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Studying in the US is extremely expensive. Considering that at top universities in the US fees and living costs can add up to $60，000 per year, it is clear why so many young people decide to find a part-time job. Here are some common part-time jobs for college students.
Waiter/Waitress
Hourly rate：$5．22
Waiters and waitresses usually have minimum salaries, but they earn some tips. No experience is needed for a lot of waitering jobs so it should not be difficult to find one. You can work part time so that you have enough time for your study.
Data entry clerk
Hourly rate：$12．45
To become a data entry clerk, you just have to be a good typist and are willing to spend some time in front of your computer. A lot of these jobs are available online and can be done at home, so it’s a good choice for college students.
Tutor
Hourly rate：$17．78
If you are good at something, maths or languages for example, then you can consider tutoring to earn some cash on the side. It’s also one of the highest paid part-time jobs for college students.
Proofreader(校对员)
Hourly rate：$17．84
Proofreaders must be able to find the errors and correct them of course. If you think you can do that, then this is a great opportunity to earn more than $17 per hour. You can work whenever you want so that you can manage both study and work.
( )1．Many American college students seek part-time jobs mainly to ________.
A．support themselves B．broaden their views
C．learn to be independent D．gain some working skills
( )2．Which word can best describe the work as a data entry clerk?
A．Busy. B．Relaxing.
C．Difficult. D．Flexible.
( )3．To work as a tutor, it is necessary for you to ________.
A．apply for a license B．have special knowledge
C．prepare learning materials D．find a proper teaching place
【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了几个适合大学生做的兼职工作。
1．A 细节理解题。根据第一段“Studying in the US is extremely expensive…it is clear why…”可知，许多美国大学生想做兼职工作主要是为了赚钱养活自己。故选A项。
2．D 推理判断题。根据第三段“A lot of these jobs are available online and can be done at home”可推断，数据录入员的工作很灵活。故选D项。
3．B 细节理解题。根据第四段“If you are good at something, maths or languages for example, then you can consider tutoring…”可知，家教的工作要求具备专业知识。故选B项。
