题目内容
As a tour guide, Ali is trying his best to introduce this unique land to us, with his rich knowledge and solid historical background. Whether in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, or at the well-known underground city, a strong sense of pride in Turkey can be found everywhere in his descriptions and explanations.
Turkey’s location in the Middle East brings many concerns, especially relating to security, for foreign tourists. And every time foreign tourists change their fixed and somewhat negative views about Turkey on his tour, Ali feels that all his efforts have paid off.
Ali Dede Coskuner, Tour Guide, said, “Guide makes bridge of peace, tourism brings peace to the world.”
Aside from work, the biggest comfort for Ali is his happy family, with three sons and a loving wife. But as a tour guide, his time with his family is destined to be very limited.
Ali Dede Coskuner said, “Tour guide is no timing; you don’t have fixed time to work. Sometimes, you have to work for 14—15 hours; sometimes, even more than 18 hours, and you can’t say ‘I am tired.’”
Despite these challenges, Ali always sees the beauty of the job that he does. And his smiling face always makes him an affable host for his guests.
According to Ali, there are about 10 thousand tour guides throughout Turkey, with only five thousand who are active. Because of certain legal loopholes(漏洞), not all the tour guides are licensed professionals, which results in some unfair competition. At the same time, tour guiding in Turkey is still not recognized as a profession, so guides are not included in the country’s insurance system
- 1.
Ali is always taking pride in______.
- A.his rich knowledge and solid historical background
- B.changing foreign tourists’fixed and negative views about his country on his tour
- C.spending little time with his family
- D.his loving wife bringing his three sons up
- A.
- 2.
Which of the following words can be used in place of the underlined word “affable” in the sixth paragraph?
- A.open-minded
- B.honest
- C.approachable
- D.easy
- A.
- 3.
Ali is not satisfied with ______.
- A.his descriptions and explanations about the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- B.his job as a guide
- C.the policy that guides are not included in the country’s insurance system
- D.his working for 14—15 hours sometimes
- A.
1.细节题:从第二段的句子:And every time foreign tourists change their fixed and somewhat negative views about Turkey on his tour, Ali feels that all his efforts have paid off. 当外国游客改变了对土耳其的固定的,消极的看法,他会很自豪。选B
2.猜词题:从his smiling face 说明他是平易近人的。选C
3.细节题:从最后一段的句子:At the same time, tour guiding in Turkey is still not recognized as a profession, so guides are not included in the country’s insurance system.说明答案是C
One of the biggest challenges facing students and their families is what career they should enter and what is the best path for them to take.
I was talking to someone the other day who told me he first studied accounting because that was what everyone was studying several years ago. It was and some say still is a reliable career. However, then he told me that he was now studying financial investment because again--- that’s what everyone was studying now and it was needed if he wanted to get ahead in the company.
And I asked him what he was actually interested in and then— well the conversation kind of died. So I asked why he had bothered studying accounting in the first place and he explained that it was his parents’ idea. Finally I asked what his passion was and he wasn’t too sure because he never thought about it.
And so it is— lifelong learning— or the continual need to make ourselves marketable in a world that appears to be more competitive as time goes by. Is there a secret to help us so we can live a life of quality?
Regardless or not at this stage in world history with increasing connection between people,
ideas and markets — the ability to match the needs and desires of the day with your own skills and products is a tremendous and vigorous challenge.
Many have gone into English or foreign language study because it was encouraged at the time when China was entering the WTO. Or maybe they were interested in international affairs or working abroad. Upon graduation they then faced the reality that there was a limit to how many jobs they could apply for.
Perhaps some then studied further doing courses for work such as a tour guide or translator/ interpreter. Many may have decided that going into teaching was more rewarding or stable. Others would have gone into media or advertising or conference management and acquired new skills along the way.
This constant quest to remain ahead of the game makes many upset and exhausted. Some futurists who examine technology have even predicted that people should expect to change careers six or seven times during their lifetime!
So if you are concerned by the nature of change, why not start spending more time looking at the most modern leading economies, institutions and their publications. A whole lot of changes are starting to happen yet there is no reason why this cannot be enjoyable, exciting and also rewarding. Our attitude, approach and willingness to continually learn and update our skills must remain strong.
My tip is to track the work that our government is setting about to achieve. In particular, look at the people who have been chosen as the key support team and try to read behind the light surface news and look at their career development and examine the recent reports that they are now recommending the government move towards. Key industry development, new ways of dealing with information and new demands are creating opportunities for the students and workers of tomorrow — if we stay prepared.
【小题1】Who is this article intended for?
A.Government administrators. |
B.Students planning their careers. |
C.Foreign language learners. |
D.Professors designing courses. |
A.many people decide their majors without knowing their own interest |
B.parents’ decisions are always blind and will result in a life of low quality |
C.accounting and financial investment are necessary to ensure a reliable career. |
D.people never have a chance to think about their own interest in choosing career. |
A.exhausting | B.disappointing | C.unbelievable | D.necessary |
A.we are prepared for the changes |
B.we know who President has on his support team |
C.we read the publications of advanced institutions |
D.we learn English or some other foreign languages |
A.shows the government’s interest in new information |
B.enables you to find out how hard-working these people are |
C.indicates the direction the economy is developing |
D.reveals the government encourages creative young people |