1．Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make．Most people Spend half or more of their waking hours five days a week at their jobs．While selecting a Career can be a difficult process，the following tips can make this process easier for you．
Extensive reading about potential careers is vital．（36）EIt's important to collect vital information such as career descriptions，career outlooks，employment statistics，educational requirements，and potential earnings．
（37）GDo this frequently since these lists changing．A"hot job"today may
not be"hot"next year or the year after next year．When evaluating these lists，keep in mind your interests，skills and job satisfaction requirements．
Find a mentor．Many colleges and employ ers have a formal mentoring program．
（38）AIt is a great way to learn about a career，and a mentor can provide valuable networking opportunities．"Mentworking"is a new trend which combines mentoring and networking，and which has shown good results．
Interviewing people in the field is an excellent way to learn about the various aspects of a career．（39）BInformational interviews often change a person's perspective about an occupation．You can find interview candidates by asking friends，teachers and neighbors．You can also contact relevant professional associations and societies and visit social and professional networking sites online．
The skills required for a career are an essential factor for an individual's potential for success in that career．Write a list of the skills needed for a particular field．Place a check next to each skill you possess．（40）F．Your skills should be a vital factor in your career selection process．A satisfying career is often built upon a match with what you are naturally good at．Natural strengths allow an individual to work with ease and acquire experience faster．
A．Also，formal mentoring organizations are available that match mentors with individuals．
B．Doing this may also provide good social communication opportunities．
C．At last，please count the number of checks you have．
D．Potential careers are the jobs which you will have in the future．
E．You will discover details about careers that you were not aware of．
F．The more checks you make，the more likely this field is right for you．
G．Look for lists of"hot jobs"on the internet and in magazines．
分析 文章介绍了选择职业时的几个要点．例如有关职业的泛读材料，诸如职业描述，就业数据，学历要求等．不断搜索热门职业，找一些指导者，和这个领域的人进行面谈，了解职业的信息等都有助于我们选择职业．
解答 36．答案：E．考查前后句联系．Extensive readingabout potential careers is vital句意为：有关职业的泛读材料是非常重要的，因为你从中能够发现你没有意识到的有关职业的细节问题，故答案应为E，你没有意识到的职业的细节问题．故选E．
37．答案：G．考查与下文衔接．Do this frequentlysince these lists keep changing．A"hot job"today may not be"hot"next yearor the year after next year．频繁的做这些事情，这些清单也在不断的变化中，今天的热门工作也许明年或后年就不再热了，从这句中应知上文是要在因特网或杂志上寻找热门的职业．故选G．
38．答案：A．考查上下文的联系．Many colleges andemployers have a formal mentoring program．以及It is agreat way to learn about a career，许多大学或雇主都有正式的指导安排，以及这也是了解职业的一个很好的方式，由此可知，中间的意思是说正式的指导组织可以把个人和雇主联系起来．故选A．
39．答案：B．考查上下文的联系．Interviewing peoplein the field is an excellent way to learn about the various aspects of a career．和这个领域的一些人面谈是了解一个职业不同方面的很好的方法．故与下文这样做也提供了一个很好的社会交流机会是相符合的．故选B．
40．答案：F．考查与上文的衔接．Place a check nextto each skill you possess．请一项接一项的检查你所拥有的技能．你所检查的越多，这个领域就越适合你，故答案应为F，前后相互照应．故选F．
点评 本文是一篇科教类阅读，属于选句填空，题目主要考查文章内容理解以及文章上下文联系．学生在做题时应仔细阅读原文内容，把握文章大意，联系文章上下文内容及所给选项含义，从而得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．
