1 . There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.
Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.
Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist website to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.
Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at the University of Texas in Austin can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course, booking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, there is a book called What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career since it was first published in 1970.
Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job
1. By logging on the Craigslist website, you can ________.| A．sell your old things | B．do some shopping online |
| C．create your own announcement board | D．get useful information about 450 cities |
| A．work on the airplane | B．buy a parachute |
| C．publish a book | D．find a suitable job |
| A．companies often put job information in local shops |
| B．the Internet is the most popular tool for job hunters in the US |
| C．Susan W. Miller's company is helping people choose careers |
| D．Califomia Career Services mainly serves university students |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
2 . Future Industries: Which Ones Will Rule?
As we move towards the future, it is important to consider which industries will have the greatest potential for growth and success. Here are a few of the most promising sectors:
Technology | The technology industry has been on an upward trend for years and shows no signs of slowing down. From artificial intelligence and virtual reality to blockchain and the Internet of Things, there are countless opportunities in this field. |
Healthcare | With an aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services, the healthcare industry is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. This includes everything from medical devices and medicines to telemedicine and home health care. |
Renewable energy | As concerns about climate change continue to mount, there is growing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources. Solar, wind, and hydropower are just a few of the renewable energy sectors that are ready for explosive growth. |
E-commerce | Online shopping has become increasingly popular over the past decade, and this trend shows no signs of stopping. As more people turn to e-commerce for their shopping needs, businesses in this space will continue to thrive. |
Education | With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, there is a growing need for workers with specialized skills and knowledge. This has led to a large increase in demand for education and training programmes, making this sector a promising one for investment. |
These are just a few of the many industries that are expected to see significant growth in the coming years. By keeping an eye on these trends, investors can position themselves for success in the future.
1. Which industry has been promoted by the continuous aging society?| A．Technology. | B．Healthcare. | C．E-commerce. | D．Education. |
| A．Global climate change. |
| B．The improvement of technology. |
| C．The shortage of non-renewable resources. |
| D．The globalization and industrial competition. |
| A．An increase in population. |
| B．The demand for online shopping. |
| C．The development of economy. |
| D．Training for talents with particular skills. |
3 . Andrea Speranza wanted to be a firefighter long before she had the right word for her wish. After one childhood adventure at a construction site ended with an iron nail embedded (嵌入) in her leg and an emergency call to the fire department, she found herself in awe. “As they gave me the medical treatment, I thought they could help everybody and do anything,” says the now 52-year-old.
In 2000, Andréa Speranza achieved her dream of becoming a firefighter joining the Halifax Regional Fire Service. Her job was exactly as satisfying as she imagined it would be, except for one thing: she still hadn’t seen another woman in her role — not in a magazine, not on television, not in real life. Speranza decided that she wanted to help young women see that they, too, could have a career like hers.
The result was Camp Courage, a program for girls aged 15 to 19 who want to learn more about firefighting. In 2006, Speranza and about 20 volunteers welcomed their first 17 participants, recruiting (招募) attendees through advertising in schools. Over the course of eight days, the girls discovered the ins and outs of being first. responders: learning how to put out fires, deliver first aid and even use the jaws of life (救生钳) on a car.
Camp Courage now runs one session every year in Halifax and is free to attend. To offset costs, Speranza and her fellow campers fundraise by holding everything from car washes to comedy nights. Hopeful campers must also submit an essay describing how they plan to help their community, or a specific individual in need. And they have to deliver on the plan—from building a bench for a senior at a bus stop to launching a local chapter of the Kids Help Phone.
Hundreds of girls have passed through Camp Courage, and 36 percent are doing exactly what 52-year-old Speranza hoped they would: working as first responders across the country. This past summer, the camp held its first session for young women in Halifax, as well as its first national camp in Calgary with plans to roll out more in 2023.
1. What do we know about Speranza?| A．She became a firefighter in her fifties. |
| B．She suffered great pain due to an accident! |
| C．She helped many young girls attend school. |
| D．She found her job as a firefighter undesirable. |
| A．Her family members’ advice. | B．Her unrealized ambitions. |
| C．Growing social demands. | D．Great lack of female firefighters. |
| A．Intellectual and humorous. | B．Courageous and inspiring. |
| C．Creative and influential. | D．Knowledgeable and ambitious. |
| A．Custom makes all things easy. |
| B．The early bird catches the worm. |
| C．Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. |
| D．A bird in the hand is worth than two in the bush. |
4 . When I was at school, I hated art. Growing up in north Wales, I was not able to rate higher than an E in my final exams. I wasn’t too upset; I thought I wasn’t going to choose it as a career.
By the time I was about four, I started sleepwalking. At night, I used to go under the stairs and scribble (乱画) on the wall. When I was 15, I was no longer just making scribbles. I was drawing anything from pictures of Marilyn Monroe to unrealistic paintings. I showed some to my art teachers. They said: “Why can’t you do this in class?” It was something I struggled to understand myself. I tried so hard to draw when I was awake, practising and using the same tools. But no matter what I did, I was unable to recreate the drawings.
Once I left school, I became a nurse, mainly helping people with brain injuries. I also met my partner. He is unbelievably supportive of my art and sleepwalking habits—he often films me as I work. And when I begin to paint in my sleep, I’ll use any tools I can find, sometimes knives and forks. That’s the only thing that worries my partner—that I’ll accidentally hurt myself. I have gone to various sleep clinics to try to get to the bottom of what’s happening, but nothing out of the ordinary was found health-wise. Alcohol or lack of sleep does bring the sleepwalking on more, though, so I am careful about that.
I have learned to hug my unusual talent and set up my first art exhibition in 2007 at my local in library to raise money for cancer research. Within a week, I had 160 calls from different media outlets and organizations wanting to hear about my art. I was over the moon. I then decided to leave my very fulfilling job in nursing and become a full-time artist.
1. Why wasn’t the author upset about her art final exams?| A．She got used to her E in art. | B．She had little interest in her study. |
| C．She was confident in herself. | D．She was unwilling to work in art field. |
| A．They felt worried about them. | B．They expressed doubt about them. |
| C．They were indifferent about them. | D．They showed confidence about them. |
| A．Extremely pleased. | B．Really concerned. | C．Highly annoyed. | D．Greatly shocked. |
| A．She always enjoys painting. | B．She is often injured by sleepwalking. |
| C．She has no trouble in sleepwalking now. | D．She makes full use of her sleepwalking talent. |
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8 . Characteristics of an excellent scientist
The Free Dictionary defines(定义) a scientist as a person having professional knowledge on one or more sciences, especially natural science or physical science.
Curiosity.
Patience.
Ethical (道德的)qualities.
In order to truly discover and use knowledge for the greater good, a scientist must have a desire to improve people’s life as well as the environment, since they are linked and they can affect each other in the long run. A scientist must report findings honestly regardless of personal or outside commercial (商业的) interests. Sticking to an old belief contradicted(反驳)by evidence is dishonest.
Working habits.
An excellent scientist even takes notes of the smallest observation, keeping it in mind and recording it.
| A．Becoming a scientist takes a long time. |
| B．An excellent scientist must be very curious about things. |
| C．It also defines a scientist as someone who uses scientific methods. |
| D．However, that belief shouldn’t be changed without powerful evidence. |
| E．He/ She can work well alone or in groups, depending on what’s needed. |
| F．To make discoveries in human knowledge, you have to think differently. |
| G．One of the main places that many scientists work in is the research laboratory. |
9 . Run! LunchDelivery Men!
It’s lunch time, and Guo Ziyang is on a mission: deliver seven hot meal orders in an hour.
He dashes into a downtown highrise, carrying a plastic container of hot beef noodles. There is no time to wait for the right elevator. He hops into the first one that opens, jumps out at the last stop and begins running up the stairs. After a quick handoff to the customer, he races down 20 flights.
Guo said he wolfs down four or five steamed buns before starting work every morning. “You’ll need the energy for various delivery missions, ” he said. “Sometimes, the buildings you deliver to don’t have elevators.
Guo works around Shanghai’s central business district. He joined Eleme only last year.
Nevertheless, Guo said he thrives on deadline pressure. “I’m the kind of person who likes challenging work, ” he added.
| A．One order down, six to go. |
| B．Sometimes, the elevators are crowded and take a long time. |
| C．But he has memorized the layouts of all the buildings in his area. |
| D．That’s really difficult, and if you arrive late, customers get angry. |
| E．The arrival of fooddelivery apps has transformed the country’s lunchtime culture. |
| F．The tradition of going out for a meal has been under pressure from the fast pace of urban life. |
| G．Sometimes, people ask them to pick up cigarettes, alcohol and other items, which they aren’t supposed to do. |
10 . Volunteering in your community gives you a chance to give back. You’ll feel that you are volunteering your time, and a local organization will benefit, too. Below are some tips on finding an organization that’s a good fit for you.
When you decide to volunteer, you may choose the first volunteer opportunity you come across.
Look for more than just the “standard” volunteer organization. When you think about volunteering, your mind may immediately focus on organizations such as soup kitchens, homeless shelters, or food banks. While those organizations are very worthy of your time, you may find other opportunities better fit your personality or skill set.
Pick an organization that will teach you something new. The first objective of volunteering is to help an organization and your community. However, volunteer opportunities can also benefit you. They can give you career experience you don’t have.
| A．Use a volunteer site to find a good match. |
| B．Some organizations will also offer you training and career development. |
| C．If that doesn’t work, consider finding another opportunity somewhere else. |
| D．These are the ones that you may not think of immediately but that still need help. |
| E．If you can’t narrow down the choices, start asking people you know where they volunteer. |
| F．Knowing the length of time you want to commit to can also help you choose an organization. |
| G．However, you’re likely to be happier at an organization that supports a cause you care about. |
