1 . The academic world is highly competitive. But we don’t need to burn the candle at both ends to be good at what we do.     1    

Big goals are hard, so don’t be too ambitious. Set small goals, plan your schedule and stick to it. For example, instead of promising to finish that paper introduction today, aim to write 300 words of it. Then arrange time to complete the activity in a realistic schedule.     2     If so, take two hours, and achieve this goal by avoiding distractions.

    3     One of them is the Pomodoro technique. With this technique, you have a short period of time to work on a single task nothing else. Afterwards, you get a break. Then you go back to work for the same initial period of time, take another break and repeat the cycle until the task is finished. In two hours on a Pomodoro schedule, you’ll be more productive than in an entire day of distraction-filled work.

Although the academic world is competitive, there should always be some time for extracurricular activities. Play some instruments. Go for a run. Attend a club.     4     But they actually make you more productive.

Find some hobbies and make them part of your routine. Sign up for a regular class, or play sports with a friend regularly. Force yourself to make time for such activities. After three hours of studying, you stop thinking clearly and start making mistakes.     5     Extracurricular activities keep us motivated to work more efficiently.

A．You’d better aim for your own best.

B．Is finishing 300 words in one hour too much?

C．These activities take only one hour or so per day.

D．Are you ready to enter such a competitive world?

E．Instead, we need to learn to work in a clever way.

F．Stand up, go and play, and come back with a fresh mind.

G．There are many digital tools available that can help you to focus.

2 . For Evan Harrison, a wildlife photographer, there was never any doubt about what she would do for a living.

“I am ________ about animals and the environment,” says Harrison. “Being able to ________ animals and their world is not only about educating people, but also about ________ that animals need to have their world intact (完好无损的) to survive.”

Harrison studied photography in school, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Photographers need to know more than just how to take a picture, ________ Harrison also took courses to learn how to use software.

“________ how to use software to edit your picture is important,” she says. “You could have the million-dollar shot; but if you do not know how to edit it ________, it will make no difference how ________ it is, if it does not look good.”

Harrison also stresses that ________ school can provide the foundation, becoming a professional photographer is also about learning on the job.

“My first job was with a nature conservation group that ________ to document the wildlife in a marsh (沼泽) area. I had to quickly ________ not only the equipment and proper clothing I needed, but also gain an understanding of the environment I was about to ________ in.”

Some of Harrison’s jobs take her to different parts of the world, which ________ she must educate herself about the people and the culture to make ________ easier. “Communicating with people is very important; it can often mean the ________ between getting a good shot and a great shot of an area,” she ________.

1.

A．wrong

B．sorry

C．honest

D．crazy

2.

A．document

B．change

C．protect

D．discuss

3.

A．predicting

B．imagining

C．agreeing

D．showing

4.

A．for

B．but

C．so

D．or

5.

A．Wondering

B．Knowing

C．Remembering

D．Sharing

6.

A．regularly

B．secretly

C．properly

D．instantly

7.

A．lucky

B．funny

C．small

D．great

8.

A．if

B．although

C．unless

D．until

9.

A．pretended

B．wanted

C．refused

D．hesitated

10.

A．figure out

B．point at

C．speak of

D．depend on

11.

A．sit

B．grow

C．work

D．play

12.

A．means

B．concludes

C．stresses

D．proves

13.

A．life

B．peace

C．communication

D．transportation

14.

A．connection

B．difference

C．balance

D．conflict

15.

A．notes

B．complains

C．suggests

D．promises

3 . A first essential of good news writing is accuracy.     1    .

If a story is accurate, if it is written with a nice attention to detail, it is likely to be fair. If a story is not accurate, it is not news in the best sense. Accuracy implies more than mere grammatical correctness. It means more even than the stating of every fact with precision.     2    ; yet the whole may give a false impression. Accuracy means the spirit as well as the letter of the truth.

    3    . If one would write news, he must learn first to see news clearly and without prejudice. Therein the trained reporter excels the casual observer. The one has learned to observe keenly; the other, well equipped though he may be in the rules of rhetoric, has not schooled himself in the business of seeing things with an eye single to getting the facts in right proportion. Learn to observe and you will have gone far toward mastering the art of news getting and news writing. Casual observation is nearly always faulty.     4    . One man, telling his version of an automobile accident, swears the car was going fully thirty miles an hour, while another is certain the speed was only eight miles; one heard the driver sound a warning “honk”, while another is equally positive no warning was given.     5    . The difference in their accounts is due, not to any effort to deceive, but to the common failure to observe carefully.

A．Truthful, precise writing is the fruit of accurate observation

B．Each witness is a reputable citizen and each thinks his version is the truth

C．Take for example the conflicting statements of persons on the witness stand

D．Then, and then only, can he gather and write news with the maximum of efficiency

E．A story may be taken to pieces, fact by fact, and every sentence found to be correct

F．The word should be given top priority in the mind of every reporter and every editor

G．It is the business of the newspaper man, whose eyes must serve thousands of readers each day

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What degree does the woman have in drama?

A．A bachelor’s degree.

B．A master’s degree.

C．A PhD.

2. Why does the woman like drama?

A．It enables her to understand people better.

B．It helps her to attract more public attention.

C．It strengthens her relationship with students.

3. How do the woman’s students like her way of teaching?

A．They doubt it.

B．They enjoy it.

C．They show no interest.

5 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Danny?

A．A clerk.

B．A waiter.

C．A chef.

2. Where is Danny working now?

A．In a restaurant.

B．In a hotel.

C．In a cafe.

3. What is Danny going to do next?

A．Make a cake.

B．Give a short speech.

C．Talk to his customers.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man say about the conference?

A．Well-organized.

B．Important.

C．Boring.

2. Why does the man think fewer people made a big difference?

A．They can make decisions more quickly.

B．There are enough time for all speakers.

C．They can save more money.

3. What did people only complain about?

A．The hotel.

B．The restaurant.

C．The conference room.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why are the Blacks moving to Australia?

A．Mr Black has found a new job there.

B．They have many friends there.

C．Mrs Black wants to teach there.

2. What might Mrs Black do in Melbourne?

A．A teacher.

B．A housewife.

C．A clerk.

8 . Do you want a job in the holidays Just go for it. First, you need to know what kind of job is suitable for your age and interest.

If you’re 13 to 15.

It seems that you can’t work almost anywhere, but you’re probably allowed to clean your neighbors’ cars or walk their dogs.

There is no lowest wage for children under 16. By law, you can’t work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays. And you can’t work before 7 am or after 7 pm.

If you’re 16 or 17.

The lowest wage for 16-17 years old teenagers should no be less than seven dollars per hour. You can’t work in a pub or bar,   but you can work in many other places. By law, you can’t work more than 40 hours each week.

What jobs are out there?   

Obviously your choices are limited by the fact that you can work during school holidays,but the following situations are fine. At Christmas,   most shops are short of hands, so you may find something to do there. In the summer,   there’s always fruit picking.   It can be pretty hard work, but it pays really well.

If you’re mad about football,   you could work in a sports shop or help out at a local football club.   No matter how much you are paid, you are doing what you like.

1. In the school holidays, 14-year-old kids ________.

A．can’t go to work at night	B．can work anywhere they want
C．are not allowed to work alone	D．can work as long as 14 hours a day

2. How much can a 17-year-old kid earn at least in two hours?

A．7 dollars

B．14 dollars

C．21 dollars

D．17 dollars

3. According to the text, fruit picking is ________.

A．better than other jobs	B．more attractive to girls
C．not right for children	D．tiring but pays well

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman give the man probably?

A．An address and products information.

B．An office introduction.

C．A local map and a letter.

2. When will the speakers meet?

A．Tomorrow.

B．Next Monday.

C．Next Wednesday.

3. Where’s the woman going?

A．To Belgium.

B．To Bulgaria.

C．To Brazil.

10 . At EF, we believe our greatest wealth is our teachers and we provide them the support they need to perform their jobs well. EF has a standard contract for teaching jobs in China and offers among the best benefits package in the industry.

Competitive teaching salary

The remuneration (报酬) of teaching jobs in China with EF is based on local costs and offers our teachers a very comfortable standard of living. Many EF teachers enjoy housekeeping services, dine out in the evenings and have active social and travel schedules.

Relocation assistance

On arrival, you will receive a warm welcome at the airport by a fellow EF staff member. You will either have housing provided, or be invited to stay at the hotel for up to two weeks at our expense.

During this time, we will assist you in finding suitable accommodation.

On-going training throughout your teaching career

Our teaching jobs in China include on-going teacher training. All EF schools have a Director of Studies known as a DOS. This person has a wealth of experience within the world of ESL and will assist in the professional development of the teaching staff. She/He will hold a new teacher orientation (任职培训) program that includes an in-depth explanation of the courses, resources and methodology (方法学). To hone your teaching skills and help you do your jobs better, EF offers continuous professional development meetings on a weekly basis.

Paid vacation in addition to public holidays

Holiday schedules vary from year to year, but in general, teachers on a twelve month job contract are entitled to ten days paid vacation per year in addition to eleven public and national holidays during which no teaching activities are held.

1. What's the purpose of the passage?

A．To give some tips on English teaching.

B．To introduce some English teachers.

C．To attract some English teachers.

D．To advertise an English school.

2. "Relocation assistance" refers to something done to help you________.

A．find a job	B．find a house
C．book a hotel	D．book a flight

3. What does a DOS mainly do?

A．She/He helps teachers to make new friends.

B．She/He helps teachers to change their habits.

C．She/He helps teachers to adjust to their new life.

D．She/He helps teachers to improve their work skills.