1 . I opened the big steel door to the school's front office. My hands were a bit sweaty, my heart was pounding in my chest, and my throat and tongue felt tense and dry. It was the first day of school. No, not for me as a student, but rather, for me as a first time reading tutor（助教）volunteering with the Experience Corps program.
I'm so proud to be part of such a worthwhile educational organization. The Experience Corps developed a research-based, statistically proven reading improvement program which consists of fun reading games. In the games, I'd play with each child and they didn't even realize that they were actually learning and improving their reading—we were having too much fun!
"Ms. R,"（as they called me）, "I read my book to my dog, Sunny, and she really liked it, too." Great! That's the idea—keep on reading to others at home to increase accuracy and fluency. "Ms. R, my mom has a baby in her belly. I'm going to be a big sister and will read to him when he comes out." That one made me feel all warm and sweet, and I told the student that she would be the best big sister ever. "Ms. R, why do you have gray hair?" I love the frankness of kids. I just laughed and told them it was better to have gray hair than no hair! We all giggled（傻笑）at that.
The students were tested throughout the year, and results showed that they were making progress in their reading. I hope I played at least a small part in their academic success. When I first volunteered to tutor, I was a bit anxious. I had no teaching experience, but I found out that you don't need any. All you need is the willingness to give of yourself and a desire to work one-on-one with these children who so desperately want to please you.
1. How did the author feel when first working as a reading tutor?| A．Curious. | B．Nervous. |
| C．Satisfied. | D．Pleased. |
| A．Helping improve the reading program. |
| B．Teaching students knowledge of all the subjects. |
| C．Playing various outdoor games with the students. |
| D．Offering reading guidance under the program. |
| A．To describe the pleasure of being a reading tutor. |
| B．To state how the Experience Corps program works. |
| C．To show how close the students are to the volunteer tutor. |
| D．To explain the difficulties and hardship of teaching. |
| A．Experience. | B．Devotion. |
| C．Knowledge. | D．Diligence. |
2 . With so many investments required of us to succeed - time, resources, talents, responsibilities, even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to : ourselves.
Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy. But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else. It’s not about omissions, but admissions. Come clean with yourself to kick-start your personal growth.
Unstuck starts with “u”
No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again, it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life. And if it were easy to just kick it into gear（ 档 位 ）again, you would have already done it. But the truth is inescapable. If you want to get off that place to higher ground, it’s up to you and only you. No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.
You’ve been working in your life, not on it
Activity is often confused with acceleration（忙碌）. I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored. I was lost in activity and not steeping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be. Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate, becoming an entrepreneur, restructuring to my life - I started growing once again. And I’ve never been happier.
Things aren’t happening to you, they’re happening for you
A victim mentality（心态）is the enemy of personal growth. Lamenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right. If you want to kick-start growth, you must view setbacks as having a purpose, and then put them in their place. The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.
The perfect time to start doesn’t exist
I had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate. I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now, but practically speaking.” Well, guess what? Practicality is poison. It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to become.
It’s time to unplug others’ opinions
Grow where you want to grow. Learn what you want to learn. Wherever you are on the scale of hat you want to learn next - be it beginner or near - expert own it, be proud of it. Pretenses are for pretenders. You’re just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?| A．If you want to succeed, you have to invest yourself first. |
| B．Upgrading yourself is hard, but you still need to continue. |
| C．Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball. |
| D．It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard. |
| A．to express sadness and feeling sorry about something |
| B．to repeat what happens to you in the past of your life |
| C．to show some regretful feeling or thought for our past |
| D．to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past |
| A．the busier you are, the happier and better you will be |
| B．what happened shouldn’t prevent you, but protect you |
| C．whoever you are, just grow where you want to grow |
| D．how well you grow is actually decided by yourself |
| A．3 | B．7 | C．5 | D．6 |
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4 . It has been difficult to sit on the bench most of the time, watching my team from the sideline. I always
Away from the game, it's easier to put my thoughts together, rather than letting my
Even if I don't play much, I participate in every game. I am part of a team of girls who
Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and continue playing basketball with great passion just a little longer? The
| A．wonder | B．promise | C．accept | D．realize |
| A．pursuing | B．supporting | C．discovering | D．pushing |
| A．careless | B．worthless | C．selfless | D．homeless |
| A．quit | B．stay | C．struggle | D．delay |
| A．beliefs | B．chances | C．efforts | D．experiences |
| A．charge | B．kick | C．strike | D．hold |
| A．upset | B．embarrassed | C．positive | D．amazed |
| A．hardships | B．possessions | C．feelings | D．achievements |
| A．imagination | B．integrity | C．intelligence | D．passion |
| A．encouragement | B．puzzlement | C．excitement | D．entertainment |
| A．confidently | B．proudly | C．regretfully | D．painfully |
| A．fix | B．grasp | C．instruct | D．stick |
| A．conflict | B．patience | C．challenge | D．decision |
| A．disturbs | B．brings | C．urges | D．controls |
| A．curiosity | B．intention | C．view | D．wisdom |
5 . Hiring Now
Copy Editor
Location:Beijing, China
Contract Length: Minimum 12-month commitment
CGTN Digital is seeking an experienced copy editor to join its growing team of devoted, passionate journalists in Beijing. The ideal candidate will have experience working accurately and carefully, in a fast-paced news environment. They will be positive, energetic and totally committed to the highest journalistic standards. They will also have the ability to read and edit scripts (讲稿）critically; make edits consistent with CGTN's one and accuracy; and spot spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax(句法）mistakes consistently.
●Edit existing news content
●Repurpose existing content for various online platforms
●Work together with other journalists
●Have an interest in international and Chinese news
| Minimum Qualifications ●At least 3+ years of relevant experience in editing and fact-checking ●Native-level knowledge of the English language ●An eye for detail and ability to produce spotless copy ●Ability to multitask and work as a team player ●University degree |
Apply by sending a CV and a detailed cover letter, including your current and expected salary, along with any relevant work samples by e-mail to: cgtndigital @cgtn.com.
1. What aspects does CGTN Digital focus on while choosing a copy editor?| A．Individualism and interest. |
| B．Nationality and ability. |
| C．Age and gender. |
| D．Experience and competence. |
| A．Little experience in correcting mistakes. |
| B．Native-level fluency in the English language. |
| C．Ability to spot mistaken details in the copy. |
| D．Competence to perform a single task independently. |
| A．A brief cover letter. |
| B．A self-introduction video. |
| C．Work samples related to this job. |
| D．Current and expected bonus. |
Hi there! My name is Asha and I'm from Tanzania. Like most teenagers, I start my day early and end it late. After school, I study at a night school to prepare for the university entrance exam. When I have time off, I prefer to be outdoors. I love nature and animals. I'm quite upset about how we treat the environment, so I do my best to help. I volunteer to plant trees and I'm a member of our school's Nature Club.
Samika, Bangladesh
Hi! I'm Samika and I'm 15. I wish I were a student, but I'm not. I had to leave school when I was 13 so that I could get a job and help my family. I work in a garment factory. It's unbelievably hard work and the days are so long. Although everyone works hard, we still find time to play and laugh together. At times like these, the world feels like a wonderful place.
Frieder, Germany
Hi, Frieder here. So, I'm 16 and I go to a high school in Munich. I'm not crazy about school—listening to a teacher isn't my thing—but I know I have to get an education. It's very difficult for young people to find a job in Europe, so I worry a lot about the future. Oh, and I'm a gaming nerd. I love Internet games so much that I have started a gaming club in my school. Maybe I'll see you online—my screen name is Fast Freddy.
1. From the passage, what can we learn about Samika?| A．She has never felt happy because of her hard work. |
| B．She works after school to support her family. |
| C．She dreams of going to school. |
| D．She works long in a toy factory. |
| A．He studies hard to get well educated. |
| B．He tries his best to help protect the environment. |
| C．He has started the Nature Club in his school. |
| D．He prefers to go outdoors and love animals. |
| A．Because jobs are hard for the youth to find. |
| B．Because he has no money to pay for his education. |
| C．Because he cannot find a job on the Internet. |
| D．Because he doesn't listen to his teachers. |
7 . Much discussed and rarely achieved in full, work-life balance is an elusive prize in modern professional culture. While it can depend greatly on the priorities and values of an individual and their manager, some jobs provide strong opportunities for those looking to combine a fulfilling career with a thriving personal life.
“Work-life balance is not a situation anymore where you’re at work and then you’re at home, it’s more this balancing between the two,” said Lauren Griffin, senior vice president of Adecco Staffing U.S.
Topping the list of jobs that provide strong work-life balance is data scientist. According to IBM, “A data scientist represents an evolution from the business or data analyst role.” IBM notes that while the formal training in computer science and applications, modeling, statistics, analytics and math for these jobs is similar, “What sets the data scientist apart is strong business acumen, coupled with the ability to communicate findings to both business and IT leaders in a way that can influence how an organization approaches a business challenge.”
Stan Ahalt, director of the Renaissance Computing Institute at UNC Chapel Hill, said that the strong demand for data scientists, coupled with the anemic supply of these professionals currently available in talent pipelines, is likely creating a situation where companies will go above and beyond to attract the right talent.
“The demand for people who are able to analyze massive amounts of data and extract actionable decisions has really blossomed,” said Ahalt. “The people who are being hired are being highly sought-after, so I suspect they’re getting relatively good offers, and offers that include flexibility in their hours and locations simply because there are many more jobs than there are people.”
The list is also diverse and representative of a broad spectrum of occupations, with part-time and seasonal jobs like lifeguard and substitute teacher holding spots, as well as corporate jobs and skilled trades.
And for job-seekers or those planning a career change who want to prioritize work-life balance in their next role, Griffin said the most important step is identifying your greatest personal commitment so you can target a job that’s accommodating by nature, or an employer that will work with you to reach a solution.
“You need to define what’s non-negotiable for you,” said Griffin. “What’s that specific thing that you know you need some balance for, is it dropping your kids off, or taking your mother to a doctor’s appointment twice a month? What are those key points for you? Because then you can have a more open conversation with your employer.”
1. A job of work-life balance is suitable for those ____.| A．who gain a prize in professional culture |
| B．whose managers care about their priorities and values |
| C．who expect satisfaction from both career and personal life |
| D．who prefer to work anytime and anywhere at their wills |
| A．in the list which provide strong life-work balance |
| B．of the data scientists, the business analyst and the data analyst |
| C．that require strong business sense and communication skills |
| D．that influence new business challenge of an organization |
| A．are professionals likely to create a new situation in talent pipelines |
| B．can analyze massive amounts of data and extra actionable decisions |
| C．have relatively good offers including flexibility in their hours and locations |
| D．are more demanded than part-time lifeguards and substitute teachers |
| A．must be very committed to the targeted job personally |
| B．have to support employers decisions without negotiation |
| C．should first decide what the balance is needed for |
| D．should drop kids off on time and take care of mothers |
8 . When Mrs Green asked us to discover our professions（职业）, the whole class seemed to be greatly surprised. Our professions? We were only 13 and 14 years old! The teacher must be
Each day in her class, Mrs Green talked about this. Finally, I picked print journalism(新闻业). This
I shook my head.
“How about some
I shook my head again．
Finally, I thought he
Years later, I was in college looking around for a new career(职业), but with no success．Then I
For the past 12 years, I’ve had the most satisfying reporting career,
I get
“Well, you see, there was a teacher…”I just wish I could
| A．embarrassing | B．mad | C．patient | D．enthusiastic |
| A．universities | B．families | C．professions | D．lives |
| A．interview | B．describe | C．admire | D．face |
| A．considered | B．ordered | C．expected | D．meant |
| A．hardly | B．nearly | C．naturally | D．completely |
| A．preparations | B．newspapers | C．drink | D．paper |
| A．realized | B．imagined | C．impressed | D．admitted |
| A．student | B．journalist | C．teacher | D．writer |
| A．notes | B．books | C．imagination | D．memory |
| A．called | B．remembered | C．recognized | D．visited |
| A．answer | B．laugh | C．stop | D．promise |
| A．how | B．whether | C．when | D．where |
| A．life | B．body | C．blood | D．opinion |
| A．coming in | B．coming out | C．going up | D．going on |
| A．creating | B．finding | C．covering | D．writing |
| A．finally | B．firstly | C．of course | D．in all |
| A．While | B．When | C．As long as | D．Once |
| A．refer to | B．thanks to | C．up to | D．thanks for |
| A．hurt | B．examined | C．tested | D．asked |
| A．respect | B．support | C．thank | D．favor |
9 . In the fall of 2017, when Paula Aldridge needed to get a job, she found herself at a crossroads. The 50-year-old wasn’t sure she would ever work again, due to health issues.
But Aldridge’s life and career journey started to turn around after she connected with Goodwill of Central Iowa’s skills training programs. These programs are tailored to help people develop the kind of specific, real-world skills they need to get and keep a job, through a combination of detailed instruction and hands-on experience.
When Aldridge first connected with Goodwill in September 2017, she was dealing with several barriers to immediate employment. Transportation was challenging, as she didn’t have a driver’s license or own a car. Aldridge also had a limited work history with long employment gaps (间断) , meaning she missed out on learning important skills, such as working a credit card machine. On top of that, her physical health issues were also a problem.
According to Kayleigh Duff, a career specialist at Goodwill of Central Iowa, the biggest barrier Aldridge had to overcome was from within. “She said outwardly that she had all of this confidence and that she knew how strong a worker she was, but I don’t think she truly believed it herself.”
Thankfully, Aldridge had plenty of people on her side to provide motivation and guidance. She originally started off in the food service training program but was eager to enter the retail (零售) skills program, since she had previously worked at the Salvation Army and Subway. When Aldridge mentioned her interest in retail, Duff recognized that her go-getting attitude would be a perfect match for the program.
The seven-week retail skills training is a systematic program combining classroom instruction with on- the-job experience at a Goodwill store. As Aldridge progressed and graduated from the program, she became more confident in her abilities.
Duff said it was great to see how Aldridge grew into the devoted, driven worker she is today. “She has this strong desire, this longing to succeed. And she knows that she’s able to do that, although she has fallen short in the past.”
1. What can be learned about Goodwill’s training programs?| A．They combine theory with practice. |
| B．They guarantee a good job for participants. |
| C．They are designed mainly for the unemployed. |
| D．They were established in the autumn of 2017. |
| A．Poor health. | B．Poor working skills. |
| C．A lack of confidence. | D．A lack of a driver’s license. |
| A．She wanted to attend a more systematic program. |
| B．She wanted to gain some hands-on experience. |
| C．She was more interested in retail. |
| D．She followed Duff’s advice. |
| A．A 50-year-old devotes herself to Goodwill. |
| B．Goodwill helps a 50-year-old turn her life around. |
| C．Goodwill training programs spring up around the world. |
| D．Success is closely linked to appropriate training programs. |
10 . Janela, a judge for Guinness World Records (GWR), says it was the most fun he’s had since joining the GWR organization in 2009. As a judge, Janela has traveled the globe
Each year, Janela judges between 15 and 20
Then there’s the record tracking. There are more than 50,000 Guinness World Records entries in the organization’s database. Each week, more than 1,000
As the U.S. content manager for GWR, Janela works with a team of 10
As
“Sometimes it’s
| A．witnessing | B．sponsoring | C．supporting | D．attending |
| A．about | B．like | C．except | D．with |
| A．sports | B．items | C．accidents | D．events |
| A．satisfaction | B．success | C．fun | D．luck |
| A．organizer | B．player | C．researcher | D．judge |
| A．meeting | B．training | C．separation | D．competition |
| A．exercise | B．courage | C．wealth | D．knowledge |
| A．observe | B．catch | C．win | D．find |
| A．records | B．applications | C．opinions | D．suggestions |
| A．managing | B．choosing | C．hoping | D．promising |
| A．anxious about | B．interested in | C．proud of | D．responsible for |
| A．exciting | B．strange | C．easy | D．difficult |
| A．doubt | B．advantage | C．challenge | D．progress |
| A．convenient | B．hard | C．important | D．fair |
| A．objective | B．practical | C．patient | D．honest |
