梦想的工作
What kind of careers are the best, and what are the qualifications?什么样的职业是最好的，有哪些资格?
One of the most popular careers for kids is to become an astronaut.对孩子们来说，最受欢迎的职业之一是成为一名宇航员。
Many kids dream of going into space when they grow up.许多孩子长大后梦想进入太空。
They dream of working on a space station or exploring deep space.他们梦想在空间站工作或探索深空。
To become an astronaut it's important to have the right background.要成为一名宇航员，有正确的背景是很重要的。
Many astronauts have a background in engineering, physics or medicine.许多宇航员都有工程学、物理学或医学的背景。
Sometimes they have a military background, such as flying military aircraft.有时他们有军事背景，比如驾驶军用飞机。
As forpay, astronauts can earn a good salary, but not great.至于薪水，宇航员可以挣到不错的薪水，但不是很高。
Another popular career is to become a musician or actor.另一个受欢迎的职业是成为音乐家或演员。
Many kids dream of becoming famous singers or movie stars.许多孩子梦想成为著名的歌手或电影明星。
However, most musicians and actors don't become famous.然而，大多数音乐家和演员并不出名。
They are usually paid by the hour or by the performance.他们通常按小时计酬或按演出情况计酬。
Only a very few earn lots of money.只有极少数人赚很多钱。
So the best advice is not to become a musician or actor unless that's your real passion.所以最好的建议是不要成为音乐家或演员，除非那是你真正的激情所在
How are most musicians and actors paid? They are usually paid by the hour or by the performance.大多数音乐家和演员的报酬是多少?他们通常按小时计酬或按演出情况计酬。
Becoming a professional athlete is another dream job for many.成为一名职业运动员是许多人的另一个梦想的工作。
It's nice to imagine playing a favorite sport and getting paid for it.想象一下，从事一项最喜欢的运动并从中获得报酬，这是一件很美好的事情。
However, becoming a professional athlete takes a lot of work and practice.然而，成为一名职业运动员需要大量的工作和实践。
Great athletes practice for hours a day with teammates and coaches.优秀的运动员每天与队友和教练练习几个小时。
They also work regularly with trainers to keep their bodies strong.他们也经常和教练一起工作，以保持他们的身体强壮。
The level of pay for athletes depends on the success and level of their performance.运动员的工资水平取决于他们的成功和表现。
Athletes often have short careers because of the physical requirements of their sport.由于体育运动对身体的要求，运动员的职业生涯往往很短。
When they are no longer able to compete at a high level, some athletes become coaches.当他们不能再参加高水平的比赛时，一些运动员就会成为教练。
Athletes often have short careers becausetheir bodies become weaker as they age.运动员的职业生涯往往很短，因为随着年龄的增长，他们的身体变得越来越虚弱。
Firefighters and police officers are important jobs that help and protect people.消防员和警察是帮助和保护人们的重要工作。
These careers require applicants to complete training programs and pass written and physical tests.这些职业要求申请者完成培训计划，并通过书面和身体测试。
These jobs can be exciting and dangerous, so they require courage and sometimes sacrifice.这些工作既刺激又危险，所以它们需要勇气，有时还需要牺牲。
They are usually paid by the hour or by the performance.他们通常按小时计酬或按演出情况计酬。
