1 . Today’s journalists face modern challenges. Online media platforms are springing up. And the lowly newspaper---and its reporters---are fighting money, tech, and distrust issues. Journalism students and teachers must emphasize new skills to keep their profession alive.
A trustworthy press helps inform people and monitor all levels of government. That is essential to a nation. Yet this useful establishment is growing increasingly unpopular. According to the University of North Carolina (UNC), newsroom jobs across the Country are fewer than half what they were 10 years ago. And on many college campuses, the news about the news is bleak too.
Take the Syracuse, New York, student-run newspaper The Daily Orange: It isn’t daily anymore. The paper prints just three times each week. Next year, The Diamondback of the University of Maryland will be online only. Half the newspapers that still exist on paper say they don’t print as many copies. And UNC’s The Daily Tar Heel has cut staff pay and rented cheaper offices to make its budget.
Considering the problems in journalism, it’s surprising that the enrollment(注册人数) in college journalism programs is up. The Daily Orange managing editor Catherine Leffert calls the layoffs and cutbacks disheartening. “But what keeps me wanting to be a journalist is seeing the effect that The Daily Orange has,” he says.
But journalism educators wonder, “Are we preparing young people for a dying industry?” Years ago, journalism graduates took low-level reporter jobs at newspapers or television stations. That still happens. But today’s jobs more often involve digital editing, social media production, and video streaming. Some universities are taking action. The University of Florida offers a sports media program. Several schools highlight statistics-driven data journalism.
The news isn’t all bad. Journalism professor Kathleen Culver says, “When I look at 18-and 20-year-olds in journalism and see what they want to do, I’m optimistic.” Maddy Arrowood is the student editor of The Daily Tar Heel. She says her experience makes her more interested in a journalism career, not less. Her optimism “comes from knowing that people still need news. They still need information.”
1. What does the underlined word “bleak” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Hopeless | B．Interesting |
| C．Useless | D．Encouraging |
| A．They reduce student enrollment. |
| B．They offer students specialized programs. |
| C．They prepare students for low-level reporter jobs. |
| D．They encourage students to run their own newspaper. |
| A．To show people’s positive attitudes to journalists. |
| B．To prove the potential of a career in journalism. |
| C．To show the popularity of The Daily Tar Heel. |
| D．To prove people’s thirst for the latest news. |
| A．What is journalism? |
| B．What does a journalist do? |
| C．Does journalism have a future? |
| D．Are journalists still influential today? |
2 . We’re now witnessing the emergence (出现) of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge. Physical labor, raw materials, and capital (资本) are no longer the key ingredients in the creation of wealth.
In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training to acquire new skills that will help you keep up with improved technologies and procedures.
| A．You have to empower yourself. |
| B．As the saying goes, knowledge is power. |
| C．What does all this mean for you? |
| D．Wealth will be created by people with knowledge |
| E．Now, the vital raw material in our economy is knowledge. |
| F．You can also expect to be taking greater control of your career. |
| G．Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. |
3 . Sometimes when it feels like things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place. This is exactly the case for Holly Smith, 34, from Surrey, when she lost her job two years ago.
At the beginning of 2020, Holly was working as a general manager for a small independent bakery business in Surrey. She had been there six years and couldn’t believe it when they told her she had to pack up her bags and leave. Being made redundant came as a huge shock for her and she panicked about struggling to pay the bills and finding another job during such a difficult time.
Holly didn’t know where to turn initially, but she was determined to find a silver lining, so she picked up a paintbrush and began to paint. Holly painted a portrait of her parent’s dog, a Spinone Italiano named Bailey, and shared the image online. Straight after, a few friends requested their own pet paintings and soon her career took off.
Holly named her business Holly & Murphy, after her special five-year-old cocker spaniel, Murphy. She is often at her most creative when she’s floating on water, together with her furry companion in her boat. She combines watercolour paints and pencils to bring dogs’ faces to life. A small painting usually takes two to three days to complete. Customers love how she captures their pet’s personality in great detail. Some of the most memorable paintings she has been asked to do are of dogs that have passed away. Her dog portraits start at £295 and can cost up to £595.
“When it first happened, it felt like the end of the world,” Holly, a current full-time painter and business owner, told The Mirror, “but it was the best thing that ever happened to me. And I’m so grateful to have a job that I love.”
1. What does the underlined word “redundant” in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Responsible. | B．Retired. | C．Unimportant. | D．Unemployed. |
| A．The netizens. | B．Holly’s parents. |
| C．Holly’s friends. | D．Customers losing their pets. |
| A．They speak highly of her paintings. |
| B．They don’t like her pet paintings. |
| C．They think her paintings need to be improved. |
| D．They think her paintings should include more details. |
| A．Interest is the best teacher. |
| B．Every cloud has a silver lining. |
| C．He who laughs last laughs best. |
| D．Failure is the mother of success. |
4 . Preparing for a phone interview
Every interview is different, but that doesn’t mean the basic questions aren’t covered in every interview.
Tell me about yourself.
Salary (薪酬) requirements.
Why do you want this position?
Most employers will ask you “Why us?” or “Where did you hear about us?”
When can you start?
Last but not least, you will be asked when you can start. Again, this is up to your situation, but most individuals will say they require two weeks’ notice from the offer acceptance.
| A．First, you should do your research. |
| B．In fact, most employers will go through the basics. |
| C．For most people, this will relate to college and school breaks, etc. |
| D．Basically, they want to understand what drew you to this position. |
| E．If you need more time, you should not only state that but also explain why. |
| F．Behavioral questions will tell the interviewer a bit more about your personality. |
| G．In most phone interviews, an interviewer will begin by describing the company. |
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It’s been two years when I joined the campus radio station. During this time, I had done several interviews. Every time I finish to writing an article, I am proud of myself for able to introduce my schoolmates to the things I’ve seen. It was difficult at times, but when I saw my stories publish in our school newspaper, you knew that it was something worth doing. My parents, teachers and schoolmates congratulated me on that I did. I felt happily when I shared a new story with them. The greatest thing about being the reporter is exchanging idea with others.
1. What’s the woman’s major?
| A．Management. | B．French. | C．Italian. |
| A．By listening to the morning news. |
| B．By reading the newspaper. |
| C．By calling an employment service. |
| A．Teaching at a university. | B．Studying foreign languages. | C．Working as a secretary. |
| A．Prepare for an interview. | B．Call again in a day or two. | C．Send a written application. |
1. What is the speaker’s job related to?
| A．Medicine. | B．Wild animals. | C．Artificial intelligence |
| A．To create a system for healthcare. |
| B．To open up possibilities of finance. |
| C．To teach a machine to identify different birds. |
| A．Analyzing data. | B．Detecting diseases. | C．Producing reports. |
| A．Worried. | B．Positive. | C．Casual. |
8 . Finding a winter job is often a proof that you’re growing up, and it’s also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!
Retail (零售) Sales
Retail offers plenty of opportunities for teens that are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are expected to take on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.
Food Service
A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the opportunity to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just dial 4005077 for more information.
Babysitting
This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just dial 4005076.
Housekeeping
This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 4005079
1. How much can you earn at least in two hours as a retailer?| A．$20 | B．$12 |
| C．$16 | D．$10 |
| A．4005075 | B．4005079 |
| C．4005076 | D．4005077 |
| A．Retail Sales | B．Babysitting |
| C．Food Service. | D．Housekeeping. |
| A．are faced with communication problems |
| B．dream of becoming a housekeeper |
| C．want a part-time job in the winter |
| D．plan to start their own business |
9 . 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
1. What is the purpose of setting up the project?
| A．To help students be ready for real life. |
| B．To teach students to write application letters. |
| C．To let students know about some typical jobs. |
| A．Recommend jobs to students. |
| B．Ask the teacher to explain the project. |
| C．Announce the news of the project clearly. |
| A．The headmaster. | B．A teacher. | C．A member of the committee. |
| A．Gather students’ opinions. |
| B．Make a list of suitable jobs. |
| C．Ask students to take on responsibility. |
