一、Dream Jobs
qualification
英 [?kw?l?f??ke??n] 美 [?kwɑ?l?f??ke??n]
n.(通過考試或學習課程取得的)資格;學歷;(通過經驗或具備技能而取得的)資格;資歷;限定條件
passion
英 [?p??n] 美 [?p??n]
n.強烈情感;激情;盛怒;激憤;強烈的愛(尤指兩性間的)
What kind of careers are the best, and what are the qualifications?
One of the most popular careers for kids is to become an astronaut.
Many kids dream of going into space when they grow up.
They dream of working on a space station or exploring deep space.
To become an astronaut it's important to have the right background.
Many astronauts have a background in engineering, physics or medicine.
sometimes they have a military background, such as flying military aircraft.
As for pay, astronauts can earn a good salary, but not great.
Another popular career is to become a musician or actor.
Many kids dream of becoming famous singers or movie stars.
However, most musicians and actors don't become famous.
They are usually paid by the hour or by the performance.
Only a very few earn lots of money.
So the best advice is not to become a musician or actor unless that's your real passion.
Q：How likely is it that musicians or actors will be famous?
A：It isn't likely.
Becoming a professional athlete is another dream job for many.
It's nice to imagine playing a favorite sport and getting paid for it.
However, becoming a professional athlete takes a lot of work and practice.
Great athletes practice for hours a day with teammates and coaches.
They also work regularly with trainers to keep their bodies strong.
The level of pay for athletes depends on the success and level of their performance.
Athletes often have short careers because of the physical requirements of their sport.
When they are no longer able to compete at a high level, some athletes become coaches.
Firefighters and police officers are important jobs that help and protect people.
These careers require applicants to complete training programs and pass written and physical tests.
These jobs can be exciting and dangerous, so they require courage and sometimes sacrifice.
二、Jobs and Wages
hospitality
英 [?h?sp??t?l?ti] 美 [?hɑ?sp??t?l?ti]
n.好客;殷勤;(款待客人、顧客等的)食物，飲料，服務;款待
stylist
英 [?sta?l?st] 美 [?sta?l?st]
n.發(fā)型師;語言風格優(yōu)美(或獨特)的人;文體家;(產品、人、廣告等的)造型設計師，形象設計師
Hair stylists
英 [he?(r) ?sta?l?sts] 美 [her ?sta?l?sts]
發(fā)型師
profession
英 [pr??fe?n] 美 [pr??fe?n]
n.(需要專門技能，尤指需要較高教育水平的某一)行業(yè)，職業(yè);(某)職業(yè)界;業(yè)內人士;同業(yè);同行;同人;(統(tǒng)稱，指需要較高教育水平的)職業(yè)
When considering salary and benefits, some of the lowest paying jobs are in the hospitality and beauty industries.
For example, food service workers and hair stylists generally have low salaries.
These kinds of jobs don't require much education or training.
But again, if you enjoy what you are doing, that may be good enough.
For example, you may really enjoy talking with your customers.
Spending your life doing something you dislike can be very unsatisfying, even if the salary is high.
Q：What kind of career can be very unsatisfying?
A：doing something you dislike.
Some of the highest paid professions include doctors, lawyers and scientists.
However, these professions require high levels of education and training.
The path to becoming a doctor, for example, is a long one.
Doctors require a university degree, several years in medical school and several more years of experience.
Only then are they certified as a medical doctor, or MD.
So it doesn't make sense to consider these professions unless you are willing to work hard for many years.
And of course, you should really care about doing the work well.
Q：What do highest paid professions usually require?
A：high levels of education and training.
三、 Types of Wars
civil
英 [?s?vl] 美 [?s?vl]
adj.國民的;平民的;國家的，政府的(非宗教或軍事的);民事的(非刑事的)
civil war
英 [?s?vl ?w??(r)] 美 [?s?vl ?w??r]
n.內戰(zhàn);美國內戰(zhàn)，美國南北戰(zhàn)爭(1861–1865)
bomb
英 [b?m] 美 [bɑ?m]
n.炸彈;核武器;核彈;很多錢
v.轟炸;對…投炸彈;快速移動，疾行(尤指乘車);(考試)慘敗
suicide
英 [?su??sa?d] 美 [?su??sa?d]
n.自殺;自殺性行為;自毀;自取滅亡的行為;自殺者
invasion
英 [?n?ve??n] 美 [?n?ve??n]
n.武裝入侵;侵略;侵犯;(尤指煩擾的)涌入;干預
invade
英 [?n?ve?d] 美 [?n?ve?d]
v.武裝入侵;侵略;侵犯;(尤指造成損害或混亂地)涌入;侵襲;侵擾;干擾
defensive
英 [d??fens?v] 美 [d??fens?v]
adj.防御的;保護的;保衛(wèi)的;戒備的;懷有戒心的;自衛(wèi)的;防守的
n.守勢;防守
Civil wars are fought between citizens of the same country, and are fought within the country.
If citizens of a country disagree about a policy or leader, they may fight a civil war.
Civil wars are often fought when one part of a country wants to become an independent country.
A world war is fought when countries form alliances, and these alliances fight each other.
A world war involves many or most of the world's most powerful countries.
There were 2 world wars in the 20th century.
Terrorism involves groups of individuals rather than countries.
Terrorists may come from different countries, and they may share the same beliefs.
Terrorists often use car bombings and suicide attacks on innocent people.
A terrorist attack can happen at any time and any place.
An invasion occurs when one country attacks another.
It sends its army into the other country, and attempts to take control.
One of the most famous invasions was when France invaded Russia in 1812.
A defensive war occurs when a country is attacked and needs to defend itself.
Most countries have a military, so that it can defend itself if it's attacked.
When France invaded Russia in 1812 the Russian army fought a defensive war and defeated the French army.
四、Biology Terms
Photosynthesis
英 [?f??t???s?nθ?s?s] 美 [?fo?to??s?nθ?s?s]
光合作用;光和作用;光用;光合成;光合
influenza
英 [??nflu?enz?] 美 [??nflu?enz?]
n.同 flu;流行性感冒;流感
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cough
英 [k?f] 美 [k??f]
v.咳嗽;(從喉嚨或肺中)咳出;突然發(fā)出刺耳的聲音
n.咳嗽;咳嗽聲;咳嗽病
sneeze
英 [sni?z] 美 [sni?z]
v.打噴嚏
n.噴嚏;噴嚏聲
intestine
英 [?n?test?n] 美 [?n?test?n]
n.腸
A cell is the basic unit of life.
A cell is the smallest structure that can live and reproduce.
Cells grow and develop, reproduce and interact with the environment.
Photosynthesis is one of the most important biological processes.
It allows plants to capture and use light as an energy source.
Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
A virus is a small biological structure that attacks and enters cells.
Once inside a cell, a virus reproduces and makes many copies of itself.
Some diseases such as influenza are viruses.
The influenza virus spreads through the air when people cough or sneeze.
Bacteria are one-celled forms of life that are all around us.
Although they have a single-cell structure, they are very important.
Many bacteria are inside us, and help us digest our food.
DNA is a complex molecule that stores information and can make copies of itself.
Nearly every cell in a person's body has the same DNA.
The information stored in DNA tells cells what to do, and is necessary for reproduction.
Cells are often called the building blocks of life.
There are billions of bacteria in our intestines.
五、Hotel Complaint
curtain
英 [?k??tn] 美 [?k??rtn]
n.窗簾;簾;幔;(遮隔房間的)帷幔;床帷;(舞臺上的)幕，幕布，帷幕
v.給(窗戶或房間)裝上簾子
cigar
英 [s??ɡɑ?(r)] 美 [s??ɡɑ?r]
n.雪茄煙
asthma
英 [??sm?] 美 [??zm?]
n.氣喘;哮喘
lounge
英 [la?nd?] 美 [la?nd?]
n.(機場等的)等候室;(旅館、俱樂部等的)休息室;(私宅中的)起居室
v.懶洋洋地站(或坐、躺)著
Good evening, sir.
How can I help you?
Yes, we just checked in, and our room is unacceptable.
It's room 1810.
Is there something wrong with the room?
Yes, there certainly is.
We requested a non-smoking room, but the room smells of smoke.
Q：How long has he been in the hotel?
A：He has just checked in.
Let me check.
Yes, that room is supposed to be a non-smoking room.
Well, somebody certainly didn't follow the rules.
The curtain smells like cigars.
We can hardly breath, and the windows won't open.
Right, the windows don't open, sir.
I'm really sorry about this.
Let me see if I can find you another room.
Yes, please.
We certainly can't stay in that room.
Both of our kids have asthma, so the smell of smoke can cause breathing problems.
Yes, I understand your concern.
They can't stay in the room because it can cause breathing problems for their kids.
Q：The hotel staff member is being ?
A：polite and understand.
Sir, I'm afraid we don't have any other rooms with two double beds.
If you'll excuse me, I'll speak with my manager.
Thank you.
We are really tired, and we would like to get some rest as soon as possible.
Yes, I understand.
If you don't mind, could you wait in the lounge near the elevators.
I shouldn't be long.
Sure, I hope it doesn't take time.
Good evening sir, I'm the manager here, I'm sorry to hear about your room.
Yes, we are not happy, and we are really tired.
I hope you can help us.
I'm sure we can.
Since we don't have another non-smoking room for you, I'll upgrade you to a suite.
Would that be ok?
Yes, that would be fine.
There is no extra cost, right?
No sir.
There will be no extra charge.
And it's non-smoking, right?
Yeah sir.
I've confirmed that it's non-smoking.
Thanks, I really appreciate your help.
It's my pleasure, sir.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful stay with us.
Here is my card.
If there is anything else I can do for you, please let me know.
I will.
Have a good evening.
Thank you sir, and once again, let me apologize for the same inconvenience.
