1 . Working from home has become common, during the course of the pandemic(疫情), leaving many with a newfound appreciation of the freedom and flexibility of working remotely. However, while the traditional idea of an office—a place away from home, typically owned or rented by the business—may have changed, the need for specific office space hasn’t.

In fact, this period of working from home has highlighted just how important it is to have a place of work, which is separate from daily family life. Without that, many have noted concerns over a worsened work-life balance.

Perhaps the most distinctive characteristic of the office of the future will be its hybrid solution. It should marry the beneficial parts of a physical company-owned workspace with the benefits of working from home.

As teams have proven their ability to efficiently get their jobs done remotely, employers will be much more open to the flexible approach moving forward. The positive impacts of a physical office on things like company culture, communication, team spirit and shared knowledge should not be ignored, which is why tangible space is still very much a necessity.

The solution for the future will enable employees to come into the company’s workplace in order not to miss out on these valuable office benefits, but also work from home when required for a better work-life balance. Both large and smaller companies have already started to adopt this new approach, allowing teams to create schedules for when they will be working from home, or even use an online booking system to secure a desk space in the shared facility. This way, the company can manage the number of people in the office at one time, meaning spaces can be downsized to save costs, and social distancing and thorough cleaning procedures can be maintained.

1. What is the potential problem with working from home?

A．Imbalance between work and life.	B．Change of the idea of an office.
C．Lack of working space at home.	D．Too much freedom in remote work.

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

A．Empty.

B．Separate.

C．Physical.

D．Flexible.

3. What can be inferred about the new office style from paragraph 5?

A．It is well received by companies.	B．It limits the number of employees.
C．It makes thorough cleaning unnecessary.	D．It is helpful for workers to design schedules.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Social Distance: A Pressing Need	B．Working Remotely: A Growing Trend
C．Traditional Office: To Leave or to Stay	D．Hybrid Workplace: Office of the Future

2 . Want a part-time job? Here are some options.

Court Monitors

We are seeking fun and energetic individuals for Court Monitors. You must be a good communicator, able to work under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have reliable transportation, be available to work weekends and have a proven background in the field.

Benefits:
● Employee discount
● Flexible schedule for all of life events
Basic Landscaping

Dickerson Landscaping is looking to add experienced members to our landscaping team. If you enjoy working outdoors and are genuinely interested in crafting, planting, and digging, then we’re interested in you! You should be capable of doing physical work and lifting objects over50 lbs. We work on weekdays.

Benefits:
● Paid time off
● Life insurance
● Health insurance
Sandwich Artist

An outstanding Sandwich Make is wanted! The ideal person for this position has relevant work experience in the restaurant industry. A responsibility is to safely prepare sandwiches to our customers’ specifications, work cooperatively with other food service staff and help to maintain organization and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Benefits:
● Paid training
● Paid time off
● Free uniforms
● Discounted meals
Vegetable Farm Assistant

If you are into organic farm practices and take interest in local and sustainably produced food, join us! Previous experience is a plus, but not required. Have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs and perform tasks that require bending or kneeling for several hours. Schedule can be flexible with priority given to applicants with Monday-Thursday availability.

Benefits:
● Flexible schedule
1. What will result in disqualification as a court monitor?

A．Being a green hand.	B．Being stress-resistant.
C．Being a communicative person.	D．Being available on weekends.

2. What can you get from the job as a sandwich artist?

A．Free dining.	B．Leave with pay.
C．Stylish clothes.	D．Personalized training.

3. What is a shared requirement for Basic Landscaping and Vegetable Farm Assistant?

A．Excellent hand skills.	B．A strong body.
C．A tight working schedule.	D．Prior experience.

3 . Get Help Finding a Youth or Student Job

If you’re a student looking for a job, you can get help through these programs—regardless of your background or circumstances.

Youth Job Connection

You get at least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, a job for up to 6 months, job-coaching and help with the transition from school to work, or to ongoing employment once the program ends.

Who is eligible (具备条件的): between 16 and 29 years old; not attending full-time school or training.

Youth Job Connection Summer

You get at least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, summer jobs that last for up to 8 weeks (part-time and after-school jobs are available if they don’t conflict with school), job-coaching and help returning to school after the program ends.

Who is eligible: between 18 and 20 years old; a high school student planning to stay in or return to school, or to move on to postsecondary education.

MARS Studio

You are guided to learn critical skills you need to solve complex 21st century challenges, build networks with peers, coaches, and leaders, and pursue your innovative ideas for bold change in society.

Who is eligible: 8-month fellowship for young people aged 18-29.

Starter Company Program

You get guidance business knowledge and funding to start, grow, or buy a small business. To qualify for funding of up to $5,000, you need to be able to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount.

Who is eligible: between 18 and 29 years old; applicants must not be attending school full time.

1. Which program is suitable for a 16-year-old student?

A．Youth Job Connection.	B．Youth Job Connection Summer.
C．MARS Studio.	D．Starter Company Program.

2. What is special about Youth Job Connection Summer?

A．It is intended for students only.	B．It provides the longest training.
C．It offers business knowledge.	D．It helps return to school after the program ends.

3. What do all of these programs offer?

A．A well-paid job.

B．Paid training.

C．Job guidance.

D．High salary.

4 . When Ryad Alsous arrived in England, he knew one thing: he wanted to keep bees. The insects had been a major part of his life in Syria, and fleeing his war-torn homeland. It was a precious certainty amid so much chaos.

As a lecturer at the University of Damascus, Ryad had built a respected reputation for his research on Syrian bees. With over 500 hives, he produced over ten tons of honey every year. Fleeing his country in 2013, he lost everything.

Yet even with all his knowledge and experience, Ryad didn’t know if his dream would be possible in the UK. “I found that there is a lot of rain and the temperature isn’t very high. All the time I was thinking ‘How can I set up another project here?’”

The wet weather wasn’t Ryad’s only challenge. The language barrier and a vastly overqualified CV made it difficult to find work. Eventually, Ryad volunteered at the Huddersfield Beekeepers’ Association, but he was still without a colony of his own. Finally, Facebook brought him into contact with a woman in Manchester who was willing to donate an entire colony of rare British black bees.

“In one year, I was able to split the colony she gave me into seven. I realised that the beekeeping project could become very profitable and successful in the UK.”

Soon, Ryad found himself with 17 hives, but he wasn’t finished yet. His inner teacher was itching to get out. Through City of Sanctuary, a British refugee charity, Ryad began to run beekeeping workshops for refugees and job seekers. The Buzz Project was born.

Today, the Buzz Project houses 14 hives, where Ryad shares his expertise. It has started to bear fruit. Last year, they produced-half ton of honey (around 1,000 jars). But for Ryad, the most important thing is bringing people together.

“We have local people, job seekers and volunteers, in addition to refugees. All of them work together doing the same job. The exchange between the groups, the information and skills, helps them integrate very well and improve their language skills” he says.

1. Why did Ryad come to England?

A．To keep bees.	B．To do research.
C．To seek shelter.	D．To run business.

2. Which factor posed a challenge to Ryad at first?

A．The hot weather.	B．His poor English.
C．His inadequate qualification.	D．The cultural differences.

3. What’s the meaning of the underlined part?

A．He wanted to share his beekeeping skills.

B．He decided to establish a beekeeping school.

C．He wanted to expand his business.

D．He decided to find a teaching job.

4. Which of the following can best describe Ryad’s character?

A．Persistent and charitable.	B．Ambitious and reliable.
C．Curious and responsible.	D．Independent and respectably.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As you walk into the Shandong Arts and Crafts Exhibition Center, you are greeted by a magnificent sight: a larger-than-life rabbit. Its face     1    (decorate) with an artistically painted Chinese character, quan, and the cloud beneath it features the landscape of Baotu Spring, one of the most famous scenic     2    (spot) in Jinan.

The     3     (create) of the rabbit figure is 52-year-old Yang Feng, a local craftsman.     4    (lie) on the second floor of the exhibition center is his studio,     5     he displays his works, in different designs and sizes.

In 2004, Yang noticed a competition was being held     6    (develop) a souvenir (纪念品) for Jinan which needed to represent local culture. Yang thought that the rabbit god fit all the requirements and it took     7    (he) a whole month to make one.

His winning top prize at the competition encouraged him to quit his job     8     a designer and devote himself to making statues of the rabbit god. Yang said, “For me, crafting the rabbit is not just a job,     9     a lifelong career that I will stick with. I hope my creations can remind tourists of the old and happy times. What is even     10    (important), they can get to know Jinan’s history and culture and fall in love with the city.”

6 . Soft skills are personal qualities that influence how well you can work or interact with others.     1     They are essential for your success in the workplace and your personal life.

    2     A report by iCIMS Hiring Insights found that 94 percent of employers believe an employee with stronger soft skills has a better chance of being promoted to a leadership position than an employee with more years of experience but weaker soft skills. It’s become vital to develop these skills if you want to progress in your career.

The modern workplace is interpersonal. Skills such as active listening, presenting ideas clearly and communicating with people effectively are all highly valued in the modern workplace.     3     And they are key elements for organizations in an increasingly competitive world.

Customers and clients demand soft skills. Thanks to the development of online shopping, consumers have a number of choices of where to buy the desired items. For these consumers, convenience and low prices are easy to come by, so customer service is often what influences the choice to use a particular business.     4    

The future workplace will depend on soft skills.     5     Advances in technology like these have caused tasks that require hard skills to decline, making soft skills a key differentiator (区分者) in the workplace. A study by Deloitte Access Economics predicts that soft skill-intensive jobs will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030.

A．Soft skills benefit career progression.

B．We need to improve our own hard skills.

C．The term “soft skills” covers a wide range of skills.

D．Good communication with customers is therefore quite vital.

E．Automation and AI will result in lots of jobs relying on soft skills.

F．These skills help you form relationships with people and create trust.

G．Strong soft skills ensure a productive and healthy work environment.

7 . Elements To Impress Your Boss and Advance Your Career

What do leaders look at to judge employees(员工) outside of the work product?

I developed this series because I often get questioned on how to create and have a successful career. There are little things that many people don’t think about.     1    

●What time you get to work

    2    . Even though your start time is 8 am, it does not mean you should walk in and log in at that time. This means you can stand out if you come in at 7:45 am, so you have time to get settled and begin working at 8 am.

    3    

This is for those who have to physically go into an office. If you are up out of your seat and hit the elevator at or before the end of your workday, then we have a problem. Part of success means putting in a full day and sometimes a little extra time when needed.

●What you say and how you say it

Ever heard of putting your foot in your mouth? A time or two may be forgivable.     4    , that’s not acceptable. Communicating negatively about your job on what the company is not only how you are observed by your boss, but also impact those you work with.

●How and if you take part in meetings

    5    , with nothing to offer, you could be seen as a weak link. Many organizations work in teams and co-operations. Your input is as valuable as anyone else’s.

●How you dress

I know — we are in a world of business casual. But, if you want to be recognized as a professional, I suggest supporting more on the side of business than casual.

A．What time you leave work

B．Whatever you say is also very important

C．But if this happens all the time or very often

D．If you are only ever the receiver of information

E．How long you should stay away from your seat

F．Being timely can raise your professional position in a way

G．And a lot of times these little things can contribute to your advance

8 . How To Be More Productive At Work

Do you sometimes feel like you have a lot to do but very little time to do it? You are definitely having productivity problems but relax, it happens to everyone. Here are some important work tips that you can follow to improve your productivity.

Focus On One Task

Some people have the habit of multitasking (多重任务处理), which is great but it might distract you from the bigger picture. Multitasking might help you with different tasks, you might also feel like the master of all trades but your productivity won’t increase in the long run. Focus on one task at a time, this will allow you to complete that task with high standards.     1    .

Learn To Take A Break

This might seem a bit unbelievable at first but you really need to know when to take a break. Regular breaks are actually great at the workplace.     2    . Most workplaces ensure that their employees take regular breaks, which improves their overall productivity.     3    . At home, move away from work and focus on yourself, then return back to work, this will allow your work to progress effectively.

Set Small But Effective Goals

    4    . Stress might be the normal response here but you can also play it smart. You are going to get the task done eventually but let’s make the process even more efficient. You can break any large task into small but manageable tasks, which will help you stay productive and will also make the best of time.

    5    

Many people love to perfectly carryout a task, but the thing is that perfection doesn’t actually exist. You can only do the best according to your abilities and wait for the results. You can also revisit some tasks or projects and try to improve them if you can.

A．Wait For The Best Results Patiently

B．Forget About The Idea Of Perfection

C．When the task is done, you can move on to the next one

D．What matters at this time is to improve your productivity

E．You are given large tasks, but what matters is how to deal with them

F．You can also try this approach at home, if you are not being monitored

G．They help in reducing stress and also increase your overall productivity

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will Nancy do this summer?

A．Teach a pupil.

B．Work for a hotel.

C．Hold several meetings.

2. What does Nancy think her job will be like?

A．It’ll be boring.

B．It’ll be busy.

C．It’ll be interesting.

10 . We outline how you can realize your teaching dream in California.

Have a Bachelor’s degree from a qualified institution.

This is the minimum academic requirements before landing a teaching job in California.

Complete a teacher certification program in California.

The Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTC) sets the main teaching conditions that you must complete before landing a teaching job in California. This is normally a preparation program on your preferred subject as well as general qualification tests for educators. Your math, reading, and writing skills will be assessed via the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST). For multi-course teachers, you’ll need to pass the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) Multiple Subjects Exam. Moreover, all candidates should go through the U. S. constitution and pass an accompanying test.

Fulfill the student teaching requirements and necessary teaching hours.

A regular teaching program is approved by the CTC, and candidates must complete at least 600 hours’ worth of field experience. You will be guided by a licensed practitioner (专业人员) when taking part in co-teaching or teaching residency (实习). Normally, there are different requirements depending on your program.

The background check.

This is mostly an administrative matter. Requirements must go through a Live Scan. The aim of this check is to figure out whether applicants have prior run-ins with the law.

Send in your application.

After going through the procedure, you can then apply to be a certified teacher in California. Normally, you’ll need to provide relevant performance reports of teacher certification programs and prove that you have the required skills to handle students. The application process is through the CTC online entrance.

Pay the fees.

Potential teachers should expect a $100 fee when applying and a further $2.50 to facilitate the online process. Candidates from a different state submitting fingerprint cards normally part with $49.

1. Who are required to pass the CSET Multiple Subjects Exam?

A．All candidates.

B．Multi-course teachers.

C．Teachers of a specific subject.

D．Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree.

2. How is the application submitted?

A．By making a call.

B．By sending an envelope.

C．By entering the website.

D．By visiting the office in person.

3. How much should a candidate from outside California pay in total?

A．$49.

B．$53.5.

C．$102.5.

D．$151.5.