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Jenifer Mauer has needed more willpower than
the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree.
That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a
bachelor's degree.
Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a
farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm,
and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended
a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college
education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay
for their schooling.
Jennifer now is married and has three
children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career
and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves:
nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's
Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree
close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with
her kids. Jenifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn
her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old
mother helped take care of the children at times.
Through it all, she remained in good
academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and
missing important events to study. "Some nights my heart was breaking to
have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers," she says.
However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother
earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to
her family-and that's pretty powerful.
(1)
What did Jennifer do after high school?
A . She helped her dad with his work.
B . She ran the family farm on her own.
C . She supported herself through college.
D . She taught her sisters and brothers at home.
(2)
Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?
A . To take care of her kids easily.
B . To learn from the best nurses.
C . To save money for her parents.
D . To find a well-paid job there.
(3)
What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?
A . Her health.
B . Her time with family.
C . Her reputation.
D . Her chance of promotion.
(4)
What can we learn from Jenifer's story?
A . Time is money.
B . Love breaks down barriers.
C . Hard work pays off.
D . Education is the key to success.
答案: C
A
B
C