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     San Francisco's Chinatown is the biggest and oldest in the country. It's the third most visited tourist destination in the city. It's also the city's most densely populated neighbor- hood. So why are. businesses in Chinatown struggling?

      In this week's paper, I outline some of the reasons for why Chinatown's crowded streets and busy shops might be declining. Underneath the surface, Chinatown is falling. And the city, local organizations and businesses are trying to figure out what they can do to turn things around.

　　While numbers of people visit Chinatown, they don't stay long and they don't spend a lot of money.  And beyond annual festivals,1ike Chinese New Years,  this month's Moon Festival and last month's Sunday Streets - which drew about 15,000 t0 20.000 people – the neighborhood has a hard time attracting locals.

　　Can you remember the last. time you went to Chinatown ?If you can't, You're not alone. Locals told me that Chinatown doesn't have much to offer them - that the stores are all the same. There are some good eating joints, people said, but they don't know how to find them. Some people even told me that they sometimes go to extreme measures to avoid the neighborhood altogether. But when asked if the-v would like to see Chinatown gone, the answer was always a strong no.

　　　Locals are hopeful that things will get better and traffic will increase when the Central Subway is complete. But chat's not for another five years. at least. And if' new shops or restaurants don't make their way into Chinatown. the same problem of attracting locals will exist.

      Not that Chinatown's going to die. The dragon still has some fire in its belly. And many people are rooting for positive change. The question is, how does Chinatown change without losing the very importance of what makes it unique?

29. Which can we know about Chinatown according to the passage?

    A. Businesses in Chinatown are going well.

    B. Local people like going shopping there.

    C. A great number of people visit it every year.

     D. No period has seen a more prosperous Chinatown.

30. According to the locals we can know that _______.

     A. Chinatown doesn't love to offer them assistance

     B. shops in Chinatown lack their own characteristics

     C. it is hard to buy quality goods at proper prices 

     D. they feel annoyed to see so many familiar faces

31. What is the author's attitude towards Chinatown?

     A. Negative.       B. Sympathy.      C. Hopeful.    D. Indifferent.

32. It can be inferred from the passage ______.

　　A. the Central Subway is under construction

　　B. Chinatown has to make way for subway

　　C. many restaurants have been closed down

　　D. the locals hope Chinatown will be extinct

D

　　Here 's your weekly roundup of who's hiring in town and in nearby St. Charles County and Maryland Heights.

     Who's Hiring: Petco

     Location: St. Charles

     Job: Cashier

     Description: The cashier will help achieve store sales goals while helping to provide cus tomers with the products they need for happy and healthy pets. Petco is looking to you to pro vide exceptional customer service as you perform all aspects of point of sale service - cash, credit and check sales, returns and exchanges: This means offering quick and polite response  to those customers who choose to shop with us.

     Requirements: While a high school diploma is preferred, you must be able to demonstrate basic math skill and strong communication skills. You must be customer service focused and able to interact professionally and effectively through both verbal and written communication with everyone with whom you come into contact.

     To Apply: Apply online .

      Who's Hiring: City of St. Peters

      Location: St. Peters

      Job: Temporary Parks Worker

    Description: Performs general labor to repair and maintain parks, playgrounds. athletic fields, and trails. Operates and performs minor maintenance to light and heavy equipment, power tools, motorized equipment, and vehicles.

     Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. High School graduate certificate. One year of applicable experience. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up t0 50 pounds and carry it a reasonable distance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.

      Pay: $15.27 per hour

      To Apply: Apply in person ,fax t0 636-477-1044. or mail to: #1205-Human Resources. City of St. Peters, P.O. Box 9, St.Peters M0 63376.

　　Who's Hiring: Commerce Bank

　　Location: Maryland Heights

　　Job: Teller

    Description: Responsible for handling deposits, check cashing, money orders, official checks. traveler's checks, and saving bonds. Know customers'  needs and suggest appropriate bank services.  Make referrals  (移交 )to sales staff to assist the branch in meeting its sales goals. Commerce Bank reserves the right to fill all Part Time Teller positions as soon as qualified candidates are identified.

      To Apply: Apply online .

33. If you want to be a cashier

　　A. you should provide customers what they need for free.

　　B. you should make the customers satisfied all the time

　　C. you should exchange ideas with customers freely

　　D. you should select goods instead of helping the customers

34. If you apply for the Temporary Parks worker______  .

   A. you must be an excellent athlete

   B. you should finish the college course

   C. you must be an American citizen

   D. you should have your own vehicle

35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

      A. A teller should make advice for customers wisely.

      B. A parks worker should weigh less than 75 pounds.

     C. You must get in touch with Commerce Bank by phone.

      D. You can earn the most if you choose City of St. Peters.
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