【推荐2】Wanted, Someone for a Kiss

We’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programs. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

Father Christmas

We’re looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays,10:30-16:00.

Excellent pay.

Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.

Wealden District Council

Software Trainer

If you are aged 24—45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of £15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A．Wealden District Council.

B．Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre.

D．Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who .

A．is aged between 24 and 40.

B．may do some training work.

C．should deal with general duties.

D．can work for about a month.

3. What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?

A．One with GCSE grade C level.

B．One having good computer knowledge.

C．One with some office experience.

D．One trained in producing music programs.

【推荐3】Nanny (保姆)Positions

Applicant Requirements:

·Be at least 21 years of age.

·Have a minimum of 3 years of private in-home childcare experience.

·Provide phone and e-mail information for 2 recent childcare employment references.

·Provide current US work authorization.

·Be able to make a minimum one-year commitment.

Battery Park

Here is the schedule: Monday 2:30 pm—6:30 pm, Tuesday 4:30 pm—6:30pm, Wednesday 3:30 pm—6:30pm, Friday 7:30 am—6:30 pm. Children include 2 girls and a boy. Responsibilities include children’s care, playful engagement (参与)and organization of their spaces and belongings, children’s laundry and evening baths.

Brooklyn

The schedule is Tuesday to Friday from 11 am—7 pm. One 6-month-old boy. Responsibilities are all related to the baby and his care. You'll monitor and promote his continued strong development, provide clothing care and healthy meal options. Please like cats; they have an animal friend.

Forest Hills

The schedule is Monday to Friday from 2:15 pm—7:15 pm. A boy aged 9 and a girl aged 5. Responsibilities include school pick-ups, homework help, children’s meal preparation and keeping the common areas tidy. There are no pets, no travel and there is a weekly housekeeper for deep cleaning.

The Upper East Side (UES)

The schedule is Monday to Thursday from 2:30 pm—8 pm and Fridays from around noon—7:30 pm. Children include a 3-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl. Responsibilities are all child-related and a willingness to work alongside the full-time nanny to help with meal preparation. Must swim and drive.

For more information, please call 1-212-333-6411.

1. What is required of all applicants?

A．Living in the US for three years.

B．Working as a nanny for at least one year.

C．Working for no less than 30 hours per week.

D．Offering former employers’ phone numbers.

2. When is the working time for the Battery Park position?

A．Monday morning.

B．Tuesday morning.

C．Wednesday morning.

D．Friday morning.

3. What is a responsibility for the UES position?

A．Taking care of a cat.

B．Helping prepare meals.

C．Cleaning the house thoroughly.

D．Picking up children after school.

【推荐1】If you’re a teen artist, this is the perfect challenge for you. We’ve seen just how talented you can be; but this month, we’re putting your skills to the test. This contest requires your art to be made out of a wide variety of colors. You should use different colors even for your outlines and shading. Think you’re up for the challenge?

Deadline: May 10th

Guidelines and Details:

● Your entry must be a character created by yourself.

● There is no limit to the number of characters you can submit.

Rules:

● You must be a teen (aged 13-19) to enter.

● No inappropriate content.

● Submissions must relate to the topic (only colors, no black-and-white drawings).

How to Submit:

● Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. There is no cost to submit or be published. See our submission guidelines for more information.

● Submit your work to the appropriate art category on Teen Ink. Include“only colors”as one of your submission’s tags. You can do this by using the “additional tags” field in your submission form.

Prizes:

● Winner and honorable mentions will have their works published in Teen Ink magazine.

● The overall winner will receive a $ 25 gift card.

1. What do we know about the contest?

A．It charges entry fees.	B．It focuses on colors.
C．It is an off line contest.	D．It targets art students.

2. What are the participants required to do?

A．Create characters of their own.

B．Mind the number of characters.

C．Submit only one entry to Teen Ink.

D．Include black-and-white drawings.

3. What will the winner get?

A．Cash prizes.	B．Gift certificates.
C．Publication of their works.	D．Copies of Teen Ink magazine.

【推荐1】Improving your lifestyle through sports

Do you want to lead an active lifestyle? Are you passionate about sports? Have you thought about making new friends? Come on down and sign up for any of our classes at our exclusive launch!

Date: 5 April Time: 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Place: VibraSquare Atrium

We offer classes like badminton, tennis, basketball and volleyball for everyone from the age of 10 to 40. Come on down to learn more about our classes as well as our special rates. All our classes are conducted by certified coaches.

A Mystery Gift will be given to the first 50 people who sign up for any sports class with us!

Highlights of our launch event:

• 1 p. m. : Talk on balancing sports and studies by Dr Claire Leow

• 3 p. m. : Autograph signing session by professional badminton player Kate Wee, winner of the recent Singapore Open

• 5 p. m. : Talk on how sports can benefit one's lifestyle by Mr Ryan Tan

• 6 p. m. : Free tennis clinic for children conducted by Michael Ismail, a former professional tennis player

To register for the above events, please contact Michelle at 6234 6226 or email sports@ edufit. com

Limited places available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Take part in a sure-win lucky draw when you enter for any sports class on the day of our launch! Prizes include VibraSquare Mall vouchers (票券),Wellness & Fitness sports clothing and many more j

Official Sponsors:

VibraSquare Mall Wellness & Fitness Glizard Drinks

1. What can we know about the Mystery Gift?

A．It is available anytime during April.

B．It is given to the first fifty class applicants.

C．You may choose vouchers or clothing.

D．Each participant of the launch event can get one.

2. When will kids attend the launch event if they are fond of tennis?

A．At 1 p. m. .

B．At 3 p. m. .

C．At 5 p. m..

D．At 6 p. m..

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To report the sports events.	B．To introduce healthy lifestyles.
C．To advertize the sports classes.	D．To give advice on making friends.

【推荐2】Have you experienced surfing on the shore? Have you ever seen a dog surfing on the shore? Visitors to Waikiki Beach may do a double-take at the four-legged surfer boarding on shore, but the regulars aren’t amazed at all. They know the eight-year-old dog is Bugsy, a local legend, whose owner, David Yew, taught the dog to surf.

Yew, 39, got the idea while he and Bugsy were out walking on the beach and came upon a statue of a surfer. Yew put the dog down on the surfboard to take a photo, and the scene looked so natural that Yew was inspired to take the next step. Soon enough, the two were surfing together. Bugsy ran right to the front of the board with his paws.

The two ride an 11-foot, rubber-padded longboard. He loves the water and dog-paddles. However, Bugsy wasn’t always so active. Two days after Yew, a doctor of emergency medicine, adopted the 12-week-old puppy from shelter, Bugsy came down with cough, which progressed to pneumonia（肺炎）. Yew rushed the dog to the ICU of a vet hospital where he stayed until Yew could no longer afford to keep him there. Bugsy needed further treatment, so Yew built his own ICU in his apartment. He covered an empty fish tank with plastic to use it for treatments. Finally, Bugsy pulled through.

Since then, the doctor and the dog have been inseparable. "Saving Bugsy’s life created unconditional trust between us,” Yew says. “He knows I’ll take care of him no matter what.” That may be what fuels Bugsy’s spirit. The pair surf together every week and have shared other adventures, including skydiving.

1. What does the underlined words in Paragraph I probably mean?

A．To have a try to surf with	B．To take two pictures with
C．To give double tips to	D．To be surprised to stare at

2. The reason why Yew built his own ICU is that ____.

A．Bugsy preferred to lie in a fish tank	B．he knew how to cure Bugsy of its illness
C．the vet hospital abandoned treating Bugsy	D．he couldn’t pay for the further medical cost

3. Which of the following can best describe Yew?

A．Competent and honest.	B．Diligent and well-off.
C．Good-natured and adventurous.	D．Modest and thoughtful.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Inseparable pair surfers.	B．The whole life of a pet dog.
C．Animals’ love for humans.	D．Adventures of a surfing dog.

【推荐3】Music Festivals in 2019

Snowattack

Type: Electronic

Where: Les Orres, France

When: January 26-February 2, 2019

Camping: No

Snowaltack is a mid-winter event celebrating electronic music and ski culture. The festival takes place yearly at the Les Ores ski area in France with over 100 kilometers of slope (斜坡) and 19 lifts, giving great pleasure to tourists and music lovers.

Treefort Music Festival

Type: Hip-hop

Where: Boise, ID

When: March 20—March 24, 2019

Camping: No

It may sound strange lo choose Boise in Idaho as the city for such a large festival, but the Treefort festival continues to give us surprise year after year. Treefort takes place the week after another big music festival, South by Southwest, to attract artists on the way back to the northwest. The festival has grown in size to include things beyond music, like film, yoga and beer.

Black Deer Festival

Type: Country

Where: Eridge Park, Kent

When: June 21—June 23, 2019

Camping: Yes

Black Deer is going to bring a great deal of real Americanna and country music to the UK. The new festival promises to bring a wonderful mixture of excitement, experience and love with tasty food and drink, artisan wares (工艺品) and fantastic music.

Noise Pop Festival

Type: Pop

Where: San Francisco, CA

When: February 15-February 25, 2019

Camping: No

The Noise Pop Festival takes place every February across San Francisco. The show also includes activities about art and film along with some of the best musical artists. If you’re planning a winter-time trip, this is a special way to experience the fashion of the city.

1. Which festival should you go to if you are a hip-hop lover?

A．Snowattack.	B．Noise Pop Festival.
C．Black Deer Festival.	D．Treefort Music Festival.

2. What makes Black Deer Festival different from the other three?

A．It will allow for camping.	B．It will last for a whole week.
C．It will bring different musical styles.	D．It will include many kinds of activities.

3. What can you do during the Noise Pop Festival?

A．Try an exercise like yoga.	B．Go skating to exciting music.
C．Play with country music lovers.	D．Enjoy the fashion of San Francisco.

【推荐1】Understanding cultural body language in other countries is very helpful in communication, especially when we can't speak a foreign language.Here are some gestures and their meanings in different cultures.I hope these will help you when you try to interact with foreigners.

Head movements

In some parts of India, people shake their heads to show they are actively listening or agree with you.In western countries,people nod to confirm. However,in Bulgaria and Greece, nodding actually means the contrary.

Eye contacts

Some countries,such as Japan and Finland, consider constant eye contact awkward.In Caribbean cultures,children and teenagers are taught not to look at adults in the eyes when they are being corrected. Strong eye contact is common among people of the same sex in Spain and

Arabic countries.

Hands

The "thumbs up" sign is used in many cultures to mean “OK”。 In France,it can mean No.1, but it has a very rude sexual meaning in Islamic countries,Cerdena and Greece. Interestingly,the＂OK"sign means “zero”or "nothing" in France,while some other European countries such as Greece,Italy,Brazil,and Russia consider it as impolite.

Greetings and goodbyes

Shaking hands is a normal and formal way to greet or say goodbye in western countries. But in Romania, only men usually shake hands.And they do it every time they meet, not just the first! In England, however,it's unusual to shake hands with someone you are introduced to in an informal setting.

Legs

Sitting with crossed legs is common in North America and European countries, but it is considered disrespectful in Asia and the Middle East where a straight and balanced posture is the norm(规范）。Body language varies from country to country. When you communicate with foreigners, one safe way is to understand, respect and follow the culture.

1. Why does the author write the first paragraph?

A．To tell us the writing purpose.

B．To show ways of communicating.

C．To stress the importance of language.

D．To compare the cultural differences.

2. What can we learn about body language according to the text?

A．Constant eye contact is advisable in Japanese.

B．Sitting with crossed legs is popular in the Middle East.

C．Shaking hands only happens between men in Romania.

D．The "thumbs up" sign can be considered polite in Cerdena.

3. Which can best describe the author's advice on communication with body language?

A．Practice makes perfect.

B．Actions speak louder than words.

C．Seeing is believing.

D．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

【推荐2】FIRE-FIGHTING

How to fight a fire

Anyone who uses fire-extinguishers should know a few basic facts about how to make them work. This leaflet will tell you the most important things to remember if you have to put a fire out.

Water extinguishers

You can put most fires out with water extinguishers. However, you should not use water extinguishers if the fire involves electrical equipment or if it has been started by flammable (易燃的) liquids such as petrol.

As in all fires, make sure that the wind is behind you — if you do this, the smoke will blow away from you. Point the jet of water at the bottom of the fire and move it slowly higher.

Remember that you should only use extinguishers for small fires. If there is any danger of the fire spreading to anything that can explode, you should not try to put the fire out yourself. Instead, leave the building immediately, and call the fire brigade.

Foam (泡沫) extinguishers

You can use a foam extinguisher for fire caused by burning liquids such as petrol. Never point the jet directly into the liquid itself, as this may make it splash and spread the fire. Instead, try and point the extinguisher up into the air so that the foam goes up and falls on top of the burning liquid.

Whatever the kind of fire, do not stand up straight — if you can stay down, this will help you to avoid the smoke, and you may be able to get closer to the fire. Get out of the building at once if you think your escape route might be cut off by smoke or fire.

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) extinguishers

Some fire extinguishers are filled with a gas called carbon dioxide. You can use these to put out fires which have been caused either by electrical equipment or flammable liquids. If the fire has been caused by electrical equipment, switch the equipment off and point the extinguisher straight at the fire. If the fire has been caused by a liquid like petrol, point the extinguisher at the nearest edge of the fire, and move it from side to side.

Remember, never stay in a building if it is dangerous to do so, or if the fire grows beyond your control. Make sure you are standing near an exit in case this happens.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．You cannot put all fires out with water extinguishers.

B．In case of fire, stay down to protect yourself from the smoke.

C．If the fire might cause any further explosion, ask for professional help.

D．Foam extinguishers are for fires caused by electrical equipment.

2. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Inappropriate use of fire extinguishers might make things worse.

B．You should stay in the building if your escape route is cut off.

C．Standing close to an exit will absolutely guarantee your safety in a fire.

D．Firefighting is a complicated job that can only be done by fire brigades.

3. Who is the potential target reader of this passage?

A．Fire fighters.

B．The general public.

C．College professors.

D．Young children.

【推荐3】New research linked outdoor air pollution to an increased risk of diabetes (糖尿病) globally, according to a study from Washington University in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs (VA) St. Louis Health Care System. The findings raised the possibility that reducing pollution might lead to a drop in diabetes cases.

“Our research shows a significant link between air pollution and diabetes globally,” said Ziyad Al-Aly, a professor at Washington University. “We found an increased risk, even at low levels of air pollution currently considered safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is important because many industry groups argue that current levels are too strict. Evidence shows that current levels are still not sufficiently safe and need tightening.” The findings were published on June 29 in The Lancet Planetary Health.

To evaluate outdoor air pollution, the researchers looked at small pieces of dust, smoke and liquid droplets. In diabetes, pollution was thought to reduce insulin (胰岛素) production and prevent the body from changing blood glucose (葡萄糖) into energy that the body needed to maintain health.

The researchers also found that poverty-stricken countries faced a higher diabetes-pollution risk including Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and Guyana, while richer countries such as France, Finland and Iceland experienced a lower risk. The US experienced a middle risk of pollution-related diabetes.

In the US, the EPA’s pollution limit was 12 micrograms per cubic meter of air, the highest level of air pollution considered safe for the public, as was set by the Clean Air Act of 1990 and was updated in 2012. However, using mathematical models, Al-Aly’s team set an increased diabetes risk at 2.4 micrograms per cubic meter of air. Based on VA data, among a sample of citizens exposed to pollution at a level of between 5 to 10 micrograms per cubic meter of air, about 21 percent developed diabetes.

“The team in St. Louis is doing important research to firm up links between pollution and health conditions such as diabetes,” said commission member Philip J. Landrigan, MD, a pediatrician and epidemiologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. “I believe their research will have a significant global effect.”

1. What can we know from the first two paragraphs?

A．Diabetes had little to do with outdoor air pollution.

B．Reducing pollution might lead to a lot of diabetes cases.

C．Air pollution contributed significantly to diabetes globally.

D．Low-level air pollution was always considered safe by WHO.

2. How did the researchers assess the air pollution?

A．By reducing insulin production.

B．By analyzing small matter in the air.

C．By connecting diabetes and pollution.

D．By checking blood glucose in the body.

3. Why does the author list some figures in paragraph 5?

A．To present a result.	B．To support his idea.
C．To make a comparison.	D．To draw a conclusion.