文章大意:本文是一篇新闻报道。中国的许多农民正在开辟新的职业道路。从无人机操作员到社交媒体网红,中国农民从事的新型工作不仅带来了更高的收入,也为中国农村带来了新生活。
Many farmers in China are exploring new career paths. From drone (无人机) operators to social media influencers, new types of occupations taken on by Chinese farmers not only bring higher incomes but also put new life into China's rural area.
In April 2016, Yu Xiaojun, 28, founded an agricultural machinery services cooperative in partnership with his friends to provide services including sowing, crop protection and harvesting for large farms with drones.
The cooperative now has over 100 sets of machinery and equipment and more than 20 staff members. Many young people ask Yu to teach them how to fly drones.
As a short-video craze sweeps China, many farmers are becoming enthusiastic about sharing their lives online. Livestreaming has become a new farming tool, allowing farmers to reap the benefits of selling goods directly to urban consumers.
Holding a plate of dried sweet potatoes, Zhang Chuanfeng stood in front of a mobile phone to introduce the local products. The 40-year-old farmer is 1.4 meters tall and was worried about his future after struggling in various jobs because he is too short. However, his transition has been a success.
With the support of the local government, Zhang rented a stall and opened his online business. To improve his marketing skills, he attended training courses and learned from other online streamers.
In April 2020, Zhang started livestreaming sales. The products received positive feedback from the market, and that encouraged Zhang to include more types of local specialties in his sales.
His hard work paid off. Now Zhang has over 90,000 followers on the Douyin short-video platform. He made 5 million yuan from sales of local specialties last year. He also volunteered to help locals sell other products including honey, organic eggs and fish through livestreaming.
“Through my efforts, I have lifted my family out of poverty, which was unimaginable before,” Zhang said. “Compared to professional livestreamers, we are just at the primary stage. I hope more professionals will join us and we can build our brand.”
4. What does Yu Xiaojun most likely agree with?
A.Traditional farms should be enlarged in China. |
B.Farmers should have their own modern machines. |
C.Operating drones is popular among young farmers. |
D.Farming needs the support of science and technology. |
5. What was a barrier to Zhang Chuanfeng’s career?
A.His knowledge. | B.His identity. |
C.His height. | D.His background. |
6. Which word can be used to describe Zhang Chuanfeng?
A.Easy-going. | B.Warm-hearted. |
C.Well-educated. | D.Strong-minded. |
7. What can be the best title for the passage?
A.Social Media Is Taking Over | B.Farmers Are in Need of Technology |
C.Drones Are Getting Popular in China | D.Farmers Are Creating New Career Paths |