B
I’m a student in my third year at Robert Gordon University, but I also work 35 hours a week at Sainsbury's to make ends meet
I constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert, whatever it takes. The work I do at Sainsbury's is very physical like stacking shelves. I am lucky because the amount I lift at work is nothing compared with the weight I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it
I am originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven. Money was always tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but there was no money for luxuries. I worked hard at school though and, with the help of professors, I got the best A-level grades in my class
Unfortunately, though I had applied for "settled "British residential status the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I was not eligible for a student loan. The only way I could afford to go to university was that I got a job that would pay for all my living costs and my parents paid for my tuition fees
I don’t have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, I’d like to have more time to study so I can excel(do much better than most people) at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate, but working hard isnt new for me. Growing up, my parents cultivated in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life.
My dream is to get a job in the NHS. But now, I’m just focused on trying to get the best grades I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future
24. Why does the author work long hours and sometimes overtime every week?
A. To pay for his own living expenses B. To pay for his tuition fees
C. To prove his ability to earn money D. To help his parents pay off the debts
25. What does the underlined word "eligible "in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Responsible B. Anxious C. Qualified D. Accessible
26. Which of the following can NOT be used to describe the author?
A. Sociable B. Hard-working C. Persistent D. Ambitious
27. Which proverb can best summarize the passage?
A. Actions speak louder than words B. God help those who help the themselves
C. A penny saved is a penny earned D. Where there is life, there is hope
