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Career Change

A. People who are thinking about changing careers are often afraid of whatwill happen if they quit their job. Will they find another one？ Will they likeanother field as well as the one they are in now？ Will they be able to grow andadvance in a new organization？

B. As these questions come to mind, they should try to figure out the answersso they can reach a decision. Although there is a high rate of unemployment insome countries, there are usually jobs for skill ed workers who ca use computersor other equipment. Those who have specialized training in these areas cangenerally find a position without too much effort.

C .The question of whether they' II like another field more than theircurrent one is also a crucial one. While it' s nice to dream about havinganother job , the reality may be that they aren't suited for it. For example ,if an architect likes to cook but has no idea about how to run a business , itmay be risky for him to open a restaurant. He can cook for his friends onweekends and satisfy his dreams of being a chef in that way.

D. Another good way for a person to find out if she will be successful in anew field is to try it out as a part-time job. Being an event planner soundsglamorous but helping friends with parties or weddings might show her that italso very stressful. However, if she has the creativity and organizationnecessary for such a position , she can continue to plan events for friendsuntil she builds up a reputation. Then she can leave her current job to look fora job in event planning knowing that she' ll be successful in this area.

E. Once a person has found his or her specialty and decides on the change ,it' s necessary to stick with it until the business gets off the ground. Thisusually takes about five years. If the move has been from one company toanother, the person should stay until it is clear he is doing a good job and canadvance to a higher position. Following this advice will make the transitionsmoother and the career change successful.

For each question , choose the best answer based on the reading sage. Write A, B , C or D on your Answer Sheet.

21. According to the reading , people who think about changing careersgenerally____.

A. quit their jobs

B. are afraid of quitting their jobs

C. find another one right away

D. grow and advance in a new organization

22. There is a high rate of unemployment in some countries , but skilledworkers____.

A. lose their jobs

B. try to reach a decision

C. use computers

D. with training can still get jobs

23. If a person dreams about doing another job,____.

A. he is suited for it

B. he can run a business

C. he still may not be able to do it

D. he will be satisfied as a chef

24. Having a part-time job____.

A. is a good way to try another career

B. sounds glamorous

C. is very stressful

D. builds up a person' s career

25. You should stay in a new career at least fiv years because____.

A. it' s your specialty

B. you moved from one company to another

C. you can do a good job and advance in that time

D. the transition will smoother