How to become a conservation officer: Jade’s story
Part 1: Jade’s story
Hi, I’m Jade. I’m 20 years old and I’m an apprentice conservation officer.
Conservation is protecting the natural environment and trying to make it thrive and flourish as much as possible. My job really is to try and get as many people engaged in nature as possible and doing an apprenticeship like this, which is so diverse, really means that I can try every different area of this job out and see which fits me the best. And it means that I also get paid at the same time. I’ve always been a massive animal lover. I love being so close to them and observing the behaviours and I love the enthusiasm.
This job has helped me vastly from day-to-day stress and anxiety, to just general happiness, I’m in such a better place because of it. I’m working with so many amazing supportive people and I really couldn’t be happier right now!
Part 2: What to expect if you want to be a conservation officer
When Jade finishes her apprenticeship, she will be a conservation officer. A role similar to Jade’s is a countryside officer.
Countryside officer salary: £18,000 to £50,000 per year
Countryside officer working hours: 39 to 41 hours per week
Typical entry requirements: To do an advanced apprenticeship in environmental conservation like Jade’s, you’ll usually need 5 General Certificates of Secondary Education or equivalent at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and Maths. Paid or unpaid work experience can be very useful when applying for jobs. Organisations like the Conservation Volunteers, the National Trust and the Wildlife Trusts offer training for volunteers.
1.In what ways does the job help Jade?
A.By providing her with one-on-one training.
B.By improving her confidence in protecting nature.
C.By helping her relieve the pressure and stress.
D.By training her in finding different types of jobs.
2.Why does the text mention the countryside officer salary?
A.Because it can attach importance to the job.
B.Because it can call on people to apply for the job.
C.Because it can show the popularity of the job.
D.Because it can remind people to protect nature.
3.How can you become a conservation officer?
A.Grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English or Maths.
B.Have paid or unpaid work experience.
C.Get 5 General Certificates of Secondary Education.
D.Volunteer in organisations like the Wildlife Trusts.
假定你是李华。你校学生会决定举办迎新晚会（New Year’s Party）。请你写信给你校国际班学生Jim，邀请他参加晚会。
内容包括：
1. 举办晚会的目的；
2. 晚会内容；
3. 请他表演节目。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
A truck driver met with a cat lie on the road. He stopped his truck but picked it up, only to find it was serious wounded. With further examine, he found part of it, one ear gone. He put it in his truck and looked it carefully. To his relief, it returned back to health soon. Since then, a cat has been always following around. It will sit beside him when he drove a long way to deliver goods, that brings much pleasure on the dull way. I think that perhaps the cat is showing thank to the driver for saving its life in its own way.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Among all kinds of music, pop music is my favorite.1.originated (起源) in Britain and2.(perform) by such3.(artist) as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones. Abba, and so on. Pop music has an interesting development. 1960s and 1970s saw4.great number of important changes in5.(popularity) music, for example,6.(develop) of a number of new styles. I think pop music can not only help relax pressure in daily life,7.express our feeling,8.(much) easily sometimes. To my delight, pop music nowadays has deepened9.(it) to carry more meanings,10.(pay) more attention to social issues.
I got on the bus, dirty, tired and hot after a day hard working. I_________that place every day looking like a coal mine worker._________, I still felt a bit proud of myself for holing this tiring job for 3 months. Taking my seat on the bus, I decided my_________life would not lower my spirits today.
I was dreaming about a better and new life when I was_________by our new passenger, a middle aged woman with worn out clothes and messy hair. She_________pushed her way into a front seat, and then turned her glare and_________on whoever dared to look her way.
All I could feel for this woman was_________. Only pity and the familiar knowledge of being faceless, nameless, and_________to no one. Suddenly, she loudly yelled to me, “Why you so_________man?”
With a smile I said, “I just came from work.” She then asked if I worked in hell and broke out in laughter, so I laughed too — __________her and told her that was funny. Then I asked her her name as I__________why I was so dirty. Her name was Karen.
In front of all of us on the bus that day, the power of__________showed its beauty. In front of all of us this woman__________. Her language, her posture, and her voice, even the wave she tilted (倾斜) her head when I spoke to her as a__________changed.
As Karen was getting off the bus, she touched me__________on the arm. With tear-filled eyes, she asked whether I’d be riding the bus the next day. I__________I would. We waved to each other and then I got what my life had needed all along: affirmation (认可).
An old woman on the bus spoke to me, “Sir, you just changed that woman with your heart. She will never forget how you__________her. You are great.” Other passengers gave me thumbs-up signs showing their__________.
That day was the first day when I realized I am__________. People say I gave Karen something that day but actually she__________me so much more.
1.A.left B.found C.visited D.reached
2.A.Besides B.However C.Therefore D.Otherwise
3.A.strange B.unhappy C.brave D.interesting
4.A.stopped B.recognized C.challenged D.followed
5.A.gently B.quietly C.slowly D.rudely
6.A.puzzle B.fear C.anger D.surprise
7.A.pity B.satisfaction C.disappointment D.amazement
8.A.demanding B.controlling C.mattering D.appealing
9.A.sad B.dirty C.nervous D.crazy
10.A.at B.off C.about D.with
11.A.examined B.admitted C.explained D.regretted
12.A.teamwork B.determination C.honesty D.kindness
13.A.agreed B.cheered C.hesitated D.changed
14.A.family B.stranger C.friend D.teacher
15.A.softly B.hopelessly C.patiently D.unwillingly
16.A.checked B.demanded C.promised D.begged
17.A.missed B.treated C.persuaded D.remembered
18.A.humor B.politeness C.confidence D.admiration
19.A.helped B.needed C.understood D.respected
20.A.gave B.paid C.owed D.lent
Simple ways to improve your written English
Many people think it is really difficult to improve their written English. Don’t worry, though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.
●Increase your vocabulary (词汇)
To express yourself clearly, you need a good active vocabulary. That’s not just being able to know lots of words — it means actually being able to use them correctly.1..
Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word.
●2.
People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words appropriately.
Tip: Choose books or articles that interest you.3.. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.
●Improve your grammar
Grammar is very important because it improves the quality (质量) of your writing.
Tip:4.. The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the particular grammar point you are studying at the moment.
●Just do it!
The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write. Be prepared to write several versions (版本) of each text.5..
A.Know your readers
B.Read widely and often
C.Always check your writing twice
D.Remember, practice makes perfect
E.Learning shouldn’t be boring.
F.Use simple languages and shorter sentences to show your ideas
G.Do this by learning new words with example sentences, not just word lists
