1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I grew up in southeastern Michigan. I was a fan of Detroit Tigers, a famous baseball team, as a young boy.

My childhood dream was to be like my hero, Al Kaline, and someday play for the Tigers. My Dad would take me to Tiger Stadium several times a year and my hero Al Kaline would never let me down. We never attended a game that he didn’t get at least one hit.

I was crazy about baseball. If there was a game in my high school, I was never absent. I kept practising so that I could achieve my dream of playing for the Tigers, and I was doing well at each level of play. Later, I got a chance to sign up for a strong American Legion baseball program. There I met our coach, Bob Ohm, who knew a lot of baseball and taught each of us the basics as well as more advanced baseball skills. With Bob Ohm’s help and my hard work, I had set new records in many baseball championships.

My dream to be like my hero seemed to draw near. One summer, I went up to play the final season in Marinette. There were scouts who came to find the best players. This was it! My big chance!

Well, as the game progressed I hit the ball very well getting five hits in the game. Unfortunately, I also made four mistakes. The final mistake actually drew laughter from the crowd.

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After the game, I knew my dream of playing professional baseball was lost.

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Today, I teach baseball in a high school.

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2 . 听下面一段较长对话，完成下面小题。
1. Why does the woman choose to stay in the UK?

A．It provides opportunities.

B．Her parents want her to stay there.

C．She doesn’t like her home country.

2. What will the woman do next?

A．Go to a research center.

B．Study in the office.

C．Ask for advice.

3. What are the speakers talking about?

A．Their parents.

B．A career plan.

C．Working experience.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What month is it now?

A．July.

B．August.

C．September.

2. What is the woman going to do this September?

A．Start teaching.

B．Join a club.

C．Go to college.

3. Where did the woman teach children before?

A．In Prague.

B．In London.

C．In Manchester.

4. What does the woman’s father probably think of her being a teacher?

A．Satisfying.

B．Unwise.

C．Strange.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker do?

A．A journalist.

B．A student.

C．A TV host.

2. Where did the speaker visit last year?

A．A university.

B．A top college.

C．A news agency.

3. Which kind of job does the speaker dislike?

A．The one without change.

B．The one that keeps him busy.

C．The one that needs to be done secretly.

4. What is the speaker going to do after getting the bachelor’s degree?

A．Find a job.

B．Continue his study.

C．Travel around the country.

5 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Eric quit?

A．He wants to work close to his parents.

B．He doesn’t get enough paid holidays.

C．He finds a new job with a higher salary.

2. In which country does Eric work?

A．China.

B．Finland.

C．The U.S.

3. What does Ms. Thomas think of Eric’s job performance?

A．It’s poor.

B．It’s ordinary.

C．It’s great.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do the speakers mainly talk about?

A．Which university to go to.

B．What to choose as a job.

C．Where to earn more money.

2. Why does the woman make her decision?

A．She needs more money to support her family.

B．Her family live far away from the city.

C．The villages are short of good doctors.

3. What will the man probably be in the future?

A．A researcher.

B．A teacher.

C．An officer.

4. What should they do before they fulfill their plans?

A．Go to consult with their parents.

B．Do well to pass the H.S.C Examination.

C．Get admitted to the famous university.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Eric quit?

A．He wants to work close to his parents.

B．He doesn’t get enough paid holidays.

C．He finds a new job with a higher salary.

2. In which country does Eric work?

A．China.

B．Finland.

C．The U.S.

3. What does Ms. Thomas think of Eric’s job performance?

A．It’s poor.

B．It’s ordinary.

C．It’s great.

8 . 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.

9 . Ten years ago, liberal arts majors were a hot proposition, but according to a recent report, engineering and science majors are more favored by Chinese university students nowadays.

The shift has happened since the country set its sights on growth powered by technological breakthroughs and high-end manufacturing.

The popularity of engineering has also been reflected in the annual adjustment of university majors by the Ministry of Education.

Since the ministry approved the establishment of AI-related undergraduate majors in 2018, 440 universities now offer them. When 180 universities set up AI majors in 2019, they became the top new majors of the year. Many engineering majors are associated with terms like “intelligent” and “smart”, with technological and scientific innovation in mind.

Financial and management majors were previously popular due to the capital’s role in driving social and economic progress. Rising geopolitical tensions have encouraged the turn toward engineering, as China has realized that technology will be the fundamental engine of future growth, and so engineering and science majors have become the most popular. More importantly, there are still many weak links and bottlenecks in China’s technological development, which require more talent to solve.

The development of AI in China still has a long way to go, so students are obliged to study properly and contribute to the sector’s rapid development.

A senior researcher said that students need to be more objective about popular majors as the demand for them might change based on societal demand and employment prospects. When choosing a major, they should focus more on their strengths and passions, he said, adding that if they pursue a popular major in which they are not interested, they will not learn professionally and will still find it hard to get a good job.

1. Why has engineering become popular recently?

A．Liberal arts majors are less popular.

B．Chinese universities favor engineering majors.

C．China has have aimed at developing high-end manufacturing.

D．The Ministry of Education makes adjustments annually.

2. How did the author explain the popularity of AI-related majors among the universities?

A．By listing the numbers.	B．By making experiments.
C．By giving a description.	D．By making a discussion.

3. Which is the most important factor to stimulate China to develop technology?

A．The capital’s role in the progress.	B．Rising geopolitical tensions.
C．Many weak links and bottlenecks.	D．Societal rapid development.

4. Which option may the senior researcher agree with?

A．Engineering leads to good jobs.	B．Choosing a major depends on its popularity.
C．People must follow the crowd.	D．Interest is the best teacher.

10 . Three years into my postdoctoral (博士后) position, I decided I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I hadn’t landed a single interview. I was disappointed but not surprised. I was applying in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis, when many universities carried out hiring freezes, and my publication record didn’t stand out.

One day after my failed job search, my office mate was amazed by what a journal’s scientific illustrator had done to the sketches (草图) in her review article with artistic techniques. I thought to myself, “That would be such a fun job.” A long dormant (蛰伏的) dream of becoming an artist began to stir.

My family was bursting with mathematicians and engineers who pursued music and literature in their spare time, so it felt natural to have my daily life revolve around science, with art as my dreamy lunar companion. I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea aside when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking drawing and painting classes at night.

I decided to test out a new career direction by creating similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task-something that engaged my artistic, creative side and made use of my scientific training. I felt I was on the right path.

It was exciting to find a career that drew on my diverse skill set. I did feel a sense of loss for not becoming an academic educator, and I worried I’d be letting down the people and institutions who’d invested time and resources in me. But it helped to remind me that my new career path wasn’t removed from science. I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute, not far from my husband’s company, and my business is flying.

1. Why did the author fail to land a job at first?

A．She lacked interview skills.	B．It was a very difficult period.
C．Her publications were of little value.	D．Universities adopted rigid hiring requirements.

2. What mainly influenced the author’s choice of science?

A．Her family culture.	B．Her childhood dream.
C．Her talent for science.	D．Her colleague’s encouragement.

3. Which of the following best describes the author?

A．Romantic and curious.	B．Creative and generous.
C．Humorous and hard-working.	D．Science-pursuing and considerate.

4. What can be the best title of the passage?

A．Power from Science	B．Challenge of Job Hunting
C．Shift from Traditional Belief	D．Take-off with Artistic Wings