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 part­time course. I had to leave my job with the family，and got work helping out at a kindergarten.

　　Now I've got a full­time 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.

　　9．What is the author's present job?

　　A．Working part­time in a college.

　　B．Taking care of children for a family.

　　C．Helping children with their schoolwork.

　　D．Looking after children at a kindergarten.

　　10．When staying with the two girls' family, the author ________.

　　A．was paid for extra work

B．often worked long hours