I was a writer, but yesterday the boss told me he decided to fire me. That was wrong, because I created many great articles for our company. I didn't want to let the news upset my children, so I invited my wife to a restaurant we often went to.
I walked into the restaurant, surprised by how empty it was. Not too long after, I saw Carrie walk in. “Where are the kids?” I asked. "At Mother's." Carrie said. "So what did you want to tell me?" she asked curiously. "Well when I tell you, you can't break down." I said. She nodded hesitantly.
“Well, ... my boss said ...he would fire me if I couldn't come up with a good story.” "What! You've been working there for 5 years since your best friend Jack left there. Although later Jack tried to invite you to work with him, you refused. You could basically run the place!” She shouted. "I know, I know.” "How can he just fire you like Jack?” She looked at me with worry in her eyes. "What about the kids? How will we pay for the house? How will we ..." I cut her words off and promised. "I'll find a new job. Any job will do as long as it pays." Suddenly a man across the diner said, "My friend is looking for a new writer ... someone that can really tell and show the story.” "Where can I find him?” I asked. "He's got a shop down the street with a big yellow sign on the top." he says. "Thank you so much!" Carrie said thankfully as we left the restaurant.
“There!” Carrie pointed to a big yellow sign reading, "The Daily Dispatch". "I've heard about this place!” I said turning to Carrie. t4This is the worst newspaper company here!” I complained. “Well I guess I should go in for an interview. A bad job is better than none." I sighed. "George, I don't want you to do something you hate." “Well at least I can make some money if I have a job." said.
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As I stepped in the door, the strong smell of ink hit me right in the face.
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As I sat down in a shabby （破旧的）chair, I heard a breaking sound.
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8 . Here's why Disney World doesn't have mosquitoes(蚊子)
There is a lot that goes into making Disney World the "Most Magical Place on Earth”. Considering Walt Disney World is in Central Florida, and has various amusement parks at Walt Disney World, there is one thing missing from the huge property that you may not have even noticed: mosquitoes.
Naturally, this is due to efforts from Walt Disney World staff to ensure health among guests and a uniform consumer experiences.
Occasionally, Disney has had to close certain sections of their park during the busiest times.
| A．So, how do they manage to do it? |
| B．Mosquitoes are found throughout the world. |
| C．The warm damp air attracts a lot of mosquitoes. |
| D．Additionally, Disney keeps chickens throughout the parks. |
| E．It is to search for mosquitoes and revise events by moving outdoor equipment inside. |
| F．Across the numerous parks at Disney World are more than 60 CO2 catching devices. |
| G．Though mosquitoes haven't been completely swept away, they are really hard to find. |
9 . As our boat moves quickly up and down in a windy ice-filled small bay, I try to judge the health condition of the polar bear (北极熊)in front of me. We are in Franz Josef Land, a remote part of Russia between the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
While offshore bears follow the sea ice, hunting seals (海豹)on ice all year round, bears that live by the sea spend their summers on land and are forced to search for whatever they can find. Relying on low-calorie meals such as the eggs of nesting seabirds, it is harder for these bears to pack on the pounds. Researchers recently found that offshore bears around the Barents Sea are some of the most polluted animals on Earth. This is a direct consequence of the seals they feed on.
Over a period of 14 years' study, Heli Routti from the Norwegian Polar Institute found that offshore female bears were in a better health, having greater body weight, than female bears by the sea, but on average their levels of pollutants called PFASs are 33 percent higher.
PFASs are used to make industrial products which are poisonous and degrade (降解)very slowly. These pollutants find their way to the Arctic through air, where they fall in snow and gradually add up in the ice. As the ice melts every summer, the PFASs go into the water, where they enter the food chain. They eventually make their way into the fat that keeps seals warm and from there into the bears that eat them.
During my 15 days in Franz Josef Land, I saw five bears, all living by the sea. Each looked relatively healthy. There are signs that these bears are dealing with the global-warming-caused ice loss relatively well. “The bears, so far, seem to be handling the sea ice loss,” says Andrew Derocher at the University of Alberta, who worked with Routti on the study, “But I'm sure that's going to change if the speed of ice loss increases sharply in the area.”
1. From the text we can learn polar bears living by the sea ________.| A．eat seals on ice all year round |
| B．look for food on land in summer |
| C．become the most polluted animals on Earth |
| D．stay on the ice in summer to avoid hot weather |
| A．Put on weight. | B．Move around. |
| C．Fight against pollution. | D．Live alone. |
| A．The rate of PFASs' degradation. | B．The effects of PFASs on the environment. |
| C．The process of PFASs' entering polar bears. | D．The application of PFASs in modern industry. |
| A．More pollutants may go into the air. | B．It will make no difference to bears. |
| C．The death rate of seals may increase. | D．Bears might fail to adapt to the change. |
10 . Best Careers in Australia
If you're attempting to take your first steps on the career ladder, this country is certainly rich with opportunity. In this article, we'll be looking at 4 of the best careers in Australia and why they're considered rewarding.
Wildlife Biologist
If you love working with animals, and enjoy seeing our fantastic wildlife in their natural habitat, the life of a wildlife biologist may be for you. Some of your daily duties may involve taking animal population studies, marking animals, and developing habitat management plans.
Average Salary: AU$58,014 per year
Teacher
You'll be able to teach subjects that you're knowledgeable and enthusiastic about and inspire that same enthusiasm in your students. You'll be able to make a positive contribution and help to shape the future of Australia. Although teachers may have a set time table every day, no two days will ever be the same.
Average Salary: AU$67,694 per year
Aged Care Worker
Working with the elderly is a fantastic job that affords you an enormous variety and job satisfaction. As Australia's population gets older, more and more skilled and enthusiastic care workers are needed. What's more, the care of the elderly is so different that no matter where your skills lie, it's easy to find a promising career.
Average Salary: AU$40,605 per year
App Developer
You'll work with all kinds of businesses to create custom-made applications that either help make their businesses more efficient or bring value to their customers. It's a rewarding and increasingly in-demand profession.
Average Salary: AU$74,492 per year
1. If you like working outdoors, which career will you apply for?| A．Wildlife Biologist. | B．Teacher. | C．Aged Care Worker. | D．App Developer. |
| A．An aged care worker may find the job is easy. |
| B．A teacher needs to be knowledgeable about all subjects. |
| C．A wildlife biologist cams AU$67,694 per year. |
| D．An App developer will create apps at the request of customers. |
| A．A researcher. | B．An educator. | C．A job hunter. | D．A student volunteer. |
