1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Miss Lan going to work as in Ola city?

A．A teacher.

B．A nurse.

C．A doctor.

2. What worries Miss Lan so much?

A．The people in Ola are not friendly.

B．The work in Ola is hard to do.

C．She has no friends in Ola.

3. How will Miss Lan keep in touch with Mr. Huang after she arrives in Ola?

A．By letter.

B．By phone.

C．By e-mail.

2 . Exploring work possibilities is quite an emotional challenge for people. The desire to simplify the process by focusing on one attractive option, instead of keeping your eyes open for even more possibilities to add to your list, can be very strong. Naturally, we'd rather make a decision and get on with our lives.     1     However, putting off a decision until after you have done your detective work can pay off in ways you can't even imagine now. So, learn to explore work possibilities as though it was a treasure hunt.

Uncertainty is not the only challenge holding you back.     2     You may be unwilling to ask strangers about their work or to ask your colleagues for help because you fear rejection. Or, you may fear failure. Don't let these fears block your search. Remember that one definition of success is ^u doing your very best to realize your dreams. “     3    

There are three ways to learn about work possibilities that you already know exist and to discover more possibilities.

1. The easiest and quickest way is to read career information materials available on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines.

2.     4    They can give you an “ insider's opinion. “ Spend your time with people as constructively as possible by asking about the local situation or other things not covered in print materials.

3. The best way to learn about the work is to “ try it on for size “ by getting some related experience.

    5    That greatly increases your ability to “mix and match” information later on to discover, or even create, work possibilities that would be ideal for you.

A．Identify your own ability.

B．Explore as many options as possible.

C．We wouldn't like to live with uncertainty.

D．The only way you can fail is to do nothing.

E．Talk to people who are knowledgeable about the work.

F．The following is what you should do to explore work possibilities.

G．Fear is most likely the biggest emotional challenge to successful career building.

3 . 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.

4 . How to Prepare for a Job Interview

A job interview is one of the longest and most frightening ways of making first impression(印象).    1    . To prepare for a job interview, use these tips.

Respond well and timely to the Invitation to interview.    2    .Most interview invitations are sent by email and it is polite to reply by email, in a brief, pleasant and sincere manner. Thank the sender for their time and for the invitation to the interview, making it clear that you will appear at the determined time.

Research the company's background. Start by looking into their future goals and plans. Carrying out the interview with this in mind will make you seem like a good long-term investment(投资).    3    .

Think of questions to ask your interviewer. Taking an active part in the interview gives a good impression of your level of interest in the job.    4    . However, avoid asking anything that can be easily answered through a quick Internet search.

    5    . It's best to prepare for all sorts of questions by thinking about your own work goals, long-term plans, past successes, and work strengths. In addition, you should get ready for the seemingly simple questions that most employers like to throw at their interviewees.

A．Think over your own goals and plans.

B．Guess what questions your interviewer may ask.

C．Avoid asking your interviewer personal questions.

D．However, it's also your chance to get on an employer's good side.

E．It's a good idea to prepare at least three questions to ask your interviewer.

F．Replying to the invitation already forms a part of your interview impression.

G．Also, be ready to talk about the organization and the job you are applying for.

5 . Many people think only professionals—engineers, accountants, teachers, etc.—have careers.    1     Even if you’ve never had a paid job, you still have a career. Your career is the sum of your life and work. It includes all your activities and experiences. Your schooling, your volunteer work, and even your relationships with your family are all big parts of your career.     2    

During your career, you will have a variety of jobs, occupations and roles. People used to think of a job as full-time, permanent, paid work done for an employer at a work site. But in our changing world, a job is a set of duties or tasks. It can be paid or unpaid.     3     Even someone who is self-employed has a job.

An occupation is a group of jobs with similar responsibilities that require a common set of skills.     4     Programmers may have permanent or temporary jobs working for specific employers, be self-employed, work full-time or part-time, be paid for their work or volunteer their services. They may change jobs or hold several jobs at one time but, until they change the type of duties or tasks they perform, they are still computer programmers.

    5     We all play a number of roles in our lives and our roles often change over time. For example, Kris works four days a week as a receptionist in a clinic and takes evening courses in social work. She also sews gymnastic wear for her neighbor who sells it at summer markets. Now Kris has at least three roles.

A．A role is a part you play.

B．Actually everyone has a career.

C．In other words, your career is your life story.

D．For example, computer programmer is an occupation.

E．As a matter of fact, a job is different from a role in some way.

F．It can be completed at a work site, at home, or somewhere else.

G．The following is about your work, your family, and your life story.

6 . Companies employing workers all hope to keep the workplace safe. Job-related injuries are something that responsible employers avoid. They take the time and use company resources to make sure that the people who come to work each day are safe.

Not only does this make good sense from a moral standpoint, but it also makes good financial sense. If a worker is injured on the job, it costs the company in terms of lost man hours, increased insurance costs, workers' compensation premiums (赔偿金), and legal costs.

Productivity is lost when other workers have to stop doing their jobs to deal with the situation. Even after the injured worker has been sent home or taken to hospital, other employees may be unfocused or need to take time off from work in the result of the incident.

When a workplace is safe, workers feel more comfortable and confident when they are in that environment. Productivity gets a promotion, and profits follow suit. Absence also drops when employers take steps to carry out an effective safety program.

Investing in a good safety program brings with it other benefits too. When employees feel safe in the workplace and absence rates are kept down, they can focus on serving the company's customers properly. Many companies offer products or services that are similar to those that other companies carry or provide. Customers will decide which companies they want to deal with based on which one they feel provides the best customer service. Increased absence means longer wait times and customers are quite prepared to move on to another company they feel will be able to help them in a more timely manner if they are not getting the level of attention that they deserve.

Everyone in the workplace has a duty and a responsibility to do whatever they can to keep the working environment safe. Managers should deal with employee concerns about safety issues in an appropriate manner.

1. What bad effect does an incident have according to the text?

A．The company may close down.

B．Workers may be hard to concentrate.

C．The quality of products may decline.

D．Workers may refuse to work again.

2. What do we know about the safe workplace from paragraph 4?

A．It can inspire workers' creativity.

B．It can bring workers a higher pay.

C．It can put an end to workers, absence.

D．It can bring the employer more money.

3. On what condition will the customers move on to another company according to the text?

A．If they can't get a safer product.

B．If they have to wait for a long time to get deserved attention.

C．If they feel the company can't provide a safer workplace for them.

D．If they find the company provides the same products as others offer.

4. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?

A．How to Create a Safer Workplace

B．How Employees Can Protect Themselve

C．Why Safety Is Important in the Workplace

D．Companies Are Ensuring Employees' Safety

7 . Need a job in your spare time?

Do you want to make some extra money in your spare time? Here are some choices.

Technical support

It seems almost everyone has a friend who is a technical genius. Such people earn money using their talent. If you are one of them, you could be responsible for technical support in your college or university and get your part-time job for a college student. You can help your friends with programs install and market services on different sites and social media. Set your hours free and enjoy the process of earning money by doing your favorite.

Tutor

A lot of students hire a tutor to help them in high school or college. If you are good at some subjects, why not work as a peer tutor? You help your friends and earn money at the same time. If you know foreign languages, you can earn more. All you need to do is make an appropriate advertisement of your services using college newspapers. One of the best things about being a tutor is that you can set your hours.

Fitness instructor

If your college or university has a fitness center and you are a sporty person, go and sign up for this job. You will have an absolute free opportunity to engage yourself in sports. You need to be a good psychologist, because you’re going to work with people and it’ll be your job to persuade and motivate them to become sporty, healthy and strong. Being a fitness instructor is a perfect position for those who love to help others and want to make more friends.

Babysitter

Babysitting is quite a widespread and nice opportunity for students to make extra money while having a lot of fun. You can apply for a job at college day-care centers or consider babysitting for families you know.

1. Who are the part-time jobs intended for?

A．College students.	B．Language teachers.
C．Newspaper reporters.	D．Community volunteers.

2. How can one get a job as a tutor?

A．Through different websites.

B．By advertising on newspapers.

C．By submitting the application form.

D．Through in-person interviews.

3. Which of the following suits you most if you are sporty and sociable?

A．Technical support.	B．Tutor.
C．Fitness instructor.	D．Babysitter.

9 . My program is a course in automotive repair. We teach people from the age of 16 through adults. We’re     1     (locate)on a high school campus. It’s vocational,     2     means that we train people specific skills that they could use in a job.

I like classes like this     3     it’s     4    (much)of the real world than it is sitting there reading a textbook, not     5     (know)what you are going to be using it for.

Today’s a work day, so     6     I go back into the shop, I have all of my students     7    (work)on a project. First, Jack is going to get the air tools out and jack up a car, he’s going to take a tyre off that car, with the air impact. Every student that comes onto my program is an individual. All of them think that they’re going to be able to fix their own car. They all have     8     as a goal that they are going to get out of the program.     9     then, as part of my introduction to the class I’ll let them know some of the other things that they’ll all get,     10     include：consumer understanding of how the car works.

10 . Among the coronavirus’s many effects is a boom (突然风靡的时期) in remote workers, who try to get accustomed to a work-from-home lifestyle. Matt Mullenweg, CEO of a software company, said that “it might offer an opportunity for many companies to finally build a culture that allows long-overdue work flexibility.”     1    

Research shows that remote workers gain in productivity. A study led by the Stanford professor Nicholas Bloom examined remote workers at a Chinese travel agency.     2     But research also shows that they often miss in creativity thinking. Steve Jobs believed that Apple employees’ best work came from accidentally bumping into other people.     3     Mr. Jobs said, “You run into someone, you ask what they’re doing, you say ‘Wow,’ and soon you’re cooking up all sorts of ideas.”

    4     That’s a good thing if you’re a boss looking to squeeze extra efficiency out of your employees, but less ideal if you’re someone trying to achieve some work-life balance. Mr. Bock, who was previously Google’s top human resources officer, said that for most people, balancing office work with remote work is good.     5     It’s enough to participate in office culture, with some time reserved for deep, focused work.

A．Remote workers also tend to take fewer sick days.

B．Some people are less productive if they work at home.

C．Creativity comes from random meetings and discussions.

D．So it will be an exciting time for some fans of remote work.

E．Many people find it hard to balance their work and their home lives.

F．It found that they were 13 percent more efficient than the office-based ones.

G．The perfect amount of work-from-home time is one and a half days per week.