高一英语：高一英语阅读理解练习(3)

　I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career（职业）。

　　I wasn‘t an excellent student because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn‘t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn’t the type to have a career.

　　I then found myself a job， looking after two little girls. It wasn‘t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in， so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week， she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately， it didn‘t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up， because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.

　　One Sunday， I was in the park with the children， and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification（资格证书）if I wanted to work with children. I didn‘t think I would be accepted because I didn’t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family， and got work helping out at a kindergarten.

　　Now I‘ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career， even if you aren’t top of the class at school.

　　56. When staying with the two girls‘ family，the author ________.

　　A. was paid for extra work

　　B. often worked long hours

　　C. got much help from her boss

　　D. took a day off every other week

　　57. Why did the author leave her first job？

　　A. She found a full-time job.

　　B. She was fed up with children.

　　C. She decided to attend a part-time course.

　　D. She needed a rest after working extra hours.

　　58. What has the author learned from her own experiences？

　　A. Less successful students can still have a career.

　　B. Qualifications are necessary for a career.

　　C. Hard work makes an excellent student.

　　D. One must choose the job she like.