单选题 What should you think about in trying to find
your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These
may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at
mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and
likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the
subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any
specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory
standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have
indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if
history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and
details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing,
which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery and
look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have
had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from
it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow
instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give
correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become
interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a
pat-time job. Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may
be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot
add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend
they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it
is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it
but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at
work.
单选题
Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?
A. The importance of doing well at school.
B. Using school performance to help to choose a career.