题目内容
Among the international students in Canada who are struggling to find a job there after graduation, some of them eventually make it with relative ease. They’re the ones who’ve already built up much internship (实习) experience while still attending university, as their majors offer a co-operative program.
Co-op programs, a feature (特色) of Canadian university programs, allow academic studies to be combined with work experience. During school years, students get to network with employers, gain internship experience in relevant fields, and earn academic credits that count toward their degree or diploma.
Co-op programs are available in most comprehensive universities, like the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University. These programs are not only open to students majoring in business but also to many science and art majors. Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of recent foreign applicants have chosen majors that also subscribe to the co-op program. “It’s easy to understand,” said a senior education counselor. He noted that working opportunities are provided by employers that build bridges with the university and most of them are well-known companies or local government organizations. Moreover, the average salary for interns is as high as C$30,000 to C$40,000 a year.
Students can choose to work during vacations or term times freely. The required duration of the internship for undergraduates ranges from eight to twelve months, or four to six months for graduate students. “The programs also benefit those students who want to apply for immigration,” added the counselor. “That’s because the policies of many provinces in Canada require a certain length of work experience of the applicants.”
1.What’s the main characteristic of co-op programs?
A. They offer a variety of jobs in different fields.
B. They make academic credits easier to gain.
C. Employers work with students on their studies.
D. Students get work experience while at university.
2.What does the example of foreign applicants indicate?
A. Co-op programs are becoming more popular.
B. The average salary for interns will increase.
C. Co-op programs are open to all majors.
D. Companies welcome foreign students.
3.Which section of a website does the text probably come from?
A. Business. B. Education. C. Lifestyle. D. Culture.
阅读快车系列答案假设你是李华， 你的加拿大朋友Bob 给你发了一封电子邮件，想了解一下中国高中生对于大学的选择意向，于是你在班里进行了一次调查。请根据下表的信息，给Bob 回复一封电子邮件，告诉他调查结果，并说明原因。
选择意向和比例 | 原因 |
省内大学25﹪ | 录取机会大；生活习惯相似 |
省外大学70﹪ | 培养独立性；可选学校多 |
国外大学5﹪ | 了解外国文化；有助于学外语 |
注意: 1.词数100左右；
2.电子邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Bob,
Last week I did a survey among the students in my class on what university they want to choose.
Yours,
Li Hua