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Some students prefer a part-time job after class to earn some money and improve themselves. Here are some good companies:
1. In-N-Out Burger
It is the best hamburger shop in the west of America. Regarded as one of the best employers, it offers flexible working hours and the highest part-time salaries. Above all, the company treats its employees the way they would like to be treated: like family. However, there is no discount offered to its employees.
Position: selling assistant (experience required)
2. Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks has been at the forefront(前沿) of the United States’ coffee revolution. Working hours are flexible. Fit twenty hours of work into your week. There is also a 30% discount and a free pound of coffee or box of tea every week.
Position: assistant coffee taster (experience required)
3. Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is the world’s largest natural and organic food selling company. With its focus on organic ingredients, Whole Foods Market is all about health. Working hours are free. Benefits include paid time off and a 20% discount so you can eat like a king or at least like a top chef in training. There are also training courses on health and food every week.
Position: secretary
4. Lands’ End
Lands’ End is a Wisconsin-based clothes store that focuses on casual comfort and warmth for the great out-
doors. Employees(even part-time employees) have the chance to go to a company-owned entertainment centre and get a 25% discount on theme parks and movies, and an invitation to the yearly company picnic. Besides, for part-time employees, they can come to work anytime they like as long as they work for 4 hours a day.
Position: salesperson
1. Which company offers its employees the best discount?
A. In-N-Out Burger. B. Starbucks Coffee.
C. Lands’ End. D. Whole Foods Market.
解析:细节理解题。根据文章中Starbucks Coffee部分的“There is also a 30% discount and a free pound of coffee or box of tea every week.”可知,星巴克的折扣最优惠,故B选项正确。
答案:B
2. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To explain what the best part-time job is.
B. To persuade students to take part-time jobs.
C. To introduce some part-time job opportunities.
D. To compare different kinds of part-time jobs.
解析:主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文介绍了四份兼职工作。故选C。
答案:C
3. What do the four companies have in common?
A. Related experience is required.
B. Training courses are offered.
C. Working hours are flexible.
D. Employees can get high salaries.
解析:细节理解题。根据文章中In-N-Out Burger部分的“... it offers flexible working hours ...”,Starbucks Coffee部分的“Working hours are flexible.”,Whole Foods Market部分的“Working hours are free.”,以及Lands’ End部分的“... they can come to work anytime ...”可知这四家公司都提供灵活的工作时间,故C项正确。
答案:C
