I was lucky to have an interview with a famous international bank after graduation. I really appreciated this chance. So 1 spent a lot of time preparing very carefully I prepared for all the possible questions ahead. As a result, 1 got the job. While my classmates were still struggling to get a job, I had succeeded in getting one, which made me feel very proud of myself.
After one month of hard training, Today was my first day at work to show the results of the training. I got up as usual, but I decided to skip doing exercise as I did not want to take the risk of arriving at the office late on my first day. I went through my morning routine and spent a lot of time deciding what to wear. I definitely wanted to make a great impression right from the start. Finally, I settled on the white suit with a tie.
I waved to say goodbye to my mother and set off cheerfully towards the bus stop. But l Saw a bus leaving the stop just as I turned around the corner. Now I would have to wait for another 15 minutes, even though time was very precious. I stood there patiently. 15 minutes passed and then 30 minutes, and there was no sign of the bus. Now what could 1 do? I had to reach the office on time. I saw a motorcycle approaching, but as I tried to stop it, the driver sped on without even a glance. It was then that a car stopped near me and a man waved to me. He said, “Aren’t you working at the bank at Nariman Point? My office is in the same building. Can I give you a ride?”
I was uncertain at first but then forced myself to get in as I was going to be late. Gradually, I realized that we were not on the familiar route to my office. I asked the man to stop the car, but he did not listen to me and told me to shut up.
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I had no other option but to keep my mouth shut.
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He told me that he was my boss.
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2 . If you wanted to make a Disney-style animation (动画) of, say, Reggie, a spirited rabbit, planning to save his forest, you’d have a lead animator draw the extremes of the action: Reggie looking intensely focused, and then proudly announcing, “There’s a new hero in the forest!” Then you’d bring in an in-betweener that is, the animator who draws all the comprehensive frames that bridge the major actions.
In-betweeners don’t get the glory, but without them cartoons would hop from one emotional peak to another, missing connective grace. Burny Mattinson (1935-2023) started his career at the Walt Disney Company in the mailroom, and, even though he had no formal training in animation, he was given a swing at in-betweening just six months later.
His first big assignment was to in-between the wagging of a dog’s tail. Disney animation was famous for its silky elegance, owing in no small part to the skill of its in-betweeners, and, thanks to Mattinson, the tail practically glided from side to side.
Mattinson had wanted to be an animator ever since his mother had taken him to see “Pinocchio” at a theatre when he was six. In a bold move, Mattinson showed up at the Disney Studios gate with his portfolio (作品) as soon as he finished high school. The magical part of this story is that, instead of shooing him away, the security guard liked his drawings and called the head of personnel to take a look.
Thus, Mattinson became a messenger at Disney, beginning a career that would eventually make him the employee with the longest service at the company. He had joined the company at a golden moment. Listing the films that he worked on is a little like listing the entire output of the Walt Disney Company over the past six decades: “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Lion King”, and on and on.
Mattinson was, perhaps, one of the last of an almost extinct genotype-the happy company man, the lifer. He never had an employer besides Disney. When asked what Mattinson enjoyed doing outside of his life at Disney, his son said, “He just loved his work.”
1. What role do in-betweeners play in animation production?| A．Design the storyline. | B．Draw the background. |
| C．Invent extreme actions. | D．Generate smooth motion. |
| A．Unconventional. | B．Typical. | C．Illegal. | D．Accidental. |
| A．His lifelong dedication to Disney. |
| B．His detailed work as an in-betweener. |
| C．His passion for animation beyond work. |
| D．His pioneering role in Disney animation. |
| A．A diary entry. | B．A biographical sketch. |
| C．A news report. | D．A critical review. |
3 . Tips for Writing a Cover Letter
If you are applying for an internship, you will likely have to submit a cover letter as part of your application. Read below for tips on writing an internship cover letter.
Use Business Letter Format
Use proper business letter format when sending a cover letter by mail. Include your contact information at the top, the date, and the contact information for the employer. Be sure to provide a proper salutation, and sign your name at the bottom.
Individualize Your Cover Letter
Make sure to write a unique cover letter for each internship for which you apply. Highlight skills and abilities you have that relate to the specific internship listing. The main emphasis of your cover letter should be convincing the reader that you will be a qualified intern.
Emphasize Your Academic Experience
In the letter, you can mention academic experience, if applicable. Especially if you have limited work experience, you might use examples from school to demonstrate that you have particular skills. For example, if the internship requires you to work as part of a team, provide an example of an assistant at the library or a successful team project you worked on during one of your college courses.
Include Extra Classroom Experiences
You can also include details about your relevant experience form extra classroom activities or volunteer work. For example, a reporter for a college newspaper can point to interviewing and writing skills; a history of volunteering at a shelter can provide an example of strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proofread and Edit
Be sure to thoroughly proofread your cover letter for spelling and grammar errors. Many internships are very competitive, and any error can hurt your chances of getting an interview. Also, avoid using too many words to convey your information and intention.
1. What can you do to personalize your internship cover letter?| A．Use proper business letter format. |
| B．Employ more convincing expressions. |
| C．Promise a good performance in the internship. |
| D．Stress my own abilities related to the requirements. |
| A．make up for the lack of work experience | B．prove you’ll be an outstanding organizer |
| C．show you have a good academic performance | D．multiply the chance of working on a team project |
| A．emotional and simplified | B．informal and detailed |
| C．brief and targeted | D．academic and qualified |
4 . When I was at school, I hated art. Growing up in north Wales, I was not able to rate higher than an E in my final exams. I wasn’t too upset; I thought I wasn’t going to choose it as a career.
By the time I was about four, I started sleepwalking. At night, I used to go under the stairs and scribble (乱画) on the wall. When I was 15, I was no longer just making scribbles. I was drawing anything from pictures of Marilyn Monroe to unrealistic paintings. I showed some to my art teachers. They said: “Why can’t you do this in class?” It was something I struggled to understand myself. I tried so hard to draw when I was awake, practising and using the same tools. But no matter what I did, I was unable to recreate the drawings.
Once I left school, I became a nurse, mainly helping people with brain injuries. I also met my partner. He is unbelievably supportive of my art and sleepwalking habits—he often films me as I work. And when I begin to paint in my sleep, I’ll use any tools I can find, sometimes knives and forks. That’s the only thing that worries my partner—that I’ll accidentally hurt myself. I have gone to various sleep clinics to try to get to the bottom of what’s happening, but nothing out of the ordinary was found health-wise. Alcohol or lack of sleep does bring the sleepwalking on more, though, so I am careful about that.
I have learned to hug my unusual talent and set up my first art exhibition in 2007 at my local in library to raise money for cancer research. Within a week, I had 160 calls from different media outlets and organizations wanting to hear about my art. I was over the moon. I then decided to leave my very fulfilling job in nursing and become a full-time artist.
1. Why wasn’t the author upset about her art final exams?| A．She got used to her E in art. | B．She had little interest in her study. |
| C．She was confident in herself. | D．She was unwilling to work in art field. |
| A．They felt worried about them. | B．They expressed doubt about them. |
| C．They were indifferent about them. | D．They showed confidence about them. |
| A．Extremely pleased. | B．Really concerned. | C．Highly annoyed. | D．Greatly shocked. |
| A．She always enjoys painting. | B．She is often injured by sleepwalking. |
| C．She has no trouble in sleepwalking now. | D．She makes full use of her sleepwalking talent. |
1. What will the man do after finishing his degree?
| A．Go to graduate school. | B．Start his own business. | C．Work at a company. |
| A．He’s a repairman. | B．He’s an engineer. | C．He’s a chairman. |
| A．Software. | B．Computer parts. | C．Internet services. |
1. 你未来想从事的工作；
2. 需要做的准备。
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7 . The effects of working while attending school or college
Youths working while in school or college seems like a tradition in many countries and the trend is growing. A recent study has found that 80% of students in some countries have at least a part time job during their study years.
Why do students look for employment?
Having a job during school or college years affects the students’ personal and academic lives. First of all, employed students have less free time and, as a result, they can’t be around their family or friends as often as they would want. They lack sleep and are more stressed, and they may even develop health problems. Furthermore, student employment also impacts academic performance. A new research shows that students working more than 20 hours a week have lower grades than those who work less or not at all.
However, the benefits of student employment are also notable. It seems that employed students tend to be more engaged in academic activities than those who do not work, probably because they have developed a higher sense of responsibility.
To sum up, because of financial difficulties, many youths look for employment while attending school or college, and this can have positive or negative effects on their lives.
| A．The main cause is financial pressure. |
| B．Student employment has an effect on future careers as well. |
| C．The government has increased funding for higher education. |
| D．They state that the job limits the number of classes they can take. |
| E．Employed students know what type of work field would be best fit for them. |
| F．Finally, employed students develop a better appreciation of the career path to pursue. |
| G．So guidance should be given to help them keep a proper balance between study and work. |
8 . With thousands of options, how will you choose a career that’s right for you?
Assess yourself.
Make a master list of careers. You probably have several lists of occupations in front of you at this point — one generated by each of the self-assessment tools you used.
Explore the careers on your list. At this point, you’ll be thrilled that you have managed to narrow your list down to only 10 to 20 options.
Realize that you are allowed to do it if you change your mind about your choice at any point in your life. Many people change their careers at least a few times.
| A．Know what your goal is. |
| B．Make your career choice. |
| C．Your list doesn’t have to be too long. |
| D．You should combine them into one master list. |
| E．Now you can get some basic information on your list. |
| F．If you don’t know what to do, the task may seem difficult. |
| G．Before you choose the right career, you must learn about yourself. |
1. What does the woman do?
| A．A doctor. | B．A teacher. | C．A lawyer. |
| A．Mother and son. | B．Classmates. | C．Friends. |
| A．Study in a school. | B．Work with the woman. | C．Work in a school. |
10 . An online journalist generates news content for distribution over the Internet. As in other forms of journalism, online journalists seek to answer the “Five Ws” of an event: who, what, when, where, why, and also how.
In recent years, the blog has become a widely-accepted platform for reporting and debating news and opinions.
Writing as a freelance（自由投稿的）online journalist can have advantages and disadvantages over more common types of jobs. First, working from home allows a journalist to set her own hours. It also can save on transportation and office expenses.
Online journalists can work with a variety of news services. Many traditional newspapers publish online content, such as The New York Times and USA Today. Some newspapers only publish online content.
| A．They can employ online journalists for their websites. |
| B．However, online journalists generally do not have regular salaries. |
| C．Ordinary news is in a written article format with an objective view. |
| D．This may involve conducting research and interviews for their story content. |
| E．A bachelor's degree is necessary for those who desire to be online journalists. |
| F．Online journalism involves more educational flexibility than traditional journalism. |
| G．Online journalists often write blogs to get publishers' and general audiences' attention. |
