Read the short paragraphs below and choose the answers (a-d) that best fit each gap. 1) the 20th century there was nothing that could help you achieve labor market success more than a good education. Even today, education is one of the strongest predictors of whether and how much he or someone 2) someone Yet, paid. the rules have changed. High school 3) in 1950 could get you a solid, middle-class job. But a diploma today is a minimum 4) to get nearly any job and, for most, it's not enough to get you into the middle class. 5) of education policy and of career and technical education in particular, 6) incredible changes sin technology and the workforce. education continues to be the cornerstone of 7) And, while degree requirements have changed, preparation and success. 1) a) while 2) a) is employed 31 a) degree 3) a) scholars 4) a) need 7) a) occupation 6) a) b) during b) has employed b) certificate b) stage h) scientists h) have seen h) trade ck for eh being employed c) qualificationa e) obligation e) tutors d) since d) employed d) level d) requirement d) professors e) are avving Career consultants always have a few tricks 8) their sleeve for those looking for a job. Go on and get it right! Read recruitment sections in newspapers and on the Internet. A good 9) job with the promise of long-term employment can be difficult to find, so 10) a temporary job, even if if it is only for a few few months. Every day day in most local newspapers there are attractive advertisementa ents for both full-time and part-time jobs, so don't miss them! take When you've decided to apply 11) a job, send your application with a CV as вооп ва possible. Don't forget to list all your qualifications (degrees and diplomas) and any previous 12) you have with this kind of work. At the interview don't be afraid to ask about working 13) (eg. hours or holidays) but wait for the interviewer to mention the question of starting salary. Money is a delicate issue and being greedy will not get you a job. Dress for success! Put on smart clothes and wear something bright to 14) your confidence at the interview. b) up di traide stable a) why don't 10) 12) 13) a) benefite c) under sanent natant by what if dy frequent ds why not c) if not enhanor c) practice c) frainings raise d) experience d) backgrounds d) expand bi involvemente In Britain, education is 15) between the ages of 5 and 16. Most children go to state schools, and only about 7% 16) fee-paying private schools or public schools. They are famous for their excellence and challenging for unusually clever students, but also appreciative of less academically-gifted p personalities. Young people there are expected to show respect for their teachers and obey e school rules. Students who 17) risk being excluded from school. They teach self-discipline, but creativity also. They are exciting, and at the same time, successful in conventional terms of percentage of examination passes and university entrances. Indeed, these schools 18) students live, work, and play together do seem to have more success in realizing their objectives than any other educational institution educational 10 of our times. 19) all schools work a five-day week; the day day starts at nine and finishes between three and four. The school year is divided into three terms. A typical 20) includes Matha, History, Sciences, Languages, Art, Music, and Physical Education. A lot of schools offer a 21) after-school activities such as choir, drama, and trips to interesting places. The main exams are GCSEs (school-leaving exams at 16), and 1 A-levels (university entrance exams at 18). University students after graduate after completing their first degree, usually in three years. Many st continue their studies for a Master's degree, or a PhD. Many students then 15) a) comprehensive 16) a) visit 17) a) disbehuse b) general b) attend b) behave e) obligatory c) misbehave that about d) compulsory 18) a) where 19) a) closely 20) a) course 21) a) a range of by chick b) around hi curriculum agenda a series of d) badly-behaved di what d) nearty programme ) a diversity of