Question

multiple choice question
read this paragraph. then, answer the question.
how global changes affect you
(1) as businesses expand to serve global markets, new jobs are created in both manufacturing and service industries. (2) global trade also means global competition. (3) the students who will prosper will be those prepared for the markets of tomorrow. (4) rapid changes create a need for continuous learning, so be prepared to continue your education throughout your career. (5) you will have every reason to be optimistic about job opportunities in the future if you prepare yourself well.
what two ideas does the transition “if” in sentence 5 connect?
optimism and leisure time
preparation and optimism
optimism and higher pay
preparation and retirement

Explanation:

In sentence (5), "if you prepare yourself well" is the condition (preparation), and "you will have every reason to be optimistic about job opportunities in the future" is the result (optimism). The "if" connects the idea of self - preparation and the resulting optimism about future job opportunities.

Answer:

preparation and optimism