1 . As you work to develop your career (事业), whether you are applying for a job right now or planning what you will do in the future, three things are vital: your passion (激情), your value and your goals. These are three obvious but related beliefs that you need to both know for yourself and be able to communicate to others.     1    

Passion is what drives you. Your passion is what brings a smile to your face, what lights your creative engine and what makes you approach a problem with passion. Your passion could be for a specific field, profession, industry, customer, type of problem, or some combination.     2     The success itself is enough.

    3     It consists mainly of your problem-solving abilities and all the qualities that come with them, such as your skills, knowledge and experience. When you know your value, you can state this to develop cooperation and to encourage employers to hire you.

Goals are what you want to do.     4     They may be very specific, like “I want to work in City X on consumer products in the beauty industry.” Or they could be more general, such as “I want to use my passion for science communications to advance STEM.”

Knowing your passion can help you better define (界定) your value and clarify your goals. And understanding your goals can help you go better to your passion and pronounce your value.     5    

A．But what are they exactly.

B．Thus how can we behave properly.

C．Value is what you offer to a partner.

D．Your goals may be personal or professional, a big picture or otherwise.

E．When your work performs your passion, it’s no need rewarding yourself.

F．Whatever your career is, you are to learn cooperation and communication.

G．The more you know about these three, the better you can build your career.

2 . Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN FIFTEEN WORDS. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

Choosing a suitable career today can be difficult for several reasons: There is far broader choice of careers; definitions of careers are changing and becoming more fluid; and companies have greater expectations for their employees. Most people joining the working world today are likely to change jobs several times. So there are a few simple things that you should know if you want to make the right career choices.

A skill and a talent are two different things. Skills can be learned, but people are born with talent. Although you might have a skill for something, you might not be interested in it. However, if you have a natural talent for something, you are more likely to enjoy doing it. Find out where your talent lie, and look for a job that lets you develop them.

The most valuable quality in the world of careers is experience. Careers always look very different once you are involved in them. If you are thinking about pursuing a certain career, you should find a person who already does it. Also, try to get as much experience as you can. It could be useful to gain some work experience at a company as a volunteer. If you do this, you can find out whether the job is right for you. As you won’t be getting any money, it is unlikely that you will have to keep doing it unless you enjoy it.

If you graduate at the top of your class, you may have the chance to find the perfect job. However, for most graduates, the biggest priority is simply finding work. The best way to choose between different options is to ask yourself, “Which job will give me the greatest chance of being excellent at something?” As you are just beginning your career, the best choice may not necessarily be the one that pays the highest salary.

1. What makes it difficult to choose a suitable career nowadays?
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2. A skill is something you learn while a talent is something ________.
3. Why is experience the most valuable quality in finding a job?
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4. According to the passage, the job that ________suits a person best.
5. What is the passage mainly about?
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3 . There are three important things to be considered when choosing a job.

First, you have to ________ that you will probably be doing this job for many years. So you need to decide whether it is something you are ________ to do for a long period of time. ________ , if you don’t like children, you shouldn’t choose a job in teaching. But if you love children and are ________ enough to be around them all day long, then being a teacher is a good choice.

The second important thing is the ________ of work. If you ________ to live in Southern USA, you will have to choose a job that is offered there. Similarly, an ice-water fishing job would not be a good choice if you don’t like cold weather. ________ , what countries, cities or states will you have to travel to? Are you able to live in these places without problems, such as foods that don’t ________ you or any other kind of problem? Some jobs require you to ________ , so you should take these things into consideration when choosing the right job.

________ , the advantages you will receive are another important thing to be considered. Needless to say, any employee(员工) is in need of good ________ . And you should be clear about the insurance policy of the company you want to ________ . This is especially important.

All these above things are of great importance ________ you decide to take a new job. If they are carefully considered during the ________ period, you will probably have a great ________ . So it is necessary to think about your long term happiness based on your job’s place and advantages.

1.

A．remember

B．tell

C．doubt

D．regret

2.

A．sorry

B．tired

C．ready

D．afraid

3.

A．At first

B．As usual

C．In fact

D．For example

4.

A．lucky

B．healthy

C．patient

D．proud

5.

A．art

B．level

C．place

D．time

6.

A．refuse

B．want

C．happen

D．fail

7.

A．Yet

B．Instead

C．Later

D．Also

8.

A．agree with

B．play with

C．stay with

D．go with

9.

A．stay

B．travel

C．sit

D．stand

10.

A．Slowly

B．Nearly

C．Finally

D．Recently

11.

A．advice

B．pay

C．business

D．education

12.

A．create

B．find

C．manage

D．join

13.

A．though

B．before

C．unless

D．until

14.

A．test

B．success

C．decision

D．practice

15.

A．plan

B．future

C．dream

D．joy

4 . In class, students are sharing their dream jobs.

Jacob: I'd like to be a mountain-climbing guide for several reasons. Number One, mountain climbing is very exciting. Mountain-climbing guides get to climb tall, dangerous mountains, right? Number Two, I enjoy working outdoors and helping others. Number Three, mountain-climbing guides travel widely and meet many fun people.

Fred: My choice is to be a vet (兽医). Why? I like animals. Animals bring a lot of joy to our lives, but they ask for little in return. I also enjoy helping animals and their owners feel better. Pet owners are happy when their pets are well. Finally, vets get to work with other people who like animals.

Anne: Ha, my dream job? An accountant (会计)! I think it's interesting. I'm good at numbers, you know, and I also like helping people manage their money. Good accountants are well paid, and I want to manage my own money, of course. But the most important of all, accountants mostly work alone, and I like to work alone.

Jessica: I'd like to become an animator (动画片制作者) and make films like Toy Story, Shrek, and Cars. You see, I love drawing and I love working on computers. I'd like to help people relax and enjoy their life. Animators can make a lot of money, too.

1. Jacob's dream job is to be ________.

A．a vet	B．an animator
C．an accountant	D．a mountain-climbing guide

2. What is Anne's main reason for her dream job?

A．The job is interesting.	B．The job is well paid.
C．She is good at numbers.	D．She likes to work by herself.

3. What do the four students have in common?

A．They enjoy working outside.	B．They enjoy offering help to others.
C．They hope to meet fun people.	D．They hope to make a lot of money.