Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

In the past few years, many people found themselves trying really hard to hold on to jobs that they may not have wanted. 【1】 . Jobs data is improving, and the labor market seems to be picking up. Here are four signs that it might be time for you to move on.

1. You really hate the idea of going to work.

We all have days that we don’t want to go in to work. We may even dislike what we do for work. But do you really hate the idea of going in? 【2】 .

2. You are concerned about the values of your boss and coworkers.

【3】 . However, if you find yourself questioning the values and ideals of those around you at work, it could be an indication that you are out of place. If you feel that you are not in line with your organization, it might be the time to move on.

3. You wish you had more challenging tasks.

For some people, easy work is preferred. 【4】 . However, you might wish for more challenging tasks. If you want to progress as a person, a job that doesn’t provide you with an abundant challenge can be disheartening. Now that the economy is a little more stable, you can look around for a job that offers more satisfaction.

4. 【5】 .

If you feel left out of the culture at work, it might be a strong indication that you belong somewhere else. You want to be in a work environment that you feel a part of. If you have been with an organization for more than a few months, and you still feel somewhat awkward, it might be a sign that you need to find an organization where you integrate(融入) into the culture a little bit better.

A. You feel like an outsider.

B. It’s a matter of working day in and day out.

C. Many of us have our own values and ideals.

D. However, now might be the time to find a new job.

E. The cultural aspects of your job are just as important as the technical aspects.

F. If this is the case, it might be the time to find a new job, or even start a business.

G. Now that the economy is tough, many of us are unwilling to rock the boat at work.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】F

【3】C

【4】B

【5】A

【解析】

试题分析: 如果你有以下四个方面的迹象，就表明你应该换一个工作了：1.不想去上班；2.你很在意你的老板和同事的价值观是否和你一样；3.你希望有更具挑战性的任务；4.感觉自己像个局外人。

【1】D考查对上下文语境的理解。空前的意思是：在过去的几年里，很多人发现自己很难坚持自己不想要的工作。空后的意思是：就业数据正在好转，劳动力市场似乎正在好转。在这里有四个迹象表明，是时候换个工作了。所以这里选D（不过，现在可能是找一份新工作的时候了。）与前文一致。

【2】F考查对上下文语境的理解。空前的意思是：我们都有不想去工作的时候，甚至不喜欢我们做的工作。但你真有不喜欢去的想法吗？所以这里选F（如果是这样，那就是时候找一份新工作或者自己做买卖。）与上下文一致。

【3】C考查对上下文语境的理解。空后的意思是：但是，如果你发现自己和你的老板和同事的价值观有不同，可能是离开的时候了。所以这里选C（我们中的许多人都有自己的价值观和理想。）与前文一致。

【4】B考查对上下文语境的理解。空前一句的意思是：一些人首选容易的工作；空后一句的意思是：然而，你可能希望更具挑战性的任务。所以这里选B（这是一个日复一日工作的问题。）与上文一致。

【5】A考查段落大意的归纳。本段的意思是： 如果你觉得和你的工作环境格格不入的话，就表明你需要换一个更好一些的组织。所以这里选Ａ（感觉自己像个局外人。）是本段的大意。