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What does the word "specialization" mean in the context of careers?

• Having a wide variety of skills and jobs

• Focusing on a particular area and becoming especially good at it

• Working on everything without choosing a specific field

• Learning about careers without actually working

Why is specialization considered a good idea when choosing a career?

• It allows a person to be average at many things

• It helps in improving everyone's standard of living

• It makes it harder to find a job

• It prevents a person from learning new skills

According to the text, how has the practice of doctors changed over time?

• Doctors now treat fewer patients than before

• Doctors used to specialize, but now they treat everyone

• Doctors used to treat everyone, but now many specialize

• Doctors have stopped treating certain illnesses

What is an example of specialization improving our standard of living, as mentioned in the text?

• People specializing in painting or pouring concrete make better homes

• Farmers choosing to grow many different crops

• Musicians learning to play every instrument in the orchestra

• Doctors treating only one patient at a time

How many years before the games begin are cities chosen to host the Olympics?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

What is the first step in the process of choosing an Olympic host city?

• The IOC visits the candidate cities

• Cities send an application to the IOC

• The group votes for a city

• City leaders present their plans

How many cities does the IOC choose to study further after receiving applications?

• Three

• Six

• Nine

• Twelve

What do IOC members do after studying the applications?

• They immediately choose the host city

• They visit the candidate cities and talk with city leaders

• They start building facilities

• They host the Olympics

Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2012?

• PyeongChang

• Madrid

• London

• Beijing

How much did London spend on the opening ceremonies for the 2012 Summer Olympics?

• $15 million

• $15 billion

• $40 million

• $40 billion