1 . If you’re considering changing careers, here are some steps to guide you through a change in your career path.

Take a personal inventory (清单). Consider your reactions to your current job and how they impact your job satisfaction.     1    , when you have time. Ask yourself tough questions like, “What is it about my job that I do or don’t like?” Answer them, then read your answers. From your own notes, you’ll begin to see a picture of what job satisfaction looks like for you.

Decide if you want to change industries.     2    , though you are discovering more about yourself and what satisfactory work means to you. For some, switching careers might mean starting over in a completely new industry, while others may seek a new occupation within the same one.

    3    . With your career shift narrowed down to a few job types you may take, you’re able to begin more extensive exploration. One way to learn more about a field of interest is to conduct informational interviews with people in that field.     4    .

Make an action plan. Creating your action plan means defining a clear goal and milestones (里程碑) to complete it. By this point, you’ve done all the research and should be able to narrow your career change to a specific occupation.     5    . Think about things like education and certification, skill development, attending networking events and seizing opportunities to practice within the specific industry or field. Write down what steps you plan to take and a timeline to completion.

A．Research potential job matches

B．Ask others in your professional network

C．It’s time to consider what it will take to get there

D．Write down notable events and how they make you feel

E．This will help you decide if the industry or field is a good fit

F．You should also define in what way you want to change career paths

G．For example, if you’re into IT industry, talk to those who are experts in this area

2 . Whether you’re ready to enter into the real world or want to try something new, choosing a career can seem difficult.     1    .

    2    . The best way to find your future job is to ask yourself: “What would you do if money were no object?” Sure, you’d want to relax for a while, but finally you will get bored. So what would you do to make yourself truly happy?

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of that career. When you consider your careers, make sure to do your research. Be familiar with your what you will choose.     3    . For example, if a certain job requires you to travel often but you have small children at home, this could be a disadvantage.

Look at all the Information about the possible career.     4    . It doesn’t matter what city they’re in. Look at what the requirements are. You want to make it your goal to meet those requirements.

Make friends in the right places. You don’t need to go to Ivy League (常春藤盟校). You can volunteer with their organizations, and go to meetings in that field to meet people.     5    .

A．Do a basic search for open positions

B．You should also talk with some experts

C．That way they’ll probably recognize you

D．Think about who really makes you happy

E．Ask yourself what you would do if money weren’t an issue

F．However, with steps as follows, you can easily choose a satisfying career

G．You need to know the disadvantage if you want to make an informed decision

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。

Have you ever felt the need to grab a pen and start writing your thoughts on a piece of paper? Tom had always been a lover of stories, and of words that come together to create vivid imagery (意象). He would spend hours writing down his thoughts and ideas, crafting worlds and people with his pen and paper.

But when it came to his parents, they didn’t believe how much he enjoyed writing. In fact, they discouraged him, telling him that he should focus on more practical career fields like becoming a lawyer.

The annual writing competition arrived once again, which was a time to show creative writing as well as the vivid imagination of students. Although Tom had a burning passion for writing, he had always hesitated to enter the race. He was worried that his parents would disapprove of him spending so much time writing, leading him to miss the competition in previous years. But this time, he decided to take a chance and see if he could win this race. Perhaps if his parents saw how talented he truly was, they would come to support him.

Days passed as he carefully prepared his writing, pouring his heart and soul into every word. When he finished, he read it over and felt proud of what he had written. He prepared to hand in his writing, but his parents still believed he was wasting time. He still decided to submit his entry anyway.

Weeks went by before the contest’s results were announced. Tom waited anxiously, wondering if his writing was good enough to win a prize. He checked out his mailbox every day after school.

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。

Finally, the day arrived and the winners were announced.

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Just then, the door opened and Tom’s parents returned home from work.

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4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long has Jessica’s mother been dancing?

A．For 20 years.

B．For 23 years.

C．For 43 years.

2. Jessica’s mother is in good condition, and what makes for this more?

A．Having an optimistic attitude towards life.

B．Fruits and vegetables.

C．Taking enough exercise.

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

A．Architecture.

B．Engineering.

C．Information technology.

2. What factor does the woman care most about building design?

A．Low costs.

B．Modern styles.

C．Environmental protection.

3. What is the woman’s biggest design idea about?

A．Keeping heat.

B．Generating electricity.

C．Supplying water.

4. What does the man think of the woman’s ideas?

A．Impractical.

B．Wonderful.

C．Outdated.

6 . 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I’m still a ordinary Senior 3 student, struggling to balance school work and my personal life under great pressures. I’m always wondering how my life will be like when I’m 30 years old. Encouraging by a famous professional interpreter, I have always dreamed becoming an interpreter. I suppose that after 14 years of hard work, you will definitely achieve this dream. I know that taking on this job meant taking on a great deal of responsibility. Serving as a bridge of communication, and I’ll work to improve the relationships between countries and making China's voice heard by the world. I’ll do my share to contribute to a peace world.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do the speakers mainly talk about?

A．Which university to go to.

B．What to choose as a job.

C．Where to earn more money.

2. Why does the woman make her decision?

A．She needs more money to support her family.

B．Her family live far away from the city.

C．The villages are short of good doctors.

3. What will the man probably be in the future?

A．A researcher.

B．A teacher.

C．An officer.

4. What should they do before they fulfill their plans?

A．Go to consult with their parents.

B．Do well to pass the H.S.C Examination.

C．Get admitted to the famous university.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The world is changing fast, and the job market is changing too. But have you ever considered what job you will do in the future?

Of course, we may think about it even in our childhood and maybe we are still     1     (confuse) about it right now. There is no doubt that     2     is very important to choose the right job. The right choice usually leads to success and happiness, while the wrong choice often leads to failure and     3     (disappoint). Therefore, we must be prepared to make the right choice. The principles are as follows: first, it should provide real service for society, not only for living     4     (comfortable). Secondly, it should give us space for creativity and imagination, because living a rich and meaningful life     5     (be) important. Finally, it should also provide us     6     opportunities , develop our interest, and allow us     7     (develop) abilities.

Last but not least, no matter what job you want to do in the future, one thing should also     8     (remember)— that is to work hard at school. The more knowledge you learn, the     9     (many) chances you will have in the future. So try to do well at school and learn     10     much as you can. Your future will be bright.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Lisa want the new job?

A．It pays more money.

B．It offers her career promotion.

C．It will be easy as she’s done it before.

2. How did Lisa find out about the job?

A．From a co-worker.

B．From an advertisement.

C．From someone working there.

3. How many children does Lisa have?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Julia want to leave her present job?

A．She does not like the job.

B．She wants to do something different.

C．She wants to travel and teach English.

2. What can we learn from the dialogue?

A．Julia will move out of London.

B．Tom will refuse to let Julia leave.

C．Julia will go abroad soon.

3. Who is Tom?

A．Julia’s husband.

B．Julia’s brother.

C．Julia’s boss.