1. When did the man’s boss call Jeff?
A.In the morning. | B.In the afternoon. | C.In the evening. |
A.Over the phone. | B.By e-mail. | C.In person. |
A.He was sick. |
B.He was off the day. |
C.He was working somewhere else. |
A.Excited. | B.Angry. | C.Surprised. |
1. What’s the purpose of the speaker?
A.To know her class. | B.To make friends. | C.To get supported. |
A.Easier. | B.More difficult. | C.More casual. |
A.Every two months. | B.Every month. | C.Every term. |
A.She is responsible and good at math. |
B.She will ask questions and give advice. |
C.She has earned trust from her classmates. |
3 . For as long as I can remember, I want to be a performer. But when it was time to go to college and decide what I wanted to be for the rest of my life, it didn’t occur to me to choose drama as my major. Making a living as a performer seems impractical to me. So instead of starting drama I started pre-law, and then went to law school like my two sisters did before me. They seemed happy enough, I thought; they worked about 80 hours a week, but they made good money and could afford expensive cars and fancy apartments in the city.
After law school I got a new job and worked as a lawyer for a big company. I had great benefits, including four weeks of vacation a year, but I never got to use any of my vacation time because there was always too much work to do. I worked from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, and when I was finished, all I could do was collapse into my bed until I woke up to do it all over again the next day.
After five years of this lifestyle, I thought I was going to go crazy. I was unhappy and exhausted, I never saw my friends or my family, and I realized I hadn’t been in a play or musical since I started law school. I thought that acting in a small community play might make me feel better, but rehearsals and performances all took place during my work hours. So I made a drastic decision and quit my job.
I got a small part in a local play and then the lead role. Now I make my living from acting, and once in a while, I do some legal consulting for a little extra money. I don’t get paid a lot for my acting jobs, but it’s enough. I had to give up my big apartment and expensive car, but I’m so much happier now. I see my friends and family, I have free time,and I get to do something I love every day.
1. The writer went to law school because .A.his two sisters went to law school |
B.he was interested in the practice of law |
C.a lawyer’s job would bring him a decent and leisure life |
D.acting jobs were not well-paid enough to earn a living |
A.Rewarding. | B.Exhausting. | C.Enjoyable. | D.Endless. |
A.Work consumed almost all his time and energy. |
B.He didn’t have great benefits. |
C.He hated working and wanted a break. |
D.Some rehearsals and performances took place during his work hours. |
A.To inform us that the writer quit his job. |
B.To show us how boring it is to be a lawyer. |
C.To tell the writer’s story of making a living as an actor. |
D.To share with us the change of the writer’s lifestyle and the reason. |
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删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
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注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dr Yuan Longping is a agricultural pioneer in China.He graduates from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953.Since then he has devoted himself to find ways to grow more rice.The rice farmers are now producing twice as larger harvests as before by using the kind of rice he bred.But he is not satisfied with his work.Although now he leads a rich life,but he still insists on his work to develop his rice.I think his work is real important to the world.Because of he hard work,the production of food been improved.Thanks for Yuan Longping’s research,we have more tools in the battle to rid the world of hungry.
1. What was the woman’s first job?
A.A teacher. | B.An actress. | C.An artist. |
A.They were frightened. |
B.They laughed about it. |
C.They complained to their parents. |
A.Perform in the shows. |
B.Record the music for the shows. |
C.Give opinions on the new stories. |
A.Her luck. | B.Her passion. | C.Her intelligence. |
6 . When I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.
Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note — “Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery” — and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically (魔术般) appear.
All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.
There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.
Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch (门廊) . Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.
1. Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer to __________.A.show his magical power | B.pay for the delivery |
C.satisfy his curiosity | D.please his mother |
A.He wanted to have tea there. | B.He was a respectable person. |
C.He was treated as a family member. | D.He was fully trusted by the family. |
A.Nobody wants to be a milkman now. | B.It has been driven out of the market. |
C.Its service is getting poor. | D.It is not allowed by law. |
A.He missed the good old days. | B.He wanted to tell interesting stories. |
C.He needed it for his milk bottles. | D.He planted flowers in it. |
7 . Twenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or, if they were creative enough, to take up singing. But today, things stand differently.
According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, a UK company, the “dream job” of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger (写博客的人), or “vlogger (视频博主)”.The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as many as 40 percent of them put vloggers as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.
This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media.They have made it so much easier to reach the audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.
In the past, the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a computer camera can become a star. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting (交流) with their fans about everyday life.
However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame (名声) and fortune. For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever.
Although being vloggers is popular, some young people choose to follow careers that don’t necessarily earn them fame, but allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies.Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club.It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races.His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience.And that’s enough for him.
1. Why do more and more young Britons choose to be vloggers?A.Vloggers can earn little fame and money on the Internet. |
B.There is too much competition in the traditional show business. |
C.The Internet makes it convenient to become vloggers. |
D.Anyone with a computer will surely become a star. |
A.Only a few vloggers can be successful. | B.A vlogger can not earn fame or fortune. |
C.Being a vlogger is not a good career. | D.Dreams will come true one day. |
A.Learn from others. | B.Become an online hit. |
C.Hold running races. | D.Mix jobs with hobbies. |
A.Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their jobs. |
B.The Internet is influencing young Britons’ career choice. |
C.The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios. |
D.Young Britons can not find jobs without the Internet. |
8 . Izzi Dymalovski is a young girl from Melbourne, Australia. At the early age of just eight, she asked her mother if she could use some of her skincare products to
Izzi’s mother gave a suggestion to her daughter: allow time and make a(n)
Izzi immediately jumped into action and began working on the logo, brand, and even packaging
A.cover | B.improve | C.protect | D.remove |
A.in spite of | B.due to | C.except for | D.regardless of |
A.suitable | B.effective | C.necessary | D.practical |
A.requested | B.complained | C.regretted | D.advised |
A.embarrassed | B.delighted | C.upset | D.puzzled |
A.reply | B.effort | C.agreement | D.promise |
A.designed | B.discovered | C.copied | D.refused |
A.honestly | B.actively | C.gratefully | D.proudly |
A.launched | B.imagined | C.recorded | D.valued |
A.task | B.habit | C.dream | D.career |
A.products | B.collections | C.books | D.pictures |
A.observe | B.judge | C.explore | D.abandon |
A.applying for | B.troubling with | C.reacting to | D.cheering for |
A.young | B.brave | C.careful | D.generous |
A.performance | B.course | C.business | D.duty |
9 . Being an employee at a company has many challenges—you want job satisfaction, a work-life balance and opportunities for promotion (提升). But most of us want a decent financial reward. We aim to get a good salary to pay for the essential things in life. But when that’s not enough, we have to do the hardest thing in the world—ask our boss for a pay rise!
In some companies, a regular annual pay rise is normal. In other firms, workers might get a bonus (津贴) to reward them for their efforts or for meeting a target. But for some people, a pay increase is something you have to ask for—and if you don’t ask, you don’t get!
Wage increases have been a sensitive issue in recent years. Due to the global economic recession (萧条), businesses had to tighten (绷紧) their belts. Most public sector pay in the UK, for example, was frozen for two years in 2010, and after that rises were capped at 1%—below the rate of inflation (通货膨胀率). But last month the government awarded them a pay rise above the 2% inflation rate so that teachers, for example, will get a 2.75% salary boost.
But not everyone is happy at being given a fixed pay rise—they feel they’re worth more and that they deserve more money. It’s not something we should fear “asking for”, says Pip Jamieson, founder of the professional networking site, The Dots. She’s told the BBC “No one ever got fired for asking for a pay rise. In fact, rather the opposite—asking for more money shows ambition and shows you want to stay with the company.”
You need to do your research and find out what kind of pay your job should be getting, perhaps by talking to your Human Resources department. You’ll need to give good reasons for wanting more money and you’ll still have to keep your increase within your pay grade. Ask for an exact sum and be prepared for some negotiation. Of course, if you can’t get more cash then there are other benefits you could ask for, such as flexible working or more time off. But if that gets you nowhere and your boss won’t budge, maybe it’s time to quit and find a new job?
1. According to the article, who might get a bonus in a company?A.The one doing the regular thing. | B.The one achieving a goal. |
C.The one deserving a better life. | D.The one going to work occasionally. |
A.The decline of global economy. | B.The rate of inflation. |
C.The fixed pay rise. | D.The government policy. |
A.Ask for money as much as possible. | B.Hide your ambition (雄心). |
C.Talk to your friends. | D.Be ready for negotiation (协商). |
A.A Sensitive (敏感的) Issue | B.A Pay Rise Please! |
C.Good Reasons for Money | D.Ask for Promotion |
10 . Salary: 17,500 RMB-19,000 RMB After Tax + Housing Allowance+Health Insurance Provided
Where is the location?
Nanchang city—the capital city of Jiangxi Province.
It is a beautiful city with the Gan River, the mother river of local people, flowing through the whole city. It is honored as “a green pearl in the southern part of China” thanks to its clear water, fresh air and great inner city virescence (绿化).
It is also a famous historical and cultural city with a history of over 2,200 years. Long and splendid history provides the city with many cultural relics, amongst which the Pavilion of Prince Teng is the most famous.
Who is us?
A teaching institution with a content language integrated learning (CLIL) curriculum.
The students learn through creatively designed lessons in subjects such as art, music, world culture, global leadership, science, reading, virtual PE and logical thinking.
The company originated in Beijing and now has grown over 41 cities with around 500+ foreign teachers.
What is our offer?
Salary: 17,500 RMB-19,000 RMB after tax/month
Housing allowance: 2000 RMB
Relocation bonus (receive at the first month payment): 10,000 RMB
Ending contract bonus: 8,000 RMB
FREE FLIGHT TICKET TO CHINA
Health insurance provided.
Dental Insurance: 2000 RMB
What is your teaching experience at our school?
Student age: 3-12 mainly
Working schedule: 5 days/week
Working hour: 36 hours/week
Class size: 10-14 students/class
Teaching assistant
When do we need teachers to start working?
March 2020
What is our requirement?
Native English teachers.
Holding a Bachelor degree(本科) at least.
Having a great passion for education.
Loving working with kids.
If you are interested, please send your resume(简历) to this email: hrsamuel. asiajobs@gmail. com
We look forward to working with you!
1. Much is mentioned about Nanchang mainly to ____________.A.get people to know more about the city | B.show Nanchang welcomes teachers |
C.attract more students to study here | D.stress the good working environment |
A.A Russian who speaks excellent Chinese. |
B.An Australian teacher who greatly enjoys teaching. |
C.An American middle school graduate who loves teaching. |
D.A Japanese who teaches kids aged 3-12 well in drawing. |
A.an English book | B.a travel magazine |
C.a job-hunting website | D.a personal letter |