1. What is the speaker?
| A．A teacher. | B．An editor. | C．A student. |
| A．Communication skills. | B．High scores. | C．Experience. |
| A．To learn to write. | B．To make money. | C．To have fun. |
| A．Right after the meeting. | B．Tomorrow morning. | C．Next week. |
1. Where does Flight 256 take off?
| A．Seattle. | B．New York. | C．Los Angeles. |
| A．Because of the repairs. | B．Owing to an accident. | C．Due to the bad weather. |
| A．At 10:20 am. | B．At 3:20 pm. | C．At 3:50 pm. |
| A．Watch a safety video. | B．Have a meal. | C．Ask some questions. |
“Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student’? And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’’’ the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.”
Thys has devoted her career to seeing the ocean, and to helping others watch the great diversity of the underwater world. A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems.
Since studying ocean biology, Thys has focused her research on how sea animals live. One animal she particularly studies is the ocean sunfish. “It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behavior of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.”
Thys’s work also takes her above ground, where she’s looking at ways to create new connections between human populations and natural environments to help address social and environmental challenges. For instance, she’s working on nature’s effects on mental well-being.
Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes. Using the media, Thys encourages people to learn about the ocean and love it. Due to many ocean research projects and activities from the media, Thys is up to her neck in work every day. She could hardly spare plenty of time for a good rest. Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious. She’s a role model and an inspiring guide to ocean life.
1. Why would Thys like to send students a mask and snorkel set? (no more than 8 words)2. What greatly motivates Thys’s work according to Paragraph 2? (no more than 10 words)
3. What does Thys think of the ocean sunfish? (no more than 10 words)
4. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean? (no more than 5 words)
5. What’s your attitude towards Thys and her work? (no more than 20 words)
4 . STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ON CAMPUS
All students may apply to work on campus.
Getting started
Before starting any position, all students need to complete required taforms and show identification. International students also need:
*Social Security card *Bank account
*Valid passport *Official work permit
*Letter of support from the office of International Student Life
Looking for a job on Handshake
Handshake is an online job search platform for college students. With a Handshake account, students can receive information about career events and personalized job recommendations. To use Handshake, just follow these steps:
*Log in to Handshake using your email address already provided by the college.
*Complete personalization of your profile.
*Start your job search by clicking “Jobs” button.
*Fill out desired information:location, job type, etc.
*Apply directly by clicking “Apply Now” button.
You can also make appointments to meet with a career coach, access career resources, and explore careers that interest you. On-campus jobs available for students
*Academic department assistant (Flexible working hours on Monday/Thursday)
*Dining services (Lunchtime on weekdays)
*Library assistant (Flexible working hours on Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
*Bookstore/mailroom(9:00-12:00 at weekends)
*Athletic department (18:00-22:00 on weekdays)
Maximum working hours
*During the semester (学期), domestic students can work a maximum of 10 hours a week; international students can work a maximum of 20 hours a week.
*During the summer break,a student may not work more than 30 hours a week.
*The total number of hours may not exceed (超过) the maximum hours allowed even if a student has more than one job.
For more information, find us at Career Development Office, 211Hughes Hall; careerdevelopment@dreamcollege.edu, 555-520-1314
1. What documents are necessary for an international student to seek employment?| A．Passport and Insurance Certificate. |
| B．Work permit and Academic report. |
| C．Bank account and Letter of support. |
| D．Health Certificate and Social Security card. |
| A．consult a career coach | B．personalize your profile |
| C．attend job training | D．set up a new email account |
| A．In the athletic department. | B．In the dining hall. |
| C．In the library. | D．In the bookstore. |
| A．40 hours per week during the summer break. |
| B．20 hours per week during the semester. |
| C．2 jobs, each with 16 hours per week. |
| D．3 jobs, each with 2 hours per week. |
| A．A university website. | B．A course guide. |
| C．A summer camp notice. | D．A business magazine. |
1. Why does the man visit the woman?
| A．To get news about the university. |
| B．To seek advice on his study. |
| C．To look for a part-time job. |
| A．Try to balance his study, work and free time. |
| B．Work long hours a week. |
| C．Make full use of the pocket money. |
| A．$6. | B．$10. | C．$20. |
6 . Top 4 Traditional Summer Jobs for College Students
With the summer break around the corner, students will be looking for seasonal and short-term jobs for extra cash, to stay busy or to make additions to their resume (简历). The following jobs have been longtime go-tos for many young adults.
Lifeguard
Because summer is the busiest season for pools and beaches, lots of summer jobs exist for strong swimmers. Lots of positions can be found at community and neighborhood pools, while those who live near the coastline can also find positions at public beaches. These jobs are a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.50.
Camp Counselor (辅导员)
Students, who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and overseeing fun, outdoor activities are often the perfect fit for camp counselor positions. Students studying science, for example, can work at a science camp, while those with a creative talent can work at an arts-focused summer program. The average hourly wage for camp counselors is $9.28, but those with years of experience or specific academic backgrounds may earn more.
Sales Associate
Students with a skill for persuasion and helpfulness often enjoy sales associate jobs. Students interested in business, finance or sales/marketing often gravitate (被吸引) towards these roles, but they’re also a great fit for anyone seeking a low-pressure summer position or even just a discount at their favorite store. The average wage is $10.20 hourly.
Food Server
Although it may not seem like the greatest way to spend a summer, working as wait staff allows students to build their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals while working and familiarize themselves with different cuisines. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number hugely.
1. Being a lifeguard means you can___________.| A．work indoors only | B．work near your home |
| C．have fun with your friends | D．work without certifications |
| A．It requires students to be good at outdoor activities. |
| B．A background in a specific area may provide an advantage. |
| C．It offers the highest average hourly wage among the four jobs. |
| D．The experience of babysitting can help you earn more money. |
| A．Enjoy free meals. | B．Enjoy lower purchase prices. |
| C．Develop a set of new skills. | D．Build a career for sales or marketing. |
| A．How to deal with people. | B．How to deal with pressure. |
| C．How to grow their patience. | D．How to make different cuisines. |
| A．Lifeguard. | B．Camp counselor. | C．Sales associate. | D．Food server. |
In the 1950s, when I was young, I lived in Houston, Texas. As I grew up, the city grew up. To me, the most exciting changes were that one big building after another went up.
I think that’s what made me want to be an architect, and I wanted to take part in building one. In high school, I took a class called drafting(绘图). There I learned how to use many different tools to draw plans for building things. I was the only girl in the class, and others laughed at me. But I knew what I wanted to do, so I didn’t mind the jokes.
When I was 16, I found my first summer job with an engineering company. I worked in the drafting room with 60 men on one of the biggest engineering projects of our century—the Trans-Alaska Pipeline(管道). That pipeline now carries oil south across Alaska, from oil wells near the Arctic Ocean down to the Pacific. That summer I learned a lot about how a huge structure is designed and what it’s like to work in a team. One of my bosses from that summer said he knew that was the secret of my success.
The engineers liked my work so much that they asked me to come back. I worked there for the next five summers. During those years, I studied architecture at the University of Texas. I discovered that the best way to learn about architecture is to look at the world around me. To remember what I saw, I always carried a notebook with me so I could make quick drawings.
After I graduated from college, I made my dream come true.
1. What made the author want to be an architect? (no more than 5 words)2. What did the author learn in her drafting class? (no more than 10 words)
3. Why did the author describe the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in detail in Para.3? (no more than 10 words)
4. What is the best way to learn about architecture according to the author? (no more than 15 words)
5. How does the author’s success inspire you? (no more than 20 words)
8 . Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life. We’ve heard that opinion countless times. But does it even ring true? In fact, I think it’s perfectly normal to love your job and simultaneously(同时发生的) recognize the fact that it’s hard work. That’s right! Sometimes you may feel stressed, overwhelmed or even tired out. It doesn’t mean that you’re in the wrong line of work.
Think back to when you were a little kid. Do you remember what your answer was when people leaned forward and inquired about what you wanted to be when you grew up? Well, I always told people I wanted to be a bird. Having passions and interests is encouraged. But finding what you love is only half the equation. You need to be able to make a living doing it. Real-life pressures require us to pursue avenues that are able to provide us with a decent and comfortable standard of living.
Work and play are two vastly different things. Work requires effort in order to pay the bills and put food on the table, whereas play is all about fun and enjoyment. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to incorporate some of that joy and passion into your daily routine. But that definitely doesn’t mean that your entire career will be a walk in the park. Adding in that pressure and the expectation of payment is exactly what separates your job from everything else. Unlike fun, work isn’t always something that you want to do—it’s something that you need to do. And, chances are, when what you love turns into your job, you might not love it as much anymore.
Pretty much every position comes along with at least a few demanding tasks or responsibilities that will simply never be enjoyable. Maybe you hate the quarterly board meeting. Perhaps you simply can’t stand filling out your monthly expense report. Whatever it is, there’s undoubtedly a certain aspect of your daily routine that makes you say, “Ugh.”
But remember that loving your job is a wonderful thing. Loving your livelihood requires a great deal of effort. It’s pretty much human nature to enjoy the things we’re good at. And in order to be good at your position, you need to put in some elbow grease. Oftentimes, it’s not just the work that we love. It’s the reward and satisfaction we get after doing it well: And we all know that getting things done well involves exerting ourselves. It’s an ever-ending cycle.
1. Why does the author mention the childhood dream in Paragraph 2?| A．To stress the importance of interests. |
| B．To remind the good times of childhood. |
| C．To make a comparison with a realistic career. |
| D．To encourage people to stick to original dreams. |
| A．People’s daily routine of work. |
| B．Some rules of the workplace. |
| C．Tasks for different positions. |
| D．The annoying part of work. |
| A．Hard work. | B．Rich rewards. |
| C．Personal interests. | D．Good experiences. |
| A．The truth about work. | B．The dangers of work. |
| C．The necessity of work. | D．The difficulty of work. |
1. Why is Mr. Smith leaving his position?
| A．To change a job. | B．To travel around the world. | C．To move to another country. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Sad. | C．Disappointed. |
| A．Plan for meeting. | B．Visit a lawyer. | C．Attend a party. |
Ren Sainan chanced upon the funeral industry in 2019. With a degree in e-commerce, she joined an online retailer that deals in funeral supplies after several failures in attempting to get a “normal” job upon graduation.
Encouraged by her family, colleagues and friends, Ren realized that what matters most is living for the moment and working for what she loves. Putting aside the opinions of others, she began to model for new shrouds (寿衣) for live-broadcasting as part of her daily job. Gradually, she found that working in the funeral industry is meaningful and that everyone has a story.
One night during the Spring Festival, Ren received a call. A girl sobbed, asking whether she had a green burial suit, as she was preparing for the funeral of her father who used to be a soldier at Jiayu Pass, safeguarding China’s northwestern frontier. He had a deep affection for the color green.
Searching through piles of clothes at the warehouse, Ren failed to find the color. Moved by the daughter and the father, she decided to make a green-colored suit along with a tailor at the company.
In the beginning, Ren was afraid of telling her mother about working as a model and designer for burial clothes. “After I accepted myself in this job, I talked about it with my mother. Her first reaction was ‘you should resign,’” Ren said. She made a trip home in Pingdingshan, a two-hour drive from Zhengzhou where she works, in hope to impress her mother with various products. “She softened her tone as these designs upended her perception of saying goodbye to the world,” she said.
In traditional Chinese culture, the discussion of death is taboo (禁忌的), and the shrouds, along with other funeral supplies, are things people avoided talking about in daily life. And even with good employment opportunities, people were reluctant to work as funeral directors.
As a shroud model, Ren’s presentation has changed people’s fixed images of the funeral supplies. While amazed at the diverse and personalized development of the funeral industry, Chinese netizens have also expressed their admiration for Ren’s job.
Aging, sickness, and death are common states of life. It might be, in a sense, lucky to have an opportunity to experience the range of human emotions from joy to grief, from despair to hope.
1. Why did Ren Sainan choose a job in the funeral industry? (no more than 8 words)2. What is the top concern of Ren Sainan in her life? (no more than 10 words)
3. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 5 probably mean? (1 word)
4. Why are few people willing to work as funeral directors? (no more than 10 words)
5. What do you think of Ren Sainan? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
