1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I should have been content and happy. I was newly married and had a well-paid job at a stock brokerage firm (证券经纪公司). I was surrounded by good friends and lived in one of the most beautiful cities in the country. But I didn’t feel fulfilled. Every day, after coming home from work, I was depressed. The work itself was fine. My co-workers were wonderful. I just didn’t feel like I was doing what I was supposed to be doing.

After a few weeks and many discussions with my husband, he asked, “If you could do anything in the world you wanted to do, what would it be?” Without hesitation, I spoke out, “I’d be a hairstylist!”

I was a receptionist at a hair salon when I was a teenager. I loved that job! The majority of my tasks were unskilled. I folded towels, s wept hair, and wrapped the cape (披肩) around the customer. But, most of the time, I listened and talked to people all day long! Some clients talked because they lived alone and had no one else to talk to. We talked about everything. I learned about their families. Their work. Their home life. I loved it. Every bit of it.

But at the job I had, there was none of that. I worked with numbers. And computers. And papers. Lots and lots of papers.

And so it went. Every day, I went to work. Every day, I came home feeling unfulfilled. And each night, I thought more and more about switching careers. At the end of each daydream, I talked myself out of the idea. It was too much work to start a new career. I would be crazy to give up my well-paid job with health insurance. I would have to go to school again. It would take too long to build a clientele (客户群). Its disadvantages outweighed its advantages!

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I had nearly forgotten about my wish when I had a dream one night.
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On my way to work, the happy “I” in my dream kept shouting, “I am to be a hairstylist.”
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3 . Do you need a career launch plan? It isn’t absolutely essential but it can be extremely helpful! A well-created plan is not just about landing a job; it is about entering the professional field with a competitive edge. Beyond that, it’s a strategy.     1     Therefore, a career launch plan is your survival guide, helping you avoid the traps and seize the right opportunities. So why not follow the following tips to create a right career launch plan?

    2     If you were to plan out your travel routes, what would you do? You’re not just randomly moving; you’re intentional about where you want to go and what you want to achieve. So is a career plan. It involves outlining specific and achievable goals that give direction to your career trajectory (轨迹).

Develop relevant skills. Once you’ve identified the qualifications and skills demanded in your ideal profession, it’s time to acquire them! Sign up for courses, pursue certifications, or gain hands-on experience to enhance your skill set.     3    

Start your job hunt. Your approach to job applications should be more like a precision strike than a messy explosion of arrows in all directions.     4     It’s not just about quantity; it’s about quality. Tailor each application to the specific role and company, emphasizing how your skills and experiences agree with their needs.

Stay flexible and agile (机敏的). The job market is changing, and being adaptable is an invaluable ability.     5     Develop a mindset of continuous improvement — always seeking ways to enhance your skills, knowledge, and approach to stay relevant in the ever-evolving professional landscape.

A．Set your goals.

B．Research your options.

C．So, what should you do to deal with it?

D．To achieve this, develop a systematic approach to your job search.

E．By doing these, you’re essentially improving your techniques!

F．The job market can be a jungle, especially when you’re just starting.

G．The goal is to create a foundation that’ll guide your career decisions.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was the man bored all day?

A．He had no customers.

B．The customers were boring.

C．There were too many customers.

2. How would the man spend the evening?

A．By seeing an exciting film.

B．By staying at home to relax.

C．By serving the customers.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does Molly come from?

A．Singapore.

B．Canada.

C．Japan.

2. When did Molly begin to ski?

A．At age four.

B．At age seven.

C．At age thirteen.

3. What made Molly decide to be a skier?

A．Her love for snow.

B．Her mom’s choice.

C．Her friend’s support.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s dream job?

A．A writer.

B．A teacher.

C．A designer.

2. Why does a company need the woman’s writing?

A．To tell its story of development.

B．To attract people to work here.

C．To advertise its new products,

3. What do we know about the woman?

A．She is very lucky.

B．She is a famous novelist.

C．She is writing for newspapers now.