Today, it is not easy to choose a career(1). Hundreds of students pass various examinations every year and compete with one another for positions in the various professions which are not so many as there are applicants(2). I would, however, like to choose teaching as my career.

          Teaching is an interesting career for several reasons. As a teacher I can learn many things, especially if I teach to an udder-secondary school(3). If I teach History or English, for example, I have to read many books to make my teaching lessons more interesting to my pupils. Thus, I can acquire more knowledge of the subjects that I teach than what I can learn from the class text books. It is indeed a fact that a teacher learns a lot from the class text books; but that is hardly enough  to make the teacher’s lessons interesting to pupils. A good teacher must therefore read many other books.

          Again, as a teacher, I have to speak well so that my pupils will be able to understand my instructions well. In this way I can improve my powers of expression. Even my pronunciation(4) of words will improve to great extent.

          Further, as a teacher, I shall have enough leisure(5) to read and prepare for various examinations. It is possible today to sit for many important examinations by studying entirely(6) at home. Thus, I can acquire important qualifications(7).

          Finally, as a teacher I will be respected(8) as an educated person. People will assume(9) that I have certain qualifications and show their regard for me and the opinions that I express. Thus, I shall be able to live a happy life.