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We all have fond memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A-levels. So now that summer has arrived, let’s take full advantage. It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling.

Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26, so make the most of cheaper rates while you’re eligible.

Overseas volunteering won’t amaze future employers, but it can be very useful. Finding a reliable (可靠的) company that won’t cheat you is important, as is discovering a program that interests you. There are plenty of websites where you can see other people’s suggestions.

Of course for most of us, money is tight. To avoid overspending you can combine employment and vacation. Hannah Warn, a psychology (心理學(xué)) student at the University of Winchester, is spending her summer at Camp America where students enjoy a good time on a summer camp. “Being thrown into something where I don’t really know what to expect is exciting,” she says. “It gives me a chance to experience being away from home in a different way.”

Those with a talent for languages might also consider working abroad as an au pair (互惠工人). The work may be a chance to involve yourself in a new culture while your employer pays most of the bill.

If you have an idea of the sort of career you’d like, getting work experience is wise. In many careers, graduating with only your degree to show for your three or four years just won’t make it. Send applications (申請) off early and to as many places as possible. Make sure you take a well-earned break this summer.

1.It can be inferred from the passage that .

A. students who quit school will pay more for travel

B. students may enjoy lower-price tickets when traveling

C. students should have a longer summer vacation than ever

D. students will be offered part-time jobs during the vacation

2.The underlined part “you’re eligible” in Para. 2 can best be replaced by “ ”.

A. you have more free time B. you’re tired of school life

C. you enjoy traveling a lot D. you’re of the right age

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the example of Hannah Warn?

A. Camp America offers jobs to students.

B. Psychology students are good at saving money.

C. Students had better choose a camp related to their future job.

D. A camp is a good place to combine employment and vacation.

4. According to the passage, who is more likely to get a job after graduation?

A. John, who got excellent academic records during his university years.

B. Lily, who worked abroad as an au pair during summer vacations.

C. Tom, who got working experience related to his future job in college.

D. Mary, who got a degree after studying four years in a famous university.

Answer 1

1.B

2.D

3.A

4.C

【解析】本文是一篇說明文，旨在鼓勵學(xué)生們在假期一邊旅行一遍打工。一面是放松自己的同時能夠節(jié)省花費(fèi)，另一面則是為將來的工作做準(zhǔn)備。

1. course for most of us, money is tight對于我們大多數(shù)人來說錢都是很緊的，所以可以推斷出學(xué)生會想要在旅行時獲得低價票。故選B

2. go up greatly when you turn 26, 當(dāng)你26歲的時候票價會大幅上升，所以后面劃線句子的含義中一定包含著和年齡有關(guān)的意思，故選D

3. avoid overspending you can combine employment and vacation.為了避免過度話費(fèi)，你可以將旅行和工作結(jié)合起來。然后就是問題中的例子，所以分析推斷 Camp America 對學(xué)生提供工作，故選A

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