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Reading 1/1:
1) Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
A. It's well worth the low cost of an education if you find work that makes you happy and helps others in the process.B. It's well worth the high cost of an education if you find work that makes you happy and helps others in the process.
C. While meaningful work is important, not all people can afford to pursue careers that make the happy but leave them struggling financially.D. The money that you spend on a degree and what it earns you are important to consider, but college should also help students find ways to live meaningful lives.
2) Which of the following describes the author's purpose in the text?
A. to stress the importance of viewing college as a way to develop jobs skills, as well as determine what is important to you B. to encourage students not to think about money when they're choosing a degree or career to pursue
to discourage students from pursuing careers in business, as people are generally dissatisfied with their lives
C.D. to encourage students to pursue careers that help other people, as they are usually the most enjoyable and meaningful
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3) How does the author's discussion of the woman who quit her job and went back to school contribute to text?A. It shows how our society encourages young people to pursue high paying jobs rather than meaningful ones.
B. It provides an example of someone who used her education to prepare for a job that felt meaningful to her.
C. It emphasizes the financial sacrifice that must be made in order to do meaningful work.
D. It stresses the idea that salaries and college debts don't matter, as long as what you're doing makes you happy.
4) Which statement best summarizes the young woman's experience after she changed her career?
A. Changing careers negatively impacted the relationships she had with coworkers.B. The sacrifices she made financially outweighed the personal fulfillment she gained.
C. The job she took after leaving the investment bank was not as financially rewarding.
D. Despite the economic losses, her decision to pursue a meaningful job brought her happiness.
5) In the passage, why does the author mention the average debt of college graduates?
A. To emphasize the importance of selecting an affordable college.
B. To discourage students from considering medical school.
C. To encourage students to prioritize earning potential over personal fulfillment.
D. To highlight the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education.
6) What does the passage imply about the colleagues of the woman in the investment bank?
A. They encouraged her to pursue a career in medicine.
B. They were satisfied with their high-paying jobs.
C. They believed that education was not important for success.
D. They were financially successful but lacked fulfillment in their work.
7) What does the passage suggest about the relationship between money and job satisfaction?
A. Money alone does not guarantee a meaningful and fulfilling job.
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