Our readership poll shows that teens are thinking about their futures, specifically about jobs and careers. Our special section addresses their concerns on pages 4-7.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What do all four occupation interviewees say is very important to success?
a) lots of money
b) having hobbies
c) an education
d) a good social life
2. What do the scientist and the attorney have in common?
a) they both have post- graduate degrees
b) they describe their jobs as “fun”
c) they earn less than $30,000 a year
d) they have a lot of free time
3. How does the cinematographer characterize film?
a) as an inspiration
b) as a hobby
c) as a collaborative art
d) as a bad experience
4. According to the architect, what is the main problem with his job?
a) math
b) hectic scheduling and deadlines
c) the average salary
d) client’s reactions
5. If you have had some
college and work at as a dentist’s assistant, what would be your approximate salary?
a) $98,000
b) $72,000
c) $33,000
d) $31,000
Discussion Questions
• In the article titled “After high school, what’s next?” what did Mari say she needed to do in order to better make her choice for the future?
• Why is the symbolism of a crossroads so appropriate to Mari’s situation?
• According to the article “Education is the way out,” what skills are employers looking for in the future? How do they recommend you acquire these skills?
• What kinds of jobs are most available in Los Angeles? What are some possible positions in these fields that could be filled?
• After reading “After educating other youth, I helped slow the spread of AIDS” on page 7, do the students really believe one teen can do a lot to change the world around them?
• What appears to be the most effective way for Heather to get her message across to her audience?
• What are the statistics that scared Heather into educating her peers about AIDS? How do the students feel about those statistics?