Are you a graduate trying to plan out the best career path for yourself? Here, some tips are given on how to go about it.
A university degree is no _____ of a job, and job hunting in itself requires a whole set of skills. if you find you are not getting past the first interview, ask yourself what is happening. Is it a(n) ____ to communicate or are there some skills you lack? And find out what you need t do to bring yourself up to the level of ___ that would make you more attractive t them.
Do not be too discouraged if you are ____ for a job, but think about the reasons the employers give. Those who made the second interview might have been studying the same subject as you and be of ____ ability level, but they had something which made them a _____ match to the selector’s ideal. That could be experience gained through projects or vacation work, or it might be that they were better at communicating what they could offer. Do not take the comments at ____ value: think back to the interviews that generated them and make a list of where you think the shortfall in your performance lies. With this sort of analytical approach you will eventually get your foot in the door.
Deciding how long you should stay in your first job is a tough call. Stay too long and future employers may question your _____ and ambition. Of course, it depends on where you are aiming. If you are a graduate, spending five or six years in the same job is not too long provided that you take full advantage of the ____. However, do not use this as a(n) ____ for lacking interest or enthusiasm. Graduates sometimes fail to take ownership of their careers and take the initiative. It is up to you to make the most of what’s available within a company, and to monitor progress in case you need to____. This applies particularly if you are still not sure where your career path lies.
It is helpful to think through what kind of experience you need to get your ____ job and it is not a problem to move around to a certain extent. But in the ____ stages of your career you need a definite strategy for reaching your goal, so think about that carefully before deciding to step forward from your first job. You must cultivate ____ to be competent for any role. There is no guarantee that you will get adequate training, and research has shown that if you do not receive proper help in a new role, it can take 18 months to ____ it.
1.A. input B. cause C. guarantee D. preparation
2.A. failure B. key C. introduction D. contribution
3.A. highlight B. comment C. fluency D. qualification
4.A. asked B. refused C. headed D. helped
5.A. different B. high C. similar D. low
6.A. closer B. better C. stronger D. poorer
7.A. depth B. face C. data D. test
8.A. character B. personality C. behavior D. drive
9.A. knowledge B. experience C. skill D. loyalty
10.A. substitute B. equivalent C. excuse D. requirement
11.A. pass by B. switch on C. move on D. stick to
12.A. part-time B. dream C. secure D. well-paid
13.A. critical B. last C. middle D. early
14.A. patience B. love C. habits D. friendship
15.A. know B. prohibit C. master D. select
A. accounted B. limited C. commercials D. popular E. overnight F. helped G. increased H. symbols I. though J. talented K. fashion |
The next time you watch NBA playoff action on TV, take a close look at the shoes that many players are wearing . Gone, for the most part, are the ankle-hugging high-tops that supposedly ___1.____ to protect players from injury.
The change over the last few years to low-top sneakers(运动鞋) seems to go against conventional wisdom. Strangely, __2.___, Steven Nash and Kobe Bryant, two of the most _3.__
players with the Los Angeles Lakers, aren’t worried.
According to the US market-research firm NPD Group, high-tops once __4.__ for about 20 percent of the US basketball shoe market. Now, the number has sunk to about 8 percent. Low-tops, the kind that Nash and Bryant wear, have grown to 29 percent, from just 11 percent in 2002.
High-top sneakers are one of the most celebrated __5.__ in modern basketball. After the 1985 Air Jordans so transformed the market, shoe companies began battling one another. They put air pumps in the tongues of their shoes and made carefully prepared and organized _6._.
“All of a sudden it became a _7.__ business,” Marshal Cohen, an analyst with NPD group, told The Wall Street Journal. The Jordans were excellent. The market went from being nothing to a million-dollar business __8.___.”
One of the reasons high-tops are not so __9._ anymore is that they were never really very good at protecting the feet.
In an article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008, University of Newcastle researcher Craig Richards found no evidence that sneakers_10._ injuries. His research actually found that high-top basketball sneakers could even cause players to run slower and jump lower. Now, the contest has become a war. Companies like Adidas, Nike, Converse and Reebok are all fighting to create the next “Air Jordan,” and with the next market battle.
Imagine shopping in another country and spotting a beautiful scarf. The salesperson tells you the price, 1.______ it’s more than you want to buy. What do you do?
The answer depends largely on what part of the world you are in. Are you visiting Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America or Africa? In these places, prices often are not set in stone. In fact, customers 2._____(expect) to bargain before agreeing to a price.
On the other hand, in North America, Europe and Australia, bargaining is rare and often not allowed. The price 3.___(list) on a price tag cannot be changed.
Large stores and malls usually don’t allow bargaining. On the other hand, outdoor stalls and flea markets, even in Western countries, usually allow bargaining. When in doubt, consult a guidebook ---or4._______(good) yet, a local friend.
5._____bargaining custom vary, a few rules of etiquette apply in most cultures. First, avoid wasting people’s time. If you don’t intend to make a purchase, don’t start bargaining. While bargaining, it is OK to walk away. But once you agree to a price, you 6.____ buy the item.
Even in countries 7.___ don’t allow bargaining, you may find plentiful opportunities to save money. Many stores sell old items on clearance. Others offer discount cards to regular customers. Some of these can function as credit cards 8.____ the store, and a few can even be used elsewhere.
9.______ you go, understanding local customs can help you find good prices.
You took a midterm exam1._____(hope) to get a 95 percent. When you got your test paper back, you received only a 70 percent. How do you handle the situation? Do you 1. make a study plan for 2.______(improve) your grade;
2. keep doing what you’re doing and hope for the best next time;
3. use a persuasive argument to try and convince your teacher to give you3._____ better grade?
Your answer to the above question shows your EQ, your emotional intelligence. What exactly is EQ? Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer define it as the ability to understand your own feelings and emotions and4.______ of others.
Research supports the significance of EQ. A 40-year study of 450 boys found that IQ wasn’t the only thing that affected life success. The qualities that did were the ability 5.____(handle) frustration, control emotions and get along with other people.
Can you improve a low EQ? Yes! Start by noticing how you feel. That’s the first step in becoming more skillful at managing your feelings. Second ,pay attention to how you behave when you feel certain emotions. Then analyze6.______ that effects your daily life. Next, take responsibility for your feelings and actions. They come from you and no one else. Then you7._________(have) a higher EQ--- and likely have a happier and more rewarding life as well.
假如你是李华, 你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。 请你根据下列要点写回信。
要点: 1. 参加中文班; 2. 看中文书刊、电视;
3. 学唱中文歌; 4. 交中国朋友。
注意： 1. 词数不少于100; 2. 信的首尾已为你写好, 不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on
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Yours,
Li Hua
每处错误及修改均仅限一词；只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
As is known to all that millions of graduates crowded into the job market each year. But because the financial crisis, the situation of the employment has become very serious. Consider this, some people suggest graduates should have a lower career expectation, such as working in the western area of China. I in favor of this idea. Firstly, compared with the big cities, the competition is not as fierce there, but graduates can easy get a job. Secondly, the lower position may offer graduate more space. All in all, going to the west may be bring more benefits. Devote yourself to the west, for it is both good for our personal development and for our country at present.
