A Big Decision: Maria's Journey

According to the passage, why did Maria lose her job?

• She wanted to study full-time

• Company downsizing

• Poor performance reviews

• Relocation to another city

What two activities is Maria currently balancing?

• Volunteering and travel blogging

• Part-time café work and online digital marketing studies

• A full-time office job and evening classes

• Childcare and entrepreneurship

Complete the sentence: Maria plans to apply for a _______ position soon.

• full-time

• temporary

• part-time

• volunteer

Who offers to help Maria with her resume?

• Her manager at the café

• Her cousin Elena

• Her best friend David

• A career counselor

What emotion did Maria feel after losing her job?

• Relieved

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Excited

Which field is Maria studying online?

• Project management

• Data science

• Digital marketing

• Graphic design

Maria turns a setback into an opportunity by:

• Finding a new way to succeed after facing a challenge.

• Giving up when things get difficult.

• Ignoring her problems and hoping they go away.

• Blaming others for her setbacks.

If Maria receives a strong employment offer, what will she do?

• Negotiate part-time hours only

• Reject it to keep studying

• Take the offer

• Wait another year

Fill in the blank based on the passage: Maria believes that things will _______.

• get better

• stay the same

• get worse

• fall apart

Which statement best captures Maria’s belief about success?

• Success is mostly luck

• Success depends on effort, continued learning, and focus

• Success comes only from knowing the right people

• Success requires immediate results