Exited about landing your first job after graduation? Good, work hard and get learning. Don’t forget to listen to young professional’s advice about the “real world” you’re stepping into.
1. Keep up with current events.
In school, it’s easy to live in a cocoon, where you focus on studies and social life. But in the working world, not knowing who Alan Greenspan is or why North Korea is in the news so often can lead to potentially embarrassing conversations.
2. Consider living with parents, even if you have a job.
Think it over before you rule it out. Not only can you save a lot of money by living at home, but your parents may provide emotional support that you may need. They can help pave the way for you to move once you are settled into your new life.
3. Don’t compare yourself to other people your age.
Young adults are good at putting up impressive appearance, but you don’t really know what their lives are like. Those who seem to have the perfect job may spend part of the day making coffee and picking up boss’s dry-cleaning.
4. Pay attention to small jobs as well as big ones.
Don’t stress if, in your first job or internship(实习期), you get a lot more face time with the copy machine than with clients. You may wonder why you spent so much time studying in school only to do such tasks. But you may also be learning more about your new professional than you realize.
5. Know when it’s time to move on.
Give a new job a chance, perhaps a year, before you make up your mind to leave, especially if it’s your first job out of school. When you’re sure that the job isn’t for you, figure out what you want to do and how to do it. Zhang Yue, 26, spent three years working as an accountant in Shanghai before becoming a financial planner. He loves his new job and spent 10 months searching for it: “To find something you really want to do takes time.”

  1. 1.

    By mentioning Alan Greenspan, the author wants to show ____.

    1. A.
      how he succeeded
    2. B.
      why he is important to the world nowadays
    3. C.
      it is necessary to know key figures
    4. D.
      he has a strong effect on the world
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is TRUE?

    1. A.
      Comparing yourself to other people your age will make you harmed.
    2. B.
      If you don’t have impressive appearance, you can’t pick up boss’ dry-cleaning.
    3. C.
      What you have learned in school may come to nothing in your first job.
    4. D.
      Even a small job can do good.
  3. 3.

    The last sentence means “____”.

    1. A.
      It’s easy to find a new job once you have experience
    2. B.
      If you hope to do something, you need suffer too much
    3. C.
      You needn’t be worried, even though you are trying to find a good job
    4. D.
      It will take you time to find a job that suits you well
  4. 4.

    The aim to write the passage is to ____.

    1. A.
      show how and why to get a satisfying job after graduation
    2. B.
      give some advice about how to behave when you work
    3. C.
      encourage people to ask for help from parents
    4. D.
      expect people to fit in with the working conditions as soon as possibl
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     To celebrities, what question is frequently asked besides their loving affairs? It's plastic surgery. And
many perfect-looking pop stars keep denying they have changed their facial appearance. Some even get
angry at any claims that they've been under the knife.
     So it was a bit shocking when Chinese singer Heng Yue boldly announced last month she would have
plastic surgery, becoming the first celebrity to do so in the mainland.
     Heng, with a broad range and penetrating(有穿透力的)voice, had been invited to sing the theme
song for Chen Kaige's film The Promise and TV drama such as Ma Dashuai and Liu Laogen. But the
popularity of the songs shaded her. Her look just wasn't very charming.
     On March 24, Heng, who declined to reveal her age, endured2 18 operations on her face. It was a
comprehensive 8-hour plastic surgery job including nose reshaping and eye operations, said to cost around 650,000 yuan.
     "I am so fond of singing," said Heng, "I'm hoping to go further in my career as a singer. However, I've
found my plain looks are making me less competitive."
     Heng said that many TV shows were interested in her singing, but rejected her, saying that she looked
just so so. So the chance went to someone who looked more attractive or charming on camera.
     Certainly, Heng's not the only star to go seeking perfection. Tian Yungcheng, a doctor specializing in
plastic surgery, said that Heng was just one of about 200 stars he had operated on.
     "Whenever we turn on the TV, mose of the celebrity faces on stage, I believe, have had operation."
Tian said.
     "Pop stars are reluctant to tell anyone about their surgery since they're under the pressure from the
public who find it hard to accept fake beauty. But I don't see it as wrong if a person just wants to be
perfect or have a more pleasant look for others to appreciate." Tian said.
1.What does the underlined sentence "they've been under the knife" (in Para. 1) mean?
A.They have been wounded with a knife.
B.They have had operations on their faces.
C.They have been threatened by people.
D.They have been the victims of the operations.
2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Heng Yue?
A.She has a gift for music.
B.She keeps her age as a secret.
C.She used to have an unattractive face.
D.She was the first pop star to have plastic surgery.
3. We can infer that         .
A.Tian Yungcheng is well-known in celebrity circles
B.most people support the beauty industry
C.Tian Yungcheng is an attractive doctor
D.people have little trouble in accepting fake beauty 
4. Why did Heng Yue have plastic surgery?
A.She wanted to be a pop star.
B.She wanted to marry an attractive man.
C.She wanted to be an actress.
D.She wanted to be more competitive.
5. Why do some stars get angry when asked about plastic surgery?
A.Because they don't want to show off their beauty and wealth.
B.Because they can't accept their fake beauty and status in their career.
C.Because it's hard to explain to their fans.
D.Because they may suffer the pressure from people if they tell the truth.

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