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(2020·6月济南市高三针对性训练)
One of the best ways to pay for college is to find work that helps pay part of the school fee.Here are four types of parttime jobs that provide students with extra income.
Jobs with employer scholarships
Some companies offer help paying for college through scholarship programs.Taco Bell,for instance,offers its parttime employees the chance to win up to a $25,000 award through its Live Más Scholarship.The award can be used toward vocational schools or a twoor fouryear college.Employees must have worked for the company at least three continuous months.
Workstudy
For years the Federal WorkStudy Program has allowed students to earn money through parttime work.Students aged between 16 and 24 who file Free Application for Federal Student Aid may be qualified for the program.While these jobs aren't always on campus,students in workstudy earn at least $7.25 per hour—the state minimum wage.
Paid internships
A paid internship(实习期) can not only help students pay for college but also can open doors for fulltime work after graduation.According to a 2019 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers,nearly twothirds of paid interns received a job offer,while just about 44% of unpaid interns were offered a job.
Ondemand jobs
The gig economy known for its flexible jobs can help students earn cash between classes.These ondemand jobs include completing small jobs,making deliveries or even driving for ridebooking services.Students can typically earn more through ondemand work,ranging from $10 to $20 an hour.
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了可以为大学生提供额外收入以支付部分学费的四种兼职工作。
1.What are the applicants for the Federal WorkStudy Program required to do?
A.Submit an application.
B.Work parttime for years.
C.Accept the minimum wage.
D.Live and work on campus.
A [考查细节理解。根据Workstudy部分的第二句“Students aged between 16 and 24 who file Free Application for Federal Student Aid may be qualified for the program”可知,年龄在16—24岁之间提交联邦学生援助免费申请的学生,才有资格参加这个项目。故选A。]
2.What is the advantage of ondemand jobs?
A.Providing scholarships.
B.Having a fixed workplace.
C.Including an extra award.
D.Offering more job options.
D [考查细节理解。根据Ondemand jobs部分的第二句“These ondemand jobs include completing small jobs,making deliveries or even driving for ridebookings services”可知,这些兼职工作包括完成小任务或送货等。故选D。]
3.Which type is of great help for students to find a fulltime job?
A.Jobs with employer scholarships.
B.Ondemand jobs.
C.Paid internships.
D.Workstudy.
C [考查细节理解。根据Paid internships部分的第一句“A paid internship(实习期)can not only help students pay for college but also can open doors for fulltime work after graduation”可知,带薪实习也为毕业后的全职工作打开大门。故选C。]