Women,with equal opportunities now in place,are able to choose.whatever professional path they desire.If a 9-to-5 office job isn’t your style,consider some of the fun and profitable professions available that are a little off the beaten path..
Wedding planner
While some women dream of their wedding day,others grow up to be imaginative wedding planners.Business opportunities are readily available,as more than 2 million weddings take place in the United States each year with an average spend of more than$1,000 per wedding for a wedding planner,according to The Wedding Report.
Chocolatier
If you want to have your chocolate and eat it too,consider becoming a chocolatier.Create new flavor combinations,market your product and sell it from your own store,or work for a large chocolate business and watch your creations sold to the masses.
Personal shopper
If you love to shop,particularly when you are spending someone else’ s money,then you should consider becoming a personal shopper.Personal shoppers assess their clients’ needs, lifestyles,likes and dislikes and then put that knowledge to use by purchasing their clothing and accessories.Although the job does have a few drawbacks,like fussy clients,Entrepreneur.com reports that,”mostly,it’s a pretty good time.”
Disney character
Imagine being paid to be a princess.For many women working at the Disney resorts,that is exactly what they do.The Walt Disney Company hires look-alikes to play the roles of Disney characters,like the Little Mermaid or Cinderella,at its Disneyland and Disney World resorts.
1.One can satisfy her desire for shopping by becoming a_________even if she cannot afford.
A.wedding planner B.chocolatier C.personal shopper:. D.Disney character
2.Creativity is especially needed in the professions of
A.wedding planner&chocolatier
B.chocolatier&personal shopper..
C.personal shopper&Disney character
D.Disney character&wedding planner
3.Who may be interested in the jobs in the passage?
A.Women wanting flexible working hours..
B.Men fed up with 9 to 5 office work.
C.Housewives hoping for social equality.
D.Managers advertising for employees.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.When does the summer holiday start?
A.Tomorrow. B.Next week. C.Next month.
2.How long will the library be open during the summer holiday?
A.For 4 hours. B.For 8 hours. C.For 10 hours.
3.How should the students return books during the summer holiday?
A.Put them carefully into the drop box anytime.
B.Give back the easily broken ones to the librarian.
C.Leave them into different drop boxes according to the type.
4.What special activity will be held over the summer holiday?
A.A reading club. B.A lecture about artworks. C.A visit from a former student.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What color of jacket does the old woman wear?
A.Green. B.Blue. C.Red.
2.Why did the man leave home this morning?
A.To buy a gift. B.To go to work. C.To get some food.
3.What did the old woman purchase?
A.A hat. B.A T-shirt. C.A pair of jeans.
4.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Family members. B.Co-workers. C.Strangers.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.What to do on the train. B.How to go back home. C.When to get on the bus.
2.Whose birthday is it today?
A.The man’s. B.The woman’s. C.The man’s daughter’s.
3.When is the second bus leaving?
A.In 20 minutes. B.In 30 minutes. C.In 60 minutes.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Which ship is the farthest from the speakers?
A.The oil ship. B.The container ship. C.The passenger ship.
2.Where does the conversation take place?
A.On a hill. B.In a port. C.On a beach.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the man?
A.A reporter. B.A director. C.A policeman.
2.What are the speakers probably looking at?
A.An old cat. B.A horrible dog. C.A small tiger.
