1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Linda went for a job interview at a firm that had several start-up businesses under its wing. She applied to be Executive Secretary of the CEO, but her chance of getting the job was slim because she came in late for the interview.

“I’m truly sorry I have come late, sir,” Linda apologized. “But I had an emergency to attend to earlier today and that is why I couldn’t make it on time. I hope you can give me a chance,” she added. “But the job is to be my secretary and being late for your interview is just not good,” George, the CEO, told her. “I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to hire you.” Depressed, Linda left.

When Linda got home, her son Jack found that something seemed to be bothering his mom. Then he asked, “What’s wrong, Mom? How did the job interview go?” “I didn’t get the job, son. I didn’t make it in time for the interview,” she sighed. Jack was almost crying upon hearing this, but Linda tired to comfort him. “It’s all right, son. There are many other jobs I can apply for. It’s no big deal,” she said, hugging him.

The following day, Jack copied the address from his mother’s notebook and came to George’s office without telling his mom. “Hi, sir, I’m Jack. My mom came for an interview yesterday, but you rejected her. Could you please give her a second interview, sir?” he said to the CEO.

“Why should I give her another chance?” George asked. “It was because of my fault that she didn’t make it on time. I accidentally dropped some food juice on my shirt. She had to wash it because it was the only uniform that I could wear in school. It took a while to remove the stain (污渍), so she was late,” Jack said.

“My mom works hard, sir. My parents once ran a cleaning supply and equipment business. Owing to something unexpected, the company was closed down. My parents had to start all over again,” Jack continued.

George listened thoughtfully and began to feel sorry for Linda. He thought the position of Marketing Director would better suit Linda since she had relevant experience. Then he told Jack that he would give his mom a second chance.

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The next day, Linda received a call from George, who informed her that she could have a second chance.

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Calming down, Linda asked George why he had changed his mind and had given her another chance.

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2 . Jobs for Teens

Teenagers earn more than just money at a part-time job, they also earn experience, financial independence, responsibility, and savings for college. Here are some popular jobs for teens to earn extra money while getting valuable experience for the future.

Babysitting

Babysitting is a true way for any teenager who enjoys kids to make money. Neighbors, family friends, and relatives with small children often need help and want someone they know and trust. In order to offer more valuable services, teens can take classes on dealing with possible dangerous situations.

Coffee Shop

If your teen enjoys coffee, music, laptops, and people, then working as a waiter at a coffee shop can be a great part-time job choice. Coffee shops often offer a peaceful atmosphere (氛围) perfect for people watching. Besides, he can earn tips (小费)! If your teen wants to serve people, working at a coffee shop part-time could be the job for him.

Dog-Walking

Many elderly neighbors, friends on vacation, and people who work long hours need help washing and walking their pets. If your teen enjoys working with animals and is responsible for his work, then this is the job for him. His part-time business will begin to pick up once he sets himself up as a reliable animal lover.

Food Services

If your teen loves communicating with people, restaurant employment might be right for her. She can choose from such positions as cashier, server, food runner, dish washer, and prep cook. Food industry positions can help your teen develop people skills, self-respect, and responsibility, while enjoying a bit of socializing.

1. Which job is especially fit for pet lovers?

A．Babysitting.	B．Coffee Shop.
C．Dog-Walking.	D．Food Services.

2. What do Coffee Shop and Food Services have in common?

A．They offer music and laptops.

B．They help improve teen’s social skills.

C．They have a peaceful atmosphere.

D．They provide tips for employees.

3. Who is the text probably for?

A．Parents.

B．Teenagers.

C．Teachers.

D．Graduates.

3 . If you dream about working and meanwhile travelling in different countries, we’ve made a list of jobs that allow you to tour around the globe while earning some money!

A Travel Nurse

If you’re in the medical field, becoming a travel nurse is a good option. A travel nurse in worldwide demand is well paid, so medical professionals can wear uniforms on any continent. The nursing assignments vary in the length of working time. You can enjoy accommodation payment and insurance benefits, but you have to work in the high-stress environment.

A Waiter

A waiter abroad is a popular choice for young travelers because some restaurants don’t require much precious experience or qualifications, but they do not have access to high health insurance. Many people do service work for a while to earn enough money to travel abroad for the rest of the year. It’s OK for those without family to deal with customers at night, but they can’t get high wages.

An English Teacher

English is one of the world’s most spoken languages, so there is always a demand for people who can teach it. Being an English teacher abroad often requires a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. There are some popular destinations for prospective teachers. However, as teachers abroad, especially part-time teachers, their salaries are not high.

An Oil Industry Worker

Oil industry is one of the highest paying fields for both skilled and unskilled workers, with plenty of opportunities to travel whether they fulfill a position in exploration or production. You can be a researcher or an engineer on deep sea drilling rigs (钻塔). The job is well paid, and you can help companies do less harm to the sea.

1. What should travel nurses do?

A．Assign nursing tasks.	B．Get a TEFL certification.
C．Pay for their own accommodation.	D．Develop a good anti-pressure ability.

2. What’s the common feature of working as a waiter and an English teacher in traveling?

A．The low pay.	B．The prospective career growth.
C．Large health insurance benefits.	D．Professional training opportunities.

3. Which job is best suited to a traveller wanting to contribute to the environment?

A．A travel nurse.	B．A waiter.
C．An English teacher.	D．An oil industry worker.

4 . One of the vital factors of successful job hunting is the job interview, during which creating a good impression is essential for you.    1    .

There are two rules to remember. One is to present yourself perfectly and stress your areas of competence. Second, listen carefully.     2    . Notice the interviewer’s interests and relate your comments to them.

The job interview is the time to “sell” yourself by giving examples of experiences you’ve had related to the job and by revealing your good points. It’s a good idea to have handy job resume(简历) or a list of school courses that prepared you for the job.    3    . Do be honest and avoid just using good words on yourself, but show confidence in yourself and your ability to do the job.

    4    . They could refer to your lack of an academic degree, a long period of unemployment, or lack of work experience if you are entering a new field. Answer sensitive questions briefly and positively. I you believe that this area presents a real barrier(障碍) to a job offer, you could be communicating this doubt to the interviewer. Many times, however, an interviewer will ignore these sensitive areas if you have a confident, positive attitude.

The job interview is an important part of the job search, and the attitude and impression can make the interviewer feel “with you” or “against you”. Remember that you have the power to create a favourable impression.    5    .

A．Never let yourself be a big talker

B．Don’t talk about your successful experiences

C．Of course, each of us has sensitive areas

D．Get involved in what the interviewer is saying

E．It can give you an advantage over other candidates

F．Ask questions to see whether you do feel qualified for the job

G．Interviewers have the intelligence to recognize genuine interest

5 . 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. What did Paul do after he left school?

A．He opened a shop.

B．He did several different jobs.

C．He got a job as a chef in a restaurant.

2. What was Paul’s first restaurant job like?

A．Difficult but beneficial.

B．Boring but well-paid.

C．Enjoyable but demanding.

3. What does Paul’s current job involve?

A．Managing the whole kitchen.

B．Cooking every day.

C．Assisting chefs.

4. What does Paul think makes a restaurant successful?

A．Inventing new dishes.

B．Using quality food.

C．Creating less stressful environment.

6 . I was 6 years old when my father told me we were leaving the Big Apple Circus.

For the past 15 years, my father had been a variety _________—a combination of comedy and circus skills. The years before I was _________, he was part of a nationwide performing _________. So my life had been spent mostly on the circus lot, playing with the other circus kids.

The early years after leaving the circus were _________. The circus, by its nature, is one that has a _________ structure. There are hard rules, especially for safety — but for me, sitting in a classroom all day felt more like a prison.

But along the way, I found areas that _________ me a lot. I took the skills I had learned from being onstage and _________ them to broadcasting. And so when WBUR in Boston _________ me a part-time job out of college, I _________ the chance. And I found I really enjoyed the work. __________ I became WBUR’s go-to breaking news reporter. But gradually it became __________ to me that performing was what I truly wanted.

For me, the circus has always been a(n) __________ part of my identity. Simply __________, it’s who I am. And __________ has always been where I’ve felt the most free. I’ll perform hundreds of shows and try to keep making people __________.

1.

A．director

B．performer

C．teacher

D．pilot

2.

A．arranged

B．cast

C．lost

D．born

3.

A．fight

B．access

C．art

D．tour

4.

A．fruitful

B．pleasant

C．tough

D．appealing

5.

A．looser

B．firmer

C．healthier

D．darker

6.

A．supported

B．accepted

C．reduced

D．inspired

7.

A．handed

B．applied

C．contributed

D．returned

8.

A．offered

B．bought

C．wished

D．told

9.

A．met with

B．turned to

C．jumped at

D．focused on

10.

A．Immediately

B．Suddenly

C．Roughly

D．Eventually

11.

A．disappointing

B．clear

C．significant

D．funny

12.

A．essential

B．unpredictable

C．free

D．strange

13.

A．complain

B．refuse

C．put

D．exhibit

14.

A．invention

B．stage

C．curiosity

D．challenge

15.

A．leave

B．work

C．forget

D．laugh

8 . 阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。

No matter what you do in a company, it’s important for you to get along well with your boss. Your relationship with your boss is probably the most important one you have at work. Why? Having a healthy relationship with your boss usually means you’re more satisfied with the work you do and have less stress. Your boss can be a key supporter in helping you achieve your long-term goals. He or she knows your company’s goals and knows what the company looks for in future managers and leaders. Here are some tips to keep the relationship healthy.

Show respect. Your boss is responsible for your work and the work of your colleagues. That can be a significant burden. Try to look at things from your boss’s view. Try to treat him or her with respect.

Don’t be afraid of your boss. Some bosses can be very serious, but remember, your boss needs you. Your performance is often the key to the success of your boss.

Do your best. Try to live up to the performance expectations set for your job. In doing your best, you’ll gain greater satisfaction from your work, earn the trust of your boss and help the organization achieve its goals.

Don’t try to hide problems. Can you find the problem when you meet the problem? If you can’t and the problem becomes serious, let your boss know as soon as possible. Offer solutions and ask for additional recommendations. Don’t let your boss find out about the problem from someone else.

Manage your anger. Blowing up in front of your boss solves nothing, but suggests clearly that you can’t control your emotions. This doesn’t mean you have to sit and keep silent when you’re angry. But learn how to communicate your anger appropriately. If anger management is difficult for you, sign up for a course to help you deal with it.

1. What is mainly discussed in the passage? (No more than 10 words.)
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2. What is the benefit of keeping a healthy relationship with your boss? (No more than 20 words.)
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3. What should you do when you meet the problem according to the passage? (No more than 15 words.)
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4. Please explain the underlined phrase “Blowing up” in English. (No more than 5 words.)
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5. How will you get along with your boss if you work in a company? (No more than 20 words.)
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9 . People have traditionally been hired based primarily on the degree they earned, the job they had, or the people they knew. Skills were not a big part of the conversation in the hiring, or in the economy overall. That’s changing. Workers better understand the need to articulate (清晰地表达) the skills they have and the skills they want. And businesses, eager to fill roles in this historically tight labour market, have started to focus on whether people have the skills to get the job done. Skills come first.

We need to take advantage of this momentum (势头). Skills-first hiring needs to become the new way to connect talent to opportunity. The World Economic Forum estimates we’ll need to reskill over one billion people by 2030.

Employees consider opportunities to learn and grow as the primary driver of great work culture, yet our data shows only 52% of employees feel their manager encourages the use of work time to learn new skills. This major disconnect will start to impact employers as the skills-economy continues to grow. By caring about employees’ careers, investing in their skills development, and helping them transform into new roles, companies benefit too. When leaders offer growth opportunities through internal mobility, they keep their employees nearly twice as long as their peers.

A focus on upskilling needs employers to change their concept of business management. Everyone from the top down needs to understand how critical ongoing learning and upskilling is, not only from an employee’s growth perspective (角度), but also for maintaining a company’s competitive edge. The organizations that keep their employees on top of new technologies are the ones that will see success in this new world of work.

Never in the history of the labour market has been a clear or reliable way to understand whether people and jobs are matched in the most efficient way. The labour market has worked from some, but skills can change that. By harnessing (利用) new data and tools that make it easy for people and companies to identify talent based on skills, along with the access to building more diversified and equitable networks, we have the ability to help fill the most in demand jobs based on what a candidate can do. This will not only create greater equity in our economy, but also greater dynamism. It will create new levels of progress and prosperity.

1. What does the text mainly discuss?

A．A skills-first labour market is emerging.

B．The skills needed for jobs have changed.

C．There comes a marked shift in business demands.

D．The labour market is becoming more competitive.

2. How can employers benefit from skill training according to the text?

A．It helps improve the stability of the workforce.

B．It develops employers’ decision-making ability.

C．It is helpful in building excellent corporate culture.

D．It enhances employees’ sense of responsibility.

3. What is a requirement for upskilling?

A．A network running on the principle of equity.

B．A mentality shift at the management level.

C．The cooperation between labour and management.

D．A system that encourages self-improvement.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce the development of the labour market.

B．To share a unique view about the economy.

C．To explain why the world of work needs to put skills first.

D．To analyze the importance of skills to social progress.