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What are the biggest problems that society will have to deal with in the new age? There are diseases like AIDS and cancer. There’s climate change, of course. And what about producing enough cheap food and energy for the world’s growing population? Who’s going to solve all these terrible problems? Yes, politicians and world leaders will have a big part to play. Yes, businesses will need to create the economic wealth to pay for some of these things. But who’s going to make a much greater difference to something like AIDS or climate change? It’s going to be a scientist. It is the scientist who can turn some new bit of science into a new technology to solve these problems.
If you like thinking about the world around you, why not become a scientist? It doesn’t mean you have to wear a white coat and plastic glasses and spend all your time in a lab as most people often imagine! Scientists do all kinds of amazing things that are actually interesting!
Military scientists develop not only new weapons but new military technologies that could help make wars out of date. Forensic(法医的) scientists work with the police to find quite small clues to catch criminals. Scientists work in schools and colleges as the teachers and professors who will train tomorrow’s scientists. Don’t think a scientist is far away! Maybe you like cooking? You could be a food technologist helping to keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer. Perhaps sport is your thing? Do you know that most top athletes work with sports scientists in order to improve their performance? You could even be the science writer who gets to spend the life studying the latest advances and sharing them with the world.
Looking for something to do for the rest of your life? My advice? Take a long and hard look at science. It is interesting and ever.
【小题1】Many problems are mentioned in the first paragraph to ________.
A.suggest they are impossible to be solved
B.introduce the causes of these problems
C.show the writer’s worry about the future world
D.show scientists play an important part in solving them
【小题2】What is needed to solve these problems?
A.Advanced weapons.B.Enough energy.
C.New technologies.D.A growing population.
【小题3】Most people think the life of scientists is ________.
A.amazingB.boringC.colorfulD.unreal
【小题4】Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Military technologies could help prevent wars in the future.
B.For those interested in cooking, food technologies may be a choice.
C.Forensic scientists play an important part in dealing with crimes.
D.Politicians and world leaders can solve all the social problems.
【小题5】The passage is intended for people who ________.
A.haven’t decided on their career
B.have no interest in science
C.hope for the world peace
D.have little knowledge of science
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   Here’s everything you need to know about writing cover letters (说明信) to stand out from the competition and catch employers’ attention.

Writing a great letter can feel like a daunting task to a lot of job seekers. In fact, usually, when I start to talk with clients about this topic, the first thing people ask is, “Do I really have to write a cover letter?” When I say yes, the next question people normally ask is, “Why?”

If you’re going to spend your time working on a challenging task, it’s wise to know exactly why you’re doing it. It is true that some employers never read cover letters. Instead, they look directly at a candidate’s resume (简历). However, plenty of employers find a lot of value in a cover letter. They see it as a way of getting to know more about you, your personality and your ability to communicate outside of the structural limitations of a resume. Some employers will only read your resume if they are impressed with your cover letter.

Other employers will not read a resume if it is not accompanied by a cover letter. They feel that it is a part of a complete job application package. If you have only sent a resume, these employers believe that you have only done half of the job in the application process. They view that as a negative reflection on the way you would do the job at their company. You don’t know the employer’s preference each time you submit (提交) a resume, so you must submit a cover letter with your resume every time you apply for a job.

People sometimes ask whether writing cover letters is necessary when they respond to job ads that say “Submit your resume to…”. The answer is yes, absolutely. Even if the letter is not specifically requested in the ad, it is assumed that you will submit one along with your resume.

【小题1】What is the purpose of writing a cover letter according to the text?
A.To learn how to communicate.B.To improve your writing skills.
C.To attract employers’ attention.D.To discover your desired career.
【小题2】Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “daunting” in the second paragraph?
A.Thrilling for excitement.B.Enjoyable for interest.
C.Discouraging for fear.D.Disappointing for failure.
【小题3】What do Paragraph 3 and 4 mainly talk about?
A.The reason why you need to write great cover letters.
B.The value of your resume and cover letter.
C.The types of cover letters.
D.The process you should know when writing your cover letter.
【小题4】What can NOT be learned based on the text?
A.A cover letter usually goes with a resume.
B.A cover letter is likely to reflect your personality.
C.An impressive cover letter is a must for some employers.
D.All employers are going to read cover letters.

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The ninth week of SEAL(Sea, Air, Land) training is referred to as Hell Week. It is six days of no sleep, physical and mental suffering and one special day at the Mud Flats (泥沼)where you will sink into the mud.
It is on Wednesday of Hell Week that we came down to the mud flats and spend the next 15 hours trying to survive the freezing-cold mud, the cold wind and the strong pressure from the instructors to give up.
As the sun began to set that Wednesday evening, my training class, having broken some of the rules, was ordered into the mud. We sank into the mud until only our heads could be seen. The instructors told us we could leave the mud if only five men would give up—just five men and we could get out of the cold.
Looking around the mud flat, it was clear that some of us were about to give up. It was still over eight hours till the sun came up--eight more hours of coldness. Our cries were so loud that it was hard to hear anything. And then, one voice began to fly through the night--one voice raised in song.
The song sounded terrible, but it was sung with great power. One voice became two, and two became three, and before long everyone in the class was singing.
We knew that if one man could rise above the suffering then others could as well. The instructors warned us of more time in the mud if we kept up the singing—but the singing went on and on. And somehow, the mud seemed a little warmer, the wind a little weaker and the morning not so far away.
If I have learned anything in my time traveling the world, it is the power of hope. The power can change the world by giving people hope.
So, if you want to change the world, start singing when you're up to your neck in mud.
【小题1】What did the writer experience during Hell Week?
A.He suffered sleeplessness for one day.
B.He was physically and mentally crazy.
C.He went through some hard tests.
D.He sank into the mud for the week.
【小题2】Why did the class have the experience at the Mud Flat?
A.Because it was one of the training courses.
B.Because the weather was terribly bad.
C.Because the instructors were strict with them.
D.Because they wanted to break the rules.
【小题3】What did the class do when they were in the mud?
A.Five of them gave up.
B.They cried all the time.
C.Someone sang from the beginning.
D.Everybody joined in the singing.
【小题4】What is probably the author’s job?
A.A terrorist.
B.A soldier.
C.An instructor.
D.A trainer.
【小题5】What does the writer want to tell us?
A.Singing helps change the world.
B.Singing solves problems in life.
C.People should help each other.
D.Hope helps pull through difficulties.

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   The following axe the most common mistakes people make in interviews — the biggest make or break interviewing mistakes:

1. Lack of a good preparation.

【小题1】 One has to prepare himself to make good research on the company, the position and for every related questions that may be asked. Therefore, refine (改善) your answers to the technical questions, the hard questions and the frequently asked interviewing questions. The more you practice, the more professional answers you deliver.

2.【小题2】

You should provide good examples of your background and skills for the position. Why are you fit for the position? Sell yourself. Take the opportunity to talk about your past experience and achievements — sell yourself to the said position.

3. Arriving late.

【小题3】 Though it may happen because of many good reasons, you should apologize first to recover from this first interaction failure.

4. Body language failures.

Poor eye contact, a bad handshake, sitting inappropriately and not smiling naturally are the best evidence for losing a job interview. Don’t let nerves take control of you — relax before an interview.【小题4】 Because these little things make a difference.

5. Failure to ask good questions.

When it is your turn to ask questions, you should show your interest in the job by asking intelligent questions about the job opportunities and the position duties.【小题5】 However, do not ask too many questions for the sake of asking questions — connect yourself to the job and take the initiative (主动权) to ask technical questions and other questions that present your ambition to advance your career.

A.Avoid arriving late to job interviews.
B.Failure to stress your achievements.
C.Failure to show an interest and motivation about the said job.
D.This is one of the biggest interviewing mistakes and one of the worst manners.
E.Smile when it seems the right time and keep eye contact with the interviewer.
F.A research failure and lack of knowledge are the first mistakes one wants to avoid.
G.Asking questions clearly indicates that you have done your homework about the organization.