NS1 Unit 1 Chapter 2

Even though the future seems far away, high school students can start planning for their careers by making good grades and ____________.

• working after school
• joining clubs with opportunities for volunteering  
• choosing courses wisely  
• participating in sports

What name is given to work that earns money to cover basic needs?

• Profession  
• Job  
• Occupation  
• Career

Which of these characteristics applies to people who have a career?

• The type of work they do does not change significantly over time.  
• Over the years their pay remains basically the same.
• Opportunities exist for them to advance and develop their talents. 
• Their hearts are not in their work, and they have low expectations of happiness.

If someone's work requires a considerable degree of specialized study and training, such as law, medicine, and engineering, the work is called a/an______________.

• career  
• work  
• job  
• profession

Most people desire work that has the possibility of __________, or promotion to a higher rank.

• advancement  
• achievement  
• improvement  
• development

What word refers to an activity that serves as someone's regular source of livelihood?  

• Advancement 
• Occupation 
• Avocation 
• Internship

What term refers to the ability to understand a hidden or inward truth?

• Aptitude 
• Empathy 
• Insight 
• Inspiration

A natural ability or talent is an _________.  

• inclination  
• artistry  
• aptitude  
• insight

Physical or mental powers to do certain things are __________.

• abilities  
• assessments  
• aptitudes  
• achievements

Activities or subjects that capture someone's attention are known as __________.

• abilities  
• interests  
• insights  
• aptitudes