2014年真题（1）Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advances in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing. Stage Performers The five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61%. Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies. Postal Service Mail Sorters (分拣员) After losing almost 57000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018. With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax, this job is quickly becoming unnecessary. Office Support Workers About 300000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009. Secretaries and are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work. Photo Processors With the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018. Radio OperatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.1.According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, _. A.many jobs are disappearing sharplyB.many new occupations are emergingC.people are attracted to higher-paying jobsD.part-time jobs have become more popular2.One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that _. A.stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB.fewer people are qualified as stage performersC.there is less investment in stage performancesD.stage performances have become less popular37 / 373.The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that _. A.office workers can work on a flexible work systemB.professionals are able to do their own office workC.secretaries and are badly in needD.employees can enjoy better social welfare4.The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by _. A.61% B.43%C.30% D.24%5.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A.Advanced Technologies B.Rising UnemploymentC.Disappearing CareersD.Global EconomyTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company. GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers. We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices. We have highly qualified staff, we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean. Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or green programs. Our new green waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at .1.According to the passage, GFL doesnt allow any conduct that will _. A.cause any noise to the environment B.produce waste in the communitiesC.waste more natural resources D.do harm to its customers2.The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is _. A.profit B.safety C.efficiency D.responsibility3.In the first paragraph, we are always mindful of. means _. A.we are always worried about.B.we always look forward to.C.we are always aware of.D.we always put up with.4.What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices, according to the second paragraph? A.Continually upgrade them.B.Keep using the traditional methods.C.Hire new workers to clean the environment.D.Import new technology from overseas companies.5.What can we learn about the companys new green wa