1 . Top 4 Traditional Summer Jobs for College Students
With the summer break around the corner, students will be looking for seasonal and short-term jobs for extra cash, to stay busy or to make additions to their resume (简历). The following jobs have been longtime go-tos for many young adults.
Lifeguard
Because summer is the busiest season for pools and beaches, lots of summer jobs exist for strong swimmers. Lots of positions can be found at community and neighborhood pools, while those who live near the coastline can also find positions at public beaches. These jobs are a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.50.
Camp Counselor (辅导员)
Students, who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and overseeing fun, outdoor activities are often the perfect fit for camp counselor positions. Students studying science, for example, can work at a science camp, while those with a creative talent can work at an arts-focused summer program. The average hourly wage for camp counselors is $9.28, but those with years of experience or specific academic backgrounds may earn more.
Sales Associate
Students with a skill for persuasion and helpfulness often enjoy sales associate jobs. Students interested in business, finance or sales/marketing often gravitate (被吸引) towards these roles, but they’re also a great fit for anyone seeking a low-pressure summer position or even just a discount at their favorite store. The average wage is $10.20 hourly.
Food Server
Although it may not seem like the greatest way to spend a summer, working as wait staff allows students to build their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals while working and familiarize themselves with different cuisines. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number hugely.
1. Being a lifeguard means you can___________.A.work indoors only | B.work near your home |
C.have fun with your friends | D.work without certifications |
A.It requires students to be good at outdoor activities. |
B.A background in a specific area may provide an advantage. |
C.It offers the highest average hourly wage among the four jobs. |
D.The experience of babysitting can help you earn more money. |
A.Enjoy free meals. | B.Enjoy lower purchase prices. |
C.Develop a set of new skills. | D.Build a career for sales or marketing. |
A.How to deal with people. | B.How to deal with pressure. |
C.How to grow their patience. | D.How to make different cuisines. |
A.Lifeguard. | B.Camp counselor. | C.Sales associate. | D.Food server. |
2 . As a teen myself, I’ve seen first-hand the pleasing effects of poetry. Not too long ago, I went on stage to read my poetry at a writing workshop (研讨班), thinking anxiously to myself: Would the audience understand me? I felt anxious about what my voice would sound like. At the time, I was 14, and still suffering from a speech disorder (语言障碍) that had affected me since I began talking. As I stood, I experienced a sudden appreciation for the blinding lights. I couldn’t see everyone’s face! That made things much easier. I opened my book and began to read.
After the writing workshop, I gained the confidence to read my own work aloud. I learned that writing wasn’t about pronunciation, but about style and the author’s voice. This lesson helped me grow on endless occasions in my life, convincing me that poetry can have an astonishing influence
One organization that I am part of, WriteGirl, through monthly creative writing workshops, gives girls the skills they need for a brighter future. Although WriteGirl doesn’t only focus on poetry, the organization still uses poetry to teach, inspire girls all across Los Angeles. While the high school graduation rate in Los Angeles is only 80 percent, every year 100 percent of WriteGirl teens not only graduate from high school, but move on to college.
But are these advantages becoming needless with the fast development of technology?
It seems the answer is quite the opposite: technology has opened a whole new world for young poets and writers. On KidBlog, young students can post their poems as a blog post on which others can leave their opinions. The Internet makes it easier for viewers to read poetry. Many people are discovering or rediscovering that poetry is fun and creates many opportunities for self-expression.
As I stepped up to read my writing at the workshop, I learned that poetry is about having a voice, and the courage to use it. With this courage, we free ourselves and become able to influence others.
1. What does the word “that” in the first paragraph refer to?A.The blinding light. | B.The speech disorder. |
C.She couldn’t see others’ faces. | D.She felt anxious about her voice. |
A.It aided her in making a long speech. |
B.It helped her find her own strengths. |
C.It improved her communication skills. |
D.It made her begin to take speech disorder seriously. |
A.It is beneficial to girls’ studies. |
B.It brings out girls’ poetic skills. |
C.It encourages girls to teach poetry. |
D.It helps girls become famous writers. |
A.Poetry is old-fashioned in modern times. |
B.Technology makes creating poetry easier. |
C.Technology serves as a useful tool for poetry. |
D.The Internet slows down the development of poetry. |
A.How poetry gave me a voice | B.Why teens don’t read poetry |
C.Approaches to learning poetry | D.Influence of technology on poetry |
3 . 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. |
A.Gary Vaynerchuk’s | B.Andrew’s Sullivan’s |
C.Pat Flynn’s | D.Rand Fishkin’s |
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. |
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. |
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. |
A.leisure | B.service | C.pleasure | D.motion |
A.it | B.that | C.they | D.them |
—__________ After all, paper books bring us a very different reading experience.
A.Don’t mention it. | B.It depends. | C.I don’t think so. | D.I have no idea. |
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I recently returned from a language study trip to Seoul, Korea, where I had a great time but also experienced some culture shock. Luckily, I had learned about the three phases (阶段) of culture shock before. More importantly, I had learned that they would pass.
Phase one of culture shock is excitement at being in a new and different place. Nothing is boring; everything is interesting every day. I found in Seoul how interesting it is to be in a foreign country, where almost everyone looked different from me and people spoke a different language, how fun it is to have the chance to practice the language in stores and restaurants, and how great it is to order delicious Korean food for a reasonable price and pay no tip!
Then, phase two sets in. That’s when the excitement wears off, and you begin to feel the frustrations (挫折) of living in a foreign culture. I could speak to people in short phrases and sentences, comment on the weather, or get simple directions. But I couldn’t really talk. I had a hard time finding what I needed. Besides, Korean food became dull to me after a while.
I began to find ways to deal with my issues, which is the third phase of culture shock. I found things I liked, things in the foreign culture that made life pleasant. I loved the baths in Korea—so relaxing. So I went to the Dragon Hill Spa in Seoul. I became a frequent visitor to a nice coffee shop. I went to see the palace with a Secret Garden, which sounded attractive. I did not, however, go to all the palaces, temples or museums. That would have been boring for me.
The other part of Phase 3 is acceptance. I wanted to bury myself in Korean culture, but I did not love everything. I had to accept that reality. Knowing what I didn’t like, then accepting it, made me enjoy more what I did like.
1. Why did the author go to Korea? (no more than 5 words)2. What does the underlined words in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word)
3. Why was the author frustrated in Korea? (no more than 10 words)
4. How did the author get to enjoy his life in Korea? (no more than 10 words)
5. Would you like to study abroad? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)