阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Get Help Finding a Youth or Student Job
If you’re a student looking for a job, you can get help through these programmes—regardless of your background or circumstances.
Youth Job Connection
You get at least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, a job for up to 6 months, jobcoaching and help with the transition from school to work, or to ongoing employment once the program ends.
Who is eligible(具备条件的): between 16 and 29 years old; not attending fulltime school or training.
Youth Job Connection Summer
You get at least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, summer jobs that last for up to 8 weeks (parttime and afterschool jobs are available if they don’t conflict with school), jobcoaching and help returning to school after the programme ends.
Who is eligible: between 18 and 20 years old; a high school student planning to stay in or return to school, or to move on to postsecondary education.
MARS Studio
You are guided to learn critical skills you need to solve complex 21st century challenges, build networks with peers, coaches, and leaders, and pursue your innovative ideas for bold change in society.
Who is eligible: 8month fellowship for young people aged 18~29.
Starter Company Programme
You get guidance business knowledge and funding to start, grow, or buy a small business. To qualify for funding of up to $5,000, you need to be able to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount.
Who is eligible: between 18 and 29 years old; applicants must not be attending school full time.
1.Which programme is suitable for a 16-year-old student?
A.Youth Job Connection. B.Youth Job Connection Summer.
C.MARS Studio. D.Starter Company Programme.
2.What is special about Youth Job Connection Summer?
A.It is intended for students only.
B.It provides the longest training.
C.It offers business knowledge.
D.It helps return to school after the programme ends.
3.What do all of these programs offer?
A.A well-paid job. B.Paid training.
C.Job guidance. D.High salary.
【语篇解读】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个适合学生的关于职业指导的项目。
1.A 细节理解题。根据Youth Job Connection的最后一句“Who is eligible (具备条件的): between 16 and 29 years old; not attending fulltime school or training. ”可知,16岁的学生可以参与Youth Job Connection。故选A项。
2.D 细节理解题。根据Youth Job Connection Summer的第一句可知,与其他三个项目相比较,该项目的特殊之处为:帮助学生在项目结束后返回学校。故选D项。
3.C 细节理解题。在Youth Job Connection中根据“You get at least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, a job for up to 6 months, jobcoaching and help with the transition from school to work, or to ongoing employment once the program ends. ”可知,Youth Job Connection提供了职业指导。在Youth Job Connection Summer中根据“You get at least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, summer jobs that last for up to 8 weeks (part-time and afterschool jobs are available if they don’t conflict with school), jobcoaching and help returning to school after the programme ends. ”可知,也涉及职业指导。再根据MARS Studio的第一句“You are guided to learn critical skills you need to solve complex 21st century challenges, build networks with peers, coaches, and leaders, and pursue your innovative ideas for bold change in society. ”和Starter Company Programme中的第一句“You get guidance business knowledge and funding to start, grow, or buy a small business. ”可知,以上项目都提供了职业指导。故选C项。