1 . What do you want to be when you grow up? My answer has always been a vet.
We didn’t have pets growing up because my mother was scared of animals. She transferred(转移) some of this fear to me. It’s not common you find someone who’s scared of animals but wants to be a vet. Still, I knew this is what I wanted.
Vet school was nothing like I had imagined. Within the first few weeks, any fears I had about being a vet vanished. In the fourth year, we were introduced to surgery. I loved it. Stitching(缝) wounds was like a satisfying game of Tetris(俄罗斯方块), where all the pieces fit beautifully together to make something broken whole again. It solidified(使坚固) my belief that this was the right fit for me.
These were the most challenging and rewarding two years of my life, and before I knew it, they were over. I was officially a veterinary surgeon(兽医). Surprisingly, I felt empty after I finished. Why wasn’t I excited to move on? I had completely forgotten to think about what comes next. I felt as if I had spent the last decade of my life writing exams and working crazy hours only to come out on the other side, completely clueless.
There were so many options to choose from. I could start a clinic, work at another practice or even pursue further studies. It was my father who suggested I travel to gain some perspective. I hesitantly decided to spend some time in New Zealand with my aunt who also happens to be a vet.
New Zealand was beautiful! I finally had a chance to think about what I wanted. One of the vets there allowed me to observe their practice. Working with vet nurses really stood out for me. We don’t have vet nurses in India! It is a blessing to have such experienced and dedicated individuals as a part of your support system. After a whole year of what felt like aimless wandering, this experience helped me decide I wanted to work overseas.
So, to all the other confused vets out there who haven't figured things out: It’s completely okay to feel confused! Most people feel the same way at some point in their careers. Don’t be afraid to try new things even if you feel difficult or impossible.
1. Why didn’t the author consider raising a pet of her own before?| A．Because she had been wounded by a pet. |
| B．Because she was not interested in animals. |
| C．Because her family couldn’t afford to buy her one. |
| D．Because her mother passed on her fear of animals to her. |
| A．Erupted. | B．Disappeared | C．Increased. | D．Realized. |
| A．Lost. | B．Ashamed. | C．Confident. | D．Excited. |
| A．Different people have different dream jobs. |
| B．How the author became a vet with the help of her aunt. |
| C．By traveling abroad, people can broaden their knowledge circles. |
| D．People will find what they really want if they are brave enough to try. |
1. 你的心情； 2. 你的人生规划（学业、事业等方面）。
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3 . Jobs Week: Find Your Next Job Here
▲ A Registered Nurse
Average salary: $ 65,470 per year
Top cities for hiring: San Antonio, Texas；Chicago, Illinois；Dallas, Texas
In the United States, registered nurses （RNs）are clinicians who have completed at least an associated degree in nursing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics（BLS）has identified it as one of the top ten occupations for career growth. RNs can either practice independently or as part of a healthcare team.
▲ A Retail Associate
Average salary：$ 21,410 per year
Top cities for hiring：Atlanta, Georgia；Houston, Texas；Chicago, Illinois
Retail workers sell products and help customers find the products they want. According to the BLS, nearly 14. 8 million people were employed as retail workers in 2014. Top places to find retail positions include Walmart, Target and Macy’s.
▲ A Truck Driver
Average salary：$ 46,000 per year
Top cities for hiring：Atlanta, Georgia；Houston, Texas；Indianapolis, Indiana
Truck driving doesn’t require a college degree and can pay well even at the entry-level stage. It takes a certain kind of person to work the long weeks away from home— but with a high level of demand, it can be a great career choice for someone who wants job security without the cubicle（工作间）.
▲ A Web Developer
Average salary：$ 62,500 per year
Top cities for hiring：Chicago, Illinois；New York；Atlanta, Georgia
Tech jobs like Web Developer frequently top lists of the best jobs for pay, worklife balance, and career welfare. The wide use of the Internet means that web developers are in continuous demand, and there are no education barriers preventing job seekers from learning programming languages like Java or Python.
1. According to the text, a registered nurse| A．can be paid at least US$ 70,000 every year. |
| B．must have an associate's degree in nursing. |
| C．is considered one of the top ten occupations with the most employees. |
| D．is a popular position in Atlanta, Georgia. |
| A．a registered nurse. | B．a retail associate. |
| C．a truck driver. | D．a web developer. |
| A．In a newspaper. | B．In a health magazine. |
| C．In a travel leaflet. | D．In a science report. |
4 . If you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The idea that most of the kids have is a man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different.
Recently I’ve had a chance to take part in a scientific experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species (物种), which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide!
First we worked to protect wildlife at a leatherback turtle (棱皮龟) protection center. We helped the volunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地壳的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Arenal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On the last day we got a professional introduction of rocket (火箭) science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.
During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesn’t mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!
1. According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed ________.| A．to do experiments in messy labs | B．to spend too much time in labs |
| C．to wear clothes in a different way | D．to work in dangerous conditions |
| A．experienced an earthquake | B．took part in rocket experiments |
| C．picked up rubbish on the beach | D．helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs |
| A．Science is full of boring experiments. |
| B．Science is related to chemical liquids. |
| C．Science is more than working in a lab. |
| D．Science is about wildlife and earthquakes. |
| A．What a Scientist Is Like | B．Where a Scientist Works |
| C．How I Traveled in Costa Rica | D．Why I Chose to Study Science |
5 . Most worthwhile careers require some kind of specialized training. Ideally, therefore, the choice of an
Unfortunately many young people have to make career plans
One common mistake is choosing an occupation for
Before making an occupational choice, a person should have a general idea of what he wants
| A．identification | B．accommodation | C．entertainment | D．occupation |
| A．however | B．though | C．consequently | D．therefore |
| A．thoroughly | B．partly | C．entirely | D．mainly |
| A．their | B．his | C．its | D．our |
| A．furthermore | B．since | C．therefore | D．forever |
| A．make | B．leave | C．take | D．fit |
| A．means | B．job | C．way | D．company |
| A．to | B．for | C．without | D．with |
| A．few | B．little | C．much | D．a lot |
| A．chance | B．purpose | C．opportunity | D．basis |
| A．stick | B．appeal | C．turn | D．apply |
| A．our | B．their | C．your | D．its |
| A．concerning | B．ignoring | C．following | D．considering |
| A．preferences | B．tendencies | C．requirements | D．ambitions |
| A．no | B．any | C．the | D．a |
| A．Moreover | B．Therefore | C．Nevertheless | D．However |
| A．minority | B．mass | C．majority | D．number |
| A．proposal | B．consideration | C．approval | D．suggestion |
| A．towards | B．against | C．out of | D．without |
| A．turns | B．risks | C．parts | D．choices |
6 . Worship Music Leader — First Presbyterian Church (FPC) in Napa is looking for someone who will select songs and use media for church services on Sundays. And working hours are flexible and the pay is about $18 an hour. Detailed job information will be posted on the Payroll Office’s window. If interested, send your cover letter and resume to David Stoker at david@fpcnapa.org.
Catering Company — Oak Avenue is a most successful catering company searching for enthusiastic people to join their talented team of chefs and service professionals. Students’ part-time positions are available for ambitious chefs, bakers, service helpers, and captains. Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Maritza@oakovenuecatering.com or call 707-963-9278 for more information.
Caregiver Position — Looking for a caregiver to help with a 91-year-old woman who lives in Calistoga. She speaks both English and Spanish, but Spanish is her preference. She sleeps quite a bit during the day so there is time to do housework. She cannot be left alone because she has a fall risk. She walks with a walker on her own. Please call 925-785-8500 if interested.
Housekeeping Services — A responsible, professional, and experienced housekeeper is needed to take care of all cleaning details of a local business in Angwin. This person will be needed 2 or 3 times per week for about 8 hours per day. Please send an email for additional information and be ready to provide resume and work history. Driver’s license is required. Pay will be $20-$25 per hour. To contact them, email recruitingangwin@gmail.com.
1. Which is the email address or contact number for those who want to become great bakers？| A．david@fpcnapa.org. |
| B．recruitingangwin@gmail.com. |
| C．925-785-8500. |
| D．707-963-9278. |
| A．Flexibility in working hours. |
| B．Speaking Spanish fluently. |
| C．Being able to drive. |
| D．Being a local in Angwin. |
| A．A hotel advertisement. |
| B．A job advertisement. |
| C．A household guide. |
| D．A tourist guide. |
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8 . Most worthwhile careers require some kind of specialized training. Ideally, therefore, the choice of an
Unfortunately many young people have to make career plans
One common mistake is choosing an occupation for
Before making an occupational choice, a person should have a general idea of what he wants
| A．identification | B．accommodation | C．entertainment | D．occupation |
| A．however | B．though | C．consequently | D．therefore |
| A．thoroughly | B．partly | C．entirely | D．mainly |
| A．their | B．his | C．its | D．our |
| A．furthermore | B．since | C．therefore | D．forever |
| A．make | B．leave | C．take | D．fit |
| A．means | B．job | C．way | D．company |
| A．to | B．for | C．without | D．with |
| A．few | B．little | C．much | D．a lot |
| A．chance | B．purpose | C．opportunity | D．basis |
| A．stick | B．appeal | C．turn | D．apply |
| A．our | B．their | C．your | D．its |
| A．concerning | B．ignoring | C．following | D．considering |
| A．preferences | B．tendencies | C．requirements | D．ambitions |
| A．no | B．any | C．the | D．a |
| A．Moreover | B．Therefore | C．Nevertheless | D．However |
| A．minority | B．mass | C．majority | D．number |
| A．proposal | B．consideration | C．approval | D．suggestion |
| A．towards | B．against | C．out of | D．without |
| A．turns | B．risks | C．parts | D．choices |
9 . I opened the big steel door to the school's front office. My hands were a bit sweaty, my heart was pounding in my chest, and my throat and tongue felt tense and dry. It was the first day of school. No, not for me as a student, but rather, for me as a first time reading tutor（助教）volunteering with the Experience Corps program.
I'm so proud to be part of such a worthwhile educational organization. The Experience Corps developed a research-based, statistically proven reading improvement program which consists of fun reading games. In the games, I'd play with each child and they didn't even realize that they were actually learning and improving their reading—we were having too much fun!
"Ms. R,"（as they called me）, "I read my book to my dog, Sunny, and she really liked it, too." Great! That's the idea—keep on reading to others at home to increase accuracy and fluency. "Ms. R, my mom has a baby in her belly. I'm going to be a big sister and will read to him when he comes out." That one made me feel all warm and sweet, and I told the student that she would be the best big sister ever. "Ms. R, why do you have gray hair?" I love the frankness of kids. I just laughed and told them it was better to have gray hair than no hair! We all giggled（傻笑）at that.
The students were tested throughout the year, and results showed that they were making progress in their reading. I hope I played at least a small part in their academic success. When I first volunteered to tutor, I was a bit anxious. I had no teaching experience, but I found out that you don't need any. All you need is the willingness to give of yourself and a desire to work one-on-one with these children who so desperately want to please you.
1. How did the author feel when first working as a reading tutor?| A．Curious. | B．Nervous. |
| C．Satisfied. | D．Pleased. |
| A．Helping improve the reading program. |
| B．Teaching students knowledge of all the subjects. |
| C．Playing various outdoor games with the students. |
| D．Offering reading guidance under the program. |
| A．To describe the pleasure of being a reading tutor. |
| B．To state how the Experience Corps program works. |
| C．To show how close the students are to the volunteer tutor. |
| D．To explain the difficulties and hardship of teaching. |
| A．Experience. | B．Devotion. |
| C．Knowledge. | D．Diligence. |
10 . Technology Risk Audit (审计)Manager Needed
Job Description Summary
We believe we're best positioned to make a meaningful effect on the economy. Our ideas can let our clients make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable(可持续发展的)
growth. With a strict focus on quality, we help businesses, communities and our people to grow.
Things you can expect from the role
The work makes quality second nature. The work that you will do has a major effect on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high-level standards and quality we expect from our people. You'll be responsible for developing the way to IT risk on clients(客户)and building and keeping good working relationships with all colleagues and clients.
The minimum criteria
• Post-qualified experience within risk management, or external(外部的)audit, as an IT auditor and will have experience of excellent data analytics within an audit environment
• Professionally qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA)
• You'll be familiar with accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage etc.
• Experience with using data analytics software： IDEA or ACL, Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, SAS or similar
Benefits
Unlike most firms? we're also a shared enterprise. So when the firm does well, everyone does well by taking home a share of the profits. Of course, to get those profits, we need to share ideas and share responsibility for our work, too.
Families, children, sports, night classes, the things you do and the people you're with outside work matter. They can inspire and motivate you. Inside the office and out. So if you'd like to work flexibly, let us know. We're happy to look at flexible working choices for all our roles, and well always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
1. What is one of the duties of the position?| A．Making decisions for clients. | B．Hiring more team members. |
| C．Providing solutions on IT risk. | D．Offering voluntary IT services. |
| A．Much managing and IT knowledge. | B．Experiences as a sports team player. |
| C．Awareness of environmental protection. | D．Some necessary basic skills in building. |
| A．He/She can be given inspiration from the job. |
| B．He/She can choose flexible working time. |
| C．He/She can always take the company profits. |
| D．He/She can take free night classes for growth. |
