1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下对话。
1. What’s the man’s dream?

A．To be an artist.

B．To be a teacher.

C．To be a scientist.

2. What do we know about Copernicus’ theory?

A．It proved that the earth was still.

B．It was influenced by Newton and Einstein.

C．It is the basis of ideas about the universe today.

3. What was thought to be the center of the universe at the time of Copernicus?

A．The earth.

B．The sun.

C．God.

4. Why did Copernicus publish his theory when he was dying?

A．He wasn’t sure of his theory until then.

B．He was afraid of being punished.

C．His friends told him not to publish it.

2 . 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.

3 . 【课文原文】

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.

2. Match the main idea with each part.

A. Conclusion B. Problem C. Solution

Part 1(Paras.1－2) ________
Part 2(Paras.3－6) ________
Part 3(Para.7) ________
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.

4. What is the best time to think about your possible careers?

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.

5. What is important when completing the tests?

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.

6. Who are these career suggestions aimed at?

A．College graduates.

B．Job hunters.

C．Students with excellent grades.

D．High school students.

7. Complete the passage according to the text.

It is common that an adult ________ (ask) about his or her job. It is ________ (true) necessary to think about your career plan, even when you are still at school. It is not always easy to decide ________ which career you’ll take up in the future. Some people know what they want to do, but many others just have a few ideas ________ (bounce) around in their heads.

One of the most ________ (effect) ways to get an insight on a possible career path is to complete a “career aptitude test”， ________ results will tell you about your strengths and interests.There are various kinds of career aptitude tests and one popular test asks ________ (participant) to grade their preferences for a variety of work tasks. Their answers are then analysed.

In ________ (conclude), career aptitude tests are obviously ________ useful tool and they can be meant for guidance. However, the real secret to a good career ________ (be) finding something you are passionate about.

8. Analyse and translate the sentences.
(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.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

4 . 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.

2. What does Greenville do to help students follow their chosen path?

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.

3. What is Jack Schneider concerned about?

A．People’s employment.	B．Students’ overall development.
C．The nation’s economy.	D．The school’s innovative education.

4. Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

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.

5 . Returning to your home town to work could give you some ________, such as having more time to be with your family members and being back in familiar surroundings But Jiang Zhihui thinks that kind of convenience won’t necessarily ________ you success in your career.

The 28-year-old Jiang said that, “Eventually, it’s your own hard work that ________ most. Everyone, in fact, needs to develop _________ resources and a network, instead of just ________ the past.”

She returned to Suzhou after getting a master’s degree at a university in Macao. She ________ among competitors while applying for a ________ with Suzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee.

“I’m more realistic and want to be close to my parents and friends. And I want to enjoy a slower pace of life.”

She was also able to see the amazing economic growth potential in her home town, ________ since her job was to attract investment to the industrial ________.

At the same time, she found that her network of people and her knowledge of her home town didn’t mean much at work. “Every day, I get to meet business people from all over the world, and be in touch with the ________ technology,” she said. “So, I have to ________ from the very beginning just like anyone else. I spend most of my time learning to adapt better to my job.”

And now, her hard work has paid off. Many of the projects her team negotiated for are in the construction process or are actually up and running. She felt proud of this “Honestly, in my opinion, sometimes it’s more crucial to ________ a promising job or profession than to choose a ________” Jiang said.

She may not be in a major city, but she never felt that her personal ability would be ________ In fact, her job handling high-tech investment bids has given her plenty of _________ to visit those exciting places and ________ a different life on business trips. “If you keep your mind open, you’ll always be at the cutting edge, regardless of where you are.”

Jiang is quite satisfied with the ________ in Suzhou. “I often hear classmates living in bigger cities ________ about the pressure, the cost of housing, longer work hours and traffic jams,” she said.

“Life in a ________ city is relatively comfortable, even if I ________ less.”

1.

A．presents

B．advantages

C．talents

D．promises

2.

A．celebrate

B．repeat

C．measure

D．guarantee

3.

A．counts

B．fails

C．succeeds

D．cheats

4.

A．professional

B．abundant

C．new

D．broad

5.

A．searching for

B．thinking of

C．reaching out

D．relying on

6.

A．ran out

B．took out

C．stood out

D．gave out

7.

A．job

B．scholarship

C．permit

D．license

8.

A．eventually

B．especially

C．extremely

D．fortunately

9.

A．revolution

B．era

C．park

D．time

10.

A．clearest

B．best

C．latest

D．fastest

11.

A．debate

B．start

C．examine

D．discuss

12.

A．create

B．recommend

C．quit

D．take

13.

A．country

B．province

C．region

D．city

14.

A．recognized

B．limited

C．improved

D．ensured

15.

A．chances

B．ways

C．ambitions

D．promotions

16.

A．experience

B．extend

C．change

D．challenge

17.

A．education

B．customs

C．life

D．people

18.

A．care

B．worry

C．bring

D．complain

19.

A．smaller

B．better

C．larger

D．richer

20.

A．work

B．earn

C．contribute

D．devote