运动队旅行协调员：把球员带到他们需要去的地方

Did you know that when your favorite sports team travels for a game, it’s someone’s job to make sure they get from point A to point B smoothly? That’s what Brynnan Norris does for the Savannah Bananas baseball team. 

Although Norris is a lifelong sports fan and travel lover, it took her a while to connect her two interests. But her skills in planning and organization, and her desire to create unforgettable experiences for fans, led her to an exciting career as a sports team travel coordinator (协调员). “The best part of my job is providing a seamless (无缝的) travel experience for our staff, cast, and baseball teams. If I can make their travel days easy, that is a huge win in my book,” says Norris.

Norris grew up in Andover, and was crazy about sports, especially college football. But she never expected to fall head over heels for working with a sports team. At first, she planned events and managed ticket sales. Now, she is devoting herself to creating a smooth travel experience for Savannah Bananas players and staff. 

During college, Norris did internships (实习) to gain real-world experience in event planning. Then, in the summer of 2021, she participated in what she describes as an unforgettable internship with the Savannah Bananas. She worked as a group-ticket and hospitality intern, and met lots of dedicated Bananas fans. She had much fun, and this inspired her to make each fan’s experience the best it could be. In 2022, Norris graduated from college, and she reached out to team management to see if there were any full-time job opportunities. Unfortunately, there was nothing available. Eventually, Norris got a job as an event sales coordinator for a restaurant. And it wasn’t long before the Savannah Bananas got back in touch. They asked Norris to return full-time. In June of 2023, she became the team’s travel and accommodations coordinator. The job keeps her busy. Of the 84 events on the team’s 2024 schedule, 61 are “away” games.

If you’re keen on sports and working with people, the industry has numerous opportunities, from marketing, ticketing, field operations and maintenance, broadcasting, and beyond.

1.What is NOT true about Norris? 

A She is enthusiastic about sports.

B She is bored of travelling far away.

C She is good at planning and organization.

D She is willing to make memorable experiences.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一、二句可知，Norris是一个体育迷，热爱旅行，擅长策划和组织活动，也愿意为粉丝们创造难忘的经历。只有B项不符合原文文意。故选B。

2.Which of the following phrases can replace the underlined part in Para. 3?

A Fall in love with.

B Break away from.

C Take advantage of.

D Pay close attention to.

解析：选A。A 词义猜测题。结合前文内容可知，Norris现在做着与运动队相关的工作，但是她之前从来没有想到自己会如此“热爱”这份工作。故选A。

3.What does the fourth paragraph focus on?

A Why Norris joined the Savannah Bananas baseball team.

B What Norris did for the Savannah Bananas baseball team.

C How Norris started her career in the Savannah Bananas baseball team.

D When Norris travelled for her career in the Savannah Bananas baseball team.

解析：选C。C 段落大意题。根据段首内容可知，2021年夏天Norris加入Savannah Bananas实习，实习结束时她立志于将来从事让体育迷感受更好的工作；2022年大学毕业后她试图在Savannah Bananas找一份全职工作，最终，她在2023年6月成功入职Savannah Bananas开启了她的事业。故选C。

4.What is the real purpose of writing this text?

A To introduce a celebrity in sports.

B To attract readers to play baseball.

C To call for attention to sports industry.

D To present a special job position.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第一段的问句“你知道吗，当你最喜欢的运动队去参加比赛时，有人的工作就是确保他们从A点顺利到达B点？”和接下来介绍的Brynnan Norris作为一名运动队旅行协调员的相关情况，以及文章最后一段“如果你对体育充满热情，喜欢和人一起工作，那么这个行业有很多机会，从市场营销、票务、现场运营和维护、广播等”，再结合选项可知，本文写作的真正目的是介绍“运动队旅行协调员”这个工作岗位。故选D。