Matric Notes Class 10th English Book Exercise Chapter 9 Selecting the Right Career Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Short Question Box Question 

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Vocabulary

A. Give meaning of each word as used in the lesson.

• Word: Disciplines
• Meaning: Areas of study

• Word: Flooded
• Meaning: Saturated

• Word: Scope
• Meaning: Range

• Word: Significance
• Meaning: Importance

• Word: Trends
• Meaning: Current Direction

• Word: Pathway
• Meaning: Track

B. Use these words in sentences.

• Word: Advantageous
• Sentence: Business of sugar proved advantageous for me.

• Word: Innovative
• Sentence: Mr. Amanat is an innovative teacher.

• Word: Rewarding
• Sentence: I want to go for a rewarding career.

• Word: Aptitude
• Sentence: I took aptitude test yesterday.

• Word: Considerations
• Sentence: You must keep these considerations in view.

C. Identify the difference between these terms after consulting the dictionary.

Degree, Certificate, Diploma, Course

Degree: The qualification obtained by students who successfully complete a university or college course.

Example: 1. My sister has a master degree from Punjab University.

    2. I have a degree in Chemistry from Punjab University.

Certificate: An official document proving that you have completed a course of study or passed an exam; a qualification obtained after a course of study or an exam.

Example: A Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Diploma: A document showing that you have completed a course of study or part of your education.

Example: 1. A High School diploma 2. She is taking a diploma in management studies.

Course: A period of study at a college or university that leads to an exam or a qualification.

Example: 1. A degree course 2. A two-year postgraduate course leading to a masters degree.

D. Give a name to each of the following persons.

1. A person who reports for a newspaper.

Ans. Reporter

2. A person who introduces performers at a concert.

Ans. Compere

3. A person who takes charge of a school.

Ans. Principal

4. A person who gives evidence in the court.

Ans. Lawyer

5. A person who repairs boots and shoes.

Ans. Cobbler

6. A person who is skilled in the science of plants.

Ans. Botanist

7. A person who designs buildings.

Ans. Architect

Reading Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions.

Q1. What were some famous careers for the young people in the past?

Ans. Some famous careers for young people in the past were to be a doctor, a pilot or an engineer.

Q2. Nowadays non-traditional careers are more appealing to young minds? Why?

Ans. Today life has become more dynamic and innovative. That’s why non-traditional careers are more appealing to young minds.

Q3. What is meant by the “right profession”?

Ans. Right profession means a profession that is in accordance with the interest and taste of the person. It also guarantees a profitable subsistence and mental satisfaction.

Q4. Why is it important to consider the scope of any field?

Ans. The greater the scope of any profession is, the better social status it offers to us. So, it is important to consider the scope of any field because it helps to choose a right profession.

Q5. Is there any need of proper career counseling department? Why?

Ans. Yes, there is  a dire need of proper career counseling department because this department can determine the personalities of students. It can observe and analyze their interests. It can also suggests them suitable career according to their aptitude.

Q6. How can career counselor help the young people?

Ans. Career counselors can play a key role in guiding the youth towards a rewarding profession. Secondly, 14-15 year old students are not mature enough to make life changing decisions. So, it is career counselors who can guide them in all matters concerned.

Q7. Which career do you want to opt for?

Ans. I want to go for teaching. It is a very noble profession. It is the teacher who makes doctors, engineers, lawyers and judges etc. Without the teachers no profession is possible. So, I would love to be a teacher.

Box / Additional Questions

Q1. In past, why did people want to become a doctor, an engineer or a pilot?

Ans. In past, people wanted to become a doctor, engineer or a pilot because these disciplines were thought to be the only fields that could offer rewarding career.

Q2. Explain the phrase “profitable livelihood.”

Ans. “Profitable livelihood” means rewarding and benefitting career.

Q3. How do career counselors help you choose right profession?

Ans. Career counselors help us choose the right profession by guiding the students and parents about the right careers. They are generally well informed about the trends in the market.

Q4. Which of these profession have interested you the most? Why?

Ans. I am more interested in Mass Communication because there is great scope of this discipline. It is the age of glamour and I have the pressing urge to earn fame by being a part of it.

B. Read the text again and put relevant information into the graphic organizer showing problem and solution.

Ans. Problem: Selecting the right career.

Solution: (i) Keep scope of any field like market demand and future stability in view.

(ii) Seek guidance from career counselors and successful students.