Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic Choosing an occupation. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

1、职业的选择很重要

2、如何明智的选择自己的职业

3、你的职业选择。

Every individual faces the problem of choosing an occupation after graduating from university, which is of great importance in one’s whole life. An appropriate occupation makes a man work with vigor and zest. Besides, it is beneficial for both the individual and the country.

每个人在大学毕业后都会面临择业的问题，在一个人的一生当中这是很重要的。一个合适的工作能使人工作充满活力和激情。此外，这对个人和国家都是有益处的。

To make an advisable choice, a graduate should take into account at least two aspects, namely, individual’ interest and the demand of the society. Only when the two aspects are connected, can a man show his ability and talent to the best advantage. If the two factors conflict, the former, in most cases, should give way to the latter, for it‘s interests that stimulate one’s vigor and potential.

做一个明智的选择，毕业生应该至少考虑这两方面，也就是说,个人的兴趣和社会的需求。只有当这两个方面相连时,一个人才可以最好的展示他的能力和天赋。如果这两个因素有冲突,前者,在绝大多数情况下,应该让位于后者,因为它的利益刺激人的活力和潜力。

In regard to my choice in the future, I want to work as an interpreter. I am keen on learning foreign languages, English in particular. Moreover, in the contemporary society, international exchange in economy and culture has been growing significantly. However, competent interpreters are far from enough. So I am determined to be a qualified interpreter.

考虑到我未来的选择，我想做口译。我喜欢学习外语，特别是英语。再者，在当代社会，国际交流和文化日益重要。然而，称职的译员还是远远不够的。所以我决心成为一名合格的口译员。