2 . When will the speakers leave work today?

A．At 5:00 pm.

B．At 6:00 pm.

C．At 7:00 pm.

3 . While traditional wisdom tells us that we should eagerly catch every opportunity that comes our way, playing a little hard to get has its advantages. Studies have shown that opportunities are seen to be more valuable as they become less available, according to Robert Cialdini, a leading expert on influence, who said “What the scarcity principle says is that people are more attracted to rare opportunities.”

Appearing available can work against you, according to Jeremy Nicholson, a social psychologist. If you're excited about a work opportunity, it indicates that you are in low demand.

“Making something harder to get,” Dr. Nicholson said, “tends to increase at least the perception of value.” If you are meeting with hiring managers or potential clients, Dr. Nicholson recommends that responding in a way that respects their interest without being too eager. Dr. Nicholson advises, with responses like: “I do have a couple of other projects to deal with. However, I could do this for you if you want.”

“It's easy to become excited when an opportunity presents itself,” Ms. Ryan, founder of Human Workplace, said, “but remember that your power in any negotiation is related to your ability to walk away. Don't accept an offer before fully considering the opportunity.” Once you have interest, turn that into diligence. Ms. Ryan recommends reading up on the organization from third-party perspectives, and checking out job-search websites to see what employees and ex-employees say about it. Keep in mind: The goal is to approach any negotiation cautiously and with a clear head.

Appearing less available isn't about limiting our enthusiasm, but about trusting in our own self-worth so we can be proactive, experts say. This means mindfully transforming our excitement into strategy. “Emphasizing the uniqueness of your resources and your cooperative approach can help you more quickly advance your goals,” said Shirli Kopelman, a professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

1. Why is it necessary for us to appear scarce when we face opportunities?

A．Because we should strictly follow the principle about scarcity.

B．Because we should eagerly grasp opportunities coming our way.

C．Because we should value opportunities in the competitive society.

D．Because we should show rare opportunities to increase our advantages.

2. What does the underlined word “proactive” mean?

A．Accessible.

B．Strategic.

C．Enthusiastic.

D．Limited.

3. Which of the following statements is the suggestion given by Ms. Ryan?

A．Being eager enough and ready.	B．Being cautious and clear headed.
C．Being confident and interested.	D．Being skillful and accomplished.

4. According to Shirli Kopelman, which is the best way to help us achieve our goals?

A．Not being too hard on our career.	B．Noting controlling our enthusiasm.
C．Applying excitement to negotiations.	D．Stressing scarcity and cooperation ways.

4 . I stood in the front of the classroom like a specimen(标本） under examinations   of 23 pairs of eyes. I   began stuttering(结巴）and gave wrong answers to some questions.

In the summer of 2016, I worked as an assistant teacher at a children's day camp.Lacking in experience，I _______ to create weekly lesson plans.Kids shouted at each other in class.Sometimes，I had to pull apart kids who were _______ each other.The rare moments of_______ came only after my booming calls for attention. Every day was a _______ between   me   and these wild little creatures.

One day I suddenly _______ that I was supposed to teach them instead of being led by the nose. It was time to do something to change the _______. I was older, more knowledgeable, and most _______, I had more authority. The next day，I firmly_______into the classroom and stood in the front_______.The students studied me curiously. But I did not stutter this time. It________ me that the class went smoothly without being   ________ for the first time. From that day on，they gradually started to pay attention. Some ________started calling me “Ms. Amy”. Seeing a sign of respect in their wild eyes was like getting ________ for my achievements. I was finally acting as an authority figure. The ________ I received also increased my self一confidence. It made me believe that I had the________. to overcome difficulties.

One month after my summer job ________, I went back to visit the students. I saw the ________ kids running around in the classroom. ________，their playful shouts were a different kind of music to my ________now. Instead of the unpleasant sound I heard the first day，this was a________ song that played during my march to self—confidence.

1.

A．refused

B．failed

C．struggled

D．hesitated

2.

A．calling on

B．fighting with

C．staring at

D．learning from

3.

A．patience

B．promise

C．thought

D．silence

4.

A．battle

B．difference

C．link

D．joke

5.

A．hoped

B．realized

C．regretted

D．remembered

6.

A．suggestion

B．occasion

C．situation

D．decision

7.

A．importantly

B．interestingly

C．naturally

D．hopefully

8.

A．burst

B．slipped

C．rushed

D．stepped

9.

A．anxiously

B．cautiously

C．eagerly

D．calmly

10.

A．surprised

B．embarrassed

C．disappointed

D．amused

11.

A．puzzled

B．encouraged

C．disturbed

D．observed

12.

A．just

B．even

C．ever

D．still

13.

A．recognition

B．information

C．evaluation

D．discussion

14.

A．trust

B．sympathy

C．pride

D．respect

15.

A．chance

B．right

C．ability

D．intention

16.

A．continued

B．ended

C．started

D．returned

17.

A．same

B．special

C．poor

D．normal

18.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Besides

D．Otherwise

19.

A．heart

B．eyes

C．ears

D．soul

20.

A．popular

B．complex

C．strange

D．unique

5 . Twenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or, if they were creative enough, to take up singing. But today, things stand differently.

According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, a UK company, the “dream job” of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger, or “vlogger” (视频博主). The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as much as 40 percent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.

This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.

In the past, the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a computer camera can become a star. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting with their fans about everyday life.

However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame and fortune. For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever.

Although being vloggers is popular, some young people choose to follow careers that don’t necessarily earn them fame, but allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies. Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that's enough for him.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their job.

B．The Internet is influencing young Britons’career choice.

C．The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios.

D．Young Britons can not find jobs without the Internet.

2. Why do more and more young Britons choose to be vloggers?

A．Vloggers can earn greater fame and more money on the Internet.

B．There is too much competition in the traditional show business.

C．The Internet makes it convenient to enter show business.

D．Anyone with a computer will surely become a star.

3. What can we infer from Paragraph 5?

A．Only a few vloggers can be famous and wealthy.

B．A vlogger can not earn fame and fortune.

C．People often see the bright side of being a vlogger.

D．Dreams will always remain dreams.

4. What do young people like David do on the Internet?

A．Learn from others.	B．Become an online hit.
C．Hold running races.	D．Combine jobs with hobbies.

6 . What will Sue do for Bill?

A．Take him to hospital.

B．Clean the desk.

C．Finish the report.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman come here?

A．To visit a patient.

B．To see a doctor.

C．To apply for a passport.

2. What does the woman need to provide?

A．Her address.

B．Her ID card.

C．Her evidence of identity.

8 . Though many people think of summer as a time to slow down and enjoy a vacation, it can also be the perfect time to make money or get experience. Here are some good summer jobs for you.

Survey-taking

Survey-taking is a way to make money during your summer holiday, especially if you live in an area that doesn’t have many chances. With a computer or smartphone, you can sit on your sofa and search for survey sites such as Surveys On The Go, InboxDollars or Swagbucks. Without much effort, you can start making money for your opinions. However, the ease of use comes with a low earning potential.

Food Delivery(递送)

If you enjoy driving, you can use your car to deliver food. You can sign up to deliver food from restaurants with services such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Another choice is delivering daily used goods with services such as Postmates, Shipt and Instacart. The earning potential for delivery can be higher than for other jobs because customers often give tips. The disadvantage is that these jobs require you to put in more time.

Photo Applications

If you go to the mall, you can use an app such as Field Agent or Gigwalk to make money by taking pictures of products in stores. See any help-wanted signs in the store windows? Take a picture and get paid for each one you find.

House Sitting and Pet Care

Summer is a time when people take vacations and may need someone to look after their homes or pets. Services such as HouseSitter and MindMyHouse connect homeowners with proper house sitters(看房人). For animal lovers who would rather care for someone’s pet while they are away, you can turn to services like Rover.

1. What do we know about making money through Survey-Taking?

A．It’s interesting.	B．It requires little effort.
C．It takes much time.	D．It requires special knowledge.

2. Why is the earning potential for Food Delivery higher than for other jobs?

A．You can get some extra reward.

B．You work longer hours.

C．You need to drive your own car.

D．You deliver food for many people.

3. Which app should you use if you enjoy looking after animals?

A．Swagbucks.

B．Uber Eats.

C．HouseSitter.

D．Rover.

9 . It feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly my mother will push the conversation into the Third World War. She’ll talk about my lack of bright future because I don’t plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I don’t want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major in English, she nearly had a heart attack.

“Why can’t you be like my co-worker’s son?” she shouts all the time. Her co-worker’s son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I don’t know what to say except that I simply can’t be like Mr. Perfect as I’ve called the unnamed co-worker’s son. I can’t be like him. I am the type of the person who loves to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve something because of loving it, not because of fame or salary.

I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. I’ve seen my mother struggle (艰难) to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 am and usually comes back home around 5:00 pm or even 6:00 pm.

However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesn’t mean I’ll be successful. I’d rather follow my dreams and create my own future.

1. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 mean?

A．The author’s mother argued about something angrily with him.

B．The author’s mother expressed different opinions on the war.

C．The author’s mother liked talking with him but got angry easily.

D．The author’s mother quite disagreed about what to eat for dinner.

2. Why does the author’s mother mention her co-worker’s son?

A．To tell the author to learn as hard as he can.	B．To persuade the author to become a doctor.
C．To encourage the author to receive a scholarship.	D．To ask the author to earn much more money.

3. What makes the author’s mother worried about his major?

A．Her plans for future.	B．Her need to control.
C．Her struggle with life.	D．Her poor knowledge.

4. What can be inferred from the text?

A．The author will become an engineer as his mother wishes.

B．Being a scientist is sure to earn high fame and salary.

C．The author shows little interest in learning English.

D．The author may choose major according to his interest.

10 . Since I became a teenager, I have thought a lot about my own future job and set goal for it. It’s very necessary and important for me now to decide what I want to become.In the past, I used to want to be an engineer because I’m good at drawing and building stuff, but my thought has changed through time. I end up all of my choices as a manager who manages the whole system in the service hotel.I have planned that I will study hard in high school, then finish IGCSE and IB with a high score. After that, I will move to a good school in USA to learn about business and the economy in my country.

During my life in university, I properly will apply to work for some small stores and hotels to have the feeling of how things work in the real life. Firstly, the reason I like to be a hotel manager is I find it interesting to use techniques to persuade more people to stay at the hotel. Secondly, I see that the development in business is the fastest growing in sectors of industry besides the primary and the secondary, so I can make a lot of money. Thirdly, it’s the range of community; it has a very high range to meet different people with different nationalities.

Fourthly, I want to have more confidence and become a good leader with skill, for example, I still can’t control and persuade people to listen to me sometimes when I’m in charge of PE’s lesson. The last reason why I strongly chose to be a hotel manager is because of my pressure from my family. They are the second generation of successful 3 stars hotels’ managers. They like me to become what I’m going to do when I become a manager.

1. Why did the author want to be an engineer at first?

A．Because he wanted to follow his parents’ expectation.

B．Because he was good at silence subjects at school.

C．Because he thought being an engineer was respected.

D．Because he did very well in drawing and building staff.

2. The advantages in a hotel business are many except              .

A．earning a lot of money

B．coming across different people

C．learning the special culture in the USA

D．using techniques to persuade more people to stay

3. What can we know about the author’s family from the third paragraph?

A．His family experienced a lot of success.

B．The family never consider the author’s interest.

C．The family can support him to be a hotel manager.

D．His family have operated the hotels for many generations.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．My future job.	B．My college life
C．My family business.	D．My experience in a hotel.