1 . What does the man probably do?

A．He’s a boxing coach.

B．He’s an athlete.

C．He’s a journalist.

3 . Most young architects particularly those in big cities— can only dream about working in a building of their own. And making that dream come true often means finding a building no one else seems to want, which is exactly what happened to David Yocum and his partner, Brain Bell. Their building is a former automobile electrical-parts film in Atlanta. From the outside, it looks too old, even something horrible, but open the door and you are in a wide, open courtyard, lined on three sides with rusting (生锈的) walls.

In 2000, Yocum and Bell found this building in the city’s West End. Built in 1947, the structure had been abandoned years earlier and the roof of the main building had fallen down. But the price was right, so Yocum bought it. He spent eight months of his off-hours on demolition (排除), pulling rubbish out through the roof, because it was too dangerous to go inside the building. The demolition was hard work, but it gave him time to think about what he wanted to do, and “to treasure what was there — the walls, the rust, and the light.” Yocum said. “Every season, more paint falls off the walls and more rust develops. It’s like an art installation (装置) in there—a slow-motion show.”

Since the back building had been constructed without windows, an all-glass front was added to the building to give it a view of the courtyard, and skylights were installed in the roof. The back of the building is a working area and a living room for Yocum and his wife. A sort of buffer(缓冲） zone between the front and the back contains a bathroom, a kitchen and a mechanical room, and the walls that separate these zones have openings that allow views through to the front of the studio and the courtyard beyond.

Yocum and Bell, who have just completed an art gallery for the city, feel that the experience from the decoration of their building, focusing on the inside rather than the outside, has influenced their work. It has also given these architects a chance to show how they can make more out of less.

1. According to the passage, it is ________ for most young architects in big cities to work in a building of their own.

A．easy	B．unnecessary
C．unrealistic	D．common

2. Yocum bought the old building because ________.

A．it was a bargain to him

B．it was still in good condition

C．it was located in the city center

D．it looked attractive from the outside

3. Working on the old building, Yocum and Bell ________.

A．pulled rubbish out through the roof

B．removed the skylights from the bathroom

C．presented a slow-motion show in an art gallery

D．built a kitchen at the back part of the old building

4. It can be inferred from the passage that Yocum and Bell ________.

A．benefited a lot from pulling down the roof

B．turned more old buildings into art galleries

C．got inspiration from decorating their old building

D．paid more attention to the outside of the art gallery

5. The main idea of the passage is that ________.

A．people can learn a lot from their failures

B．it is worthwhile to spend money on an old building

C．people should not judge things by their appearance

D．creative people can make the best of what they have

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman suggest the man should do?

A．Go to another place for a change.

B．Look for a better job.

C．Find a place in a university.

2. Why does the man like his present job?

A．He likes digging gardens.

B．He can’t find another job.

C．He likes the high pay and fresh air.

3. What can we learn from the conversation?

A．The man will do the digging forever.

B．The man will change his job.

C．The woman wants the man to go on with his job.

5 . A mother of nine who started medical school when her youngest child was 4 years old graduated with her degree and plans to be a neurosurgeon (神经外科医生).

Sarah Merrill, now 41, said her journey to medical school began at age 17. She then met her husband and got married. Merrill first thought about going to school part-time to get a degree, but later she decided to follow her dream of attending medical school. Speaking of her successfully returning to university, Merrill thought it was credited to her family largely. “When I was accepted at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona,” said Merrill, who is moving to Indiana with her family to begin her residency (实习期) in neurosurgery. “In fact, they volunteered these movements. I know it was tough for all of us.”

Merrill and her children often have “homework parties” where they study for their own courses. Merrill’s choice has given a stimulus to her children. Merrill felt touched knowing her 11-year-old daughter wants to become a surgeon and overhearing her son tell his friends his mom’s going to be a cool brain surgeon, though he doesn’t understand that really.

Merrill’s next step into a neurosurgery residency will take her into a male-controlled field where only 5% of qualified neurosurgeons are women. Dr. Michele Halyard at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine said Merrill was known as a focused student. Halyard said, “If you can deal with nine children and keep your reason, the residency should be a piece of cake because no amount of stress will make you fail.”

Merrill had considered choosing a more family-friendly specialty, but, again, chose to dream big and follow her original pursuit. It’s the same advice she would give to all. “Set the goal that is what you’re really enthusiastic about, and it helps to think small. If you know what your priorities are, focus on the next step. Then you’ll get where you want to go.”

1. Why does Merrill speak of their movements?

A．To show the support of her family.

B．To stress her determination to be a doctor.

C．To reflect difficulties in attending college.

D．To describe the process of pursuing her dream.

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

A．Entertainment.	B．Motivation.
C．Commitment.	D．Confusion.

3. What does Halyard mean in paragraph 4?

A．Merrill will have more stress to handle.

B．Being Mom makes Merrill a better doctor.

C．Staying focused and sensible is key to success.

D．She is confident of Merrill’s being a neurosurgeon.

4. What does Merrill suggest at last?

A．Learning from failure.	B．Starting with small things.
C．Being true to your own passion.	D．Believing in yourself and staying active.

6 . Looking for work?Tutors Wanted:Math/Science/Humanities+Test Preparation

JOB OVERVIEW:

JOB POSTED:2 days ago

WAGE:$27-30 per hour

JOB TYPE:Part time

SCHEDULE:Afternoons,evenings,weekdays,weekends

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We're looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts.

Our ideal candidate(候选人）will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in math,science and/or the humanities(人文学科）。

We'll pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring opportunities(including the chance to teach group classes).

Once our fall semester starts on Aug 21,we'll have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 12 am to 8 pm as well as from 3 pm to 9 pm Monday-Thursday.

What we offer:

●Flexible scheduling.Tutors work from 15 to 30+ hours per week depending on availability and student demand.

●Free Sunday dinners during the academic year.

●Health insurance reimbursement(医疗保险报销）for staff working over 30 hours per week.

●We are five minutes' walking distance from the Menlo Park Caltrain station.

Applicants must:

●Be able to show mastery of the subjects they tutor.

●Be willing to tutor students through the full academic year.

Application instructions:

●Email us your resume.

●Let us know your scheduling preferences and potential start date.

●Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor-Mathematics,Sciences,Humanities, or Foreign Language.

1. Which period of time needs the most tutors during the academic year?

A．Weekday mornings.

B．Sunday afternoons and evenings.

C．Friday afternoons and evenings.

D．Saturday and Sunday mornings.

2. A tutor who works more than 30 hours per week can enjoy        .

A．free job training every month

B．free lunches and dinners during the academic year

C．health insurance reimbursement

D．accommodation near Menlo Park Caltrain station

3. According to the text, the ideal candidate        .

A．is good at one or more academic subjects

B．will work every evening throughout the academic year

C．has the opportunity to become a full-time tutor

D．must have previous tutoring experience

7 . There is something to be said for being a generalist, even if you are a specialist. Knowing a little about a lot of things that interest you can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life.

Society pushes us to specialize, to become experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists is we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master one’s field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of responsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up.

Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken a sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people. Mastering one thing to the exclusion (排除) of others can hold back your true spirit.

Generalists, on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of subjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective (视角) into specific fields of expertise (专长). The doctor who is also a poet and philosopher is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than just good medical skills.

Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also a writer, has edited several history books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinated by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. “I don’t know where it will lead, but I’m excited I’m on this pursuit.”

These expansions into new worlds help us by giving us new perspectives. We begin to see the interconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves and the universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.

1. To become a specialist, one may have to       .

A．narrow his range of knowledge

B．avoid responsibilities at work

C．know more about the society

D．broaden his perspective on life

2. The specialists mentioned in paragraph 3 tend to         .

A．treasure their freedom

B．travel around the world

C．spend most time working

D．enjoy meeting funny people

3. According to the author, a superior doctor is one who         .

A．is fully aware of his talent and ability

B．is a pure specialist in medicine

C．should love poetry and philosophy

D．brings knowledge of other fields to work

4. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Be More a Generalist Than a Specialist

B．Specialist or Generalist: Hard to Decide

C．Turn a Generalist into a Specialist

D．Ways to Become a Generalist

8 . 假定你是李华，你打算参加学校“职业规划演讲比赛”，请根据提示，以“My Career Planning"为题写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.职业目标；2.理由；3,打算。 注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.
3.参考词汇：career planning职业规划

Career Planning

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