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Practice Listening: Highlight Correct Summary ID: #887 Medium Job Knowledge

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You can get a good qualification in journalism what employers actually want is practical rather than theoretical knowledge there's no substitute for creating real stories that have depended it by strict deadlines so right for your school magazine then maybe try your hand at editing once you've done that for a while start requesting Internship the newspapers in the area the short-term and paid the definitely worthwhile since instead of providing you with money will teach you the skills every 21st century journalist has to have likely now articles creating web pages taking good digital pictures so on. Most supporters keep a copy of every story they've they've had published on secondary school onwards narcotics and you need them to get a job indeed a few impressive ones can be the deciding Factor in whether you're not creating a portfolio now it will show off your development.

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Getting a job in journalism requires relevant experience, such as writing articles which meet specific deadlines. Temporary internships with local papers are helpful, and so is building an early portfolio. Employers in new industry care more about practical knowledge in journalism, and you’re advised to practice your editing skills. You’re also advised to build up a portfolio after graduation. There are different ways for you to get a job in journalism, and the easiest method is through unpaid internships. In addition, it is worth building up a set of cuttings in a portfolio from secondary school onward. Qualifications in journalism are not as important as practical skills, so one need to develop a lot of necessary and practical skills, such as communication. You’re also advised to take courses like how to create web pages.

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Option 1: "Getting a job in journalism requires relevant experience, such as writing articles which meet specific deadlines. Temporary internships with local papers are helpful, and so is building an early portfolio."
Explanation: This option accurately captures the main idea of the text, which emphasizes the importance of practical experience in journalism, specifically through writing articles under deadlines and gaining internships. The text states that employers prefer practical knowledge and mentions the value of internships and building a portfolio, aligning perfectly with this summary.
Option 2: "Employers in new industry care more about practical knowledge in journalism, and you’re advised to practice your editing skills. You’re also advised to build up a portfolio after graduation."
Explanation: While this option mentions the importance of practical knowledge, it incorrectly suggests that editing skills should be practiced after graduation. The text emphasizes starting with writing and editing during school, not after graduation. Additionally, it does not mention 'new industry,' which is not relevant to the text.
Option 3: "There are different ways for you to get a job in journalism, and the easiest method is through unpaid internships. In addition, it is worth building up a set of cuttings in a portfolio from secondary school onward."
Explanation: This option incorrectly states that unpaid internships are the easiest method to get a job, while the text highlights temporary paid internships as beneficial. Furthermore, it does not accurately reflect the text's emphasis on the necessity of writing articles and meeting deadlines, which are crucial for building a portfolio.
Option 4: "Qualifications in journalism are not as important as practical skills, so one need to develop a lot of necessary and practical skills, such as communication. You’re also advised to take courses like how to create web pages."
Explanation: This option misrepresents the text by suggesting that qualifications are not important, while the text does not dismiss qualifications but rather emphasizes practical experience. It also introduces the idea of taking courses, which is not mentioned in the text. The focus is on gaining experience through writing and internships, not formal courses.

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