1 . Activities for National Manufacturing Day

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Careers Coalition (职业联盟) offers students and families new STEM resources to explore the world of modern manufacturing. With over 4 million manufacturing roles predicted to be available in the next ten years, the new resources from the coalition connect today’s students to the manufacturing careers of tomorrow.

National Manufacturing Day occurs on annually the first Friday of October to motivate today’s students to become the next generation of innovators leading the manufacturing industry. In order to support this celebration, the coalition offers three different collections to all students, educators, and families on modern manufacturing that support learning wherever it takes place. The following resources ate available to all at no cost：

Manufacturing-focused Career Profiles

Explore the profiles of manufacturing professionals using the skills they learned at school to become the kind of problem solvers that make a difference. Make the connection from the classroom to careers and find out how all students can make it in manufacturing.

Hands-on Student Activities

From innovating food packaging to discovering the principles of accurate design to exploring water sustainability, at-home, hands-on learning activities help students take STEM skills from theory to practice.

Classroom Activities

Access the no-cost, standard classroom activities to support future career success for all students. Each, activity features important STEM skills and a step-by-step guide for promoting activities into classroom.

Virtual Interactive Field Trips

Each virtual experience features accompanying educator resources and student activities that make it easy for teachers to put these manufacturing events into the learning experiences they design and deliver daily.

All resources are available at no cost at stemcareerscoalition. org.

1. What is the purpose of the STEM Careers Coalition?

A．To count the vacant jobs in manufacturing.	B．To guide students to work on manufacturing.
C．To report the current state of manufacturing.	D．To offer students pre-job training in manufacturing.

2. Which activity will introduce manufacturing masters to students?

A．Classroom Activities.	B．Hands-on Student Activities
C．Virtual Interactive Field Trips.	D．Manufacturing-focused Career Profiles.

3. What do the activities have in common?

A．The activities are free of charge.	B．All of the activities are virtual.
C．Only students practice in the activities.	D．The activities are only experienced online.

2 . The US tech giant Microsoft Corp and the leadership consulting firm DDI worked together on a new project on Thursday, with the goal of helping more than 1 million women in China improve their digital skills and embrace the digital future.

The Women Digital Future project came as reports show that women have been more negatively impacted by the COVID-19 than men, and an improvement in digital skills is expected to help them better deal with the bad results from it.

Microsoft said it will partner with a number of companies and organizations to help women in multiple ways, as COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation worldwide and women are faced with more challenges in both life and work.

Alain Crozier, chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China, said, “Microsoft has always placed a high value on the development of our female employees and strongly promoting the power of women to drive the world forward.”

Mindy Yeh, managing director of Greater China, said the company’s global survey shows that there are nearly double the number of female leaders at the top 20 percent of well-performing companies than in the bottom 20 percent. Moreover, they have clear advantages in terms of teamwork and interaction.

Cecilia Qi, general manager of GSK China, said, “Digital transformation is both an opportunity and a challenge for women. This is especially the case in the new era, which requires companies to provide women with more support to help them achieve better work-life balance and continue to gain success as they continue forward in their career. Success belongs to everyone, and I believe that, in the future, society will be more supportive of women and provide them with more equal career opportunities.”

1. What is the main purpose of the new project?

A．To help women fight against COVID-19.

B．To reduce the bad impacts from COVID-19 on women.

C．To help women better prepare for the digital future.

D．To promote the products of Microsoft Corp.

2. What does the underlined word “accelerated” mean in paragraph 3?

A．speeded up

B．lived up to

C．influenced

D．prevented

3. What do the figures in paragraph 5 show?

A．Women are more popular in good companies.	B．Women receive more support from society.
C．Women leaders have more advantages over men.	D．Women leaders perform better in some fields.

4. According to Cecilia Qi, what is a major challenge for women?

A．Women have no chance to succeed in the digital age.

B．Women are treated unfairly in pursuing a successful career.

C．Women need support to achieve a balance between work and life.

D．The world is too complex for women to achieve their dreams.

3 . Who is in charge of the Europe department?

A．Mr Brown.

B．The man.

C．The woman.

4 . The growing ice cream franchise(特许经营权) is the brainchild of Tom Landis, a restauranteur(餐馆老板), who wanted to create a safe space for people with special needs to work in the food industry, plus the flavors are great!

At the Dallas-based restaurant, employees serve large scoops of ice cream handed over with love. Tom Landis has hired people with special needs for many years. But he couldn't always provide a job for everyone who came to his fast-paced sandwich shops and pizza joints looking for work. Determined to create a business where friendliness   mattered and kitchens were safe, he landed on ice cream.

In 2015, he opened the first ice cream shop; there are now seven franchises in cities including Asheville, El Paso, Indianapolis and Denver. Each shop creates 15 jobs in a safe environment for people with special needs. He said two more franchises were opening soon.   “Our relentless mission is to employ all,”   he said while interviewed by the local media.

Employees are behind some of the best ideas at the ice cream shops, which boast(有) fun flavors like top-selling Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip, and other favorites like Cold Brew &Cookies and Strawberry Milkshake. In-store sampling events are leading to deal with some grocery stores in the coming months.

When Landis talked about the varieties of ice cream in his shops, he said,   “It just works. We sell out every time.”   In the sunny and brightly colored shops, employees spread kindness and happiness to their customers as they dish out extra ice cream and free sprinkles.

“That's what ice cream is,”   said Landis with joy. His employees are heroes. “They lead me,”   he added.

1. What does Landis intend to provide for people with special needs?

A．A kind boss.	B．Huge salaries.
C．A room to live.	D．Safe working places.

2. What do we know about Landis' sandwich shops?

A．They didn't suit all job hunters.

B．The customers there had special needs.

C．The food there was made in factories.

D．They had a novel space for customers.

3. What does the author mainly want to convey in paragraph 4?

A．The diversity of ice cream.

B．The employees’ creativity.

C．The popularity of ice cream.

D．The friendship between employees.

4. Which of the following can best describe Landis?

A．Mean but energetic.

B．Successful and determined.

C．Modest and responsible.

D．Conservative but practical.

5 . This summer, you are offered a perfect opportunity to upgrade the resume (简历) for your future, but which summer jobs should you go after? From traditional to out-of-the-box summer job opportunities, you are bound to find a good fit with one of these ideas:

Travel Blogger

Those who have a taste for adventure can share their travel experiences down to the minute on social platforms. Typically, the hourly wage is $24; however, this number varies depending on the blogger’s ability to make extra earnings from advertising.

Lifeguard

Community and neighborhood pools are usually in need of lifeguards in summer, so ask around to, see what is available. Not only will you be keeping people safe, but you will also be enjoying the sun and maintaining your fitness at the same time. The average pay is $12 an hour.

Tutor

For academically-minded ones, tutoring services are available online. This means you are no longer limited by your location. If you have the patience, skills, and ability to teach others, this position offers an average hourly wage of $19.

Freelance (自由职业的) Designer

If you have a good understanding of computers, web design, and/or enjoy coding, then becoming a freelance designer over the summer may be ideal. Rather than working regular 9-5 hours at a company, you have the flexibility of working from home. $26.99 is the average hourly rate for this position.

For more summer job ideas, check out INDEED to see what opportunities are best suited for you! And don’t forget the fun doesn’t stop when summer is over, check out our post about the Best Jobs on Campus.

1. Which of the summer jobs offers a more flexible pay?

A．Travel blogger.	B．Lifeguard.
C．Tutor.	D．Freelance designer.

2. What is special about being a lifeguard?

A．One can work online.	B．One should be patient.
C．One can benefit physically.	D．One should be adventurous.

3. Who are the possible target readers of this passage?

A．Teachers.	B．Graduates.
C．Parents.	D．Students.

7 . The Foundation for Educational Progress is Seeking a New Chief Executive

The Foundation for Educational Progress is an independent charity established by a global news organization in 2012. We support children from underserved backgrounds to have inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to creatively solve problems, listen with an open mind and speak with confidence.

Our founding Chief Executive, Emily Evans, has decided to move on to tackle new challenges. She will step down next summer, and we are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the charity as it begins a hugely exciting next stage of global growth. Our programme, Topical Talk, has expanded from a UK pilot in 2013 to reaching over 200,000 children across the world today, and we have ambitious plans for the next decade.

We have an extraordinary platform to support our growth ambitions: a talented, highly motivated and supportive team; a collaborative (合作的), high-trust culture; and clear strategic focus. We are looking for a leader who can build on this platform and realise our potential for scale at the same time as deepening our impact, ensuring that we always stay focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who are most in need of extra support.

If you have experience of scaling an organisation while taking a collaborative, inclusive and empowering approach to leadership, and you are passionate about our mission, we would love to hear from you. The role is based in headquarters in London at least two days per week.

Find more information, including details of how to apply, here:

foundationforprogress.org/chiefexecutive

1. What do we know about the Foundation for Educational Progress?

A．It is a global news organization.

B．It runs many exchange programs.

C．It hopes to expand its global influence.

D．It provides financial help to needy children.

2. What must a qualified candidate be able to do?

A．Take on the role immediately.

B．Specialize in global news reporting.

C．Lead the team in an authoritative way.

D．Ensure a minimal weekly presence in London.

3. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?

A．News Updates.	B．Career Opportunities.
C．Educational Resources.	D．Volunteering Information.

9 . I was working as a mechanical engineer, doing designing and product development at my company. I was really having a good time.

However, one day, I got a message for a _______ from my manager at 4:45 pm. I went into his office, and I saw someone from HR sitting beside him. My manager said,“Your _______ is not up to the mark. You always need help from others to complete your work. You aren’t working _______ . So this will be your_______day.” I had_______my hardest in the last 3 months and to hear something like that_______my confidence. I tried to convince him but the_______was final.

In this situation, I had two_______. To feel sad for myself or to leave everything behind and go get what I was worth. I told myself that I_______a job. I started________a new job actively. Putting in maximum effort, I got________. I made a record of 12 interviews in a week! I________several offers and accepted a new job! I was really________and proud of myself.

I just want to say that no matter how much you________, you can always get back up. I am proud of myself that I stayed________and got a new offer within a few weeks.

1.

A．fight

B．meeting

C．discussion

D．drink

2.

A．fault

B．ambition

C．trick

D．performance

3.

A．carefully

B．immediately

C．independently

D．creatively

4.

A．first

B．last

C．second

D．third

5.

A．worked

B．played

C．studied

D．read

6.

A．gave

B．broke

C．increased

D．rebuilt

7.

A．score

B．attack

C．decision

D．offer

8.

A．reasons

B．problems

C．rules

D．choices

9.

A．needed

B．found

C．had

D．liked

10.

A．referring to

B．applying for

C．succeeding in

D．adapting to

11.

A．friends

B．visitors

C．ideas

D．interviews

12.

A．chose

B．designed

C．received

D．sent

13.

A．happy

B．depressed

C．optimistic

D．astonished

14.

A．disagree

B．pay

C．eat

D．fall

15.

A．bored

B．nervous

C．strong

D．curious

10 . University of Wisconsin — River Falls

Student Custodian (保管人) Position Description

Title: Student Custodian

Department: Facilities Management

Reports to: Custodial Services Chief

Appointment: Academic Year 2022-2023

Payment: $7. 50 per hour

Position Summary:

The Facilities Management Student Custodian position is an undergraduate student employee working in the academic buildings of campus to assist permanent staff in providing basic custodial duties. This position requires early morning and midmorning hours starting as early as 6:00 a.m.

Responsibilities:

*Maintain classrooms and labs through cleaning floors, blackboards, erasers; replacing chalks; straightening furniture; removing garbage; cleaning wastebaskets, furniture, glass, doors, walls, and other surfaces.
* Perform minor building and furniture repair.
* Maintain outside entry areas through the removal of snow, litter, leaves, etc.
* Attend meetings, safety training, etc.

Qualifications and Conditions of Employment:

* Must be enrolled (注册) as a full-time student during the period of employment.

*A grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or higher before and during employment.

* Must possess the physical and mental strength to perform required work including moving furniture, and work on one’s feet for long periods of time including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.

*Must attend custodial staff meetings every two weeks.

1. Which of the following describes the position rightly?

A．It is a voluntary job.	B．It is an assistance job.
C．It is an afternoon job.	D．It is provided for a graduate student.

2. What will a Student Custodian do?

A．Purchase new furniture.	B．Keep classrooms clean.
C．Assist students to do their studies.	D．Provide safety training for students.

3. What is required for an employee?

A．The grade point average should be 2.5 at least.

B．Attending staff meetings weekly.

C．Having enough strength to move furniture.

D．Being enrolled as a full-time teacher.