1 . Fruit Picking Work in Australia

Australia has several weather zones and many different crops are grown. This means that there is usually work for fruit pickers somewhere in the country. If you’re interested in picking fruit in Australia, plan well and be prepared to work hard!

Working in the sun

Sunglasses and sun cream are absolutely essential if you want to avoid sunburn. A long-sleeve cotton shirt may not seem appealing, but you will be thankful for it in the heat of the day.

Drinking enough water is crucial. It will save time if you keep your water in something that is attached to your belt so that you can take a drink whenever you need to.

Other requirements

Sometimes, employers don’t supply tools, so you need to use your own. Check first to make sure you have what you need.

Consider taking a music player so that you can listen to music. The days can be long, and it makes the time go faster.

Payment methods

Some farms pay a flat rate (by the hour), but it is not common for work that involves collecting fruit; this type of payment is generally for work in the shed (棚). The other more usual model is the piece rate: your pay depends on the amount of fruit you bring in at the end of the day.

Following a harvest route

In some parts of Australia, there is something to harvest all year round.

New South Wales

Bananas: Coffs Harbour

Vegetables: Sydney Basin

Queensland

Bananas: Innisfail, Mareeba, Tully

Citrus (柑橘类果实): Gayndah, Mareeba

Victoria

Vegetables: Bairnsdale, Cobram

Citrus: Cobram

Western Australia

Bananas: Carnarvon

Citrus and vegetables: Gingin, Swan Valley

1. What are fruit pickers advised to do?

A．Keep water handy.	B．Wear a short-sleeve shirt.
C．Try to make their own tools.	D．Avoid music to keep focused.

2. How are fruit pickers usually paid?

A．By the week.

B．By the hour.

C．By the amount of harvest.

D．By the fruit type.

3. Where can fruit pickers harvest bananas and citrus all year round?

A．Coffs Harbour.

B．Mareeba.

C．Carnarvon.

D．Cobram.

2 . The Foundation for Educational Progress is Seeking a New Chief Executive

The Foundation for Educational Progress is an independent charity established by a global news organization in 2012. We support children from underserved backgrounds to have inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to creatively solve problems, listen with an open mind and speak with confidence.

Our founding Chief Executive, Emily Evans, has decided to move on to tackle new challenges. She will step down next summer, and we are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the charity as it begins a hugely exciting next stage of global growth. Our programme, Topical Talk, has expanded from a UK pilot in 2013 to reaching over 200,000 children across the world today, and we have ambitious plans for the next decade.

We have an extraordinary platform to support our growth ambitions: a talented, highly motivated and supportive team; a collaborative (合作的), high-trust culture; and clear strategic focus. We are looking for a leader who can build on this platform and realise our potential for scale at the same time as deepening our impact, ensuring that we always stay focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who are most in need of extra support.

If you have experience of scaling an organisation while taking a collaborative, inclusive and empowering approach to leadership, and you are passionate about our mission, we would love to hear from you. The role is based in headquarters in London at least two days per week.

Find more information, including details of how to apply, here:

foundationforprogress.org/chiefexecutive

1. What do we know about the Foundation for Educational Progress?

A．It is a global news organization.

B．It runs many exchange programs.

C．It hopes to expand its global influence.

D．It provides financial help to needy children.

2. What must a qualified candidate be able to do?

A．Take on the role immediately.

B．Specialize in global news reporting.

C．Lead the team in an authoritative way.

D．Ensure a minimal weekly presence in London.

3. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?

A．News Updates.	B．Career Opportunities.
C．Educational Resources.	D．Volunteering Information.

4 . Senior English news editors and reporters

Job description: Responsible for writing news stories and comments in English and editing stories

The ideal candidates should:
1. Have master degrees in journalism, mass communications, international politics, economics, foreign languages and other related majors, and overseas study experience preferred;
2. Have a strong news sensitivity, excellent English skills in listening, oral communication, reading
comprehension, writing and translation, and be able to independently conduct interviews and write news stories in English;
3. Have good communication, news planning, teamwork skills, be able to adapt to business trips and work night shifts under high working pressure.
English video editors/reporters

Job description: Video program planning, video shooting and editing, and video platform operation

The ideal candidates should:
1. Have good skills in the use of various shooting equipment, editing software such as Premiere, Final Cut, After Effects, can independently conduct interviews, shoot and edit news videos;
2. Be familiar with domestic and foreign video platforms, browsing a large number of short video programs from home and abroad;
3. Have strong communication skills, be able to adapt to greater work pressure, have strong teamwork ability;
4. Candidates are able to work under high working pressure.
Art designers

Job description: Page design, chart design and poster design

The ideal candidates should:
1. Have bachelor degrees in art, visual communication, and other related fields.
2. Be able to independently complete design tasks under high working pressure, have good understanding and communication skills.
3. Have proficiency in using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other design software;
4. Candidates are able to adapt to high working pressure.

Please send your CV or resume to zhaopinbianji@globaltimes.com.cn, with the subject of the email indicating source of recruitment information + your name + position sought.

1. If you want to apply for English video editors, you are expected to be good at _______.

A．Photoshop

B．Illustrator

C．Premiere

D．InDesign

2. What does the requirements of candidates have in common?

A．They should speak fluent English.	B．They should browse foreign websites.
C．They could work night shifts.	D．They could work under high working pressure.

3. Which news agency put up this advertisement?

A．Global Times

B．China Daily

C．The Times

D．Washington Post

5 . Work from Anywhere Movement

For a lot of us, working from wherever we wanted was a bit of a dream. It would mean we’d be able to visit family and not take holiday days. But suddenly that “dream” of not working in the office became a reality for many. Working from home over the last years has proven that it isn’t always necessary for teams to physically be together and there is more flexibility.     1    

An obvious benefit for many employers is reduced costs. With a widespread workforce, there’s no need to have an office big enough for everyone. They also save on travel costs, as meetings that once “needed” to be done face-to-face can now be done online.     2     With the work from anywhere movement, employers can hire global talents. They’re not restricted to people living nearby.

    3     In an ever changing and developing working world, offering benefits like this could be what makes a company stand out from another for a specific candidate.

For many employees, working from anywhere supports mental health.     4     Imagine ending a particularly stressful meeting. Rather than going back to your office desk, you step out your door and have a coffee in the sun or walk along a beach. In Addition, working from anywhere allows you to have a better work-life balance. It lets you travel to see family, watch your daughter’s soccer game, and go to the little bakery—all while being paid.     5    

A．But it’s not only about money.

B．However, every coin has two sides.

C．It decreases stress and other concerns.

D．Your time is spent on the things that matter.

E．There are a lot of benefits for companies and workers.

F．Offering remote job positions makes a company more competitive.

G．Offices are increasingly where you go to put the company into company.

8 . That you start out on one career doesn’t mean you’re stuck on it forever. People decide to change careers for many reasons. For example, your career goals have changed,     1     or you want a more flexible schedule. The bottom line: it’s never too late to make a change. So if you’re thinking about moving in a new direction, here are a few tips:

Think about why you want to leave. It’s important to pinpoint what makes your current job not satisfying. Maybe your problem is with your boss. Maybe your personal values have shifted to something dramatically different.

Assess your abilities. What skills do you have that would be valuable in other types of roles? If you’re stumped, try reading over the job description for your current position to see what types of skills you   use every day.     2     Plenty of companies value employees with those kinds of abilities. Chances are that you bring much more to the table than you realize.

Research potential new careers. And don’t limit yourself to online searches. The best way to find out what a job is really like is to talk to someone who has it. Reach out to your network of contacts and try to set up informational interviews with people who do the kind of work you’re interested in.     3    

Revise your resume(简历). If you’ve worked for many years in one industry but are trying to make the leap to another,     4     . You will probably want to write a functional resume which emphasizes your skills rather than a traditional chronological resume, which focuses on your work history. Include details about any projects you’ve done that demonstrate your qualifications.

    5     Hiring managers get suspicious when they see gaps on a resume so it’s good to stay put until you line up a new position.

A．your previous resume may fit it all

B．your resume will need some serious revisions

C．Can you think critically communicate effectively or work well on a team?

D．If possible, shadow someone at work so you can get a realistic view of what’s involved.

E．Don’t resign in a rush.

F．Never give up in midway.

G．you’ve discovered new interests

10 . Dear Mr. Wu,

This is to confirm my resignation (辞职) from the position of Good Morning Editor (编辑) at Formosa News, effective March 31, 2013.

There are several reasons for my resignation, but to put it simply, I am just too tired. To do my job well, I need to spend at least ten hours a day at the office, which leaves no time for anything else.

Because of this, I have recently accepted a job at Let’s Learn English Inc, where I will be editing textbooks for children. I will be working fewer hours a day, for almost as much money as at Formosa News. This will allow me to pursue (从事) other interests.

Regarding (关于) the salary at Formosa News, I feel it is reasonable. However, I believe that the company should consider creating a position for an assistant editor, as this job is really too much for one person.

Finally, I would like to thank you for giving me the chance to work at Formosa News. I wish you all the best in the future.

Sincerely,

Susan A. Wood

1. What is purpose of this letter?

A．To apologize.	B．To quit a job.
C．To ask for a salary rise.	D．To apply for a position.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Susan’s salary won’t change too much.

B．Susan will get the training from the new job.

C．Susan quits the job for the low salary.

D．Susan has to work longer in her new job.

3. What suggestion does Susan make?

A．Offer classes for employers.	B．Hire an assistant for the new editor.
C．Increase the pay for the new editor.	D．Reduce employees’ working hours.