1 . The British Council builds connections. understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to learn English, get a high-quality education, gain internationally recognized qualifications and eventually build networks and explore creative ideas.
We are looking for people who believe in the integrity and value of what we do. In return, you will get the chance to try new ideas, develop your skills, and think independently. You will be part of a rapidly changing organization with global influence and impact.
Location: London, UK
Role Purpose
·To maintain and improve professional development and academic quality in the teaching center
·To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English
·To provide learners with a rewarding and interesting English language learning experience. To support the wider aims of the British Council and its cultural relations mission
Requirements
Essentia
·A minimum of 3 years’ full-time(or equivalent part-time) teaching experience to children.
· High proficiency in English (IELTS 8.5, TOEFL 120 or equivalent
· Effective communication with young learners and their families
Desirable
· 2 + years’ experience as an IELTS examiner
· Experience in an operational or educational management position
Enquire about the post can be sent to BC Teacher Recruitment@ British council. org. cn.
1. Which of the following best summarizes the main mission of the British Council?| A．Helping individuals to realize their academic potential. |
| B．Bettering people’s lives through language, arts and culture. |
| C．Promoting English as the official language in the world. |
| D．Reducing cultural misunderstanding across the countries. |
| A．The independence in critical thinking. | B．The experience as an IELTS examiner. |
| C．The capability of educational management. | D．The ability to communicate with young people. |
| A．A travel blog. | B．A news report. | C．A job advertisement. | D．A tourist guidebook. |
2 . From the time I was a young girl, all I wanted was to play outside. I used the ferns (蕨类植物) in my childhood backyard to raise myself up muddy Pacific Northwest slopes (斜坡), sat by the edge of the property’s wooded stream and imagined it was a winding river.
Hours were spent on horseback, prepared with bags and snacks to ride the same path over and over, always dreaming up a new experience. As an adult, my interests are consistent, though the landscape has shifted. For the last four years, I have had the opportunity to explore our Earth’s most remote cold water locations as an underwater videographer and ocean-focused naturalist, developing an appreciation and understanding for challenging corners of the globe. Though my travels have taken me from Antarctica to the Arctic, it’s the temperate in-between that captivates me. During the last four years, Southeast Alaska, particularly the Inian Islands in its incredible wildness and productivity, has stolen my attention. My name is Alyssa Adler, I am the Inian Islands Institute’s 2019 Scientist in Residence and National Geographic grant recipient for project Tall Trees in Cold Seas.
The natural beauty of the Inians is pure, but the environment works for it. Massive rushing tides (潮水) flood the Hobbit Hole twice daily, like an angry river. Sometimes I learn some meaningful and useful lessons the hard way. Transportation of extensive dive equipment required the help of people in Ketchikan, Gustavus and other places. These lessons only allow my respect for this region to the full, teaching me how to be successful. I need to learn and understand the power and network of Southeast Alaska, both in the water and out. It’s all worth it to roll into the salty Pacific Ocean, turn on my cameras as I sink to the seafloor, and shine my lights on early spring in the Inian Islands.
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?| A．To share an amazing story. | B．To introduce a unique plant. |
| C．To suggest a special river. | D．To explain the author’s wish. |
| A．Surprise. | B．Discourage. | C．Worry. | D．Attract. |
| A．Boring. | B．Demanding. | C．Challenging. | D．Well-paid. |
| A．Love breaks down barriers. | B．Hard work finally pays off. |
| C．Ups and downs make one strong. | D．Enthusiasm fuels devotion. |
3 . In recent years, “patient escorts” has emerged as a new industry, and those who have taken on this career are known as “people who sell time”. Zhang Tian, a 26-year-old girl, is one of them.
“Get up at 6 a. m., arrive at the hospital one hour earlier to help patients check in, and accompany patients during consultations ... Being patient and energetic are the basic requirements for a hospital escort,” Zhang Tian said. “In fact, a hospital escort cares for not only patients’ physical health, but also their mental well-being.”
Zhang Tian used to work in the Internet industry but after hitting a wall in her career, she now has switched to being a professional hospital escort. Aware of her shortcomings, she accompanies patients in the daytime; while in the evening, she watches videos about medical science and reads all kinds of books on psychology and medical services.
The memory of her first task is still alive and fresh in her mind. “I received a phone call on September 9 from a man whose father was seriously ill and might need surgery. He wanted me to accompany his father through his consultation and treatment.” Zhang Tian said. Early the next morning, Zhang Tian came to the hospital in advance to help the elderly man queue up to check in, “Later, the family expressed their gratitude to me over and over again, which warmed my heart and gave me a sense of achievement,” Zhang added. As of now, Zhang Tian has already provided 15 accompanying services, mostly to those aged between 60 and 70, as well as those in their 20s.
Although in the eyes of others, this is not a decent job, Zhang Tian regards this job as her startup. “I actually think there will be a greater demand for such accompanying services in the future. I also want to expand my services in the future, such as cooking food for the elderly, chatting with the elderly, and traveling with the elderly,” She says.
1. Which of the following can best describe the job of hospital escort?| A．Risky. | B．Boring. | C．Challenging. | D．Unmanageable. |
| A．She’s efficient and frank. | B．She’s creative and imaginative. |
| C．She’s generous and faithful. | D．She’s positive and committed. |
| A．It is rough. | B．It is successful. | C．It is disappointing. | D．It is adventurous. |
| A．Zhang Tian has a strong faith in her current job. |
| B．Hospital escort is now favored by many people. |
| C．The demand of hospital escort declines gradually. |
| D．Accompanying service is hard to develop further. |
4 . What does it take to become an astronaut? It’s a question that’s been asked since the start of the Space Age in the 1960s. In those days, pilots were considered the most well-trained professionals, so military fliers were first in line to go to space. More recently, people from a wide range of professional backgrounds - doctors, scientists, and even teachers- have trained to live and work in near-Earth orbit. Even so, those selected to go to space must meet high standards.
People who want to become astronauts must be in top physical condition. Each country’s space program has health requirements for its space travelers. They usually assess a candidate’s fitness to withstand some pretty tough conditions. For example, a good candidate must have the ability to endure the rigors of lift-off and to function in weightlessness. All astronauts must have good visual acuity and normal blood pressure. Beyond that, there is no age limit. Most astronaut trainees are between the ages of 25 and 46, although older people have also flown to space later in their careers.
People who go to space are usually self-confident, risk-takers, adept at stress management and multitasking. They also need to be able to work as part of a team for any given assignment. On Earth, astronauts are usually required to perform various public relations duties. such as speaking to the public, working with other professionals, and sometimes even testifying before government officials. So, astronauts who can relate well to many different kinds of people are seen as valuable team members.
Often, astronauts have a background as scientists and many have high-level degrees, like Ph. Ds. Others have military training or space industry expertise. Regardless of their background, once an astronaut is accepted into a country’s space program, he or she goes through rigorous training to actually live and work in space.
1. Which of the following is of least importance to an astronaut?| A．Normal blood pressure. | B．Good eyesight. |
| C．Tough body. | D．Young age |
| A．is strong and healthy. | B．has self-confidence |
| C．can work under great pressure | D．All of the above. |
| A．To make them famous among people. |
| B．To relieve their feeling of tension. |
| C．To raise their awareness of teamwork. |
| D．To promote public interest in the aerospace. |
| A．Everyone Can be an Astronaut |
| B．The Professional Qualities of an Astronaut |
| C．Training Astronauts is Much Easier Nowadays |
| D．It’s not Mysterious to be an Astronaut |
5 . Caregivers Wanted-Weekend Only
Entry-level or experienced caregivers work weekends only at our Mantua location. Care for the children and adults.
$10 starting rate + $1 shift differential (工资级差) on the 2nd & 3rd shifts.
* Day shift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm every Saturday & Sunday
* Night shift (Option 1): 7:00 pm-7:00 am every Friday & Saturday
* Night shift (Option2): 7:00 pm-7:00 am every Saturday & Sunday
What we offer: Paid Training/Paid Time Off (PTO)/Bonus Cash
Bonus cash: Weekend Warriors who work two 12-hour shifts per weekend receive a payment for an extra 8-hour shift at the starting rate of $10 per hour. Shift differential does not apply to bonus cash.
Full-time Housekeeper Wanted
Full-time Housekeeper is needed at Hattie Larlham in Mantua.
$10.00/hour starting rate + excellent benefits including free life insurance.
* Full-time, 1st shift: 6:30 am-3:00pm
* Full-time, 2nd shift: 3:00 pm-11:30 pm
What we offer: Paid training/Employee Discounts/Flexible Schedule/PTO
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Wanted
APPLY NOW to be awarded up to a $1,000 BONUS after one year of employment!
* Full-time, 36 hours/week, 6:30 pm-7:00 am
* Full-time, 36 hours/week, 6:30 am-7:00 pm
What we offer: Home-like Work Environment/Competitive Pay/Flexible Schedule/PTO
Food Services Assistant (FSA) Wanted
Food Service Assistant makes a difference in the lives of children and adults with intellectual (智力的) and developmental disabilities.
* 1st shift: 5:30 am-2:00 pm
* 2nd shift: 11:30 am-8:00 pm
Every other weekend required.
What we offer: Paid training/Flexible Schedule/PTO
1. How much can a caregiver earn if she chooses Night Shift (Option 1) and works for 12 hours?| A．$120. | B．$128. |
| C．$132. | D．$136. |
| A．Caregiver. | B．Full-time Housekeeper. |
| C．Licensed Practical Nurse. | D．Food Services Assistant. |
| A．The nurse must have a college degree. |
| B．The nurse needs to work 36 hours a week. |
| C．The nurse only has to work at the weekend. |
| D．The nurse can get 1,000 bonus after two years. |
6 . Oliver, the CTO of a high-tech company, loved to participate in all conversations at the C-suite level, regardless of topic. He was often the first to raise his hand for a project, appeared to have infinite capacity to get high-quality work done, and offered to assist his peers and direct reports. Oliver seemed to be all-in; optimistic, energetic, supportive, and someone who constituted to everyone.
However, the more Oliver participated, the more others around him were slighted. Instead of sparking creatively in others, his ideas outshone everyone else’s. He consumed time speaking in meetings, exhausting the oxygen level in the room. Oliver felt pumped up by how many of his ideas had been deployed but frustrated by others’ lack of sufficient effort.
While the CEO appreciated Oliver’s yield, she recognized he had to change his approach to keep the rest of the team productive. In response, Oliver worked out a plan to help address his cooperation challenges using techniques many other executives had deployed.
When we over-participate, we believe that we're being helpful. However, “helpfulness” is defined by the recipient, not the giver. Instead of improving his relationships with colleagues, Oliver robbed them of fulfillment by furnishing masses of ideas. They felt discouraged, interrupted, and excluded. To fix the issue, Oliver learned the value of asking two specific questions before offering his own ideas: “What have you thought of?” and “What would be most helpful for you at this point?” Surveying others to understand what’s helpful illuminates better avenues for our contribution: directly through our ideas, through coaching colleagues to create their own, or by building on what someone else has generated.
1. What can we learn about Oliver?| A．He lacks creativity. | B．He favours competition. |
| C．He works enthusiastically. | D．He behaves irresponsibly. |
| A．The team generated more diverse ideas. |
| B．Oliver’s colleagues became less productive. |
| C．Group meetings were more time-consuming. |
| D．Oliver’s teammates were inspired to work harder. |
| A．Hearing others’ voices. | B．Providing specific ideas. |
| C．Strengthening his leadership. | D．Building strong relationships. |
| A．When Leaders Fail to Keep the Team Productive |
| B．When Contributing Gets in the Way of Cooperating |
| C．How a Great Team Welcomes Ideas in a Discussion |
| D．How Active Participation Gives Rise to a Better Team |
7 . A college student in Alabama walked 32 kilometers in the dark to get to his new job. The story begins with Walter Carr's car breaking down the night before starting a new job at Bellhops, a furniture moving company.
Carr was unable to find a ride. So, he figured out how long it would take to walk from his house to the job in Pelham—32 kilometers away. He left at midnight so that he could make it to the customer's house by 8:00 am the next morning.
Pelham police saw him walking along a highway at 4:00 am. So, they stopped to see if he needed help. After hearing his story, they took him to a restaurant for breakfast and then to a church where he could safely wait until 8:00 am.
The police then took Carr to the home of customer Jenny Lamey. Lamey said that even though Carr had just walked the entire night, he refused her offer to rest. He just wanted to start working. While he worked, he talked with the customer, telling her how much he liked her kitchen.
Reporter Carol Robinson of the Birmingham News wrote that Carr also shared another story with his customer. He told Lamey that he and his mother moved from New Orleans, Louisiana to Birmingham, Alabama after losing their home in Hurricane Katrina. Katrina was an extremely destructive and deadly hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast of the U. S. in 2005.
Jenny Lamey later wrote this on Facebook: “I just can't tell you how touched I was by Walter and his journey.” She then started a GoFundMe page to help Walter with money to get his car fixed. When the CEO of Bellhops, Luke Marklin, learned of Carr's story, he drove from Tennessee to Alabama to give Walter his own 2014 Ford Escape.
Walter Carr's story touched many others around the United States. Within a few days, people gave over $ 73,000 to his GoFundMe page. Carr has decided to give a part of the donations to the Birmingham Education Foundation. And he has received more offers for jobs and scholarships for schools.
1. Why did Carr walk 32 kilometers the entire night?| A．To enjoy a thrilling adventure alone. |
| B．To make a good impression at a new job. |
| C．To win customers' praise and compliment. |
| D．To do some physical exercise for himself. |
| A．Hardworking and kind. | B．Adventurous and brave. |
| C．Humorous and generous. | D．Humble but stubborn. |
| A．She offered him more jobs | B．She gave him her own Ford Car. |
| C．She started a GoFundMe page. | D．She donated some money to him. |
| A．The tough experience of a young man | B．Good methods to win praise from boss. |
| C．Keep responsible spirits to fulfill anything. | D．A young man's persevering attitude to life |
8 . Half of all work tasks will be handled by machines by 2025 in a shift likely to worsen inequality, a World Economic Forum report has forecast.
The think tank said a "robot revolution" would create 97 million jobs worldwide but destroy almost as many, leaving some communities at risk. Routine or manual jobs in administration and data processing were most at threat of automation, WEF said. But it said there would be a need for new jobs in care, big data and the green economy.
The WEF surveyed 300 of the world's biggest companies, with more than 8 million employees globally. More than 50% of employers surveyed said they expected to speed up the automation of some roles in their companies, while 43% felt they were likely to cut jobs due to technology.
WEF said the pandemic （疫情） had sped up the adoption of new technologies as firms looked to cut costs and adopt new ways of working. But it warned workers now faced a double threat from "accelerating automation and the economic impact from the Covid-19".
"These things have deepened existing inequalities across labor markets and removed gains in employment made since the global financial crisis in 2007-2008," said Saadia Zahidi, managing director at WEF. "The window of opportunity for active management of this change is closing fast."
WEF said currently around a third of all work tasks were handled by machines, with humans doing the rest, but by 2025 the balance would shift. Roles that relied on human skills such as advising, decision-making, reasoning, communicating and interacting would rise in demand. There would also be a sudden large increase in demand for workers to fill green economy jobs, and new roles in areas like engineering and cloud computing.
But it said millions of routine or manual jobs would be displaced by technology, affecting the lowest paid, lowest skilled workers the most. It said millions would need to be re-skilled to cope with the change, while governments would have to provide "stronger safety nets" for displaced workers.
1. Who are included in “some communities” mentioned in Paragraph 2?| A．Unskilled workers. | B．Software engineers. |
| C．Career consultants. | D．Organic fanners. |
| A．To analyse the reliability of the figures and facts. |
| B．To provide supporting evidence for the main idea. |
| C．To introduce two events for discussion. |
| D．To highlight two causes of the effects. |
| A．Slow down the automation. |
| B．Strengthen social security. |
| C．Improve network safety. |
| D．Promote the Robot Revolution. |
| A．Further inequalities from the Robot Revolution. |
| B．A double threat from automation and pandemic. |
| C．Half of all work tasks to be lost. |
| D．Half of all work tasks to be automated. |
9 . Skills and job training for young people
Learn about the Youth Skills Connections Program (YSCP), which helps young people aged 15-29 build the skills today's employers are looking for and get real work experience.
How it works
Through the Youth Skills Connections Program you'll get:
• hands-on training with a local business, university or not-for-profit business development organizations, including industry associations
• in-demand skills that will make you more employable
• real work experience and connections that will make it easier for you to find employment
Who is qualified
You can apply if you're:
•between the ages of 15 and 29 as of your entry in the program
• a resident of Ontario, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Age requirements for some training programs may differ due to the individual requirements of the program. Some programs may only be available for youth between the ages 18 to 29.
If you are on social assistance, you can still apply to the Youth Skills Connections Program. Your monthly social assistance payment may not be affected.
How to apply
You need to apply directly to an organization offering the Youth Skills Connections Program. The list of organizations offering the Youth Skills Connections will be updated regularly. You can set up an appointment to discuss the application process or get more information by contacting the participating organization nearest to you.
1. What is the purpose of the Youth Skills Connections Program?| A．To help young people start a new business. |
| B．To provide young people with job training. |
| C．To prepare young people for college education. |
| D．To encourage young people to work for non-profits. |
| A．Age. | B．Citizenship. | C．Residential area. | D．Level of education. |
| A．By consulting social assistance services. |
| B．By contacting participating organizations. |
| C．By setting up an appointment with YSCP workers. |
| D．By uploading personal information to an appointed website. |
10 . How far would you go to make a good impression at a new job? A college student in Alabama walked 32 kilometers in the dark to get to his new job.
The story begins with Walter Carr's car breaking down the night before starting a new job. Carr was unable to find a ride. So, he figured out how long it would take to walk from his house to the job in Pelham-32 kilometers away. He left at midnight so that he could make it to the customer's house by 8：00 am the next morning.
Pelham police saw him walking along a highway at 4-00 am. So, they stopped to see if he needed help. After hearing his story, they took him to a restaurant for breakfast and then to a church where he could safely wait until 8：00 am. The police then took Carr to the home of customer Jenny Lamey. Lamey said that even though Carr had just walked the entire night, he refused her offer to rest. He just wanted to start working. While he worked, he talked with the customer, telling her how much he liked her kitchen.
Jenny Lamey later wrote this on Facebook："I just can't tell you how touched I was by Walter and his journey. He is kind and cheerful and he has big dreams! He is hardworking and tough. " She then started a GoFundMe page to help Walter with money to get his car fixed. When the CEO of Bellhops, Luke Marklin, learned of Carr's story, he drove from Tennessee to Alabama to give Walter his own 2014 Ford Escape.
Walter Carr's story touched many others around the United States. Within a few days, people gave over $ 73 ,000 to his GoFundMe page. Carr has decided to give a part of the donations to the Birmingham Education Foundation. And he has received more offers for jobs and scholarships for schools.
1. Why did Walter Carr decide to go to work on foot?| A．He wanted to challenge himself. | B．His car was damaged beyond repair. |
| C．He was unable to borrow a car. | D．He wished to be punctual for the job. |
| A．He broke traffic regulations. | B．He was blamed by his customer. |
| C．He was committed to his job. | D．He started to work after a short break. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Ambitious. | C．Generous. | D．Sensitive. |
| A．One has to suffer in order to get a good job. |
| B．A good impression is sure to bring one good money. |
| C．The efforts to leave a good impression are to pay off. |
| D．One has to give up something in return for donations. |
