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BEIJING-With trains rumbling down new tracks, the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia has just been unlocked, poised to transform itself into a hub connecting the fast-growing region to markets as far away as in Europe.
Thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, the China-Laos Railway has been completed and put into operation, and the Lao people have finally realized their railway dream, said Thongloun Sisoulith, Laos’ president.
The importance of transportation cannot be overemphasized. It is the artery of a nation, and of the globalized world. As a popular Chinese saying goes, “Roads lead to riches.”
The World Bank has estimated that the China-Laos Railway could significantly reduce land transport prices by 40 to 50 percent between Vientiane and Kunming, and by 32 percent between Kunming and the Port of Laem Chabang in Thailand. As the railway connects Laos to the vast BRI network, including the China-Europe Railway Express, aggregate (总计的) income in the country could be increased by up to 21 percent over the long term.
Across the world, China’s development and cooperation with other countries have changed the life trajectory (发展轨迹) of numerous people. In Africa, China helped Kenya build the country’s first railway since its independence, which links its two largest cities-Nairobi and Mombasa-and allows people to work in satellite cities and towns and join their families within hours.
Mohammad Nauman, a young Pakistani man, made a career decision seven years ago when China and Pakistan decided to build Pakistan’s first metro system. He became a technician at the metro company. In 2020, the line was opened to traffic.
“It was very amazing for me that this whole connectivity was coming to my country,” Nauman said.
1. Why is the China-Laos railway important to the Lao people?A.It helps realize their dream. |
B.It helps reduce land transport cost. |
C.It helps connect Laos and other countries. |
D.It helps increase Lao yearly income. |
A.Laos | B.Thailand | C.Kenya | D.Eurasia |
A.Pakistani lives have been changed by metro systems built by China. |
B.China helped Pakistanis realize the dream of being connected across the country. |
C.Nauman wanted to thank China for offering him a job as a technician. |
D.Nauman decided on his career with the first metro system to be built in his country. |
“What shall I do when the whole connectivity becomes a reality?” Nauman thought.
WORKING OUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
As an adult, one of the first questions you are asked when meeting someone new is, “What do you do?” This is because your career is a very important part of who you are. The career you have defines your life, and so taking time to think about it is an essential exercise for young people.
The best time to start thinking about possible careers is while you are still at school, before you make any choices about your further education. This, however, is not always easy. Some people know what they want to do from a young age, but many others just have a few ideas bouncing around in their heads.
One of the most effective ways to get some insight on a possible career path is to complete a “career aptitude test”. The results of the test will tell you about your strengths and interests, and some tests also suggest careers that you may be suited to. Having this information will provide you with a better chance of finding a job you like. There are many free tests online, so give one a try. Getting a head start in considering your future career may help you for the rest of your life. You don’t want to look back in years to come and say, “I wish I had thought more about what I really wanted to do.”
There are many different kinds of career aptitude tests. Some ask questions about your personal interests and attitudes. Others focus more on asking you to rate different kinds of work scenarios, like working as a librarian or a lawyer. Of course, while completing these sorts of tests, it is very important to be honest—and don’t worry—there are no right or wrong answers.
Career Aptitude Test example Page 1 of 10 | |
How do you feel about the work tasks below? | |
1 | ○○○○○Assemble a chest of drawers |
2 | ○○○○○Drive an ambulance |
3 | ○○○○○Help develop a cure for breast cancer |
4 | ○○○○○Analyse the elements hydrogen and radium |
5 | ○○○○○Design a new range of wrist accessories |
6 | ○○○○○Design clothes for brides and bridegrooms |
7 | ○○○○○Teach children geometry |
8 | ○○○○○Help and advise people in serious debt |
9 | ○○○○○Manage a hair and nail shop |
10 | ○○○○○Provide investment advice |
11 | ○○○○○Check and edit education materials |
12 | ○○○○○Categorise employee profiles |
One popular test asks the participants to grade their preferences for a variety of work tasks. Their answers are then analysed and divided up between six different types of work personalities.The participant is then given a chart showing their score for each type of work personality. The top three scores are used to make a code that indicates the participant’s overall work personality. This code is then used to generate a list of career suggestions.
The career suggestions are also based on your education and experience level, but you can look at higherlevel careers as well, which is very useful for high school students. For example,you could look at the basic careers to see what work you might like now,and then look at the more advanced careers so you know what you may like to aim for in the future. This is a great tool to help plan your career and let you know what targets you need to reach to get there.
In conclusion, career aptitude tests are clearly a very useful tool. However, it is important to remember that they are only meant for guidance.The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about. So try a few tests online and start thinking about your future career right now!
1. What’s the main idea of this text?A.The answer to the question what you do. |
B.Career aptitude tests, a useful tool for career suggestions. |
C.An example of career aptitude tests. |
D.The best time to start considering possible careers. |
A. Conclusion B. Problem C. Solution |
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3. Why are you asked a question about your work by a new person?
A.Because it is a very important question. |
B.Because he wants to do the same work as yours. |
C.Because your job is part of your life. |
D.Because he is interested in your work. |
A.After you graduate from the college. |
B.When you are married. |
C.When you are a college student. |
D.When you are at school. |
A.The questions are about your personal interests and attitudes. |
B.They focus on your work scenarios. |
C.They will ask questions about being a librarian or a lawyer. |
D.You are supposed to be honest about your answers. |
A.College graduates. |
B.Job hunters. |
C.Students with excellent grades. |
D.High school students. |
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(1)The career you have defines your life,and so taking time to think about it is an essential exercise for young people.
(2)You don’t want to look back in years to come and say,“I wish I had thought more about what I really wanted to do.”
(3)The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about.
Like Father, Like Son
(The living room. Friday night. A table and two chairs at front centre. Grandfather and Father, seated at the table, are playing chess.)
Grandfather:And...I win!
(Son enters room.)
Father:Not again! Oh look, here comes my boy. How are you, son?
Son:(nervously approaching the table) Erm... Dad, can we talk?
Father:Sure! You know you can always turn to your dad for a chat.
Son:OK. Here it is. I’ve decided not to go to university. I want to focus on my band and have a career in music when I leave school.
Father:(raising his voice in surprise) You can’t be serious! What about your future career as a lawyer?!
Son:I knew you’d say that. You just assume I want to be a lawyer, but that’s only because you are a lawyer.
Father:What’s wrong with being a lawyer? Lawyers help people and are respected by others.
Son:Yes, but I’m not interested in law. I want to work in a studio, not a court.
Grandfather:(looking at Father) Calm down. OK?
Father:(ignoring Grandfather’s words) Stop daydreaming ! Playing in a band is not a job.
Son:Of course it is! The music industry is developing fast now. Making music is a job.
Grandfather:(stepping between Father and Son and raising his voice) Hey! I told you to calm down, both of you!
Father:But I told him to study something useful at university!
Grandfather:(laughing) Easy, son! I remember when you were his age, you said that you wanted to be a professional football player.
Father:And you wanted me to be an engineer!
Grandfather:I just wanted you to be happy, and an engineer—a happy engineer.
Father:But in the end, you just advised me to think carefully.
Grandfather:Yes, and you have found the career that suits your talents. I’m so proud of you. Your son is proud of you, too.
Son:Of course I am, but I have different talents.
Grandfather:(turning to Son) Why don’t you also take my advice and think carefully before jumping in with both feet?
Son:Well, I could try...
Grandfather:If you go to university and play music at the same time, you will have two options for your future. And I’m sure playing in a band will help you make lots of new friends at university.
Father:Yes, lots of new lawyer friends!
Son:(with a sigh) Dad...
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1. What does the conversation mainly talk about?
A.The relationship between family members. |
B.Grandpa’s suggestion on the future job. |
C.The disagreement between Father and Son in choosing a future job. |
D.The future development of the boy’s music band. |
A.Because he shows interest in it. |
B.Because he doesn’t want to go to university. |
C.Because he wants to have a good income. |
D.Because his grandfather wants him to do so. |
A.The father isn’t serious. |
B.The son isn’t serious. |
C.The father doesn’t understand the son’s words. |
D.The father is surprised at his son’s words. |
A.Give up. | B.Begin something. |
C.Act in a hurry. | D.Do a kind of sport. |
A.The son does not take his grandfather’s advice. |
B.The son is disappointed at his father’s words. |
C.The son and his father reach an agreement. |
D.The father doesn’t agree with the grandfather. |
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4 . I have been studying literature all the time. When someone asked me if I made the wrong choice by devoting myself to studying literature, I was deep in thought.
A good friend of mine took every single literature class she could in college and decided early on that she wasn’t cut out to be a teacher. Her parents were concerned because she wasn’t really focused on becoming something that would pay the bills. In order to alleviate their concerns, she took a course in library science and told them she would regard library science as a career path. But she ended up taking a job as a communications assistant at a midsize company and eventually became the director of communications. She put her literature studies to work in making company materials and has benefited a lot from that.
Another friend turned his love of Hemingway’s writings into inspiration for his artworks. Most people don’t stay at one job for their entire career. I can’t tell you how many teachers I worked with over the years give up teaching to paint houses, work in an advertising company, start his or her own business and so on. A degree is important to get your foot in the door. But I think you should choose your job on the basis of what you’re really interested in, and no one says you have to do something for the rest of your work life.
Colleges generally don’t clue you in on the possible career paths available to you with your particular studies, but some are getting far better with guiding students towards the possibilities. Your reading, writing and analytical skills would be great advantages in some jobs, so don’t think that your love of literature is going to leave you with few choices. So I don’t feel sad to devote myself to studying literature.
1. What does the underlined word “alleviate” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Express. | B.Relieve. | C.Deepen. | D.Raise. |
5 . The saying “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life” puts a great deal of pressure on people who are trying to choose a right career. Can you really find one that is so enjoyable that it won’t even feel like work?
Well, no matter how much effort you put into picking an occupation, there are days when it will feel like work. However, sometimes you will think “I would do this even if I didn’t get paid.” The trick is to choose a career that has many more great days than ones that aren’t so great.
First, what matters most in finding a job is to learn as much as possible about yourself, for example, your advantages and disadvantages. If you think you know all there is to know, the results of self-assessment will be eye-opening. A career development professional, for example, a career adviser, can help you with this step but don’t be discouraged if you can’t afford to hire one.
Next, you should learn about the occupations on your list. The results of your self-assessment will include a list of occupations that are suitable for you, but the quest (追求) for the right career doesn’t end here. While some of the occupations may be nearly perfect for you, others may be all wrong. Even though they are a good match for your personality type, interests, values and talent, they may be unsuitable in other ways. For example, the job duties may not appeal to you, or the required education or training could be more than you are willing to complete.
The third is to make an informed decision by exploring each of the careers on your list. Read descriptions of the occupations and ignore your preconceived (事先形成的) ideas. Unless you have personal experience or have done prior research, there’s still a lot to learn before you can decide whether a career would be right for you.
After narrowing down your list to just a few careers, it is time to dig a little deeper. Continue your research by conducting informational interviews with people who take up the occupations you are seriously considering. Asking their advice can help you make a wiser decision.
1. What is the most important factor as to finding a career?2. Which is the best title for the passage?
A.How to Make an Informed Decision | B.How to Choose a Right Career |
C.How to Know Yourself Better | D.How to Make a List of Careers |
Do a survey about career choice
做一个关于职业选择的调查