3. ____ Ask yourself: Do I want a high salary or more free time? Do I want to work from home or travel? Do I want to live in a city or the countryside? Create a list or even a vision board to picture your future. Having a clear idea of what you want to achieve can help you make better decisions about your future job. |  | 4. ____ The things you care about deeply can shape your decisions and direction in life. Do you care about teamwork, helping others, creativity, or job security? Think about the kind of company culture you'd enjoy. What kind of boss or coworkers would help you do your best work? Knowing these priorities can lead you to a more rewarding path.
5. ____ It's important to know how much money you can earn. Use the Internet to research typical earnings. Check income ranges based on the area where you want to live. Some cities have a higher cost of living than others, so check and compare before you choose. |  | 6. ____ Some jobs are growing fast, while others are disappearing. Make sure the job you want is likely to last and grow. Look for careers that offer long-term stability and opportunities to learn new skills.
7. ____ Different careers require different levels of education. Some need only a short course, while others (like doctors or lawyers) need many years of study. Find out how long the preparation takes and what it might cost. This can help you get ready for college. |  | 8. ____ One of the best ways to understand a job is by speaking with a person who does it every day. Try arranging a brief conversation with a professional to learn more about their role and career path. Ask them about their daily tasks, challenges, and what helped them succeed. Be sure to thank them afterward and keep in contact.

3 | Write 3-4 sentences to summarise the main idea of the article. Use your own words to explain what the article is mostly about.

4 | Study the boldfaced words in the introduction and choose the correct option to complete each part of the rule. Both despite and although show unexpected results or contrast.
1. A full sentence (subject + verb) follows _____ . a) despite b) although |  | 2. A noun or verb + ing follows _____ . a) despite b) although