文章大意:本文主要介绍为了让游客们在游览澳大利亚海岸附近美丽的岛屿的时候,能够停留更长的时间,旅游官员决定雇一个人住在岛上,写下这个地区的情况以及介绍了被雇佣的这个人的具体的面试以及工作情况。
Each year, two million tourists visit the beautiful islands off the Australian coast. However, most visitors just visit for a day. The tourism officers wanted more people to stay longer, so they decided to hire a person to live on an island and write about the area. “We are looking for someone to tell the stories of the Great Barrier Reef, and we have come up with what we think is the dream job,” explained Anthony Hayes, the Chief Executive of Tourism in Queensland. They posted the job on their website and waited for replies.
In England, Ben Southall was looking online. He saw the job posting. It sounded too good to be true. He immediately made a video about himself. He loved to travel. He described his 40, 000-mile (64, 374-kilometer) trip around Africa. He was a good writer and an excellent swimmer, he explained. In short, he was the perfect job applicant. Then he submitted his application and hoped for the best.
In Australia, the tourism officers in Queensland were very busy. They received 35, 000 applications from people all over the world. They chose 15 top applicants—including Southall. Then they invited these applicants to Australia. The interview was unusual: four days of swimming, diving, and writing blogs about the experience. At the end of the four days, they chose the best applicant: Ben Southall.
This was the beginning of Southall’s amazing experience. From his first day at work to his last, he explored the islands. He swam in the clear, blue water and dived among the coral reefs. He visited local hotels, and he ate at all the best restaurants. “Every day was a different experience: jet skiing, staying in five-star resorts, diving, and then writing about it.” Meanwhile, people were reading his blogs all over the world.
It wasn’t all fun, however. Australia is home to many poisonous (有毒的) creatures such as snakes, spiders, and fish. For most of the time, Southall managed to avoid these creatures. However, in the last week, his luck came to an end. A poisonous jellyfish stung him. Luckily, he recovered and was able to finish his work.
In the end, was this the perfect job? Yes, but Southall discovered that it was extremely hard work. He was under a lot of pressure to write about all his adventures. He had to post videos and photos every day. These videos and blogs attracted more people to the island. So, Ben Southall swam, dived, had a good time, and did a good job. In fact, he had such a good time that he decided to stay in Australia.
29. Why did Southall think he was the right person for the job?
A.He had experience working as a tourism officer. |
B.He already traveled thousands of miles across Australia. |
C.He knew how to make a video about his traveling experience. |
D.He believed his skills and experience prepared him for the job. |
30. The interview process was unusual because ________.
A.the tourism officers received so many applications |
B.the tourism officers chose Southall to take up the job |
C.the applicants had to go to Australia for the interview |
D.the applicants must show they could swim, dive and write |
31. Which of the following are most likely to be found in Southall’s blog?
① Keep away when you meet the poisonous creatures.
② Try all kinds of delicious local food in local top restaurants.
③ Learn skiing and diving in five-star resorts without paying.
④Swim in the clear, blue water and dive among the coral reefs.
32. Which of the following words can best describe Southall’s work?
A.Comfortable and perfect. | B.Relaxing but difficult. |
C.Attractive but dangerous. | D.Interesting and well-paid. |