新奇事件簿 传奇摩托车制造商提供梦幻工作

There is a special job opening for eight people who love riding motorbikes, enjoy long, hot summers, and like feeling the wind in their hair. The position is a summer internship² for the legendary³ motorcycle maker⁴ Harley-Davidson. The company is looking for people to learn to ride its bikes and then ride them across the USA all summer. It is offering this job to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the founding of Harley-Davidson. The successful candidates will get special training to ride a Harley and must then share their experiences of their adventures of riding around the USA on social media. The lucky riders must also attend a number of events, including anniversary celebrations.

一份特别的工作正在招聘。该工作只招八个人，他们要热爱骑摩托车、喜欢漫长炎热的夏天以及风吹过头发的感觉。传奇摩托车制造商哈雷戴维森的这份工作是一个夏季实习工作。公司正在寻找这样的人：他们要学习如何驾驶公司的摩托车，然后在夏天，骑着摩托游遍全美。这份工作是为了庆祝哈雷戴维森成立115周年。成功入围的候选人将接受驾驶哈雷的特别训练，他们还必须通过社交媒体分享自己骑着摩托车游览美国的冒险经历。幸运的骑手们还能参加一些盛世，包括周年庆典。

Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich explained why his company wants eight interns¹ to ride motorcycles all summer. He said: "We're continuously working to grow the sport of motorcycling. What better way to engage future riders than to have a whole team of newly-trained enthusiasts⁵ share personal stories as they immerse themselves in motorcycle culture and community – all while gaining marketable career skills. I'm looking forward to following their journeys, learning about their experiences, and seeing them out on the road." To qualify, candidates must show they are good storytellers, be able to use social media well, and describe what freedom means in an essay, video or photo portfolio⁶.

哈雷戴维森CEO马修·莱瓦蒂奇解释了为什么公司要雇8名实习生在夏天骑摩托。他说道：“我们一直努力去发展摩托车运动。没有什么比让一组摩托车狂热新手们分享自己的故事更能吸引未来骑手的了，这些新手们将自己沉浸在摩托车的文化和社区中—不断获取有用的职业技能。我期望跟随他们的旅程、了解他们的经历并看到他们驰骋在路上。” 为了赢得最终资格，候选人必须表现出自己的一个会讲故事的人，擅长使用社交媒体，还能够用文章、视频或照片集的形式描述出自由。

 

1 interns   

n.住院实习医生( intern的名词复数 )v.拘留，关押( intern的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• Our interns also greet our guests when they arrive in our studios. 我们的实习生也会在嘉宾抵达演播室的时候向他们致以问候。 来自超越目标英语 第4册
• The interns work alongside experienced civil engineers and receive training in the different work sectors. 实习生陪同有经验的国内工程师工作，接受不同工作部门的相关培训。 来自超越目标英语 第4册

2 internship   

n.实习医师，实习医师期

参考例句：

• an internship at a television station 在电视台的实习期
• a summer internship with a small stipend 薪水微薄的暑期实习

3 legendary   

adj.传奇（中）的，闻名遐迩的；n.传奇（文学）

参考例句：

• Legendary stories are passed down from parents to children.传奇故事是由父母传给孩子们的。
• Odysseus was a legendary Greek hero.奥狄修斯是传说中的希腊英雄。

4 maker   

n.制造者，制造商

参考例句：

• He is a trouble maker，You must be distant with him.他是个捣蛋鬼，你不要跟他在一起。
• A cabinet maker must be a master craftsman.家具木工必须是技艺高超的手艺人。

5 enthusiasts   

n.热心人，热衷者( enthusiast的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• A group of enthusiasts have undertaken the reconstruction of a steam locomotive. 一群火车迷已担负起重造蒸汽机车的任务。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Now a group of enthusiasts are going to have the plane restored. 一群热心人计划修复这架飞机。 来自新概念英语第二册

6 portfolio   

n.公事包；文件夹；大臣及部长职位

参考例句：

• He remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio.他因为她带着一个大公文包而记住了她。
• He resigned his portfolio.他辞去了大臣职务。