regarding your interests, values and traits, combined with your top motivations, to begin looking for careers or industries that might be a good fit for you.

A．Examine yourself

B．Make a list of your long-term goals

C．Find out the reason why you are moved

D．Once you have a bigger picture of yourself

E．So it’s important to understand your priority

F．That approach could be misleading and confusing

G．Unless you think deeply about what is your real aim

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who are the listeners?

A．Servers.

B．Cashiers.

C．Students.

2. Which does the speaker mainly talk about?

A．Where to apply for a dotcom job.

B．Why to choose a dotcom job.

C．How to get a dotcom job.

3. What can we learn about dotcom jobs?

A．Students can make a fortune from these jobs.

B．Students are treated with respect at work.

C．Students can practice their imagination.

4. Why do some university students drop out to start their own dotcoms?

A．Dotcoms need little money and few skills.

B．Dotcoms require few formal qualifications.

C．Dotcoms demand little working experience.

4 . At the start of your career, it can feel like a Catch-22 situation: You can’t get hired without experience, but you can’t get experience without being hired.     1     Luck certainly plays a part and personal connections can be hugely valuable, but what else can you do?

Target realistic roles. If you don't have relevant experience in your chosen field, you’ll have to apply for roles right at the bottom of the ladder and work your way up—     2     They can both be character building and a great way to develop a knowledge of the role. That will give you a head start as you work your way up through the organization.

Emphasize the skills you do have. Don't get hung up on the experience you don’t have.     3     Soft skills such as communication, and team working are highly valued by all sorts of employers. If you lack experience in your chosen field, then it’s important to acknowledge that, but use it as an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for the role and your motivation to learn.

    4     Some industries are so competitive that, even to get an entry-level position, you might have to consider working for free. Volunteering and internships (实习) are excellent opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge of a job and build useful contacts that could lead to a paid position.

Stay busy and resilient (有韧性的) . Trying to find a job with little or no experience isn't easy, and yet it’s something everyone has gone through.     5     However, by volunteering, participating in community activities, being social and getting out in the world, opportunities will present themselves and you will find the right role for you.

A．Look for work experience.

B．Seek jobs with no experience needed.

C．How does an employer decide on whom to interview?

D．So, what is the key to getting jobs with no experience?

E．It’s all too easy to take the rejection personally and quit.

F．There’s certainly no shame in targeting entry-level and junior roles.

G．Instead, focus your application on the skills that make you a great fit for the role.

5 . Easy ways to improve your work productivity

    1    .

Take breaks outside

Getting outside to stretch your legs can boost your mood and help you to disconnect from your work for a bit.     2    . So taking a walk when you take your break will mean that you return to your desk feeling more positive and focused, ready to tackle whatever task is next.

Set a good morning routine

A good morning routine can make a world of difference to your day. Set your alarm a little earlier and use the time you have to create a morning routine that refreshes and energizes you.     3    . Take time to read a journal, pick out an outfit that makes you feel confident, and do whatever you need to put yourself in the right headspace to have a good day.

    4    

Just as important as setting out boundaries when it comes to your work, set out boundaries when it comes to your personal and social life. Make quality time for yourself and the people you love by setting boundaries regarding your work and giving time and space to the other areas of your life.

Get enough sleep

    5    . After a good night's sleep our brain will feel energized and sharp, whereas a rough night's sleep can leave us feeling slow and unmotivated. Make sure you're setting yourself up for success by regularly getting a good night's sleep.

A．Stick to your boundaries

B．Have a pleasant and fulfilled life

C．Go for a run or do some yoga to start your morning

D．Don't ignore the importance of getting up early for work

E．Here are some easy ways that you can improve your work productivity

F．We cannot overestimate the importance that sleep has on our productivity

G．The vitamin D we get from the sun has also been proven to boost our mood

6 . Young Talent Looks To The Stars

Anne Breaks grew up on the edge of a forest in Canada. And she started _________ the stars and learning about the earth from her scientist father at five. At the age of eight, she decided to become a(an) _________ and devote her young life to that goal.

This year, she _________ the ten spokesman for Space Day sponsored by NASA. She hosted and spoke at many events, _________ more awareness of space and interesting future air travel. Astronauts must be _________ fit, so Anne, now 18 and a high school senior, practices taekwondo. She has already earned herself the _________ grade—a black belt. Astronauts don’t all speak the _________ language, so she’s learned German and French and is now studying Russian and Japanese. Astronauts train for zero _________, so she has learned to scuba dive to get used to feeling weightless She takes piano and flute lessons because advanced music skills are prized by astronauts for the _________ required to achieve them.

“A lot of astronauts have told me that __________ is the most important thing,” she said. “So I will keep __________, and when it’s time to apply to be an astronaut, I will. It’ll __________ take about 10 years of applying just to be chosen. __________, I’m going to do it.”

Breaks __________ the Royal Astronomical Society in Canada, and at age 14 earned the __________ mark in one of the exams. That drew the attention of NASA officials, who led her into a new world of __________ exploration.

Breaks said her time as Space Day spokesman started on “a rally __________ day” —February first when the space shuttle Columbia __________ as it returned to earth.

She __________ the dangers of space flight, but that hasn’t put her off the idea. __________, she knows what she wants to do in space: fly to the international space station and take “a really neat spacewalk”.

1.

A．taking on

B．turning to

C．gazing at

D．looking for

2.

A．astronaut

B．pilot

C．scientist

D．musician

3.

A．preferred

B．became

C．refused

D．represented

4.

A．calling in

B．calling off

C．calling up

D．calling on

5.

A．emotionally

B．mentally

C．physically

D．independently

6.

A．top

B．normal

C．primary

D．average

7.

A．network

B．same

C．universal

D．local

8.

A．pressure

B．weight

C．burden

D．gravity

9.

A．self-defence

B．self-discipline

C．self-care

D．self-respect

10.

A．courage

B．affection

C．perseverance

D．dream

11.

A．practising

B．preparing

C．planning

D．studying

12.

A．probably

B．definitely

C．truly

D．finally

13.

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．However

D．Instead

14.

A．introduced

B．accepted

C．led

D．joined

15.

A．highest

B．greatest

C．most

D．heaviest

16.

A．gas

B．space

C．ocean

D．earth

17.

A．regretful

B．embarrassing

C．frightening

D．hard

18.

A．broke in

B．broke out

C．broke up

D．broke off

19.

A．recognizes

B．imagines

C．predicts

D．confirms

20.

A．In short

B．In fact

C．In total

D．In general

7 . When choosing your dream career, it is important that you first know yourself well. The best way to begin is through self-exploration which will allow you to uncover more about your personal interests, skills, personality, and values.     1    

Interests are important considerations when choosing a career. By focusing on your interests, you can determine which career options would provide you with the highest satisfaction and a sense of enjoyment.     2     Job satisfaction contributes to a positive attitude at work, which in turn will affect your chances of gaining success in your career.

The next thing you have to consider is the skills you own.     3     These skills can be either hard skills or soft skills. And you need to determine which of those skills are transferable (可转移的). Transferable skills are not specific to one job, so you can apply them to a variety of different jobs. Having the right skill set is the key that opens a whole new field of career possibilities for you. You may even be surprised at the number of career options that are a good fit with the skills you currently have.

    4     You will need to assess your individual personality, motivational drive, needs and attitudes to find a career that has the best fit with your personality. For example, a salesperson generally needs to be naturally outgoing.

Another important factor to consider in your decision when choosing a dream career is your values.     5     And the scale of your values is based on your attitudes and beliefs about what is important in life.

A．Values are relevant to your beliefs.

B．What are the things you are good at?

C．Interests are also important for your choice.

D．Choosing a dream career will have an influence on your skills.

E．If you enjoy your job, you will be more motivated to do your job well.

F．One or more of these factors may have a great influence on your choice of careers.

G．It’s equally important to take personality into account when you’re choosing the dream career.

8 . Walking home from work with a family friend, I found myself in a discussion about her daughter's going to college.

It started with the mother telling me that she had no money to help her daughter go through college, which led the mother to push community college fiercely. She then started to say how she had been pushing “high-paying” fields on her daughter—doctor, engineer, lawyer, etc. When I asked her if that was what her daughter had interest in, she said no. I asked her what the point was to push her daughter into something that she didn't like, and she responded with, “I just want her to make a good fortune.”

After hearing her words, I would like to state that money is not everything. A high-paying job means nothing if you are miserable. I used to do a high-paid job, but it was very tiring and I had no time of my own. I didn't like it at all. Though the pay was good, I was not happy.

So I'd like to tell parents, please do not force your children into a major or a career just because you think they are going to make a lot of money. They would feel terrible for taking that major or job just to comfort you. The worst part is the feeling of guilty when they decide to change that major to something they actually want or when they quit that job.

Being a member of a generation who are willing to give absolutely everything to our kids, we know we just hope our children could live happy lives. Please do not force a career path on our children just because we think it is good for them. Give our children advice, but don't force them.

1. What do we know about that mother?

A．She thought highly of community college.

B．She got along very well with her daughter.

C．She couldn't afford her daughter's college fees.

D．She wanted to be a doctor when she was young.

2. The mother chose the fields for her daughter mainly because ________.

A．her daughter really liked those fields.

B．she thought those fields were interesting.

C．those fields wouldn't cost much at college.

D．she considered them to be high-paying fields.

3. Why did the writer mention her story in Paragraph 3?

A．To prove that high-paying jobs mean nothing.

B．To show that not all high-paying jobs are satisfying.

C．To prove that high-paying jobs make people miserable.

D．To show that low-paying jobs are better than high-paying jobs.

4. From the text, we can infer that the writer would most probably advise parents to ________.

A．choose the best major or career for their children.

B．avoid giving their children advice on their major or career.

C．let their children make the final decision on their major or career.

D．give everything to their kids to make sure they'll have a good future.

9 . With the graduation season approaching, millions of young college students are preparing to walk out of their schools and start their careers, But how will they take those first steps to transition (转变) from students to workers in today's fast-paced society?

A new show, the Shining One from Jiangsu TV, has caught the attention of young viewers who hope to learn how their peers are adjusting to this transition. It follows a group of students as they compete to be one of nine candidates who will get offers from companies in the highly-competitive securities industry. The competitors are given opportunities and challenges similar to those they may run into in real life within the industry. The show also has some observers providing comments on the competitors.

The show has become a hot talking point on social media platforms. Many viewers have said they see the show as "a guide book for young people just starting their career". It offers a glimpse into various aspects of the real world such as following one's passion, facing challenges and embracing. the spirit of cooperation.

One of the hot discussions on the show has been the debate over the importance of meeting deadlines and the pursuit (追求) of perfection. Some argued that in real life, you may have to take more time with a task to make it perfect, while others said it is more important for these green hands to submit their work on time, which is the most important rule in the professional context.

Statistics from China’s Ministry of Education predict that China will see a total of 9. 09 million college graduates in 2021, a new high, How to provide guidance to these graduates so that they can develop the right mindset toward work and the needs to be answered.

1. Why is the Shining One held for college graduates?

A．To provide them with career guidance.

B．To improve their communication abilities.

C．To test their academic skills learnt at school.

D．To make them learn about securities industry.

2. The candidates compete in the show to ________.

A．comment each others performance

B．finish the task with their observers

C．get a chance to work in a company

D．earn their fames through social media

3. Which word best describes the author's attitude to the show?

A．Skeptical.	B．Objective.
C．Indifferent.	D．Subjective.

4. Where can the text be found?

A．In a history book.	B．In a fiction novel.
C．In an art magazine.	D．In a news report.