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I really love my job because
I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the
job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would
never have that sort of career.
I wasn't an excellent student
because I didn't do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I
might do and found I didn't have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn't
the type to have a career.
I then found myself a job—looking after two
little girls. It wasn't too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed
to live in so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in
the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she'd give
me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn't often work out. I was getting
extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early
mornings with the children.
One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification if I wanted to work with children. I didn't think I would be accepted because I didn't take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.
Now I've got a full-time job
there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you
could have a career, even if you aren't top of the class at school.
(1)
What is the author's present job?
A . Working part-time in a college.
B . Taking care of children for a family.
C . Helping children with their schoolwork.
D . Looking after children at a kindergarten.
(2)
When staying with the two girls' family, the author ______.
A . was paid for extra work
B . often worked long hours
C . got much help from her boss
D . took a day off every other week
(3)
Why did the author leave her first job?
A . She found a full-time job.
B . She was fed up with children.
C . She decided to attend a part-time course.
D . She needed a rest after working extra hours.
(4)
What has the author learned from her own experiences?
A . Less successful students can still have a career.
B . Qualifications are necessary for a career.
C . Hard work makes an excellent student.
D . One must choose the job he likes.
答案: D
B
C
A