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Tina Rees, 50
English teacher (Canadian)
I wanted to be a doctor and help people.I was always playing doctor with dolls, wrapping their arms and legs in tissues! My mom was a nurse, and my two sisters are now nurses, but I went into finance.The educational requirements to be a doctor are too much for me now, but I feel I'm helping people and contributing to society as a teacher.
John Podeszwa, 45
English school owner (American)
I've always loved animals, and as a little boy I first wanted to be a frog, then a chimp.When told I had to be something human, I chose zookeeper. I worked at a zoo in high school, but I wouldn't want to do that job now, although I am fulfilling my dream of helping rescued animals, since I own a honey bear, an albino snake (患白化病的蛇), a dog and some cats!
Miwa Gilligan, 48
Parttime worker (Japanese)
As a little girl I wanted to be many things, and when my grandmother suggested that as an actress I could play various roles, that stuck with me.The Takarazuka Revue (宝冢歌剧团) was popular during my childhood, so that also inspired me.Of course I would still like to become an actress.
Hiromitsu Tokunaga, 55
Sewage worker (Japanese)
My dream job both as a child and now is to be an astronaut.I grew up during the “Space Race” era and remember well the first moon landing, the famous scifi movie 2001, and all the rest.I still have a strong dream of going into space, and in my lifetime hope to see regular affordable space tours for people like me!
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章中的四个人分别讲述了自己儿时的梦想职业、工作的现状以及对未来的憧憬。
1.We know from the text that ________.
A.Tina Rees is satisfied with her present job
B.Tina Rees once received medical education
C.Tina's two sisters do the same job as their mother does
D.their mother's preference to Tina's sisters disappointed Tina
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据Tina Rees部分中的“I feel I'm helping people and contributing to society as a teacher.”可知,她对于自己目前做老师的工作很满意。
2.Who would still like to do their childhood dream jobs if they could?
A.Miwa Gilligan and Tina Rees.
B.Tina Rees and John Podeszwa.
C.John Podeszwa and Hiromitsu Tokunaga.
D.Hiromitsu Tokunaga and Miwa Gilligan.
解析:选D 推理判断题。根据Miwa Gilligan部分可知,孩提时梦想当演员,她现在依然乐意当演员;根据Hiromitsu Tokunaga部分可知,从儿时到现在,他依然乐意做宇航员。
3.What can we infer from the text?
A.People like Hiromitsu Tokunaga can go on regular affordable space tours.
B.In John Podeszwa's school, students are encouraged to help rescued animals.
C.At least two of the people were influenced by others in their dream job choice.
D.The requirements didn't stop Tina Rees from realizing her doctor dream.
解析:选C 推理判断题。通读全文可知,在选择梦想的职业时,Tina Rees受母亲和两个姐妹的影响,Miwa Gilligan受祖母的影响,Hiromitsu Tokunaga受生活的时代、人类首次登上月球等的影响。
4.Which would be the best title for the text?
A.Children from Different Countries Share Dreams
B.What Was Your Dream Job as a Child?
C.How Was Your Dream Realized?
D.Children Have Different Dream Jobs
解析:选B 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,整篇文章中四个人分别回忆儿时的梦想职业是什么、目前的职业以及对未来的憧憬。故B项最适合作本文标题。