4 . It all began in Everett, Washington, where my project team was in the process of conducting one of our business systems. So tough was the project that we often stayed up completing the tasks assigned. All of us were worn out. One night, as I walked through the parking lot with one of my employees. I found a cent and picked it up. Glancing at my exhausted employee. I suddenly had an idea to delight him. Playfully, I presented the cent to the employee and said, “This is an informal award for your efforts.” He put the cent in his pocket. “Thank you,” he said, a wave of joy sweeping across his face.

About six months later, I was walking with the same employee、this time in Los Alamitos, California, when I again found a cent and gave it to him with the same words.

Later, I got into his office and there, taped on a piece of paper were the two cents, which made me surprised. He said he was displaying them as his recognition for a job well done.

Other employees noticed the cents proudly displayed and began asking why they hadn’t received any. They were also longing for the “reward”. It was then that I started handing out cents, explaining that they were for recognition, not for reward. Soon, so many people wanted them that I designed a cent holder. The front features a place for a cent and beside it the phrase, “Your work is recognized!” The back has room for 30 more cents and the phrase, “Your achievements count!”

One time, I spotted an employee, Mia, doing something right and wanted to recognize her, but I didn’t have a cent, so I gave her a quarter. Later the same day she stopped by and returned 24 cents.

That’s how the “One Cent Award” was born. It’s become a significant source of recognition in our organization.

1. Why did the author give a cent to the employee initially?

A．To praise him.	B．To amuse him.
C．To reward him.	D．To surprise him.

2. What inspired the author to hand out cents?

A．The design of a cent holder.	B．The shared beliefs in his team.
C．The eagerness of fellow employees.	D．The expectation for better achievements.

3. Why did Mia return the author 24 cents?

A．One cent stood for recognition.	B．She was advised to do so.
C．The author was mean with money.	D．It is the company’s strict regulation.

4. Which can best describe the employees?

A．Greedy.

B．Motivated.

C．Aggressive.

D．Talented.

5 . Future Industries: Which Ones Will Rule?

As we move towards the future, it is important to consider which industries will have the greatest potential for growth and success. Here are a few of the most promising sectors:

Technology	The technology industry has been on an upward trend for years and shows no signs of slowing down. From artificial intelligence and virtual reality to blockchain and the Internet of Things, there are countless opportunities in this field.
Healthcare	With an aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services, the healthcare industry is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. This includes everything from medical devices and medicines to telemedicine and home health care.
Renewable energy	As concerns about climate change continue to mount, there is growing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources. Solar, wind, and hydropower are just a few of the renewable energy sectors that are ready for explosive growth.
E-commerce	Online shopping has become increasingly popular over the past decade, and this trend shows no signs of stopping. As more people turn to e-commerce for their shopping needs, businesses in this space will continue to thrive.
Education	With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, there is a growing need for workers with specialized skills and knowledge. This has led to a large increase in demand for education and training programmes, making this sector a promising one for investment.

These are just a few of the many industries that are expected to see significant growth in the coming years. By keeping an eye on these trends, investors can position themselves for success in the future.

1. Which industry has been promoted by the continuous aging society?

A．Technology.

B．Healthcare.

C．E-commerce.

D．Education.

2. What is the direct reason for the increasing emphasis on renewable energy?

A．Global climate change.

B．The improvement of technology.

C．The shortage of non-renewable resources.

D．The globalization and industrial competition.

3. What makes education a promising industry in the future?

A．An increase in population.

B．The demand for online shopping.

C．The development of economy.

D．Training for talents with particular skills.

6 . 听下面一段对话，完成以下小题。
1. Who is in a meeting now?

A．Helen.

B．Mr. Smith.

C．Mr. Green.

2. What is the building across from the speakers?

A．The office block.

B．The storehouse.

C．The production area.

3. When was the new production equipment completed?

A．Two months ago.

B．One month ago.

C．Half a month ago.

7 . There are few spectacles more unpleasant than a television presenter trying to hang on to a job. When one of the presenters of the BBC program Crimewatch resigned recently, rather than suffer the inevitable indignity of being unfinished and replaced by a younger version, he made the usual hurt noises about his masters' overemphasis on youth. People in the media listened sympathetically before he slid from view to join the ranks of television's has-beens.

The presenter's argument, that the views don't care how old you are so long as you can “do the job,” unfortunately is not backed up by the evidence. When you're on TV, viewers are always thinking about whether you're losing your hair or your figure and, lately, whether you've had cosmetic work done. This is what they're actually doing when you think they're listening to the wise things you say. Viewers actually don't understand much of what the job involves, they just see you sitting there looking the part. Like the ability to pet one's head while rubbing one's stomach, TV presenting is just one of those sills. Some of those who possess this skill can hit the big name, inevitably as they become more attached to the lifestyle this brings, however, the more likely they are to overstate the skill.

In reality, if somebody is paying you a lot of money to do a job, it's often on the tacit （心照不宣的） understanding that you may be fired suddenly-it's part of the deal. Unlike football managers, TV presenters pretend not to understand this. If they've had many years being paid silly sums to read a script from an autocue （ 自动题词机），it's difficult for them to accept that they've been the beneficiary of good fortune rather than anything else; even harder to face the fact that an editor could all too easily send them to the shopping channels.

Something similar eventually awaits all the people who are currently making fortunes that would have been unimaginable to earlier generations of presenters. One day we'll decide that their face no longer fits and they'll be dragged away complaining about the same ageist policy from which they no doubt previously profited. Show business is a brutal （残忍的） business. The one thing it reliably punishes is age, particularly among women. That's why, at the age of fifty, female TV presenters become female radio presenters and why girl bands planning to re-form need to get it done before they're forty, after which it will get too hard for everyone to suspend their collective disbelief.

1. What does the writer imply about the Crimewatch presenter he mentions in the first paragraph?

A．He was unwise to resign when he did.

B．He will soon be forgotten by the viewers.

C．He may well have had a valid point to make.

D．He was treated insensitively by his employers.

2. The underlined pronoun “this” in paragraph 2 refers to________.

A．a public image	B．a level of success
C．an overstatement	D．a common misunderstanding

3. Why does the writer mention football managers in paragraph 3?

A．To support his view that presenters are overpaid.

B．To stress how important luck is in certain occupations.

C．To show how relatively secure TV presents are in their jobs.

D．To illustrate a general rule that applies to certain types of job.

4. According to the writer, TV personalities who may worry about ageism ________.

A．should look for work in other forms of broadcasting

B．may have benefited from it themselves at some point

C．are less well respected than presenters of the past

D．are being unfair to up-and-coming younger colleagues

10 . If you dream about working and meanwhile travelling in different countries, we’ve made a list of jobs that allow you to tour around the globe while earning some money!

A Travel Nurse

If you’re in the medical field, becoming a travel nurse is a good option. A travel nurse in worldwide demand is well paid, so medical professionals can wear uniforms on any continent. The nursing assignments vary in the length of working time. You can enjoy accommodation payment and insurance benefits, but you have to work in the high-stress environment.

A Waiter

A waiter abroad is a popular choice for young travelers because some restaurants don’t require much precious experience or qualifications, but they do not have access to high health insurance. Many people do service work for a while to earn enough money to travel abroad for the rest of the year. It’s OK for those without family to deal with customers at night, but they can’t get high wages.

An English Teacher

English is one of the world’s most spoken languages, so there is always a demand for people who can teach it. Being an English teacher abroad often requires a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. There are some popular destinations for prospective teachers. However, as teachers abroad, especially part-time teachers, their salaries are not high.

An Oil Industry Worker

Oil industry is one of the highest paying fields for both skilled and unskilled workers, with plenty of opportunities to travel whether they fulfill a position in exploration or production. You can be a researcher or an engineer on deep sea drilling rigs (钻塔). The job is well paid, and you can help companies do less harm to the sea.

1. What should travel nurses do?

A．Assign nursing tasks.	B．Get a TEFL certification.
C．Pay for their own accommodation.	D．Develop a good anti-pressure ability.

2. What’s the common feature of working as a waiter and an English teacher in traveling?

A．The low pay.	B．The prospective career growth.
C．Large health insurance benefits.	D．Professional training opportunities.

3. Which job is best suited to a traveller wanting to contribute to the environment?

A．A travel nurse.	B．A waiter.
C．An English teacher.	D．An oil industry worker.