(1) A successful doctor is scheduled to operate on a patient at 8 a.m., but it has snowed during the night, and driving is difficult. (2) Do you think the doctor will stay home in bed? (3) Not if he or she is professional. (4) This attitude of professionalism is the key to being a successful college student, too. (5) And it is within your reach, no matter how well or how poorly you have done in school up until now. (6) You cannot undo the past, but you can adopt an attitude of professionalism from now on. (7) All you have to do is intend to take school seriously, and the rest will follow. (8) By attending classes, turning in assignments on time, and coming prepared for tests, you will gradually build your skills.

9. The primary purpose of this paragraph is to

a. present facts on student behavior.

b. inspire students to be conscientious.

c. entertain students with a dramatic story about professionalism.