Have you ever picked a job based on the fact that you were good at it but later found it made you feel very uncomfortable over time? When you select your career, there’s whole lot more to it than assessing your skills and matching them with a particular position. If you ignore your personality, it will hurt you long-term regardless of your skills or the job's pay. There are several areas of your personality that you need to consider to help you find a good job. Here are a few of those main areas:

1) Do you prefer working alone or with other people?

There are isolating(使孤立) jobs that will drive an outgoing person crazy and also interactive jobs that will make a shy person uneasy. Most people are not extremes in either direction but do have a tendency that they prefer. There are also positions that are sometimes a combination of the two, which may be best for someone in the middle who adapts easily to either situation.

2) How do you handle change?

Most jobs these days have some elements of change to them, but some are more than others. If you need stability in your life, you may need a job where the changes don't happen so often. Other people would be bored of the same daily routine.

3) Do you enjoy working with computers?

I do see this as a kind of personality characteristic. There are people who are happy to spend more than 40 hours a week on a computer, while there are others who need a lot of human interaction throughout the day. Again, these are extremes and you'll likely find a lot of positions somewhere in the middle as well.

4) What type of work environment do you enjoy? 

This can range from being in a large building with a lot of people you won't know immediately to a smaller setting where you'll get to know almost all the people there fairly quickly.

5) How do you like to get paid?  

Some people are motivated by the pay they get, while others feel too stressed to be like that. The variety of payment designs in the sales industry is a typical example for this.

Anyway, these are a great starting point for you. I've seen it over and over again with people that they make more money over time when they do something they love. It may take you a little longer, but making a move to do what you have a passion for can change the course of your life for the better.

69．This passage mainly talks about the importance of _______.

       A．different jobs       B．personalities

       C．personal skills      D．job’s pay

70．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

      A．Isolating jobs usually drive people mad.

      B．Interactive jobs make people shy easily.

      C．Extreme people tend to work with others.

      D．Almost everyone has a tendency in jobs.

71．What is the missing word about a job search in the following chart?

      A．Design    B．Skills      C．Cooperation    D．Hobbies

72．What is the best title for this passage?

       A．Lifestyles and Job Pay    B．Jobs and Environment

       C．Job Skills and Abilities    D．Personalities and Jobs

Weather Report

(8:00 a.m. December 17—8:00 a.m. December 18)

Influenced by a cold front northern Xinjiang, the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the northern and eastern parts of Heilongjiang are expected to experience light snow today. Drizzle (小雨) is forecast for most areas of Sichuan and western coastal areas of South China. Northerly winds of force 4-6 are expected to affect western and southwestern Inner Mongolia, and most parts of Northeast China while northerly winds of force 5-7 will sweep across the Bohai Sea, the northern parts of the Yellow Sea, East China Sea, the Taiwan Straits, and the central and northern parts of the South China Sea. ^k*s5u

Weather forecast for major Chinese cities

49. According to the weather report, we know it doesn’t rain in many areas except ______.

A. Xinjiang     B. Qinghai-Tibet       C. Heilongjiang          D. Chengdu

50. From December 17 to December 18, if you go to ______, you may be caught in the snow.

A. Northern Xinjiang and Tibet          B. Sichuan and South China

C. Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang      D. Qinghai and Sichuan

51. On December 17, the East China Sea will be swept by ______.

A. a cold front                         B. light snow

C. northerly winds of force 4-6          D. northerly winds of force 5-7

52. The temperature in Harbin Min(℃) is ___ lower than that in Guangzhou Min(℃).

       A.23         B. 31                C. 26                  D. 7

74. Where can you probably find this text?

　A. In a school magazine         B. In a national paper.

　C. In a guide book.           　D. In a university daily newspaper.

75. If you are interested in arts, where would you go for a visit?

　A. Leacock 116. 　　　　　　　B. Union room 423.

　C. Union room 108. 　　　　　 D. Newman Centre, 3484 Peel.

76. Which of the following is the name of a play?

　A. Blazing Saddles.

　B. Guess Who’s Coming to Breakfast.

　C. Importance of deciding basic goals of the Women’s Union.

　D. Unskilled Labors on Rivers and Canals in Upper Canada, 1820 - 1850.

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each

paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

56 .               

   Nowadays. millions of people misuse and even overuse pain medications and other drugs. Research by the American National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA, 1999) shows that around 2% of the population over age 12 were using drugs non-medically.

57.

   NIDA views medications as a powerful force for good now. They reduce and remove pain for millions of people suffering from illness and disease. They make it possible for doctors to perform operations to save lives. Many people living with diseases are able to control their symptoms（症状） and become active, contributing citizens. NIDA points out that most individuals who take these drags use them in a responsible way.

58.

   However, overuse of drugs such as opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants and stimulants does lead to harmful reliance（药物依赖） in some people and is therefore becoming a serious public health problem. Although this overuse affects many people worldwide, particular trends of concern to the medical profession in the US appear among older adults, teenagers arid women.

59.

   Though it may be a surprise to many, the misuse of medications may be the most common form of drug abuse among the elderly. Dr Kenneth Schrader of Duke University, North Carolina states that although the elderly represent about 13% of the US population, those aged 65 and over account for the consumption of one third of all drugs. People in this age group use medications roughly three times more than the general population and have poorer compliance with instruction for use. In another study of elderly patients admitted to treatment programs, 70% were women who had overused medicines.

60.

   Unfortunately, this trend among women does not only affect those aged over

   In general, among women and men who are using either an anti-anxiety drug or a sedative, women are twice as likely to become addicted. In addition, statistics compiled for 12-17 year olds show that teenage girls are more likely than teenage boys to begin overusing psychotherapeutic medication such as painkillers, tranquillizers, stimulants and sedatives.

Choosing a nice mountain bike for you is easier than learning how to ride it. Keep these tips in mind：

Decide how you are going to use your new mountain bike.

Are you a new rider who simply wants to travel outdoors on the weekend，weather permitting？Do you intend to test yourself on the rough roads，every day，rain or shine？Or are you going to use your new mountain bike to ride to and from school or work？Be honest about your intentions，and you’re more than half way toward choosing the right mountain bike for you.

Visit your local bike shops.

Any good bike shop will stock a wide range of quality mountain bikes in all price points and sizes. Your local bike shops will carry more than one brand of bicycle. Not only will they sell you a mountain bike that suits your needs，but they will service what they sell. Visit at least a few shops. You’ll get one that satisfies you right away.

Don’t be bashful.

Tell your salesperson how you intend to use your new mountain bike，and how much you are willing to spend. Your salesperson will show you a selection of models and brands accordingly. He or she will also help you determine the right size for you. You may ask more without any sense of shyness.

Take a test ride.

All good bike shops let customers take test rides. There’s a good reason for this beyond “try­before­you­buy” salesmanship. Since you already know your price range and find the right size，you now have to find out which brand you ride best. They want you to be happy with your purchase. After only a few test rides from more than one bike shop，the right mountain bike will choose you.

72．What would be the best title for the text?

A．How to Choose a Mountain Bike       

B．How to Ride a Mountain Bike

C．Where to Ride Your Local Bike                   

D．Why to Take a Test Ride

73．The main purpose of visiting bike shops is________.

A．to share happiness with the salesperson         B．to seek a wide range of quality

C．to get a mountain bike that satisfies you        D．to service your new mountain bike

74．The underlined word “bashful” means________.

A．cold               B．pitiful               C．shy       D．helpful

75．Which of the following is probably the author’s attitude towards “try­before­you­buy” salesmanship?

A．Honorable.     B．Favorable.      C．Negative.    D．Suspicious(怀疑的).

Large wall posters for kids. Your kids will love these cool posters by artist Darla Daly—zebras boarding in the skateboard park, a group of jungle animals playing in the playground and two giraffes taking a drive in the city. Your kids will enjoy decorating their bedroom walls with these posters and their friends will think they are the coolest!

Displaying 1 to 4 (of 4 products)

60. The passage is written for ________.

A. teachers                          B. students                  C. kids                         D. parents

61. Which poster has the biggest size?

A. Alphabet Wall Art.    B. Kids World Map.     C. Skateboard Park.              D. City Slickers.

62. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   A. Kids can just learn some English letters on Alphabet Wall Art.

   B. City Slickers posters can be bought at 2:00 p.m. every day in a week.

   C. Kids can get some geography knowledge on Kids World Map.

   D. Kids can find two cool giraffes on Skateboard Park.

63. The underlined word “illustrated” in Poster II means “________” in Chinese.

A. 印刷                       B. 装饰                       C. 展示                       D. 图解

Western New Bridge Library Announcement

54. To attend the annual Children’s Gathering, one has to _____.

   A. buy a ticket                    B. apply in advance

   C. make a reservation              D. contact the call-down service

55. According to the passage, Enzo Monfre will ______.

   A. show the children around a zoo 

   B. tell stories to children over seven

   C. be present at the science show in person

   D. lead the children to the Ellen DeGeneres Show

56. We can learn from the passage that children can ______.

   A. attend all the activities with their parents

   B. borrow some relevant books for the activities.

   C. participate in the activities form 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

   D. choose only one of the activities according to their interest

LIDAC MAYNARD

11 Windrift Circle

Methuen, MA

978 – 555 – 4539

JOB OBJECTIVE

Seek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.

EDUCATION

Rivier College, Nashua, NH

Bachelor of Arts in Education – May, 2006

Major: Elementary Education

Have successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

November, 2005 – January, 2006

Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH

Student Teacher

· Developed and completed student–centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade special and regular education students.

· Adapted lessons to meet student’s needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through IEPs.

· Communicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.

August, 2005 – November, 2005

Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH

Student Teacher

· Taught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.

· Introduced a Writer’s Workshop appropriate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing skills.

· Developed learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners.

Spring, 2005

Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH

Designed and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23 self-contained, third and fourth grade students with disabilities.

Fall, 2004

Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH

Taught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

· After–School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst, NH (2004 – 2005)

· Summer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua, NH (Summers, 2002 and 2003)

· Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua, NH (2002 – 2005)

55. What kind of job does Linda want to get?  

       A. A Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer.       B. A middle school math teacher.

       C. A special education advisor.      D. A summer camp advisor.

56. Linda has worked for the following schools EXCEPT ___________.

       A. Rivier College, Nashua, NH     B. Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH

       C. Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH D. Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH

57. What can we know about Linda according to the passage?

       A. She is merely interested in developing student’s math abilities.

       B. She is not active in participating in after–school activities.

       C. She is permitted to teach in any of the high schools of New York.

       D. She has some teaching experiences in several elementary schools.

You may surf the internet to choose some films for the long holidays. Read the following introductions for movies that are showing at the moment. And then answer questions.

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Happiness (Romance) ★★★★

Happiness tells the story of two people (Lisa Turbot and Danny Roy) who work for different advertising companies. They talk on the phone all the time and don’t like each other. But then they correspond by e-mail and fall in love. This movie will be very popular with teenagers and people who like romances. It also has beautiful music.

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I scream (Thriller ) ★★    

In I scream, Paul (Colin Jacks) is a young man who joins a thriller club. Each of the members tries to frighten the others. Paul is told to stay in an old house for the night. Everyone who has tried to stay in the house before has died. This movie is very frightening but also quite silly. It doesn’t make sense for Paul to stay in the house when things start to go wrong. Only for people who like thrillers.

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Paul’s Heroes (Comedy) ★★★  

This is very funny war movie set in World War Two. Six soldiers (including Sammy Turblow) have to get to Italy to take secret messages to the American army there. During the movie, they dress up as women and fight with Italian workers. You can guess the ending, but it’s great fun getting there.

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 (Drama ) ★★★★

   This is a very good drama with Jack Ross, who plays a hard-working truck driver. His wife becomes ill and he has to find a doctor who can help her. In his travels he meets Dr Lloyd (Phidl Driver) who has found the cure for the illness, but Jack Ross has only twelve hours to get the medicine back to his wife on the other side of America. This is an excellent movie, which is very exciting.

68. The purpose of writing this article is to _____________

   A. advertise the four films to attract more audience

   B. compare the different advantages of each film

   C. introduce different films to vacationers.

   D. persuade people to go to the cinema

69. The underlined word “correspond” can be replaced by ________.

   A. communicate        B. match           C. write          D. exchange

70. Which of the following is the best title for the fourth film?

  A .A Hard-working Truck Driver            B. Medicine

  C. A Strange Illness                       D. Twelve Hours

59. All of the following books have children as their main characters (主角) except _________.

A. PETER PAN                        B. GONE WITH THE WIND    

C. A LITTLE PRINCESS                 D. THE SECRET GARDEN

60. We can know from the passage that _________.

A. there are only three books with tapes

B. we can buy 5 kinds of the above books in bookstores

C. two of the above books are written by Frances Hodgson Burnett

D. THE SECRET GARDEN is ￥5 cheaper in bookstores than online

61. Mary brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life with the help of _________.

a. the power of hope  b. friendship    c. her uncle      d. nature’s magic

A. abc              B. acd                     C. bcd                     D. abd

62. Which of the following about the books is mentioned(提到) in this passage?

A. What Sara did to help her fellows.

B. Why Peter Pan wouldn’t grow up.

C. What kind of woman Scarlett is.

D. How Marry Lennox came into her uncle’s house.