Once a middle aged man lost his job and was looking for a job to support his living. One day, in a newspaper he found that a job of “office boy” was available. He needed a job so badly that he applied for the post of “office boy” at once. It was at a big famous company.
Next day he was called for an interview. The manager interviewed him and gave him a test. Surprisingly, he cleared the test, which meant he was hired and he could make money. He was pleased beyond description. “Now give me your e-mail address so that I can send you further details and your joining letter,” the manager said. Sadly, he replied, “Sir, I don’t have a computer and neither do I have any e-mail address.” The manager replied, “What? You don’t have an e-mail address? In modern times, if you don’t have it, which suggests you don’t exist and also means you can’t get this job. I am really sorry but you are not hired.”
He left, completely overcome by disappointment. He didn’t know what to do as he had only $200 left in his pocket and no job. He had no hope of getting any other job anytime soon. He didn’t know what to do. He didn’t want to go home without a job. He thought for a long time. Then an idea occurred to him. He decided to go to the supermarket and buy 10 kg vegetables with that money and then went door to door to sell those vegetables. Till evening he was able to sell off all those vegetables and even doubled up his money.
This made him realize that he could survive by this and started to go to supermarket every day early in the morning and bought fresh vegetables and then the whole day he would sell them going door to door. To his delight, by evening he would sell all the vegetables he bought in the morning.
He worked very hard every day and with his determination and persistence, just in 5 years he became a well-established businessman.
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One day, a reporter wanted to have an interview with him.
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The man replied, “I still don’t have an e-mail address now.”
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2 . Last Sunday I was thinking about the difference between successful people and those who don’t achieve anything significant. I made an interesting discovery. This difference may at first look obvious, but the fact is quite the opposite.
Everyone has a purpose behind their actions. If they don’t, they wouldn’t take action.
Different purposes will result in completely different life experiences. People who work to survive are the ones who fear that some unexpected bill will arrive. They go to bed worrying about money and unimportant things. They hate their employment but don’t quit because they doubt their own ability to create something greater. I know this kind of feeling because I was like that once. That’s a very uncomfortable state to be in because you are constantly worried about insignificant things.
Now there are some people who don’t accept the “Life is hard” story and they are fueled by an entirely different purpose.
They work to thrive.
| A．So let me ask you a few questions. |
| B．This state does not allow you to be creative. |
| C．It lies in what motivates people to take action. |
| D．Such an attitude invites great opportunities to you. |
| E．And they don’t think about why something cannot be done. |
| F．And this makes you take even more or better quality action. |
| G．But successful people have a completely different purpose behind their actions. |
3 . Do you want to become a farmer? Do you want to grow whatever you like? Maybe your answer is “yes” . But you have never grown a crop before and don’t know where to start. Don’t worry. Here is good news.
Decide why you’re interested in farming.
Being a farmer is nothing but hard work. Any kind of farming requires a lot of hard work. Farming sometimes also gives you less money for all your hard work.
Visit with some experienced farmers.
It is highly recommended that you find those who are farming in a similar manner to what you intend to do. You can ask them to give you a tour of their work. Run a web search to find out about some upcoming local agricultural events happening and attend as many of them as you can.
This is the most important step on your way to becoming a farmer. It is because you are working and gaining direct experience. Like with all jobs, you will be entering at the very bottom. The only way you will work your way up is to work hard and do what is asked of you.
Have a good sense of humor.
| A．Offer your services as a farm worker. |
| B．Laughter makes the day go by faster. |
| C．Besides, don’t be afraid to learn new things. |
| D．Know when you are ready to begin your own farm. |
| E．This article will help you realize your dream of being a farmer. |
| F．You will find many active farmers you may want to visit at such events. |
| G．Therefore, you need to be interested and determined enough to be a farmer. |
4 . Many people think that the world is about to step into the fourth industrial revolution. This time, machines can do a lot of work in the charge of human beings, even better than human beings. In the future, the world can be more efficient, but unemployment (失业) will become more common.
It raises a troubling question for all of us-when will a machine be able to do my job? There are no certain answers, but some of the world’s top artificial intelligence (人工智能) researchers are trying to find out.
Katja Grace, a research associate at the University of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute, and her colleagues have surveyed 352 scientists and compiled (汇编) their answers into predictions about how long it may take for machines to outperform humans on various tasks.
The good news is that many of us will probably be safe in our jobs for some time to come. The researchers predict there is a 50% chance that machines will be capable of taking over all human jobs in 120 years.
“One of the biggest surprises was the overall lateness of the predictions,” says Grace. “I expected the amazing progress in machine learning in recent years, plus the fact that we were only talking to machine learning researchers, to make the estimates earlier."
“I am a bit skeptical of some of the timelines given for tasks that involve physical manipulation (操作),” says Jeremy Wyatt, professor of robotics and AI at the University of Birmingham. “It is one thing doing it in the lab, and quite another having a robot that can do a job reliably in the real world better than a human.”
Manipulating physical objects in the real world, an environment that changes randomly, is a complex job for a machine.
Perhaps the hardest jobs for machines to perform are those that take years of training for humans to excel at These often involve intuitive (凭直觉的) decision making and abstract thinking -things that computers have been struggling with.
The experts predict robots will not be taking over as surgeons (外科医生) until around 2053, while it could take 43 years before machines are competing with mathematicians for space in top academic journals.
1. According to the passage, how might the fourth industrial revolution impact the world?| A．The world will become more efficient. |
| B．Machines can do things better than humans. |
| C．Humans will not find jobs because of machines. |
| D．Machines can do things instead of human beings. |
| A．By giving examples | B．By doing experiments |
| C．By conducting surveys | D．By making comparisons |
| A．The real word is full of challenges. |
| B．Manipulating physical objects is complex. |
| C．Machines can do better than humans in labs. |
| D．The randomly changed environment is too difficult for computers. |
| A．confused | B．surprised | C．doubtful | D．certain |
Wan Qiuwen has broken the glass ceiling to become one of China’s first two female rescue helicopter pilots who respond all 24/7 to search and rescue tasks.
Wan and Song Yin, the only other female pilot,
Wan has since joined 300-plus
| A．To the phone. | B．To the email. | C．To the cloud. |
7 . A pacer is someone who runs in races or marathons to help set the pace for runners. There are different types of pacers. A race pacer usually carries a sign highlighting a specific competition time for a race. He helps runners reach their goals without relying on technology, such as a smart watch or GPS. Professional pacers are used in long-distance races. They run at different sections of the race to inspire runners. A record pacer helps a professional runner set a new record, who often leads the race for a predetermined distance at a predetermined pace.
A runner being paced runs directly following a pacer. Having a pacer can be helpful for a long-distance runner because researches show that it takes more energy to lead in a race all through the race than to follow another runner. The pacer takes on the responsibility of timing and establishing the pace so the runner only has to focus on his own running. Having a pacer as a guide in a long race can take some of the stress and pressure off by keeping an even pace. The pacer may also provide encouragement along the way to work towards the goal.
There are times, though, when running with a pacer can be more stressful than beneficial for a runner — especially for amateur runners. Not having taken professional training, you set a goal to run a particular pace, but then you realize this may not be the best speed for you. In some cases, the pacer is running too quickly for what you can stand. Other times, you could misjudge your abilities and run a slower pace than what your body can bear.
It is important to note that you don’t have to stay with a pacer just because you started with him. If you feel strong at the end and want to finish faster, you can run ahead. Or if he is too fast, you could slow down and maybe even join the slower pace group behind you.
1. What does a record pacer do?| A．He provides technical support. |
| B．He helps a runner keep the record. |
| C．He offers medical help to a runner. |
| D．He leads a professional runner at a speed set beforehand. |
| A．Injured. | B．Legendary. | C．Unprofessional. | D．Graceful. |
| A．Changing pacers from time to time. |
| B．Following the pacer strictly all through the race. |
| C．Giving up something and preparing for a breakthrough. |
| D．Listening to your body and doing what feels right for you. |
| A．Sport and fitness. | B．Science and technology. |
| C．History and culture. | D．Health and lifestyle. |
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
| A．Interviewer and interviewee. | B．Husband and wife. | C．Neighbors. |
| A．In Washington. | B．In Texas. | C．In Nebraska. |
| A．She is a computer programmer. | B．She is a banker. | C．She is an artist. |
9 . Have you ever wanted to travel abroad and experience a culture different from your own? You can do that just by partnering with an English language school in China. Come to experience all that China will offer by becoming an English teacher and get paid to take in the culture, the traditional food, and the centuries of history.
China is making big moves to make a more English-literate society. With China’s unbelievable economic growth in the last 30 years, the country has become a worldwide financial center. English is firmly established as the international language of business and trade. And as the Chinese economy grows, the English language market in China is growing fast. In order to remain competitive globally, the Chinese government has chosen to make English instruction a priority in many schools throughout the country.
China has one of the largest school-aged populations in the world, and there are new teaching opportunities available daily. Teaching in China typically takes place in private language schools, public schools, or private international schools. The English language market in China has never been in more demand. Major cities all across the country are looking for native-born English speakers to instruct their students. Teachers are given the opportunity to earn a generous wage and enjoy many benefits while taking in the rich cultural history that China will offer. China is an extremely vast and fascinating country with plenty to do and see.
If you are looking for a teaching job in China, your best bet is to go through a teacher placement company. They have close relationships with all of the best schools in China and will work with you to place you in a school that fits your needs and your comfort level.
1. What does the underlined word “English-literate” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．English speaking. | B．Able to use English. |
| C．English teaching. | D．Able to teach English. |
| A．China is becoming a well-developed country. |
| B．Every teacher in China can get a good salary. |
| C．China has a large demand for English teachers. |
| D．Private schools are better than public schools in China. |
| A．Establishing a language school. |
| B．Traveling to China and get educated there. |
| C．Getting in touch with a language school. |
| D．Turning to a teacher placement company. |
| A．Native English speakers. | B．English learners in China. |
| C．English teachers in China. | D．Chinese learners abroad. |
10 . Spring is coming, and it is time for those about to graduate to look for jobs. Competition is tough, so job seekers must carefully consider their personal choices. Whatever we are wearing, our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.
A high school newspaper editor said it is unfair for companies to discourage visible tattoos (纹身), nose rings, or certain dress styles. It is true you can’t judge a book by its cover, yet people do “cover” themselves in order to convey certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are. Just as people convey messages about themselves with their appearances, so do companies. Dress standards exist in the business world for a number of reasons, but the main concern is often about what customers accept.
Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about whether to make or lose money. Most employers do care about the personal appearances of their employees, because those people represent the companies to their customers.
As a hiring manager I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified candidates, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers. Even though I am open-minded, I can’t expect all our customers are.
There is nobody to blame but yourself if your set of choices does not match that of your preferred employer. No company should have to change to satisfy a candidate simply because he or she is unwilling to respect its standards, as long as its standards are legal.
1. Which of the following is the newspaper editor’s opinion according to Paragraph 2?| A．People’s appearances carry message about themselves. |
| B．Customers’ choices influence dress standards in companies. |
| C．Candidates with tattoos or nose rings should be fairly-treated. |
| D．Strange dress styles should not be encouraged in the workplace. |
| A．Candidates have to wear what companies prefer for an interview. |
| B．What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for companies. |
| C．Companies sometimes have to change to respect their candidates. |
| D．Hiring managers make the best impression on their candidates. |
| A．Employees Matter | B．Personal Choices Matter |
| C．Appearances Matter | D．Hiring Managers Matter |
| A．enthusiastic | B．negative |
| C．positive | D．sympathetic |
