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Ⅰ.閱讀理解

A brown paper bag hit the ground.A Michelin engineer picked it up and opened it,revealing a cracked, leaking egg.The third graders at A.J.Whittenberg Elementary School were disappointed when they saw the runny mess,which meant an aborted test.

It was the engineering week at A.J.Whittenberg, a public primary school in Greenville, South Carolina.One week per month, engineers from local industries visit the classrooms and talk to students about their careers.

Greenville is now introducing the idea of a career path to students in primary schools and giving students the option to follow those programs to middle and high schools.Each primary school focuses on a specific technical skill.The district allows students to attend schools outside of their attendance boundaries as long as space is available, which means students can choose to continue to follow their chosen career pathway at a middle school with corresponding programs.

The effort in Greenville is part of a growing national trend in which school districts partner with local industries to develop curriculums (課程) and expose students to specialized careers at a young age.

Some education experts worry the focus on industry qualifications has resulted in schools' taking on responsibilities that should fall to businesses, like training workers for specific job duties, damaging a more comprehensive education in schools.“Schools are to not just prepare people for work and strengthen the economy, but also a place where students should experience art and music, and think creatively,”said Jack Schneider, a professor of education at the University of Massachusetts.

A teacher from Greenville, however, said,“Career exposure has a big impact on kids.We're not really wanting them to make a decision—‘I'm in the second grade and now I'm locked in being whatever when I graduate from high school in 10 years.' —We just hope students walk across the graduation stage with plans for a career in mind.”

Modern times need modern solutions.When students leave school,they need to be already down their road to college, if that's what they're going to do, or schools need to give them something that allows them to get to work and earn a living.Just getting out with a high school degree doesn't do that.

1.Why were the third graders disappointed?

A.Their test failed.

B.The bag missed the target.

C.Engineers disturbed them.

D.They had to keep waiting.

2.What does Greenville do to help students follow their chosen path?

A.Design more career paths.

B.Invite engineers to their schools.

C.Adopt the open enrollment policy.

D.Offer more courses for them to choose.

3.What is Jack Schneider concerned about?

A.People's employment.

B.Students'overall development.

C.The nation's economy.

D.Schools'innovative education.

4.Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

A.Modern solutions are hard to find.

B.More students need college education.

C.Greenville's practice is not acceptable.

D.A high school degree is not enough for jobs.

Ⅱ.補(bǔ)全信息

Choosing a career is one of those important decisions that can change the course of your life.__1__Ample information and self-examination can help you choose a satisfying career that you will enjoy for years to come.If you feel confused about picking a career,you're not alone.We're here to help!

Evaluate your work style.The right career for you will be suited to your work style.Do you need the discipline of a structured work environment to do your best?__2__There are,of course,other factors that affect your job performance.But your natural work style plays a big role.

Identify your skills.Every career requires a different skill set.Sales managers need great leadership skills, and teachers need to be able to communicate effectively with both students and parents.__3__List every talent and skill you have, even if it doesn't seem like it will help you get a job.

____4_What do you want out of a career? Do you want to help other people? Do you want to travel? How much money do you want to make? Of course, what you want to achieve often changes over time, and things that were once extremely important become less so.

Remember that things can change.There are a million“Best Careers”lists out there that will say you should have a certain career because you will make a certain amount of money with it.__5__There might be a lot of demand for a job now, but what about in 10 years? Don't choose a job just because it's number one on a list somewhere.Things can change over time,and the job that was once number one might end up not even making the list a few years from now.

A.Determine your goals.

B.It deserves considerable time and reflection.

C.Take some time to figure out what you're good at.

D.Ask questions about the advantages and disadvantages of the job.

E.Or do you like setting your own schedule and work independently?

F.However,there's no way to totally guarantee job security and stability.

G.Are you willing and able to put in that time and the money that come with it?

Ⅲ.完形填空

I've been working as a UN peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years.Before this,I was a pilot and I__1__my work.However,I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in trouble,so I__2__the United Nations.

The Central African Republic is a relatively small country.Since it got__3__from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent conflicts now and then.In 2012, a civil war began, due to which, over one million people were forced to__4__their homes and there were many deaths and injuries.__5__, the United Nations established a peacekeeping__6__in the country.

We peacekeepers__7__cities and villages to__8__that no conflict is occurring and help bring supplies of food and medicine.We are a__9__that can keep people in conflict apart.

As a woman, I am particularly__10__as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country.When they see how others respect me, they feel that they also__1__1_to be respected and treated__12__.

My life is not__13__in any way! It's long hours in a very tough environment.I have basic__14__with just a bed in a shared room.Of course, being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times.However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN peacekeepers,and that makes it all__15__.

1.A.hated B.enjoyed C.guarded D.changed

2.A.gave in to B.looked up to C.kept up with D.signed up with

3.A.treatment B.technology C.independence D.inspiration

4.A.flee B.return C.sweep D.tend

5.A.In turn B.In surprise C.In response D.In addition

6.A.measure B.reputation C.business D.mission

7.A.follow B.expand C.monitor D.block

8.A.ensure B.prove C.report D.predict

9.A.bridge B.barrier C.castle D.shelter

10.A.protected B.trusted C.valued D.doubted

11.A.deserve B.prefer C.plan D.fail

12.A.gently B.equally C.seriously D.honestly

13.A.boring B.rewarding C.difficult D.fancy

14.A.association B.accommodation C.administration D.adaptation

15.A.available B.ambitious C.worthwhile D.educational

Ⅳ.語法填空

Launching my career has been a thrilling journey filled with both challenges and triumphs.It all began 1.________a dream,a burning desire to make a meaningful impact on the world.

I always remember the day I graduated from university, 2.________(arm) with a degree in computer science and a sense of determination.It was time for me to carve a path for 3.________(I), which began with 4.________(count) job applications and interviews.It was a competitive market.Despite some setbacks, I persevered, 5.________(sharpen)my skills and refining my résumé.I sought feedback to become a 6.________(qualify)candidate.Finally,an opportunity appeared before me—a junior developer position in a renowned tech firm.It was 7.________unfamiliar place,full of new faces and expectations.

I faced challenges that 8.________(test) my knowledge and adaptability.There were 9.________(moment) of frustration and self-doubt, so I leaned on my workmates for support.They offered guidance, encouragement, and valuable insights to me, 10.________fueled my motivation to strive for more.I am grateful to those who have shaped me into the professional I am today.

Ⅴ.書面表達(dá)

假定你是李華，你市教育電視臺Campus Today節(jié)目打算招聘一名兼職的英語校園記者，你想寫一封申請信，應(yīng)聘這一崗位。內(nèi)容要點：

1.申請的目的；

2.你的優(yōu)勢。

注意：

1.詞數(shù)80左右；

2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

Dear Sir,

Yours sincerely,Li Hua

Ⅵ.讀后續(xù)寫

閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。

In high school, I was an editor of the school newspaper at the student union.And I won two national awards.I've been so focused on my dream of being a magazine editor that I've never wasted my time being fake-friendly to people—I was too busy with that.I almost didn't socialize much in school, which meant I almost didn't have any real friends in school.Unexpectedly, that annoyed a lot of people, so they began to talk about me behind my back.The gossip (流言蜚語) never bothered me since I was so into my goals and had no time to care much.But then I appeared on TV,and things changed.

When the show first broadcast last May, I received dozens of mean posts about me on social media sites, calling me“crazy”, and even some dirty words were used.Worse still,some strangers shot their fingers at me.How could they say such terrible words to me when they'd never met me?I still tried to focus on my work and told myself not to care about this,but that didn't stop their comments from streaming in.Every day,mass messages continued to come in and it seemed no sign of an end.

When I walked into class on a Monday morning,some girls actually pointed and whispered that I broke down the TV program.I wish I could have faced all the negative things calmly or even ignore the gossip, but I couldn't.Each time I went out of or into the classroom, there would be people I knew or total strangers, staring at me or whispering, only adding to my sense of shame, and I just wasn't able to shake any of it off.All the negative attention started to overwhelm me physically and mentally.

注意：續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右。

Paragraph 1:

Soon after,all the negative words started to destroy me.__________________________

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I saw a quote in the journal,“Once you choose your way of life,be brave to stick it out and never return.”___________________________________________________________