Task 1 Read for Useful Information
Pre-reading Activity 1 Listen and Read Aloud
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Pre-reading Activity 2 Express Yourself
☛ This section aims at introducing some topics for students to express themselves.
Sentences like the following may be used:
◆ My dream job is to be a teacher.
◆ I would like to work for a multinational company.
◆ I wish I could be a CEO in a big company in the future.
◆ I wish I could start my own business in ten years.
Reading Activity 1 Read and Try to Understand
Passage 1
Language points
Para.1
1. technological adj. relating to technology技术的，科技的
e.g. We live in an age of rapid technological advance.
我们生活在技术迅猛发展的新时代。
Strengthen technological innovation and promote industrial upgrading.
加强科技创新，促进产业升级。
technology n. [C], [U] 技术，科技
e.g. Technology is changing fast. 技术日新月异。
We should make use of the most modern technology. 我们应利用最现代化的技术。
2. revolution n.
1）[C] a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etc. 巨变，大变革
e.g. In the last ten years there has been a revolution in education.
在过去十年里，教育领域发生了巨变。
A revolution in information technology is taking place. 信息技术正在发生巨变。
2）[C, U] a time when people change a ruler or political system by using force or violence 革命
e.g. The role of women has changed since the revolution.
革命以来，妇女的角色发生了变化。
The movie is set at the time of the Russian revolution.
这部电影以俄国革命时期为背景。
revolutionary adj. completely new and different, especially in a way that leads to great improvements革命性的，巨变的
e.g. The new treatment for cancer is considered revolutionary.
这种治疗癌症的新疗法被认为是革命性的。
Women have made revolutionary changes in their roles in the past 25 years.
在过去的25年里，女性的角色发生了革命性的变化。
3. lead to 导致
e.g. A poor diet will finally lead to illness. 糟糕的饮食终将导致疾病。
Technological changes will lead to unemployment. 技术变革将导致失业。
4. downturn n.[C] a period or process in which business activity, production, etc. is reduced and conditions become worse (商业、经济的)衰退，下降
e.g. A downturn in sales worried the manger a lot. 销售额的下降使经理很担心。
How long will the economic downturn last? 经济低迷将持续多久？
5. replace vt.to start doing something instead of another person, or start being used instead of another
thing代替, 取代
e.g. The new design will eventually replace all existing models.
新的设计最终将会取代所有现有的型号。
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom.课堂上电脑永远不会取代老师。
6. likewise adv. in the same way同样地; 类似地
e.g. The fish was delicious. Likewise, the eggplant was excellent.
鱼很好吃。同样，茄子也很美味。
The teacher opened the textbook and told the students to do likewise.
老师打开课本，告诉学生们照做。
7. Work relating to fax machines, telephone and telex operations has also declined, as so many communication tasks are now fulfilled via the PC.
Translation: 与传真机、电话和电报业务相关的行业也逐渐衰落了，很多通讯任务都通过电脑来完成了。
Explanation: relating to fax machines, telephone and telex operations是现在分词短语作后置定语，修饰work。as so many communication tasks are now fulfilled via the PC是as引导的原因状语从句。
relate to涉及，与……有关
e.g. All these questions relate to philosophy. 这些问题都跟哲学有关。
How does IQ relate to intelligence. 智商与智力有何关联？
fulfill vt.
1）perform something or bring something to completion 实现；履行
e.g. I believe I can fulfill the purpose. 我相信我能实现这个目标。
He did not fulfill his promise at all. 他根本没有履行他的诺言。
2）satisfy something, answer符合；满足
e.g. Does your job fulfill your expectations? 你的工作符合你的预想吗？
These cleaners could fulfill all customers’ demands.
这些清洁剂可以满足所有顾客的需求。
fulfillment n. [U] fulfilling or being fulfilled 履行；实行；满足
e.g. He gained great fulfillment from teaching. 他从教学中获得了很大的成就感。
This was the fulfillment of my lifelong dream. 这是我一生梦想的实现。
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8. bring about引起；带来
e.g. What can bring about a war? 什么可能引起战争？
Interest-rate cuts have failed to bring about economic recovery.
利率的降低未能带来经济的复苏。
9. program
1）vi.＆vt. to give a computer a set of instructions that it can use to perform a particular operation编程；设计电脑程序
e.g. He spent most of his time programming. 他大部分时间都花在编程上。
The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted.
这台计算机编程时已设计在信息删除前提醒用户。
2）n. [C] a set of instructions given to a computer to make it perform an operation程序
e.g. You can download the program and use it free of charge for 90 days.
你可以下载这个程序并免费使用90天。
He developed his own program with the help of a computer expect.
他在一位电脑专家的帮助下开发出自己的程序。
10. occur vi.
1) to happen 发生；出现
e.g. A third of accidental deaths occur in the home. 三分之一的意外死亡发生在家里。
Something unexpected occurred. 发生了一件出乎意料的事。
2) to happen or exist in a particular place or situation存在于；出现在
e.g. The highest rates of unemployment occur in the inner urban areas. 市区内失业率最高。
Sugar occurs naturally in fruit. 水果天然含糖分。
11. straightforward adj.
1） simple and easy to understand简单的，易懂的
e.g. Installing the program is relatively straightforward. 安装程序相对简单。
It is quite straightforward to get here. 来这相当容易。
2) honest about your feelings or opinions and not hiding anything坦率的，直率的
e.g. Jack is tough, but always straightforward and fair.
杰克性格强硬，但为人正直公正。
I like to deal with a straightforward person. 我喜欢和直率的人打交道。
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12. identification n.[C, U] the process of showing, proving or recognizing who or what sb./sth. is识别
e.g. Each product has a number for easy identification. 每件产品都有号码便于识别。
The first of these functions is called identification. 其中的首要功能是识别性。
identify vt. to recognize and correctly name someone or something 识别，辨认
e.g. First of all we must identify the problem areas. 首先我们必须找出问题所在。
Can you identify the man who robbed you? 你能认出抢劫你的人吗？
13. You now know that it will help you to look for a career that requires a high skill level but which cannot be done remotely.
Translation: 知道这一点，你就会去寻找既需要高技能又不能远程进行的职业。
Explanation: that it will help you to look for a career that requires a high skill level but which cannot be done remotely 是that引导的宾语从句，其中that requires a high skill level 和which cannot be done remotely都是定语从句，先行词是a career。
remotely adv. from a distance远程地
e.g. You might finish the installation task remotely, such as at home.
甚至可以远程地完成安装任务，比如在家里。
This allowed us to remotely start the display servers.
这允许我们远程启动显示服务器。
remote adj. far from towns or other places where people live 遥远的；偏远的
e.g. The helicopter crashed in a remote desert area.
直升机坠毁在偏远的沙漠地区。A big fire happened in a remote mountain area. 在偏远的山区发生了一场大火。
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14. You would therefore be safest learning a skill or profession that requires your physical presence such as a nurse, physician, dental hygienist, or hair stylist.
Translation: 因此，对你而言，最保险的做法就是学习一门需要身体力行的技能或职业，比如说护士、医生、牙科保健员或是美发师。
Explanation: that requires your physical presence 是关系代词that引导的定语从句，that在定语从句中作主语，不能省略；先行词是a skill or profession。
therefore adv. as a result of something that has just been mentioned 因此，所以
e.g. Their car was bigger and therefore more comfortable.
他们的车更大一些，因此乘坐也会更舒服。
He is only 17 and therefore not qualified to vote.
他只有17岁，因此没有投票选举的资格。
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15. ultimately adv. finally, after everything else has been done or considered最终，最后
e.g. Ultimately, you’ll have to make the decision yourself.
最终你还是得自己拿主意。
The committee ultimately adopted his suggestions.
委员会最终采纳了他的建议。
ultimate adj. happening at the end of a long process 最后的；最终的
e.g. Managers value the ultimate quality of products.
经理重视产品的最终质量。
The ultimate goal of the show is to help spread Chinese culture.该节目的最终目标是帮助传播中国文化。
16. assessment n. [C, U] a process in which you make a judgment about a person or situation, or the judgment you make评估，评定
e.g. I have to make a quick assessment of the situation and act accordingly.
我必须对情况做一个快速的评估，然后采取相应的行动。
A teacher does a yearly assessment of each child’s progress.
老师每年对每个孩子的进步做一次评估。
assess vt. to make a judgment about a person or situation after thinking carefully about it 评估，评定
e.g. The young men were assessed as safe drivers.
这些年轻人被评定为谨慎驾驶员。
Psychologists will assess the child's behavior.
心理学家将对这个孩子的行为进行评估。
17. location n. [C] a place where something happens or exists地点; 位置
e.g. The importance of the town is due to its geographical location.
城镇的重要性在于它的地理位置。
What is the exact location of the ship？
那条船的确切位置在哪里。
locate vt. to find the exact position of something/somebody 找出……的准确位置
e.g. We couldn’t locate the source of the radio signal.
我们无法确定无线电信号的来源。
Now we need a way to locate this anchor.
现在我们需要一种方法定位这个锚点。
18. essential adj. extremely important and necessary必不可少的，极其重要的
e.g. A good diet is essential for everyone.
好的饮食对每个人都是至关重要的。
It is essential that our pilots be given the best possible training.
给予我们的飞行员尽可能最好的训练是至关重要的。
19. prospect n. [C] an idea of what might or will happen in the future前景; 展望
e.g. We face the dark prospect of still higher unemployment.
我们面临着失业率进一步上升的暗淡前景。
There are good prospects for growth in the retail sector.
零售业有很好的发展前景。
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20. keep up with 紧跟；和……保持联系
e.g. We should take some new measures to keep up with the development of age.
我们应采取新的措施紧跟时代的发展。
How many of your old classmates do you keep with?
你与多少老同学保持着联系。
21. current adj. happening or existing now当前的，现在的
e.g. In its current state, the car is worth £1,000.
按目前情况，这辆车值1000英镑。
What is your current occupation? 你目前的职业是什么？
currently adv. at the present time 目前，当前
e.g. He is currently working on his first novel.
他目前正在写他的第一部小说。
Currently, over 200 students are enrolled on the course.
目前有200多名学生注册学习这门课程。
22. professional
1) adj. relating to a job that needs special education and training职业的；专业的
e.g. You may need to seek professional help.
你可能需要专业帮助。
What professional qualifications does he have?
他有什么专业资格？
2) n. [C] someone who works in a job that needs special education and training专业人士，专门人员
e.g. He is a model professional and an example to young people.
他是个模范的专业人员，是年轻人的榜样。
If you hire a professional, hire a great one.
如果你要雇一名专业人员，就找个优秀的。
profession n. [C] a job that needs a high level of education and training 职业
e.g. He is an electrician by profession. 他的职业是电工。
My profession had an important influence on the formation of my character.
我的职业对我性格的形成有重要的影响。
23. belong to 属于
e.g. Who does this scarf belong to? 这条围巾是谁的？
He belongs to the golf club. 他是高尔夫俱乐部的会员。
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24. ensure vt. to make certain that something will happen properly保证；确保
e.g. The book ensured his success. 这本书保证了他的成功。
Please ensure that all lights are switched off. 请务必将所有灯关掉。
参考译文
毕业生们：你们未来最好的职业是什么？
技术革命导致了多个工作领域数量的减少。日渐衰落的职业包括传统印刷行业，比如说排版，已经在很大程度上被电子排版取代了。同样，很多文秘岗位也被更具有综合性的私人助理和管理员职位所代替了。与传真机、电话和电报业务相关的行业也逐渐衰落了，很多通讯任务都通过电脑来完成了。
开放的全球市场也使得某些技术含量低的工作衰退。这些行业包括编程、客服中心、技术支持以及其他一些可以由电话或在线服务解决的工作。同样，数据输入、简单的会计和银行工作也在其列。很多工作都转向企业成本和薪水标准要低得多的国家。
认清职业发展的未来趋势有助于你找到职业发展的方向。知道这一点，你就会去寻找既需要高技能又不能远程进行的职业。
因此，对你而言，最保险的做法就是学习一门需要身体力行的技能或职业，比如说护士、医生、牙科保健员或是美发师。
最终，你对职业的选择主要取决于你对自己的技术、能力、个人素质、兴趣以及所处地理环境的评估，如果你想获得成功的话，这一点很重要，无论你所在的那个行业有多么好的前景。
想要获得最好的工作，你还需要跟上本行业现在和未来的发展趋势，所以要经常阅读行业期刊，确保参加你的老板或你所在的专业机构组织的相关培训。
除了你自己的这个行业，你也要确保自己获知相关行业所发生的一切，这样你就能在自己的领域跟得上现在和未来技术的发展。
☛ Fill in each blank with one word according to the passage you have just read.
Reading Activity 2 Read and Think Critically
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After-reading Activity 1 Develop Your Vocabulary
☛ Complete each sentence with the proper form of the word given in brackets.
1. A revolution in information technology (technological) is taking place.
2. The farmhouse is remote (remotely) from the other buildings.
3. Rescue planes are trying to locate (location) the missing sailors.
4. If your son does not reach his ultimate (ultimately) goal, talk to him about what he learned on the way.
5. It is hard to assess (assessment) the effects of these changes.
6. She was able to identify (identification) her attacker.
7. I am a writer - that is my profession (professional).
8. Becoming a teacher was the fulfillment (fulfill) of his childhood dream.
9. This is a revolutionary (revolution) new product.
10. It currently (current) supports only image files.
After-reading Activity 2 Know More Expressions
☛ Tell the meaning of each expression after the given example.
e.g. lead to an economic downturn 导致经济衰退
lead to a rise in blood pressure 导致血压升高
lead to job losses 导致失业
lead to civil war 导致内战
e.g. relate to fax machines 与传真机相关
relate to philosophy 与哲学相关
relate to the personality 与性格相关
relate to the study habit 与学习习惯相关
e.g. bring about a decline in low-skill technology jobs 带来低技术含量工作的衰退
bring about great changes 带来巨大变化
bring about bad luck 带来坏运气
bring about economic recovery 带来经济复苏
e.g. keep up with the current and future trends 紧跟当前和未来的发展趋势
keep up with the development of times 紧跟时代发展
keep up with the latest research 紧跟最新研究成果
keep up with the pace of reform 紧跟改革步伐
e.g. belong to an association 属于一个组织
belong to the country 属于国家
belong to the cat family 属于猫科
belong to the Third World 属于第三世界
After-reading Activity 3 Listen and Write
☛ Listen to the following sentences and fill in the missing letters of each word. Check whether you really understand their meanings and can spell them correctly.
1. That prospe c t(前景) must be heartbreaking for many young men.
2. They predicted a severe economic do w nturn(衰退).
3. When exactly did the incident occu r (发生).
4. The students will learn how to progr a m(编程).
5. Gestures have been used to repl a c e(代替)words in many countries.
6. Money is not ess e n tial(必不可少) to happiness.
7. This book can ens u r e(保证) his success.
8. It is not a stra i ghtforward(简单的) question.
9. It rained and therefo r e(因此) the football match was put off.
10. I am going to bed and you would be well advised to do likew i s e(同样地).