阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Teacher, Lawyer, Doctor—when someone says “career”, these classic jobs are the first ones you think about, right? We’ve found four uncommon careers with awesome and unusual benefits.
Chief Listening Officer
You may not have heard of a Chief Listening Officer, but they’ve probably heard from you. CLOs closely monitor social platforms and conversations to keep an eye (and ear!) on what’s being said about their company or brand. Your work enables a fast response to any and all complaints, questions, or misinformation.
Why it’s awesome: This job is on the rise. As more organizations rely on social media for market research and customer service, the position of CLO will only become more important.
Food Stylist
Mouth-watering restaurant commercials and wasteful magazine photographs of delicious food don’t come easy: It takes the work of a food stylist to make it all happen. Armed with cooking skills, creative style, and tools ranging from lipstick to lard, you get food ready for its photograph.
Why it’s awesome: This is one of those rare cooking jobs that provide chances to create, but don’t require you to slave away in a restaurant kitchen.
Global Mobility Consultant
As a global mobility consultant you help employees make smooth transitions (过渡)into their new homes—whether it’s in Bangkok, Berlin, or the next state over.
Why it’s awesome: If you’re the type who enjoys traveling and likes learning about other cultures, systems and traditions, this career could be a perfect fit. As companies continue to expand across borders, this position is expected to grow by 21 percent over the next few years.
Computational Linguist
Computational Linguists help computers and humans communicate with each other. More specifically, you create computer programs that can translate, transcribe, and comprehend regular, human language.
Why it’s awesome: This field is the front line for exciting technological areas like speech recognition and artificial intelligence. In other words, you could help create robots.
21. What does a Chief Listening Officer do?
A. Do market research. B. Listen to chief officers.
C. Respond to customers’ opinions. D. Track social platforms and conversations.
22. What is vital if you want to be a food stylist?
A. Hard work in a restaurant kitchen. B. Restaurants and delicious food.
C. Cooking skills and creativity. D. Commercials and magazines.
23. What may contribute to the growing need for global mobility consultants?
A. People’s love for travel. B. People’s interest in other cultures.
C. Employees ‘desire for great progress. D. Companies ‘tendency to expand globally.
24. What are computational linguists good at according to the text?
A. Both computers and languages. B. Communicating with others.
C. Speech recognition. D. Artificial intelligence
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四种不同寻常的职业及其优势。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Chief Listening Officer下列第一段中“CLOs closely monitor social platforms and conversations to keep an eye (and ear!) on what’s being said about their company or brand. Your work enables a fast response to any and all complaints, questions, or misinformation. (首席倾听官密切监控社交平台和对话，以保持关注（和倾听！）关于他们公司或品牌的评论。)”可知，首席倾听官的职责是追踪社交平台和对话。故选D项。
22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Food Stylist下列第一段中“Armed with cooking skills, creative style, and tools ranging from lipstick to lard, you get food ready for its photograph. (有了烹饪技巧、创意风格和从唇膏到猪油的各种工具，你就可以为照片准备食物了。)”可知，如果你想成为一名食物造型师，烹饪技巧和创造力是最重要的。故选C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Global Mobility Consultant下列第二段中“As companies continue to expand across borders, this position is expected to grow by 21 percent over the next few years. (随着企业继续跨国扩张，这一职位预计在未来几年将增长21%。)”可知，公司向全球扩张的趋势可能导致全球流动顾问需求的增长。故选D项。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据Computational Linguist下列第一段“Computational Linguists help computers and humans communicate with each other. More specifically, you create computer programs that can translate, transcribe, and comprehend regular, human language. (计算语言学家帮助计算机和人类相互交流。更具体地说，你创建的计算机程序可以翻译、转录和理解正常的人类语言。)”可知，计算语言学家擅长计算机和语言。故选A项。
