When Jenny Streete began caring for older people more than 50 years ago, prejudice was part of her everyday working life. Streete, who grew up in Jamaica and came to England in 1967, had a way of dealing with it: “Just put a smile on your face,” she says. “If you let bad words into your brain, it will only cause you more harm.”
The 81-year-old remembers one instance of abuse.
Streete says: “The sister who was managing the ward (病房) tried to calm a woman down. But I told the sister to let her say what she has to say. I don’t mind.”
The next night, Streete noticed the woman’s blanket had fallen off. She replaced it, telling the patient in a low voice exactly what she was doing and why. The same thing happened the next night, and the next. “But then, the night that I was off duty, that same woman asked the sister: ‘Where is that black lady? I don’t want anyone else to look after me while she is on duty. She was so kind.’”
Brought up by her grandparents, Streete found her vocation after a mystery illness that nearly killed her, and left her with permanently damaged vision. She got better, she says, because of “loving care and tenderness”. When she came to England, she was determined to give that care to others.
And Streete hopes to carry on caring for older people as long as possible — although, she says, her children are urging her to retire. She currently works two nights a week in an end-of-life ward which provides specialist nursing. Many of the people she looks after are now a similar age to her.
Her preference for night shifts hasn’t changed, either. She frequently stays on after her shift is finished, to spend time with residents.
She urges those considering a career in care to think hard about why they’re choosing it. “Sometimes, people are not happy because they don’t want to do the job — they have to do it, because there is no other way. Wanting to do it is very different from having to do it.”
But the key quality a care worker needs, she says, is patience, “Some people like to do everything quick-quick-quick, but you have to take your time with residents. I just try to treat everybody the way I would like to be treated.”
【小题1】What do we know about Jenny Streete?| A．She never accepts others’ words. |
| B．She minded so much when abused. |
| C．She fell ill when she left Jamaica. |
| D．She has her own opinions about nursing. |
| A．Her love for England. | B．The tender care she got. |
| C．Older people’s prejudice. | D．Her grandparents’ encouragement. |
| A．Serious and wise. | B．Positive but stubborn. |
| C．Responsible and patient. | D．Honest but indifferent. |
| A．Jenny Streete’s care for others in her whole life. |
| B．Jenny Streete’s advice on how to find a good job. |
| C．Jenny Streete’s experiences of fighting disease. |
| D．Jenny streete’s determination to remove prejudice. |
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a detective, it’s good to know beforehand what you’ re getting into. Read on to learn more about detectives, including how being a detective differs from being a police officer and how to become one.
How Does a Detective Differ From a Police Officer?
Although the two jobs may seem somewhat similar, the job of a police officer completely differs from that of a detective. While most police officers patrol (巡逻) and investigate any alarming activity, detectives perform investigative work, including gathering information and building evidence. Another difference between the two is their rank. Detectives are typical police officers who have obtained a promotion. That means they rank higher and thus their salaries tend to be higher since. Additionally, police officers may require skills to do their job and licenses different from what detectives need.
How to Become a Detective
There are two routes to take to become a detective. The first route involves going to college and majoring in an area related to the criminal justice system or acquiring a bachelor’s degree. However, most police departments in different states require training in a police academy for more certification before becoming a detective. The second route is the traditional way, which involves the following steps:
1. Obtain a high school diploma or GED.
2. Enroll in a police academy and graduate. This typically takes around six months.
3. Spend a few years as a police officer patrolling to gain experience. You work 40 hours a week, including weekends, nights, and holidays, for four to five years.
It’s important to note that the requirements for becoming a detective may vary slightly from one state to another. However, basic education and professional experience are necessary for you to qualify for a detective position.
【小题1】What does the first paragraph serve as?| A．The proof of the author’s points. |
| B．The background of the two jobs. |
| C．An introduction to the topic. |
| D．A comparison between a detective and a police officer. |
| A．Detectives needn’t perform patrol and investigative work. |
| B．Detectives only need to gather information and build evidence. |
| C．Detectives’ salaries must be higher than police officers’. |
| D．Detectives’ licenses differ from what police officers need. |
| A．A bachelor’s degree. | B．Training certification. |
| C．Some unique skills. | D．Basic education and professional experience. |
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【小题1】What does the underlined word "approximately" mean?
| A．About. | B．Over. | C．Against. | D．Above. |
| A．To set up your agent account. | B．To attend e-learning courses. |
| C．To learn some new living skills. | D．To get used to working process. |
| A．The one who is good at computer science. |
| B．The one who has done similar work before. |
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| D．The one who can work at different tasks simultaneously(同步地). |
Thanks for reminding me by e-mail that you want to baby-sit our children. In spite of the fact that you are only 15 years old, my wife and I would be willing to consider your application if you can meet a few modest requirements:
1. Submit（提交）three letters from teachers who will prove that you have never failed to follow directions perfectly in class and never failed to hand in a homework assignment（任务）on time.
2. Submit a note from two doctors which says that you are in perfect health, have never been sick, and never will be sick.
3. Submit a document（文件）from your physical education teacher or team coach that proves that you can do each of the following: Run two miles in less than nine minutes, climb an oily rope to a height of twenty feet in thirty seconds while balancing（平衡）a glass of water on your nose, and walk in bare feet over hot coals and broken glass without complaint or injury.
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5. Play and defeat five expert chess players with your eyes covered after going without sleep for 48 hours.
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【小题1】From the letter we can know that ________.
| A．Cassy sent an E-mail to the Smiths | B．Cassy loves children very much |
| C．Cassy will be in perfect health | D．Cassy does very well in her studies |
| A．Their children are hard to baby-sit | B．Their children are well educated |
| C．Cassy is good at doing many things | D．Cassy won’t get the job as a baby-sitter |
| A．Rules for baby-sitting | B．Modest requirements |
| C．A job application letter | D．Private investigations |
| A．Humorous | B．Patient |
| C．Honest | D．Kind-hearted |
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