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Ⅰ.阅读理解 (2017·山西省高三年级四校联考)For some studentsent skills and seek employment that helps their educational goals. “College costs are high，and young adults also want the amenities (便利设施) that extra money bringsin Michigan.However，he warns，“School is my students’ fulltime job.” Studies show that students who work are more confident and possess better time management skills than students who are not employed.In addition to offering a paycheck，some independence and satisfaction，a parttime job can provide teenagers with both training and experience.Working teaches students about responsibility and can also reinforce (充实) what they are learning in school.“Colleges want to find candidates who demonstrate maturityesponsibility，independence，and initiative，and good workers certainly demonstrate those important character traits，” Boshoven says.“Employers can write excellent recommendation letters for the students who have worked for them.” On the other hand，experts agree that students who work more than 15 to 20 hours per week often experience lessened school success，which can lead to dropping out entirely.Working long hours can also limit opportunities to build friendships and explore interests that enhance a teenager’s intellectual and emotional development. The major point that students should keep in mind is the importance of balance.Dan Crabtree，College and Career Counselor at Wheaton Academy in Illinois，explains，“We want our students to establish a healthy balance in life and work to maintain it throughout their lives.” If working will interfere with completing school work，participating in extracurricular activities，spending time with family and friends，or getting enough rest，it may not be a wise decision. | 
