1 . To find an entrance to the deserted plant without being noticed, George Wilson sneaked around the fence, a bag on his back and his hands in his pockets.

However, George thought twice when a guard dog appeared. “I’m not afraid of the gatekeeper—at least I can try to persuade him. But a dog? Forget it. I’ll find another way. "While planning his special visit to the plant, the 25-year-old did some research, but still failed to locate the entrance.

George is among the thousands who are crazy about “taking adventures”, which they call urban exploration, or “urbex”. The aim is to explore structures—usually abandoned ruins or “hidden parts of the man-made environments”.

One of the most common examples of urban exploration is venturing(冒险) into abandoned structures, which usually include amusement parks, factories, power plants, missile silos, fallout shelters, hospitals, asylums, schools and houses.

Urban explorers are interested in visiting such sites, as they can discover “other parts of a city” and get to understand its history from a different angle.

George, who worked for a German company in New York for six months, said he enjoyed the contrast between the city’s two sides—modern and crowded, compared with old-fashioned and silent—and wanted to learn more about the city during his short stay.

George said that he was able to finally sneak in through another entrance, yet he was still asked to leave by a gatekeeper shortly after. But he then managed to get into a newly built residential block, climbed to the top and took a picture of the factory ruins at sunset.

“I will come back another day,” he said.

1. What made George fail to enter the entrance first?

A．The gatekeeper.

B．The fence.

C．The bag.

D．The dog.

2. What do we know about George Wilson in the passage?

A．He is frightened of nothing.

B．He loves exploring natural environment.

C．He takes an interest in old buildings.

D．He enters a place easily every time.

3. Why are the urban explorers keen on visiting the abandoned structures?

A．Because they can know the history of the city.

B．Because they can visit different kinds of places.

C．Because they can move from one country to another.

D．Because they can do all the researches.

4. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．how to explore an abandoned plant.

B．a kind of adventurer—urban explorers.

C．Ye Tian’s love for abandoned structures.

D．how to explore a city’s history.

2 . Part-Time Store Sales Association

Are you an energetic salesperson with a gift for offering exceptional customer service? This position needs you to develop relationships with a variety of customers.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates should be proficient in both English and French;

*High school diploma;

* Working knowledge of store operations;

*Ability to work varied shifts including nights , weekends, and holidays;

* Good verbal and written communication skills;

*Must possess a valid driver’s license;

* Candidates must be authorized (批准) to work permanently in the United States;

* Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to meet all health requirements and pass background checks;

Part-Time Customer Support Center Representative

We are seeking a customer support representative who will respond to many customer questions about the company’s products and services.

REQUIREMENTS:

*College degree preferred;

*Excellent customer service skills;

*Excellent verbal communication;

*Excellent attendance;

* Dependable;

This position offers a part-time work schedule; Four consecutive hours per day, Monday — Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (plus one Saturday per month , 8 a.m. — 5 p.m.)

Part-Time Resident Assistant

We work together to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. If you share our family values, we’d love to meet you.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to real , write and speak English;

*Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families staff and the general public;

*Must have a desire to work with the elderly;

*Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Part-Time Kitchen Helper

As a part-time kitchen helper, you’ll be responsible for food preparation, serving meals, setting tables , washing dishes , and completing cleaning duties. If you have a desire to help others, join us as we try to provide a positive physical and social environment for our residents.

REQUIREMENTS:

*Must be able to read , write and follow oral and written directions;

* Obtain Food Handles Permit (as required by state regulations);

* Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families , staff and the general public;

* A desire to work with the elderly;

*Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

1. How long may a customer support representative work at most during a week?

A．32 hours

B．28 hours

C．24 hours

D．20 hours

2. As a part-time kitchen helper, one needs to _________.

A．possess a valid driver’s license	B．like working with the elderly
C．have a high school diploma	D．work on weekends

3. The four jobs all require applicants to ___________.

A．have a college degree	B．be healthy and energetic
C．have good communication skills	D．be authorized to work permanently in the U.S.

4. Which job requires the applicant to master two languages?

A．A part-time customer support center representative.	B．A Part-Time Store Sales Association
C．A Part-Time Resident Assistant	D．A Part-Time Kitchen Helper

3 . Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important decisions we have to make in life, and it is frequently one of the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job?”    1    .

There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in person, door-to-door approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time.     2    . He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the tall ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. His father was a farmer, and being a sailor could never be anything for the boy but an idle dream. One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining that he could not sail because one member of his crew was sick. Without stopping to think, the lad (少年) offered to take his place.     3    .

    4    . If the lad had gone home to ponder (考虑) his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well.

Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs (美差). When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying.     5    . And within a year this person had become general manger of the company.

A．This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself.

B．People find jobs in an infinite number of ways.

C．it’s almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisement in newspapers

D．Take for example the young man who wanted to be a sailor.

E．But there was one person who landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the company’s faults.

F．He spent the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.

G．It is very important to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.

4 . Larry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time, it was different. He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for.
Larry first began diving when he was his daughter’s age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children his age were not even allowed to dive.
After the first expedition, Larry’s later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, he was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures
Larry’s first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them. Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different spots for free_______________________________________________________. The diving spots afforded such a wide array of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more than thirty varieties of creatures.
Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than Larry had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.
1. In what way was this expedition different for Larry?

A．His daughter had grown up.

B．He had become a famous diver.

C．His father would dive with him.

D．His daughter would dive with him.

2. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?

A．Larry had some privileges.

B．Larry liked the rented diving suits.

C．Divers had to buy diving equipment.

D．Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.

3. Why did Larry have to stay in a cage underwater sometimes?

A．To protect himself from danger.

B．To dive into the deep water.

C．To admire the underwater view.

D．To take photos more conveniently.

4. What did Larry expect his daughter to do?

A．Become a successful diver.

B．Make a good diving guide.

C．Take a lot of photos underwater.

D．Have longer hours of training.

5 . What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Boss and secretary.

B．Teacher and student.

C．Doctor and patient.

6 . What does the woman do?

A．A police officer.

B．A ticket seller.

C．A driver.

7 . What happened to Mr. Ray?

A．He had an accident.

B．He was caught in a traffic jam.

C．He missed an important appointment.

8 . Part-Time Trainer -- Hong Kong (Financial Markets)
Objectives and responsibilities:
•Teach public and/or in-house training programs, based on Kaplan training materials
•Work 1 or 2 mornings/afternoons on weekends or a few evenings on weekdays
•Flexibility to work in our centre
Requirements:
•Provide legal advice to banks or financial institutions
•Possess solid knowledge in finance and risk management
•Years of experience as a banker, lawyer, business advisor or analyst
•Strong communication skills
Email your cover letter and resume to seiling.ng@kaplan.com
Lecturer
Requirements:
•Holder of accountancy qualification
•Deliver accounting material in clear and straight-forward manner
•Understand students learning needs
•Keen on teaching & able to work flexible hours
•Full time Universities or Institutions teaching experience is a must.
Send your application letter with full resume stating present and expected salary to: Human Resources Manager, Kaplan Hong Kong via email hr@kaplan.com.hk.
Part-time helper
Duties:
•To add Chinese to videos by using a software, training will be provided
Requirements:
•University Graduate
•Proficient (精通) in English & Chinese
•Able to read & understand simplified Chinese
•Proficient in MS office and Chinese Word Processing (simplified or traditional Chinese)
•Being immediately available is a must.
Send your application letter with full resume stating present and expected salary to: Human Resources Manager, Kaplan Hong Kong via email hr@kaplan.com.hk
1. If you want to apply for Part-Time Trainer, you should ____.

A．email hr@kaplan.com.hk

B．have experience of teaching before

C．speak fluent English and Chinese

D．be able to communicate with people easily

2. Who can get the job of Lecturer?

A．A man who has a clear way of teaching accounting materials.

B．A man who has ever taught part time in Universities and Institutions.

C．A man who can just work on fixed time.

D．A man without an accountancy qualification but are keen on teaching

3. If a man meets all the requirements but can’t go to the new job at once, which job is NOT suitable?

A．Part-Time Trainer	B．Lecturer
C．Part-time helper	D．All the three jobs

9 . We’re one of the biggest ESL professional organizations in Shanghai, China and we have 10 primary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 kindergartens in Shanghai and 1 in Suzhou. For these schools, we only need oral English teachers.
We also own an international school whose name is Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary and Middle School. For this school, we need classroom teachers and subject teachers to teach Science, PE, and Music in English.
We prefer to hire experienced teachers with TESOL or Teacher’s Certificate. If you want to know more about us, please visit our website at http://www.shyulun.com/.
●Dates and Durations
We need 1 teacher for every position as below:
1. Classroom Teacher Position in Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School (From 17th Feb 2009, 12 months)
2. Subject Teacher Position in Shanghai World Foreign Language Middle School (From 1st Sep 2009, 10 months)
3. Oral English teachers in Shanghai Changning Experimental Primary School (From 3rd March 2009, 3 months)
●Basic requirements for the Positions
1. Native English speakers for all of the above positions
2. Bachelor Degree at least (Position 1 and 2) with related teaching experience
3. TESOL or related certificate (Position 3)
●Working Conditions and Environment
The schools are the top schools in Shanghai with libraries and public computer rooms. Every teacher will have the office desk, free access to the Internet. We provide teaching materials and teaching guidelines.
●Salary, International Travel Allowance and Bonus
The salary ranges from 6,000 RMB to 10,000 RMB per month according to the position you apply for, which can ensure you have a comfortable life in Shanghai.
We will offer you part or full international travel allowances depending on how long you will work for us. Generally, we will pay you a return ticket for one year contract.
1. The ESL professional organization in Shanghai wants to take on        .

A．some language teachers to work in Shanghai

B．some native English teachers to work in Suzhou

C．some language teachers to work in Suzhou

D．some native English teachers to work in Shanghai

2. Those who are going to work for the organization will        .

A．prepare teaching materials themselves

B．get at least $6,000 a month

C．get international travel allowances

D．buy their return tickets themselves

3. If you want to be hired as a classroom teacher by the above organization, you should        .

A．speak several languages

B．have Bachelor Degree

C．present good teaching plans

D．know how to teach middle school students

4. The passage is probably taken from a        .

A．novel

B．travel guide

C．news report

D．Website

10 . As late as 1800, women’s only place was in the home. The idea of woman in the business world was unthinkable. Men were certain that no woman could do a good job outside her home. This was such a widely accepted idea that when the well-known Bronte sisters began writing books in 1864, they had to sign their books with men’s names instead.
Teaching was the first profession open to women soon after 1800. But even that was not an easy profession for women to enter because most schools and colleges were open only to men. Oberlin College in Ohio was the first college in America to accept women.
Hospital nursing became respectable work for women only after Nightingale became famous. Seeing that she was not only a nurse but also a rich and well-educated woman, people began to believe it was possible for women to nurse the sick and still be “ladies”. Miss Nightingale opened England’s first training school for nurse in 1860.
The invention of the typewriter in 1867 helped to bring women out of the home and into the business world. By 1900, thousands of women were working at real jobs in schools, hospitals and offices in both England and America. Some women even managed to become doctors or lawyers. The idea that women could work in the business world had been accepted.
1. Why couldn’t women become teachers easily? Because___________

A．the first profession open to them was writing.

B．most schools and colleges were open only to men.

C．they wanted to be nurses instead.

D．they had to work in the business world.

2. The article is mainly about __________.

A．women are in the business world

B．the famous Bronte sisters

C．schools and colleges in America

D．rights for American women

3. Which fact does the article lead you to believe?

A．The Bronte sisters thought that they were men.

B．England’s first training school for nurses was in Ohio.

C．There are more men than women in professional jobs.

D．Women find it necessary to work harder than before.