Jobs of the future 未來的工作

江麗

自動化、數(shù)字技術(shù)和人工智能正在大幅改變勞動力格局，為創(chuàng)造前所未有的就業(yè)機會鋪平了道路。

Automation， digital technology， and artificial intelligence are changing the labor landscape in a big way， paving the way for the creation of new jobs that never existed before. Below are several jobs that experts claim will be highly in demand in the future.

Space pilots

The commercial space industry is getting “ready to launch”， which means that pilots who can fly a spacecraft will become a popular job. As pilot jobs go， the most important qualification is logging in a specific number of hours in flight， but since were talking about outer space， a background in astrophysics （天體物理學(xué)）， astronomy， and engineering will also be necessary.

Extinct species revivalists

Scientists estimate that between 200 and 2，000 species die off each year， with the effects of climate change expected to double the losses by 2040. Fortunately， the technology exists to revive extinct species—think Jurassic Park. From genome （基因組） editing to DNA studying， extinct species revivalists will soon be able to recreate organisms and reintroduce them to their natural habitats. Extinct species revivalist jobs of the future 2040 require a strong understanding of biology， chemistry， and medicine， as well as a full understanding of geographical， ethical， and legal concerns that affect each revived species.

Companions for the aged

By 2050， the number of people aged 60 years and over is projected to reach over 2 billion. As general life expectancy gets longer thanks to technology， aging is expected to become one of the most important social concerns of the future. The job of companions for the aged will involve listening to them， helping them with their daily chores and even taking them out for a walk or some fresh air from time to time. Some of the key competencies necessary for this job of the future 2050 include patience， empathy （共鳴）， and keen observation skills to see if the elderly person is experiencing any emotional problems， such as depression and anxiety.

Digital rehabilitation counselors

People are only now realizing how addictive and destructive social media is， with experts predicting it will be a major driver of mental health costs by 2030. Digital rehabilitation counselors are tasked with helping people recover their digital overconsumption and regain their life back. As one of the most important jobs of the future 2030， becoming a digital rehabilitation counselor requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in counseling.

1. Which of the following is the most important qualification for a future pilot？

A. The outstanding family background.

B. The rich knowledge of outer space.

C. The study of astronomy and engineering.

D. The ability to fly for a specific number of hours.

2. Which job requires special patience according to the text？

A. Space pilots. B. Extinct species revivalists.

C. Companions for the aged. D. Digital rehabilitation counselors.

3. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 5？

A. Depression. B. Anxiety. C. Social media.D. Drivers job.

Useful expressions

be highly in demand 需求量很大

die off 相繼死去

a full understanding of 對……有全方位的了解

key competency 關(guān)鍵能力

be tasked with 有……任務(wù)