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There are many reasons to choose a career.Talent ranks highly，as does interest and of course，you need to get paid enough money to live on.For some，their career path is also guided by a sense of altruism (利他主义)．They are looking for a job where they can make a difference in their communities and the world.There are some jobs here for every altruistic soul.
Occupational Therapist(职业疗法专家)
People with this job help patients young and old improve the skills they need for everyday living.
Patients might be children on the autism(自闭症), mature adults recovering from physical illness or injury，and everyone in between.This job requires a master's degree and professional license.
Median Annual Salary: $65, 185
Job Outlook(201626): 24 percent growth
Dietitian
Dietitians advise clients on healthy eating with a variety of goals, from supporting medical weight loss to managing illnesses like diabetes(糖尿病)．Dietitians typically have a bachelor's degree，and their pay may rise with specific skill sets.
Median Annual Salary：$51, 982
Job Outlook(201626): 15 percent growth
Registered Nurse
Nurses provide patient care in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings，including hospitals，doctor's offices，clinics，and patients' homes.They also help care and educate patients and their families about health and disease management.Many hospitals now require bachelor's degrees for their nurses.All registered nurses must be licensed.
Median Annual Salary：$62, 962
Job Outlook(201626): 15 percent growth
Doctor
Physicians and surgeons obviously make a real difference in patients' lives and contribute to the health of the community at large.They also get paid well: depending on their specialty，they can earn well over $200, 000 a year.On the other hand，they may need that money to pay off their school fees：doctors undergo nine years or more of postsecondary education and training.
Median Annual Salary: $140, 506
Job Outlook(201626): 13 percent growth
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四种有益于他人， 能为社会做出贡献的职业。
1．If you want to become an occupational therapist，you should ________．
A．have a bachelor's degree
B．have a master's degree
C．be experienced in curing the autism
D．be only aware of the medical condition
B [细节理解题。根据Occupational Therapist中的“This job requires a master's degree and professional license.”可知， 要想从事这个职业得拥有硕士学位。故选B项。]
2．Which kind of job has the lowest outlook?
A．An occupational therapist.
B．A dietitian.
C．A registered nurse.
D．A doctor.
D [细节理解题。介绍每个职业都有“Job Outlook”， 通过对比可知， Doctor的职业前景的增长是13%, 增幅是最小的。故选D项。]
3．What do the four jobs have in common?
A．They need social skills.
B．They are related to medicine.
C．They require nine years for degrees.
D．They are suitable for selfish selfseekers.
B [推理判断题。文中职业疗法专家、 营养学家、注册护士和医生， 都要给病人或者客户提供医药方面的专业知识。故选B项。]
