C
I started to work as an editor for a travel magazine. I didn’t really mind the work, but I wanted something more challenging. My sister sent me some details for a position in a startup. The job was a seemingly perfect mix of my skills and interests, so I jumped at it.
However, soon after I joined the company, its model changed to focus on education, and everything about my position changed. I was asked to take on the completely different roles of selling contents to teachers and training people. I had no experience in sales, training or education. On top of that, I’m an introvert(内向的人)．I felt more a little outside my comfort zone.
I knew I wanted to grow as an individual and make a serious impact on the company. I told myself that everything feels overwhelming at first and I should at least try. In a way, I felt like I didn’t have a choice. I knew jumping out of the nest was the right thing for me, even though it felt pretty awful.
I was fortunate to be surrounded by very helpful people, both at work and at home. My boss never asked if I thought I could do it; she asked if I was interested in trying.
I spent hours researching my company’s products. I asked lots of questions and spoke to so many teachers that there were soon more good experiences than difficult ones. I looked for opportunities to put in extra effort. The more I did, the better I felt.
Over time, I discovered that the job was something I could do and liked doing. It was incredibly rewarding to see the company grow. I also learned it’s important to take risks and accept new opportunities, even when you’re not sure if you’ll do well. I don’t think there’s anything worse than failing to try. I’m so glad I tried, and it surely paid off.
8．Why did the author want to change her job?
A．She intended to challenge something new.
B．She was paid too little at her old job.
C．She followed her sister’s advice.
D．She got bored of her old boss.
9．How did the author feel after she entered the new company?
A．Excited. B．Curious.
C．Stressed. D．Comfortable.
10．The author could finally handle her job mainly because________．
A．people around her helped her solve the challenge
B．she was hardworking and made a lot of effort
C．she knew she would do well
D．her boss trusted her to try
11．What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To tell readers that failure is the mother of success.
B．To warn about the risks and challenges when changing jobs.
C．To expose risks and challenges in a small and newly founded company.
D．To encourage readers to take on challenges and turn risks into opportunities.
阅读理解C
I started to work as an editor for a travel magazine. I didn’t really mind the work, but I wanted something more challenging. My sister sent me some details for a position in a startup. The job was a seemingly perfect mix of my skills and interests, so I jumped at it.
However, soon after I joined the company, its model changed to focus on education, and everything about my position changed. I was asked to take on the completely different roles of selling contents to teachers and training people. I had no experience in sales, training or education. On top of that, I’m an introvert(内向的人)．I felt more a little outside my comfort zone.
I knew I wanted to grow as an individual and make a serious impact on the company. I told myself that everything feels overwhelming at first and I should at least try. In a way, I felt like I didn’t have a choice. I knew jumping out of the nest was the right thing for me, even though it felt pretty awful.
I was fortunate to be surrounded by very helpful people, both at work and at home. My boss never asked if I thought I could do it; she asked if I was interested in trying.
I spent hours researching my company’s products. I asked lots of questions and spoke to so many teachers that there were soon more good experiences than difficult ones. I looked for opportunities to put in extra effort. The more I did, the better I felt.
Over time, I discovered that the job was something I could do and liked doing. It was incredibly rewarding to see the company grow. I also learned it’s important to take risks and accept new opportunities, even when you’re not sure if you’ll do well. I don’t think there’s anything worse than failing to try. I’m so glad I tried, and it surely paid off.
8．Why did the author want to change her job?
A．She intended to challenge something new.
B．She was paid too little at her old job.
C．She followed her sister’s advice.
D．She got bored of her old boss.
9．How did the author feel after she entered the new company?
A．Excited. B．Curious.
C．Stressed. D．Comfortable.
10．The author could finally handle her job mainly because________．
A．people around her helped her solve the challenge
B．she was hardworking and made a lot of effort
C．she knew she would do well
D．her boss trusted her to try
11．What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To tell readers that failure is the mother of success.
B．To warn about the risks and challenges when changing jobs.
C．To expose risks and challenges in a small and newly founded company.
D．To encourage readers to take on challenges and turn risks into opportunities.
阅读理解C
