Analyzing Career Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website — Quiz
Question 11 • 26-27 ERWC A/B 9800E 9801E
Read the excerpt from "Career Planning for High Schoolers." Summer or part-time employment is another way to get experience. Paid jobs allow you to earn money, which can help you learn how to budget and save for future goals or expenses. For some students, summer is a great time to explore careers through employment. As the chart shows, young people worked in a variety of industries in July 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Now, read the chart. Expand Image How does the chart enhance the information in the excerpt?
Answer
A
It shows which industries employ teens and young adults.
B
It illustrates the positive effects of youth employment.
C
It shares legal regulations about youth employment.
D
It supports the claim that work can interfere with studies.
Explanation
The excerpt says young people worked in a variety of industries, and the chart gives information about those industries. This helps readers see which industries employed teens and young adults. It does not provide legal rules or show how work affects school or students’ finances.
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