Every day we hear about people making career changes. The opportunities exist.
Following are four practical steps towards coming to terms with why you do what you’re doing. Realize that your job does not define you, but how you do it does. There’s a lot to be said for attitude. Any job can be done well, done with compassion, done with care.
Find the significance in what you do. Take some time to really think about what you do. Do you provide an essential service? Do you get to see the finished product? Do you give direction that gets things done? Then ask yourself “How is this job done differently because I am doing it?”
Dare to ask yourself if it’s worth it. If you can’t find the part of your job that you like, or if you can see yourself turning into the person you said you would never be, consider the reasons. It may not be a new job that you need, just a new direction.
| A．What you earn counts. |
| B．Stop focusing on the money. |
| C．Do you like yourself doing the job? |
| D．Those help you make a wise judgement. |
| E．Try to remember why you took the job in the first place. |
| F．But will all these changes make us any happier once we get there? |
| G．Your attitude at work and the way you treat people do not go unnoticed. |
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【推荐1】Friendship can last long if friends trust each other. To avoid problems and misunderstandings in a friendship, it's necessary to have get-togethers to meet each other often and to share thoughts and experiences. Here are some fun things to do with friends.
Besides outdoor activities, there are many indoor activities to do with friends. You can celebrate a friend's birthday
There are also many fun things to do at night with friends.
Going for a holiday to a place that is loved by all your friends is one of the interesting and unforgettable experiences.
The fun things to do with your friends mentioned above will give you a break from your busy life.
| A．You can watch the stars and skies together. |
| B．Try your hand at cooking delicious dishes. |
| C．Since summer vacations are long, you can visit a far place |
| D．Moreover, they will improve your relationships with your friends. |
| E．Nothing is as joyful as playing the games you all like very much |
| F．A friend is someone we trust and turn to in times of need and difficulty. |
| G．Go to a nice restaurant with all your friends to have the dishes that you like most. |
【推荐2】Waking up many minutes or even hours before the alarm is not a new phenomenon, but it can cause people discomfort. So, what can you do about it? Below are some tips from sleep experts.
Abandon the idea of getting back to sleep. When you do that, you can distract your brain with an ordinary task to help bring back sleepiness.
Some may find that yoga, meditation or reading can help when they wake up before their alarm.
If the problem continues beyond three times a week for three months, experts recommend talking to a sleep specialist.
| A．Write down what works and what doesn’t. |
| B．Progressive muscle relaxation may play a part. |
| C．The same techniques don’t work for everyone. |
| D．It may require more than a simple habit change. |
| E．If you wake up suddenly, resist checking the clock. |
| F．Reading a book or listening to soft music can do the trick. |
| G．Keep track of when you went to bed and woke up on a given night. |
【推荐3】Simple Tips for Spending More Reading Time
Reading can make you understand life more. Then how to spend more time in reading?
Have a goal.
Some people set unrealistic goals for themselves like one book a week. Obviously you don’t have to be as radical as that. You can start by reading a book a month. Or a book every two month seven.
Read whenever you can.
Just start.
Sometimes our mind will make up all kinds of excuses not to do something. Not to get out of bed. Not to clean the house. Not to shower. The trick to get over this mental block is to just pick up the book and read!
Wherever I go, I’ve always got a book with me. Whenever I’m at home, a book is always near. That way, I don’t have to think much when the idea that I should maybe spend my free time reading comes into my head. I just grab the book and start reading.
Reading is a pleasure.
Obviously, to get yourself motivated to read, read something that interests you.
| A．It is up to you. |
| B．Always have your book in reach. |
| C．Take some notes while reading a book. |
| D．Find a good place for yourself to read in. |
| E．Don’t pour too much thought into the action. |
| F．It may be economy, animals, education—whatever you want. |
| G．Use every possible moment when you are free to enjoy the art of the written word. |
【推荐1】There’s a well-known story in the world of literary translators about the translator who was thrilled to see his work appear at great length in an article in a popular magazine. He had translated many novels by a little-known Scandinavian novelist, who he believed had been ignored and not received the attention or praise the novelist deserved. He had devoted much time to trying to get this novelist some recognition. The article agreed with his assessment of the novelist’s works mentioning long passages from his translations.
But something was missing. The translator searched in vain for a mention of his name. It didn’t appear anywhere. The translator’s joy at the coverage（报道）of the author he liked was considerably ruined by this. He felt that he himself should have had some recognition in the article. It was as if the translator did not exist, and all the efforts he had made had never happened.
Most people would agree that it was wrong of the magazine not to mention the translator. However, it is also true that most readers themselves operate in exactly the same way, and for them it is also as if the translator didn’t exist. When people read a translation of a novel, they want to feel they are reading what the novelist, and not someone else, wrote. They don’t want to be reminded that they are not reading, and would not be able to read, the original novel created by the novelist, not wishing to know who the translator was or pay any attention to what they have done.
In this global age, more and more works of fiction are being translated into more and more languages. Readers are now able to experience and understand other cultures more than ever through the reading of translated novels. So the works of more and more novelists can reach people in other parts of the world. This applies not only to new novels but also to fresh translations of old classics.
1. What can we know about the translator in Paragraph 1?| A．His opinion was shared by the magazine. |
| B．The novelist’s works were his favourite. |
| C．He often sent articles to the magazine. |
| D．The novelist got famous with his help. |
| A．Regretful. | B．Proud. |
| C．Upset. | D．Skeptical. |
| A．The contributions of novel translators. |
| B．The general attitude towards translators. |
| C．The readers’ different tastes in literature. |
| D．The importance of reading original works. |
| A．The shortage of able novel translators. |
| B．The number of readers of original works. |
| C．The value of novels in different countries. |
| D．The variety of fiction available to readers. |
Since I started working part-time at a grocery store, I have learned that a customer is more than someone who buys things. To me, a customer is a person whose memory fails entirely once he or she starts to push a shopping cart. One of the first things customers forget is how to count. There is no other way to explain how so many people get in their express line, which is clearly marked 15 items(件) or less, with 20, 25 or even a cart load of items.
Customers also forget why they came to the store in the first place. Just as I finish ringing up an order, a customer will say, “Oops, I forgot to pick up a fresh loaf of bread. I hope you don’t mind waiting, while I go to get it.”Five minutes later, he’s back with the bread, a bottle of milk, and three rolls of paper towels. What is strange is that customers also seem to forget that they have to pay for their groceries. Instead of writing a check or looking for a credit card while I am ringing up the groceries, a customer will wait until I announce the total. Then, in surprise, she says, “ Oh no, what did I do with my check book?” After 5 minutes of digging through her purse, she borrows my pen because she has forgotten hers. But I have to tolerate customers because they pay my salary, and that’s something I can’t afford to forget.
1. What does the author say about his customers?
| A．They cannot count numbers. |
| B．They sometimes jump the queue. |
| C．They don’t know how to express themselves. |
| D．They behave as if their memories had totally failed. |
| A．Customers with nothing purchased. |
| B．Customers with not more than 15 items. |
| C．Customers with items between 16 and 25 |
| D．customers with 25 or even a cart load of items. |
| A．find their pens lost |
| B．go back and get more items |
| C．cannot wait to pay for their groceries. |
| D．prefer paying by check to paying with a credit card. |
| A．business in the grocery store runs well |
| B．the author finds his present job full of fun |
| C．the author’s part-time job calls for patience |
| D．customers go to grocery stores without planning. |
【推荐3】Twenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or, if they were creative enough, to take up singing. But today, things stand differently.
According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, a UK company, the “dream job” of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger(博客), or “vlogger(视频博主)”. The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as much as 40 percent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.
This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.
In the past, the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a computer camera can become a star. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting(互动) with their fans about everyday life.”
However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame and fortune. For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever.
Although being vloggers is popular, some young people choose to follow careers that don’t necessarily earn them fame, but allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies. Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It’s an online platform(平台) for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that’s enough for him.
1. What is the passage mainly about?| A．Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their job. |
| B．The Internet is influencing young Britions’ career choice. |
| C．The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios. |
| D．Young Britons can not find jobs without the Internet. |
| A．Vloggers can earn little fame and money on the Internet. |
| B．There is too much competition in the traditional show business. |
| C．The Internet makes it convenient to become vloggers. |
| D．Anyone with a computer will surely become a star. |
| A．Only a few vloggers can be successful. |
| B．A vlogger can not earn fame and fortune. |
| C．People often see the bright side of being a vlogger. |
| D．Dreams will always remain to be dreams. |
| A．Learn from others. | B．Become an online hit. |
| C．Hold running races. | D．Mix jobs with hobbies. |
| A．being known or talked about by many people |
| B．being hated |
| C．being wise and healthy |
| D．getting a large sum of money |
