大學生如何選擇自己的職業University students how to choose their own occupation

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、職業的選擇很重要

2、如何明智的選擇自己的職業

3、你的職業選擇。

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.

每個人在大學畢業後都會面臨擇業的問題，在一個人的一生當中這是很重要的。一個合適的工作能使人工作充滿活力和激情。此外，這對個人和國家都是有益處的。

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.

做一個明智的選擇，畢業生應該至少考慮這兩方面，也就是說,個人的興趣和社會的需求。只有當這兩個方面相連時,一個人纔可以最好的展示他的能力和天賦。如果這兩個因素有衝突,前者,在絕大多數情況下,應該讓位於後者,因爲它的利益刺激人的活力和潛力。

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.

考慮到我未來的選擇，我想做口譯。我喜歡學習外語，特別是英語。再者，在當代社會，國際交流和文化日益重要。然而，稱職的譯員還是遠遠不夠的。所以我決心成爲一名合格的口譯員。