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主题 12 生涯规划的重要性
主题简析
初中八年级英语阅读里生涯规划重要性这一主题，将语言学习与学生的未来发展紧密结合，具有很强
的现实指导意义。在语言学习层面，学生接触这一主题时，能够积累 “career planning”“goal
setting”“self - assessment” 等专业术语，以及 “make a plan for future”“evaluate one’s
strengths” 等实用短语，拓宽词汇储备。通过研读相关阅读文本，梳理作者对生涯规划步骤、方法，以及
其重要性的论述逻辑，学生能够锻炼信息分析与概括能力。从成长发展的角度看，该主题引导学生深入思
考自己的兴趣、优势与未来目标，认识到生涯规划对学业和职业选择的导向作用，帮助他们初步规划学习
路径，培养长远的眼光和自主决策能力，为日后在高中、大学阶段做出更合适的学业与职业选择奠定基础，
实现语言学习与个人成长的协同进步 。
词句积累
主题表达示例
一、自我认知
1. 词汇
strength（优势）、weakness（劣势）、interest（兴趣）、talent（天赋）、personality（个性）
2. 短语
know oneself（了解自己）、evaluate strengths and weaknesses（评估优缺点）、discover one’s interests（发
现自己的兴趣）、match personality with careers（使个性与职业相匹配）
3. 句式
It’s important to know our strengths and weaknesses.（了解自己的优缺点很重要。）
Discovering our interests helps us choose a suitable career.（发现自己的兴趣有助于我们选择合适的职业。）
二、目标设定
1. 词汇
goal（目标）、aim（目的）、objective（目标）、dream（梦想）
2. 短语
set goals（设定目标）、achieve one’s dream（实现梦想）、work towards an aim（朝着目标努力）、set short
- term and long - term goals（设定短期和长期目标）
3. 句式
Setting clear goals is the first step in career planning.（设定明确的目标是生涯规划的第一步。）
We should work hard to achieve our career goals.（我们应该努力实现自己的职业目标。）
三、规划实施
1. 词汇plan（计划）、action（行动）、effort（努力）、progress（进步）
2. 短语
make a plan（制定计划）、take action（采取行动）、put effort into（投入精力）、monitor progress（监控
进展）
3. 句式
Making a good plan is crucial for successful career planning.（制定一个好计划对成功的生涯规划至关重要。）
We need to take action to turn our plans into reality.（我们需要采取行动将计划变为现实。）
四、价值阐述
1. 词汇
important（重要的）、significant（有意义的）、essential（必要的）、beneficial（有益的）
2. 短语
play an important role in（在…… 中起重要作用）、be essential for（对…… 必不可少）、bring many
benefits to（给…… 带来许多好处）
3. 句式
Career planning is important for our future development.（生涯规划对我们的未来发展很重要。）
It plays an essential role in helping us make the right career choices.（它在帮助我们做出正确的职业选择方面起
着至关重要的作用 。）
拓展阅读
The Significance of Academic Planning
As middle school students, we are on the path of building our future. Academic planning plays a crucial role in
our growth.
First, academic planning helps us understand ourselves better. We can evaluate our strengths and weaknesses.
For example, if you are good at math but weak in English, through planning, you can allocate more time to improve
your English. Also, it helps us discover our interests. Maybe you find out that you really love science experiments
during the process of planning your study, which could lead you to a future career in science.
Second, setting clear academic goals is an important part of planning. Goals give us a direction. We can set
short - term goals, like getting a high score in the next English test, and long - term goals, such as being admitted to
an excellent high school. With goals, we know what we are working towards and can stay motivated.
Third, a well - made academic plan guides our daily study. We can make a study schedule. In the morning, we
can read Chinese texts to improve our language sense. After school, we allocate time to finish different subjects'
homework. By following the plan, we manage our time effectively and improve our learning efficiency.
Moreover, academic planning is essential for our future development. A good plan helps us make the right
choices about courses and extra - curricular activities. It paves the way for our further education and future career.
Academic planning is of great significance. It helps us in self - discovery, goal - setting, effective study, and
future success. Let's start planning our study now and make our dreams come true.
参考译文：
学业规划的意义
作为中学生，我们正走在构筑未来的道路上。学业规划在我们的成长过程中起着至关重要的作用。首先，学业规划有助于我们更好地了解自己。我们可以评估自己的优缺点。比如，如果你擅长数学但
英语薄弱，通过规划，你可以分配更多时间来提高英语水平。此外，它还帮助我们发现自己的兴趣。也许
在规划学习的过程中，你会发现自己真的很喜欢科学实验，这可能会引领你未来从事科学领域的职业。
其次，设定明确的学业目标是规划的重要组成部分。目标为我们指明方向。我们可以设定短期目标，
比如在下次英语考试中取得高分，以及长期目标，例如考上一所优秀的高中。有了目标，我们就知道自己
努力的方向，并且能够保持动力。
第三，一个完善的学业计划指导我们日常学习。我们可以制定学习时间表。早上，我们可以朗读语文
课文来提高语感。放学后，我们分配时间完成不同科目的作业。通过遵循计划，我们有效地管理时间，提
高学习效率。
此外，学业规划对我们未来的发展至关重要。一个好的计划帮助我们在课程和课外活动方面做出正确
的选择。它为我们未来的升学和职业发展铺平道路。
学业规划意义重大。它有助于我们自我探索、设定目标、高效学习以及取得未来的成功。让我们现在
就开始规划学习，实现自己的梦想。
综合演练
1
1．Career Day is an activity ______.
A．on July 30th B．on Friday afternoon
C．in Building 103 D．for students in Grade Eight
2．Students may receive a prize if they do well in ______.
A．Mock Job Interview B．Career Test
C．Career Dress-up Show D．Expert Time3．On Career Day, students can ______.
A．learn to plan future jobs B．have a one-day work experience
C．give a talk on their interests D．get jobs from experts after interviews
2
When planning for your future, are you more interested in getting a job or having a career (事业)? There is a
difference between the two. A job is something that will provide you with money. A career, however, is perhaps
more satisfying because you will be able to follow your interests.
Zhong Fangrong, from a poor family in Hunan, is now a Beijing University student. She was once faced with
this choice. Many people advised her to study economics (经济学) or business. A degree in these subjects would
lead to a good job and good pay. It would make her be able to help her poor parents. But Zhong has decided to
study archaeology (考古学). She wants to choose a career that she is fond of.
Making a lot of money is good. However, I think being happy in your work is even better. Money, as it is
said, can’t buy happiness, so it makes no sense to spend your life doing work that makes you unhappy.
If you are not sure about your future work, you should ask your parents and teachers for advice. You should
also look for role models. In Zhong’s case, it is the famous archaeologist Fan Jinshi. Fan has studied the Mogao
Caves in Dunhuang for more than fifty years. When Zhong wrote to Fan about her interest in archaeology, Fan
replied with some advice. I think all of you should follow it: “Don’t forget your dreams. Keep them alive and focus
on your studies.
1．Why did Zhong Fangrong decide to study archaeology?
A．Because her family was poor. B．Because she was interested in it.
C．Because many people advised it. D．Because it may lead to a good job.
2．What does the word “It” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．Developing a great career. B．Studying economics or business.
C．Having a good job and good pay. D．Being a student of Beijing University.
3．What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．The influence of role models is powerful.
B．An archaeologist’s work is hard and boring.
C．Studies are important, so we should work hard.
D．Parents’ advice is the most important in our life.
4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us through the text?
A．Making a lot of money cannot make us happy.
B．We should choose a career that we really like.
C．The difference between a job and a career is huge.
D．Choosing a career can be a very difficult decision.
3
As children grow up, they have a birthday every year. But in modern China, a birthday held at the age of 18has special meaning. It’s the celebration of coming of age (成年) .
In ancient China, the coming of age ceremony was very important for the young people.According to the
book Li Ji (《礼记》) , it was the symbol of their right to get married and their duty to share family
responsibilities. Only after the ceremony could the young people be called “adults”.
At the coming of age ceremony, after all the guests sat in the right position, the parents would give a short
speech. A respected elder that was chosen to hold this ceremony would wash hands and do the guan li or ji li in
several steps. Then, the child would kneel on the ground and listen to his or her parents’ expectations and words
that were used to educate the child. After showing thanks to the guests, he or she could stand next to his or her
parents as a real adult.
In modern China, the coming of age ceremony in some universities and senior high schools is getting
popular. Besides a traditional ceremony mentioned above, some young people may wear traditional Chinese
clothing or modern clothing and take professional photos to record this special event. Some choose to make a
charitable donation (慈善捐赠) such as money or time to a charity or an organization. They also think back to their
achievement s to make better plans for their future education, career or personal development.
1．After the coming of age ceremony, the young people should ________ in ancient China.
A．hope for a job B．get married at once
C．read the book Li Ji D．be responsible for the family
2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A．Why the celebration was held. B．How the celebration was held.
C．Where the celebration was held. D．When the celebration was held.
3．What may some young people do as the celebration of coming of age in modern China?
A．Volunteer at a hospital. B．Wear expensive clothing.
C．Make some money. D．Wash hands and give a speech
4．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To compare different kinds of cultures.
B．To invite kids to join in a special celebration.
C．To introduce a traditional ceremony in China.
D．To show the writer's hope for becoming an adult.
4
It’s every teenager’s nightmare (恶梦): exam time. During the last three days of the term, we had six exams.
My easiest exam was maths. All of its questions were from earlier exams.
The biology exam was hard. At first, I thought I had failed it. It asked lots of things we never studied in class,
so we could use our textbooks. But there wasn’t enough time to check every question. I guessed on many of them.
But my teacher said I did well.
On the career (职业)planning and computer applications (申请)exam, we had a lot to do: a PowerPoint
presentation (展示), a book report and a class evaluation (评估). I felt like I needed more time, but some of my
classmates didn’t think so much. They just quickly wrote down some answers and then played games.I don’t think I did very well in the English exam. We had to write an essay (读后感)about books we’ve read
in class. But I didn’t study enough.
At our school, we can “Test out” of some classes. That means students can study by themselves and then take
a class exam. If they pass, they don’t have to take the class, I tested out of both computer and health classes.
Studying for those exams was terrible. Those classes go for six months, but I had to teach myself everything
in three weeks. Also, I had to do three big projects at the same time. I watched no TV for almost three weeks! I am
so glad it’s all over, and now it’s the summer holiday.
For my classmates, it will be two and a half months of fun without school or homework. But I’m a Chinese,
and you know what Chinese parents do with their kids’ free time: still more homework.
1．________ is every teenager’s nightmare.
A．Maths B．The biology exam C．Studying D．Exam time
2．The easiest exam for the writer was maths because ________.
A．the writer had seen all of its questions before
B．the writer had never studied lots of its questions in class
C．the writer guessed many of the answers
D．the students could answer the questions with the help of their books
3．During the ______ exam, the students could use their books.
A．English B．biology C．maths D．computer
4．The writer didn’t ______ in almost three weeks.
A．learn both computer and health classes B．do three big projects
C．study for computer and health classes D．watch TV
5．The writer’s summer holiday will be full of ______.
A．fun B．exams C．homework D．big projects
5
In a park in Tianjin, there were two middle school students performing the traditional Chinese folk art—
kuaiban.
The students were from the Leadership Club of Tianjin TEAD No. 1 Middle School. The Leadership Club is
for training students’ leadership through all kinds of projects (项目). The Leadership Club has many other projects,
such as garbage classification and career planning. “Through these projects, students learn how to solve the
problems and talk with others, these will help them become good leaders in the future,” said the head of the club.
Jin Shimin set up his kuaiban project. “Kuaiban is a Chinese cultural heritage (传统), and I hope more
people could fall in love with it,” Jin said.
Jin and his team have thought of many ways to promote (推广) this folk art. “We invited Duan Xiaofeng andZhu Wangchang, two young inheritors of Wangpai kuaiban, to perform inside and outside the school,” said Jin.
“We also invited Wei Wenliang for help. He will come to our school and give a talk.” The team have also shared
kuaiban videos online. “We worked together to let more people know about the traditional Chinese folk art.” said
team member Wang Chongfeng.
1．How does the writer start the passage?
A．By telling a story. B．By listing a number.
C．By asking a question. D．By giving a suggestion.
2．What does the underlined word “inheritors” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese?
A．爱好者 B．创建者 C．传承者 D．管理者
3．What projects does the Leadership Club have?
①Kuaiban project ②Paper cutting class
③Garbage classification ④Career planning
A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④
4．Why did Jin Shimin set up his kuaiban project?
A．Because he wants to be an inheritor of kuaiban.
B．Because he wants to find more inheritors of kuaiban.
C．Because he wants to promote their school.
D．Because he wants to make more people like kuaiban.
5．The writer writes the passage to _______.
A．save the cultural heritage
B．let more students join the club
C．show the traditional Chinese folk art
D．ask students to know the traditional Chinese folk art
6
Right now, you probably spend most of your time in school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after
high school? Will you continue schooling? Will you learn a trade? Maybe it is time to think about your choices and
to prepare for them. Someday work will be a big part of your life.
What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to
music, dance, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car. Knowing both your interests and skills
will help make a better plan for your career.
To get to know what work you would like to do, make a list (清单) of your interests and a list of your skills.
Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices
that might match your interests and skills.
Roberta Zhan, an art designer, likes her job because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She took art,
design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.
Here is what she says about the meaning of work, “If you have a job you like, works mean much more than
just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution (贡献), and getting a real sense ofsatisfaction from doing a job.”
1．The passage is most probably written to __________.
A．parents B．designers C．teachers D．students
2．At the beginning, the writer introduces the topic of the passage by __________.
A．listing facts B．giving examples
C．explaining differences D．asking questions
3．Roberta Zhan might be most interested in __________ when she was at school.
A．singing songs B．creating pictures
C．playing basketball D．playing computer games
4．What is the passage mainly about?
A．The real meaning of skills.
B．The journey of Roberta’s life.
C．The importance of interests and skills.
D．The way of preparing for the future career.
7
What’s your dream job? How much do you know about it? A group of students from Tianjin found a very
common problem among young teenagers: Most of them have little idea about their career plans as there is too little
help from school or family.
The students from a Tianjin middle school started a project called “Dian Zhi Cheng Shi (点职成诗)” to offer
teenagers helpful advice on career.
According to students’ needs, the team interviewed 32 excellent workers with different jobs and put their
interviews on the Internet. These workers shared true stories behind each job. They also invited the workers to give
speeches in school. In this way, students could have a chance to talk to them face to face.
Team member Lu Jinyan said his most impressive (印象深刻的) interview was with a photographer (摄影
师). “I thought being a photographer was cool in the past. But now I realize that they need to deal with lots of
problems, like a sudden change of weather. They also need to communicate with different people. This is not easy.”
But the project doesn’t mean to let students down by telling them the truth. “We want to show the workers’
love and spirit of never giving up,” said a group member. “The project's name means to turn a career into a poem.
We believe working is not just about bread and butter. It should be like a poem, full of love and beauty.”
1．Why do most students know little about their career plans?
A．Because there are too many job choices.
B．Because schools or families can hardly provide help.
C．Because they are not interested in planning their careers.
D．Because they want to get higher education instead of working.
2．The purpose of the project “Dian Zhi Cheng Shi” is to ________.
A．write students' dream jobs into beautiful poems
B．help students communicate with different peopleC．make students sad by telling them the truth
D．provide useful career advice for teenagers
3．What does the project member Lu Jinyan think of being a photographer now?
A．Hard and challenging. B．Cool and easy.
C．Exciting and amazing. D．Impressive and meaningful.
4．What is the best title for the passage?
A．Dealing with Job Problems B．Communicating with Workers
C．Learning Poems about Jobs D．Knowing about Dream Jobs
8
“I was a black girl from a refugee（难民）family.” Deka Ismail said. “It was as if I was only allowed to
explore in this predetermined （预先设定的）box.”
After a high school chemistry class encouraged her to think about a career in science and gave her
confidence in the field. Deka began making big plans for her future. Now she is about to begin her freshman year at
the University of California, planning to become a professor.
Born and raised in San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood, Deka is the daughter of a Somali refugee couple.
While some might say Deka’s success happened in spite of her background, she would say differently, that her
experiences shaped her and encouraged her to be the driven, young scientist that she is today.
When Deka was eight years old, her mother got a job by studying hard back in school in order to support the
whole family. That made Deka realize that education could make a difference to one’s life. She spent a lot of time
in the library reading books, and didn’t do many of the things like partying or having romantic relationships.
“I always felt like I had to be the perfect girl for my family.” Deka said. “You have to not even do your best
but two times better than everyone else. I felt like the whole world was waiting for me to mess up.”
Deka’s efforts paid off. The summer before her senior year of high school, she was accepted to the American
Chemical Society Project SEED Programme. “She brought both enthusiasm（热情）and focus.” Botham, a
researcher at this research institute（研究所）, recalled. “She arrived every day ready to work, ready to learn and
ready to face new challenges regardless（不论）of whether or not she had done anything similar.” When asked
what advice she would give to others like her, Deka warned them not to look down upon themselves. “Don’t tell
yourself that the scholarship is too big or this programme is too competitive or I’ll never get into this school,” she
said. “I was not sure whether I could make it until I started seeing the acceptance letters rolling in.”
1．The underlined word “career” in the passage means _______ in Chinese.
A．研究 B．课程 C．事业 D．实验
2．From the passage, we can learn that _______.
A．Deka was born in a rich and large familyB．Deka spent a lot of time going to parties
C．Deka became a professor after graduation D．Deka’s experiences drove her to work hard
3．Deka realized the importance of education _______.
A．from her mother’s experience B．after her chemistry class
C．by reading book in the library D．through working at the institute4．According to the last paragraph, Deka advised that students be _______.
A．patient B．confident C．talented D．helpful
5．What is the passage mainly about?
A．One should set a goal to achieve something pretty big.
B．If you want to succeed, you have to be really enthusiasm.
C．One should look up to others and learn from each other.
D．One should always make every effort to achieve his dreams.
9
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10
You undoubtedly were asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” when you were a young child.
Don’t worry! Nobody actually expected you to start career planning at the kindergarten (幼儿园) stage.
However, the timing of career planning matters a lot. While no age is ever too late to start making progress
toward the career of your dreams, it is better to start today instead of tomorrow. Planning your career early enough
comes with many advantages, from preparing you for challenges ahead to giving you much-needed experience.
Then___▲____? A good first step is to perform a self-evaluation. Make a list of your strongest skills and
interests. Then, close your eyes and imagine your ideal day at work. Would it be peaceful or challenging? Would
you like to work with young people? Animals? Computers? When you imagine your future, what does it include?
These questions can help you focus and narrow down your choices. You should also consider factors beyond
personal preferences. For example, what qualifications (资格) are required to enter the field? If you don’t yet have
the qualifications or experience that you need, what education do you need to prepare yourself?
Regardless of where you’re at —whether you get good grades in exams or not—higher education gives you
the shoes to take that next step. Because you’re equipped with practical skills and knowledge through education,
and education is always something that employers (雇 主) like to see. On top of that, by gaining additional skills in
communication and problem solving and achieving your goals, you can also increase your confidence. And studies
have shown that greater confidence leads to greater career progress.
1．The question at the beginning of the text helps readers ________.
A．think of an answer B．be better questioners
C．improve their thinking D．understand the topic better
2．The writer advises us to start planning our career ________.
A．as early as possible B．before entering the workplace
C．during high school D．after receiving higher education
3．Which of the following can be put in the ___▲ ___ in Paragraph 3?
A．when to start career planning B．how to make a career plan
C．what to prepare for your study D．who to work and study with
4．What does “the shoes” refer to in Paragraph 4?
A．Exams and grades. B．Skills and knowledge.
C．Goals and progress. D．Fashion and confidence.
5．The text is most probably written to ________.
A．children at the kindergarten B．old men with lots of work experience
C．employers in the companies D．teenagers at school or just finished school11
“I’ve always had a pretty clear idea of what I want to do,” says Mary. You may not be as sure of your career
as Mary. But you can start thinking about and planning for your future career. The following helps middle school
students plan for careers.
Explore your interests
Many middle school students don’t know what they want to do. But in fact, students may change their minds
several times. And some of tomorrow’s careers might not exist（存在）today. Focusing on just one job in middle
school isn’t necessary. But looking into the kinds of careers you might like can help you succeed.
Learn about yourself
Understanding what you enjoy and what you’re good at is the most important step in exploring careers. If you don’t
know what you want to do, you should ask yourself what you like to learn about. It’s important to think about what
you like to do because future careers will finally be a big part of your life.
Discover possible careers
Once you’ve thought about the subjects and activities you like best, the next step is to look for careers that put those
interests to use. If you love sports, you might consider a career as a P.E. teacher or a soccer coach. If you like
English, a career as an English teacher, a translator or a tour guide might be a good choice.
Do your research
After discovering possible jobs, you should learn more about them. Talking directly to workers on the phone or by
email can help you get information about what they do. Even meeting with them in person is helpful. First-hand
information is necessary for you to find out if you’ll really like a career.
1．What’s the passage mainly about?
A．How to plan for careers. B．How to start careers.
C．How to change careers. D．How to stop careers.
2．Why is it important for middle school students to think about what they like to do?
A．Because it’s the most important step in exploring their interests.
B．Because future careers will be a big part of their life.
C．Because it’s difficult for them to achieve their dreams.
D．Because it’s useful for them to make lots of money.
3．Which of the following is NOT a good choice for a person if he or she is good at English?
A．An English teacher. B．A translator.
C．A tour guide. D．A soccer coach.
4．Who is most probably interested in the passage?
A．Parents. B．Teachers. C．Students. D．Workers.
