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Unit1 Career talks
My Dream Job
Everyone has a dream job, and mine is to become a doctor. I have held this dream deep in my heart since I was young, for I truly believe that helping others is the most meaningful thing in life.
Doctors are regarded as angels in white. They not only treat patients’ physical pain but also bring hope and warmth to their families. Whenever I see doctors working tirelessly to save lives, I am deeply touched and inspired. I admire their courage, responsibility and professional spirit. That is why I am determined to be a person like them.
To make my dream come true, I know I must study hard, especially in science subjects. I will keep improving myself and never give up. I am convinced that with continuous efforts, my dream will come true one day. I will try my best to bring health and happiness to more people.
Changing Jobs: From the Past to the Future
Some jobs are fading away, while new ones are emerging with the times.
Take the telephone operator as an example. In the past, these workers connected calls manually, transferred people to different phone lines, and answered various inquiries. However, this job is soon to be history. The reason is simple: automated phone systems and digital communication apps like WeChat and WhatsApp have taken over most of the work. People can now make calls or send messages directly without needing a human operator, so the need for this job has almost disappeared.
On the other hand, new jobs of the future are appearing, and one promising example is the AI trainer. In the future, AI trainers will teach artificial intelligence systems to better understand human needs, improve the accuracy of algorithms, and ensure AI tools are safe and useful in work and daily life. This job will exist because AI is developing at a fast pace, but it still needs human guidance to avoid mistakes and serve people better. We need professionals to “train” AI, making it more intelligent and reliable.
In my opinion, job changes are unavoidable. We should keep learning new skills to adapt to the changing world, so that we can find our place in the future job market.
职业变迁：从过去到未来
有些职业正逐渐消失，而新的职业正随着时代发展不断涌现。
以电话接线员为例。在过去，这些工作人员负责人工转接电话、将通话者接入不同线路，并解答各类咨询。然而，这份工作很快就会成为历史。原因很简单：自动电话系统以及微信、WhatsApp等数字通讯应用已经接管了大部分相关工作。如今，人们无需人工接线员，就能直接拨打电话或发送消息，这份职业的需求也因此几乎消失殆尽。
另一方面，未来的新职业正在不断出现，人工智能训练师就是其中一个前景广阔的例子。未来，人工智能训练师将负责教导人工智能系统更好地理解人类需求，提升算法的准确性，并确保人工智能工具在工作和日常生活中安全、实用。这份职业会应运而生，是因为人工智能发展速度极快，但仍需要人类的引导，才能避免出错、更好地服务人类。我们需要专业人士去“训练”人工智能，让它变得更智能、更可靠。
在我看来，职业变迁是不可避免的。我们应当不断学习新技能，以适应这个不断变化的世界，这样才能在未来的就业市场中找到自己的立足之地。
Unit2 Growing pains and gains
书面表达（满分20分）
德国哲学家弗里德里希·威廉·尼采曾有一句名言：“任何不能摧毁你的东西，都将使你更加强大（What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.）”。我们在生活中也曾克服过许多挫折和困难，这促使我们更加坚强与勇敢。学校《英语报》发起了以“Stand taller, be stronger”为题的征文活动，希望同学们分享自己遇见并克服困难的经历或故事。请你根据参考要点，撰写文章参与征文活动。
写作要求：
1. 词数80-100，开头已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 书写规范，内容连贯，不得出现真实姓名、地名和学校等。
参考要点：
①Difficulties and problems: hard to learn well in subjects, fight with families or friends, health problems ...
②Solutions: keep on learning, exercise, learn to relax, communicate with others, make plans, ask for help ...
③ Feelings: never give up, learn from others, a feeling of satisfaction, be brave, take care of ourselves ...
Stand taller, be stronger
In my life, I once faced some difficulties that made me upset. Luckily, I tried my best to work them out. Let me share my experience with you.
Last year, I struggled with learning English. I found it hard to remember new words and understand grammar rules, which made me feel frustrated. I even wanted to give up. But I told myself not to lose heart. I made a study plan and spent 30 minutes every morning reciting words. I also asked my English teacher for help and practiced speaking with my classmates after class.
After months of hard work, I made great progress in English. I felt a strong sense of satisfaction. This experience taught me that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. As long as we keep trying and never give up, we can overcome any difficulty.
站得更高，变得更强
在我的生活中，我曾经遇到过一些让我心烦的困难。幸运的是，我尽了最大努力去解决它们。让我和你分享我的经历。
去年，我在英语学习上很吃力。我发现很难记住新单词、理解语法规则，这让我感到沮丧。我甚至想过放弃。但我告诉自己不要灰心。我制定了一个学习计划，每天早上花30分钟背诵单词。我还向英语老师求助，并在课后和同学们练习口语。
经过几个月的努力，我的英语取得了很大进步。我感到强烈的满足感。这段经历让我明白：任何不能摧毁你的东西，都将使你更加强大。只要我们不断努力、永不放弃，就能克服任何困难。
Growing Up
During the past years, I have met some problems and I have tried my best to solve them. Let me share some of my experiences with you.
Growing up is never a smooth journey; instead, it is filled with various challenges. On the academic front, I once struggled with poor grades, especially in math. I was so frustrated that I even wanted to give up, which made my parents and teachers worried. Meanwhile, I also had conflicts with my parents—we often argued fiercely about my study habits and spare time activities, creating a tense atmosphere at home.
To tackle these issues, I took practical measures step by step. For my academic problems, I stopped avoiding difficulties and actively asked my teachers for detailed explanations about the knowledge points I couldn’t understand. I also made a scientific study plan and reviewed what I had learned every day. As for the conflicts with my parents, I chose to have a sincere talk with them instead of arguing. I expressed my feelings and thoughts calmly, and they finally understood my struggles and offered me valuable support.
Thanks to these efforts, I have made great progress in my studies and the relationship with my parents has become much warmer. These experiences teach me that growing up means facing problems bravely and finding effective solutions. It is these challenges that make me stronger and wiser, leading me to grow into a better version of myself.
成长
在过去的这些年里，我遇到过一些问题，也尽了最大的努力去解决它们。让我和你分享一些我的经历吧。
成长从来都不是一条平坦的道路，反而充满了各种各样的挑战。在学业方面，我曾经成绩糟糕，尤其是数学这一科。我沮丧到甚至想过放弃，这也让父母和老师都十分担心。与此同时，我和父母之间也产生了矛盾——我们常常因为我的学习习惯和课余爱好激烈争吵，家里的氛围变得十分紧张。
为了解决这些问题，我一步步采取了切实的措施。针对学业上的难题，我不再逃避困难，而是主动向老师请教那些我听不懂的知识点，寻求详细的讲解。我还制定了科学的学习计划，每天复习所学的知识。至于和父母的矛盾，我选择和他们进行真诚的沟通，而不是争吵。我平静地表达了自己的想法和感受，他们最终也理解了我的难处，给了我宝贵的支持。
多亏了这些努力，我的学习成绩有了很大的进步，和父母的关系也变得融洽多了。这些经历让我明白，成长意味着勇敢面对问题并找到有效的解决办法。正是这些挑战，让我变得更加坚强、睿智，也让我成长为更好的自己。
Unit3 What makes a great team
Working with Others: The Path to Greater Achievements
In modern society, working with others is more and more important, but different people have different ideas.
Some hold the view that working with others can get more work done efficiently, as teamwork allows us to pool diverse skills and perspectives. When individuals collaborate, complex tasks can be divided and tackled by members with distinct strengths, which significantly boosts productivity and ensures high-quality outcomes. On the contrary, others argue that it wastes much time due to endless discussions and disagreements on how to proceed.
In my opinion, the advantages of cooperation far outweigh its minor drawbacks. Not only can working with others help us complete tasks that are impossible for individuals, but it also fosters mutual learning and strengthens our interpersonal skills. As the saying goes, "Many hands make light work." Only by embracing teamwork can we achieve greater success in both study and life.
合作共赢：通往更高成就的道路
在现代社会，与人合作愈发重要，但人们对此看法不一。
一些人认为，与人合作能更高效地完成更多工作，因为团队合作可以汇集多元的技能与见解。当人们协作时，复杂的任务可以拆分，由具备不同优势的成员共同解决，这能显著提升效率、保证高质量成果。相反，另一些人认为，合作会因无休止的讨论、行动方案的分歧而浪费大量时间。
在我看来，合作的优势远大于其微小的弊端。与人合作不仅能帮我们完成单靠个人无法实现的任务，还能促进相互学习、提升人际交往能力。常言道：“众人拾柴火焰高。”唯有拥抱团队合作，我们才能在学习与生活中取得更大的成功。
Working with Others: The Path to Greater Achievements
In modern society, working with others is becoming more and more important, but people have different opinions about it.
Some people think that working with others can finish work quickly and well. Teamwork lets us put together different abilities and ideas. When we work together, difficult jobs can be split up. Each person can do what they are good at. This makes work faster and the results better. However, other people say teamwork wastes time. People often talk for a long time and cannot agree with each other.
In my opinion, working with others is more helpful. It not only helps us finish work that one person cannot do alone, but also lets us learn from each other and improve our communication skills. As the saying goes, "Many hands make light work." Only by working together can we do better in study and life.
与人合作：通往更大成就的道路
在现代社会，与人合作变得越来越重要，但人们对此有不同的看法。
一些人认为，与人合作能又快又好地完成工作。团队合作让我们汇集不同的能力和想法。当我们一起工作时，困难的任务可以被拆分，每个人都能做自己擅长的事。这让工作效率更高，成果也更好。然而，另一些人说团队合作会浪费时间，大家常常讨论很久，还无法达成一致。
在我看来，与人合作更有好处。它不仅能帮我们完成一个人独自做不了的工作，还能让我们互相学习，提升沟通能力。俗话说：“众人拾柴火焰高。”只有通过合作，我们才能在学习和生活中做得更好。

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