INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you have spent at least one week studying for the test, you should gear up for the test by doing example questions. These may be example questions created by your teacher in a study guide or you may create your own example questions. Create enough test questions to fulfill the structure of the test. For example, if your teacher tells you the test will have ten multiple choice questions total, you should create at least ten to fifteen practice multiple choice questions. If your teacher tells you there will be four true/false questions and four short answer questions, make sure your example test questions follow the same format. For a test on the process of condensation, for example, you may create test questions that cover the major concepts and definitions for this process, such as: "What is the definition of condensation?" "How does water vapor turn into liquid water through the process of condensation?" "What is the difference between condensation and evaporation?" "What is an example experiment that illustrates the process of condensation?" Once you have completed the example test questions, you should look over them and grade them. You may want to enlist a study partner to grade your example test questions for you, such as a peer or a family member. If you are studying with a peer in a study group, exchange test questions with them so you can grade each other. When you grade your test questions, note any questions that you got wrong or could not answer. These gaps in your knowledge can be helpful to identify, as you can then focus on filling these gaps when you review your study materials again. To boost your confidence and ensure you do not have any lingering gaps in your knowledge, have a study partner quiz you using example questions. If you don't have a peer nearby, ask a family member, a friend, or a spouse to act as your tester. Have your study partner read the questions out loud and then respond to the questions out loud. Vocalizing your answers can help you to remember them better and ensure your brain is full of relevant information that will help you ace your science test.

SUMMARY: Do example test questions. Grade your example test questions and identify any gaps in your knowledge. Have a study partner quiz you on the key points the day before the test.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After you have your degrees, skills, and experience, you can start looking for a job. Start by looking at the UN website, but make sure to try other international aid job sites too . Thousands of positions are posted online, so that is a great place to start. You can look for all international jobs, or target a specific place to see what is available. Look for positions marked FS-1, which require the least amount of experience. Start with sites like ReliefWeb, Trust.org, and DevNet. These sites will provide UN positions, along with other opportunities from other organizations to help give you experience. Finding aid work is slightly different than other jobs. You must make sure you have all the qualifications when you apply for an aid job. In your cover letter, emphasize your professional experience, and honestly describe your skills and experience in your CV. For example, if a posting says you have to be fluent in Spanish, don't apply if you can't hold a conversation, complete the interview, or work in Spanish. A high school Spanish class isn't enough. If it says you need experience setting up nutritional programs with youth, that means working with kids at a summer camp isn't enough. Your CV should reflect how your experience aligns with the qualifications. Like any career, becoming a professional international aid worker takes time. You have to spend years getting education and experience. You won't be able to graduate from undergrad and go straight into an overseas job. Often, it takes 10 to 15 years to finally land a job. Nothing you do is a waste. Every volunteer opportunity, every job at a domestic aid agency, and every community program you work with can help build your CV and help get you towards your goal.
Summary: Search for job openings online. Apply for a job for which you are qualified. Be patient.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If it's possible to give your friend another chance, creating a concrete time frame for them to improve performance by coaching or training them toward a specific set of goals. Schedule weekly meetings to discuss improvement. Make it clear that your friend's job will be terminated if the new set of goals is not met in the time discussed. If it doesn't happen, go through with the termination knowing that you gave them as much of a chance as possible. Document your discussion and keep this report with your employee records. You may need to deal with objections by referring to the documentation of your previous conversations, so keep good records. If it's in your power, you might consider reorganizing your friend's job to essentially demote your friend, or give them an opportunity to save face by quitting. You'll need to have a similar conversation, letting them know that their performance isn't up to par, but that you value their friendship and wanted to offer them this opportunity in a job with fewer responsibilities. Organize the position such that your friend's weaknesses might be lessened by the new position, making it a win-win. Your friend either gets to leave the company for greener pastures, or stay on in a position in which there is an opportunity for success. Alternatively, consider a promotion or a transfer. While this might be considered "passing the buck," if you can get rid of your friend without firing them outright, you can avoid the ugly confrontation. If you can get your friend a new job with a similar company, you'll have solved both your problems. It may be that there is too much conflict of interest involved in your firing your friend. In this case, talk to either a supervisor, subordinate, or the HR department at your company to plan for another course of action.

SUMMARY:
Lay out a plan for improved performance. Change your friend's job title or job description. Let someone else do it.