1 . When hunting for a job in a weak economy, every detail counts. It's no longer good enough to be a qualified applicant, so job clubs can be of much help.

What is a job club? Job connection clubs are small groups of people across America who meet regularly to talk about job searching and career. These clubs support the success of all members. Looking for work chances is made easier when you're not alone. Job clubs are rooted in the belief that each member has something valuable to contribute and that everyone will benefit from the advice and encouragement.

Why start or join a job club? Job searching can possibly be a lonely and discouraging process, but it doesn't have to be that way. Becoming part of a local job club can offer valuable help. It may also bring a strong sense of confidence that gets you going in the right direction. When you know that your fellow members expect to hear regularly about your progress, you're more likely to have a positive attitude towards the club meeting. To support your success, the club will provide practical suggestions, including specific (特定的) discussion topics to get you started and keep you encouraged along the way of overcoming the difficulties in a job hunt.

What are the topics of a job club? While the form of club activities may be the same, the varied topics of discussion mean that no two meetings are exactly alike. You'll deal with a number of matters—where to find proper job directions and how to get your calls returned; preparing for interviews; effectively applying for the right opportunities to satisfy your desire; facing rejections bravely and turning failure into success

Each member will update the group on his or her progress. and you’ll end each meeting with a suggestion from each member to carry out specific tasks during the week that follows. There's no shortage of topics to talk about.

1. The advantage of job clubs is to make job hunters more________.

A．confident

B．qualified

C．local

D．valuable

2. Which of the following can be used to replace "facing rejections" in the passage?

A．Defeating difficulties.	B．Achieving success.
C．Accepting failures.	D．Losing face.

3. We can find this passage in the following EXCEPT in________.

A．a newspaper

B．a magazine

C．a news report

D．a guide book

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many teenagers are considering what they want to do when they graduate     1    high school. I am fortunate that I've made a plan for my future. I     2     (decide) to become a vet when I was two or three years old. I want to be one of those     3    treat the animals with respect and dignity.

Because of this, I am doing all I can at Reavis High School to make     4    (preparation) for my success in college .As a freshman at Reavis , I keep in mind my lifelong dream of     5    (become) a vet. I have been taking my education here very     6    (serious). I know that a person needs to be not only     7    (skill), but also extremely disciplined in order to become a vet. I have learned to manage my time properly and I work hard     8     (earn) good grades. When I go to college, I will study and learn about all species of animals. I     9    (be) able to help them and find happiness as a vet when animals need my assistance.

In a word, I find     10     a particularly valuable chance to study in Reavis where my dream begins.

3 . In class, students are sharing their dream jobs.

Jacob: I'd like to be a mountain-climbing guide for several reasons. Number One, mountain climbing is very exciting. Mountain-climbing guides get to climb tall, dangerous mountains, right? Number Two, I enjoy working outdoors and helping others. Number Three, mountain-climbing guides travel widely and meet many fun people.

Fred: My choice is to be a vet (兽医). Why? I like animals. Animals bring a lot of joy to our lives, but they ask for little in return. I also enjoy helping animals and their owners feel better. Pet owners are happy when their pets are well. Finally, vets get to work with other people who like animals.

Anne: Ha, my dream job? An accountant (会计)! I think it's interesting. I'm good at numbers, you know, and I also like helping people manage their money. Good accountants are well paid, and I want to manage my own money, of course. But the most important of all, accountants mostly work alone, and I like to work alone.

Jessica: I'd like to become an animator (动画片制作者) and make films like Toy Story, Shrek, and Cars. You see, I love drawing and I love working on computers. I'd like to help people relax and enjoy their life. Animators can make a lot of money, too.

1. Jacob's dream job is to be ________.

A．a vet	B．an animator
C．an accountant	D．a mountain-climbing guide

2. What is Anne's main reason for her dream job?

A．The job is interesting.	B．The job is well paid.
C．She is good at numbers.	D．She likes to work by herself.

3. What do the four students have in common?

A．They enjoy working outside.	B．They enjoy offering help to others.
C．They hope to meet fun people.	D．They hope to make a lot of money.

4 . Many people, mostly young adults, are struggling to get a job. The main reason is that they don’t have ______. Meanwhile, a lot of them ______ how they can even get that without a job. The answer is simple. Volunteer. Is your school ______ a little event for kids? ______ ! This will surely teach you organizational and communication skills that are ______ in the workplace.

I have heard many young adults ______ about how hard it is to get experience. It is ______ in front of you! You just need to ______ clearly what you are looking for. Personally, I ______ joining a school club or two. It’s a great way to ______ experience needed for jobs, where different ______ each teach something. You will learn how to be a   ______ if you are president of the club. The same ______ to vice-president. Being a secretary teaches you how to solve problems with little or no ______. The most important thing out of all these is that you will have to   ______ “customers”. It may not have been a real, ______ job that fits your financial needs, but you do get the feel of a work environment.

Another tip is: Don’t be ______ to get a job like working at a fast food restaurant, as you will eventually work your way up the ______. A lot of young adults dislike taking up such jobs, thinking they’re for people who _____ need a job. However, these jobs will help you to get a better one ______ what you’ve learned.

So, once again, get out there! Go to volunteer and look for internships(实习期的工作)!

1.

A．experience

B．intention

C．courage

D．ambition

2.

A．agree

B．realize

C．question

D．prove

3.

A．seeking

B．advocating

C．demanding

D．arranging

4.

A．Put up

B．Sign up

C．Set up

D．Hold up

5.

A．ordinary

B．different

C．valuable

D．detailed

6.

A．argue

B．complain

C．wonder

D．worry

7.

A．fortunately

B．barely

C．effectively

D．occasionally

8.

A．determine

B．control

C．describe

D．measure

9.

A．practice

B．prevent

C．remember

D．recommend

10.

A．gain

B．offer

C．employ

D．explore

11.

A．choices

B．types

C．roles

D．methods

12.

A．winner

B．member

C．volunteer

D．leader

13.

A．reacts

B．applies

C．submits

D．appeals

14.

A．direction

B．knowledge

C．approval

D．responsibility

15.

A．care for

B．deal with

C．discuss with

D．look for

16.

A．paid

B．worthwhile

C．reliable

D．recognized

17.

A．prepared

B．amazed

C．ashamed

D．satisfied

18.

A．business

B．ladder

C．restaurant

D．mountain

19.

A．probably

B．finally

C．merely

D．desperately

20.

A．instead of

B．apart from

C．but for

D．due to

5 . Picking a career is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make.    1    The most important factors in choosing a career have to do with who you are as an individual.

Carefully consider the following four factors when deciding on a career path.

Your personality

There are sixteen different personality types. Many career counselors use this to help determine which careers are best for an individual.    2    And these should be considered when we choose a career path.

Your interests

    3    No matter how much money you make, a lack of interest in your career is sure to lead to problems at some point. Does this mean you have to develop your interest as a career? Absolutely not! In fact, not everyone has a very strong interest in a particular subject. You just need to have some level of interest in your work so that you remain enthusiastic.

Your values

Although many career tests focus on personalities and interests, values shouldn’t be ignored during the career planning process.    4    Some common career-related values to consider: independence, security, altruism and creativity expression.

Your natural skills and abilities

If you struggle with math in school, you may want to consider a career that doesn’t require a great deal of math ability. However. Most degree programs include a variety of classes that may or may not relate to your future occupation.    5    

A．Interests can predict your future success.

B．Values can help you determine the right career.

C．You can make an effort to overcome all difficulties.

D．Each personality has its strengths and weaknesses.

E．Some factors affect the right choice of your career.

F．Interest matters when it comes to career satisfaction.

G．Don’t let one difficult class discourage you for pursuing your dream career.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How was Charles? summer vacation?

A．Disappointing.

B．Tiring.

C．Relaxing.

2. With whom did the woman visit Shanghai?

A．Her father.

B．Her mother.

C．Her friend.

3. Where does the woman want to work?

A．In America.

B．In Beijing.

C．In Shanghai.

4. Why does Charles want to work in Beijing?

A．It’s nearer to his hometown.

B．He can get new experiences.

C．Its people are much richer.

7 . I decided at 10 years of age that I was going to be a teacher, because I wanted superpowers. When I was in primary school I could ________ see that some of my teachers had extraordinary ________.

There was ________ of the school, a teacher as well, who knew everything about every child and knew not just their parents but even their grandparents. You couldn't ________ her super-powered laser-like (像激光一样的) eyes that could ________ right into you—through flesh, bones and all.

Our class teacher could even see the invisible (看不见的). I was one of those who remained invisible, being rather ________ and shy as a child. Yet my teacher would ________ me, even when I was unnoticeable. The unspoken message in her super-powered eyes ________ me: “I see you; I understand you.” As I learnt from her, the ________ of a primary school educator is to teach children, not subjects.

I knew I wanted to be such a teacher with superpowers that made children feel safe and ________.

What seems ________ to me is that all those extraordinary teachers ________ their business. They calmly create daily magic in their ordinary ________. No one gave them medals or prizes for ________ although they were being the most creative ones, in ________ young human beings.

1.

A．possibly

B．clearly

C．occasionally

D．secretly

2.

A．powers

B．skills

C．knowledge

D．passion

3.

A．manager

B．chairman

C．headmaster

D．secretary

4.

A．change

B．accept

C．follow

D．escape

5.

A．see

B．fall

C．walk

D．steal

6.

A．important

B．quiet

C．funny

D．naughty

7.

A．encourage

B．notice

C．leave

D．train

8.

A．controlled

B．warned

C．told

D．surprised

9.

A．role

B．joy

C．choice

D．idea

10.

A．sympathized

B．relaxed

C．admired

D．valued

11.

A．worrying

B．amazing

C．annoying

D．puzzling

12.

A．adapted to

B．turned back

C．went about

D．gave up

13.

A．factories

B．gardens

C．classrooms

D．houses

14.

A．bravery

B．experience

C．ambition

D．creativity

15.

A．studying

B．believing

C．finding

D．educating

8 . Tips for choosing a career

Choosing a career isn’t always easy. Here are our tips to help you make up your mind.

Don’t let other people tell you what to do! There are always people who want you to become a lawyer, or be a teacher. Listen to them, but remember it’s your life and it’s your decision.    1    !

Consider what you think you’re good at. It’s true that things like salary (工资) are important, but don’t let financial considerations lead you down the wrong path.     2     — if you’re not very outgoing, don’t go for a sales job, even if the pay is good.

Your first decision isn’t forever.     3     — they choose a job, find they love it and stick at it. But it isn’t always like that, so remember — you’re allowed to change your mind! Certainly, it’s no good worrying for years: maybe you’ve got three or four possible things you’d like to do, so come to a decision and try one, and if you don’t like it, try another one.

    4     Some people choose their career simply because they think they’ll earn huge amounts of money. OK, if that’s what you want. But generally, people get more satisfaction out of their career if they feel they are doing something valuable for others.     5     It could be a job that helps other people, like being a child-minder. Just don’t forget that job satisfaction isn’t only about money.

A．Do something of value.

B．Consider your past experiences.

C．It doesn’t have to be charity work.

D．Follow your heart and your personality.

E．Some lucky people get it right first time.

F．Be sure that you’re the one who makes that decision.

G．The more you learn, the more you’ll realize just how much you don’t know.

9 . When it comes to hobbies and career, all of us have our own stories. As a little girl, my favorite thing to do was read — same as today. So I figured I’d be a librarian when I grew up.     1     The library had a two-book limit, but she knew I’d blow through those in just a few days, so she always let me check out a big stack.

Time passed quickly and I was in fourth grade. Our school librarian, Mrs. Ketelsen, sent some poems I’d written about dinosaurs to Highlights magazine.     2    

At the University, though majoring in journalism, I quickly learned that I did not want to be a newspaper reporter.     3     It amuses almost everyone who knows me and thinks I’m outgoing. (I am, but only with people I know!) So I was thrilled when I was selected for a summer internship at Reader’s Digest.

Ten years after that, I came back to RD to work as an editor.     4     I’ve worked at other magazines too, but I’ve spent most of my career here, reading magazines, newspapers, websites, and books for stories we could condense (简缩); writing articles; even choosing jokes.

    5     “The Tractor War” takes me home to the Midwest. “Something to Sneeze At” reminds me of all the sneezing I did when I moved to New York City and was suddenly allergic to grasses and trees... I relate to lots of our stories this month, and I hope you do too. Enjoy!

A．It was a long road home.

B．I lost my interest in it soon.

C．My first published writing!

D．I’m shy about interviewing people.

E．My dream of becoming a librarian encouraged me.

F．The stories in this issue seem to introduce myself to you.

G．Our town librarian, Mrs. Tonne, was really important to me becoming me.

10 . How to Choose the Right Career?

Choosing the right career can be difficult, and consequently you will find many of us can hardly find a suitable job in our daily life.     1    

    2    

Assess your hobbies. It is very easy to turn your hobbies or something you love doing into a future career. Many hobbies are related to real world needs and positions. Consider what you like to do and how that might fit into a career. Remain humble as you work toward your goal.

Assessing your skills

Consider what skills you are good at. If you are particularly good at certain skills, such as fixing things or making things, this can provide you with a great future career, since skilled labor is often in demand and you will find it fairly easy to find work.     3     People who interact with others well can easily get careers as social workers or in marketing and similar business positions.

Considering your current state

Explore yourself. Figuring out what you should do with your life may sometimes require you to get to know yourself better. If you want a career that will really make you happy, you have to have an impressive awareness of what you want and what you enjoy.     4    

Thinking about your future

Examine your future financial security. One of the most important things to consider is if the career path you're choosing will provide you with an acceptable level of financial security. In other words, will you be able to make enough money to support yourself and your family? Meanwhile, you are supposed to pay special attention to your future job stability,     5     Accordingly, you will need to consider if the career you choose is stable enough for you and your desires for the future.

Admittedly, the combination of the above four steps proved extremely effective when choosing the future career. Once you get started, you'll find it quite beneficial and even enjoyable!

A．Evaluating your interests

B．Assessing your personality

C．Therefore, having a defined career direction will help you achieve your goal.

D．Job markets changes a lot as society needs different things at different times.

E．For some people, this means taking some time off to decide what's vital to them.

F．If you have a good command of communicating with others, there are jobs for you as well.

G．However, with serious self-planning and self-reflection, you can set yourself on a path towards a fulfilling career.