A
Many college students want to look for seasonal, short-term or part-time jobs to get extra cash, to stay busy or to get working experience.
Lifeguard
The job is a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun on the beach in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.31, but those with certifications or previous experience may be able to earn a bit more.
Nanny (保姆)
Students can find plenty of positions as parents rush to arrange activities and find care for their children. Students who enjoy spending time with kids, staying active and being outdoors can spend their spare time making money without even feeling like they’re working. Nannies make $14.56 per hour on average.
Camp Consultant
Students who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and monitoring fun outdoor activities are perfect for camp consultant positions. The average hourly wage for camp consultants is $9.28, but those with many years’ experience or specific academic backgrounds may be able to earn more.
Food Server
Although it may not seem like the most attractive way to spend a weekend, working as wait staff allows students to build up their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals at work and educate themselves about different cuisines. However, food servers need to be on their feet for hours at a time, so take this into account before submitting an application. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number.
1. Who are fit for the two jobs of nanny and camp consultant?
A. Students fond of camping.
B. Students interested in traveling.
C. Students enjoying staying with children.
D. Students eager to develop their social skills.
2. What should you take into consideration before applying to be a food server?
A. The way of cooking. B. Long standing time at work.
C. The food you can enjoy. D. Skill in getting tips from customers.
3. Which job pays the most per hour on average?
A. A lifeguard. B. A nanny. C. A camp consultant. D. A food server.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。许多大学生想找季节性的、短期的或兼职的工作，以获得额外的现金、保持忙碌或获得工作经验。文章介绍了几个适合大学生的工作。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据Nanny (保姆)部分中“Students who enjoy spending time with kids, staying active and being outdoors can spend their leisure time making money without even feeling like they’re working. ”那些喜欢花时间和孩子们在一起，保持活跃和户外活动的学生可以在业余时间赚钱，甚至感觉不到他们在工作。和Camp Consultant部分中“Students who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and monitoring fun outdoor activities are perfect for camp consultant positions. ”那些喜欢花时间和孩子们在一起、成为领导者、监督有趣的户外活动的学生是夏令营顾问职位的最佳人选。可知，喜欢和孩子呆在一起的学生最适合做保姆和夏令营顾问这两份工作。故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据Food Server部分中“However, food servers need to be on their feet for hours at a time and must be able to multi-task like professionals, so take this into account before submitting an application.”然而，食品服务员需要一次站几个小时，并且必须能够像专业人员一样同时处理多项任务，所以在提交申请之前要考虑到这一点。可知，在申请成为一名食品服务员之前，你应该考虑需要长时间的站着工作。故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据Lifeguard中“The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.31, but those with certifications or previous experience may be able to earn a bit more.”救生员的平均每小时工资是9.31美元，但是那些有证书或者有经验的人可能会多赚一点。根据Nanny部分中“ Nannies make $14.56 per hour on average.”保姆平均每小时赚14.56美元。根据Camp Consultant中“The average hourly wage for camp consultants is $9.28, but those with many years’ experience or specific academic backgrounds may be able to earn more.”夏令营顾问的平均时薪是9.28美元，但那些有多年经验或特定学术背景的人可能会赚得更多。根据Food Server中“The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number.”平均工资是每小时9美元，但是小费可以提高这个数字。综上对比可知，四个兼职工作中，保姆的工作平均每小时赚的最多。故选B。
