Question

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

1.D

2.F

3.C

4.B

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：尽管工作不称心如意，许多人还是努力守住自己的饭碗而不愿意跳槽。但如果出现了文中的四个征兆，就意味着你该辞职了。

1. 考查理解概括能力。前面讲到，很多人在努力地守住他们不想端的饭碗；后面又讲到，越来越多的工作可供选择，劳动力市场也逐渐完善，说明是时候为自己找份新工作了。由此判断D项内容“However, now might be the time to find a new job.”符合，故选D。

2. 考查理解概括能力。本段是说，我们总有那么几天不想上班，甚至可能不喜欢自己的工作。但是如果你真的一想到上班就头疼，就说明你最好另寻新枝栖身，或是自己创业。由此判断F项内容“If this is the case, it might be the time to find a new job, or even start a business.”符合，选F。

3. 考查理解概括能力。本段是说，然而，当你质疑周围同事的价值观和理想时，也预示着你是个局外人了。这时你会感觉自己与公司格格不入，可能该换个新环境了。由此判断空缺处应为“我们都有自己的理想和价值观”，C项内容“Many of us have our own values and ideals.”符合，选C。

4.考查理解概括能力。空缺处前面说，一些人更喜欢简单的工作；空缺处后面说，然而，也许你更喜欢富有挑战性的工作。故空缺处应为“打卡上下班，简单平淡”，由此判断B项内容“It’s a matter of working day in and day out.”符合，故选B。

5.考查理解概括能力。空缺处为该部分的小标题。该段是说，如果你感觉自己融不进同事的文化圈子，这就预示着你属于其他别的地方了。你是个局外人了。由此判断。A项内容“You feel like an outsider.”符合，故选A。

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