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Some students prefer a part-time job after class to earn some money and improve themselves. Here are some good companies:
IN-N-Out Burger
It is the best hamburger shop in the west of America. Regarded as one of the best employers, it offers flexible hours and the highest part-time salaries. Above all, the company treats its employees the way they would like to be treated: like family. However, there is no discount offered to its employees.
Position: selling assistant (experience required)
Website: in-n-out.cm
Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks has been at the forefront (前沿) of the United States’ coffee revolution. Working hours are flexible. Fit twenty hours of work into your week. There is also a 30% discount and a free pound of coffee or box of tea every week.
Position: assistant coffee taster (experience required)
Website: starbucks.com
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is the world’s largest natural and organic food selling company. With its focus on organic ingredients, Whole Foods Market is all about health. Working hours are free. Benefits include paid-time off and a 20% discount so you can eat like a king or at least like a top chef in training. There are also training courses on health and food every week.
Position: secretary
Website:wwholefoodsmarket.com.
Lands’ End
Lands’ End is a Wisconsin-based clothes store that focuses on casual comfort and warmth for the great outdoors. Employees (even part-time employees) have the chance to go to a company-owned entertainment center and get a 25% discount on theme parks and movies, and an invitation to the yearly company picnic. Besides, for part-time employees, they can come to work anytime they like as long as they work for 4 hours a day.
Position: salesperson
Website:landsend.com
1. Which company offers its employees the best discount?
A. In-N-Out Burger. B. Starbucks Coffee.
C. Lands’ End. D. Whole Foods Market.
2. Which website should you visit if you are interested in selling clothes?
A. landsend.com B. in-n-out.com
C. wholefoodsmarket.com D. starbucks.com
3. What do the four companies have in common?
A. Related experience is required. B. Training courses are offered
C. Working hours are flexible. D. Employees can get high salaries.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要内容是四家公司招聘员工的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Starbucks Coffee部分的There is also a 30% discount and a free pound of coffee or box of tea every week.星巴克有30%的折扣，每周免费赠送一磅咖啡或一盒茶。可知星巴克的折扣最优惠，故B选项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章的Lands’ End部分的Lands’ End is a Wisconsin-based clothes store that focuses on casual comfort and warmth for the great outdoors.以及Position: salesperson，可知Lands’ End是一家服装店，在招聘销售员，所以如果你对卖服装有兴趣，可以访问landsend.com网站，故A项正确。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章的IN-N-Out Burger部分的…it offers flexible hours,..，Starbucks Coffee部分的Working hours are flexible，Whole Foods Market部分的Working hours are free，Lands’ End部分的they can come to work anytime可知这四家公司都提供灵活的工作时间，故C项正确。
