A

    The word “sport” first meant something that people did in their free time. Later, it often meant hunting wild animals and birds. About a hundred years ago, the word was first used for organized(有组织的) games. This is the usual meaning of the word today. People spend a lot of their spare time playing football, basketball, tennis and many other sports. A few people are paid for the sports they play. They are called professional（职业化的）sportsmen. They may be sportsmen for only a few years, but during that time, the best ones can get a lot of money.

    For example, a professional footballer in England gets more than￡3,000 a year. The stars can get a lot more. International(国际的) golf and tennis champions(冠军) can make more than ￡50,000 in a year. Of course, only a few sportsmen can get as much money as that. It is only possible in sports for individuals(个人), like golf, tennis and motor racing. Perhaps the most surprising thing about sportsmen and money is this: the stars can get more money from advertising than from sports. As advertisement for sports equipment(设备) doesn’t simply say “Buy our things”. It says “Buy the same shirt and shoes as...” Famous sportsmen can even advertise things like watches and food. They allow the companies to use their names or photos of theirs and they are paid for this. Sports are no longer just something for people’s spare time.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。

1. What did the word “sport” mean at first? It meant ______.

   A. something that people did in their free time

   B. hunting wild animals and birds

   C. playing games together

   D. organized games

2. Professional sportsmen are the people ______.

   A. who are paid for the sports they play

   B. who spend much time in playing

   C. who like sport best

   D. whose jobs are playing games

3. Which is not true?

   A. An English professional footballer gets more than ￡3,000 a year.

   B. International golf champions can get more than ￡50,000 a year.

   C. The winner of the international tennis can make more than￡ 60,000 a year.

   D. The stars can get more than other sportsmen.

4. What things may not be advertised by famous sportsmen?

   A. Sports equipments

   B. Shirts and shoes

   C. Life equipment

   D. Watches and food

5. Which sport is not mentioned in the passage?

   A. Golf and tennis

   B. Football and basketball

   C. Bridge and baseball

   D. Basketball and motor racing

   安徽  余 占

B

A reporter asked 25 employers, “What questions do you often ask at an interview?” Here is a list of the six most popular questions and some advice on how to answer them.

    1. Why do you want this job?

    Before the interview, find out as much as you can know about the company. Mention the things you really admire about it.

    2. Why should I hire (雇用) you?

    Mention the skills and experiences you can bring to the job. Are you good at numbers? Do you know how to use a computer? Do you have a college degree? Have you had experience in a similar job?

    3. Why did you leave your last job?

    Say something like “I got a better job.” Don’t say things like “I was tired” or “I didn’t get along with my boss.” Give a short but honest answer to this question. Say something like “I need to make more money” or “I’d like a more interesting job.”

    4. What are your personal strength?

    Study your resume(简历). What personal strength does it show? Are you ambitious? Efficient? Patient? A good listener? Calm in emergencies(紧急事件)? Do you get along well with people?

    5. What’s the lowest salary you will accept?

    Know the salary range of the job and ask for something in that range.

    6. When are you available to start work?

    Tell the interviewer the exact date you will be available. Remember that you will need time to notify your present employer. If you’re not working, say you can start immediately.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。

6. This passage gives us information about _______.

   A. how to find a job with a lot of money

   B. the questions to be asked and answered when people are trying to find jobs

   C. how to tell the new boss your past experience

   D. how to make more money

7. The underlined word “employers” in the first paragraph probably means ______.

   A. 雇主　　         B. 雇员               C. 记者              D. 求职者

8. John is having a talk with an employment agent. Which of the following should not be said?

   A. I am good at using computers.

   B. I want to make more money.

   C. I can start work in two weeks’time.

   D. I didn’t get along well with my last boss.

9. If you are a manager of a factory. Please choose a worker for your company.

   A. Dianna, female, BA, poor at computers, poor at numbers, good at listening.

   B. Susan, female, single, MA, good at both numbers and computers, efficient.

   C. Christina, female, married with 3 children, good at numbers, experienced, but not too quick.

   D. Nancy, black, BA, good at using computer but easy to get angry.

10. Find the proper title for the passage.

    A. Some Advice for Job Interviews

    B. How to Open an Employment Agency

    C. How to Be a Good Agent

    D. Answer Questions Properly

 江苏 黄继飞

Key:

1—5 AACCC   6—10 BADBA