1 . For high school students, just thinking about your career probably isn’t enough. You have to actively do some research and plan. Here are some of the best careers for the future and how you can get your foot in the door.

Registered Nurses

To become registered nurses, you’re going to need either an associate degree in nursing, a Bachelor of Science in nursing, or another officially approved diploma(文凭) from a nursing program. If you want to be a practicing physician, you’ll need a medical degree in your chosen field on top of your four-year degree.

Data Analysts

Big data is a growing field with profitable opportunities for college graduates. You are required to have a master’s degree in computer science or another related field. Data science is a traditionally male-dominated industry and only 26 percent are held by women. Thankfully, it is holding out an olive branch to females and there are some terrific programs specially designed for them to break into this dynamic field.

Plumbers (管道工) and Electricians

Not all of the best careers for the future will require a four-year undergraduate degree. There’s a serious demand for skilled positions jobs like plumbers and technicians. Many of these positions require a high school degree and often an associate degree in a related field, but don’t necessarily require graduation from a four-year university.

Cybersecurity (网络安全) Experts

The average salaries for cybersecurity experts can start at $80, 000 for IT Security Consultants and can reach six figures for other positions such as a security director. The best way to start your path in cybersecurity is with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or other related fields.

1. In which job will the gender distribution probably be more balanced?

A．Data Analysts.	B．Registered Nurses.
C．Cybersecurity Experts.	D．Plumbers and Electricians.

2. To be a cybersecurity expert, which is the basic requirement?

A．A master’s degree in computer science.

B．A certificate of high school graduation.

C．A bachelor’s degree in information technology.

D．A diploma officially approved from a medical program.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A health lecture.	B．A school website.
C．A job advertisement.	D．A science magazine.

2 . As you work to develop your career (事业), whether you are applying for a job right now or planning what you will do in the future, three things are vital: your passion (激情), your value and your goals. These are three obvious but related beliefs that you need to both know for yourself and be able to communicate to others.     1    

Passion is what drives you. Your passion is what brings a smile to your face, what lights your creative engine and what makes you approach a problem with passion. Your passion could be for a specific field, profession, industry, customer, type of problem, or some combination.     2     The success itself is enough.

    3     It consists mainly of your problem-solving abilities and all the qualities that come with them, such as your skills, knowledge and experience. When you know your value, you can state this to develop cooperation and to encourage employers to hire you.

Goals are what you want to do.     4     They may be very specific, like “I want to work in City X on consumer products in the beauty industry.” Or they could be more general, such as “I want to use my passion for science communications to advance STEM.”

Knowing your passion can help you better define (界定) your value and clarify your goals. And understanding your goals can help you go better to your passion and pronounce your value.     5    

A．But what are they exactly.

B．Thus how can we behave properly.

C．Value is what you offer to a partner.

D．Your goals may be personal or professional, a big picture or otherwise.

E．When your work performs your passion, it’s no need rewarding yourself.

F．Whatever your career is, you are to learn cooperation and communication.

G．The more you know about these three, the better you can build your career.

3 . The modern as well as lively island nation Singapore is very well-known across the globe for its evolution and making itself tip-top of education center. The last decade has well and truly seen its rise as a popular study destination. Singapore is home to some of the top universities in the world. It has rapidly become one of the top choices for international students.

The cost of living is big in Singapore. Thus, many rely on a part-time job to help their finances while they are studying. Today 75% of international students are engaged in some type of part-time work. Most find their part-time jobs from workclass.com, which is a leading platform in providing jobs by its cooperation with top-class companies and brands. They keep up-to-date with the fresh and new porosities for the natives as foreign students and scholars.

Any international student before starting to work must take care of many things, particularly his student work pass as well as permission from the university. While searching for a suitable job, it is important to take various things into account, such as the strict laws in the country.

A good job for international learners should:

◆Fit a student’s lifestyle—Part-time jobs that leave enough time for your curriculum and studying or offer flexible working hours.

◆Enable a student to develop stronger language skills—vital for international students who are not native English speakers.

◆Help a student mix quickly into a new culture and meet new friends.

◆Basically, offer some good work experience and open more career opportunities.

1. What makes Singapore a popular study destination?

A．Low living expenses.	B．World-Famous universities.
C．Easy entrance exams.	D．Full-time job opportunities.

2. How do most of the international students find their part-time jobs?

A．By directly applying to companies.	B．By getting information from a website.
C．By seeking their teachers’ opinions.	D．By following the native students.

3. Which meets the requirement of a good part time job for international learners?

A．It helps improve social status.	B．It only admits English-speakers.
C．It benefits future career choices.	D．It offers fixed working hours.

4 . Getting into Employment in High School

Many high school students are understandably more focused on getting into college than on finding a job after college.     1     Here are some things you can do now-while you’re still in high school-to start thinking about possible careers.

Do some homework on jobs and careers.

There are many types of jobs and careers that most people have never heard of or know little about. How do you discover them?     2     How did they get interested in their career? What education and skills are required to perform their jobs? What do they like about their careers? Don’t be shy; adults are usually happy to answer questions. You can also learn about various careers online.

    3    

Although your college major does not always determine what you’ll end up doing for a career, understanding how various majors can connect to careers is part of career planning. As you explore the majors and programs offered at various colleges, take a moment to read through the relevant department’s information on careers for students in that major.

Keep career planning in mind when visiting colleges.

Every college campus has a Career Center, staffed by professionals who are trained to assist college students with career-related concerns.     4     Make a point to ask about the services offered by each college’s Career Center when you visit colleges. Or better yet, stop in to the Center and say hello. While on campus, you will also have opportunities to talk with professors and students. Use those occasions to ask faculty about what their departments do to help prepare students for jobs after graduation, and ask current students about internships they’ve done, research opportunities, and what their majors and career plans are.

A．Begin with your current interests, talents, hobbies, and personal strengths and weaknesses.

B．Start by talking to the adults you know about their jobs.

C．They help students choose majors and careers, find internship and job opportunities, and gain important job-hunting skills.

D．Connect the dots between college majors and careers.

E．Enrichment activities, such as summer programs on college campuses, can also help you learn about various jobs and careers.

F．Yet, having at least a few ideas in mind for careers that might interest you is an important part of college planning.

5 . Youth Job Connection Summer

TRENTON—BELLEVILLE—NAPANEE—PICTON

Youth Job Connection Summer Program is newly funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education for youth age 15—18. It replaces the former Summer Jobs for Youth Program.

Youth Job Link

TRENTON—NAPANEE—PICTON

Youth Job Link, is designed to help youth, aged 15 to 29, who do not face significant barriers to employment, but who could benefit from some extra help to plan their careers and transition to the labor market. The program will include youth-focused career exploration and career management services, as well as job search, readiness and matching assistance.

Youth Job Connection

TRENTON—BELLEVILLE—NAPANEE—PICTON

Youth Job Connection is a new initiative available through Career Edge that is designed to help young people between the ages of 15 and 29 living in Trenton, Belleville, Napanee and Picton who face multiple barriers to employment and are employable. This program provides access to employability and employment skills development, along with education/training and work experiences. The goal is to achieve long-term employment, meaningful careers, and success in their future working lives.

Please contact Career Edge at 613—969—0830 or 866—859—9222 if you require further information and/or are interested in accessing this program.

1. Which program is financed by the Ministry of Advanced Education?

A．Youth Job Link.	B．Youth Job Connection.
C．Youth Job Connection Summer.	D．Summer Jobs for Youth Program.

2. How can you get connected with Career Edge?

A．Through telephone.	B．Through the Internet.
C．Through a letter.	D．Through face-to-face communication.

3. What do the three job connections have in common?

A．The youth’s living places.	B．The problems faced by the youth.
C．The training programme.	D．The starting age.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man?

A．An assistant engineer.

B．A chief engineer.

C．A technician.

2. What makes the man want to change his job?

A．The job is so boring.

B．He can’t get promoted for a long time.

C．He can’t work in peace with his coworkers.

3. How much salary does the man expect?

A．$50,000 a year.

B．$60,000 a year.

C．$68,000 a year.

7 . There are three important things to be considered when choosing a job.

First, you have to ________ that you will probably be doing this job for many years. So you need to decide whether it is something you are ________ to do for a long period of time. ________ , if you don’t like children, you shouldn’t choose a job in teaching. But if you love children and are ________ enough to be around them all day long, then being a teacher is a good choice.

The second important thing is the ________ of work. If you ________ to live in Southern USA, you will have to choose a job that is offered there. Similarly, an ice-water fishing job would not be a good choice if you don’t like cold weather. ________ , what countries, cities or states will you have to travel to? Are you able to live in these places without problems, such as foods that don’t ________ you or any other kind of problem? Some jobs require you to ________ , so you should take these things into consideration when choosing the right job.

________ , the advantages you will receive are another important thing to be considered. Needless to say, any employee(员工) is in need of good ________ . And you should be clear about the insurance policy of the company you want to ________ . This is especially important.

All these above things are of great importance ________ you decide to take a new job. If they are carefully considered during the ________ period, you will probably have a great ________ . So it is necessary to think about your long term happiness based on your job’s place and advantages.

1.

A．remember

B．tell

C．doubt

D．regret

2.

A．sorry

B．tired

C．ready

D．afraid

3.

A．At first

B．As usual

C．In fact

D．For example

4.

A．lucky

B．healthy

C．patient

D．proud

5.

A．art

B．level

C．place

D．time

6.

A．refuse

B．want

C．happen

D．fail

7.

A．Yet

B．Instead

C．Later

D．Also

8.

A．agree with

B．play with

C．stay with

D．go with

9.

A．stay

B．travel

C．sit

D．stand

10.

A．Slowly

B．Nearly

C．Finally

D．Recently

11.

A．advice

B．pay

C．business

D．education

12.

A．create

B．find

C．manage

D．join

13.

A．though

B．before

C．unless

D．until

14.

A．test

B．success

C．decision

D．practice

15.

A．plan

B．future

C．dream

D．joy