We know that choosing a college major can be very hard. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. Here's what you need to know about college majors before you choose.
What is a major?
__1__ Beyond general college requirements, you'll also take a group of courses in a subject of your choosing, such as Chemistry, Literature, or Political Science.
How important is my major?
The major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Many graduates find jobs that have nothing to do with what they studied in college. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college, you will probably need certain courses.__2__
When do I choose a major?
This varies widely across schools and programs. __3__ Others require that you decide upon a major by the time that you set foot inside your first class.
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Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passions. However, keep this in mind: every major has necessary coursework. If you change your major late in the game, it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.
What are minors and double majors?
If one field of study doesn't satisfy your intellectual appetite, consider a minor. A minor is similar to a major in that it's an area of academic concentration. __5__ A double major provides you with an understanding of two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.
A．Can I change my mind?
B．Is my major time－consuming?
C．It's your specialized area of study in college.
D．Most students find one major is more than enough.
E．Some schools may give you one year or more to decide.
F．Many future science doctors major in non－science related fields.
G．The only difference is that it doesn't require as many classes.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了大学选专业前应了解的几个方面，包括专业是什么，专业的重要程度，选专业的时间，是否能换专业以及什么是辅修课程和双学位等。
1．C 根据该段的标题可知，设空处应是对标题的问题作出回答，故C项“它是大学里你学习的专业领域”符合语境。
2．F 该段主要谈到专业并非那么重要。设空前一句谈到“如果你打算在大学毕业后获得专业学位，你可能需要某些课程”，由此可推知，F项承接上文，再次说明专业并非那么重要。故F项符合语境。
3．E 根据设空后的“Others require that you decide upon a major by the time that you set foot inside your first class.”可知，其他的学校要求你第一次走进教室就决定你选择的专业，设空处应是说明一些学校的做法，故E项“一些学校可能给你一年或更多的时间决定”符合语境。
4．A 此处考查段落小标题。由该段中的“Definitely” “If you change your major late in the game, it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.\”可知，该段应是谈到可不可以改变主意，换专业，故选A项。
5．G 设空前一句谈到辅修与主修的相似之处，空处应是讲两者的不同之处，故G项“唯一不同的是，辅修不需要那么多的课程”符合语境。
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