Question

【题目】Twenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or, if they were creative enough, to take up singing. But today, things stand differently.

According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, a UK company, the “dream job” of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger, or “vlogger”. The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as much as 40 percent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.

This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.

In the past, the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a computer camera can become a star. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting with their fans about everyday life.”

However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame(名声) and fortune. For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever.

Although being vloggers is popular, some young people choose to follow careers that don’t necessarily earn them fame, but allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies. Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that’s enough for him.

【1】What is the passage mainly about?

A. Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their job.

B. The Internet is influencing young Britions’ career choice.

C. The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios.

D. Young Britons can not find jobs without the Internet.

【2】Why do more and more young Britons choose to be vloggers?

A. Vloggers can earn greater fame and more money on the Internet.

B. There is too much competition in the traditional show business.

C. The Internet makes it convenient to enter show business.

D. Anyone with a computer will surely become a star.

【3】What can we infer from the fifth paragraph?

A. Only a few vloggers can be successful.

B. A vlogger can not earn fame and fortune.

C. People often see the bright side of being a vlogger.

D. Dreams will always remain to be dreams.

【4】What do young people like David do on the Internet?

A. Learn from others.

B. Become an online hit.

C. Hold running races.

D. Mix jobs with hobbies.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】本文介绍英国年轻人的梦想职业。

【1】B

主旨大意题。根据第二段最后一句The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as much as 40 percent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.和第三段第一句This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media.可知，互联网正影响着年轻Britions的事业选择。故选B。

【2】C

推理判断题。根据第三段This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.可知，互联网使进入演艺圈更方便。故选C。

【3】A

推理判断题。根据第五段第一句what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame(名声) and fortune.可知，只有几个视频博主可以成功。故选A。

【4】D

推理判断题。根据最后一段中Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that’s enough for him.可知，像David这样的年轻人把工作和业余爱好结合在一起。故选D。