For many people, working from home part time ...

For many people, working from home part time or full time can be an attractive option. 1.. You’ll have to plan out your strategy, work out all the little details, and then put in the work to make it happen.

Evaluate your talents.

Keep in mind that there is a huge difference between talents and things you enjoy. 2.. Think about your skills that you do better than anyone else.

Assess your financing needs.

While starting a business from home can be more affordable than starting a traditional business, you will still need money to get started. 3.. If you don’t have a lot in savings, you can get a business loan to get started, but this would mean afterwards being responsible for a loan.

Know your competition.

If you plan on working from home locally, look around town for other businesses offering the same services or products. You’ll have to find a way to stand out from the competition. Be sure to check around and analyze your competitors’ pricing. 4..

5..

If no business ideas are coming to mind, think about some of the tried home business types. Some common ideas include tutoring, tax preparation, accounting, web designing, dance instructing. These home based business ideas just require your personal skills.

A．Understand the needs of your market.

B．Consider some of the more common ideas.

C．Most of these business ideas can also be done online.

D．Think about how much money you need to cover all the initial costs.

E. Just because you enjoy something does not mean you can turn it into a business.

F. However, like starting any other business, it requires planning and personal devotion.

G. If you can offer the same product for less, you may be able to draw some of their customers away.

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Hi! My name is Jeanette. I’m a 34-year-old lady. I’m looking for a full or part-time babysitting job. I have worked with babies for about 15 years. I have experience in daycare setting as a nanny(保姆). I’m willing to do housework and cook if needed. Please e-mail me to:Jeanette Janzen @ sasktel.net. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Hi! My name is Kristen. I work nights so I am able to babysit during the day. I have a daughter who will be one year old in March. I live in Sutherland/Forest Grove. I am completing my Early Childhood Education through distance. I charge5 an hour. Please e-mail me with any questions. Thank you!

My name is Ashley and I love babysitting children. I have experience with ages 7 months to 7 years. I do overnight stays on weekends. I also have 2 dogs. We call them gentle giants, but one is puppy 9 weeks old, very gentle, the other is gold retriever, so they’re very gentle and playful. If you are interested, you can contact me, either by e-mail(mail tojsorensen24@hotmail.com) or by phone 955-1680.Thank you.

My name is Kaitlyn. I am looking for a chance to care for a child full time with the right situation. I live in South Torrance. I stay at home with my 3-year-old daughter,and I am hoping to care for another child in my home. We live close to a park. I enjoy art,painting,writing,music and reading. I love kids. I have passion and patience. Please know I will not be driving,so parents must drop off and pick up. Location: Torrance/310/Southbay.

1.In Kristen’s advertisement her _____is not mentioned.

A.Family B.experience

C.pay D.education

2.We can infer(推测) from the third advertisement that Ashley____________.

A.likes to keep pets B.loves babysitting

C.likes to stay up D.is only a child

3.You need a full-time babysitter with a little child_________ is suitable for you.

A.Jeanette B.Kristen

C.Ashley D.Kaitlyn

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For the brave in the armed forces, being sent away from home for months at a time is just part of the duty. However, it’s never an easy one to perform especially for those with children. So, when I found out I was going to stay in South Korea for a year, I was nervous about how my five children, particularly my eldest daughter Abigail, would take the news since it meant I wouldn’t be home to see her graduate from high school.

To my surprise, Abigail told me not to worry and even suggested we make the news known among family members. “We’ve been lucky you haven’t had to be sent abroad yet. Anyway, we can get connected through the Internet. See me on your phone on my spot.” Abigail said. She stepped into many of my roles when I was gone. I wanted to find a way to thank her and show her how proud I was of her. I started planning the special surprise when my request to return home a few weeks earlier to attend Abigail’s graduation ceremony was approved.

When my time in South Korea finally came to an end, I flew home, rented a car, and stayed in a hotel. And on Abigail’s graduation day, I hid in an office behind the stage waiting until I heard my daughter’s name called. I just kept thinking “Don’t cry. Don’t trip in your heels. Don’t fall over.” At last! Abigail was up on stage. I slipped up behind her, whispered in her ear, and around she turned! “I was just thinking, like, ‘You aren’t supposed to be here. What? What? How?’ It was the biggest shock... I’m pretty sure my dad made people he didn’t even know cry. Emotional for everyone.” Abigail cried.

You know what followed: embraces, kisses, tears, laughs, flowers, wishes...; aren’t they what a family have in store?

1.What worried the author most?

A. His duty in South Korea.　　 B. His Five children’s safety.

C. His eldest daughter’s study.　　 D. His absence from a big event.

2.What can we learn about Abigail from the story?

A. She reacted angrily to her father leaving home.

B. She took good care of the other four kids when her father was away from home.

C. She was the smartest kid in her family.

D. She gave a speech to express her gratitude to her father on graduation day.

3.How did Abigail feel when meeting her father?

A. Embarrassed.　　 B. Overjoyed.

C. Nervous.　　 D. Satisfied.

4.What does the author mainly intend to express by telling the story?

A. A soldier’s personal sacrifice.　　 B. A father’s contribution to a family.

C. The meaning of family tie.　　 D. The way to plan a big surprise.

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For many writers, writing stories or plays is a part-time job: to support themselves they take on other jobs, such as teaching. It is one sign of August Wilson’s success that for many years he has been able to make a living only by writing plays.

Wilson was born in Pittsburgh and dropped out of school in the ninth grade. He was a good reader, however, and continued his education by reading library books, learning about black nationalist movements of the time, and closely observing(观察) the lives of the poor people.

In the late 1960’s Wilson set up a theater company called Black Horizons and began to think of ways to describe African-American life on the stage. He had the idea of a cycle of plays, each of which was set in a different decade(十年) of the 20^th century, showing how African-American life has developed.

The first successful play of this series was Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom about black musicians in Chicago in the 1920s, who are not accepted by white society. Other plays in the series include Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, about blacks in the 1910s who had moved north to Pittsburgh in search of a new identity; Fences, which focuses on a father–son conflict(冲突) in the1950s; and The Piano Lesson, about a 1930s family that was uncertain about whether to sell the family’s treasure. For the last two of these plays Wilson was awarded Pulitzer Prizes.

Wilson has written eight plays in his cycle, the most recent being King Hedley the Second, a play set in the 1980s. His plays are enjoyed by both the blacks and the whites and engage anyone who is interested in African-American experience.

1.Wilson won Pulitzer Prizes for ________.

A．The Piano Lesson & Fences

B． Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom & Fences

C．The Piano Lesson & King Hedley the Second

D．King Hedley the Second & Joe Turner’s Come and Gone

2. It is possible that in his series of the 20^th –century plays, Wilson plans to write ________.

A．no more          B．two more          C．three more        D．four more

3.The underlined word “engage” in the last paragraph means ________.

A．award            B．benefit           C．please            D．attract

4.What’s the passage mainly about?

A．The life of August Wilson.                 B．The growth of August Wilson.

C．A cycle of plays of August Wilson.           D．August Wilson’s theater company.

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For many people, the story of cottages — small vacation homes away from the city — is a deeply personal one. For some families, cottages have been the scene of reunions, vacations and family adventures for generations.

In North America, “cottaging（去乡间别墅度周末）” really began during the 19th century. At that time, crowds of people were moving from family farms to cities. Naturally, these people often felt a longing for the natural beauty of the countryside. Frequently located near lakes, in the mountains of woods, cottages provided a perfect solution.

Traditionally small and rustic (乡下风格的)，many cottages were once simple log（原木） homes without bathrooms, water or electricity. While in most cases that is no longer true, people still go to cottages in large numbers to escape the city and to enjoy “cottage life.”

Despite the peaceful setting, there is always plenty to do at a cottage. If you enjoy outdoor activities, try hunting, boating or hiking. Many cottages are located near a lake, so you have opportunities to go swimming, boating or sunbathing around. Enjoy a picnic with your family, or build a campfire to roast hot dogs. On rainy days, curl up(蜷曲) on a comfortable chair inside and read, or enjoy board games （棋类游戏） with your friends and relatives. Want to get out and explore? Take a tour of the lake in a motorboat, or visit one of the many small villages located nearby.

Many families rent cottages instead of owning them, but for those who do, there’s always work to be done. Wood must be chopped for the stove. Leaves need to be gathered and gardens taken care of. Since many cottages are old buildings, there’s usually something that needs to be fixed or painted.

The story of cottages is one of families, traditions and memories. Are you ready to try cottaging with your family?

1.The underlined word “longing” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_________ ”.

A．horror            B．need             C．disappointment     D．excitement

2.What do we know about a cottage?

A．It is far from lakes.

B．It is not popular now.

C．It was probably built of wood.

D．It was built in a short time.

3.Which of the following does NOT belong to the activities mentioned in the text?

A．Sunbathing and swimming.

B．Hunting, hiking and boating,

C．Having a picnic and roasting hot dogs.

D．Playing football and watching games on TV.

4.Which of the following words can best describe the author’s attitude towards“cottaging”?

A．Critical.           B．Doubtful.          C．Positive.          D．Bored.

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Only at weekends, Alex took a 　　 　　 to pay for his tuition.

A. full-time job　　 B. part-time work

C. part-time job　　 D. complete job

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We Want you!

CONTACT INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

 Embassy Suites Hotel San Luis is currently accepting applications for front Desk Services Agent. Full time day and part time night positions open.

 Availability must include weekends and holidays.

 This position has a combination of duties mainly related, but not limited to checking-in hotel guests.

We are seeking candidates who have the ability to:

⊙ Understand guest inquires and provide responses in a helpful, courteous(礼貌的) manner.

⊙ Promote positive relations with all individuals who approach the Front Desk and enter the hotel.

⊙ Focus on the guest needs remaining calm and courteous.

⊙ Work well under pressure.

⊙ Input and access data in the computer.

⊙ Ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information.

⊙ Work cooperatively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.

REQUIREMENTS

 Customer service experience preferred

 Please apply online by submitting a resume, including a cover letter.

OR:

 Apply in person, by submitting an application for employment, from the executive offices located within the hotel.

1.Those interested in this job may contact Rebecca Hyre ______.

A.by e-mail B.by fax

C.by sending short messages D.by post

2.Which of the following is needed for the job?

A.College diploma or above. B.Necessary PC skills.

C.Speaking at least three languages. D.Five-year working experience.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The job candidates are expected to work during holidays.

B.The candidates can only apply online by submitting an application.

C.The job has a combination of duties limited to hotel guests.

D.People without customer service experience cannot apply for the position.

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Weekend job? Part time? Full time?

Whatever kind of job you’re going for, the way to go about it is much the same ... ( For info regarding employment law, pay, etc, see the Holiday Jobs fact file.)

Young people change job at average of four times in their first three years of employment.

Where to look

Jobs are advertised in:

*Job vacancy(空缺) websites

*Newspapers (local and national)

*Recruitment agencies

*Shop windows

You could also take your CV along your local high street---- even if they have no vacancies you can show them how excellent you are, so when they do have a vacancy you’ll be the person they call.

What’s a CV?

It stands for Curriculum Vitae, and is basically one side of A4 containing your personal details, skills and experience. You can find out how to do a CV via the links below.

Covering letters & application forms

You need to send a cover letter with a CV, and some employers want you to complete an application form. There’s detailed information on cover letters and application forms in the websites listed below.

Not got any experience?

Everyone has to get a first job, and you can big up your transferable (可转换的) skills on your CV. If the job description asks for “Excellent communication skills” or “ Organizational skills”, you can mention occasions when you had to use these skills, e.g. being a monitor or getting all your coursework in on time.

The interview

If an employer rates your CV/application form, you’ll be invited to an interview. The general rules of interviews are:

* Dress a little smarter than those who do the job already.

* Turn up on time.

* Greet the person who’s interviewing you by name: “Hi Joe/Mr Smith (depending on which you’d think they prefer), nice to meet you”.

* Tell the truth.

* Think about what questions you’ll be asked and prepare your answers in advance.

1.Who is this passage most probably written for?

A. Those who have lost their jobs.

B. Those who want to employ workers.

C. Those who are seeking their first job.

D. Those who are seeking career development.

2.What needn’t you send to an employer when applying for a job?

A. A CV.　　 B. A cover letter.

C. An application form　　 D. A recommendation letter.

3.According to the writer, we should do the following EXCEPT _______.

A. preparing our answers before an interview

B. arriving as early as possible for an interview

C. taking our CV to high street with no vacancies

D. telling the truth about ourselves in an interview

4.Where do we most probably read this passage?

A. On a website.　　 B. In a newspaper.

C. In a magazine.　　 D. On TV.

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While most teachers enjoy the summer break from work, other teachers try to find part-time work during that time. If you’re one of those teachers who are finding part-time work during the summer, writing for children might be the right job you’re looking for.

During the school year, you’re very familiar with children in your classroom. That means you know what children think about, how they talk and how they act. If you read stories and books for children with your students during the school year, you also know the kinds of story that children are fond of.

As a teacher, you can go to the school library and find out what kinds of books students are most interested in. Also, what kinds of books seem to be in short supply? Use this information to create stories and novels.

If you continue writing for children during the school year, you won’t have enough time to write as much while you’re teaching, but you can probably manage to work on at least one short story for children each month. Even if you don’t finish these pieces during the school year, when school ends for the summer you will have lots of writing projects to finish and hand in to editors (编辑).

Recently, many teachers have turned to writing for children as a part-time job. If you enjoy writing as much as you enjoy teaching, then writing for children might be the second job for you, too.

1.Who is the passage probably written for?

A. Students. B. Teachers.

C. Workers. D. Schools.

2.According to the passage, the school library can help teachers　 ______.

A. write more stories

B. borrow more books

C. learn about students’ interests

D. improve their teaching skills

3.We can learn from the passage that story-writing teachers　 ______.

A. should read their stories to the students

B. should borrow books from the school library

C. think writing stories is a difficult part-time job

D. think teaching can provide them with ideas for stories

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. A way of finding a part-time job.

B. An interesting story of a writer.

C. Writing methods for teachers.

D. The reasons for becoming story-writing teachers.

5.Which kind of teachers can be story-writing teachers?

A. Teachers who prefer writing to teaching.

B. Teachers who like either writing or teaching.

C. Teachers who often have talks with students.

D. Teachers who love both teaching and writing.

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New York City is a place full of surprises for many first-time visitors. Americans and foreigners alike experience a kind of culture shock when they first arrive. It is one of the most centers of higher education in the United States. Many young people like to live and work in America's largest city. But if you do not know where to start, it helps to belong to a community.

The city has a place where students have a chance to meet, and find their place in the world. It is a private center called International House. It serves students from more than 100 countries.

Adjibola Amzat lives there. He is from Nigeria. "Without the International House, New York would have been a very lonely place for many people." Amzat worked as a news reporter. He left his job to study at Columbia University for a graduate degree program in journalism. Amzat likes International House. He thinks it has helped to improve his experience at Columbia University.

International House welcomes graduate students from many New York-area. They have a chance to attend many cultural celebrations throughout the year. Many students say their communication with other students has led to new friendships and personal growth.

Lebogang Mahlare is from South Africa.

Akmyrat Tuyliyev is from Turkmenistan. He says he found people from so many areas at International House. This, he says, made him want to work to change the world. “I come from a county where we don’t have different races. I’ve never seen a black person until I came to the United States. So seeing students from Russia, China, and all of these other countries, coming here to untie, was really inspiring.”

Many people who live at International House say they want to continue the relationships they have begun when they return home. And they want to share with their countrymen the leadership skills they have learned in the United States.

1.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A. America　　 B. New York City

C. Higher education　　 D. A kind of culture shock

2.What do we know about the students living in International House?

A. They all have forgotten their own cultures

B. They celebrate each other’s holidays

C. They get along well with each other

D. They often fight with each other

3.What did Akmyrat Tuyliyev want to do when seeing people from other countries at International House?

A. Work in America

B. Change his programs

C. Work to change the world

D. Become a leader in his country

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