1 . Being a blogger can be a good business. Don’t you believe it? Read on!

Meet Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vaynerchuk.com)

Gary Vaynerchuk is a New Yorker who gained Internet fame because of a video blog that talked about everything related to wine. Through online blogging, he built his wine business from a $3-million-dollar-a year wine retail (零售) store to a $60-million-dollar wine wholesale business. Gary Vaynerchuk has built a multi-million dollar empire relating to his personal brand.

Meet Rand Fishkin (moz.com)

Rand Fishkin is a college dropout who started blogging about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) back 2022 while working for a family-run web development company. He was also providing SEO consulting services for a few small clients. SEOmoz has left the consulting business since then and focuses on creating awesome SEO software instead. The company makes millions of dollars each month.

Meet Pat Flynn (SmartPassiveIncome.com)

Pat is one of the most inspirational bloggers in the world. After losing his job, he was forced to struggle to support his growing family. He started a website called Smart Passive Income to track his progress with various websites and online money-making projects. He has built a massive following and readership thanks to his honesty. Over the last 6 months, Pat has earned, on average, around $50,000 USD per month.

Meet Andrew Sullivan (thedishdaily.com)

Andrew started his blog, The Daily Dish, near the end of 2020. By the middle of 2023, he was receiving about 300,000 unique visits per month. Just this year, Andrew made some big changes and decided to work on The Daily Dish full-time: On launch day in 2023, the blog reportedly took in over $330,000, charging $20/month per reader.

1. After Gary Vaynerchuck started his video blog, ________.

A．he spent most of his time making videos

B．his wine business really took off

C．he loved learning about wine

D．his online security has been threatened.

2. If you’re interested in software, whose blog would you most probably visit?

A．Gary Vaynerchuk’s	B．Andrew’s Sullivan’s
C．Pat Flynn’s	D．Rand Fishkin’s

3. Why would people most probably visit Smart Passive Income?

A．To learn how to make money online.

B．To learn how to find a job online.

C．To read very inspiring real-life stories.

D．To know about the history of various websites.

4. What do we learn about The Daily Dish?

A．It’s run by a company.	B．It’s famous for its blogger’s honesty.
C．It’s mainly about how to cook.	D．It earns money by its visits.

5. What can we learn from these bloggers’ experiences?

A．Being a successful blogger is very difficult.

B．The Internet has greatly influenced our life.

C．Successful bloggers can make a great fortune.

D．Everyone can succeed as long as she doesn’t quit.

2 . Job for You!

Family Alliance Meal Delivery Family Alliance is looking for people who can deliver hot Chinese meals one to two   times a week for people with disabilities in north suburban Fairfield County. All applicants must have a driver's license and access to a car. Gas will be covered for each delivery. Working hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays For more information, contact Charles Chen at cchen@famd.com Or call 740-6668988

Lancaster Design We provide full furnishings, like donated kitchen equipment and furniture items, for the new homes of people who were oncehomeless.        We need people who can work at our warehouse （仓库）sorting and packing items to be delivered to families, repair donated furniture and more. Candidates will be matched with a task based on skill set. Interested? Submit your application to www.lancasterdesign.org Or call 740-6119735

Lancaster Weekly Would you like the opportunity to earn extra cash close to home? If so we have a vacancy in our team which would suit you. Both adults and youngsters aged 13+ are required to deliver our newspaper. You may have to cover some distance. Bicycles are available if needed. Working hours: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturdays For more information Call 740-6538360

Parkview Nursing Home Caregivers are wanted. We seek people who are patient and caring, and who have   experience and interest in working with older adults. As part of the package, initial and follow-up training sessions are provided and accommodation is available if required. For more details, visit us at Unit 3 Park View Lane Or contact Ellen White at 740-6968399

1. Which job requires a driver's license?

A．Delivering meals.

B．Delivering newspapers.

C．Working at the warehouse.

D．Working at the nursing home.

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the Lancaster Design job?

A．Applicants are expected to design furniture.

B．Work is arranged according to one's skill set.

C．It involves collecting furniture from homes.

D．It favors applicants who are homeless.

3. A middle-school student is most likely to be hired by.

A．Family Alliance Meal Delivery

B．Lancaster Design

C．Lancaster Weekly

D．Parkview Nursing Home

4. Which number should you call if you want to work with the elderly?

A．740-6668988.

B．740-6119735.

C．740-6538360.

D．740-6968399.