1 . The brown paper bag hit the ground. A Michelin engineer picked it up and opened it, revealing a cracked, leaking egg. The third graders at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School were disappointed when they saw the runny mess.
It was engineering week at A.J. Whittenberg, a public primary school in Greenville, South Carolina. One week per month, engineers from local industries visit the classrooms and talk to students about their careers.
Greenville is now introducing the idea of a career path to students in primary school and giving students the option to follow those programs to middle and high schools. Each primary school focuses on a specific technical skill. The district allows students to attend schools outside of their attendance boundaries as long as space is available, which means students can choose to continue to follow their chosen career pathway at a middle school with corresponding programs.
The effort in Greenville is part of a growing national trend in which school districts partner with local industries to develop curriculum (课程) and expose students to specialized careers at a young age.
Some education experts worry the focus on industry qualifications has resulted in schools taking on responsibilities that should fall to businesses, like training workers for specific job duties, damaging a more comprehensive education in schools. “Schools are to not just prepare people for work and strengthen the economy, but also a place where students should experience art, music and think creatively,” said Jack Schneider, a professor of education at the University of Massachusetts.
A teacher from Greenville, however, said, “Career exposure has a big impact on kids. We’re not really wanting them to make a decision—‘I’m in the second grade and now I’m locked in to being whatever when I graduate from high school in 10 years.’ We just hope students walk across the graduation stage with plans for a career in mind.”
Modern times need modern solutions. When students leave school, they need to be already down their road to college, if that’s what they’re going to do, or schools need to give them something that allows them to get to work and earn a living. Just getting out with a high school degree doesn’t do that.
1. Why were the third graders disappointed?| A．Their test failed. | B．The bag missed the target. |
| C．Engineers disturbed them. | D．They had to clean the ground. |
| A．Design more career paths. | B．Invite engineers to their schools. |
| C．Adopt the open enrollment policy. | D．Offer more courses for them to choose. |
| A．People’s employment. | B．Students’ overall development. |
| C．The nation’s economy. | D．The school’s innovative education. |
| A．Modern solutions are hard to find. |
| B．More students need college education. |
| C．Greenville’s practice is not acceptable. |
| D．A high school degree is not enough for jobs. |
2 . If you are planning to start a career in the field of education，science，or culture，then an internship（实习） at UNESCO will be ideal for you．
Who can apply？
You have completed your full-time university studies；or．
You are studying in a graduate program for a master's degree．
Applicants in technical assignments must have reached the last year of their studies in a technical institution．
What are the requirements？
You must be at least 20 years old．
You should have a good command （掌握） of either English or French．
You must have an excellent knowledge of office-related software．
You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment．
You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills．
What do you need to prepare？
Visa：You should obtain the necessary visas．
Travel：You must arrange and finance your travel to and from the location where you will do your internship．
Medical insurance：You must show proof of a comprehensive health insurance valid（有效的）in the target country for the entire period of the internship．UNESCO will provide limited insurance coverage up to USD30,000 for the internship period．
Medical certificate：You must provide a medical certificate indicating you are fit to work．
Motivation letter：You should have your motivation letter ready before filling out the application form．
Your application will be accessed by UNESCO managers and will stay in our database for six months．We do not respond to every candidate．If selected，you will be contacted by a manager．If you do not receive any update within six months，it means that your application has not been successful．
1. According to this passage，applicants are required to________．| A．hold a master's degree in science |
| B．have international work experience |
| C．be fluent in either English or French |
| D．present a letter from a technical institution |
| A．Limited medical insurance coverage． |
| B．Training in communication skills． |
| C．A medical certificate for work． |
| D．Financial support for travel． |
| A．Contact UNESCO managers． | B．Get access to the database． |
| C．Keep a motivation letter at hand． | D．Work in a team for six months． |
3 . Career coaches provide a series of services, from helping you figure out what you want to do to exploring chances for career growth.
Know what type of professional you need to hire.
Try sample lessons to find the right one. Most coaches offer free sample lessons, which help you get to know their styles clearly. You may need a coach with career experiences, or you may need one who offers life advice. If you aren’t sure what you want, ask questions.
Consider cost, and make contact. Coaching fees are not the same. Some coaches charge more for polishing resumes, while others include that in the overall price.
| A．Make sure you have a well-designed resume. |
| B．You need to understand what you’re receiving for the expense. |
| C．Career coaches also provide services for your personal training. |
| D．Thus, you can assess whether the coach understands your needs. |
| E．Engaging with a career coach requires an investment of time and money. |
| F．Know which services you need and be open to services you don't know you need. |
| G．Career coaches can help you decide how to make full use of your professional potential. |
4 . Looking for a job where you can make a difference?
If you’re the kind of person who loves helping those around you and you enjoy putting your knowledge and skills in the service of others, there are plenty of jobs that fit this description perfectly. They allow you to bring your contribution to society and make the most of your skills.
The best part about starting a career in education is the vast opportunities it offers. Most people associate education with teaching.
For those who would like to help others with a high-intensity career that puts them in the middle of the action. a job in the emergency services can be the one. By joining the police, ambulance, or fire and rescue service, you can serve your community and make the world a better place. But you’ll have to deal with a lot of pressure and stress on a regular basis.
Working for a charity is the very definition of helping and supporting people in need.
| A．Make a careful and proper choice. |
| B．Here are options worth exploring. |
| C．The following cautions are the first to consider. |
| D．Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t all about fundraising. |
| E．This field provides you few opportunities to choose from. |
| F．The field actually has various positions and professional roles. |
| G．A job as a first responder is both mentally and physically demanding. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| A．A researcher. | B．A teacher. | C．An officer. |
| 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 . Career planning is not something that you do once and then forget. It’s an activity you should do at least once a year.
Make career planning a regular event.
Find a day or weekend at least once a year and schedule time to truly focus on what you want out of your career.
Our likes and dislikes change over time, so it’s always a good idea to reflect on what you feel strongly about in your life and career. Make a list of what you like and dislike about your job. Hopefully you still enjoy a lot of your work activities, but if that’s not the case, it might be time to start considering a new job or career.
Set career goals.
While you can be successful in your career without setting goals, you can be even more successful after setting them. What are your short-term (within a year) and long-term (within five to 10 years) career goals? You probably already know about SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals. Always write them down and share the list with someone.
Another big part of career planning is reviewing and adjusting these goals on a regular basis and developing new goals once you accomplish (实现) your previous ones.
Explore new education or training opportunities.
Never miss a chance to learn and grow more as an employee and individual. Part of career planning is finding training opportunities that will help you further your career.
| A．Research further career advancement opportunities. |
| B．This will help you to create a sense of accountability. |
| C．Here are four steps you can take to develop a career plan. |
| D．Reflect on what you like, dislike, need, and want from work. |
| E．A fun part of career planning is picturing your career in the future. |
| F．If your company offers professional development opportunities, take advantage of them. |
| G．So, each time you sit down to do some career planning, break out this list and review it. |
8 . Does college year seem a long way off? What about several years later? These are the dates to look toward when planning your career. The possibilities are prepared especially for those who see the big picture and have insight to research their options.
Students pick occupations for many reasons. Yet choosing something that simply sounds exciting may not be the best option. Familiarity with a career doesn’t automatically make it a good profession for you. Although no one can predict the future, it makes more sense to eye trends in the economy and the workplace before making that critical decision. Picking the right field will make landing a dream job after school a reality.
Having the ability to see the big picture is key. High school graduates should research the jobs that will be in demand in 10 to 20 years to determine the best future careers as they consider further schooling. According to one guidance counselor “The key word would be ‘explore’. Explore every option—don’t limit yourself or sell yourself short. Think that you can do whatever you want to do.” Choosing a career can be complicated because of today’s rapidly changing world.
According to Next Step Magazine, up-and-coming jobs are, not surprisingly, in healthcare including dentists, medical scientists. home health aides, etc. When choosing a career in healthcare, consider how attainable it is. How long will it take to complete the necessary program? Also consider the salary, status, and quality of life of that profession. Some jobs require long hours, weekends, and holidays, while others have more traditional hours.
Sometimes a job is significantly more difficult or tedious than it appears. Selecting a career because you want to make a difference in others’ lives becomes unsettling when you realize that crucial changes may not be possible due to complicated reasons.
A job’s total compensation package can be critical too. It’s not just about the salary. It’s about healthcare benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, stock options and other perks often available to educated and specially trained individuals.
Keeping your options open, even if the career decision seems obvious, can work to your advantage. Continue to research responsibilities. To avoid disappointment, think ahead, and try to predict where the voids will be in the career market.
1. According to the first two paragraphs, students should__________.| A．consider their dreams critically | B．have insight into their college year |
| C．research before making job decisions | D．choose good professions automatically |
| A．Pick professions in health care. | B．Make a difference in others’ lives. |
| C．Avoid occupations based on interests. | D．Compare difficulties of different jobs |
| A．Possibilities of finding a good profession. | B．Factors to be considered for planning a career. |
| C．Abilities to be needed for future employment. | D．Benefits of picking a right occupation |
9 . The pace of today's working life blurs (使模糊) the line between personal time and work time, and it increasingly mixes personal lifestyle and work style. And as companies are trying hard to attract and keep young people for their technical skills and enthusiasm for change, office culture is becoming an extension of youth culture. This may be no bad thing. For most of human history the middle-aged have ruled, but in the future, they will have to share power with fresh-faced youths.
There have been a number of reasons for this change and the most dramatic of these is technology. Children have always been more expert than their parents at something, but usually a game or a fashion, not the century's most important business tool. The Internet has started the first industrial revolution in history to be led by the young. Though there have been youth revolutions before, none of them made a big change the way the Internet has. Throughout the20th century, if a young person wanted to enter an American company they needed to leave their youth behind. They got a haircut, and probably a suit or at least a tie. Now the same hair, same clothes, even nearly the same hours apply to office and home.
If it had not been for the Internet, this change could not have happened. However, it did not happen because of the Internet only; the corporate restructurings (公司重组) of the 1980s and 90s broke down traditional hierarchies (等级制度). In many companies, seniority-based (基于资历的) hierarchies have been replaced by hierarchies based on performance. The abilities to please your superiors are no longer the most valued skills. Today's employees stay with companies only as long as they feel challenged and rewarded; moving from job to job is now a sign of ambition.
The rise of the young is a good thing, because it gives them more opportunity to put their ideas and energy into practice at their most creative stage in life. Nowadays youth and youth qualities seem to dominate, but the experience and maturity of older employees should be put to good use, too.
1. A company tries to attract young people for their________.| A．office culture | B．modern lifestyle |
| C．changing attitude | D．technical abilities |
| A．work in the office and at home | B．have an eye-catching hairstyle |
| C．dress in the business style | D．leave the business tool behind |
| A．achievements | B．age and experience |
| C．skills with the Internet | D．ability to please the boss |
| A．They become more energetic in life. |
| B．They have taken over the companies. |
| C．Their creativity can be put to good use. |
| D．Their ideas appeal to a great many people. |
| A．Young people will lead in fashion. |
| B．Young people will have more power. |
| C．Older people will step off the historical stage. |
| D．Older people will continue to be the main force. |
10 . If you’re going travelling after university or as a career break, an extended period of time of unemployment can leave a gaping hole in your CV.
Recharge you batteries
If you’ve just spent three or four years at university, or working without a break, then you’ll need to recharge your batteries. If you take time out to travel you’ll have the opportunity to think about what’s important in your life and refocus on your career.
Learn a new skill
If you’re going on a round-the-world trip then you could be travelling from anywhere between a month to a year, why don’t you learn a new skill while you’re on the road?
Make contacts
When you’re backpacking and travelling, try to make contacts with people who might be useful for your career. With the rise of social media, making contacts is as simple as saying “just tweet me” or “I’ll add you on Facebook”. The contacts you make while travelling could be your avenue into a new career.
Volunteer
| A．But don’t worry. |
| B．Consider the simplest way you can meet their needs. |
| C．It’s important to network wherever you are in the world. |
| D．More often than not, you’ll come home feeling refreshed and energetic. |
| E．Think about what employers are looking for in your industry and cater to that. |
| F．One of the hardest things to overcome when applying for a job is work experience. |
| G．Volunteering is one of the most popular activities for gap years and round-the-world trips. |
