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 (南昌市南昌二中高三冲刺模拟考试D篇)

Fred Marzocchi grew up with dreams of drawing for a living.“There aren’t many ways to make a living with your sketchbook(写生册), but advertising was one of them.”

       After a few hopeless attempts to find a job, Fred became desperate for experience.He found a large drugstore chain with an in-house advertising unit and offered to work for literally nothing.They took him up on the offer, and within weeks not only had he gained professional experience, but the drugstore decided to pay him for his efforts.

       After working for a number or advertising agencies, Fred went on to open his own graphics design and photography business.He often looks back on the offer to work without pay.“I just needed a chance, a start in this business, and I haven’t had to work for free since,” he says with a smile.

       College students who served in internships(实习) were 15 percent more likely to find employment after graduation, and 70 percent believed they were better prepared for the workplace because of their internship experience.

68.From the passage, we can infer_________.

       A.Fred is very good at doing business.

       B.After working for a number of advertising agencies, Fred opened his own photography

       business.

       C.Fred can only make a living by drawing

       D.People with some working experience can have more chance to find a job.

69.Fred offer to work for the drugstore without pay, because_________.

       A.he wanted to show his ability

       B.he thought he would be employed by the drugstore later.

       C.he intended to gain some experience.

       D.he couldn’t find a job in other companies

70.What would be the best title for the passage?

       A.Work for free

       B.Get experience, anyway you can

       C.Experience ---the most important thing

D.How Fred became successful

答案  68.D  69.C  70.B

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