Choosing the right career can be hard. Many people graduate from school or college not knowing what to do with their lives, and get a job without really thinking about it. For some, things work out fine. 1. Your working life lasts an average of forty years, so it's important to find a job you like and feel enthusiastic about. Luckily, there are many ways you can get help to do this.
The Australian website, www.careersonline.com, compares choosing a career with going to the movies. Before you see a movie, you find out what films are showing. 2.— find out what jobs are available and what your options are. Next, decide which movie you like best; if you're not a romantic person, you won't want to see a love story. In other words, with your career, you should decide which job will suit your personality. 3. Meanwhile, you should find out where the theater is before you go. With your career, you need to find information about where you can work, how much you will earn, and how to get a job in that profession.
So, how do you start? Begin by asking yourself some questions. 4. Have you travel overseas? Do you have any extra certificates besides your degree, such as a first aid license, for example? Your physical state and build can also affect which jobs you can do. A person, for example, who is allergic to cats would probably never become a veterinarian. Flight attendants, firefighters, and police officers have to be over a certain height, and be physically fit. 5. Are you outgoing and extroverted, or shy and introverted? If you like working alone, a job that requires lots of teamwork might not suit you.
A.Your personality matters, too.
B.Finally, decide how to get movie tickets.
C.The site suggests you do the same with your career.
D.Choosing a career can take time and a lot of thought.
E.Some jobs require you to have certain life experiences.
F.But others often find themselves stuck in a job they hate.
G.When you know you can work in your dream job, you'll be glad.
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.
—Tenneva Jordan
I knew I was not supposed to be quite so excited. I was too old for that. At age eleven, the oldest and my mom's "grown up" girl, I had to keep my cool. I was in middle school after all. But every chance I got, when I was alone, I checked each present under the tree. I read every tag and felt every package, guessing at the contents within. I had examined each gift so often that I could tell which present went to which person without even looking at the tags.
It had been a tough year for my family. Whenever my mom looked over at the tree and scattered（撒） presents, she would sigh and warn us, "There won't be as much for Christmas this year. Try not to be disappointed." Christmas had traditionally been a time for my parents to spoil us. In years past, the presents would pile up and spill out from under the tree, taking over the living room. I had heard the phrase "giving is better than receiving," but thought that whoever had said that must have been out of their mind. Getting presents was the whole point! It was the reason I couldn't get to sleep on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas morning, we eagerly waited in the hallway until Dad told us everything was ready. We rushed into the living room and let the wrapping paper fly. We made weak attempts to wait and watch while other family members opened their presents, but as the time passed we lost our self-control.
"Here's another one for you,” said Mom as she handed me a package. I looked at it, confused. Having spent so much time examining the presents before Christmas, I recognized this one. But it had not been mine. It was my mom's. A new label had been put on it, with my name written in my mother's handwriting.
"Mom, I can't...”
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
I was stopped by my mother's eager, joyful look.
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Paragraph 2:
I have always remembered that Christmas fondly.
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More than 30 years ago, there was a well-known boxer named Eugene Hart. Hart was heavily favored to win his next round against an ungifted boxer, Antuofermo. It was said that the only thing that Antuofermo could do was “he bled well". However, here was an important thing. He had good qualities that you couldn't see.
During the fight, Hart controlled Antuofermo, knocking him down and giving him a good beating. Antuofermo absorbed the punishment that was dealt to him by his naturally superior opponent, and he did it so well that Hart became discouraged. In the fifth round, Hart began to tire, not physically but mentally. Taking advantage of the situation, Antuofermo attacked and knocked Hart down, thus ending the fight.
When the fighters went back to their temporary restrooms, only a thin curtain was between them. Hart's room was quiet, but on the other side he could hear Antuofermo's coach talking about who would take the fighter to the hospital. Finally he heard Antuofermo saying, "Every time he hit me with that left hook （左勾拳）to the body, I thought I was going to quit. After the second round, I thought if he hit me there again, I'd quit. I thought the same thing after the fourth round. But he stopped hitting me there."
At that moment, Hart began to weep. He was crying because for the first time he under- stood that Antuofermo had felt the same way he had and even worse. And the only thing that distinguished the guy who was talking from the guy who was crying was perseverance （毅力）. The coward （懦夫）and the hero had the same emotions. They're both humans.
The important question to ask yourself here is this： How does each man respond to the tough situation that they are experiencing? Maybe you are in a tough position right now or, if not, one might be coming. How will you react? Like a hero or a coward?
1.What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A.Hart was an ordinary boxer.
B.Antuofermo was hardly defeated.
C.Hart was believed to win the game.
D.Antuofermo was gifted in boxing.
2.How did Antuofermo win the fight?
A.He trained hard before the fight.
B.Hart became discouraged by his coach.
C.He was confident about his boxing talent and power.
D.He dealt with the punishment properly and grasped the chance.
3.Why did Hart cry after the fight?
A.He realized he was just mentally defeated.
B.He was hurt and sent to a hospital.
C.He lost the game easily.
D.He was considered to be a coward.
4.What are Antuofermo's qualities?
A.Hard-work and honesty. B.Humor and intelligence.
C.Perseverance and determination. D.Enthusiasm and responsibility.
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Denmark is only about half the size of South Carolina, but it produces more of its electricity from wind than any other country in the world. Denmark now gets 47%of its electricity from wind, and there will be more to come, thanks to a combination of history and policy.
Paul la Cour was a scientist and inventor who experimented with early wind power machines at the start of the 20th century. So it's not surprising that Denmark invested in building wind power the earliest. Since the 1970s,Denmark has been investing in wind energy all over the country. In the 1980s,due to a strong movement opposing nuclear power plants, Denmark increased its production of clean energy even before many other countries considered it.
Even back in 2002,Denmark took climate change warnings seriously. They drew up policies, aiming to cut fossil-fuel emissions by 20%,which they did via renewable energy investment. Some of the world's largest companies in the field—including Vestas, which builds turbines(涡轮机)，and Orsted, which specializes in offshore wind projects—are Danish, so the country has an impact beyond its borders.
The huge impact of Denmark’s wind industry is important. But Denmark is a small country, so while almost 50%of its electricity from wind is admirable, it's also minor in terms of entire global impact.
While Denmark gets half its electricity from 5,758 megawatts (MW) of capacity, Spain's 23,000 MW covers just 18 percent of its electricity supply as it’s a much bigger country. China is the leader in wind energy at 221,000 MW, and the U.S.is the second in the world at about 96,000 MW.
At the end of 2019,lawmakers in Denmark set a new goal: increasing the share of electricity coming from renewable power to 100%.
1.What can we know about Demark?
A.It is a leader in solar energy. B.It is a pioneer in clean energy.
C.It is a victim of climate change. D.It is an advocate of nuclear energy.
2.What is Denmark government's attitude towards fossil-fuel energy projects?
A.Indifferent. B.Ambiguous
C.Positive. D.Opposed.
3.Which country produces the most wind energy in the world?
A.Denmark. B.China. C.The U.S D.Spain.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Almost Half of Denmark’s Electricity Comes from Wind Power
B.Denmark's Government Pushes ahead with Fossil-fuel Projects
C.Denmark Has a Great Effect on World's Wind Power Equipment
D.Denmark Has a Long History of Developing Renewable Power
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Park Regulations
Sec.11-1-1
A.Purpose and Definition．
In order to prevent the parks, parkways, and recreational facilities within the City from injury or damage, these regulations are enacted(制定).The term "park" used in this Chapter shall include all grounds, buildings, and watercourses which are located within any area for the public use as a park, parkway, or recreational facility.
B.Specific Regulations
1.Littering No person shall throw any rubbish, earth, or other material in any park.
2.Pets. Dogs, cats, or other pets are forbidden in all city parks, unless permitted by the Parks and Recreation Board. Excepted from the forbidding are animals specifically trained to assist the disabled.
3.Fires. No person shall start，tend，or maintain a fire except in personal grills(烤架)or specific fireplaces. Personal grills shall be used in specific picnic areas only. All fires should be thoroughly extinguished before leaving the area. Unburned fuel and ashes shall be got rid of in such a manner as to prevent damage to any park property.
4.Park Property. No person shall kill, injure, or disturb birds or animals within any park. No person shall cut down, or damage in any manner any tree, shrub, flower, soil, fountain, building, or other park property.
5.Vehicles. All motorized vehicles are limited in specific parking areas, roads, and drives. Speed limit is 15mph.Snowmobiles are not allowed.
6.Park Hours. Subject to certain exceptions, all city parks shall be closed to persons from 9:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. the following day. The exceptions are:
a）Persons launching or loading a boat at a public dock(码头).
b）The hiking paths are closed from 9:00 p.m.to 6:00 a.m.
c）Scheduled athletic games at least halfway concluded by 9:00 p.m. shall be allowed to continue at Cutler Park until 12:00 a.m.
1.According to the text, what are you permitted to do in the park?
A.Pick flowers. B.Trap squirrels.
C.Have a barbecue in specific areas. D.Begin baseball games at 9:30p.m.
2.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A.To tell a story. B.To inform readers.
C.To persuade people to visit the park. D.To convince readers of an opinion.
3.Where does the text probably come from?
A.A guidebook of a city. B.An introduction to parks.
C.An environmental report. D.A government document.
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Carbon dioxide isn’t just a greenhouse gas that’s thinning the atmosphere, but it’s also causing a popular food to lose its nutritional value over time, which will have a major impact on more than 2 billion people worldwide.
According to a recent study conducted in a joint effort by researchers in Japan, China, Australian, and the United States, higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contribute to the decline of protein（蛋白质）and other key vitamins in rice. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, looked at 18 different agriculture sites in China and Japan over four years and found that the crops exposed to higher levels of carbon dioxide were overall less nutritious than those that were not.
“Many basic crops are impacted by the rise of carbon dioxide with respect to things like protein concentration and iron and zinc,” says Lewis Ziska, a co-author and research plant physiologist at the US Department of Agriculture. The research explains that the exposed rice contained 10 percent less protein,8 percent less iron, and 5 percent less zinc, while amounts of B1,B2 and B5 vitamins also declined. And increased levels of carbon dioxide doesn’t just have a negative effect on rice, but other food staples（主食）including wheat and potatoes also face serious consequences when exposed to higher levels.
While this certainly impacts many people worldwide, it follows that the people that would suffer the most would be those that consume the most rice, which, as the study also found, also happen to be those who live in the poorest countries.
Additional studies are now underway and researchers are trying to solve this problem by looking at the different types of each crop in hopes of finding the types that react the least, or not at all, to high levels of carbon dioxide.
Until then, what can you do? For starters, you can try to eat a variety of foods and get your vitamins and proteins from various sources. Then to help with the larger problem of global warming and climate change, you can make simple lifestyle changes such as hang drying clothes, walking to work, and turning off the lights when you’re not home.
1.What is the effect of higher levels of carbon dioxide?
A.It increases protein content in rice. B.It causes nutrient loss in crops.
C.It improves agricultural productivity. D.It directly affects people’s health.
2.Who may suffer most from the rise of carbon dioxide?
A.Those who eat the most rice. B.Those who eat wheat and potatoes.
C.Those who live in rich countries. D.Those exposed to higher levels of carbon dioxide.
3.What does the underlined word“underway”in para.5 mean?
A.Under the ground B.Under control
C.In the way D.In progress
4.How can we solve the problem caused by higher levels of carbon dioxide?
A.By developing new types of crops.
B.By eating more fresh foods.
C.By having different types of foods.
D.By changing the existing lifestyle totally
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Erik, an athletic child, lost his vision in his early teen. At first he_______to use a walking stick or learn Braille(盲文),_______he could do as well as any teenage. He finally came to accept his disability, though. He couldn’t play the same_______as he used to. But then he discovered wrestling, a sport_______sight wasn’t as important as touch and_______.Then,at 16,he discovered rock climbing was like wrestling in some ways. A wrestler and a rock climber_______information through touch. Rock climbing_______ mountain climbing, the greatest challenge of his life. Erik’s teammates say he isn’t different from a_______mountaineer. The major difference is that his strong upper body, flexibility and mental toughness make him a(n)_______climber.
Climbing Mount Everest was__________for every climber on every team. The reaction to the mountain air for Erik was the same as it was for his teammates:__________of oxygen causes the heart to beat slower, and the brain doesn’t__________as clearly as normal. In some ways, Erik had an advantage__________his teammates：as they got near the top, the vision of all climbers was__________.So at a certain altitude, all his teammates were like Erik--nearly__________.To climb Mount Everest is an achievement for any athlete. Erik showed his disability wasn’t as important as his ability.
1.A.demanded B.decided C.refused D.promised
2.A.insisting B.praying C.admitting D.appealing
3.A.exercises B.games C.parts D.sports
4.A.that B.where C.which D.whose
5.A.thought B.hearing C.feel D.smell
6.A.store B.receive C.exchange D.get
7.A.led to B.resulted from C.depended on D.made out
8.A.formal B.sighted C.determined D.successful
9.A.optimistic B.special C.responsible D.perfect
10.A.uneasy B.compulsory C.optional D.challenging
11.A.short B.lack C.limit D.supply
12.A.survive B.recover C.function D.refresh
13.A.against B.over C.beyond D.with
14.A.wasted B.broadened C.restricted D.improved
15.A.blind B.dizzy C.hopeless D.dead
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假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校近期要举办“美丽家乡”国画展，你的外教老师Henry曾学习过中国国画，请你发邮件邀请他参加此次画展，内容包括：1.画展开办的时间、地点；2.开办国画展的目的和意义；3.表达期待。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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