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Finding a winter job is often a proof (证明) that you’re growing up, and it’s also a way to make money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!
Retail (零售) Sales
Retail offers plenty of opportunity for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from$ 10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are taking on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.
Food Service
A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the chance to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 4005077 for more information.
Babysitter (临时保姆)
This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care，social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction (互动) with kids. Got a question? Just call 4005076.
Housekeeping
This type of work can bring in about $ 5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn about the tourism industry (旅游业), so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff，and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 4005079
1. Which of the following jobs may offer teens the most money in one hour?
A. Retail Sales B. Babysitter
C. Food Service D. Housekeeping
2. Which number would you call if you intend to teach in the future?
A. 4005075. B. 4005079.
C. 4005076. D. 4005077.
3. Who is the text mainly written for?
A. Teens faced with communication problems.
B. College graduates looking for a job.
C. Teens wishing to start their own business.
D. Teens expecting a part-time job in the winter.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了在寒假做兼职的好处，并介绍了几种适合青少年的寒假兼职工作。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Retail (零售) Sales中“This type of work can pay from$ 10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are taking on.( 这种工作每小时的报酬从10美元到15美元不等，这取决于你承担的职责)”可知，零售工资待遇为每小时10美元到15美元；Food Service中“It also comes with the chance to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. (它还有机会每小时挣8到10美元)”可知，食品服务业工资待遇为每小时8到10美元；Babysitter (临时保姆)中“it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly(通常每小时支付6到8美元)”可知，临时保姆的待遇为每小时6到8美元；Housekeeping中“This type of work can bring in about $ 5 an hour (这种工作每小时能挣5美元)”可知，家政工作待遇为每小时5美元。由此可知，零售工作的待遇最高，为每小时10美元到15美元不等。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Babysitter (临时保姆)中“This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care，social work or any other field…(对于希望从事教学、儿童保育、社会工作或任何其他领域的青少年来说，这是一个很好的选择……)”和“Just call 4005076”可知，如果你在将来希望从事教学的工作，可以拨打电话4005076。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Finding a winter job is often a proof that you’re growing up(找到一份冬季工作通常证明你已经长大了)”，第二段中的“Retail offers plenty of opportunity for teens who are looking for a job.( 零售业为找工作的青少年提供了大量的机会)”，第三段中的“A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public.( 对于喜欢与公众交流的青少年来说，食品服务行业的工作是很自然的选择)”及第四段中的“This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care(对于希望从事教学，儿童护理的青少年来说，这是一个很棒的选择)”可推知，本文是写给想要在寒假找兼职的青少年的，故选D。
