READING 1. SHOULD I MAJOR IN BUSINESS OR ENGINEERING?

According to paragraph 1, what is one reason some students choose majors like history or philosophy?

• They want a subject directly linked to a career.

• They want to follow their academic interests.

• These subjects offer the best financial rewards.

• These subjects require less mathematical knowledge.

According to paragraph 2, what is one similarity between business and engineering majors?

• Both subjects are unrelated to careers after graduation.

• Both subjects avoid the use of mathematics.

• Both subjects are good foundations for graduate school.

• Both subjects are the most popular majors in the U.S.

According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the most popular engineering major in the U.S.?

• Electrical engineering

• Civil engineering

• Mechanical engineering

• Software engineering

According to paragraph 3, why might some women choose to major in business rather than in engineering?

• Business focuses more on communication skills.

• They are discouraged by the difficulty of the program.

• Business majors typically avoid using mathematics.

• Engineering is considered too dull for most women.

According to paragraph 3, one reason for the low percentage of women in engineering fields is that ---.

• engineering requires extensive mathematical knowledge

• society discourages women from pursuing STEM careers

• women are not interested in communication skills

• engineering is not directly linked to a career

According to paragraph 3, what is the percentage of women among U.S. engineers?

• 47%

• 14%

• 10%

• 31%

According to paragraph 3, which one of the following is FALSE?

• Among U.S. college majors, mechanical engineering ranks the 26th.

• There is an equal split between male and female business majors.

• The most popular STEM major for female students is Biology.

• Mechanical engineering is the most popular major for U.S. college students overall.

According to paragraph 4, what is a possible future trend regarding the popularity of business and engineering majors?

• The gender gap in these majors may change as perceptions evolve.

• Engineering will become less popular overall.

• Business will become less popular among men.

• Business will replace engineering as the most major.