1 . Growing up in south Florida, Rebecca dreamed of becoming a professional singer, but after a serious illness damaged her voice at college, she settled for the next-best thing.

She couldn't be an artist, but she could become a lawyer for artists. “I knew I'd go to a law school and I'd try to help musicians because even if I didn't have my own voice, I could help them find theirs,” said Rebecca, 19. “There hasn’t been a day when I've questioned my choice,”

That seems to be the case with hundreds of students who have signed up for entertainment law courses at Harvard Law School (HLS) over the last 20 years. It marks a trend among law students to change from the traditional field of corporate law and look to Working in creative industries. The trend, also noticeable at other law schools around the country, has pushed growth in the field of entertainment law.

“These students are propelled by a love for music, the arts, and show business. It's an exciting career for a music lover,” said HLS Clinical Professor of Law Brian Price, who's in charge of the Entertainment Law Clinic.

Price added, “Although entertainment lawyers work behind the scenes, they can have a bigger influence on artists' careers than managers. They review artists’ agreements, deals and contacts, making sure their customers, interests are protected.”

“Artists are becoming wise and want to be involved in the business aspects of their careers,” said Price. “When they ask for legal advice, they want to know their legal rights, and how to make good deals and find ways to make more money.” Most HLS graduates end up working in business or corporate law, though some have had successful careers in the entertainment industry. Among them are Bruce Ramer, 58, who represents customers like George Clooney and Clint East wood; Bert Fields, 52, who represents Michael Jackson.

1. What does the author want to show through the example of Rebecca?

A．The importance of learning entertainment law.

B．Her determination to succeed in the field of law.

C．The rising popularity in the field of entertainment law.

D．Her dull future caused by her serious illness at college.

2. What does the underlined word “propelled” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Blown.

B．Driven.

C．Depressed.

D．Confused.

3. What can be learned from the last paragraph?

A．HLS is home to many famous artists.

B．Artists are wise enough to learn corporate law.

C．Artists are becoming more focused on legal needs.

D．Famous artists pay no attention to making money.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．The Death of Rebecca's Dream.

B．Making It Big behind the Scenes.

C．Helping Musicians Improve Themselves.

D．A Brief Introduction to Entertainment Law.

2 . Volunteer abroad with the UN

Are you ready to become an international UN Volunteer? You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is an opportunity to create a positive impact and be a significant force for achieving peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many!

Why volunteer with the UN

•International UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe, while upholding the ideals and ambitions of the United Nations.

•Your international UN Volunteer assignment will make a lasting impact. It can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate results of your efforts.

•As an international UN Volunteer, you will learn about different cultures, expand your networks, study foreign languages and gain matchless professional and life experiences.

Requirements

•The minimum requirements to serve as an international UN Volunteer are: 25 years old and older (no upper age limit); university degree or higher technical diploma;

•At least two years of relevant work experience in a professional background; good working knowledge of English, Spanish or French;

•Ability to adjust in difficult living conditions and sometimes remote locations; strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Conditions of Service

•International UN Volunteer assignments generally run for six to 12 months, with the possibility of extending for one to two years.

•Short-term assignments are also requested by our partners from time to time. International UN Volunteers are entitled to certain allowances.   

•The purpose of allowances for volunteers is to enable them to sustain a secure standard of living in their duty stations.

1. As an international UN Volunteer, you can ________.

A．promote peace and development of UN	B．affect UN immediately
C．obtain professional experiences	D．teach foreign languages

2. According to the passage, applicants are required to ________.

A．be at most 25 years old	B．have international work experience
C．hold a university degree in technology	D．adapt to difficult living environment

3. What can help volunteers to maintain a secure standard of living?

A．Assignments.

B．Allowances.

C．Commitment.

D．Knowledge.

3 . When will the man call the headquarters?

A．At 9:30.

B．At 10:30.

C．At 10:40.

4 . What is the woman doing?

A．Learning a language.

B．Having an interview.

C．Giving an English class.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the man volunteer during the holiday?

A．At an old person’s house.

B．At a nursing home.

C．At a park.

2. What will the man do?

A．Do some gardening work.

B．Plan a dance performance.

C．Play magic tricks.

7 . I’ve spent two decades observing what makes people lucky and trying to help people increase their luck. I teach entrepreneurship (社会学). We know many new enterprises fail, and innovators (创业者)need luck.

With my students, I spend much time encouraging them to get out of their comfort zone and take some risks. I do this myself all the time. About a dozen years ago, during a flight, I decided to take a little risk. I started a conversation with the man sitting next to me. I introduced myself, and I learned that he was a publisher. I learned all about the future of the publishing industry and we exchanged contact (联系) information. So about three quarters through the night, I decided to take another risk. I showed him a book plan I was doing in my class. Although he was very polite, he said it wasn’t right for us.

A couple of months later, I told him I was doing a project on transforming the book, the future of publishing and invited him to come to my class. So he gladly came to my class. We had a great experience. A few months later, I wrote to him again, sending a bunch of video clips (剪辑) from another project my students had made. He was so stricken by one of them that he thought there was a book in it. I was a little bit hurt, but it was all right. So I invited him and his colleagues to have lunch together. Later, one of his editors asked me if I had considered writing a book. And I pulled out the exact same plan I had showed his boss a year earlier. Within two years, my book had sold over a million copies.

1. We can infer from the author’s experience on the plane that        .

A．the publisher was stricken by his book

B．that was his first experience by plane

C．the first risk during the night didn’t work out

D．the experience made him transform his book

2. Why did the author send the students’ video clips?

A．To have their book published.	B．To help to increase his luck.
C．To assess their writing skills.	D．To help them see their strength.

3. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．Take the Lead	B．Everything is Possible
C．Win in Danger	D．Luck and Risk

4. What does the author think resulted in his luck?

A．Publishing books.	B．A series of small risks.
C．Being turned down frequently.	D．Meeting with the stranger on the plane.

9 . Wanted，Someone for a Kiss
We’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM．You’ll work on the station’s music programs．Music production experience in radio is necessary，along with rich knowledge of modern dance music．Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100．
Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person，preferably over 40，to fill our Father Christmas suit．
Working days：Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays，10∶ 30 －16∶ 00．
Excellent pay．
Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre，Station Parade，Eastbourne．
Accountants Assistant
When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit，you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division，dealing with post and other general duties．If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you．This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience．
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24—45 and have experience in teaching and training，you could be the person we are looking for．You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing．You will be allowed to make your own decisions，and to design courses as well as present them．Pay upwards of ￡15，000 for the right person．Please apply by sending your CV （简历）to Mrs．R．Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A．Wealden District Council．	B．Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100．
C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre．	D．Mrs Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．

2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who              ．

A．is aged between 24 and 40	B．may do some training work
C．should deal with general duties	D．can work for about a month

3. Which position is open to recent school graduates?

A．Accountants Assistant．	B．Father Christmas．
C．Producer，London Kiss．	D．Software Trainer．

4. What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?

A．One with GCSE grade C level．

B．One having good computer knowledge.

C．One with some office experience．

D．One trained in producing music programs．