Asking academic questions beginning with “Why” on one’s
academic background and achievements
學術方面問題 / 描述學歷背景及已獲成就
1. Why did you major in Finance ________ National Cheng Kung University? A. in B. on C. at
2. Why did you choose National Cheng University to pursue a bachelor's
degree _____ Finance? A. of B. in C. with
3. Why _____ you decided to pursue advanced study in this field? A. has B. have C. did
4. Why are you equipped to meet the rigorous demands ____ advanced study in Finance? A. of B. in C. for
5. Why did you perform so well _____ your undergraduate studies? A. about B. to C. during
6. Why did you concentrate _____ developing your analytical skills and research fundamentals during undergraduate school? A. in B. at C. on
7. Why did you refuse several employment offers in the financial sector _____ completing your undergraduate studies? A. on B. after C. in
8. Why ____ you take the highly competitive nationwide university entrance examination? A. were B. was C. did
9. Why are you confident ____ your ability to meet the rigorous demands of graduate study? A. to B. with C. for
10. Why do you feel that you can meet the rigorous demands ____ graduate study?
A. for B. about C. of
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2. Further practice can be found in Unit 3 of Writing Effective Study Plans by Ted Knoy.