1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of people did the woman write about at first?

A．People who were famous.

B．People who had original ideas.

C．People who lived meaningful lives.

2. What made the woman take up journalism?

A．Her love for books.

B．Her teacher's support.

C．Her family background.

3. What happened to the magazine Female Focus under the woman's management?

A．It made much money.

B．It changed its cover.

C．It reduced its loss.

4. What does the woman think is the real challenge?

A．Draw readers' attention to the articles.

B．Design good covers of the magazine.

C．Find serious topics to write about.

2 . 你校英语外籍教师Mr. Harden暑假期间准备在本地开一家西餐小店，要找若干名高中生为无薪酬打工人员。下面是招聘启事:

Wanted

4 middle school students

Do service work and act as translators

Healthy and helpful

Contact wfpub@gmail.com

假如你叫李华，愿意应聘。请写一封电子邮件，介绍自己。词数100词左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Harden,
I happened to have read your advertisement.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

3 . What does the man work as now?

A．An official.

B．A lawyer.

C．A sales manager.

4 . What’s the point of studying? It’s something you might ask yourself if you’re studying for a degree and you’re struggling to complete homework or in an exam, especially if your friends seem to be out having a good time, or are working and earning lots of money.

Many of us choose to go to university as a first step towards a good career but sometimes that career is to go to university as a first step towards a good career but sometimes that career is hard to achieve and graduates end up doing something they are overqualified for. With the increasing costs of university, students begin to ask themselves whether a degree path is the best route into a career, There is a need for much better career advice and guidance into employment in addition to university education.

But other new research says that a degree will in the long run, earn you more. However there are differences in your earning potential. Dr Jack Britton says that “graduates of the 24 Russell Group universities earn an average of £33,500 after five years - about 40% more than those who studied at other universities.”

However, it has found it’s not just the location but other factors that can play a part in what you can earn, such as the subject a student chooses to study. It discovered that five years after graduation, the income gap between students who studied the subjects that attract the highest and lowest salaries can be considerable. Graduates in subjects such as law, medicine, dentistry as well, tend to do well. And as they progress, the pay gap between these careers and others, such as the creative arts, widens. There are factors too that influence what you might earn: Five years after graduation, men earn on average 14% more than women. Also, a student’s social background can have an effect, with those from better-off household much more likely to go to university and particularly a good one.

But if you still feel university doesn’t deliver the best opportunities then there are encouraging words from Alistair Jarvis, head of universities UK, who told BBC News that “Employs are demanding more graduates and graduates are half as likely to be unemployed as likely to be unemployed as non-graduates. There are many good graduate outcomes coming from universities” So may all that studying is worth it-after all ‘no pain, no gain’!

1. Why do students start to question whether to go to university or not?

A．Because of the heavy studying burden.

B．Because they can’t get a degree after graduation.

C．Because they don’t need a degree for their career.

D．Because of the increasing costs of university.

2. Which major may most probably lead to a lower-earning career?

A．Medicine.	B．Law.
C．Creative arts.	D．Dentistry.

3. Which of the following is most likely to be fired according to Alistair Jarvis?

A．Graduates.	B．Non-graduates.
C．Doctors.	D．Employers.

4. What can be inferred from this passage?

A．Russell Group universities are top ones.

B．Most students go to university to get a good career.

C．One’s location has no effect on his income.

D．Graduates often have more academic qualifications than required for a particular job.

5 . Security guard, truck driver, salesperson—year after year, these jobs appear on lists of the unhappiest careers. Although many factors can make a job _________ —unusual hours, low pay, no chance for advancement—these three jobs _________ for another reason: a lack of small talk.

Psychologists have long said that connecting with others is central to our well-being, but just how much conversation we require is under _________ . In one study, researchers overheard undergraduates for four days and then _________ each conversations either “small talk” (“What do you have there? Pop corn? Yummy!”) or “serious” (“Did they break up soon after?”). They found that the second type is connected with happiness—the happiest students had roughly twice as many “serious” talks as the unhappiest ones. Small talk, meanwhile, _________ only ten percent of their conversation, versus almost 30 percent of conversation among the unhappiest students.

However, don’t just consider small talk _________ yet. Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding. Chatting with strangers could _________ our morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists found that those who chatted with other train passengers reported a more pleasant journey than those who didn’t.

Small talk can also help us feel connected to our _________ . People who smiled at, made eye contact with and _________ spoke with their Starbucks baristas (咖啡师) reported a greater sense of __________ than those who rushed through the transaction (交易). __________ , when volunteers broke the silence of the art gallery to chat with gallery-goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected to the exhibit than those who were not __________.

Of course, some of us are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger. In one study, people who were rated “less curious” by researchers had trouble getting a conversation __________ on their own. People who were considered “curious”, meanwhile, needed no help   __________ conversations about ordinary things like favorite holidays into friendly exchanges. A “curious mindset,” the researchers concluded, can lead to “positive social __________.”

Therefore, go ahead—small talk needn’t be idle, and nosiness isn’t all bad.

1.

A．rewarding

B．depressing

C．exhausting

D．challenging

2.

A．stand out

B．turn up

C．give off

D．put forward

3.

A．negotiation

B．construction

C．investigation

D．examination

4.

A．divided

B．entitled

C．imposed

D．cataloged

5.

A．figured out

B．made up

C．look over

D．added to

6.

A．worthless

B．essential

C．boring

D．ridiculous

7.

A．occupy

B．satisfy

C．brighten

D．spoil

8.

A．emotions

B．heart

C．customers

D．surroundings

9.

A．purposefully

B．briefly

C．continuously

D．generally

10.

A．responsibility

B．security

C．belonging

D．achievement

11.

A．Consequently

B．Oppositely

C．Unexpectedly

D．Similarly

12.

A．approached

B．attached

C．addressed

D．attended

13.

A．breaking

B．pausing

C．rolling

D．stopping

14.

A．evolving

B．substituting

C．adapting

D．transforming

15.

A．interaction

B．standard

C．impact

D．involvement

6 . I believe honesty is one of the greatest gifts there is． I know they call it a lot of fancy names these days． But it doesn't make any difference what they call it； it's still what makes a man a good citizen． This is my code， and I try to live by．

I've been in the taxi business for thirty﹣five years， and I know there is a lot about it that is not so good． Taxi drivers have to be rough fellows． You've got to be tough to fight the New York traffic eight hours a day， these days． Because taxi drivers are tough， people get the wrong impression that they are bad． Taxi drivers are just like other people． Most of them will shake down as honest fellows． You read in the Papers almost every week where a taxi driver turns in money or jewels or bonds， stuff like that people leave in their cabs． If they weren't honest， you wouldn't be reading those stories in the papers．

One time in Brooklyn， I found a diamond ring in my cab． I remembered helping a lady with a lot of stuff that day， so I went back to where I had dropped her off． It took me almost two days to trace her down in order to return her ring to her． I didn't get as much as "thank you．" Still， I felt good because I had done what was right． I think I felt better than she did．

I was born and raised in Ireland and lived there until I was nineteen years old． I came to this country in 1913 where I held several jobs to earn a few dollars before being a soldier in World War I． After the war， I bought my own cab and have owned one ever since． It hasn't been too easy at times， but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit put away for a rainy day．

People ask me about tips． As far as I know， practically everyone will give you something． Come to think of it， most Americans are pretty generous． I always try to be nice to everyone， whether they tip or not． I believe in God and try to be a good member of my parish （教区）． I try to act toward others like I think God wants me to act． I have been trying this for a long time， and the longer I try， the easier it gets．

1. What does the writer really want to express in the first paragraph？

A．Honesty is called a lot of fancy names．

B．Honesty is more important than anything else．

C．Honesty brings him whatever he wants in life．

D．All people think he is honest whatever he does．

2. The underlined words in Paragraph Two can be best replaced by　 　．

A．pretend to be

B．try to learn from

C．prove to be

D．have to be

3. The writer mentioned the experience of returning the ring in order to　 　．

A．show most drivers are honest

B．show most passengers are forgetful

C．show the lady was too impolite

D．show taxi drivers live a hard life

4. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage？

A．Honesty and its fancy names

B．How to be an honest driver

C．Honesty， a must for a taxi driver

D．Honesty makes me happy

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man learn about the job?

A．From an agency.

B．From the Internet.

C．From the newspaper.

2. What will the man probably do next?

A．Learn to type faster.

B．Start working right away.

C．Pick up an application from the woman.

8 . I had not yet had the opportunity to do work experience． Therefore， I was _____ to start it． I was a little nervous_____， but everybody was so friendly and welcoming that I felt at ease _____．

My first_____was to help with checking if the website links， telephone numbers and addresses were _____on the website． I also learned how to construct the weekly newsletter that is_____each Friday to all registered members．

During my work _____， the staff were always attentive and ready to   _____， which really made me understand how to work _____at the job I was doing． I also feel that I have become more _____and confident with learning new skills， being punctual and _____according to the dress code （着装标准）．

I would advise anyone_____to do work experience to be on time and   willing to learn new skills needed for an office _____． I can also say that although you will initially feel _____about your first day in work experience，   _____   you have become familiar with your job and the staff， you will soon feel a part of the _____．

I have thoroughly_____my experience and I am very grateful to all the staff for giving me the opportunity to work at their office and for making me feel _____．

In conclusion， I would _____everybody to undertake work experience﹣it is an excellent way to _____     skills and experience of a work environment and will make you feel more confident for future careers．

1.

A．eager

B．confident

C．patient

D．scared

2.

A．after all

B．at first

C．more or less

D．now and then

3.

A．frequently

B．eventually

C．immediately

D．occasionally

4.

A．plan

B．dream

C．task

D．attempt

5.

A．correct

B．elegant

C．smooth

D．steady

6.

A．turned over

B．given away

C．passed on

D．sent out

7.

A．absence

B．interview

C．application

D．experience

8.

A．help

B．cheer

C．accuse

D．scold

9.

A．regularly

B．effectively

C．comfortably

D．quickly

10.

A．satisfied

B．popular

C．familiar

D．reasonable

11.

A．analyzing

B．dressing

C．designing

D．trading

12.

A．affording

B．wishing

C．bothering

D．happening

13.

A．equipment

B．building

C．decoration

D．environment

14.

A．curious

B．concerned

C．nervous

D．crazy

15.

A．once

B．before

C．since

D．as

16.

A．team

B．country

C．job

D．family

17.

A．ignored

B．enjoyed

C．forgotten

D．started

18.

A．awful

B．energetic

C．awkward

D．welcome

19.

A．order

B．force

C．demand

D．recommend

20.

A．learn

B．require

C．acquire

D．master

9 . Finding a winter job is often a proof(证明) that you’re growing up, and it’s also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!

Retail (零售) Sales

Retail offers plenty of opportunity for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are expected to take on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.

Food Service

A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the opportunity to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 4005077 for more information.

Babysitter

This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just call 4005076.

Housekeeping

This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 4005079

1. How much can you earn at least in two hours as a retailer?

A．$20.	B．$16.
C．$12.	D．$10.

2. Which number would you call if you hope to work in a hotel?

A．4005075.	B．4005079.
C．4005076.	D．4005077.

3. Which of the following jobs may attract teens who want to be a teacher?

A．Retail Sales.	B．Babysitter.
C．Food Service.	D．Housekeeping.

4. Which job suits you best if you are good at team work?

A．Retail Sales.	B．Babysitter.
C．Food Service.	D．Housekeeping.

5. Who is the text mainly written for?

A．Teens faced with communication problems.

B．Those dreaming of becoming a housekeeper.

C．Teens who want a part-time job in the winter.

D．Those who plan to start their own business.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What's the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Boss and secretary.

B．Teacher and student.

C．Interviewer and interviewee.

2. Which language does the woman speak well?

A．English.

B．Spanish.

C．Italian.

3. What does the woman want to be?

A．A Spanish teacher.

B．A manager assistant.

C．A company secretary.

4. What do we know about the woman?

A．She does well in typing.

B．She works in a company now.

C．She expects to get a driving license.