2 . Jobs at Apple

Amaze Yourself, Amaze the World

A job at Apple is unlike any other you've had. You'll be challenged. You'll be inspired. And you'll be proud. Because whatever your job is here, you^’ll be part of something big.

Every detail matters.

Every piece of packaging. Every swipe of the finger. Every "How can I help you?” Everything. And it doesn^’t matter just some of the time. It matters all of the time. That's how we do things at Apple. The result is some of the best-loved products in the world.

Simplicity isn't simple.

Ask anyone here. It's hard work. It means forever asking, “Why is it this way?” and “How can it be better?” It means rethinking every customer experience until the clutter has fallen away — until all that remains is what's essential, useful and beautiful. That might be a new product feature that delights even die-hard fans. It might be a customer support call, or even a display in an Apple store, arranged and lit exactly so.

Creativity from every comer.

When you imagine the creative process at Apple, at first you may not picture someone in HR. Or operations. Or finance. But we expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here, no matter what their responsibilities are. Innovation takes many forms, and our people seem to find new ones every day.

1. Where will you probably find this passage?

A．In a booklet introducing Apple's management.	B．On the official website of Apple Inc.
C．In the help-wanted ads section of a newspaper.	D．In a magazine telling business stories.

2. The word “clutter” probably means________?

A．customers' complaint

B．simple question

C．unnecessary part

D．old feature

3. According to the passage, the concept of “simplicity” should be revealed in the following EXCEPT_______.

A．die-hard fans with new Apple products	B．a customer support call
C．the arrangement of the display	D．the lighting of an Apply store

4 . “We work four-day weeks because it makes our staff more motivated,” says Joe Munns, CEO and founder of Bakedin, which makes home baking kits and cake mixes.

Joe has put his 40 workers on a four-day week since he started the firm in 2013, when he was working for the computer giant IBM.     1     When he was at IBM, he actually reduced his hours down to a four-day week and had Fridays free, when he could work on Bakedin, which became his second job and he was devoted to.

    2     It means that he could do what he liked and took that opportunity to start the business with a four-day week. So they have the normal working week of Monday to Thursday—then everyone gets those three days off.

Because there is still some business to do on Fridays, such as dealing with customer enquiries, some of Bakedin's office workers volunteer to work on Fridays.    3    

Bakedin staff put in nine-and-a-half-hours on the four days they are at work.    4    “When we are together, we just find that we’re more productive. We get more done this way, because we don’t get that tired, Friday feeling.”

Many firms and countries. have started experimenting with four-day, rather than five-day weeks.    5     Bakedin is in the food industry, which has a very high turn-over rate for staff. “Every year, some 30% of employees in the food industry leave their jobs,” says Joe. “But at Bakedin, our staff turnover rate is under 5%. So a four-day week is an excellent way of keeping staff loyal.”

A．He figured it was his business.

B．He ran the company as a weekend passion.

C．There are other benefits of putting staff on a four-day week.

D．It is a big selling point when they first advertise for workers.

E．They take their third day off at some other point in the week.

F．They get more done this way than if they were at work five days a week

G．It reduces the risk of staff “burning out” and improves their work-life balance.

5 . Best Summer Jobs for High School Students

Working during the summer when school is out of session is a great opportunity for teenagers to make money and gain valuable workplace experience.

Restaurant Server

Food and drink service jobs are plentiful. Although average base pay is poor, workers who carts tips can do well for themselves. And some national chains have the resources to pay more Starbucks employees can earn about $12 per how on average, and may qualify for a benefits package that includes health insurance.

Grocery Store Worker

Grocery store jobs are also relatively plentiful. Although most grocery employees don’t earn tips, base pay is generally above the federal minimum wage—about $12 per hour. Jobs that require workers to operate heavy machinery are inaccessible to workers under age 18. Grocery store employees typically work in shifts, with part-timers polling four to eight hours at a stretch. Peak shopping hours tend to fall on weekends and early evenings.

Tutor

If you’ve already taken and done well on standardized tests like the SAT or ACT, you can help these students and earn decent pay as a tutor. Tutor pay varies by specialty, experience, and educational attainment. Tutors who themselves are high school students or recent graduates aren’t likely to earn much more than the national average rate of S18 per hour.

Career-Track Intern(实习)

Even if you haven’t yet decided what you want your “rear” career to be, high school summers offer the perfect opportunity to test a job you think you’ll like. Summer internships are often unpaid, forcing students to consider whether the opportunity is worth the cost. That’s likely to come down to the value of the experience and the connections that could land you a higher-paying, career-track job down the road.

1. What is the feature of grocery store jobs?

A．No employees get tips.

B．They are tough to obtain.

C．They are for people aged

D．The employees do shift work.

2. What is special about Career-Track Intern?

A．It’s often done without payment.

B．It is worth the big expense.

C．It guarantees you a good career.

D．It provides you with experience.

3. Which job favors an academically excellent student?

A．Restaurant Server.	B．Grocery Store Worker.
C．Career-Track Intern.	D．Tutor.

7 . When it comes to hobbies and career, all of us have our own stories. As a little girl, my favorite thing to do was read — same as today. So I figured I’d be a librarian when I grew up.     1     The library had a two-book limit, but she knew I’d blow through those in just a few days, so she always let me check out a big stack.

Time passed quickly and I was in fourth grade. Our school librarian, Mrs. Ketelsen, sent some poems I’d written about dinosaurs to Highlights magazine.     2    

At the University, though majoring in journalism, I quickly learned that I did not want to be a newspaper reporter.     3     It amuses almost everyone who knows me and thinks I’m outgoing. (I am, but only with people I know!) So I was thrilled when I was selected for a summer internship at Reader’s Digest.

Ten years after that, I came back to RD to work as an editor.     4     I’ve worked at other magazines too, but I’ve spent most of my career here, reading magazines, newspapers, websites, and books for stories we could condense (简缩); writing articles; even choosing jokes.

    5     “The Tractor War” takes me home to the Midwest. “Something to Sneeze At” reminds me of all the sneezing I did when I moved to New York City and was suddenly allergic to grasses and trees... I relate to lots of our stories this month, and I hope you do too. Enjoy!

A．It was a long road home.

B．I lost my interest in it soon.

C．My first published writing!

D．I’m shy about interviewing people.

E．My dream of becoming a librarian encouraged me.

F．The stories in this issue seem to introduce myself to you.

G．Our town librarian, Mrs. Tonne, was really important to me becoming me.

9 . To prepare for real-life emergencies, rescue teams must practice. They practice putting on ice suits, working with ropes, and using hand signals to communicate. And once the lake freezes, then practice ice rescue.

On a training day, a firefighter puts on his ice suit. He then pushes air out of the ice suit. If not, the trapped air bubble could make him float. He walks out onto frozen lake to play the role of the “victim (受害者)”. He shakes, not from cold, but worries about not knowing when he’ll fall through! His first several steps feel solid. The ice seems thick. But 28 steps in: Crack! Water begins to come in through the ice. He slows down. At 31 steps — Plunk! He falls through the ice. He keeps him mouth shut so he doesn’t swallow any water. It’s time to pretend he’d a victim, calling for help and struggling in the lake.

Two more firefighters, attached to the onshore team with ropes, walk onto the lake. They stay on different parts of the ice in case it breaks, both carrying protective equipment like a belt or a board. Meanwhile, onshore team members, wearing life vests talk to the “victim” to keep him calm. Near the ice hole, a rescuer drops to her belly and moves slowly. The second rescuer rolls. Both methods spread out the weight so they don’t also fall through the ice.

The firefighter with the board explains that they’re there to help. She hands the board to the victim and tells him to catch it. The second firefighter enters the water and ties the belt securely to the victim. He gives a signal and the onshore members pulls the rope. As the rope tightens, the rescuer lifts the victim’s legs so he’s on his belly. Together, they sail across the ice.

Once they’re on land, firefighters exchange roles. When every firefighter has had a turn at rescuing and playing “victim”, they all put on warm, dry clothes and head back to the station for hot chocolate.

1. Why does the “victim” push air out of his ice suit before entering water?

A．To walk in the water.	B．To sink beneath the ice.
C．To float on the surface.	D．To approach firefighters.

2. During the practice, rescue members need to do the following EXCEPT ________.

A．stay apart on the ice surface

B．walk as fast as possible on ice

C．avoid stepping onto the thin ice

D．carry protective equipment

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Ice rescue only requires excellent individual skills.

B．The rescue group perform such rescue practice daily.

C．The firefighters take turns to play the part of “victim”.

D．It is unnecessary to talk to the “victim” during the rescue.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Rescue on thin ice	B．Practice on ice land
C．Ways of saving people	D．Bravery of firefighters