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Among the international students in Canada who are struggling to find a job there after graduation, some eventually make it with relative ease.They're the ones who've already built up much internship (实习) experience while still attending university, as their majors offer a cooperative program.
Coop programs, a feature (特色) of Canadian university programs, allow academic studies to be combined with work experience.During school years, students get to network with employers, gain internship experience in relevant fields, and earn academic credits that count toward their degree or diploma.
Coop programs are available in most comprehensive universities, like the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University.These programs are not only open to students majoring in business but also to many science and art majors.Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of recent foreign applicants have chosen majors that also subscribe to the Coop program.“It's easy to understand，” said a senior education counselor.He noted that working opportunities are provided by employers that build bridges with the university and most of them are wellknown companies or local government organizations.Moreover, the average salary for interns is as high as C$30,000 to C$40,000 a year.
Students can choose to work during vacations or termtime freely.The required duration of the internship for undergraduates ranges from eight to twelve months, or four to six months for graduate students.“The programs also benefit those students who want to apply for immigration，” added the counselor.“That's because the policies of many provinces in Canada require a certain length of work experience of the applicants.”
语篇解读：本文介绍了加拿大的一些大学针对留学生的合作项目。该项目为留学生提供了工作机会。
1．What's the main characteristic of Coop programs?
A．They offer a variety of jobs in all fields.
B．They make academic credits easier to gain.
C．Employers work with students on their studies.
D．Students get work experience while at university.
解析：选D 细节理解题。通读全文可知，第二段介绍了该项目的特点。根据第二段的第二句“During school years, students get to network with employers, gain internship experience in relevant fields, and earn academic credits that count toward their degree or diploma.”可知，该合作项目的主要特点是学生可以在大学期间就获得工作经验，故D项正确。
2．What does the example of foreign applicants indicate?
A．Coop programs are becoming more popular.
B．The average salary for interns will increase.
C．Coop programs are open to all majors.
D．Companies welcome foreign students.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第三段的第三句“Statistics show that nearly 30 ...to the Coop program.”可知，数据显示，将近30%的外国留学生选择的专业都支持该合作项目；据此可以判断，文中提及该例旨在说明该项目越来越受到留学生的青睐，故A项正确。
3．Which section of a website does the text probably come from?
A．Business. B．Education.
C．Lifestyle. D．Culture.
解析：选B 推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了加拿大的一些大学针对留学生的一种合作项目。该项目为留学生提供了工作机会。据此可以判断，本文与教育相关，可能来自网站上的教育版块，故B项正确。
