The nature of work is changing. You will probably change jobs numerous times over your lifetime. The idea of a ‘job for life’ doesn’t (1) ______ any more. Your career may involve a range of different jobs. New technology also means that there are new occupations today that didn’t exist ten years ago. Many of these occupations (2) ____ working with computer-based systems, procedures, machinery and the Internet. Many of the occupations of the future will mean being self-employed or (3) in small business. The changing nature of work will provide many opportunities for those (4) ____are prepared for them. This will mean being able to identify opportunities, tackle problems, take initiative, persevere, be flexible and work in teams. It will mean developing the right ‘enterprise skills’ (5) ______ the future. However, choosing a career path is not always easy. For most people there is not one (6) _____ occupation, but several occupations they could do and enjoy. Different occupations will suit you at different times. Your career is your whole working life, which can be made up of a wide range of occupations and involve many (7) _____ in direction. It is important that you take informed choices. It is wise to base your career decisions on a good (8)__________of yourself, as well as a thorough knowledge of the occupations and courses open to you. It takes time to think about yourself to decide what sort of (9) ______ you want, to talk to people and to explore occupations. If you want to find work that is satisfying, (10) ______ , there are no shortcuts – and without this knowledge, you may be tempted to react to whatever luck brings your way. 1. A. create B. exist C. open D. offer 2. A. involve B. satisfy C. apply D. discuss 3. A. searching B. designing C. suffering D. working 4. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose 5. A. of B. at C. in D. for 6. A. true B. right C. soft D. large 7. A. opportunities B. ideas C. changes D. sectors 8. A. understanding B. qualification C. interest D. profession 9. A. fashion B. approach C. lifestyle D. viewpoint 10. A. however B. despite C. furthermore D. although