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 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。

Have you ever felt the need to grab a pen and start writing your thoughts on a piece of paper? Tom had always been a lover of stories, and of words that come together to create vivid imagery (意象). He would spend hours writing down his thoughts and ideas, crafting worlds and people with his pen and paper.

But when it came to his parents, they didn’t believe how much he enjoyed writing. In fact, they discouraged him, telling him that he should focus on more practical career fields like becoming a lawyer.

The annual writing competition arrived once again, which was a time to show creative writing as well as the vivid imagination of students. Although Tom had a burning passion for writing, he had always hesitated to enter the race. He was worried that his parents would disapprove of him spending so much time writing, leading him to miss the competition in previous years. But this time, he decided to take a chance and see if he could win this race. Perhaps if his parents saw how talented he truly was, they would come to support him.

Days passed as he carefully prepared his writing, pouring his heart and soul into every word. When he finished, he read it over and felt proud of what he had written. He prepared to hand in his writing, but his parents still believed he was wasting time. He still decided to submit his entry anyway.

Weeks went by before the contest’s results were announced. Tom waited anxiously, wondering if his writing was good enough to win a prize. He checked out his mailbox every day after school.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Finally, the day arrived and the winners were announced.

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Just then, the door opened and Tom’s parents returned home from work.

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3 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the man graduate?

A．This week.

B．In a year.

C．In three months.

2. What does the woman suggest the man do before graduation?

A．Borrow some money.

B．Get a part-time job.

C．Keep studying.

3. What has the woman started doing?

A．Looking for full-time jobs.

B．Working as a teacher.

C．Applying for jobs.

4 . What does Leon probably value most about the job?

A．A salary raise.

B．Sufficient credits.

C．Hands-on experience.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman want to become?

A．A scientist.

B．A teacher.

C．A lawyer.

2. Why will the woman go back to her hometown?

A．To continue her studies.

B．To get some practice.

C．To thank her teacher.

3. What does the woman say about English?

A．It’s a required course.

B．It’s a must in her job.

C．It’s useful in many ways.

4. What is the key to the woman’s career decision?

A．Her interest.

B．Her own qualities.

C．Her teacher’s encouragement.

6 . 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.

7 . 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.

8 .

FAQs on preparing your Application
Q: Should I target my Application to a specific Job Opening (JO)?
A: Yes. Naturally, a customized cover note will also help you focus on the key aspects of your Application that relate to the JO, but it is also in your interest to target the Application according to the responsibilities and competencies of the position.
Q: What’s the difference between duties and achievements?
A: Duties describe the specific responsibilities of your job. They accurately reflect what you are doing or have done in each of your previous jobs. In other words, it is the “what you do” of your job. Achievements describe in specific terms “how well” you did in your job.
Q: Many of my achievements are team-based, how do I draft them in my Application?
A: You should include your team-based achievements in your Application. Indicate that you were part of a team, and describe your specific role in reaching the goal.
FAQs on general Application guidelines
Q: Can I save my Application?
A: Yes. You should save your Application when you make changes and/or update it. It is recommended that you save different versions of your Application in Word format and then edit the Application online according to the post for which you are applying.
Q: Can I update my Application to apply for a new JO?
A: Yes. Each time you apply for a new JO, we recommend that you review your Application and update it, if appropriate, or target it to better reflect your suitability for the new JO. Your updates will not affect the content of Applications previously submitted against other JOs.
Q: Must I use up all the available characters in each section of my Application?
A: No. In fact, doing so may result in an unnecessary lengthy Application. Unless you have an enormous range of experiences, there is no reason to use up all the space given. Applicants are encouraged to list their duties and achievements in a clear and brief manner.

1. Which of the following descriptions best shows your achievements?

A．I’ve developed various interests, ranging from oil painting to designing model.

B．I’m good at creating proposals for new product ideas aimed at a specific market.

C．I’m in charge of the clearance, production and distribution of information material.

D．I succeeded in directing a video presentation, assisting our group to win the first prize.

2. If you want to apply for another JO, you’d better __________.

A．target your focus on your interest in the JO

B．save your latest application in Word format

C．prepare one application with all your competencies

D．update your application to match new requirements

3. Applicants are expected to __________ in their applications.

A．introduce what JOs they have previously applied to

B．list the greatest achievements they have made in detail

C．give key information about their experiences and achievements

D．provide the results of their tests, assessments and examinations

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man want to do after graduation?

A．Work at a hotel.

B．Further his study.

C．Travel around the world.

2. What is the woman’s major?

A．Hotel Management.

B．French.

C．Computer Science.

3. How does the woman pay her tuition?

A．By doing a part-time job.

B．With her scholarship.

C．With her parents’ help.

10 . I asked four students what they were going to be when they grew up. Here are the results.

Wang Li: I want to be a movie director (导演). And I want to make movies more beautiful and exciting. Maybe you will see my great movies many years later. And I’m sure you will like them very much.

Eric: I want to be an actor because I love acting. I always perform with the DVD on, and I enjoy doing it. I take acting lessons three times a week and I’m going to continue acting in the university.

Thomas: When I grow up, I want to be a dentist. Because I am very interested in dentistry. I also want to make my mom and dad proud. But I need enough money to get the education.

Ray: I’m going to be a professional programmer. Why? I like to work on computers. I like surfing the Internet, and I know the job can help me realize my dream. I’m going to live in a big house with my pets — a cat and a puppy.

1. Who wants to make movies more beautiful and exciting?

A．Wang Li.

B．Thomas.

C．Ray.

D．Eric.

2. What is Thomas going to be when he grows up?

A．A director.

B．An actor.

C．A dentist.

D．A programmer.

3. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Thomas needs enough money to get an education in dentistry.

B．Ray likes to work on computers and surf the Internet.

C．Eric takes acting lessons three times a week.

D．Wang Li wants to make his mom and dad proud.

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Beautiful Dreams	B．Favorite Animals
C．Exciting Movies	D．Great Jobs