1 .

A．Travel plans

B．Career goals

C．Relationship status

D．Hobbies

2 . What can we infer about the woman from the talk?

A．She is a little worried.

B．She is on vacation now.

C．She isn’t eager to find a job.

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 . A new research from the University of Michigan stated, “People tend to have one of three beliefs about the meaning of work and which category you fall into largely depends on your parents.” Workers who are job-oriented (有工作倾向的) are those just trying to make a living who much prefer the activities they pursue outside of the office. Career-oriented adults value the social status and fame that comes with professional achievement. Calling-oriented people do work that they are passionate about because they want to have a positive impact on the world.

In the first study into how these orientations originate, researchers found that how teenagers perceive their parents’ work habit is central to the development of their own work attitudes. It’s not a straightforward transfer of values. People who perceive their father to have a strong career-orientation are more likely to be career-oriented themselves-but career-determined mothers have no effect on their kids’ work orientation. The researchers owed this to generational gender norms. When the study’s participants were teenagers, mostly in the1980s, men were more commonly employed outside of the home and were more likely than women to hold “career” jobs with opportunity for advancement. Mothers do have a notable effect on whether children have a job-orientation mentality. Teenagers who are close to their mothers are less likely to view work as just a job when they grow up, probably because they’ve been raised to value social, rather than instrumental life experiences.

Having both parents display the same work ethic (行为准则) has a strong influence, but only in the case of calling-oriented offspring (子女). As the society nowadays favors money and professional achievement, a child with two calling-oriented parents is more likely to have the confidence to ignore these societal pressures and pursue her dreams. Children can affect their parents’ work ethic, too. Allowing people to bring their children into the office has been shown to boost efficiency and productivity and could help raise that next generation of career-oriented workers.

1. What motivates calling-oriented people to do work they like?

A．To achieve social status and fame.	B．To pursue activities outside the office.
C．To believe they can earn them much money.	D．To make a positive contribution to the world.

2. What is crucial in shaping the work attitudes of teenagers?

A．Peer pressure.	B．Personal preferences.
C．Educational background.	D．Awareness of parents’ work habits.

3. Why are children close to mothers less likely to be job-oriented?

A．Because mothers value social life experiences.

B．Because mothers focus on instrumental life experiences.

C．Because mothers tend to have a stronger career orientation.

D．Because mothers emphasize the importance of work as just a job.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The influence of societal pressures on work beliefs.

B．The preferences of workers in different occupations.

C．The impact of parental work habits on teenagers’ attitudes.

D．The relationship between money and professional achievement.

5 . How to Help Your Teenager Decide on a Career

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It used to be a cute question. But now that your child is a teen, they’re either sick of hearing it or frightened because they don’t have an answer. As a parent, helping your teenager choose a career is highly important.    1    

Take the pressure off

Students leaving school often experience anxiety as they struggle to decide on a life plan. Some teens worry that they’ll disappoint their parents if they don’t take a direct path to a perfect job.    2    And it’s your job to remind them of that. Career exploration for teens should be encouraged, without the pressure of upcoming expectations.

Lead by example

    3    Take some time to think about how your own work might be setting an example. Teenagers are very perceptive (有感知力的) and will observe your relationship with your own work. If they see you enjoying your work, they’ll know it’s possible to find something they enjoy too.

Help them identify their strengths

A key step in helping your teenager choose a career is aiding them to understand themselves.    4    You’ll be able to help by reminding them what circumstances they work best in and what their skills and preferences are. All this information will help guide your teen through their choices.

If your teenager doesn’t have an idea of what they want to do after high school, it’s important to keep an open dialogue and gently encourage them.    5    By encouraging them to think deep, they will hopefully start to plan their future life.

A．It may be beneficial to visit a career advisor.

B．That’s why we’ve put together this practical guide here.

C．But the weight of the world doesn’t rest on their shoulders.

D．Make it your responsibility to be a safe space for your teen.

E．You’re the first and most important role model in your teen’s life.

F．A great way to promote this is asking questions about their future.

G．As their parent, you naturally know your teen and what areas they are good at.

6 . Advice on Choosing Your Career

You probably are very much concerned about which direction you take in your career, but before working through the process of generating and refining specific career choices, helicopter up to 10,000 feet from where you can view your overall career map, answer the big questions and set your overall direction.     1    What is your aim? How long have you got? Remember that there are no right answers, only the best choice for you, based on what you know now.

Having laid out your overall map, set boundaries and defined your personal targets, you can then turn to practical issues.     2     Write down examples of how you demonstrate key employability skills such as team work, leadership, and communication.

    3     Go out and meet people, attend talks, go to relevant lectures, watch videos about industries and organizations, seek out websites that can give you objective and general career advice, for example, the open access Oxford university careers website.

Over time you can start to narrow down your choices and then choose one.     4    

In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off with a compass and direction, and a general destination of mapping the new Louisiana territories in America. But they had no exact map.     5     Your career will be much longer but, like Lewis and Clark, it is about direction, not destination.

A．Where, roughly, are you going?

B．Their successful expedition took two years.

C．In any event, you have a few years to explore.

D．Identify what you are good at, based on your skills and experiences.

E．That way, you’ll be more focused and thus more likely to achieve your goal.

F．You are looking for a match to what might suit you now, but that changes over time.

G．Your career project might take some time, as now you are probably short of information.

7 . Balancing work and personal life is a challenge many people face in today’s fast-paced world. Achieving this balance can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life.    1     Here’s an exercise you can do to help find that balance.

First, on a piece of paper, write down “Work Responsibilities.”     2    List your current job responsibilities, projects you’re working on, and upcoming deadlines. Be as detailed as possible to have a clear picture of your workload.

Next, on a second sheet, write “Personal Goals and Activities.” Think about what you enjoy doing in your free time.     3    This could include hobbies, time with family and friends, or personal health goals. Remember, these activities are crucial for your well-being.

On a third sheet, label it “Time Management.” Here, draft a weekly schedule, allocating time for both work and personal activities.     4    This exercise will help you visualize how much time you spend on work versus personal life and where adjustments might be needed.

Lastly, reflect on the balance between your work and personal life.     5    Consider whether you need to delegate tasks at work or cut down on certain activities to make more time for personal pursuits. Remember, it’s about quality, not just quantity.

A．Include everything from exercise to relaxation, to hobbies and socializing.

B．Balance doesn’t mean equal hours for each, but rather a satisfying proportion.

C．Then see if you are spending enough time on things that matter to you.

D．It’s essential to recognize the need for a personal life outside of work.

E．The key is to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

F．This will help you understand where your time goes each week.

G．Make sure to include any regular commitments or weekly tasks.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is wrong with Bill?

A．He is short of money.

B．He has made a big mistake.

C．He is facing a tough choice.

2. What does Bill currently do?

A．He studies at university.

B．He works as an engineer.

C．He serves at a gas station.

3. What does Grace advise Bill to do?

A．Focus on education.

B．Ask his aunt for advice.

C．Accept the well-paying job.

9 . How To Know When to Quit Your Job

A lot of us get frustrated with our jobs. But how do we know when we need to take a real change?    1     There are several factors that you should think about and discuss with your family before quitting your job.

Determine if your job is affecting your health. If the stress from your job is affecting your physical or psychological health, it is a sure sign that it is time to leave. No amount of money or status is worth ruining your health, since you won’t be able to enjoy any of the things you have worked so hard for.     2    

Think about whether or not you can continue to grow in your position.     3       It’s important to be in a job that enables you to grow both personally and professionally. If you can’t grow, you should think about quitting your job.

    4       Can you live for a little while without an income while you look for jobs? Do you get paid what you deserve? These are factors to take into consideration when you think about quitting your job.

Consider your other offers. Unless you become independently wealthy, you’ll probably need to get another job. Are the other offers as good as what you have?     5    

A．Check out your job prospects.

B．Analyze your financial situation.

C．In that case, it may be better to leave.

D．This will reduce your stress as well as your debt!

E．If they aren’t, you might want to think again about quitting.

F．Being bored at work is an easy way to become dissatisfied.

G．Quitting your job is a serious decision that requires much thought.

10 .

A．Their career plans.	B．Their dream universities.
C．Their favourite teachers.	D．Their attitudes to different jobs.