1. The other way to spend time looking at the amazing variety of underwater sites is by shore diving.
2. With the help of a few poles and a large canvas sheet, the rescue team managed to quickly build a tent.
3. The production team of The Lifelong Journey all got extremely excited at the unexpected high audience ratings.
4. Through years of persistent efforts, she finally succeeded in having a career in the field of genetic engineering.
5. The whistle is to be blown only in the case of emergencies and must be visibly worn at all times while on the premises.
2 . After his final exam on Jan 11, Wang Yatao immediately moved into the Xiyangfu Nursing Home in Jilin city, Jilin province, becoming a special lodger among the group of seniors.
The 22-year-old sophomore at the Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University decided to spend two weeks at the nursing home before returning to his hometown in Yingtan city, Jiangxi province.
“I was attracted by a short video posted on (video-sharing platform) Douyin in early January,” he says. “In the video, the owner of the nursing home was recruiting young people as lodgers.”
People who are younger than 35 and have a college education can get a single room, three meals a day and a monthly stipend of 300 yuan ($42) with a requirement to do 20 hours of volunteer service during that period.
Applicants should have a fixed job or study in college, and should not drink or smoke.
“In fact, what attracted me was not the small stipend but rather, the volunteer service,” says Wang. “I thought it would be a good opportunity to have a different kind of volunteer experience.”
Wang has participated in the volunteer team since he enrolled in the university.
“We initiated various volunteer activities across the city, such as visiting nursing homes, tutoring impoverished and ‘left-behind’ children of migrant workers, and teaching the public about environmental protection,” he says. “But I have never lived with so many seniors and delved so deeply into their lives.”
Wang says he and the other volunteers have spent the last few days presenting performances, painting pictures and exercising with the seniors.
“It gives me a warm feeling. They treat us like their grandchildren, and share their fruit and snacks with us. I’ll continue to visit after I return to my university in the spring semester. And I’ll spread the word about this among our volunteer team.”
1. What do we know about Wang Yatao?| A．He chose to stay with the elderly instead of his family in his vacation. |
| B．He kept seniors company by living among them in the nursing home. |
| C．He wanted to earn some money by being a special lodger. |
| D．He was recruited as a special lodger because he was a college student. |
| A．Earning a small stipend. |
| B．Experiencing being old. |
| C．Getting closest to seniors’ lives. |
| D．Learning to take care of the old. |
| A．Wang will bring more young people to the nursing home |
| B．Wang had a good time living with the elderly |
| C．Wang promised to the old that he would visit next time |
| D．Wang will spread the spirit of respecting the old in his college |
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3 . China is the country that eats the most watermelons in the world. It’s not because foreigners don’t like watermelons but “they can’t afford them.” Do you know why?
It’s reported that a kilo of US watermelon is about $6.91 in New York, which is about ￥46 in China.
Secondly, countries like the USA and Australia have a wide land, but watermelons were not introduced there as early as in China. The local people prefer other fruits that were known earlier to watermelons.
Thirdly, according to some reports, watermelons from foreign countries may not taste good.
| A．Firstly, China’s land area is large. |
| B．Watermelons are my favorite fruit. |
| C．So, watermelons are not as popular as other fruits. |
| D．That’s because they’re too expensive in most countries. |
| E．However, in China, we seldom eat watermelons that taste bad. |
| F．Watermelons are also famous for being expensive in Japan and South Korea. |
4 . The wrecks were first discovered in October 2022 by Shenhai Yongshi after about 500 exploratory dives. They were identified as being from the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644) and were later named the No 1 and No 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea.
The relatively well-preserved wrecks contain a large number of cultural relics of important historical, scientific and artistic value. The discovery is not only a major breakthrough for China’s deep-sea archaeology, but also ___________________.
| A．a significant psychological discovery on a international level |
| B．a milestone scientific discovery on a national level |
| C．a landmark point in archaeology in China |
| D．a significant archaeological discovery on a global level |
China’s first ultradeep-water research drilling vessel Meng Xiang started its trial
The vessel is designed by China State Shipbuilding Corp. It is being built by Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, a subsidiary
The 33,000-metric-ton vessel is 179.8 meters long and 32.8 meters wide, with a range of 15,000 nautical miles (27,780 kilometers), and is capable of withstanding
6 . When I started secondary school, aged 11, I found myself in a class with only two children I’d met before.
Spot similarities.
| A．Pay attention |
| B．But I soon got to know everyone |
| C．But I soon failed to remember their names |
| D．It’s always good to connect new information with things you already know |
1. It doesn’t matter so much whether you will come or not.
2. The fact that he had not said anything surprised everybody.
3. How he persuaded the manager to change the plan is interesting to us all.
4. The news that you told me yesterday was really disappointing.
5. He spoke as if he understood what he was talking about.
6. I wonder why she refused my invitation.
7. Could you advise me which book I should read first?
8. Whatever you have picked up,you must give it back to whoever it belongs to.
9. Many people think it possible that a trade war between EU and the States will happen.
10. —I drove to Qingdao to meet my friend last week.
—Is that why you had one day off?
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. |
| A. Conclusion B. Problem C. Solution |
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| A．College graduates. |
| B．Job hunters. |
| C．Students with excellent grades. |
| D．High school students. |
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(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.
