High school graduates are faced with a decision of whether to pursue a bachelor’s degree or a full-time career. Students who receive their bachelor’s degree are also faced with a decision of ___1___to pursue a master’s degree or a fulltime career . ___2___ decisions involve an additional degree versus a career. The following discussion relates to either one of these decisions.
___3___the appropriate decision varies ___4___among students, some general guidelines ___5___consideration. Students ___6___conduct a cost-benefit analysis of decision to pursue an additional degree. Some of more obvious costs are___7___, the forgone on-the-job experience that could ___8___earned by working instead of going to school. Some possible benefits of pursing an additional degree are more marketability in the job market, a higher starting salary, and ___9___ potential to be promoted.
The cost and benefits of ___10___an additional degree can vary significantly among majors. ___11___the costs and benefits just identified, other ___12___also deserve to be considered. For example, some people may need a ___13___from school and would prefer to begin their career right away. Others may ___14___best in school ___15___continuing their education while the previous coursework is ___16__fresh in their minds.
A common suggestion is that ___17___should get the most ___18___an additional degree by working full-time for a few years and then returning to school. The on-the-job experience may allow for greater understanding and appreciation of coursework.___19___, the cost of such a strategy can be high. It is difficult for people to feel motivated on a job, ___20___ they will quit in a few years to pursue an additional degree.
1. A. when B. where C. whether D. how
2. A. Both B. Either C. Each D. Neither
3. A. When B. While C. Whether D. Where
4. A. to B. from C. around D. among
5. A. conserve B. reserve C. deserve D. preserve
6. A. should B. could C. would D. might
7. A. fees B. tuition C. education D. schooling
8. A. be B. have C. have had D. have been
9. A. a lot B. much C. great D. greater
10.A attaining B. sustaining C. containing D. maintaining
11.A.In spite of B. In addition to C. By means of D. Without exception
12.A. factors B. elements C. ingredients D. components
13.A. leave B. stop C. break D. rest
14.A.uniform B. reform C. conform D. perform
15.A. with B. by C. on D. at
16.A somewhat B. somewhile C. somehow D. anyhow
17.A. someone B. anyone C. one D. each
18.A. off B. away C. out of D. with
19.A. Whenever B. Whatever C. Wherever D. However
20.A. to know B. knowing C. to be known D. being known
