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Need a Job This Summer?
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs.The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student？Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills，find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for Youth
If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province，you could be eligible (符合条件) for this program，which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.
Who is eligible：Youth 15—18 years old in select communities (社区)．
Summer Company
Summer Company provides students with handson business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible：Students aged 15—29，returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible：Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire，but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities (机会)
Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program，students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service，its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible：Students aged 15 or older.Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.
本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了省政府及其合作者提供的面向学生的四则暑期工作公告。
1．What is special about Summer Company?
A．It requires no training before employment.
B．It provides awards for running new businesses.
C．It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D．It offers more summer job opportunities.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词Summer Company可直接定位到第二则暑期工作公告，而且浏览四则暑期工作公告可以发现，只有Summer Company的介绍里提到了awards(奖励)以及$3,000这样的字眼，由此可知Summer Company的特别之处在于“它为经营新业务提供奖励”。
2．What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?
A．15—18. B．15—24.
C．15—29. D．16—17.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词Stewardship Youth Ranger Program可直接定位到第三则暑期工作公告。根据本部分中的关键句“Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire，but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.”可知，这个项目的年龄要求是16岁或17岁，且在今年12月31日前不能满18岁，故选D项 “16至17岁”。
3．Which program favors the disabled?
A．Jobs for Youth.
B．Summer Company.
C．Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.
D．Summer Employment Opportunities.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词the disabled(残疾人)可直接定位到最后一则暑期工作公告中的persons with a disability，两者属于典型的同义词替换，故选D项。
