Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct - word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Career guidance assists high school students in (26)…………..a better understanding of themselves and exploring their potential. Through career orientation workshops and field trips, students can learn about various professions and fields, discover their interests and passions, and develop their own skills, (27)………………. helps them set specific goals and choose suitable paths for personal development.
Having clear career goals helps students become more proactive in their learning process and future orientation from an early age. Tey realize that learning is not only about achieving high grades but also about acquiring knowledge and skills (28)…………….to their future endeavors. (29)……………., career guidance helps students see the connection between what they learn and its practical application in their desired fields, motivating them to study diligently and continuously improve themselves.
Early career guidance enables students to explore their future direction more thoroughly and saves them valuable time. Instead of being confused about career choices after graduation, (30)…………….. students have time to explore, gather information, and define their goals and directions clearly.