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【题目】Part-time jobs for 15 and 16 years olds

Waiter / Waitress A job as a waiter or waitress is a good choice for 16-year-olds. Not only can one earn $9-$12 an hour, but they can also get the tips (小费). Most people that visit a restaurant don’t just have good food. They come here to relax and have a good time. Besides serving food quickly, a young waiter who talks to them politely with a smile on his face will make the diners enjoy their time at the restaurant.

Work in a library If one is fond of books, working in a library is another suitable choice. Besides the pay is good, it offers a lot of free time when students can actually sit down and finish their homework. So on returning home, they would have time to hang around with friends or just relax. So working in a library is an excellent part-time job for teens, especially for school students.

Internet jobs There are many ways of making money through online jobs like clicking on advertisements, visiting sites and signing up with them. However, such online jobs don’t pay well. A better Internet job for teens is to complete online surveys. These are quite simple surveys that usually ask one about his/ her opinions and ideas. Many companies use these ideas to make products designed for teenagers.

【1】What does the writer think of the job as a waiter/waitress?

A. It needs a period of training.

B. It pays much more than other jobs.

C. It can improve one’s leadership skills.

D. Making diners comfortable is part of the job.

【2】A student who is busy with his research paper will probably choose to work ______.

A. in a restaurant B. in a library C. on the Internet D. in an IT company

【3】The writer wrote this text to ______.

A. tell us the importance of doing part-time jobs

B. advise teenagers how to choose a part-time job

C. teach young people how to make lots of money

D. introduce his/her experience of doing part-time jobs

【4】Why do some companies ask the teens to do surveys?

A. The teens have more free time.

B. They can pay less to the teens.

C. They need advice to make products for teens.

D. The teens usually express their true opinions.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】B

【4】C

【解析】试题本文是一篇招聘广告，招聘对象为15~16岁，内容为服务员，图书馆管理员，网络调查的兼职。

【1】D细节辨析题。根据第一段They come here to relax and have a good time.“顾客来到这里放松身心，度过愉快时光。”可知答案为D。

【2】B推理判断题。根据第二段Besides the pay is good, it offers a lot of free time when students can actually sit down and finish their homework.“除了报酬丰厚外，如果学生需要坐着或完成家庭作业，这份工作提供了很多的自由时间。”故答案为B。

【3】B主旨大意题。通读全文，作者介绍了waiter/waitress, work in library, Internet jobs的好处与坏处，以及工作内容，故答案为B。

【4】C细节辨析题。Many companies use these ideas to make products designed for teenagers.“很多公司通过调查使产品更适合青少年”；故答案为C。