My Major Problem

Decision-making is something I struggle with. In fact, I'd rather have someone else make decisions for me.

As I sat in a crowded information session(咨詢會) at a college last summer, I was again faced with the pressure of making a decision. 26_____He then asked each of us to give our intended

major. I looked at my mother with panic.

" A major? " I said. "I can' t even decide what socks to wear to school! " I wanted to say I was undecided. But as my turn to speak approached, my confidence decreased.

27_____I watched the girl in front of me. She was searching for some obscure(鮮為人知的) major. I realized I couldn't just say undecided. So, when my turn came, I uneasily said, "I want to

major in business I could feel” liar” written all over my face.

28_____I felt ashamed. "Why couldn't I have said that?" " I thought. The admissions adviser even said that a lot of people are uncertain. That is why students have to decide until the end of the

second year.

I have no idea what I want to do with my life. All I know is that I don't want to do anything that involves blood. 29_____This isn't really narrowing it down I 've been told many people start college with one major, and graduate with agree in something totally different.

After my experience at the information session, I 've learned not to be afraid of saying I'm "undecided. "I know now that I am not the only one uncertain about future studies. I'm still experiencing a "major" problem. 30_____    

A．Everyone before me had declared a major.

B．So I’ve narrowed my list down to anything but medicine.

C．The admissions officer asked us to introduce ourselves briefly.

D．In the end, only one brave person said she was undecided.

E．Admissions advisors help you to make decisions.

F．However, I’m confident I’ll find a solution. 

I got a high score for my first essay. 

• A、True

• B、False

• C、Not Given

Task l

16. Paragraph 1：

17. Paragraph 2:

18. Paragraph 3:

19. Paragraph 4：

20．Paragraph 5:

A．Deborah’s marriage

B．Deborah’s life on the farm

C．Deborah’s life after leaving the army

D．Deborah’s military life

E．Deborah’s joining the army

F．Deborah’s family background 

Task 2

21．Deborah was sent to others’ home because ______. 

22．Deborah became a teacher by ______. 

23.Deborah went into the army by ______. 

24．Deborah left the army after ______. 

25．Deborah was a hero ______. 

A．teaching herself on the farm

B．for her unusual courage

C．a doctor discovered her secret

D．her family couldn’t support her

E．dressing and behaving like a man

F．for her excellent teaching