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Hot Spots for Retirees to Start Their Encore Career
Encore Career: Vocational School Instructor
Retire in: Los Angeles, CA
Ever since IBM CEO Ginni Rometty coined the term “new collar” to describe well-paid jobs that require specific skills but not necessarily a degree, vocational schools have made a serious comeback. Apparently instructors are in short supply in sunny L. A. , where there are 13 jobs at vocational schools for every applicant on the market. This is a great opportunity for skilled retirees since, unlike teaching at a public school that requires a state certificate, the only requirement here is that you be a seasoned expert in your field.
Encore Career: Business Consultant
Retire in: Miami, FL
Consulting is a great option for a retired business professional looking to make their own hours, be their own boss, and earn as much or as little as needed to maintain their standard of living. For every consultant in Miami right now there are 13 businesses hoping to hire them. There’s even greater demand here than in Washington D. C. , which is typically considered the consulting capital of the world.
Encore Career: Tourist Wrangler
Retire in: Austin, TX
As the economy continues to boom and more Americans have extra income to spend, the tourism industry has taken off. This is particularly true in Austin, TX, where there were astonishing 36 tourism jobs for every applicant in July. Between four-star hotels, the noisy rock n’ roll scene, and a new food culture, Austin is the place to be if you want to work in service industry.
Encore Career: Supporter of the Arts
Retire in: Charleston, SC
If you’re a Baby Boomer with a degree in the arts, now could be the perfect time to revisit your passion for creativity, especially if you also want to live in the center of southern charm. Between the 14 art galleries on King Street in Old Town, an abundance of acting companies and theaters, and music festivals, it’s not surprising there were 25 jobs for every arty applicant in Charleston.
【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个退休人员可以重新开始职业生涯的热门地点, 以及这些地点的详细情况和职业要求。
1. Which career focuses on an applicant’s skills instead of a diploma?
A. Vocational School Instructor.
B. Business Consultant.
C. Tourist Wrangler.
D. Supporter of the Arts.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句This is a great opportunity for skilled retirees since, unlike teaching at a public school that requires a state certificate, the only requirement here is that you be a seasoned expert in your field. 可知Vocational School Instructor岗位对有技能的退休人员来说是一个很好的机会, 因为不像在公立学校教书需要国家证书, 这里唯一的要求是你在你的领域里是一个经验丰富的专家, 即注重申请人的技能, 而不是文凭。故选A。
2. Which city offers an applicant more job options than the others?
A. Los Angeles. B. Miami.
C. Austin. D. Charleston.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句As the economy continues to boom and more Americans have extra income to spend, the tourism industry has taken off. This is particularly true in Austin, TX, where there were astonishing 36 tourism jobs for every applicant in July. 可知随着经济持续繁荣, 越来越多的美国人有额外的收入可以消费, 旅游业也开始腾飞。得克萨斯州奥斯汀的情况尤其如此, 今年7月, 该地区旅游业的就业岗位达到了惊人的36个。可知奥斯汀给求职者提供的工作选择比其他城市多。故选C。
3. Who is the text intended for?
A. Children. B. Graduates.
C. Retirees. D. Tourists.
【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据文章的标题Hot Spots for Retirees to Start Their Encore Career以及文章主要介绍了四个退休人员可以重新开始职业生涯的热门地方可知, 文章是针对退休人员的。故选C。
【知识拓展】【词汇积累】
particularly adv. 特别是; 明确地
opportunity n. 时机, 机会
take off 起飞; 脱下; 离开; 突然成功
