For career changers thinking about growth and advancement potential, forget the blue-collar and white-collar categories: Green is the way to go. According to Bracken Hendricks, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Progress, careers that promote environmental responsibility will become main stream within a decade. “The growth in green careers will be like the Internet boom, which not only created new jobs, but also had an influence on the overall economy,” he says.
The increasing environmental problems and need for eco-friendly products and services are creating a new job section of green-collar jobs. Many countries of the world have realized the importance and need for energy-saving products and services. It is expected that by 2025 about 25% of the jobs in developed countries will be of green-collar jobs. Doesn’t the data look promising for the future?
Green-collar jobs have become a bright career chances for all. And jobs will pop up at every income level, from environmental manager to gardener. For example, many countries including the United States have understood that fossil fuels have negative effect on the environment which can later become a serious danger to mankind. As a result, possibilities are being explored to find alternatives to satisfy demands in a better way. The increasing demand of newer resources has creating the need for experts and researchers who can find better ways to deal with the ongoing needs. In addition, in order to meet the increasing demands of environment-friendly equipment, both green product designer and educated and trained workers are needed. Management of environmental organizations also demands a large number of environmental managers.
Where can you find green-collar jobs? Internet is undoubtedly the best way to find information on almost any matter. Nowadays, different kinds of jobs are being posted online. Search through a couple of job websites to look for a bright future in energy conversion and recycling of waste management. Check regularly and find the right work for yourself. People who read newspapers can also find different kinds of green-collar jobs.
1.Why does Bracken Hendricks mention the Internet Boom in Paragraph One?
A. To explain the importance of technology.
B. To provide evidence of his recent research.
C. To inform us of the way of finding green-collar jobs.
D. To indicate the bright future of green careers.
2.Which of the following probably creates green-collar jobs?
A. Promoting services.
B. Developing new resources.
C. Consuming fossil fuels.
D. Training employees.
3.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?
A. The requirements for green employees.
B. The development of the green industry.
C. The job chances in the environmental industry.
D. The economic influence of green careers.
4.The passage is written to _______.
A. discuss eco-friendly services
B. suggest ways of saving energy at work
C. introduce promising career chances
D. explain the best method of finding jobs
When I got the driving license last summer, Mom and I took our first trip around an empty parking lot. Then I found that my mother was not the best teacher for me. It wasn't that she shouted, or told me that I was doing poorly. As you can imagine, my mother's "helpful instructions" only managed to make me more nervous.
Since I could no longer practice with her, the job was placed in the hands of my father. The idea of learning from Dad was not one that thrilled me. I loved him dearly, but I just did not see Dad as someone I could be comfortable learning from. He almost never talked. We shared a typical father-daughter relationship. He'd ask how school was, and I'd say it was fine. Unfortunately, that was the most of our conversations. Spending hours alone with someone who might as well have been a stranger really scared me.
As we got into the car that first time, I was not surprised at what happened. Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing, aside from a few instructions on how to turn. As my lessons went on, however, things began to change. Dad would turn the radio up so I could fully appreciate his favorite Stones music. And he actually began talking. I was soon hearing about past failed dates, "basic body" gym class, and other tales from his past, including some of his first meeting with Mom.
Dad’s sudden chattiness was shocking until I thought about why he was telling me so much in the car. In all the years that I had wondered why my father never spoke that much, I had never stopped to consider that it was because I had never bothered to listen. Homework, friends, and even TV had all called me away from him, and, consequently, I never thought my quiet father had anything to say.
Since I began driving with him, my driving skill has greatly increased. More important, though, is that my knowledge of who my father is has also increased. Just living with him wasn't enough— it took driving with him for me to get to know someone who was a mystery.
1.The author couldn't practice driving with her mother because.
A. she couldn't talk with her mother
B. her mother made her nervous
C. her father wanted to teach her
D. she didn't trust her mother
2.At first, the idea of learning driving from her father made her.
A. happy B. disappointed
C. satisfied D. uneasy
3.What surprised the author when the driving lessons went on?
A. Her Dad was a chatty person. B. Her Dad was the best teacher.
C. Her Dad liked modern music. D. Her Dad told her his sad stories.
4.With her story "Car Talk", the author indicates that.
A. fathers love their daughters dearly
B. family members need real communication
C. mothers are less patient than fathers
D. it takes time to improve the father-daughter relationship
Product Description
Life Without Limits helps you clarify what you want in every area of your life. By using Bassett’s powerful techniques you will change; therefore your life will change. You control your life. And only you can take steps to change it. Life Without Limits helps you take back your power.
Life Without Limits helps you to achieve satisfaction and fulfillment personally, professionally, and financially. Once you have defined what success means for you, you will clarify your dreams and start pursuing them.
Product Details
l Published in: 2001-12
l Released on: 2001-12-24
l Original language: English
l Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.7 x 8 inches
l Binding: Paperback
l 304 pages
About the Author
Lucinda Bassett is the founder and CEO of one of the most successful self-help companies in the country, the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety, Inc. Author of the national bestseller From Panic to Power, Lucinda Bassett produces and hosts the award-winning infomercial, Attacking Anxiety. She has shared her techniques with such clients as McDonalds, Chrysler, and AT&T. She has appeared on numerous talk shows, including Operah and The View, and been featured in Family Circle, Reader’s Digest, and many more.
Customer Reviews
This book has helped me to gain hope and courage to cope with all my fears and worries. Lucinda writes with such a great understanding and sympathy. She herself had problems with panic and worry. Her positive thinking tips are easy to follow. I don’t get lost in a lot of mental problems. It’s as if she were holding your hand, sitting right beside you, cheering you on! I believe I can do anything I set my mind to after reading this book. However, there are some other readers holding the contrary views.
1.What is Life Without Limits about?
A. It shows readers what Lucinda Bassett is.
B. It encourages readers to realize their dreams.
C. It describes how hard the actual life is.
D. It implies it is hard to control your life.
2.Lucinda Bassett works as all the following except _______.
A. hostess B. teacher
C. writer D. businesswoman
3.We can conclude from the last paragraph that _______.
A. Lucinda has made a lot of money from the book
B. all the customers have some mental problems
C. Lucinda talks with the customer face to face
D. all the customers don’t agree with what Lucinda wrote
假设你是新华中学高二3班学生李华。请你以“My Dreaming Senior Year(理想高三)”为题写一篇100-120词的英语短文参加比赛。内容要点如下：
1. 简单做自我介绍。
2.高三学习时间设计。
3. 业余活动的设想等。
短文改错
Time is important. Losing time will never come back. We must remember it in our daily life and make well use of time. Only by this way can we succeed. What can we make full use of time? First, we’d better to make a plan. We should arrange our study, work and rest and know which we should do next so that we can save much time as possible. We should spend every minutes on it. After we study or work for a long time, we can take the good rest. I think that all of us should emphasize using our time effective.
Undoubtedly, everyone has one or more friends in his or her daily life. Someone may come across the fact __1.___ one of his friends borrows some money from him but doesn’t return __2.___ in time. At this time, he must be faced with the question how __3.__ (ask) his friend to return his money, __4.__ person or by writing a letter?
If I were forced to choose one of the two, I would prefer ___5.__ latter. Once I received a letter from one of my friends __6.__ (unexpected), in which he asked me to return his money in a polite way. In my opinion, the letter doesn’t hurt me. Instead, it helps me to get along with my friend ___7.__ (closely) than ever before. If I hadn’t received his letter, it would ___8.___ (ruin) our friendship only because of some money.
As far as I am concerned, everyone suffers ___9.___ the strain of modern life. If you drop in on your friend just because you want to get your money back, it will hurt your friend and obviously hurt your relationship. However, a kind letter not only can solve the problem ___10.___ upsets you, but also can further develop your relationship.
