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

Getting work experience is a good way for young people who are still at school to see whether they would enjoy a particular career. Future employers like to know about their work experience ___(1)___ they think is important for them in the process of recruiting employees. And young people get the chance to consider ___(2)___ possibilities for a future career with working professionals. In addition, they will find these professionals' advice especially helpful thinking about the different choices they will have to ___(3)___.
Work experience often involves uncomfortable situations, ___(4)___ people who are in such situations can learn how to behave appropriately in front of clients and how to respond to things in the workplace. Appearance is also important and they need to dress suitably whether they are going for a job as an engineer or an IT specialist, or a job which is perhaps less technical but equally ___(5)___ such as a medical doctor or a teacher.