1. What is the man doing?
| A．Conducting a survey. | B．Asking for directions. | C．Planning a trip. |
| A．Its space. | B．Its Internet. | C．Its speed. |
| A．It was too crowded. | B．It broke down halfway. | C．It ran behind schedule. |
| A．The information display facilities. |
| B．Bigger boards for train times. |
| C．More seats on the platforms. |
1. Who is Mike?
| A．Ann’s husband. | B．Ann’s colleague. | C．Ann’s roommate. |
| A．To arrange a meeting. | B．To get some information. | C．To find a part-time job. |
| A．On Wednesday. | B．On Thursday. | C．On Friday. |
1. What does the man think of his job?
| A．It is tiring. | B．It is boring. | C．It is easy. |
| A．Treating injured lions. |
| B．Attending to baby animals. |
| C．Dealing with special animals. |
| A．Take a higher degree. | B．Receive specific training. | C．Raise a pet. |
| A．A student. | B．A doctor. | C．A zookeeper. |
4 . If you are looking for part-time jobs at the Penn State University Park campus, you’ve come to the right place! Chances are that we have right jobs for you. So, where should you begin? Just look through the jobs below and you’ll immediately find the part-time jobs you like.
PART-TIME LIBRARY STAFF ASSISTANT
Date Announced: 04/03/2019 Job Number: 84944
Work Unit: University Libraries and Scholarly Communications
Department: Common Services
DESCRIPTION: process library materials and staff service desks in the Pattee/ Paterno Library. Responsibilities include circulation of course reserves and computers; processing, sorting and shelving materials; and assisting with opening and closing areas. Service desk responsibilities include checking out materials, assisting users with accessing various types of library resources, providing users reference services and securing the entrances to the equipment. Successful applicants must be dependable, flexible, and devoted to providing excellent customer service for library visitors. Weekend and evening availability preferred. Your cover letter and CV listing scheduling availability (days and times) should accompany your completed online job application.
PART-TIME STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT
Date Announced: 03/31/2019 Job Number: 84218
Work Unit: College of Engineering
Department: SEDTAPP
DESCRIPTION: The College of Engineering, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) seeks to hire numerous Penn State students at University Park to fill part-time positions in each of its programs, which include Engineering Design programs, Engineering Leadership Development programs, and Entrepreneurship (企业家精神) programs. These positions may include undergraduate teaching assistants, graduate teaching assistants, SEDTAPP Make Space assistants, or staff assistants. Hours and payments for these positions will vary and working time will not be over 20 hours per work week. Positions open until filled.
1. What is required for the library staff assistant?| A．Working experience. | B．Available working time. |
| C．Having various hobbies. | D．Professional competence. |
| A．They work mostly at weekends. |
| B．They are likely to get different wages. |
| C．They work for at least 20 hours per week. |
| D．They are required to be good at engineering. |
| A．To provide job information. | B．To compare different jobs. |
| C．To offer advice to job seeker. | D．To encourage students to do part-time jobs. |
1. How did Anna know the position?
| A．From the official website. |
| B．From a newspaper. |
| C．From her friend. |
| A．An assistant designer. | B．A junior designer. | C．A senior designer. |
| A．Working experience. |
| B．Performance on the job. |
| C．Relationship with colleagues. |
| A．In a month. | B．In two months. | C．In three months. |
1. Why will Steve go to Boston?
| A．For vacation. | B．For work. | C．For study. |
| A．Find a new job. | B．Live in Boston. | C．Go to Boston for vacations. |
| A．Grateful. | B．Depressed. | C．Think positively. |
| A．She doesn’t have any projects. |
| B．She can’t finish her work on time. |
| C．Her boss pushed the deadlines forward. |
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
| A．In an office. | B．In a classroom. | C．In a coffee shop. |
| A．Write a report. | B．Take a short break. | C．Attend a meeting. |
| A．He sold clothes. | B．He worked in a library. | C．He taught at a school. |
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
| A．Teacher and student. | B．Fellow teachers. | C．Classmates. |
| A．He has a lot of work experience. |
| B．He is the same age as the woman. |
| C．He graduated from college this summer. |
| A．Knowledgeable. | B．Strict. | C．Easy-going. |
10 . Turning around corners, weaving through traffic, every second matters. It is neither a street race nor a 007 chase, but the risky journey of a sushi (寿司) roll.
The streets of China are filled with delivery drivers racing noodles, sandwiches and soups across cities. While the everyday consumer may find these services convenient, most do not realize the true cost of their delivery. How much is that late-night snack really worth?
Strict time limits are the main concern for delivery drivers. The Chinese delivery app Meituan decreased the maximum time allowance from 50 minutes to 30 or even 20. Time literally means money: Surpassing the limit can result in fines, which are paid to the firm rather than to the consumers. Yet, beyond fines, there is often a greater cost. According to Pandaily News, one delivery worker is injured or killed in accidents every 2.5 days in Shanghai and, sadly, companies seldom provide insurance claims when their time limits lead to these consequences. Drivers are pushed to break traffic rules and risk their lives so your sushi is not a minute late.
Furthermore, low wages and extensive working hours exacerbate these issues. Some companies in China take advantage of the economic inequalities between China’s large cities and less developed interior to offer extremely low pay to migrant delivery drivers while demanding long hours. Yet these long hours and low pay are common throughout the global delivery industry. In the United States, advertised earnings of $22 per hour are largely exaggerated while workers complain that food delivery apps rarely give them all their tips.
What is the solution? First, consumers should recognize what is behind their impossibly cheap and fast delivery: exploitation. We should expect more from the delivery app companies and less from their drivers. That is, we should pay more and wait longer while only ordering from companies who offer their drivers fair wages, insurance and a safe working environment. In the end, your sushi is just not worth it.
1. Who will be paid the fines for a delayed delivery?| A．The delivery firm. | B．The delivery worker. |
| C．The sushi restaurant. | D．The ordinary consumer. |
| A．Integrate. | B．Comprise. | C．Worsen. | D．Alleviate. |
| A．To indicate that delivery drivers shouldn’t expect much. |
| B．To emphasize that delivery companies should provide insurance. |
| C．To prove that the pay and working environment are better in the US. |
| D．To show that low pay and overwork are common issues in the industry. |
| A．The Harm of Delivery Services | B．The True Cost of Convenient Deliveries |
| C．The Overrated Popularity of Sushi | D．The Benefits and Problems of Delivery Apps |
