1 . As a child, I was fascinated by the world of theater and began taking classes at the age of 7. Throughout my teenage years, I actively _________ plays, television shows, and movies. _________ provided me with an opportunity to explore and _________ things that I may not have had the courage to attempt in real life. One of the most significant _________ of acting was the ability to step outside of my comfort zone and transform into someone else, _________ and bold on stage.

Despite this, in my everyday life, I was often plagued (困扰) by _________ and hesitance. Acting allowed me to explore different time periods and _________, as I donned (穿上) various costumes and immersed (投入) myself in different eras and worlds. I played a variety of _________, ranging from aliens to ringmasters, and _________ a diverse set of skills along the way.

Performing was an excellent way for me to __________ my shyness and inhibitions. I gained a newfound confidence in myself and learned to be more __________ and daring. __________, after a while, I grew tired of living inside someone else’s __________ and was ready to forge (打造) my own path. I was fortunate to have received unwavering __________ and guidance from my family, who had always __________ me of the importance of education and self-worth.

Looking back, my time as a __________ actor was a period of significant self-discovery and __________. Through acting, I gained __________ insights into myself and the world around me. I will always be __________ for the experiences and lessons I __________ during my time in the spotlight.

1.

A．participated in

B．carried out

C．dealt with

D．applied for

2.

A．Studying

B．Dancing

C．Acting

D．Teaching

3.

A．predict

B．confirm

C．influence

D．experience

4.

A．results

B．benefits

C．features

D．rules

5.

A．generous

B．familiar

C．confident

D．strange

6.

A．curiosity

B．excitement

C．misunderstanding

D．nervousness

7.

A．places

B．cities

C．groups

D．cultures

8.

A．sports

B．roles

C．matches

D．songs

9.

A．missed

B．challenged

C．changed

D．acquired

10.

A．overcome

B．ignore

C．remove

D．hide

11.

A．adventurous

B．casual

C．skillful

D．funny

12.

A．Moreover

B．Therefore

C．Otherwise

D．However

13.

A．task

B．plan

C．story

D．future

14.

A．persuasion

B．support

C．permission

D．comfort

15.

A．reminded

B．inform

C．assured

D．warned

16.

A．emotional

B．creative

C．popular

D．professional

17.

A．freedom

B．growth

C．adaptation

D．satisfaction

18.

A．suitable

B．acceptable

C．valuable

D．flexible

19.

A．eager

B．sorry

C．grateful

D．ready

20.

A．heard

B．supposed

C．expected

D．learned

3 . Technology has revolutionized (使革命化) the way we work in many ways. One of the most significant changes has been the shift towards remote and flexible work. With the rise of internet and cloud-based software, workers are no longer tied to a physical office and can work from anywhere with an internet connection. This has allowed for greater flexibility and work-life balance, as well as reduced commuting (通勤) time and costs.

Another major change is the increasing use of automation and artificial intelligence in the workplace. This has the potential to increase efficiency and productivity, as well as reduce the need for certain types of work. However, it also raises concerns about job displacement and the need for workers to adapt to new technologies.

Finally, technology has greatly expanded the types of jobs available. With the rise of the gig (临时工) economy and freelance (自由职业者) work, workers can now find opportunities in areas such as graphic design (平面设计), copywriting (文案撰写), and social media management. This has created opportunities for individuals to work in areas that were previously inaccessible or did not exist.

1. What is the shift in the way we work brought about by technology?

A．Flexible and remote work.	B．Tying people to a physical office.
C．Increased commuting and travel.	D．Higher costs and lower productivity.

2. What is the impact of internet and cloud-based software on the way we work?

A．It has reduced work-life balance.	B．It has increased commuting time and costs.
C．It has allowed for greater flexibility and work-life balance.	D．It has caused job displacement.

3. What are the potential benefits of automation and AI in the workplace?

A．Increased job displacement.	B．Reduced efficiency and productivity.
C．Increased efficiency and productivity.	D．Increased commuting and travel.

4. What has technology allowed for in terms of job availability?

A．Technology has decreased the number of available jobs.

B．Technology has created opportunities for individuals to work in areas that were previously inaccessible or did not exist.

C．Technology has only impacted traditional office jobs.

D．Technology has increased commuting time and costs.

4 . PRACTITIONERS

Jacqueline Felice de Almania (c.1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials (证明) of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine.	James Barry (c.1789 — 1865) was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.
Tan Yunxian (1461 — 1554) was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships (学徒期) with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician.	Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831 — 1895) worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.

1. What did Jacqueline and James have in common?

A．Doing teaching jobs.	B．Being hired as physicians.
C．Performing surgery.	D．Being banned from medicine.

2. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners?

A．She wrote a book.	B．She went through trials.
C．She worked as a dentist.	D．She had formal education.

3. Who was the first African American with a medical degree?

A．Jacqueline Felice de Almania.	B．Tan Yunxian.
C．James Barry.	D．Rebecca Lee Crumpler.

8 . You’ve reached that special time — you are getting ready to leave your job and move on to the next step in your career. But the end of an employment relationship is not necessarily the end of the relationship — with either the leader or the company.     1    

I learned this relatively early in my career. At first, I was concerned I might lose my relationship with my now former boss, as I truly liked him.    2    My boss enthusiastically stayed in touch with me, and I helped him onboard my replacement and consulted on other projects. And now, more than 2 decades since I left, we are still in communication and friends.

That isn’t to say it always goes like this. When I left another role, in spite of my desire to maintain communication, my former supervisor seemed indifferent and the relationship ended. Sometimes your boss was a nightmare and you want to end the relationship.     3     You don’t owe the bad bosses anything. That’s exactly what I did when I was fired from a freelance role after I asked to be paid for my completed work!

But for the good bosses and organizations, the ones that invested in your talent and celebrated your achievements, things are different.     4     The breakup can become a breakthrough.

    5     Especially when you have a truly delightful and respectful boss, you may feel guilt, sadness, or regret. But your overall responsibility is to yourself and your career — not to one organization. And given the right circumstances, it is almost always possible — and usually beneficial — to leave gracefully.

A．But it turned out I had no reason to fear.

B．So the way I left contributed to this breakup.

C．It’s completely understandable not to engage further.

D．It is normal to have mixed emotions when you leave a job.

E．Here are some ways to build a win-win with your former leader.

F．The concusion of the employment can start a new era of cooperation.

G．You can leave your company and keep the relationship at the same time.

9 . Vanessa Berlowitz, who studied science at Oxford University, now works as a producer for the BBC. She has worked on many nature documentaries, including the 2006 BBC program Planet Earth. For this series, she travelled around the world to film the world’s greatest mountains.

The job of series producer is very complex. For Frozen Planet, a seven­part series that explores what life is like on the North and South Poles, Berlowitz had to decide when and where to film. She also had to decide how to tell the story. Every day, she helped set up the cameras, which can take hours. With the crew, she often spent hours quietly looking or waiting for animals. She talked about the day the crew finally found a polar bear and her cubs.

“A mother polar bear was having a hard time finding food for her cubs. But the little cubs were playing, which made her hunt difficult. I was crying with laughter when she put one of the little cubs in a hole so she could hunt. I thought, this is what mothers do!”

Berlowitz is one of very few series women producers. She hopes more women will become producers in the future. She said: “As producers, you do not have to be very physically strong, but you have to be happy to go to extreme areas.”

Berlowitz enjoys seeing new parts of the world and filming things many people have never seen before. But the best part of her work is hearing from the people who watch her documentaries.

“I got a wonderful email from an eleven­year­old girl from Iran. She was so excited that women do jobs like mine. She wants to try and follow my example. She wrote me a beautiful poem, which was about the polar bear film. It made me cry with joy.” she said.

1. What can we learn about Berlowitz’s work?

A．It needs to be done independently.	B．It always puts her in danger.
C．It takes time and patience.	D．It has nothing to do with her major.

2. What feeling did Berlowitz express from her observation of bears?

A．Pride.

B．Worry.

C．Pity.

D．Fun.

3. What did Berlowitz say to possible producers?

A．Grow a strong body.	B．Be prepared to travel around the world.
C．Be pleased to go to terrible places.	D．Learn to deal with extreme weather conditions.

4. Why did Berlowitz talk about the Iranian girl?

A．To prove Frozen Planet's huge influence.

B．To describe her hope for the little girl.

C．To show her audience’s positive response means a lot to her.

D．To explain she set a good example for girls worldwide.

10 . *Teachers Wanted(招聘老师)

Are you a teacher? Do you like children? Can you help them with Chinese on weekends? Come to join us. Call John at 378-5788 for more information(信息).

*Ping-pong Club

Do you like to play ping-pong? Do you want to play ping-pong well? Mr. Cai can teach you. You can come here every Saturday afternoon.

Tel: 368-5778

Add: Room 212 in School's P.E. Building.

*Learning Japanese

Can you speak Japanese? Do you want to learn Japanese? Please join the Japanese Club now. Call Jane at 345-1238.

Time: 8:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. (from Monday to Friday)

*Musicians Wanted

Are you a music lovers? Can you sing or dance? Can you play any instruments(乐器)? Welcome to our Star Rock Band. Please call Tina at 898-3443 or send an e-mail to music@163.com.

1. Gina is a good teacher and she wants to find a job. Who may offer(提供)her a job?

A．Tina.

B．John.

C．Jane.

D．Mr. Cai.

2. You can be in the Japanese club to learn Japanese from Monday to Friday and everyday you can spend________.

A．2.5 hours.

B．3.5 hours.

C．4 days.

D．5 days.

3. If you are a music lover, you want to be a dancer, how can you contact (联系) them?

A．Go to Room 212 in School's P.E. Building.	B．Call Jane.
C．Send an e-mail to music@163.com.	D．Call 368-5778.

4. Who can teach you to play ping-pong?

A．Tina.

B．John.

C．Jane.

D．Mr. Cai.

5. Now Vera can speak Japanese well and she teaches children Japanese. She works from Monday to Friday. Can you guess (猜)where she works?

A．The ping一pong Club.	B．The star Rock Band.
C．The Teacher Club.	D．The Japanese Club.