一、阅读理解。
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Betty, a paramedic(护理人员) from America
In my job, one of the most important things is to stay calm because sometimes it’s a matter of life and death when an emergency(紧急情况) happens. We need to get the patients to the hospital as quickly as possible. It’s important to make the right decision at the right time.
Li Wenzheng, an architect(建筑师) from China
My job is both an indoor and an outdoor one. I spend quite a lot of time in the office, working on plans for bridges, buildings and so on. I also spend a lot of time on construction sites(建筑工地) and discussing plans with the builders.
Jack, a taxi driver from Singapore
My job is to pick people up from one place and take them to another place safely. I drive my car around town and try to give a good experience to everyone. Sometimes I introduce my city to tourists from other places. It’s all about driving, helping others and making sure everyone travels happily. I like my job and I think it’s meaningful.
Gina, a waitress in a restaurant from England
My job is quite tiring and a little boring. I have to stand all day. Most customers are really nice, but there are one or two who are just so difficult to please(取悦). They would say this is too salty or this is too spicy(辣). Maybe what they say makes me feel angry, but I have to remember: the customer is always right.
()1. Who is a paramedic?
A. Betty. B. Li Wenzheng. C. Jack. D. Gina.
()2. What can we learn about Li Wenzheng?
A. He is a taxi driver from China.
B. He only works indoors.
C. He also spends time discussing plans with the builders.
D. He should drive his car around town.
()3. What does Jack think of his job?
A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Tiring. D. Meaningful.
()4. What do we know from the last form(表格)?
A. Gina likes her work very much.
B. Gina thinks all the customers are nice.
C. Gina has to remember: the customer is always right.
D. Gina works as a waitress in a restaurant from Singapore.
()5. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the text?
A. To discuss how important the jobs are.
B. To tell us jobs are important in our life.
C. To encourage people to try different jobs.
D. To introduce people with different kinds of jobs from different countries.

1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D

【分析】
本题为阅读理解题，需根据短文内容逐一分析各题目：
1. 第1题：定位“paramedic”对应的人物，直接查找原文人物介绍部分即可确定答案。
2. 第2题：针对Li Wenzheng的工作特点，在原文中找到对应描述，对比选项选出匹配项。
3. 第3题：查找Jack对自己工作的评价，定位原文中Jack的相关表述即可。
4. 第4题：对应Gina的工作内容，找到原文最后一段的关键信息，匹配选项。
5. 第5题：梳理全文介绍的内容（不同国家不同职业的人），总结文章的写作目的。
【解析】
1. 第1题：原文第一部分明确写“Betty, a paramedic(护理人员) from America”，可知Betty是护理人员，故选A。
2. 第2题：原文关于Li Wenzheng的描述提到“I also spend a lot of time on construction sites and discussing plans with the builders”，对应选项C；A选项他是建筑师而非出租车司机，B选项他的工作是室内外都有，D选项是Jack的工作内容，故选C。
3. 第3题：原文Jack的部分最后一句“I like my job and I think it’s meaningful”，可知他认为工作有意义，故选D。
4. 第4题：原文Gina的部分最后一句“but I have to remember: the customer is always right”，对应选项C；A选项她觉得工作累且有点无聊，B选项不是所有顾客都好，D选项她来自英国，故选C。
5. 第5题：文章分别介绍了来自美国的护理人员Betty、中国的建筑师李文正、新加坡的出租车司机Jack、英国的餐厅服务员Gina，目的是介绍不同国家不同职业的人，故选D。
【答案】
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D
【知识点】
阅读理解（细节理解）、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为信息查找类阅读理解题，题目以细节理解为主，难度较低，学生只需定位原文对应信息即可解答，适合基础阶段练习。
【难度系数】
0.8