1 . When Meglan Enz was 10 years old, she decorated her bedroom walls with posters, stickers, and pages torn from magazines of anything tied to the military. Then one day there was a fire in her grandparents’ house on the family farm in Hollister, California. Among the firefighters, there was a woman. Her head was covered with a helmet and self-contained breathing apparatus (设备). And she carried different tools. Enz was shocked.
“They let you do that?” the young Enz asked as the female firefighter approached. “You’re actually a firefighter?” “Yes,” she responded. “And I hope one day, you’ll think about it because we need a lot more women in the fire service.” And with that, the woman planted a seed in Enz’s young mind. Enz is now in her third season with CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection).
While the data about the number of women in CAL FIRE only dates back to 2019, they account for about 5.5 percent of the 8,300 workforce. The job is hard for everyone — male or female. Battling wildfires requires both physical and psychological (心理的) strength. Climate change has created increasingly dry conditions across California, which has led to a rise in the intensity (强度) and time of the fires spreading across the state. Fire season now runs for as long as 10 months out of the year.
When Enz thinks back to that interaction she had as a child with the female firefighter, she realizes that moment has never left her. Recently, Enz was coming off a fire line when she met a six-year-old girl, who was very excited about seeing a female firefighter. “This is so cool,” the girl said as she looked up at Enz. Enz realized she had grown into that stranger who changed the course of her own life.
1. What caused Enz to change her career goal?| A．A teacher’s guidance on her career. |
| B．Her interest in collecting magazines and posters. |
| C．Her childhood experience of fighting a fire. |
| D．A female firefighter’s encouraging words. |
| A．Wildfires are becoming more serious nowadays. |
| B．Female firefighters face more challenging tasks. |
| C．CAL FIRE has caught young firefighters’ attention. |
| D．California has taken effective measures to control wildfires. |
| A．She was concerned about her talking to strangers. |
| B．She decided to change people’s attitudes to her profession. |
| C．She felt proud to influence others in a positive way. |
| D．She was eager to make more contributions to society. |
| A．Responsible and generous. | B．Determined and inspiring. |
| C．Considerate and sincere. | D．Independent and organized. |
2 . Candy Funhouse, an online retailer (零售商) of candy treats from chocolate bars to gummies (软糖) and licorice (甘草糖), is hiring for a $78,000 a year, work-from-home job as its Chief Candy Officer. The job includes: “leading candy board meetings, being the head taste tester... and all things fun.”
Several thousand candidates have already applied for the position, which was posted on LInkedIn in July, said Chief Executive Officer Jamal Hejazi. He noted that he’s been surprised by such a huge number of “golden ticket” themed applications and even some carefully prepared videos of entire families offering to share the tasting duties and salary.
Candy Funhouse, based outside of Toronto, is headed by a quartet of siblings whose parents owned donut shops and a local restaurant. “My brother Mo, a candyhead, founded it in 2018 and my mother was employee No. 2”, said Hejazi, adding that he and a younger sister and brother later joined the firm.
The family hoped to distinguish their company from other highly successful online competitors such as Mars, Hershey and Amazon with a weird mix of products, no minimum orders — “we’ll sell one lollipop (棒棒糖)” — and a strong push on social media.
The company said the Chief Candy Officer position is open to applicants as young as five years old — although parental permission would likely be required. Many parents have filmed their child filling out the application and posted it online.
Hejazi also noted that reports on social media claiming that the Chief Candy Officer will be required to eat 3, 500 pieces of candy per month are incorrect. (That number represents the different varieties the company stocks.) “That would be 117 a day,” Hejazi said. “That’s too many!”
1. What is the duty of a Chief Candy Officer?| A．Tasting candies. | B．Selecting board members. |
| C．Paying staffs. | D．Making Chocolate bars. |
| A．Their fun will soon disappear. | B．They have to share salary with their family. |
| C．They may face fierce competitions. | D．Their parents must approve their applications. |
| A．It offers special discounts. | B．It doesn’t set limits on customers’ orders. |
| C．It focuses on a single kind of product. | D．It doesn’t rely on social media. |
| A．They are wonderful. | B．They are incomplete. |
| C．They are unreasonable. | D．They are boring. |
3 . If you begin a new job, it is important for you to make the right impression from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know what to do.
●First impressions can last forever.
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●Pay attention to introductions. One of the first things that your supervisor (主管) may do is to introduce you to co-workers.
●Never be the first one to leave. Observe what your co-workers do around quitting time (下班时间).
If you follow the suggestions above, you will make it through the first days at a new job.
| A．Get to work on time |
| B．Here are four suggestions for you |
| C．You should keep your promise |
| D．Try to work harder to have a rise |
| E．Be sure to make a good impression |
| F．These co-workers will be important to you |
| G．It doesn’t look good for you to be eager to leave |
4 . Many studies have been conducted to discover the benefits of volunteering. Volunteer work means to carry out a duty or a job without expecting repayment or reward. The concept is very popular in advanced or rich countries. But in some countries, many people look at volunteering as a waste of time and effort.
One person is immediately seen as selfless and helpful when one volunteers to help out someone such as a friend, teacher or parent.
Besides, volunteering with an organization such as orphanages, community centers and other non-profit organizations allows you to interact with society at large. In addition to helping these organizations carry out their duties, you not only gain experience but can learn a variety of skills.
Thus, with so many benefits, students, in particular, should be allowed to participate volunteer activities.
| A．You will feel you are proud |
| B．Your will feel you are respected |
| C．This is especially beneficial to students |
| D．One should actively be involved in volunteering |
| E．However, one can get many benefits from volunteering |
| F．They can learn some useful interpersonal and organizational skills |
| G．Volunteering also exposes one to many interesting ideas and issues |
5 . When office workers were sent home in the spring of 2020, managers suddenly faced a new challenge: how to monitor teams that were working remotely.
A new book, “Leading at a Distance”, by James Citrin and Darleen Derosa of Spencer Stuart, an executive-search firm, attempts to provide some practical tips for managers dealing with staff whom they do not see face to face.
The authors are not in the gloomy(阴暗的) camp that believes remote working is a disaster. They think it can be just as effective as face-to-face work.
They point out that the ability to hire people who can work anywhere means that businesses will find it easier to develop more diverse workforces. A study by McKinsey, a consultancy(咨询公司) ,found that 70% of companies thought remote hiring would help in this respect.
The book offers some useful advice. For starters, keep virtual teams small. The upper threshold(界限) seems to be around a dozen. A study found that 37% of low-performing teams had 13 or more members. In addition, the best-performing teams tended to be drawn from one department, such as marketing, rather than from across the firm.
Mr. Citrin and Ms. Derosa also warn of the dangers of virtual meetings. Just because it is possible to schedule one does not mean it is necessary or wise to do so. Poorly run meetings do not just waste time, they threaten the ability to meet deadlines, adding to workers’ stress. Long meetings should have breaks, allowing for a gap between sessions in an hourly schedule.
A few things must change when people work remotely. But not everything does. Managers will need to make a more determined effort to keep in contact with their staff. If, as most people expect, a hybrid(混合的) model emerges with remote working a couple of days a week, there will be plenty of space for interaction when managers and team members are both present.
1. What did James Citrin and Darleen Derosa attempt to do in the book?| A．Provide some tips for employees. |
| B．Help managers to see staff face to face. |
| C．Raise some questions on working remotely. |
| D．Address some practical matters on remote managing. |
| A．To keep in touch with staff in different ways. |
| B．To employ more hard-working labor forces. |
| C．To have easy access to various labor forces. |
| D．To hire less labor forces working in foreign countries. |
| A．The dangers of wasting time. |
| B．The need to schedule meetings. |
| C．The disadvantages of online meetings. |
| D．The things we should avoid in meetings. |
| A．How to lead remotely. |
| B．How to hold virtual meetings. |
| C．How to keep in contact with managers. |
| D．How to tackle affairs when working remotely. |
6 . My students frequently ask me how I planned out my career to become president of Fidelity Investments. I always tell them, “There was no grand plan; I backed into my career one step at a time.” In this tough economy and ever-changing world, it is more important than ever to smartly evaluate each step in your career. To prepare for whatever surprises lie ahead, try to make choices today that will maximize your options in the future.
Gaining transferable (可转移的) knowledge begins with the choices you make at school. You want your education to provide you with the necessary skills and expertise to succeed in a wide variety of jobs.
Once you have finished your formal education, search for jobs that will allow you to further expand your transferable knowledge—to help you find your next job. Let’s say you take a job putting together airplane leases. Within a few years, you could become the world’s expert on the subject.
Remember gaining transferable knowledge is only one piece of the puzzle.
Of course, you can build your network to some degree without changing jobs.
| A．You can make yourself more attractive. |
| B．Gain transferable expertise and form close bonds with your colleagues. |
| C．Your next step should help you expand your web of personal relationships. |
| D．This later helped me evaluate and start business units throughout the world. |
| E．You can attend conferences or participate in committees at trade associations. |
| F．This means that you need to make smart choices about the courses you will follow. |
| G．However, this narrow expertise probably won’t help you in any other line of work. |
7 . Here are some jobs that let you make a direct impact on others’ lives.
A career advisor
Career advisors help to lighten graduates’ load, often working at high schools, colleges or universities. In addition to consulting with students to help them make career decisions, the advisors also help students practice important job-seeking skills. Although some employers prefer applicants to have a master’s degree in counseling (咨询), not all require one. Pursuing a bachelor of psychology or counseling is a great place to start.
A nutritionist
As far as industries go, health care likely offers the most jobs that help people. Nutritionists work in hospitals, schools or nursing homes to help create meal plans to improve the health of their clients (客户). Along with a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, clinical nutrition or a related field, you’ll need to be licensed in most states.
A personal trainer
Personal trainers work with people of all ages to build custom fitness plans. Along with performing physical assessments and creating training programs, personal trainers also inspire their clients to stick to a plan so they achieve desired results. You should have a college diploma, along with an associate’s degree in a health or fitness field, and you will need to pass an exam to receive your license.
A special education teacher
A special school can be a place for students with emotional, behavioral or learning challenges. Special education teachers are there to teach them to reach their full potential. As a special education teacher, you should plan and teach lessons according to students’ specific needs and abilities. Special education teachers must have a bachelor’s degree and a state-issued certification.
Find more information on www.jobseeker.com.
1. What do the four jobs have in common?| A．The income is high. | B．They are helpful. |
| C．They are in demand. | D．The requirements are low. |
| A．A career advisor. | B．A nutritionist. |
| C．A personal trainer. | D．A special education teacher. |
| A．Full potential. |
| B．A driving license. |
| C．A master’s degree in psychology. |
| D．Professional teaching abilities. |
8 . Located in the rolling hills of Agoura, California, Camp Kinneret provides children aged 4-14 with a classic, outdoor day camp experience. Working at camp is an opportunity to be part of an intentional, growth-oriented community as a role model and leader of your campers.
Staff Work
Most staff will ride the bus to camp each day with their campers from various Conejo and San Fernando Valley cities. Summer camp jobs include:
•Day Camp Staff working in a specific group for the period of the summer participating in all activities throughout the day.
•Swim Instructors working in a team of 4-6 to ensure the safety of campers of all ages and abilities at the pool.
•Activity Instructors leading campers at activity areas that include horse riding, animal care, nature & ecology, wilderness play, farming & gardening, performing arts and more!
•Resident Camp Staff spending each week guiding kids through a variety of on-site and off-site adventure-based activities including backpacking, mountain biking, climbing and more!
Staff Benefits
Camp Kinneret allows you to gain a summer’s worth of leadership development that you won’t find elsewhere! Salaries are based on position and previous experience. The range for a first-year staff member is $5,100-$7,000 for a 10-week summer.
Staff Requirements
Applicants must be college-aged or older, have summer housing available in the Greater Los Angeles Area and be able to serve from Jun. 6th to Aug. 6th, 2022(Mon.—Fri., 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.).
If you are interested in personal growth and development(for yourself and for others), fill out the online application and select a group interview to attend virtually or in person.
1. Who will be responsible for weekly adventure-based activities?| A．Day Camp Staff. | B．Swim Instructors. |
| C．Activity Instructors. | D．Resident Camp Staff. |
| A．They must be college students. | B．They must work for two months at camp. |
| C．They must have enough camp experience. | D．They must have jobs in the Los Angeles area. |
| A．A notice of staff wanted. | B．A tourist guide. |
| C．A survey on camp marketing. | D．A summer camp poster. |
9 . Mariana Bechtel isn’t exactly someone who avoids stress. Throughout her, she has pursued high-pressure management jobs: “I’m hard core,” says the 44-yearold wife and mother of two. “I wanted to be on top at work, and I wanted to be a great mom” –one who could attend baseball games, drive and help with homework even after an hour-long commute （通勤）on workdays, more often than not, with a5 a.m. marathon-training run.
However, after months of losing sleep, dropping weight and feeling pushed to lose her mind, Mariana Bechtel decided she had to address her stress-and turn it to her advantage. The new job she recently switched to still has its share of pressure, but with more support from her boss and more flexibility in her schedule, she says she feels great.
Contrary to popular belief, stress doesn’t have to be a soul-sucking, health-damaging force. But few people know how to transform their stress into the positive kind that helps them reach their goals.
A recent research confirms that gaining control over job demands, doing work with meaning and purpose and enjoying support and encouragement from co-workers are all linked to beneficial stress. Simply changing attitudes and expectations about stress-through coaching, training or peer-support groups-can also develop the constructive kind of stress.
“Stress is paradoxical,” says Alia Crum, a research scholar. “On one hand, it can be the thing that hurts us most. On the other, it’s fundamental to psychological and physical growth. The attitude that we view and approach stress will shift the outcome.”
1. What is Mariana Bechtel’s new job like?| A．It is health-damaging. |
| B．It is physically demanding. |
| C．It has little stress. |
| D．It has flexible worktime. |
| A．Stress can be turned beneficial. |
| B．Too much stress is harmful to health. |
| C．It’s hard to balance work and family. |
| D．Every job has its own advantage. |
| A．By refusing the boss’s demands |
| B．By taking up a meaningful job. |
| C．By supporting co-workers. |
| D．By sticking to our attitude to stress. |
| A．Stress has far-reaching effects. | B．Stress has several disadvantages. |
| C．Stress has two opposite features. | D．Stress is not necessary at all. |
10 . Volunteers Wanted
Elephant Volunteer Project, Laos
The 7-day volunteering programme is your gateway to feeling like a part of the elephant conservation team! You will start by following the 3-day visitor programme. Then you will be asked to assist us in the center’s development by participating in projects on site. Your activities may include things like: maintenance work (painting, construction, cleaning, gardening); observing and recording of elephant behaviour; making enrichment tools and materials for the elephants.
Portugal: Experience Life in a European Town While You Help Its People
Portugal was one of the countries that led the “discovery” of the Americas, but now it struggles with economic recession(经济衰退) while the people suffer the consequences. As a volunteer in Portugal, you can serve in the city of Beja. You can teach youth and adults in classrooms and municipal(市政的) learning centers.
St. Lucia: Visit a Caribbean Paradise and Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
St. Lucia is one of the world’s most beautiful islands. However, in this tropical paradise, children face life-limiting nutrition, health and education challenges. That’s why we need your help to care for these children, provide them with nutritious meals, as well as educate and encourage the children’s parents.
Social Worker and Construction Volunteering Work in Nepal
Most of the schools in rural Nepal consist of simple stone structures with no water or electricity. They have no bright classrooms, toilets or playgrounds, and no libraries. Most students do not even have drinking water. Volunteer Society Nepal (VSN) places international volunteers for construction and manual work in the areas most in need. VSN asks you to paint, construct or repair necessary buildings. These projects are usually funded by your own contributions.
1. What may volunteers do both in Laos and Nepal?| A．Do some gardening. | B．Raise their own funds. |
| C．Paint and construct things. | D．Make some tools and materials. |
| A．Laos. | B．Portugal. | C．St. Lucia. | D．Nepal. |
| A．Education. | B．Economy. |
| C．After-school activities. | D．Wildlife protection. |
