专题 J812 Unit 1 Career talks 阅读理解-【题型易-必考题型精练】2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级下册话题中心题型梯度特训

考前语法精练 专题J812阅读理解 单元话题特训（新教材外研版） Unit 1 Career talks 职业访谈 姓名：___________班级：___________座号：___________ 内容提要 初阶练手 进阶提升 能力突破 Passage 1 材料一：电台节目预告 Upcoming Programme   Name: Career Stories   Date: Next Friday   Guest: Yan Jing (tried 20 jobs in 1 year)   Content: 1. Share Yan Jing’s work experiences (e.g., onion cutter, carer). 2. Talk about lessons from different jobs.   Purpose: Help students make wise career choices.   材料二：Lisa的劳动节活动安排表 International Workers’Day is a special day for workers around the world. In much of Europe, it’s a springtime festival with singing and dancing. Time Activity May 1st morning Join a spring parade with family May 1st afternoon Have a picnic in the park May 2nd Listen to the “Career Stories” radio show May 3rd Talk with parents about future jobs 1. When will the “Career Stories” programme be on? A．This Friday. B．Next Friday. C．May 1st. D．May 3rd. 2. What did Yan Jing NOT do as a job? A．Onion cutter. B．Carer. C．Radio host. D．Unmentioned. 3. Why does Lisa listen to the radio show on May 2nd? A．To relax after the parade. B．To get ideas for her future job. C．To learn how to have a picnic. D．To practice speaking skills. 4. How do people in Europe celebrate International Workers’ Day according to the passage? A．Take a long holiday. B．Have parades. C．Hold spring festivals with singing and dancing. D．Listen to radio shows. 5. What can we learn from Lisa’s schedule? A．She only celebrates the holiday with family. B．She cares about both holiday fun and career planning. C．She doesn’t like outdoor activities. D．She will interview Yan Jing on May 3rd. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍电视台节目预告和Lisa的劳动节活动安排表。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Name: Career Stories Date: Next Friday”可知，“职业故事”在下周五播出。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Share Yan Jing’s work experiences (e.g., onion cutter, carer).”可知，Yan Jing的工作经验包括当洋葱切割人员和护理员，没有提到播音主持。故选C。 3. 推理判断题。根据“Purpose: Help students make wise career choices.”和“Listen to the ‘Career Stories’ radio show”可知，“职业故事”是帮助学生做出明智的职业选择的，她听“职业故事”应该是为未来职业获取想法。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据“In much of Europe, it’s a springtime festival with singing and dancing.”可知，在欧洲大部分地区，用一个唱歌跳舞的春季节日来庆祝国际劳动节。故选C。 5. 推理判断题。根据“Join a spring parade with family”、“Have a picnic in the park”和“Listen to the ‘Career Stories’ radio show”可知，她既关心假期的乐趣，也关心职业规划。故选B。 Passage 2 “Oh, dear! I can hardly remember the first time we ate at this restaurant,” said Sari Hausler to her husband. “I can.” said their son Jake, “January 19th, 2018. It was a Saturday night.” Jake is only fifteen years old. However, he has better memories than most people would have in ten lifetimes. He remembers the results of every football game he has watched. Gracie, their pet dog, he says, has hit (打) him with her tail 31 times. He can also tell you where every item (商品)in the nearby supermarket is. But it’s not always a good thing. For example, Jake can’t forget the mistakes he’s made. ________ Another problem is that Jake’s teachers don’t like him. They call the boy a “know-it-all”. In class, when the teacher asks about a fact, Jake is always the first to give the answer. “I try to keep quiet. However, sometimes I just can’t help but do it.” the boy says. Although remembering so much information brings him trouble, Jake likes his superpower. “A super memory is cool, isn’t it?” he says. 1. What can Jake NOT remember? A．When his parents first met each other. B．Where every item in the nearby supermarket is. C．How many times Gracie has hit him. D．What mistakes he has ever made before. 2. Which sentence can be put in ________. A．He hates his good memory so much. B．He feels sorry about them and often gets unhappy. C．He doesn’t know why he always makes so many mistakes. D．While he can’t remember good things he did. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A．Jake began to show his superpower when he was fifteen. B．It might be very hard for Jake to forget bad memories. C．Jake’s teachers dislike him because he knows more than them. D．Jake sometimes has a poor memory and needs others’ help. 4. What might Jake think of his special talent? A．Boring and useless. B．Natural and common. C．Magic but scary. D．Troublesome but cool. 5. What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Happy memories in Jake’s life. B．A “know-it-all” trouble. C．A boy’s unusual memory. D．How to own better memories. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C 【导语】本文主要介绍了15岁的Jake拥有超强记忆力，能记住很多细节，但也忘不了自己犯的错，这让他被老师当作“万事通”而不被喜欢；尽管超强记忆带来了麻烦，Jake仍觉得这项能力很酷。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Gracie, their pet dog, he says, has hit (打) him with her tail 31 times”可知Jake记得宠物狗尾巴打他的次数,“He can also tell you where every item(商品) in the nearby supermarket is.”Jake记得超市商品的位置，“Jake can’t forget the mistakes he’s made.”Jake记得他曾经犯过的错误，只有A选项“父母第一次见面的时间”没有提到。故选A。 2. 推理判断题。根据“Jake can’t forget the mistakes he’s made. ”和“Jake’s teachers don’t like him”，可推断“他总记着这些错误，经常感到不开心”，这既承接了“忘不了错误”的内容，也能引出后文“老师不喜欢他”的问题。故选B。 3. 推理判断题。根据“Jake can’t forget the mistakes he’s made”可知他很难忘记不好的记忆，故选B。 4. 推理判断题。根据“Although remembering so much information brings him trouble, Jake likes his superpower. ‘A super memory is cool, isn’t it?’ ”可知，他认为这项能力“麻烦但很酷”。故选D。 5. 主旨大意题。文章围绕15岁男孩Jake的“超强记忆力”展开，介绍了这项能力的表现、带来的影响。故选C。 Passage 3 Wanted Speedy Housekeeping WorkersDo you like to fix sinks in the kitchen or washroom? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you! Call 597 9080 and ask for your job! Wanted Waiters and WaitressesThe All’s restaurant is looking for waiters and waitresses to work in its new downtown restaurant on Main Street. If you enjoy working on weekends, call Mr. All at 378 8710 for an interview. IERT International English Radio TalkWe are looking for someone who can speak English to read city traffic reports for our morning programme (4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.) and write reports. Come to work with us and learn about the world of radio! Tel: 555 7698. Wanted Actors and ActressesA Hollywood movie company is now in town filming a new movie. We are looking for anyone who likes to act. Are you interested? Call us at this number: 056 5485. 1. Which picture can describe the underlined word “sinks”? A． B． C． D． 2. Who is Mr. All according to the poster? A．A housekeeping worker. B．The head of a restaurant. C．A reporter from a radio station. D．An actor in a movie. 3. If Lucy asks for a job on Sundays, what phone number may she call? A．597 9080. B．378 8710. C．555 7698. D．056 5485. 4. If you want to be the radio reporter, you should meet the following requirements EXCEPT ________. A．you are interested in acting B．you are free every morning C．you’d better have some writing skills D．you should be good at spoken English 5. What do the four ads all offer? A．The working place. B．The working time. C．The pay and benefits. D．The telephone number. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. D 【导语】本文是四则招聘类广告，分别招聘家政工人、餐厅服务员、英文电台播报员和影视演员，每则广告明确标注了招聘岗位的工作要求、相关工作信息及联系电话。 1. 词句猜测题。根据划线词sinks所在句子“fix sinks in the kitchen or washroom”，结合生活常识，厨房和卫生间中需要修理的、与水源相关的设施是水槽/洗手池。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据“The All’s restaurant is looking for waiters and waitresses... call Mr All at 378 8710 for an interview”可知，All先生的餐厅正在招聘员工，且可致电他进行面试，由此可推断Mr. All是这家餐厅的负责人。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据“If you enjoy working on weekends, call Mr All at 378 8710”可知，Lucy想找周日的工作可以拨打378 8710，weekends包含周日。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据“speak English to read city traffic reports for our morning programme (4:00 a. m. - 5:00 a. m.) and write reports.”可知，英文电台播报员的要求有“会说英语、早晨播报城市交通、写报告”，“对表演感兴趣”是第四则演员招聘的要求，并非电台播报员的要求。故选A。 5. 细节理解题。通读全文可知，四则招聘广告都提供了电话号码。故选D。 Passage 4 Would you like your kids to learn cooking skills and become young master chefs? If so, Mr. Rachel’s cooking course will be your best choice. Mr. Rachel used to be a middle school teacher. He is well-trained and has a lot of experience. He was born into a family of cooks. He became interested in cooking when he was very young. He is strict but nice and patient. He is good at developing children’s interests and helping them learn new skills. He believes that every kid is able to learn well.How does the course work? Learners will take lessons in a special classroom with different kinds of kitchenware (厨房用具). They will attend Mr. Rachel’s lectures, have discussions with each other and practice cooking dishes by themselves. Some famous master chefs will also be invited to teach them. At the end of the course, there will be a test to check their progress.What to learn:     Week 1: How to keep safe in the kitchen     Week 2: How to plan meals     Week 3: How to make basic food     Week 4: How to make some special dishes Times: 7 pm-9 pm, Sunday, August 9-30       4 weeks, once a week Class size: 6-8 kids (aged 9-14) Price: $80 a person (sign up before July 28 and save $10 before July 20) 1. Which of the following is TRUE about Mr. Rachel? A．He taught cooking at a small primary school. B．He showed interest in cooking at an early age. C．He is good at developing parents’ interests. D．He believes not every child can learn to cook well. 2. How can people learn cooking skills in the course? A．By attending Mr. Rachel’s lectures. B．By having discussions with their parents. C．By practicing cooking dishes with others. D．By watching cooking videos of Mr. Rachel. 3. What will Wendy learn if she attends the cooking course in Week 3? A．How to get ready for meals. B．The safety in the kitchen. C．The ways of making basic food. D．Some skills to cook special dishes. 4. If Mike and his cousin plan to sign up for the cooking course on July 19, they need to pay _______. A．$130 B．$140 C．$150 D．$160 5. Who is the passage written for? A．Teachers. B．Children. C．Doctors. D．Parents. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要面向家长介绍Mr. Rachel的烹饪课程，包括课程学习方式、学习内容、上课时间、课程规模和课程价格。 1. 第一段中的“He became interested in cooking when he was very young.”指出，Mr. Rachel从小对烹饪感兴趣，句子中的“when he was very young”与选项B中“at an early age”为同义词替换。 2. 第二段中“They will attend Mr Rachel’s lectures”表明，人们可以通过听Mr. Rachel的课程学习烹饪技巧。 3. 第二个小标题“What to learn:”中的“Week 3: How to make basic food”表明，第三周学习的内容为如何制作基础食物，与选项C“The ways of making basic food.”同义。 4. 最后一个小标题“Price”中表明价格，且“Price: $80 a person (sign up before July 28 and save $10 before July 20)”表明，每人报名费用为80美元，7月20日前报名每人优惠10美元，故Mike和他表弟在7月19日前报名总花费140美元。 5. 第一段“Would you like your kids to learn cooking skills and become young master chefs?”中的“your kids”说明，文章面向的对象为家长。 Passage 5 Yan Jing is a young woman who tried 20 jobs in three years. She worked as an onion cutter, a cashier, a tour guide and many others. People asked her, “What made you try so many jobs?”   Yan Jing said, “I wanted to find out what I truly love. Every job taught me something. As an onion cutter, I learned patience. As a cashier, I improved my communication skills. Every experience is valuable.”   Now Yan Jing works as a career advisor. She helps young people choose the right job. She believes that trying different jobs is a good way to find one’s passion. “It’s never a waste of time,” she says. 1. How many jobs did Yan Jing try in three years? A．10 B．15 C．20 D．25 2. What did Yan Jing learn from working as an onion cutter? A．Communication skills. B．Patience. C．Cooking skills. D．How to be a guide. 3. What is Yan Jing’s job now? A．A cashier. B．A tour guide. C．A career advisor. D．An onion cutter. 4. According to Yan Jing, trying different jobs is ________. A．a waste of time B．not necessary C．helpful to find one’s passion D．only for young people 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A．It’s easy to find a good job. B．Trying different jobs helps you grow. C．Onion cutters are always patient. D．Young people should work hard. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了闫静在三年内尝试了20份不同工作的经历，以及她从这些经历中学到的东西和她现在的工作。 1. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第一句“Yan Jing is a young woman who tried 20 jobs in three years.”可知，闫静在三年内尝试了20份工作。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“As an onion cutter, I learned patience.”可知，作为洋葱切割工，她学会了耐心。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句“Now Yan Jing works as a career advisor.”可知，闫静现在的工作是职业顾问。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“She believes that trying different jobs is a good way to find one’s passion.”可知，闫静认为尝试不同的工作有助于找到自己的热爱。故选C。 5. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章通过闫静尝试20份工作的经历，告诉读者不同的工作经历都是有价值的，能够帮助个人成长和找到真正的热爱。选项B “Trying different jobs helps you grow.” 最能概括文章主旨。故选B。 Passage 6 A Day in Beijing Radio Station Chen Huan works as a programme manager at Beijing Radio Station. His famous programme “Star Search” helps young people show their talents. One day, he invited Sally Maxwell and her friend Lingling to visit the station. First, Chen Huan showed them around the studio. “This is where we prepare the weather report and choose what to listen to,” he said. Tony and Daming were also there. They both wanted to be sports reporters and were excited to hear the football match results—China won 3-2 against England! Then, Sally talked about her music. She had recorded her friend Kelly’s violin playing with Chen Huan’s CD recorder. “Kelly plays very well, but her parents might send her to another school if she spends too much time on music,” Sally explained. She hoped Kelly could become a star in “Star Search” so her parents would be proud of her. Chen Huan was moved by Sally’s kindness. He played the recording on his programme. Many listeners liked the music, and Kelly got the chance to play solo at the concert. Her parents were happy and decided not to send her away. Everyone at the radio station had a great day. It was a wonderful experience for Sally and her friends, and they learned that helping others can make dreams come true. 1. What is Chen Huan’s job? A．A sports reporter. B．A programme manager. C．A weather reporter. D．A violinist. 2. Why did Sally record Kelly’s violin playing? A．She wanted to be famous. B．She wanted to help Kelly stay at school. C．She didn’t like playing the violin herself. D．She wanted to join “Star Search”. 3. What was the result of the football match? A．England won 3-2. B．China won 3-2. C．It was a draw. D．The passage didn’t say. 4. What did Chen Huan do with the recording? A．He sent it to Kelly’s parents. B．He played it on his programme. C．He kept it for himself. D．He gave it back to Sally. 5. What can we learn from the passage? A．Helping others can make dreams come true. B．It’s easy to be a radio presenter. C．Football is more important than music. D．We should never help our friends. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了陈欢在北京广播电台帮助Sally的朋友Kelly实现音乐梦想的故事，展现了助人为乐的精神。 1. 根据第一段第一句“Chen Huan works as a programme manager at Beijing Radio Station.”可知，陈欢是一名节目经理。 2. 根据第三段最后一句“She hoped Kelly could become a star in ‘Star Search’ so her parents would be proud of her.”以及第四段最后一句“Her parents were happy and decided not to send her away.”可知，Sally录制Kelly的小提琴演奏是为了帮助Kelly留在学校，不让父母把她送走。 3. 根据第二段最后一句“They both wanted to be sports reporters and were excited to hear the football match results—China won 3-2 against England!”可知，中国队以3比2赢了英格兰队。 4. 根据第四段第二句“He played the recording on his programme.”可知，陈欢在节目中播放了这段录音。 5. 根据最后一段最后一句“It was a wonderful experience for Sally and her friends, and they learned that helping others can make dreams come true.”以及全文内容可知，文章通过讲述陈欢和Sally帮助Kelly实现音乐梦想的故事，告诉我们帮助他人可以让梦想成真。 Passage 7 Welcome to Mr. Rachel’s Cooking Course Would you like your kids to learn cooking skills and become young master chefs? If so, Mr. Rachel’s cooking course will be your best choice. Rachel used to be a middle school teacher. He is well-trained and has a lot of experience. He was born into a family of cooks. He became interested in cooking when he was very young. He is strict but nice and patient. He is good at developing children’s interests and helping them learn new skills. He believes that every kid is able to learn well. How does the course work?    Learners will take lessons in a special classroom with different kinds of kitchenware (厨房用具). They will attend Mr. Rachel’s lectures, have discussions with each other and practice cooking dishes by themselves. Some famous master chefs will also be invited to teach them. At the end of the course, there will be a test to check their progress. What to learn:    Week 1: How to keep safe in the kitchen    Week 2: How to plan meals    Week 3: How to make basic food    Week 4: How to make some special dishes Times: 7 pm- 9 pm, Sundays, August 9-30       4 weeks, once a week Class size: 6-8 kids (aged 9 - 14) Price: $80 a person (sign up before July 28 and save $10 before July 20) 1. Which of the following is TRUE about Mr. Rachel? A．He taught cooking at a small primary school. B．He showed interest in cooking at an early age. C．He is good at developing parents’ interests. D．He believes not every child can learn to cook well. 2. How can people learn cooking skills in the course? A．By attending Mr. Rachel’s lectures. B．By having discussions with their parents. C．By practicing cooking dishes with others. D．By watching cooking videos of Mr. Rachel. 3. What will Wendy learn if she attends the cooking course in Week 3? A．How to get ready for meals. B．The safety in the kitchen. C．The ways of making basic food. D．Some skills to cook special dishes. 4. If Mike and his cousin plan to sign up for the cooking course on July 19, they need to pay _________. A．$130 B．$140 C．$150 D．$160 5. Who is the passage written for? A．Teachers B．Children C．Doctors D．Parents 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了Mr. Rachel的儿童烹饪课程，包括课程讲师背景、学习方式、每周学习内容、时间、班级规模与价格等信息，旨在吸引家长为孩子报名。 1. 文中第一段提到“He became interested in cooking when he was very young.”，这直接说明Mr. Rachel在很小的时候就对烹饪产生了兴趣。 2. 文中第二段提到“They will attend Mr Rachel’s lectures, have discussions with each other and practice cooking dishes by themselves.”，其中“attend Mr Rachel’s lectures”是学习方式之一。 3. 文中“What to learn”部分明确写着“Week 3: How to make basic food”，即第三周学习制作基础食物的方法。 4. 文中价格信息为“$80 a person (sign up before July 28 and save $10 before July 20)”，7月19日在7月20日前，每人可减$10，即每人$70。两人总费用为：$70 × 2 = $140。 5. 文章第一段开头“Would you like your kids to learn cooking skills...”直接面向家长提问，介绍为孩子报名的课程，因此目标读者是Parents“家长”。 Passage 8 One beautiful winter morning, a little boy of 10 years old or so went to a shop to make a telephone call. Clearly, he changed his tone of voice while speaking over the phone. When all this was happening, the store owner listened with great interest to the conversation that followed: “Madam, I am a poor boy. Can you give me a job cutting grass on your lawn (草坪)?” the little boy asked. “Sorry, I already have someone to cut my lawn,” the woman at the other end of the phone line replied. “Madam, I will cut your lawn for half the price of the person who cuts your lawn now.” “I’m very satisfied with the person. He is doing a good job.” “Madam, I’ll even sweep your road, so on Sunday you will have the prettiest lawn in all of Palm Beach, Florida.” “No, thank you.” Instead of getting angry, the little boy smiled and put down the phone. The store owner who was listening to the conversation, walked over to the boy and said, “Son, I like your attitude (态度) and I would like to offer you a job.” “No, thanks. But I appreciate (感激) your offer.” “Don’t you need a job?” “No, sir, I was just checking my performance (表现) on the job I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!” the little boy replied. 1. The boy changed his tone on the phone because ________. A．he wanted to make the store owner interested in him B．he didn’t want the store owner to hear what he said C．he didn’t want the woman to know who he was D．he wanted to leave a good impression on the woman 2. What did the boy offer to do for the woman over the phone? A．Work for half the price of another person. B．Cut the woman’s lawn for free. C．Sweep the road for half the price of others. D．Sweep the road for free. 3. After hanging up the phone, the boy felt ________. A．sad B．satisfied C．thankful D．bored 4. What did the store owner offer the boy? A．Money. B．A phone. C．A job. D．A house. 5. What can we know from the last paragraph? A．This boy was the one who was working for the woman. B．This boy couldn’t work for the woman. C．This boy couldn’t meet the needs of the store owner. D．This boy didn’t like the job that store owner offered him. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一个小男孩假装打电话给自己现在的雇主，通过询问是否需要草坪修剪服务来侧面检验自己工作表现的有趣故事。 1. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段男孩的回答“I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!”可知，电话那头的女士正是他现在的雇主，因此他改变语气是为了不让女士听出他是谁，从而能真实地了解自己的工作情况。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Madam, I will cut your lawn for half the price of the person who cuts your lawn now.”可知，他提出以现在草坪修剪者一半的价格来工作。故选A。 3. 推理判断题。根据“Instead of getting angry, the little boy smiled and put down the phone.”可知，男孩挂断电话后是微笑着的，可推断出他对自己目前的工作表现是满意的。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据“I like your attitude and I would like to offer you a job.”可知，店主想提供给男孩一份工作。故选C。 5. 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!”可知，这个男孩就是为那位女士工作的人。故选A。 Passage 9 Zhang Wei puts on his safety belt (带子). He will clean the windows of a very tall hotel today. He looks down. The cars on the street look very small. He feels a little nervous, but he knows his job is important. Safety is the most important thing. Every morning, he checks his ropes and his belt very carefully. He always tells himself, “Be safe. Do not hurry.” His friend, Mr. Chen, is on the roof to help him. First, they tie the ropes to a strong place on the roof. Then, Zhang Wei steps back and starts to go down the side of the building. He cleans from the top floor. He uses a hose (软管) to put clean water on the window. Next, he uses a brush to clean the dirt. Finally, he uses a tool called a squeegee (橡皮刮水刷) to make the window dry and very clear. He does this for every window. When he works, he can see inside the rooms. He sees people working or having meals. Sometimes, a child sees him and waves. Zhang Wei smiles and waves back. This makes him happy. At the end of the day, his work is done. He climbs down to the ground. He looks up at the building. All the windows are clean and shining in the sun. Zhang Wei feels proud. His job is high in the sky, but it makes the city look beautiful. 1. Why does Zhang Wei check his ropes and belt every morning? A．Because they are new. B．Because safety is very important. C．Because his friend tells him to. D．Because he has lots of time. 2. What does Zhang Wei do first when he cleans a window? A．He uses the squeegee. B．He uses the brush. C．He puts water on the window. D．He waves at people inside. 3. What tool does Zhang Wei use last to make the window clear? A．A brush. B．A hose. C．A rope. D．A squeegee. 4. How does Zhang Wei feel when a child waves at him? A．He feels angry. B．He feels happy. C．He feels nervous. D．He feels tired. 5. How does Zhang Wei feel about his job at the end of the day? A．He feels afraid of the height. B．He feels proud of his work. C．He thinks his job is too easy. D．He wants to find a different job. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文主要讲述了高楼清洁工张伟一天的工作经历，包括他如何进行安全准备、具体的清洁步骤、工作中的小插曲以及结束工作后对自己职业的自豪感。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Safety is the most important thing. Every morning, he checks his ropes and belt very carefully.”可知，他检查绳索和安全带是因为安全是最重要的事情。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“He uses a hose (软管) to put clean water on the window. Next, he uses a brush to clean the dirt.”可知，清洁窗户的第一步是用水冲洗窗户。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Finally, he uses a tool called a squeegee (橡皮刮水刷) to make the window dry and very clear.”可知，他最后使用的工具是橡皮刮水刷。故选D。 4. 细节理解题。根据“Zhang Wei smiles and waves back. This makes him happy.”可知，当孩子向他挥手时，他感到很快乐。故选B。 5. 细节理解题。根据“Zhang Wei feels proud. His job is high in the sky, but it makes the city look beautiful.”可知，在一天工作结束时，尽管工作辛苦且危险，但他为自己的工作感到自豪。故选B。 Passage 10 After-school Care HelperWe need part-time helpers for primary school students. Job duties: Help students with homework after school. Play meaningful games with them. Keep the classroom clean and quiet. Requirements: Good at English or Math. Patient and careful. Free from Monday to Friday, 17:00–19:00. No experience is needed, but you must be responsible. Pay: 22 yuan per hour. E-mail: carecentre@163.com Museum GuideCity Museum needs part-time guides for weekends. Job duties: Show visitors around the museum. Introduce the history and stories behind old things. Help keep visitors safe and orderly. Requirements: Outgoing and good at talking with people. Good at Chinese and basic English. At least 16 years old. Love history or art. Pay: 25 yuan per hour. Phone: 0531-XXXX789 Part-time Cook HelperA popular restaurant needs cook helpers. Job duties: Clean vegetables and prepare ingredients. Wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean. Help the cook with simple work. Requirements: Hard-working and not afraid of getting tired. Can work on weekends and holidays. Careful about cleanliness. Pay: 20 yuan per hour. Address: No. 12, New Street Pet Shop HelperA busy pet shop needs full-time or part-time helpers. Job duties: Feed and walk small pets. Clean the houses of pets. Introduce pets and food to customers. Requirements: Love animals and know how to look after them. Gentle and careful. Full-time: work 5 days a week. Part-time: work only on weekends. Pay: 3,200 yuan a month (full-time); 23 yuan an hour (part-time).WeChat: Pet-shop-66 1. How long does an after-school care helper work every weekday? A．One hour. B．Two hours. C．Three hours. D．Four hours. 2. What is NOT needed for a museum guide? A．Being outgoing. B．Basic English. C．Loving history. D．Working on weekdays. 3. If you only want to work on weekends and love animals, you can choose ______. A．After-school Care Helper B．Museum Guide C．Cook Helper D．Pet Shop Helper 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．You need working experience to be a care helper. B．Museum guides can get 22 yuan per hour. C．Cook helpers need to clean the kitchen. D．Pet shop part-time workers get 3,200 yuan a month. 5. You are good at English, outgoing and free on weekends. Which job is the best for you? A．Museum Guide. B．Cook Helper. C．Pet Shop Helper. D．After-school Care Helper. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文讲述了四个不同类型的兼职或全职工作招聘信息。 1. 在“After-school Care Helper”的招聘要求中说明工作时间：“Free from Monday to Friday, 17:00–19:00.” ，17:00 - 19:00共两个小时，所以一个课后托管助手每个工作日工作两小时。 2. 在“Museum Guide”的招聘信息中说明要求：“Outgoing and good at talking with people. Good at Chinese and basic English. At least 16 years old. Love history or art.” ，其中未提及需要在工作日工作，所以博物馆导游不需要在工作日工作。 3. 在“Pet Shop Helper”的招聘中，说明工作时间和要求：“A busy pet shop needs full-time or part-time helpers...Part-time: work only on weekends...Love animals and know how to look after them.” ，如果只想在周末工作且喜欢动物，可以选择宠物店助手。 4. 在“Part-time Cook Helper”的招聘中说明职责：“Clean vegetables and prepare ingredients. Wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean. Help the cook with simple work.” ，其中提到厨师助手需要清洁厨房。 5. 在“Museum Guide”的招聘中说明要求及报酬：“Outgoing and good at talking with people. Good at Chinese and basic English...Pay: 25 yuan per hour.” ，你擅长英语，性格外向且周末有空，博物馆导游这份工作符合要求且报酬相对较高，所以最适合你。 Passage 11 When Juan Sala was young, he lived near a beach. During his summer holidays, he would spend all day swimming in the sea. In the evenings, he loved watching programmes about underwater adventures. He even dreamed of filming and studying fish under the sea. But he didn’t start to do that until he was in his twenties. Juan described a normal workday on his 45-metre boat: I got up before everyone else today. I had breakfast and jumped into the sea as soon as I could. I usually work underwater three or four times a day. I filmed anything that looked interesting. In the afternoon, I made notes about my work on my computer. After dinner, I was so tired that I went to bed. My friends sometimes invite me to go to a party, but I’m always asleep by the time the fun starts. ▲ I have so much fun every day! My friends often say that they would like to have a job like mine. They need to pay a lot of money to spend their holidays in interesting places, but they can’t see many unusual fish. Juan is planning to do some underwater filming in the Queensmen Islands soon. “I’ve never visited those islands,” he said. “I’d like to study the plants and fish there.” 1. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A．Living near a beach. B．Swimming in the sea. C．Filming and studying fish under the sea. D．Watching programmes about underwater adventures. 2. Which of the following can be put in “▲” in Paragraph 3? A．But my friends never get angry with me for it. B．I work hard, but I don’t need holidays. C．I need to spend a lot of money on my holidays. D．I try to find a balance between my work and life. 3. We can see from the passage that Juan is _______. A．polite B．lazy C．hard-working D．shy 4. According to this passage, what will Juan probably do next? A．Go back to his hometown and have a good rest. B．Film more fish and plants in the Queensmen Islands. C．Have a great party with his friends in the Queensmen Islands. D．Write a book about his activities and fun time in the Queensmen Islands. 5. The writer wrote the passage to _______. A．tell us about Juan’s special job B．describe the fish under the sea C．advise us to take underwater adventures D．show how to be an underwater scientist 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. A 【导语】本文主要介绍了Juan Sala从小的梦想是拍摄和研究海底鱼类，成年后他成为了一名水下摄影师，并描述了他的日常工作、感受以及未来的计划。 1. 第一段提到：“He even dreamed of filming and studying fish under the sea. But he didn’t start to do that until he was in his twenties.”，这里的“that”指代前一句中的“filming and studying fish under the sea”。 2. 空格需要衔接上下文：上文讲Juan工作很累，早早睡觉不去朋友聚会；下文讲Juan每天工作很开心，自己工作就能去有趣的地方、见到稀有鱼类，不需要像朋友一样花钱度假。B选项“我工作很努力，但我不需要假期”符合语境逻辑。 3. 从第二段的描述可以看出，Juan每天工作很辛苦，早睡早起，多次下水拍摄，下午还要做笔记，说明他工作勤奋努力。 4. 最后一段明确指出：“Juan is planning to do some underwater filming in the Queensmen Islands soon”，说明他接下来很可能会去那里拍摄更多的鱼类和植物。 5. 文章主要围绕Juan的职业展开，介绍了他的日常工作内容、感受和未来计划，因此写作目的是介绍Juan这份特殊的工作。 Passage 12 Last summer, I got the chance to spend a month helping out in a hospital in Rwanda (卢旺达) with my parents. They work for a charity (慈善机构). I was interested in studying medicine in the future, so I decided to help in a hospital there for a month. I wanted to see if being a doctor was right for me. That month changed my life. Rwanda was very different from the UK. People there had difficult lives, but they were always kind and helped each other. They smiled a lot and shared food. I learned that we sometimes forget how lucky we are. In the hospital, my job was hard. I cleaned floors and changed beds every day. Sometimes, I talked to the patients and played games with them. I also asked the doctors about their work. They told me, “Our job is tiring. We work long hours and see sad things. But we love it because we can help our community.” Their words made me want to be a doctor even more. Now, I have a clear dream. When I finish school, I want to join groups like the Red Cross or Médecins Sans Frontières (a group that helps sick people in many countries). I want to spend my life helping people who really need it. I can’t wait to get started! 1. Why did the author work in Rwanda? A．To join a charity group. B．To travel with her parents. C．To study local medicine skills. D．To discover her career interest. 2. What did the author learn about life in Rwanda? A．Doctors earned high respect. B．Kindness outweighed hardships. C．Food was not enough but shared. D．People didn’t have modern hospitals. 3. How would the author feel about her job in Rwanda’s hospital? A．Bored but pleased. B．Fun but testing. C．Tired but encouraged. D．Sad but hopeful. 4. Why did the doctors love their work? A．They got high pay. B．They did simple work. C．It helped the community. D．They liked exciting work. 5. What lesson from Rwanda would the author share? A．To light others’ paths is to find your own. B．Hard work plants the seed, and success grows. C．Choose a job you love, and joy will follow. D．Go where roads end, and watch your mind grow. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者去年夏天随在慈善机构工作的父母在卢旺达一家医院帮忙一个月的经历与感受。 1. 细节理解题。根据“I was interested in studying medicine in the future, so I decided to help in a hospital there for a month. I wanted to see if being a doctor was right for me.”可知，作者去卢旺达的医院工作是为了探索自己的职业兴趣，看看当医生是否适合自己。故选D。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Rwanda was very different from the UK. People there had difficult lives, but they were always kind and helped each other. They smiled a lot and shared food.”可知，卢旺达的人们生活艰难，但却始终善良、互帮互助，即善意超越了苦难。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据“In the hospital, my job was hard. I cleaned floors and changed beds every day.”以及“Their words made me want to be a doctor even more.”可知，作者在卢旺达医院的工作很辛苦，但医生们的话让她备受鼓舞，更坚定了做医生的想法。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。根据“They told me, ‘Our job is tiring. We work long hours and see sad things. But we love it because we can help our community.’”可知，医生们热爱自己的工作是因为这份工作能帮助社区。故选C。 5. 推理判断题。根据“That month changed my life…”“Their words made me want to be a doctor even more.”以及“I want to spend my life helping people who really need it.”可知，作者在卢旺达帮助他人的过程中，明确了自己未来的人生方向和职业梦想，即“照亮别人的路，也能找到自己的路”。故选A。 Passage 13 Some people work all their lives and for them, it is only a way to make money. But Carole Cassidy and Russ Cassidy are lucky. They worked as teachers with interest and got lots of pleasure. Now they are retired (退休的) and luck is still with them. “We just didn’t want to be sitting and not doing anything,” Carole said. “We tried a few things, but they were not for us.” Soon, they found the Princeton Public Library’s Children’s Storytime programme and wanted to get involved. “We were lucky. We found them and asked them to come to help,” Rebecca Marrs, the librarian at the Princeton Public Library said. Marrs said the kids loved the retired teachers. Marrs began the programme at the Princeton Public Library several years ago. The Book Babies programme, for newborns to 3-year-olds, is held on Thursday and the Preschool programme is held on Friday. The Cassidys said that they didn’t ask the children to sit quietly during the storytime. They understand that children can listen while playing. “I love being with kids. I enjoy watching kids playing together and using their imagination (想象力) most,” Carole said. “For example, I asked them why they made a robot (机器人)with bricks (积木) and they told their reasons to me. Their imagination is so good.” 1. In the Cassidys’ eyes, working as teachers is ________. A．interesting B．boring C．busy D．terrible 2. What do the underlined words “get involved” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．推荐 B．参与 C．欣赏 D．效仿 3. What do we know about the Book Babies programme? A．It is for children under five years old. B．It has a history of only one year. C．It is held once a week. D．It is the Cassidys’ idea. 4. What did Carole enjoy most in the Princeton Public Library? A．Watching kids playing with imagination. B．Answering kids’ questions. C．Playing bricks with kids. D．Telling kids stories. 5. Which word might we use to describe the Cassidys? A．Strict. B．Kind. C．Funny. D．Shy. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B 【导语】本文主要介绍了退休教师Carole和Russ Cassidy在普林斯顿公共图书馆参与儿童故事时间志愿活动的经历，展现了他们对教学的热爱、对孩子的耐心，以及活动给双方带来的快乐。 1. 细节理解题。根据“They worked as teachers with interest and got lots of pleasure.”可知，在Cassidy夫妇眼中，当老师是有趣的。故选A。 2. 词句猜测题。根据“We tried a few things, but they were not for us. Soon, they found the Princeton Public Library’s Children’s Storytime programme and wanted to get involved.”可知，“get involved” 意为“参与”。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据“The Book Babies programme, for newborns to 3-year-olds, is held on Thursday...”可知，该活动面向0-3岁儿童，且每周四举办一次，即一周一次。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。根据“I love being with kids. I enjoy watching kids playing together and using their imagination most...”可知，Carole最喜欢看孩子们玩耍、发挥想象力。故选A。 5. 推理判断题。根据“I love being with kids. I enjoy watching kids playing together and using their imagination most”可知，体现了他们的善良。故选B。 Passage 14 Do you know what it’s like to be a wildlife (野生动物) photographer? Roxy shares something about her work. It’s a new day. Roxy starts her work with her helper in a forest. Today her job is to look for jaguars (美洲豹) and take pictures of them. It’s not easy. She has to wait and watch quietly. Roxy loves her job and would like to wait. Her patience (耐心) leads to good outcomes. She sees a jaguar sleeping in a tree. But it looks like the jaguar won’t open its eyes soon. The jaguar is very beautiful while it’s sleeping, but it’s not the best picture for Roxy. So Roxy and her helper keep looking for more jaguars. Guess what? Roxy really finds more jaguars, and she gets some amazing pictures of them. In these pictures, we can see a jaguar walking by the water, a jaguar swimming and even a big jaguar yawning (打哈欠) . Being a wildlife photographer is a really interesting job. Roxy’s story shows us that it can be fun and exciting. It takes a lot of hard work, but she really enjoys it. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1. What does Roxy do? A．A teacher. B．A doctor. C．A scientist. D．A photographer. 2. What does the underlined word “outcomes” mean? A．Facts. B．Results. C．Examples. D．Experiences. 3. Which is NOT the best picture for Roxy? A． B． C． D． 4. What do we know about Roxy? A．She likes to work alone. B．She doesn’t like her job. C．She is patient and hard-working. D．She is good at taking care of animals. 5. What’s the text mainly about? A．An interesting job. B．A book about wildlife. C．How to save jaguars. D．How to take good pictures. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文主要介绍了野生动物摄影师Roxy的工作，她在森林中耐心等待、安静观察，拍摄美洲豹的精彩瞬间，展现了这份工作的乐趣、挑战以及她对这份职业的热爱。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Do you know what it's like to be a wildlife photographer? Roxy shares something about her work.”可知，Roxy的职业是摄影师。故选D。 2. 词句猜测题。根据“Her patience leads to good outcomes. She sees a jaguar sleeping in a tree.”可知，耐心带来了好的“结果”，“outcomes”与“results”意思相近。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据“She sees a jaguar sleeping in a tree. But it looks like the jaguar won't open its eyes soon. The jaguar is very beautiful while it's sleeping, but it's not the best picture for Roxy.”可知，美洲豹睡觉的照片不是她想要的最佳照片。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。根据“Her patience leads to good outcomes.”和“It takes a lot of hard work, but she really enjoys it.”可知，她有耐心并且这份工作需要大量努力。故选C。 5. 主旨大意题。根据“Being a wildlife photographer is a really interesting job. ”可知，全文围绕 Roxy 作为野生动物摄影师的有趣工作展开。故选A。 Passage 15 “Sit”, “stay”, “shake hands”...These are some common dog commands you might know, but how about “find the escalator (自动扶梯)”? It may sound surprising, but this is just one of the most basic skills for guide dogs. “Guide dogs need to learn more than 30 skills, from avoiding things in the way to knowing different buildings,” said Liu Changtai, 29, who has worked as a guide dog trainer at Xi’an Sunshine Guide Dog Training Center for more than four years. Liu’s day begins early at 7:30. “I walk the dogs one by one so I can make sure they are healthy and ready for training that day,” said Liu. Playing with these cute dogs is fun, but training them is not. In fact, it can be rather boring and tiring. “We need to repeat just one order hundreds of times,” explained Liu. “And almost all training classes are outdoors, no matter whether it is burning hot or freezing cold.” Liu said the hardest part of training is teaching dogs something called “smart disobedience”. As the eyes of blind people, guide dogs must know when not to follow an order if it is unsafe. The dog must learn to refuse an order if it senses danger. By setting up safe practice situations, Liu teaches dogs to understand the things around them. For example, he may tell a dog to cross the street when a car is coming. The dog must learn to see the danger and not follow the order. Even though the work is hard, Liu believes it is worth it. Earlier this year, one of his dogs was matched with a blind person in Tianjin. When Liu saw videos of them traveling together, he felt very proud. “That’s why I do this job,” said Liu. “We’re not just training dogs; we’re giving people their lives back.” 1. What can we learn about Liu Changtai? A．He walks the dogs twice a day. B．He has trained dogs for ten years. C．He mainly teaches simple orders. D．He is a young trainer from Xi’an. 2. Why does Liu walk each dog separately every morning? A．To check their health. B．To start training each dog. C．To build closer relationships. D．To help them get used to the outdoors. 3. What’s the guide dog training like according to Liu? A．It is mostly indoor work. B．It’s full of fun activities. C．It needs great patience. D．It changes with the seasons. 4. What is “smart disobedience” according to the text? A．Refusing unsafe orders. B．Making its own decisions. C．Waiting for new orders. D．Following the owner’s instructions. 5. How does Liu feel about his job? A．Simple but boring. B．Tiring but well-paid. C．Dangerous but necessary. D．Hard but meaningful. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了导盲犬训练师刘长泰分享训练导盲犬的艰辛过程，强调“智慧抗命”等关键技能及其工作的价值。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Liu Changtai, 29, who has worked as a guide dog trainer at Xi’an Sunshine Guide Dog Training Center”可知，刘长泰29岁，在西安阳光导盲犬训练中心工作，他是一位来自西安的年轻训练师。故选D。 2. 细节理解题。根据“I walk the dogs one by one so I can make sure they are healthy and ready for training that day”可知，刘长泰解释遛狗是为了“确保它们健康，为当天训练做好准备”。故选A。 3. 推理判断题。根据“In fact, it can be rather boring and tiring. ‘We need to repeat just one order hundreds of times,’ explained Liu.”可知，训练“可能相当枯燥和累人”，并强调“需要重复指令数百次”，这体现了耐心的重要性。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据“Liu said the hardest part of training is teaching dogs something called ‘smart disobedience’...The dog must learn to see the danger and not follow the order.”可知，“智慧抗命”指的是导盲犬在感知危险时拒绝执行指令的能力。故选A。 5. 推理判断题。根据“We’re not just training dogs; we’re giving people their lives back.”可知，文章末尾刘长泰表示工作虽然辛苦，但看到导盲犬帮助盲人时感到自豪，认为“让人们重新找回他们原本的生活”，体现了工作的意义与价值。故选D。 24 / 24乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $考前语法精练 专题J812阅读理解 单元话题特训（新教材外研版） Unit 1 Career talks 职业访谈 姓名：___________班级：___________座号：___________ 内容提要 初阶练手 进阶提升 能力突破 Passage 1 材料一：电台节目预告 Upcoming Programme   Name: Career Stories   Date: Next Friday   Guest: Yan Jing (tried 20 jobs in 1 year)   Content: 1. Share Yan Jing’s work experiences (e.g., onion cutter, carer). 2. Talk about lessons from different jobs.   Purpose: Help students make wise career choices.   材料二：Lisa的劳动节活动安排表 International Workers’Day is a special day for workers around the world. In much of Europe, it’s a springtime festival with singing and dancing. Time Activity May 1st morning Join a spring parade with family May 1st afternoon Have a picnic in the park May 2nd Listen to the “Career Stories” radio show May 3rd Talk with parents about future jobs 1. When will the “Career Stories” programme be on? A．This Friday. B．Next Friday. C．May 1st. D．May 3rd. 2. What did Yan Jing NOT do as a job? A．Onion cutter. B．Carer. C．Radio host. D．Unmentioned. 3. Why does Lisa listen to the radio show on May 2nd? A．To relax after the parade. B．To get ideas for her future job. C．To learn how to have a picnic. D．To practice speaking skills. 4. How do people in Europe celebrate International Workers’ Day according to the passage? A．Take a long holiday. B．Have parades. C．Hold spring festivals with singing and dancing. D．Listen to radio shows. 5. What can we learn from Lisa’s schedule? A．She only celebrates the holiday with family. B．She cares about both holiday fun and career planning. C．She doesn’t like outdoor activities. D．She will interview Yan Jing on May 3rd. Passage 2 “Oh, dear! I can hardly remember the first time we ate at this restaurant,” said Sari Hausler to her husband. “I can.” said their son Jake, “January 19th, 2018. It was a Saturday night.” Jake is only fifteen years old. However, he has better memories than most people would have in ten lifetimes. He remembers the results of every football game he has watched. Gracie, their pet dog, he says, has hit (打) him with her tail 31 times. He can also tell you where every item (商品)in the nearby supermarket is. But it’s not always a good thing. For example, Jake can’t forget the mistakes he’s made. ________ Another problem is that Jake’s teachers don’t like him. They call the boy a “know-it-all”. In class, when the teacher asks about a fact, Jake is always the first to give the answer. “I try to keep quiet. However, sometimes I just can’t help but do it.” the boy says. Although remembering so much information brings him trouble, Jake likes his superpower. “A super memory is cool, isn’t it?” he says. 1. What can Jake NOT remember? A．When his parents first met each other. B．Where every item in the nearby supermarket is. C．How many times Gracie has hit him. D．What mistakes he has ever made before. 2. Which sentence can be put in ________. A．He hates his good memory so much. B．He feels sorry about them and often gets unhappy. C．He doesn’t know why he always makes so many mistakes. D．While he can’t remember good things he did. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A．Jake began to show his superpower when he was fifteen. B．It might be very hard for Jake to forget bad memories. C．Jake’s teachers dislike him because he knows more than them. D．Jake sometimes has a poor memory and needs others’ help. 4. What might Jake think of his special talent? A．Boring and useless. B．Natural and common. C．Magic but scary. D．Troublesome but cool. 5. What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Happy memories in Jake’s life. B．A “know-it-all” trouble. C．A boy’s unusual memory. D．How to own better memories. Passage 3 Wanted Speedy Housekeeping WorkersDo you like to fix sinks in the kitchen or washroom? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you! Call 597 9080 and ask for your job! Wanted Waiters and WaitressesThe All’s restaurant is looking for waiters and waitresses to work in its new downtown restaurant on Main Street. If you enjoy working on weekends, call Mr. All at 378 8710 for an interview. IERT International English Radio TalkWe are looking for someone who can speak English to read city traffic reports for our morning programme (4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.) and write reports. Come to work with us and learn about the world of radio! Tel: 555 7698. Wanted Actors and ActressesA Hollywood movie company is now in town filming a new movie. We are looking for anyone who likes to act. Are you interested? Call us at this number: 056 5485. 1. Which picture can describe the underlined word “sinks”? A． B． C． D． 2. Who is Mr. All according to the poster? A．A housekeeping worker. B．The head of a restaurant. C．A reporter from a radio station. D．An actor in a movie. 3. If Lucy asks for a job on Sundays, what phone number may she call? A．597 9080. B．378 8710. C．555 7698. D．056 5485. 4. If you want to be the radio reporter, you should meet the following requirements EXCEPT ________. A．you are interested in acting B．you are free every morning C．you’d better have some writing skills D．you should be good at spoken English 5. What do the four ads all offer? A．The working place. B．The working time. C．The pay and benefits. D．The telephone number. Passage 4 Would you like your kids to learn cooking skills and become young master chefs? If so, Mr. Rachel’s cooking course will be your best choice. Mr. Rachel used to be a middle school teacher. He is well-trained and has a lot of experience. He was born into a family of cooks. He became interested in cooking when he was very young. He is strict but nice and patient. He is good at developing children’s interests and helping them learn new skills. He believes that every kid is able to learn well.How does the course work? Learners will take lessons in a special classroom with different kinds of kitchenware (厨房用具). They will attend Mr. Rachel’s lectures, have discussions with each other and practice cooking dishes by themselves. Some famous master chefs will also be invited to teach them. At the end of the course, there will be a test to check their progress.What to learn:     Week 1: How to keep safe in the kitchen     Week 2: How to plan meals     Week 3: How to make basic food     Week 4: How to make some special dishes Times: 7 pm-9 pm, Sunday, August 9-30       4 weeks, once a week Class size: 6-8 kids (aged 9-14) Price: $80 a person (sign up before July 28 and save $10 before July 20) 1. Which of the following is TRUE about Mr. Rachel? A．He taught cooking at a small primary school. B．He showed interest in cooking at an early age. C．He is good at developing parents’ interests. D．He believes not every child can learn to cook well. 2. How can people learn cooking skills in the course? A．By attending Mr. Rachel’s lectures. B．By having discussions with their parents. C．By practicing cooking dishes with others. D．By watching cooking videos of Mr. Rachel. 3. What will Wendy learn if she attends the cooking course in Week 3? A．How to get ready for meals. B．The safety in the kitchen. C．The ways of making basic food. D．Some skills to cook special dishes. 4. If Mike and his cousin plan to sign up for the cooking course on July 19, they need to pay _______. A．$130 B．$140 C．$150 D．$160 5. Who is the passage written for? A．Teachers. B．Children. C．Doctors. D．Parents. Passage 5 Yan Jing is a young woman who tried 20 jobs in three years. She worked as an onion cutter, a cashier, a tour guide and many others. People asked her, “What made you try so many jobs?”   Yan Jing said, “I wanted to find out what I truly love. Every job taught me something. As an onion cutter, I learned patience. As a cashier, I improved my communication skills. Every experience is valuable.”   Now Yan Jing works as a career advisor. She helps young people choose the right job. She believes that trying different jobs is a good way to find one’s passion. “It’s never a waste of time,” she says. 1. How many jobs did Yan Jing try in three years? A．10 B．15 C．20 D．25 2. What did Yan Jing learn from working as an onion cutter? A．Communication skills. B．Patience. C．Cooking skills. D．How to be a guide. 3. What is Yan Jing’s job now? A．A cashier. B．A tour guide. C．A career advisor. D．An onion cutter. 4. According to Yan Jing, trying different jobs is ________. A．a waste of time B．not necessary C．helpful to find one’s passion D．only for young people 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A．It’s easy to find a good job. B．Trying different jobs helps you grow. C．Onion cutters are always patient. D．Young people should work hard. Passage 6 A Day in Beijing Radio Station Chen Huan works as a programme manager at Beijing Radio Station. His famous programme “Star Search” helps young people show their talents. One day, he invited Sally Maxwell and her friend Lingling to visit the station. First, Chen Huan showed them around the studio. “This is where we prepare the weather report and choose what to listen to,” he said. Tony and Daming were also there. They both wanted to be sports reporters and were excited to hear the football match results—China won 3-2 against England! Then, Sally talked about her music. She had recorded her friend Kelly’s violin playing with Chen Huan’s CD recorder. “Kelly plays very well, but her parents might send her to another school if she spends too much time on music,” Sally explained. She hoped Kelly could become a star in “Star Search” so her parents would be proud of her. Chen Huan was moved by Sally’s kindness. He played the recording on his programme. Many listeners liked the music, and Kelly got the chance to play solo at the concert. Her parents were happy and decided not to send her away. Everyone at the radio station had a great day. It was a wonderful experience for Sally and her friends, and they learned that helping others can make dreams come true. 1. What is Chen Huan’s job? A．A sports reporter. B．A programme manager. C．A weather reporter. D．A violinist. 2. Why did Sally record Kelly’s violin playing? A．She wanted to be famous. B．She wanted to help Kelly stay at school. C．She didn’t like playing the violin herself. D．She wanted to join “Star Search”. 3. What was the result of the football match? A．England won 3-2. B．China won 3-2. C．It was a draw. D．The passage didn’t say. 4. What did Chen Huan do with the recording? A．He sent it to Kelly’s parents. B．He played it on his programme. C．He kept it for himself. D．He gave it back to Sally. 5. What can we learn from the passage? A．Helping others can make dreams come true. B．It’s easy to be a radio presenter. C．Football is more important than music. D．We should never help our friends. Passage 7 Welcome to Mr. Rachel’s Cooking Course Would you like your kids to learn cooking skills and become young master chefs? If so, Mr. Rachel’s cooking course will be your best choice. Rachel used to be a middle school teacher. He is well-trained and has a lot of experience. He was born into a family of cooks. He became interested in cooking when he was very young. He is strict but nice and patient. He is good at developing children’s interests and helping them learn new skills. He believes that every kid is able to learn well. How does the course work?    Learners will take lessons in a special classroom with different kinds of kitchenware (厨房用具). They will attend Mr. Rachel’s lectures, have discussions with each other and practice cooking dishes by themselves. Some famous master chefs will also be invited to teach them. At the end of the course, there will be a test to check their progress. What to learn:    Week 1: How to keep safe in the kitchen    Week 2: How to plan meals    Week 3: How to make basic food    Week 4: How to make some special dishes Times: 7 pm- 9 pm, Sundays, August 9-30       4 weeks, once a week Class size: 6-8 kids (aged 9 - 14) Price: $80 a person (sign up before July 28 and save $10 before July 20) 1. Which of the following is TRUE about Mr. Rachel? A．He taught cooking at a small primary school. B．He showed interest in cooking at an early age. C．He is good at developing parents’ interests. D．He believes not every child can learn to cook well. 2. How can people learn cooking skills in the course? A．By attending Mr. Rachel’s lectures. B．By having discussions with their parents. C．By practicing cooking dishes with others. D．By watching cooking videos of Mr. Rachel. 3. What will Wendy learn if she attends the cooking course in Week 3? A．How to get ready for meals. B．The safety in the kitchen. C．The ways of making basic food. D．Some skills to cook special dishes. 4. If Mike and his cousin plan to sign up for the cooking course on July 19, they need to pay _________. A．$130 B．$140 C．$150 D．$160 5. Who is the passage written for? A．Teachers B．Children C．Doctors D．Parents Passage 8 One beautiful winter morning, a little boy of 10 years old or so went to a shop to make a telephone call. Clearly, he changed his tone of voice while speaking over the phone. When all this was happening, the store owner listened with great interest to the conversation that followed: “Madam, I am a poor boy. Can you give me a job cutting grass on your lawn (草坪)?” the little boy asked. “Sorry, I already have someone to cut my lawn,” the woman at the other end of the phone line replied. “Madam, I will cut your lawn for half the price of the person who cuts your lawn now.” “I’m very satisfied with the person. He is doing a good job.” “Madam, I’ll even sweep your road, so on Sunday you will have the prettiest lawn in all of Palm Beach, Florida.” “No, thank you.” Instead of getting angry, the little boy smiled and put down the phone. The store owner who was listening to the conversation, walked over to the boy and said, “Son, I like your attitude (态度) and I would like to offer you a job.” “No, thanks. But I appreciate (感激) your offer.” “Don’t you need a job?” “No, sir, I was just checking my performance (表现) on the job I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!” the little boy replied. 1. The boy changed his tone on the phone because ________. A．he wanted to make the store owner interested in him B．he didn’t want the store owner to hear what he said C．he didn’t want the woman to know who he was D．he wanted to leave a good impression on the woman 2. What did the boy offer to do for the woman over the phone? A．Work for half the price of another person. B．Cut the woman’s lawn for free. C．Sweep the road for half the price of others. D．Sweep the road for free. 3. After hanging up the phone, the boy felt ________. A．sad B．satisfied C．thankful D．bored 4. What did the store owner offer the boy? A．Money. B．A phone. C．A job. D．A house. 5. What can we know from the last paragraph? A．This boy was the one who was working for the woman. B．This boy couldn’t work for the woman. C．This boy couldn’t meet the needs of the store owner. D．This boy didn’t like the job that store owner offered him. Passage 9 Zhang Wei puts on his safety belt (带子). He will clean the windows of a very tall hotel today. He looks down. The cars on the street look very small. He feels a little nervous, but he knows his job is important. Safety is the most important thing. Every morning, he checks his ropes and his belt very carefully. He always tells himself, “Be safe. Do not hurry.” His friend, Mr. Chen, is on the roof to help him. First, they tie the ropes to a strong place on the roof. Then, Zhang Wei steps back and starts to go down the side of the building. He cleans from the top floor. He uses a hose (软管) to put clean water on the window. Next, he uses a brush to clean the dirt. Finally, he uses a tool called a squeegee (橡皮刮水刷) to make the window dry and very clear. He does this for every window. When he works, he can see inside the rooms. He sees people working or having meals. Sometimes, a child sees him and waves. Zhang Wei smiles and waves back. This makes him happy. At the end of the day, his work is done. He climbs down to the ground. He looks up at the building. All the windows are clean and shining in the sun. Zhang Wei feels proud. His job is high in the sky, but it makes the city look beautiful. 1. Why does Zhang Wei check his ropes and belt every morning? A．Because they are new. B．Because safety is very important. C．Because his friend tells him to. D．Because he has lots of time. 2. What does Zhang Wei do first when he cleans a window? A．He uses the squeegee. B．He uses the brush. C．He puts water on the window. D．He waves at people inside. 3. What tool does Zhang Wei use last to make the window clear? A．A brush. B．A hose. C．A rope. D．A squeegee. 4. How does Zhang Wei feel when a child waves at him? A．He feels angry. B．He feels happy. C．He feels nervous. D．He feels tired. 5. How does Zhang Wei feel about his job at the end of the day? A．He feels afraid of the height. B．He feels proud of his work. C．He thinks his job is too easy. D．He wants to find a different job. Passage 10 After-school Care HelperWe need part-time helpers for primary school students. Job duties: Help students with homework after school. Play meaningful games with them. Keep the classroom clean and quiet. Requirements: Good at English or Math. Patient and careful. Free from Monday to Friday, 17:00–19:00. No experience is needed, but you must be responsible. Pay: 22 yuan per hour. E-mail: carecentre@163.com Museum GuideCity Museum needs part-time guides for weekends. Job duties: Show visitors around the museum. Introduce the history and stories behind old things. Help keep visitors safe and orderly. Requirements: Outgoing and good at talking with people. Good at Chinese and basic English. At least 16 years old. Love history or art. Pay: 25 yuan per hour. Phone: 0531-XXXX789 Part-time Cook HelperA popular restaurant needs cook helpers. Job duties: Clean vegetables and prepare ingredients. Wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean. Help the cook with simple work. Requirements: Hard-working and not afraid of getting tired. Can work on weekends and holidays. Careful about cleanliness. Pay: 20 yuan per hour. Address: No. 12, New Street Pet Shop HelperA busy pet shop needs full-time or part-time helpers. Job duties: Feed and walk small pets. Clean the houses of pets. Introduce pets and food to customers. Requirements: Love animals and know how to look after them. Gentle and careful. Full-time: work 5 days a week. Part-time: work only on weekends. Pay: 3,200 yuan a month (full-time); 23 yuan an hour (part-time).WeChat: Pet-shop-66 1. How long does an after-school care helper work every weekday? A．One hour. B．Two hours. C．Three hours. D．Four hours. 2. What is NOT needed for a museum guide? A．Being outgoing. B．Basic English. C．Loving history. D．Working on weekdays. 3. If you only want to work on weekends and love animals, you can choose ______. A．After-school Care Helper B．Museum Guide C．Cook Helper D．Pet Shop Helper 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．You need working experience to be a care helper. B．Museum guides can get 22 yuan per hour. C．Cook helpers need to clean the kitchen. D．Pet shop part-time workers get 3,200 yuan a month. 5. You are good at English, outgoing and free on weekends. Which job is the best for you? A．Museum Guide. B．Cook Helper. C．Pet Shop Helper. D．After-school Care Helper. Passage 11 When Juan Sala was young, he lived near a beach. During his summer holidays, he would spend all day swimming in the sea. In the evenings, he loved watching programmes about underwater adventures. He even dreamed of filming and studying fish under the sea. But he didn’t start to do that until he was in his twenties. Juan described a normal workday on his 45-metre boat: I got up before everyone else today. I had breakfast and jumped into the sea as soon as I could. I usually work underwater three or four times a day. I filmed anything that looked interesting. In the afternoon, I made notes about my work on my computer. After dinner, I was so tired that I went to bed. My friends sometimes invite me to go to a party, but I’m always asleep by the time the fun starts. ▲ I have so much fun every day! My friends often say that they would like to have a job like mine. They need to pay a lot of money to spend their holidays in interesting places, but they can’t see many unusual fish. Juan is planning to do some underwater filming in the Queensmen Islands soon. “I’ve never visited those islands,” he said. “I’d like to study the plants and fish there.” 1. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A．Living near a beach. B．Swimming in the sea. C．Filming and studying fish under the sea. D．Watching programmes about underwater adventures. 2. Which of the following can be put in “▲” in Paragraph 3? A．But my friends never get angry with me for it. B．I work hard, but I don’t need holidays. C．I need to spend a lot of money on my holidays. D．I try to find a balance between my work and life. 3. We can see from the passage that Juan is _______. A．polite B．lazy C．hard-working D．shy 4. According to this passage, what will Juan probably do next? A．Go back to his hometown and have a good rest. B．Film more fish and plants in the Queensmen Islands. C．Have a great party with his friends in the Queensmen Islands. D．Write a book about his activities and fun time in the Queensmen Islands. 5. The writer wrote the passage to _______. A．tell us about Juan’s special job B．describe the fish under the sea C．advise us to take underwater adventures D．show how to be an underwater scientist Passage 12 Last summer, I got the chance to spend a month helping out in a hospital in Rwanda (卢旺达) with my parents. They work for a charity (慈善机构). I was interested in studying medicine in the future, so I decided to help in a hospital there for a month. I wanted to see if being a doctor was right for me. That month changed my life. Rwanda was very different from the UK. People there had difficult lives, but they were always kind and helped each other. They smiled a lot and shared food. I learned that we sometimes forget how lucky we are. In the hospital, my job was hard. I cleaned floors and changed beds every day. Sometimes, I talked to the patients and played games with them. I also asked the doctors about their work. They told me, “Our job is tiring. We work long hours and see sad things. But we love it because we can help our community.” Their words made me want to be a doctor even more. Now, I have a clear dream. When I finish school, I want to join groups like the Red Cross or Médecins Sans Frontières (a group that helps sick people in many countries). I want to spend my life helping people who really need it. I can’t wait to get started! 1. Why did the author work in Rwanda? A．To join a charity group. B．To travel with her parents. C．To study local medicine skills. D．To discover her career interest. 2. What did the author learn about life in Rwanda? A．Doctors earned high respect. B．Kindness outweighed hardships. C．Food was not enough but shared. D．People didn’t have modern hospitals. 3. How would the author feel about her job in Rwanda’s hospital? A．Bored but pleased. B．Fun but testing. C．Tired but encouraged. D．Sad but hopeful. 4. Why did the doctors love their work? A．They got high pay. B．They did simple work. C．It helped the community. D．They liked exciting work. 5. What lesson from Rwanda would the author share? A．To light others’ paths is to find your own. B．Hard work plants the seed, and success grows. C．Choose a job you love, and joy will follow. D．Go where roads end, and watch your mind grow. Passage 13 Some people work all their lives and for them, it is only a way to make money. But Carole Cassidy and Russ Cassidy are lucky. They worked as teachers with interest and got lots of pleasure. Now they are retired (退休的) and luck is still with them. “We just didn’t want to be sitting and not doing anything,” Carole said. “We tried a few things, but they were not for us.” Soon, they found the Princeton Public Library’s Children’s Storytime programme and wanted to get involved. “We were lucky. We found them and asked them to come to help,” Rebecca Marrs, the librarian at the Princeton Public Library said. Marrs said the kids loved the retired teachers. Marrs began the programme at the Princeton Public Library several years ago. The Book Babies programme, for newborns to 3-year-olds, is held on Thursday and the Preschool programme is held on Friday. The Cassidys said that they didn’t ask the children to sit quietly during the storytime. They understand that children can listen while playing. “I love being with kids. I enjoy watching kids playing together and using their imagination (想象力) most,” Carole said. “For example, I asked them why they made a robot (机器人)with bricks (积木) and they told their reasons to me. Their imagination is so good.” 1. In the Cassidys’ eyes, working as teachers is ________. A．interesting B．boring C．busy D．terrible 2. What do the underlined words “get involved” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．推荐 B．参与 C．欣赏 D．效仿 3. What do we know about the Book Babies programme? A．It is for children under five years old. B．It has a history of only one year. C．It is held once a week. D．It is the Cassidys’ idea. 4. What did Carole enjoy most in the Princeton Public Library? A．Watching kids playing with imagination. B．Answering kids’ questions. C．Playing bricks with kids. D．Telling kids stories. 5. Which word might we use to describe the Cassidys? A．Strict. B．Kind. C．Funny. D．Shy. Passage 14 Do you know what it’s like to be a wildlife (野生动物) photographer? Roxy shares something about her work. It’s a new day. Roxy starts her work with her helper in a forest. Today her job is to look for jaguars (美洲豹) and take pictures of them. It’s not easy. She has to wait and watch quietly. Roxy loves her job and would like to wait. Her patience (耐心) leads to good outcomes. She sees a jaguar sleeping in a tree. But it looks like the jaguar won’t open its eyes soon. The jaguar is very beautiful while it’s sleeping, but it’s not the best picture for Roxy. So Roxy and her helper keep looking for more jaguars. Guess what? Roxy really finds more jaguars, and she gets some amazing pictures of them. In these pictures, we can see a jaguar walking by the water, a jaguar swimming and even a big jaguar yawning (打哈欠) . Being a wildlife photographer is a really interesting job. Roxy’s story shows us that it can be fun and exciting. It takes a lot of hard work, but she really enjoys it. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1. What does Roxy do? A．A teacher. B．A doctor. C．A scientist. D．A photographer. 2. What does the underlined word “outcomes” mean? A．Facts. B．Results. C．Examples. D．Experiences. 3. Which is NOT the best picture for Roxy? A． B． C． D． 4. What do we know about Roxy? A．She likes to work alone. B．She doesn’t like her job. C．She is patient and hard-working. D．She is good at taking care of animals. 5. What’s the text mainly about? A．An interesting job. B．A book about wildlife. C．How to save jaguars. D．How to take good pictures. Passage 15 “Sit”, “stay”, “shake hands”...These are some common dog commands you might know, but how about “find the escalator (自动扶梯)”? It may sound surprising, but this is just one of the most basic skills for guide dogs. “Guide dogs need to learn more than 30 skills, from avoiding things in the way to knowing different buildings,” said Liu Changtai, 29, who has worked as a guide dog trainer at Xi’an Sunshine Guide Dog Training Center for more than four years. Liu’s day begins early at 7:30. “I walk the dogs one by one so I can make sure they are healthy and ready for training that day,” said Liu. Playing with these cute dogs is fun, but training them is not. In fact, it can be rather boring and tiring. “We need to repeat just one order hundreds of times,” explained Liu. “And almost all training classes are outdoors, no matter whether it is burning hot or freezing cold.” Liu said the hardest part of training is teaching dogs something called “smart disobedience”. As the eyes of blind people, guide dogs must know when not to follow an order if it is unsafe. The dog must learn to refuse an order if it senses danger. By setting up safe practice situations, Liu teaches dogs to understand the things around them. For example, he may tell a dog to cross the street when a car is coming. The dog must learn to see the danger and not follow the order. Even though the work is hard, Liu believes it is worth it. Earlier this year, one of his dogs was matched with a blind person in Tianjin. When Liu saw videos of them traveling together, he felt very proud. “That’s why I do this job,” said Liu. “We’re not just training dogs; we’re giving people their lives back.” 1. What can we learn about Liu Changtai? A．He walks the dogs twice a day. B．He has trained dogs for ten years. C．He mainly teaches simple orders. D．He is a young trainer from Xi’an. 2. Why does Liu walk each dog separately every morning? A．To check their health. B．To start training each dog. C．To build closer relationships. D．To help them get used to the outdoors. 3. What’s the guide dog training like according to Liu? A．It is mostly indoor work. B．It’s full of fun activities. C．It needs great patience. D．It changes with the seasons. 4. What is “smart disobedience” according to the text? A．Refusing unsafe orders. B．Making its own decisions. C．Waiting for new orders. D．Following the owner’s instructions. 5. How does Liu feel about his job? A．Simple but boring. B．Tiring but well-paid. C．Dangerous but necessary. D．Hard but meaningful. 16 / 16乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $