1. What might be the man’s first job?
| A．An engineer. | B．A social worker. | C．A charity ambassador. |
| A．Chinese. | B．Engineering. | C．Art. |
| A．In three terms. | B．In two terms. | C．In one term. |
2 . 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 |
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. 写信目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 能做的事情。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
5 . 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. |
| 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. |
| A．A well-paid job. | B．Paid training. | C．Job guidance. | D．High salary. |
1. What is the main purpose of the man’s visit?
| A．To have further study. | B．To attend a conference. | C．To buy new products. |
| A．On April 19th. | B．On April 21st. | C．On April 27th. |
| A．In Chicago. | B．In Beijing. | C．In Pennsylvania. |
| A．A financial manager. | B．A customs officer. | C．A computer engineer. |
1. What time is it now?
| A．About 1:00. | B．About 2:00. | C．About 4:00. |
| A．The bathrooms. | B．The windows. | C．The carpet. |
1. Where does the woman work?
| A．In Italy. | B．In Britain. | C．In Lithuania. |
| A．She goes to classes. | B．She learns from a friend. | C．She watches English TV. |
| A．A cook. | B．A waiter. | C．A student. |
| A．Change her job. | B．Get married. | C．Find a flat. |
9 . My husband jokes with me that my midlife crisis was having my now 11-year-old daughter in my 40s.
I started my career as Associate Editor at Woman’s World magazine in the late 1990s. Then I was a magazine editor-in-chief for five national consumer publications and also contributed to magazines like Longevity and New Woman.
Four years after getting married in 2005, I eventually gave birth to my daughter, Crystal. As I wrote on Parenting.com: “As the doctor checked her vital organs and my husband counted her 10 perfect fingers and toes, I realized that my body had produced a wonder.”
While my peers were dealing with the stresses of kids in school, I focused my creative energy on carving out my new identity. I was excited when I was offered a “Mom’s Talk” column where I wrote about toys, breastfeeding, and my ongoing(追求) for “baby-free” time.
When Crystal was 3 years old, I wrote an essay about watching her dance at a toddler(学步的小孩) reading group at the library, instead of sitting down with the other children. I expected her performance to annoy people, but her joyful dancing attracted them and made me consider my own possibilities.
“Had I ever been that way, I wondered. If so, could I be like that again? Could I become as free as a child with her whole life ahead of her, ready and willing to be the star of her own production?”
As my daughter transformed from a toddler into a young girl, she continued to be my inspiration. I wrote about the new rules for babysitting and shared research showing that fathers who participated in housework had a positive impact on their daughter’s future success on The Washington Post.
I focused on providing Crystal with resilience-building(韧性) when she neared her teens. I wrote about powerful phrases for The Week, like “no one is the judge of your self-worth”.
As my daughter continues to grow during this messy time, there is one certainty: I will continue to tell my stories, through the eyes of my midlife wisdom. I can’t wait to see her next chapter----and for you to read mine.
1. How did the author feel when giving birth to her daughter?| A．Frightened. | B．Pleased. |
| C．Puzzled. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．she had to deal with more stress from being a mom |
| B．she left all the babysitting work to her husband |
| C．she combined the new identity with her career |
| D．she adopted a creative method of raising her baby |
| A．Living the same free life as her daughter’s. |
| B．Giving performance in front of a crowd |
| C．Her previous life before having the baby. |
| D．Pure pleasure during “baby-free” time. |
| A．Crystal has inspired her to take a writing career. |
| B．She has started writing in the tone of Crystal. |
| C．Her writing keeps developing as Crystal grows. |
| D．Many of her stories are centered on her daughter. |
1. What field attracted the woman when she was young?
| A．Sales. | B．Medicine. | C．Engineering. |
| A．Interesting. | B．Inspiring. | C．Stressful. |
| A．Boss and sales representative. |
| B．Father and daughter. |
| C．Aunt and nephew. |
