1 . Right now you probably spend most of your time in school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after high school? Will you continue to go to school? Will you learn a trade? Perhaps it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Some day work will be a big part of your life.
What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and skills will help make a better plan for your career.
To get an idea of what work you would like to do, make a list of your interests and a list of your skills. Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices that might match your interests and skills. You can later keep your lists with the projects and documents (文件) that can help you achieve the career you want.
They can help you know more clearly about your achievements in school and in the world of work. Roberta Zhan, an art designer, finds her work satisfying because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She enjoyed imagining something in her minds eye while she was in school. She took art, design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.
Here is what she says about the meaning of work: “If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution (贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job.”
1. The passage is most probably written to________.A.students | B.teachers | C.parents | D.designers |
A.listing facts | B.giving examples |
C.asking questions | D.explaining differences |
A.singing songs | B.creating pictures |
C.playing basketball | D.playing computer games |
A.the real meaning of work | B.the importance of interests and skills |
C.the journey of Roberta’s life | D.the way of preparing for the future |
2 . 17-year-old Brennan Agranoff, a colorblind boy, started his custom sock business in middle school, with a small loan (贷款) he got from his Parents. Up till now, he has sold over I million worth of socks onlinein the last four years.
Brennan thought of the idea for his custom sock company at just 13 years old. He was attending a high school basketball game in his hometown of Sherwood, Oregon, and noticed that many kids his age were wearing the same white Nike sport socks. The boy told himself that if these white plain socks were so popular with kids,then some cool custom designs would surely be an even greater hit.
But the boy didn’t tell his parents about the business idea immediately. He spent six months researching things like printing machines and technology and drawing up a business plan. Only when he had everything planned out did he ask his parents for a loan. “They thought the idea was a little out there,” Brennan recently told CNN Money, but he kept pushing, and finally received a S 3,000 loan to start his company. Then he began to work on his own designs. The fact that he was colorblind didnt stop him and he has created over 200 designs now.
Business was slow the first year, but then Brennan started pushing his Hoopswagg products heavily on the other Internet. Orders soon started coming in in large numbers, and Hoopswagg became a popular brand among custom sock lovers. Right now, his designs can be found on Hoopswagg website, Amazon and eBay.
Four years after starting his business, Brennan has achieved great success while balancing schoolhouse chores and his social life. And he says he loved every minute of it.
1. The second paragraph mainly tells us how Brennan________.A.designed his custom socks | B.got his business idea |
C.organized the basketball match | D.managed his company |
A.bought some Nike socks | B.made a business plan |
C.asked teachers for advice | D.got money from friends |
A.got no support from his parents |
B.was too busy to do house chores . |
C.stopped designing because ofhis eyes |
D.enjoyed both his study and business |
A.Honest. | B.Kind. | C.Creative. | D.Helpful. |
1.参赛球队:来自美国的约克篮球队(York Basketball team)和本校校队;
2.比赛时间:11月24日下午;
3.比赛地点:学校体育馆;
4.赛后最幸运的学生可以得到本场比赛用的篮球作为纪念。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. What is the speaker doing?
A.Complaining about something. | B.Warning the bus manager. | C.Making suggestions. |
A.Every 5 minutes. | B.Every 10 minutes. | C.Every 15 minutes. |
A.40. | B.60. | C.129. |
A.The bus was speeding. | B.The bus was overloaded. | C.The bus didn’t come on time. |
1. What’s the man doing?
A.Making a phone call. |
B.Explaining how to use the phone. |
C.Charging the woman for using the phone. |
A.It saves money. | B.It’s much safer. | C.It’s convenient. |
A.Ask someone for change. | B.Call the information office. | C.Use the man’s phone card. |
1. Where did the man see the ad for the bike sale?
A.On TV. | B.In a department store. | C.In the newspaper. |
A.The Curzon. | B.The Aderson. | C.The Instant. |
A.Buy the cheapest one. |
B.Go to the shop to look at the bikes first. |
C.Buy the one recommended by the woman. |
1. Why can’t the woman have the party on the twenty-ninth?
A.She will attend a meeting. |
B.She will travel to another city. |
C.She will see her doctor. |
A.Four hours. | B.Three hours. | C.Two hours. |
A.Filling out the forms is no easy thing to do. |
B.She forgot to fill out the forms. |
C.She’ll remind the man about the forms. |
A.Fried cakes. | B.Fried rice-noodles. | C.Noodles. |
Teacher: Shh! Listen carefully!
Teacher: Did you hear that? No? How about this?
Teacher: If you couldn’t hear the first one, it means you’re not a dog! [Laugh.] Dogs can hear very high frequency sounds, but people can’t. And if you could hear the second one, you’re younger than 25.
Student: Wow! Why is that?
Teacher: Our ears change when we get older. Children and young people can hear the second one, but most people older than 25 can’t.
Conversation 2
Teacher: Today’s topic is “Should teenagers date?” Team A, please begin.
Team A: We say no, they shouldn’t. One reason is that teenagers are too young. They should think about schoolwork and spend more time studying
Team B: We don’t agree with Team A. Our answer is Yes. Teenagers can date if they want. It is quite natural for a teenager at that age to feel he or she likes somebody. We think it’s possible for teenagers to date and study at the same time.
Teacher: Team A?
1. What are they learning about in Conversation 1?
A.Dogs | B.Sounds. | C.Hearing. | D.People |
A.schoolwork | B.dating | C.teenager | D.relationships |
A.Nature Club and Ballet Club. | B.Ballet Club and Nature Club. |
C.Science Club and Debate Club. | D.Debate Club and Science Club. |