1 . How to Disagree with Your Boss

Lots of bosses think their employees don’t tell them the truth, and lots of employees think they can’t tell their boss the truth.    1    ,there are a few tricks. You can use to politely and respectfully tell your boss you disagree with them without putting your job or your reputation in danger.

Start with common ground.    2    . Begin by discussing that aspect of the plan, and then move the conversation toward the part of his idea that you disagree with.

Disagree for the right reason. Really examine your motives behind bringing up your disagreement. If any part of you is disagreeing in order to try to gain power or authority, you might need to reconsider.    3    .

Make an argument, but don’t argue. The difference here is very subtle(微妙的). Don’t be argumentative, attack other people’s views, or complain.     4    . Explain the logic behind your point of view, but don’t defame your boss’s point of view or anyone else’s.

    5    . Don’t wait until your boss is about to go into a meeting or leave for the day to tell them your thoughts. Pick a time of day when you know they are less likely to be stressed out. Particularly if you work for a large company, think about scheduling a meeting to talk.

Last but not least, be a good employee. Your boss is much more likely to listen to you if you have established a reputation as a valuable employee.

A．To solve the problem

B．If you’re an employee

C．Time your disagreement well

D．Discuss your intentions with your boss

E．Instead, spend your energy on making clear, brief points

F．There will likely be some part of your boss’s idea that you agree with

G．Be sure that your disagreement will add something valuable to the conversation

2 . In 2022, 61 companies in the United Kingdom (UK) took part in the world’s largest test of a four-day work week.

The pilot program, conducted in the UK, guided over 60 companies and almost 3, 000 workers through a six-month trial of a 4 day week, with no loss of pay for workers. Overall results show that almost every organization will stick to a 4-day week post-trial, with 91% definitely continuing or planning to continue, and a further 4% leaning towards continuing.

Companies rated their overall experience of the trials an average of 8. 5/10, with business productivity and business performance each scoring 7. 5/10. Profits rose by 35% over the trial periods when compared to similar periods from the previous year and hiring increased while absenteeism decreased.

Lead researcher, Professor Juliet Schor of Boston College observed an encouraging consistency in the data. “Results are largely steady across workplaces of varying sizes, showing it works for many types of organizations. There are also some interesting differences. We found that employees in non-profits and professional services had a larger average increase in time spent exercising, while those in construction enjoyed the largest reductions in burnout and sleep problems,” she said. Getting the carbon footprint down is also encouraging, with commuting (通勤) time falling by a half bour per week.

How did workers do more in less time? Some companies cut meetings, or made sure they were shorter. Others used technology to help workers get more done quickly. Some companies created a “focus time” so workers could work on just one thing without being interrupted.

In general, workers said the four-day work week left them feeling less tired. About 71% said they felt less “burnt out” with their new work hours, and 39% said they felt less stressed. On average, 73% of the workers were more satisfied with the time they spent working.

1. Which of the following best describes the experiment?

A．Controversial.

B．Ambitious.

C．Eventful.

D．Successful.

2. What can we say about the four-day work week?

A．It’s a one-sided move.

B．It’s what technology brings.

C．I’s environmentally friendly.

D．It’s unfit for big companies.

3. What are the statistics in the last paragraph about?

A．Working habits.

B．Joy at work.

C．Health management.

D．Business performance.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Monday-Friday Model Is Outdated

B．Good Health Is Good Business

C．4-Day Workweek Trial Finishes

D．4-Day Workweek Could Be Coming

3 . Summer is coming. Are you looking for a part-time job? Here are some possible options.

Lifeguard

Are you a strong swimmer and a good communicator? Would you like a challenge? We are looking for lifeguards for our busy summer season. No experience is necessary as you will get two weeks of training before you start the job. As well as being physically fit, you need to be available for work Mon-Fri, 7- 11 a.m.

Store assistant

We are looking for store assistants for our busy gift store. Applicants need to be reliable, friendly, and enjoy speaking to customers. A second language is preferred as many of our customers are tourists from other countries. The positions are part-time and you need to work from Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fashion designer

Are you interested in the latest styles? Are you creative and good at art? If so, Dresswise is looking for a young person to create new looks for our teen department. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the clothing industry. You will need to work four days a week and we’ll pay you for each design we use. We’ll also give you samples of your designs to wear.

Game tester

Are you into technology and creative? Would you like to play and test educational games and get paid for it? This is an exciting part-time job for somebody who loves playing games. We offer flexible hours. If this is for you, write a description of your favorite game and why you like it in no more than 150 words.

If you are interested in any of the above jobs, please contact us at studentunrion @campus.com.

1. What is a shared requirement for lifeguard and store assistant?

A．Communicative ability.	B．A second language.
C．Professional experience.	D．A strong body.

2. Which job can you apply for if you can only work on weekends?

A．Lifeguard.	B．Store assistant.
C．Fashion designer.	D．Game tester.

3. What can you get from the job as a fashion designer?

A．Samples of the latest styles.

B．Payment for each of your designs.

C．Experience in the fashion industry.

D．Chances to design clothes for adults.

4 . Many people believe it is crucial to have gender equality in the workplace. But achieving equality means overturning centuries of social norms. Recent research by Oxford University suggests that sometimes it is women themselves who are limiting their career opportunities.

The study surveyed 3,698 students from 63 schools and colleges across the UK . It found out that female students tend to choose “worthwhile” jobs, while male students often go after jobs that offer big salaries. Researchers noticed that secondary school girls said they were more willing to accept low-income jobs like charity work or museum positions, while boys focused more on getting high-prestige careers, reported The Guardian.

“Compared with boys, girls are more concerned about each aspect of job application. They are more interested in careers that offer job security, in a cause they ‘feel good about’,” Jonathan Black, director of the Oxford University Careers Service, told The Telegraph.

China faces a similar gender gap. This month, a poll by Chongqing Morning Post indicates that female college graduates care more about their working environment. As for male graduates, career prospects are more important. “This has the knock-on effect that girls may be self-limiting their choice of careers, especially because the types of jobs they seek often have informal entry processes, like getting an internship or doing unpaid work,” Black said.

1. What kind of job do girl graduates tend to look for?

A．Well-paid.	B．Promising.
C．Challenging.	D．Safe and easy.

2. What’s the article mainly about?

A．Women’s self-limit in career.	B．Social gender discrimination.
C．Men’s attitude towards jobs.	D．Job application in the UK and China.

3. The author develops the article mainly ________

A．by comparison	B．by classification
C．by order of space	D．by order of time

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Girls are fighting against restrictions in jobs.

B．There are not many jobs open to girls after graduation.

C．The gender gap in employment has narrowed recently in China.

D．Research in the UK shows that the gender gap exists in employment.

5 . Real policemen hardly recognize any resemblance between their lives and what they see on TV.

    1    He has to know exactly what actions are crimes and what evidence can be used to prove them in court. He has to know nearly as much law as a professional lawyer, and what is more. he has to apply it on his feet, in the dark and rain, running down a street after someone he wants to talk to.

    2     He will spend most of his working life typing millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, unimportant people who are guilty of stupid crimes.

Most television crime drama is about finding the criminal: as soon as he’s arrested, the story is over.     3    Except in very serious cases like murders and terrorist attacks, little effort is spent on searching.

A third big difference between the drama detective and the real one is the unpleasant pressures: First, as members of a police force, they always have to behave absolutely in accordance with the law.     4    They can hardly ever do both. Most of the time some of them have to break the rules in small ways.

If the detective has to deceive （欺骗）the world, the world often deceives him.     5     And this separation the detective feels between himself and the rest of the world is deepened by the simple-mindedness-as he sees it-of citizens, social workers, doctors, law-makers, and judges, who, instead of eliminating crime, punish the criminals less severely in the hope that this will make them reform.

A．He can't get any evidence from the witnesses.

B．In real life, finding criminals is seldom much of a problem.

C．Little of his time is spent in chatting.

D．Sometimes he can chat with others to relax himself.

E．Second, as expensive public servants, they have to get results.

F．The first difference is that a policeman's real life revolves round criminal law.

G．Hardly anyone he meets tells him the truth.

7 . Are you interested in part-time jobs? Do you want to make more money by doing these jobs? Here are some for you to choose.

Offer dog walking or pet-sitting services Caring for pets is a great way to earn extra cash while also getting some fresh air. Post what services you provide with before they offer you online or on a personal website. For example, you might make it a rule that you will walk dogs, feed and water all pets, and play with pets, but not give them medicine.	Pose for art students Art students at art schools, colleges and museums need you as a live model for them to learn to draw a human figure. What you need is to be willing to pose (摆姿势) in front of others for up to 30 minutes. Is it easy enough to make money? All shapes and ages are OK, but only females!
Babysit if you’re good with children Talk to people you know to see if they may be in need of a babysitter, and post about your availability as a babysitter on social media. It’s a good idea to get CPR certified (认证) if you want to babysit, as this will make you more marketable to clients and will be safer for the kids.	Find small paid tasks through apps There are apps that pay you for doing marketing tasks. Download one and use it to find small paid tasks you can do. But do stay away from apps that ask you to do something like paying a fee or supplying credit card information to sign up to complete surveys. Those are almost always tricks.

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1. ________ is a good way for you to earn extra money while breathing fresh air.

A．Looking after pets

B．Being a babysitter

C．Being a model

D．Being an operator

2. ________ makes you more marketable to people who need a babysitter.

A．Giving medicine	B．Getting CPR certified
C．Having a degree in English	D．Cleaning their houses

3. This passage probably comes from ________.

A．Textbook

B．Science book

C．Newspaper

D．Website

8 . University of Wisconsin — River Falls

Student Custodian (保管人) Position Description

Title: Student Custodian

Department: Facilities Management

Reports to: Custodial Services Chief

Appointment: Academic Year 2022-2023

Payment: $7. 50 per hour

Position Summary:

The Facilities Management Student Custodian position is an undergraduate student employee working in the academic buildings of campus to assist permanent staff in providing basic custodial duties. This position requires early morning and midmorning hours starting as early as 6:00 a.m.

Responsibilities:

*Maintain classrooms and labs through cleaning floors, blackboards, erasers; replacing chalks; straightening furniture; removing garbage; cleaning wastebaskets, furniture, glass, doors, walls, and other surfaces.
* Perform minor building and furniture repair.
* Maintain outside entry areas through the removal of snow, litter, leaves, etc.
* Attend meetings, safety training, etc.

Qualifications and Conditions of Employment:

* Must be enrolled (注册) as a full-time student during the period of employment.

*A grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or higher before and during employment.

* Must possess the physical and mental strength to perform required work including moving furniture, and work on one’s feet for long periods of time including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.

*Must attend custodial staff meetings every two weeks.

1. Which of the following describes the position rightly?

A．It is a voluntary job.	B．It is an assistance job.
C．It is an afternoon job.	D．It is provided for a graduate student.

2. What will a Student Custodian do?

A．Purchase new furniture.	B．Keep classrooms clean.
C．Assist students to do their studies.	D．Provide safety training for students.

3. What is required for an employee?

A．The grade point average should be 2.5 at least.

B．Attending staff meetings weekly.

C．Having enough strength to move furniture.

D．Being enrolled as a full-time teacher.

9 . Community partners need you!

Swissvale Farmers Market

We’re looking for students to help us set up and take down our tent and spend the morning under the tent with us. Activities include some heavy lifting (optional), engaging with community members, picking up litter, handling small sales and lots of breaks!

Time: September 10, 2022   8:30 am – 1:15 pm

Food Pantry Distribution

The CHS Food Pantry needs volunteers to assist during preparation and distribution (分发) each week. This involves sorting food, stocking shelves, preparing the outdoor market, and assisting families. Customer service skills are important as volunteers may be assisting families directly. Understanding different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds is helpful.

If interested in volunteering, please contact Colin McWhertor (cmcwhertor@chscorp.org or 412-246-1639).

Time: September 1, 2022 – December 22, 2022 Wednesday: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Thursday: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Garbage Olympics 2022

Join us for Garbage Olympics! A Pittsburgh wide competition between neighborhoods to see who can get the most litter and garbage off our beloved city streets! This year, we are competing against each other as well as the entire city! Teams A, B, and C will race to see who can get the most garbage collected!

We’ll have all the supplies ready, and will explain the rules to everyone before the event starts.

Time: September 17, 2022   8:00 am – 11:00 am

1. What do Swissvale Farmers Market project and Garbage Olympics 2022 have in common?

A．Both start from 8:00 am in the neighborhoods.

B．Both include setting up tents.

C．Both require volunteers to gather rubbish.

D．Both involve team competitions.

2. What is required of an applicant for the CHS Food Pantry?

A．Customer service skills.

B．A degree in social economics.

C．Work experiences at a food company.

D．A different cultural background.

3. Where are you most likely to read this article?

A．In a research report.	B．In a social magazine.
C．In a travel brochure.	D．At a volunteer matching website.

10 . According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China’s digital economy has increased by 15.9 percent annually since 2012, reaching 45.5 trillion yuan ($6.32 trillion) last year. Facing the growing digital economy and new vacancies developed in the sector such as deliverymen and livestreaming anchors(主播), young people, especially those born after 2000, are expressing a stronger willingness for flexible work relations with companies, and also wish to become “digital workers” with flexible work locations and schedules.

“The Internet helps me a lot. I check emails from my clients and submit my proposals through WeChat, and then we discuss plans via teleconference. I love working from home actually,” said Mi Lu, a 28-year-old new media operator in Beijing. “We work everywhere, perhaps in a cafe, or on a bullet train or even on the table of a restaurant.”

To cater to young people’s work preferences, more companies have begun to include “flexible working mode” in their recruitment advertisements. Zhaopin, a website, said vacancies with flexible work available make up 15 to 20 percent of total vacancies on its platform, especially for industries in the growing gig economy such as transportation and logistics(物流). According to Zhaopin, the proportion of flexible vacancies in these industries has increased to 25 percent this year, up from 10 percent in 2018.

However, the flexibility may bring risks to workers’ rights protection, according to Zhaopin. It said that though roughly 60 percent of companies posting vacancies on its platform offer insurance, the proportion is decreasing.

Li Qiang, vice-president of Zhaopin, said that the greatest risk to those seeking flexible work is whether the company pays the salary fully and on time. “It’s necessary for job seekers to set up a long-term development plan, rather than be shortsighted.” He added that companies may bear risks that flexible employees can’t deliver high-quality work in a limited time period, which requires the companies to establish a sound work delivery standard to help evaluate employee performance.

1. What factor contributes to flexible work?

A．The booming digital economy.	B．The desire for more free time.
C．The disappearance of some positions.	D．The improvement of working conditions.

2. How do companies react to young people’s work preference?

A．They ignore the youth’s requests.	B．They follow the old working mode.
C．They provide positions accordingly.	D．They reduce working opportunities.

3. What suggestions did Li Qiang give?

A．The companies pay higher salary.	B．The job seekers make a detailed plan.
C．The companies make reasonable rules.	D．The job seekers apply for positions on time.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．A new internet-related working model	B．Job seekers more keen on flexible work
C．The rapidly developing digital economy	D．Companies well prepared for new risks