1 . 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. |
1. 你未来想从事的工作;
2. 需要做的准备。
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3 . The effects of working while attending school or college
Youths working while in school or college seems like a tradition in many countries and the trend is growing. A recent study has found that 80% of students in some countries have at least a part time job during their study years.
Why do students look for employment?
Having a job during school or college years affects the students’ personal and academic lives. First of all, employed students have less free time and, as a result, they can’t be around their family or friends as often as they would want. They lack sleep and are more stressed, and they may even develop health problems. Furthermore, student employment also impacts academic performance. A new research shows that students working more than 20 hours a week have lower grades than those who work less or not at all.
However, the benefits of student employment are also notable. It seems that employed students tend to be more engaged in academic activities than those who do not work, probably because they have developed a higher sense of responsibility.
To sum up, because of financial difficulties, many youths look for employment while attending school or college, and this can have positive or negative effects on their lives.
A.The main cause is financial pressure. |
B.Student employment has an effect on future careers as well. |
C.The government has increased funding for higher education. |
D.They state that the job limits the number of classes they can take. |
E.Employed students know what type of work field would be best fit for them. |
F.Finally, employed students develop a better appreciation of the career path to pursue. |
G.So guidance should be given to help them keep a proper balance between study and work. |
4 . With thousands of options, how will you choose a career that’s right for you?
Assess yourself.
Make a master list of careers. You probably have several lists of occupations in front of you at this point — one generated by each of the self-assessment tools you used.
Explore the careers on your list. At this point, you’ll be thrilled that you have managed to narrow your list down to only 10 to 20 options.
Realize that you are allowed to do it if you change your mind about your choice at any point in your life. Many people change their careers at least a few times.
A.Know what your goal is. |
B.Make your career choice. |
C.Your list doesn’t have to be too long. |
D.You should combine them into one master list. |
E.Now you can get some basic information on your list. |
F.If you don’t know what to do, the task may seem difficult. |
G.Before you choose the right career, you must learn about yourself. |
1. What does the woman do?
A.A doctor. | B.A teacher. | C.A lawyer. |
A.Mother and son. | B.Classmates. | C.Friends. |
A.Study in a school. | B.Work with the woman. | C.Work in a school. |
6 . An online journalist generates news content for distribution over the Internet. As in other forms of journalism, online journalists seek to answer the “Five Ws” of an event: who, what, when, where, why, and also how.
In recent years, the blog has become a widely-accepted platform for reporting and debating news and opinions.
Writing as a freelance(自由投稿的)online journalist can have advantages and disadvantages over more common types of jobs. First, working from home allows a journalist to set her own hours. It also can save on transportation and office expenses.
Online journalists can work with a variety of news services. Many traditional newspapers publish online content, such as The New York Times and USA Today. Some newspapers only publish online content.
A.They can employ online journalists for their websites. |
B.However, online journalists generally do not have regular salaries. |
C.Ordinary news is in a written article format with an objective view. |
D.This may involve conducting research and interviews for their story content. |
E.A bachelor's degree is necessary for those who desire to be online journalists. |
F.Online journalism involves more educational flexibility than traditional journalism. |
G.Online journalists often write blogs to get publishers' and general audiences' attention. |
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2. 个人优势(英语好,善于交际,乐于助人,熟悉本地情况和中国历史文化);
3. 期待回复。
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8 . Working from home has become common, during the course of the pandemic(疫情), leaving many with a newfound appreciation of the freedom and flexibility of working remotely. However, while the traditional idea of an office—a place away from home, typically owned or rented by the business—may have changed, the need for specific office space hasn’t.
In fact, this period of working from home has highlighted just how important it is to have a place of work, which is separate from daily family life. Without that, many have noted concerns over a worsened work-life balance.
Perhaps the most distinctive characteristic of the office of the future will be its hybrid solution. It should marry the beneficial parts of a physical company-owned workspace with the benefits of working from home.
As teams have proven their ability to efficiently get their jobs done remotely, employers will be much more open to the flexible approach moving forward. The positive impacts of a physical office on things like company culture, communication, team spirit and shared knowledge should not be ignored, which is why tangible space is still very much a necessity.
The solution for the future will enable employees to come into the company’s workplace in order not to miss out on these valuable office benefits, but also work from home when required for a better work-life balance. Both large and smaller companies have already started to adopt this new approach, allowing teams to create schedules for when they will be working from home, or even use an online booking system to secure a desk space in the shared facility. This way, the company can manage the number of people in the office at one time, meaning spaces can be downsized to save costs, and social distancing and thorough cleaning procedures can be maintained.
1. What is the potential problem with working from home?A.Imbalance between work and life. | B.Change of the idea of an office. |
C.Lack of working space at home. | D.Too much freedom in remote work. |
A.Empty. | B.Separate. | C.Physical. | D.Flexible. |
A.It is well received by companies. | B.It limits the number of employees. |
C.It makes thorough cleaning unnecessary. | D.It is helpful for workers to design schedules. |
A.Social Distance: A Pressing Need | B.Working Remotely: A Growing Trend |
C.Traditional Office: To Leave or to Stay | D.Hybrid Workplace: Office of the Future |
9 . Want a part-time job? Here are some options.
Court Monitors
We are seeking fun and energetic individuals for Court Monitors. You must be a good communicator, able to work under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have reliable transportation, be available to work weekends and have a proven background in the field.
Benefits:
● Employee discount
● Flexible schedule for all of life events
Basic Landscaping
Dickerson Landscaping is looking to add experienced members to our landscaping team. If you enjoy working outdoors and are genuinely interested in crafting, planting, and digging, then we’re interested in you! You should be capable of doing physical work and lifting objects over50 lbs. We work on weekdays.
Benefits:
● Paid time off
● Life insurance
● Health insurance
Sandwich Artist
An outstanding Sandwich Make is wanted! The ideal person for this position has relevant work experience in the restaurant industry. A responsibility is to safely prepare sandwiches to our customers’ specifications, work cooperatively with other food service staff and help to maintain organization and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Benefits:
● Paid training
● Paid time off
● Free uniforms
● Discounted meals
Vegetable Farm Assistant
If you are into organic farm practices and take interest in local and sustainably produced food, join us! Previous experience is a plus, but not required. Have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs and perform tasks that require bending or kneeling for several hours. Schedule can be flexible with priority given to applicants with Monday-Thursday availability.
Benefits:
● Flexible schedule
1. What will result in disqualification as a court monitor?
A.Being a green hand. | B.Being stress-resistant. |
C.Being a communicative person. | D.Being available on weekends. |
A.Free dining. | B.Leave with pay. |
C.Stylish clothes. | D.Personalized training. |
A.Excellent hand skills. | B.A strong body. |
C.A tight working schedule. | D.Prior experience. |
10 . I left university with a good degree in English Literature, but no sense of what I wanted to do. Over the next six years, I was treading water(停滞不前), just trying to earn an income. I tried journalism, but I didn’t think I was any good, then finance, which I hated. Finally, I got a job as a rights assistant at a famous publisher. I loved working with books, although the job that I did was dull.
I had enough savings to take a year off work, and I decided to try to satisfy a deep-down wish to write a novel. Attending a Novel Writing MA course gave me the structure I needed to write my first 55,000 words.
It takes confidence to make a new start—there’s a dark period in-between where you’re neither one thing nor the other. You’re out for dinner and people ask what you do, and you’re too ashamed to say, “Well, I’m writing a novel, but I’m not quite sure if I’m going to get there.” My confidence dived. Believing my novel could not be published, I put it aside.
Then I met an agent(代理商) who said I should send my novel out to agents. So, I did and, to my surprise, got some wonderful feedback. I felt a little hope that I might actually become a published writer and, after signing with an agent, I finished the second half of the novel.
The next problem was finding a publisher. After two-and-a-half years of no income, just waiting and wondering, a publisher offered me a book deal—that publisher turned out to be the one I once worked for.
It feels like an unbelievable stroke of luck—of fate, really. When you set out to do something different, there’s no end in sight, so to find myself in a position where I now have my own name on a contract(合同) of the publisher—to be a published writer—is unbelievably rewarding.
1. Why did the author decide to write a novel?A.Because she hated her previous jobs. |
B.Because her parents and friends had encouraged her to do so. |
C.Because she wanted to pursue her own dream of writing a novel. |
D.Because she graduated from university with a good degree in English Literature. |
A.She became less stubborn. |
B.She became more stubborn. |
C.She suddenly lost confidence. |
D.She gradually gained confidence. |
A.An agent who she signed with. |
B.A rights assistant she once worked with. |
C.An agent who advised her to send her novel out to agents. |
D.A publisher who she once worked for as a rights assistant. |
A.Tough but rewarding. | B.Interesting and smooth. |
C.Difficult but thrilling. | D.Complicated and fruitless. |