Question

read the passage and then answer the question.
do you have what it takes to be a doctor? expect to spend four years in college studying biology or another science as part of your pre - med path. then expect several more years of study to earn your advanced degree. even then, no one is going to call you a doctor. you have to complete a residency before you can even think about setting up your own practice.
which sentence best describes the message of the passage?
a. becoming a doctor is difficult and time consuming.
b. few people understand what it is like to be a doctor.
c. there are other fields besides medicine that pay well.
d. no one really knows the qualifications to be a doctor.

Explanation:

The passage details the lengthy and complex process of becoming a doctor, including college study, advanced degree, residency, etc. Option A directly states that becoming a doctor is difficult and time - consuming, which aligns with the overall content. Option B focuses on people's understanding, which is not the main message. Option C talks about other well - paying fields, which is not the core. Option D is too absolute as the passage implies the process is known (through description) rather than "no one really knows".

Answer:

A. Becoming a doctor is difficult and time consuming.