What kind of job do you want to do in the fut...

What kind of job do you want to do in the future ? One that earns the most money or one that gives you the highest social position? What about a job that makes you feel happy? Surprisingly, these three things do not always go together in the job world .

According to a general social survey by the National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago in the US, the ten happiest jobs are not those with better pay or higher social position. They are ordinary jobs.

But what is it that makes a “happy” job?

Researchers found that people are happier when they feel they are doing something worthwhile. Six of the top ten happiest jobs are based heavily on helping others, such as firefighters, teachers, and physical therapists(理疗师 ).

Being able to express oneself is also important for people to feel satisfied . Take authors as an example. Their pay is “ridiculously low or non-existent”, but “the freedom of writing down the contents of your own mind leads to happiness ,”wrote business author Steve Denning on his blog on Forbes.com.

These jobs are greatly different to the top ten “hated jobs”, according a website survey earlier this year. Director of information technology, sales manager, technical specialist and others that are generally considered respectable jobs are on the list.

Todd May from The New York Times didn’t find the results strange. He argued that

“ a meaningful life must, in some sense then , make people feel worthwhile”. If a person doesn’t participate in the causes “ that are generally regarded as worthy, like feeding and clothing the poor, their life will lack meaning ,”he said . Work takes up the greater part of most people’s  lives . It’s no wonder that the people with the most worthwhile jobs are the happiest of all.

However, it’s important to remember that these two surveys are broad ones and that it doesn’t matter whether your dream job is on the two lists. Now it is the time to think about the future . After all, something that satisfies your mind will always bring you happiness.

1.According to the passage , which of the following is probably a happy job?

2.Steve Denning thinks that being an author is happy mainly because authors_____.

3.From the passage we learn that_________.

4.In the last paragraph the author stresses that_________.

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I’m writing to tell you my imagination about life in the future.

No one can tell exactly what kind of life will be a__________ of                     1.__________

us. But I can ____________ (宣布) with certainty that life will                       2.__________

be m___________ easier. I’m sure there will be more educational                    3.__________

programs on the radio or TV. So children will get _____________                   4.__________

at home w_____________ going to school every day. Besides, most                5.__________

of us will have videophones at home through __________ we can                  6.__________

have a medical exam or do some _________ (购物) at home. Meanwhile,              7.__________

we’ll have robots to _______ (帮助) us in doing housework, allowing            8.__________

us more time to enjoy life. With the development of ___________ (科学)         9.__________

researches, ordinary people may soon be able to spend their holidays

in space and a great __________ of people may live in space or undersea.              10._________

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We should do what we have to do________ we can do what we want to do in the future.

A．so that  B．in case  C．for fear that     D．now that

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Did you know that the position you choose to sleep in says something about what kind of person you are?

A study of 1,000 British people has been done by Chris, a British professor and director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service in the UK. It looked at the six most common sleeping positions and which personalities tend to match them. Have a look.

1. Fetus (胎儿) position – This is the most common sleeping position. About 41 percent of the participants said they sleep in this position. These sleepers may appear to be strong but they are usually sensitive (敏感的) and shy. The more they curl (蜷缩) up, the more worried they are.

2. Log position (树干睡姿) – This is the second most common position. People who sleep like a log are usually stubborn.

3. Yearner position (向往型睡姿) – This position says that you are open-minded and eager (急切的) to face challenges.

4. Soldier position – These sleepers lie on their backs with their arms down and close to the body. They are usually reserved and quiet.

5. Freefall position – People who sleep in this position are outgoing (外向的) but feel a lack of control in their lives. This is the least comfortable position.

6. Starfish position – People who sleep like this are good listeners, helpful, and uncomfortable being the center of attention.

1.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Sleeping position decides personality.

B. Sleeping position reflects personality.

C. What the six different sleeping positions are like.

D. Different people have different sleeping positions.

2.According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Those sleeping in fetus position are always strong.

B. Those sleeping in log position changes their ideas easily.

C. Those sleeping in freefall position usually feel uncomfortable in their lives.

D. Those sleeping in starfish position may feel uneasy when focused on.

3.What does the underlined word “participants” in paragraph 3 most probably mean?

A. Fetus　　 　　　　　　　 B. British people

C. People surveyed　　 　　 D. Sleepers

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Determination is a kind of basic quality and this is ___ it takes to do jobs well.

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It’s always exciting to think about the future and what kind of technology might exist in years to come. But what if that future is closer than you think?

The name Magic Leap is starting to spread across the Internet, and for a good reason. The Magic Leap technology company in the US has been working on something new and exciting, keeping it so secret that even the people working on the project have been hidden from the media. But recently they have started to release more information, and it seems that the future of computing is about to change dramatically.

Magic Leap’s preview shows the possibility of a classroom where you can interact with a miniature 3-D man and watch animals floating in front of your eyes. You could come face to face with fierce creatures like tigers and sharks, and more might be possible very soon.

The company hopes to create new technology that mixes reality and virtual reality computing. This means that the way we interact with computers could change completely, and so could the gaming industry.

Imagine a game in which you can not only look after a dragon on a screen, but also see it walking around your home, feed it and play with it. This is a world where movies will make you jump as things come, flying at you. Rio Caraeff, the company’s chief content officer, said that instead of staring at a phone screen, “the world becomes your screen”.

All of this could be the next step for Magic Leap, and their newly-released video suggests so. The video shows a small elephant floating in the hands of its user, a virtual reality pet that the user can interact with. Exciting to think about, no?

It seems that the excitement has inspired other companies who are lining up to join in on this new project. The technology, called Cinematic Reality, is attracting the attention of large companies like Google, who are already investing large sums of money in the project hoping to see it become a reality.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Magic Leap technology company?

A. The company is working on new technology that could improve the future of computing.

B. The company keeps updating the media on its progress.

C. The company has just discovered a way to mix reality and virtual reality computing.

D. The company’s newly released video is about the interaction between a dragon pet and its user.

2.What could a classroom in the future look like, according to Magic Leap?

A. A miniature 3D man could take the place of teachers.

B. Students could be encouraged to raise a virtual reality pet on campus.

C. The gaming industry could be invited to help students improve their studies.

D. Students could interact with virtual reality animals.

3.How could Magic Leap’s technology change the world according to the article?

A. It could discourage people from playing a lot of computer games.

B. It could turn the whole world into an interactive screen for its users.

C. It could help people improve their ability to interact with others.

D. It could make it hard for people to distinguish between virtual reality and reality.

4.What is Google’s attitude toward the technology named “Cinematic Reality”?

A. Unconcerned.　　 B. Optimistic.

C. Worried.　　 D. Negative.

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What kind of bag does the woman want to take?

A. A red one.　　 B. A blue one.　　 C. A yellow one.

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If you're one of the 13 million Americans still struggling to find a job, or wanting to change jobs, a lot of your applications are probably being swallowed up by the "the black hole．" That's when you send in a job application and never receive any follow-up from the company．In fact, only 25 out of 100 applications ever get looked at by companies．

Now, a remarkable new service is helping job seekers instantly track almost every application they submit so they actually know what's going on．It's called Start Wire． corn and it lets job seekers track their applications and find out whether or not their applications have been reviewed, dismissed, or are still being considered．

How does it work? When you fill out a job application via a company website, you'll typically get an auto confirmation email from the company, thanking you for applying．And then, the waiting begins．

Start Wire has linked to more than 5 , 600 employers across the country and receives online updates on job applications for every one of their members．By allowing you to connect your job hunt to your Facebook and Linkedin accounts, it can notify you if you have any connections with the company that you apply for ．

And, Start Wire is free to use! Because Start Wire is a completely ad-supported site, they don't need to charge job seekers to use it．

Most importantly, Start Wire keeps your information private．Your job search activity will never show up on a social network or search engine．Start Wire has become invaluable to over 55, 000 job seekers in a highly competitive job market．

If you're tired of your job search resulting in dead-end responses, take advantage of this free service and give yourself a huge advantage in the job marketplace．

Click here to put your information on an official list and reach an arrangement with Start Wire to use a free service it provides, and improve your chances of finding a good job quickly．

1.You can probably read the passage from ___________.

A．a newspaper               B．a website           C．a poster      D．a magazine

2.If your job applications are being swallowed up, it means that ______．

A．your personal information has been stolen

B．your job applications are under consideration

C．you can not receive any reply from the company

D．you have to pay money to get your applications back

3.If you want to use Start Wire first you should ________.

A．make a call to the website            B．get access to some employers

C．register an account without payment  D．email the company you will apply to

4.The passage is mainly intended to______.

A．prove the advantages of Start Wire

B．attract more people to use Start Wire

C．teach people how to access Start Wire

D．provide key facts about unemployment

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Do You Want To Change the Future of Education?

Our goal is to give a world-class education to everyone, everywhere, regardless of gender, income or social status.

Today, EDX.org, a not-for-profit website, provides hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe with access to free education. We offer amazing quality classes by the best professors from the best schools. We enable our members to find out a new passion that will transform their lives and their communities.

Around the world from coast to coast, in over 192 countries, people are making the decision to take one or several of our courses. As we continue to grow our operations, we are looking for talented passionate people with great ideas to join the EDX team. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you’re hardworking and ready to contribute to an unparalleled member experience for our community, we really want you to apply.

As part of the EDX team, you’ll receive:

•Competitive compensation

•Generous benefits package

•Free lunch every day

•A great workplace where everyone cares and wants to change the world

While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted. We promise that every applicant will be treated fairly.

All positions are located in our Cambridge offices.

1.What’s the aim of the text?

A. To give an introduction to EDX.　　 B. To encourage people to join EDX.

C. To predict the future of education.　　 D. To advise us to choose quality education.

2.What does EDX mainly do?

A. Providing free courses.　　 B. Studying people’s learning habits.

C. Discovering people’s new passion.　　 D. Researching the trend of education.

3.According to the text, EDX ________.

A. aims to change the world　　 B. tries to build more schools

C. has schools in nearly 200 countries　　 D. teaches people how to choose their courses

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One piece of advice I give young people is that they don't have to decide what they want to do for the rest of their life at age 22. Just think of all the jobs that didn’t exist 10 years ago and what might exist 10 years from now.

My daughter is a nurse practitioner(从业者). But she didn’t start there when she went to college. She got her undergraduate degree in hotel and restaurant management with a minor(辅修课程) in business. She wanted to find a job in travel and tourism and see the world. On graduation day she looked at me and said, “Mom, I don’t know what I’m going to do with my life that’s meaningful, but I don’t think it' s travel and tourism”. I looked at her and said, “Just get a job and then figure it out.”

She struggled for a year or two after college with a couple of different jobs including work in the travel industry for a short time. But she started thinking early on after graduation about becoming a nurse. Whenever she talked to me about it, I told her she’d be a great nurse-super organized, able to multitask better than anyone I knew, with amazing people skills. But I also told her that she’d have to work hard and study the sciences if she wanted to be a nurse.

She considered her choices and decided to enter a combined nursing/nurse practitioner program getting her second bachelor’s degree then her master’s. She had found her passion(热衷的爱好)!Her nursing career since 2005 has progressed. She now has a mix of leadership, administrative, and clinical work.

Do you know what your passion is? Have you found it in your work or are you still searching for it?

1.How did the author react to her daughter’s words on graduation day?

A.She recommended a job to her daughter.

B.She was worried about her daughter’s future.

C.She was angry about her daughter’s uncertainty.

D.She advised her daughter to find answers in practice.

2.What was the author’s attitude toward her daughter’s decision to become a nurse?

A.Cautious. B.Favorable.

C.Unconcerned. D.Disappointed.

3.What do we know about the author’s daughter?

A.She has traveled around the world.

B.She has figured out what she loves to do.

C.She was unsuccessful in her nursing career.

D.She was unwilling to follow her mother’s suggestion.

4.How does the author support her main idea?

A.By listing facts. B.By analyzing causes.

C.By making a comparison. D.By providing a typical example.

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