阅读七选五专练(二)
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(2016·太原五中高三阶段性检测) Usually summer break provides teens with an opportunity to get away from the boring life of going to school, to visit friends and have fun with them, and to make a little extra money. The summer job market for teens can be highly competitive. Half-heartedly (不认真地) looking for a job is the quickest way to get turned down over and over. __1__ __2__ Look at the skills required for each. Then compare these skills with those you already have. The closer they match, the more likely you will enjoy your summer job while building a good reference for future jobs.
Understanding why you want to work will also help you determine where to apply. Do you want to earn extra money for something special, or do you need the job to make ends meet? __3__ These are just a few of the questions you need to answer before starting your job search.
When you're searching for a summer job, look for help beyond the wanted signs. __4__ And even if a business doesn't have a sign or advertisement indicating that they are looking for help, stop by and ask a manager. You might fill in an application anyway, which could lead to a position in the future.
__5__ Ice cream shops, restaurants, grocery stores and movie theaters commonly hire students. You might take a job that has less desirable hours or that you don't necessarily enjoy. However, summer jobs don't last forever. You can still build your skills and experience while making money.
A．Here are some tips on finding summer jobs.
B．Take time to think about the types of jobs that are suitable for you. C．Be flexible and creative when you're looking for a summer job. D．If you are poor in math, you probably would lose your job.
E．Let your family, neighbors and teachers know that you're looking for a job. F．A good attitude towards work sometimes can make up for lack of skills. G．Are you looking for a job where your friends work, so you can be with them?
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(2016·湖南省十三校高三第二次联考)
How to Be a Pleasant Person
Each of us would love to be appreciated for the positive emotions that are exhibited around our surroundings. __1__ The following steps will help you to be a pleasant person. Be modest. Understand that we all are humans. You might be rich or poor, black or white, short or tall, etc. But above all we are all humans, which means we are all emotional beings. So
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