With a million 18-25s unemployed,it’s not an easy time for young people looking to get on the job ladder.However,through the statistic I saw an opportunity that I decided to take.Throughout the past years I have worked hard to develop a number of projects to help young people gain an advantage in their careers and in life.With the support of Levi Roots,who created Reggae Reggae sauce.I founded UnITe Computing in 2011 and since have enjoyed working with clients(客户) such as Google UK,the University of Australia and others.Though this journey has had its ups and downs,I am proud of how far we have come.
The main issue I have faced so far in my business life has been gaining the trust of others.If you are 19,not very many people believe you when you say you run a number of businesses.In fact I have been laughed at and even told to get a job by some.This was a major obstacle I had to face.To overcome it I simply established a professional and positive reputation among colleagues,friends and in the media in order to build credibility for myself and my businesses.Age should not limit your ability to succeed and I have gained more respect due to my willingness to give back and reward the communities which support me.
One of the young business people I personally support is Ryan Farquharson who runs Lovethequote.com.He says,“To anybody that has an urge to run their own business I would absolutely say go for it,anyone can do it!”
It’s this go-getting attitude that I firmly believe needs to be encouraged and developed among today’s young people.The“one million unemployed youth”statistic is a key drive for change and an opportunity to get up and make something of yourself,you simply have to go for it and pick up support.That is what my journey and my story aims to inspire.
【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。面对很多年轻人找不到工作的现状,同样身为年轻人的作者从中嗅得商机并创办了自己的公司,帮助其他年轻人赢在起跑线上。
1.The author established the company because he .
A.failed to find a satisfying job
B.enjoyed working for himself
C.followed Levi Roots’ advice
D.spotted a chance of success
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“through the statistic I saw an opportunity that I decided to take...I founded UnITe Computing”可知答案。
2.The underlined word“obstacle”in Paragraph 2 means .
A.pressure B.difficulty
C.frustration D.disappointment
答案:B
解析:词义猜测题。由于年龄小,作者不能取得别人的信任,因此如何取得别人的信任成为作者在创业途中碰到的最大“难题”。
3.By mentioning Ryan Farquharson,the author wants to .
A.show the achievement Ryan Farquharson has made
B.encourage young people to turn to him for support
C.explain what is the most important thing to succeed
D.introduce the right attitude young people should have
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It’s this go-getting attitude that I firmly believe needs to be encouraged and developed among today’s young people”可以看出,作者提Ryan Farquharson主要是想引出他说的话。作者认为当今年轻人都应该有他的这种态度。
4.Which of the following words can best describe the author?
A.Determined and generous.
B.Considerate and optimistic.
C.Sympathetic and productive.
D.Adventurous and responsible.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知,面对别人的质疑,作者并未放弃,而是通过努力让别人改变对自己的看法,由此可以看出作者很有决心;再根据第二段中的“my willingness to give back and reward the communities which support me”不难看出,作者非常慷慨。
