My Plans for the Future 1. When did you begin making plans for the future? 2. How long did it take you to decide on your career? 3. Did anybody help you to make your choice? 4. Why have you decided to work and study at the same time? 5. What is your future profession? 6. Why do you think it is an important profession? 7. What traits must a good TV reporter have? 8. What subjects are the most useful to become qualified in the profession? 9. Is the knowledge of a foreign language necessary in your job? 10. Would you rather have a dull well-paid job or an interesting but poorly-paid job?

I began making plans for the future when I was a teenager, probably around the age of fifteen or sixteen. At that time I started to think seriously about what kind of person I wanted to become, what work could make me happy, and what I was good at. Before that, the future seemed very abstract, but later I understood that my choice of profession would influence almost every part of my life. That is why I started paying more attention to my interests, my abilities, and my personal goals.

It did not take me a very short time to decide on my career. I cannot say that I made the choice in one day. It was a gradual process that took several years. At first I considered different professions, because many of them seemed attractive to me. However, with time I realized that I was most interested in journalism, especially television reporting. I understood that I enjoy communicating with people, learning new facts, analyzing events, and sharing information with others. Step by step this profession became the most suitable for me.

Yes, some people helped me to make my choice. First of all, my parents supported me and encouraged me to think seriously about my future. They did not force me to choose a specific profession, but they gave me useful advice and helped me understand the importance of responsibility and education. My teachers also influenced me a lot. Some of them noticed that I was good at speaking, writing, and expressing my thoughts clearly. Their support gave me more confidence. Besides, I was inspired by professional journalists and TV reporters whose work I watched on television.

I have decided to work and study at the same time because I believe it is a very practical and useful combination. Study gives me theoretical knowledge, while work gives me real experience. In my opinion, modern life requires not only a diploma but also practical skills. If a person only studies, they may know many facts but not understand how to apply them in real situations. On the other hand, if a person only works without proper education, they may lack important professional knowledge. That is why combining work and study seems to me the best way to develop. It is not easy, of course, because it requires discipline, patience, and good time management, but it helps a person become more independent and better prepared for the future.

My future profession is a TV reporter. I find this profession exciting, dynamic, and socially important. A TV reporter informs people about events happening in the country and in the world. This can include politics, culture, education, science, sports, and everyday social problems. A reporter often works in different places, meets different people, and has to react quickly to changing situations. That is one of the reasons why I am attracted to this job.

I think it is an important profession because information plays a huge role in modern society. People need reliable news in order to understand what is happening around them and to make decisions in their lives. A TV reporter helps society stay informed. Good reporters can draw attention to serious problems, tell the truth about important events, and even influence public opinion in a positive way. In some cases, journalists help people by exposing injustice, corruption, or social difficulties that might otherwise remain unnoticed. So this profession is not only interesting but also useful for society.

A good TV reporter must have many important traits. First of all, they must be communicative, because they constantly interact with different people. They should be confident and able to speak clearly and convincingly in front of a camera. They also need to be curious, because a reporter must always want to learn more and ask questions. Another necessary quality is responsibility, since people trust journalists and expect truthful information from them. A TV reporter should also be observant, hardworking, energetic, and emotionally stable. Sometimes reporters work under pressure, in dangerous conditions, or with very little time, so they must be able to stay calm and professional. In addition, honesty and objectivity are extremely important, because journalism should be based on facts, not on rumors or personal bias.

The most useful subjects for becoming qualified in this profession are languages, literature, history, social studies, and information technology. Native language and literature are important because a reporter must speak and write correctly, clearly, and expressively. History and social studies help to understand political, cultural, and social events better. Knowledge of psychology can also be useful, because reporters often communicate with very different people and should understand human behavior. Information technology is necessary too, since modern journalism is closely connected with digital media, video editing, and online communication. Public speaking and media studies are also very valuable for this profession.

Yes, knowledge of a foreign language is definitely necessary in this job. Today the world is very interconnected, and many important events happen internationally. A TV reporter who knows a foreign language, especially English, has many advantages. They can watch foreign news sources, read international materials, communicate with foreign colleagues, and interview people from other countries. It also gives access to a much wider range of information. In addition, knowledge of a foreign language can help a reporter work on international projects or even build a career abroad. So I believe that foreign languages are not just useful but essential for a successful journalist.

As for the last question, I would rather have an interesting but poorly-paid job than a dull well-paid job. Of course, money is important because every person needs financial stability and wants to live comfortably. However, I think that doing boring work every day only for money can make a person unhappy and tired of life. Work takes a large part of our time, so it should bring not only income but also satisfaction. If a job is interesting, a person usually does it with enthusiasm, develops faster, and feels more motivated. In the long run, love for one’s profession often leads to success and better opportunities. That is why I would choose a job that inspires me, even if at the beginning it is not very well paid. For me, personal interest, self-realization, and the feeling that my work matters are more important than just a high salary.