【推荐1】

Interested In Childcare? Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south of the river. Full-time work guaranteed. Immediate(马上的) start necessary. The candidate(候选人) must be able to work as a co-operative team member. Phone 6345 2345 for an interview and fax resume to 6345 2345.

We Need Office Cleaners! Three people are required for professional cleaning in the CBD area. Working hours from 5: 00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays for each one. Approximately five hours per shift(轮班). A good record is necessary. Experience preferred. Phone 6345 7843 now.

Want To Work As A Dental Nurse? This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified dental nurse with a confident and cheerful personality to work in the School Dental Health Scheme. You must be able to get along well with children because work involves talking to groups about dental health practices. For further information, visit our website at ________________ And fax your resume to 6234 4567.

Florist Wanted! Are you a creative and trained florist with at least two years of experience? Then this may be just what you are seeking. The city’s leading Florist Artist Studio needs another part-time member on their wedding team. Please phone 6098 7888 now!

1. You may find the above advertisements _____.

A．in a store window	B．in a school magazine
C．in a newspaper	D．on a company notice-board

2. The position of a(n) _____ is a part-time job.

A．florist	B．artist
C．preschool teacher	D．dental nurse

3. Which of the following is the most important for the childcare job?

A．Cooking skills

B．The ability to work well with other people.

C．Childcare experience

D．The ability to start work in two weeks

4. An office cleaner will be required to work about _____ hours a week.

A．5

B．10

C．15

D．45

【推荐2】The Secure Child

By Stanley Greenspan, M. D.

Publisher: Da Capo Press & Reprint Press

Print list price: £5.99

Kindle price: £ 2.99, save £3.00

In this book, Dr. Stanley Greenspan offers a set of guiding principles to help parents of children —from preschoolers to teenagers — so that they feel secure in their homes, their schools, and in the society at large.

Building Healthy Minds

By Stanley Greenspan, M. D. & Nancy Lewis

Publisher： Da Capo Press

Print list price： £ 7.99

Kindle price： £ 4. 49, save £ 3.50

The book applies Dr. Greenspan' s developmental theories to a child' s everyday life 一 with practical, delightful observations and advice. Every parent wants to raise a bright, happy, and moral child, but until Stanley Greenspan did much research on the building blocks of such qualities, no one could show parents how and when these qualities begin.

The Learning Tree

By Stanley Greenspan, M. D. & Nancy Thorndike Greenspan

Publisher： Da Capo Press

Print list price： £ 11.99

Kindle price: £ 7. 99, save £ 4.00

Using the metaphor（隐喻）of a tree, Dr. Stanley Greenspan explains that the roots represent how children take in the world through what they hear, see, smell, and touch. The trunk represents thinking skills through which children grow both academically and socially. The branches represent children's basic abilities to read, write, do math, and organize their work.

The Challenging Child

By Stanley Greenspan, M. D. & Jacqueline Salmon

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Print list price： £ 5.99

Kindle price： £ 4.24, save £ 1.75

Most children fall into five basic types that come from inborn physical characteristics: the sensitive child, the self-absorbed child, the defiant （反叛的）child, the inattentive child, and the aggressive child. Stanley Greenspan, M. D. is the first to show parents how to match their parenting to the challenges of their particular child.

1. Which book saves most on its Kindle edition?

A．The Secure Child	B．Building Healthy Minds
C．The Learning Tree	D．The Challenging Child

2. What common theme do the four books carry?

A．The types of children.	B．Children's learning abilities.
C．Advice on educating children.	D．Children's moral development.

3. What can we know about Stanley Greenspan?

A．He wrote the four books on his own.

B．He’s the first to study children's types.

C．He has been working hard in Da Capo Press’

D．He based Building Healthy Minds on his study.

【推荐3】Are you a high school student who loves to be outdoors and is eager to experience new challenges, learn new skills and meet new people? Learn all about the world of building and maintaining hiking trails, and experience it in a safe, teamwork-oriented environment in various locations across the state. WTA offers first-time participants country trips and returning students have the option to go on trips in the back country(边远地区).
Front Country Trips
Our front country trips provide opportunities for people to experience projects near the ocean, in the scenic Cascade Mountains and in northeast Washington. All our trips provide you with experienced crew leaders, a great project, some camping tents, sleeping bags and all your meals for the week.
Advanced Back Country Trips
On these trips you will be backpacking to the work site and will have a chance to advance your trail and leadership skills under the supervision of a WTA crew leader. Approval from a previous crew leader is necessary.
Trip Details
In 2014, trip fees for WTA members will be $195 for the first trip and $145 for each additional trip. Non-members will pay an additional $40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip. There will be a $30 cancellation fee for cancellations more than 30 days prior to the trip, and no refund for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the trip. Due to the popularity of our trips, please submit your payment and application within two weeks of signing up for a trip. If a trip is full and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call us at 206/625-1367 or email trail＿teams@wta.org.
Scholarships
We believe no student should have to stay at home this summer because he or she can’t afford to go outside. Thanks to donations from members and supporters, WTA is proud to announce that we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships. Application deadline: March 1, 2014.
2014 Youth Volunteer Vacation
You must be 14 to 18 years old to go on one of our Youth Volunteer Vacations. We always recommend that volunteers go on a one-day trip before attending a Youth Vacation to understand what the work will be like for a week.
1. If you are going on one of the trips for the first time, you can’t go on trips ________.

A．near the ocean

B．in the back country

C．in the Cascade Mountains

D．in northeast Washington

2. How much will you have to pay for your second trip if you’re not a WTA member?

A．$145

B．$185

C．$195

D．$235

3. After choosing a trip, you ________.

A．will naturally become a WTA member

B．can cancel your trip and get all your money back

C．will be added to the waiting list

D．must submit your payment and application within two weeks

4. You must be lucky enough to obtain a scholarship if you ________.

A．apply before March 1, 2014

B．donate a little money to WTA

C．support WTA by advertising

D．volunteer in your high school

5. From the text we can learn that 2014 Youth Volunteer Vacations ______.

A．will be the last activity of the year

B．are more popular than people say

C．are open only to 14-to18-year-olds

D．offer a one-day trip for training

【推荐1】WELCOME TO THE 2021 HAL LEONARD VOCAL COMPETITION

The annual Hal Leonard Vocal Competition was founded in 2011 to encourage young singers from all over United States and Canada, from children through college undergraduates. Thousands of singers have participated in the competition, with top placing videos from 35 states and provinces, and over 40 colleges and universities. The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition was one of the first music competitions held entirely on YouTube.

This year with many singers studying at home and unable to meet in person with teachers, we hope the 2021 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition can be a rewarding project for all participants to experience growth, community, and enrichment. The competition offers a thread of connection between all singers who enter, by seeing and hearing their peers (同龄人) online.

The rules of the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition have alwa ys required that a recorded accompaniment (伴奏) must be an official Hal Leonard recording. Because of the special circumstances we are in, for the 2021 competition, we will allow a singer to use an accompaniment recording made that is not an official Hal Leonard recording, provided that the accompaniment recorded matches exactly the edition of the songs from books chosen on the required repertoire (全部曲目) list. The accompaniment must be piano or keyboard only.

Unlike almost every other music competition, there is no entry fee in the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition. We deliberately want young singers from any location in North America to be able to enter, without the expense of travel to an audition (试镜) site. And singers can view and hear others on YouTube from around the US and Canada who are in their own age group. Voice teachers have told us that it is instructive to hear hundreds of singers from other studios.

It is important to us to encourage the study of art song as well as musical theatre, with four age categories for each ：

• Children, 12 and under

• Early Teens, 13-15

• High School, 16-18

• College Undergraduates/Young Adults, 18-23

1. What does the competition allow participants to do?

A．Meet their teachers personally.	B．Hear people of their age online.
C．Receive videos of famous singers.	D．Get some gifted books on singing.

2. What are participants required to do?

A．Travel to an audition site ahead of time.

B．Prepare and record some original songs.

C．Use non-official Hal Leonard recording.

D．Provide accompaniment to the entry song.

3. What is special about the competition?

A．It is free to participate.	B．It is held on YouTube.
C．It is attended by students.	D．It can be watched online.

【推荐3】The Advertising Department of The Bangkok Post is looking for highly motivated advertising sales executives （销售主管） to sell advertising to prime targets in its wide range of promotional publications （宣传性出版物）. As part of our sales team, your primary responsibility will be to meet established and agreed sales targets. You will also need to know how to find potential new customers. In addition, you will be required to follow up your sales by sending copy and artwork and getting customer approval.

Qualifications:

Male/Female, aged 23-35 yrs.

Bachelor's degree in any related fields

Experience of selling print and online advertising or similar fields is preferred

Proactive and good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Good command of written and spoken English

Computer skills

If this sounds like a challenge you'd like to consider seriously, then send an application letter together with your resume, details of your expected salary, and a recent photograph to:

Advertising Department

Bangkok Post Public Company Limited

136 Bangkok Post Building, Sunthorn Kosa Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110

Email: display@bangkokpost.co.th

1. The work duty of an advertising sales executive does not involve _______ .

A．meeting sales targets	B．sending application letters
C．selling advertising	D．looking for new customers

2. Who is the most suitable for the job?

A．A Chinese, 27, with a high school certificate.

B．An Indian, 38, with a good command of English.

C．A Japanese, 30, with rich experience of advertising.

D．A Thai, 23, a college student majoring in advertising.

3. Where will you probably find this article?

A．In a travel brochure.	B．In an advertising textbook.
C．In a market report.	D．In a local newspaper.

【推荐1】The single, decisive factor that made it possible for mankind to settle in lasting communities（社区，聚居地）was agriculture. After farming was developed in the Middle East in about 6500 BC, people living in family units did not have to be on the move continually searching for food or hunting their animals. Once people could control the production of food and be assured of a reliable supply of it, their lives changed completely.

Farming was a revolutionary discovery. It not only made settlements possible and later the building of cities but it also made available a reliable food supply. With more food available, more people could be fed. Population therefore increased. The growing number of people available for more kinds of work led to the development of new social formations. With more and more food, a community could support a variety of workers who were not farmers.

Farming in the world over has always relied upon a dependable water supply. For the earliest societies this meant rivers and streams or regular rainfall. The first great civilizations grew up along rivers. Later communities were able to develop by taking advantage of the rainy seasons.

All of the ancient civilizations probably developed in much the same way, in spite of a few differences. As villages grew, the production of more numerous goods became possible. Cloth could be woven from wool. Houses made of wood, brick, and stone could be put up.

The science of mathematics was an early outcome of agriculture. People studied the movements of the moon, the sun, and the planets to work out seasons, By doing so they created the first calendars（日历）. With a calendar it was possible to find out the arrival of each growing season. Measurement of land areas was necessary if field was to be divided accurately. Measurement of amounts, for example, of seeds or grains was also a factor in farming and housekeeping. Later measures of value as money exchange became common.

All of the major ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China appeared in the 4th millennium（千年）BC. Historians still argue over which one came into being first. It may well have been the Middle East. This place reaches out from the Nile River in Egypt northward along the coast of former Palestine, then eastward into Asia to include Mesopotamia. In this area people settled along the riverbanks and practiced field agriculture. This kind of farming depended on the reproduction of seed, normally from grain crops.

1. The final result of the development of agriculture was that ______.

A．a new social formation came into being

B．the population increased slowly.

C．a variety of jobs were open to people

D．a constant supply of food was certain

2. Which of the following is true according to the writer?

A．Cloth making marked an important period in agricultural development.

B．Modern cities developed out of originally wealthier villages.

C．Societies in the past in different parts of the world grew in similar ways

D．Mathematics helped create the agricultural society.

3. It can be safely concluded that ______.

A．the earliest civilization first came into being in the Middle East.

B．the development of agriculture played a very important role in human history

C．the development of maths played a decisive role in the birth of modern cities

D．all ancient civilizations around the world developed in exactly the same way

4. The passage is mainly about ______.

A．the relationship between agriculture and society	B．the origin of agriculture
C．the ancient civilization	D．the importance of agriculture

【推荐2】Female Scientists Who Have Changed the World

There are still hundreds of relatively-unknown women who have changed the world with their research throughout history

Tiera Guinn

This 21 -year-old scientist hasn't yet graduated from college, but Tiers Guinn's already doing rocket science. The MIT（麻省理工学院）senior is helping build a rocket for the United States that could be one of the biggest and most powerful ever made. She's an aerospace major with high credit points who also works as a Rocket Structural Design and Analysis Engineer for the Space Launch System that aerospace company Boeing is building for the US.

Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Blackwell,who was born in Bristol, England in 1821,was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States, became an activist for poor American women's health, and went on to found a medical school for women in England.

Jane Goodall

The most famous primate (灵长目）scientist in history, Jane Goodall was known for her work with chimps and as a champion of animal rights. And Goodall wasn't just working in a lab; she climbed trees and imitated the behavior of chimps in Tanzania to gain their trust and study them in their natural habitat.

Rachel Carson

In the 1960s, one environmental scientist's voice rose above the rest to become central to American politics, culture, and foreign policy: Rachel Carson's. Her article, "Silent Spring," warned of the dangers of pesticides（农药）and chemicals to humans, plants, and animals, and was a landmark in the nation's environmental history .

1. What is Tiera Guinn's greatest achievement?

A．She entered the best university of the world.

B．She has been learning the newest rocket science.

C．She has helped build a big and powerful rocket.

D．She is a top student employed by a famous company.

2. What is Elizabeth Blackwell famous for in history?

A．She was the first woman with the advanced education.

B．She was a pioneer of the women's health in the US and the UK.

C．She founded the first women's school in the United Kingdom.

D．She was the first woman to be accepted as an American citizen.

3. Who made a great contribution to the animal-protection movement?

A．Tiera Guinn,	B．Jane Goodall.
C．Rachel Carson.	D．Elizabeth Blackwell.

【推荐3】Jason had been watching the X Games on TV. Athletes from all over the world were competing in the most amazing sports. Just then his grandmother walked into the room. "I want to be extreme. Would you really let me do that? You always worry about my safety!" said Jason.

"You will have to follow some rules, said his grandmother. "You can only ride in the park--never on the streets. You have to promise to wear a helmet (头盔). If you hurt yourself too much, I have the right to take your skateboard away Is it a deal?"

"You bet!" Jason was so excited that he jumped off the sofa. A week later he had a board and a helmet.

On Saturday, his grandmother dropped him off near the park. He was happy to have a grandmother who let him try new things.

Kids in the park were moving quickly up and down the ramps (坡道). They flew into the air and landed as easily as birds. When he watched the X games, Jason felt like he was doing the tricks himself. But watching these kids up close, he knew that none of it was going to be easy. He felt a little bit scared.

Very slowly he carried his board to the ramp. Taking a deep breath, he put his right foot on the board. He kicked off with his left foot. For a few seconds he glided (滑行) along, just waiting to fall. Then he came to a stop Kicking off again, he waited for the worst to happen. Again, he stayed up. The third time he kicked, lost his balance and fell hard on his left knee.

It hurt, but it was no big deal! Why had he been so scared? Now he felt calm because things had gone wrong and he was fine!

Next time he kicked off harder and went fast and farther. " Excellent! "said a girl as she passed him "Extreme!" laughed Jason to himself. "Not quite."

1. Jason's grandmother agreed to let him try skateboarding unless           .

A．he finished his homework.	B．he liked the sport.
C．he observed some rules.	D．he won a bet.

2. Jason jumped off the sofa because           .

A．he was allowed to go skateboarding.	B．he was angry at his grandmother.
C．he was going to play outside.	D．he was given a board and a helmet.

3. After watching the kids skateboarding in the park, Jason felt skateboarding was           .

A．easy	B．difficult
C．boring	D．exciting

4. The girl praised Jason for his           .

A．skill	B．honesty
C．courage	D．kindness

5. Which one is not mentioned in Jason's grandmother's rules?

A．Jason can ride the skateboarding in the streets.

B．Jason should wear a helmet while riding the skateboarding.

C．Jason can't hurt himself too much while riding the skateboarding.

D．Jason can ride the skateboarding in the park.

【推荐1】 Best Places for Kids in the Jacksonville Region!

CSR Wildlife Sanctuary(1 p.m. —3 p.m.)

Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, and forever home to endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their living conditions. We offer Daytime Tours of our facility where visitors can see the animals in a happy and stress-free environment. Our current residents include tigers, lions, pumas and leopards.

JK Zoo and Gardens (9 a.m. — 5 p.m.)

Discover the earth's various wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure! We're changing daily and improving consistently. With recent updates, we are quickly becoming a world-class establishment. The Zoo donates a percentage of every ticket and membership sold to conservation efforts, supporting over 45 programs, regionally and globally.

Riverside Arts Market (10 a.m. — 3 p.m.)

Hosted on Saturdays, rain or shine, RAM is a weekly market where our community comes together! During the week, the space is a parking lot, but on Saturdays, it houses hundreds of artists, farmers, community organizations and small businesses! Enjoy the harvest of the agricultural arts by supporting Florida farmers, who depend on your weekly purchases to remain sustainable. Our community benefits from all of us staying “loyal to local.”

Grace Crop Maze (10 a.m. —10 p.m.)

Family fun on the farm in Clay County! You can enjoy hayrides, cow train, duck races and so much more! The Fall Festival in October is a month of fun that you won't want to miss. We're opening part of our beautiful sunflower patch for our Fall Season! Selfies with Sunflowers offers fun for friends and families to spread out, capture memories and enjoy quality time together.

1. What similarity do CSR Wildlife Sanctuary and JK Zoo and Gardens have?

A．Both of them are open all day long.	B．They both care about animal protection.
C．They keep the same kinds of animals.	D．They have the same management.

2. Which is the best place to experience farm life?

A．CSR Wildlife Sanctuary.	B．JK Zoo and Gardens.
C．Riverside Arts Market.	D．Grace Crop Maze.

3. Which of the following highlights River Arts Market?

A．Sustainable development.	B．Changeable weather.
C．Sense of community.	D．Daily business.

【推荐2】They say everything is bigger in Texas. While that may be true, some of the best things in Texas are quite small. Case in point: tiny Mount Vernon, a town of just under 3,000 people. But if you do come across Mount Vernon, you might just get an intention to stay. That happens a lot around here, and it’s worth noting how remarkable that is.

Tom Wilkinson was born in Mount Vernon 87 years ago and moved back after he retired from his career as a college English professor in Dallas. Like many of his neighbors, Wilkinson can track his ancestors back to the pioneers who settled here in the 1870s. And like many, he values the simple life you can’t easily find in big cities. “People are still polite. They hold the door open for you.” he says, “We grow strong roots here!”

Preserving and honoring the past has been key to helping Mount Vernon survive. The residents have restored and reopened some of the empty stores, including the old barbershop, built more than 100 years ago. An old general store was turned into a combination space. Wander in on any given day and you might find a book club discussion, a Coffee Ladies meet-up, or a work session for the local genealogy(家谱) group among the tables of people chatting over cups of coffee and plates of food.

Mount Vernon has the kind of big hearts you tend to find in a small town. For instance, when a local policeman was diagnosed with cancer last year, ten-year-old Lola McKellar set up a lemonade stand to raise money for his treatments. In 2015, when a 350-year flood sent water rushing into local homes, an army of volunteers showed up to get a wheelchair-bound neighbor and his wife to higher ground, and then came back to help rebuild.

1. What does the author think of Mount Vernon?

A．Remote.	B．Wealthy.
C．Primitive.	D．Attractive.

2. Why did Tom Wilkinson come back to Mount Vernon?

A．He preferred the simple and natural life.	B．He could continue his language teaching.
C．He could live together with his ancestors.	D．He could meet more neighbors of his age.

3. What can we infer about people’s way of life in Mount Vernon from Paragraph 3?

A．It is in danger of extinction.	B．It is quickly changing over time.
C．It is conservative but harmonious.	D．It is being disturbed by the outside world.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．The history of Mount Vernon.	B．The humanity of Mount Vernon.
C．The volunteers of Mount Vernon.	D．The reconstruction of Mount Vernon.

【推荐3】When it comes to historical Italian coffee, you cannot help but talk of Venice. It is in this city that the tradition of coffee was born, and then spread to the rest of Italy.

Caffè Florian

Caffè Florian was founded in 1720. From then on, this elegant building has been characterized by its exclusive products and guests: here, noblemen, politicians and intellectuals would meet. Today, the café is an important cultural center where exhibitions are organized. But it remains an ideal place for tourists who simply want to enjoy an espresso sitting at a little table in the heart of Venice, a few steps from the Grand Canal.

Gran Caffè Quadri

Also in St. Mark’s Square, there is another historic café that since 1775 has earned an important place among the many.Gran Caffè Quadri represents the memory of centuries in the twilight(晚期) of the Republic of Venice, and the birth of the modern age, and the secrets of the famous people who sat in its halls. Even today, Gran Caffè Quadri is a favorite of actors and directors attending the Venice Film Festival.

Harry’s Bar

More recent, but equally fascinating, is the story of Harry’s Bar, opened in 1931 and declared a national monument in 2001. Built from an old warehouse close to Piazza San Marco, Harry’s Bar owes its name and existence to the American student Harry Pickering. This is not strictly a coffee bar, but inside intellectuals, artists, writers such as Arturo Toscanini, Guglielmo Marconi, Charlie Chaplin, all spent time.

Caffè La Calcina

Moving to the southern limit of the city, in the ancient neighborhood called Le Zattere, we will find Caffè La Calcina, another important spot that was a meeting place for artists and writers in the early 1900s. The place is now a bar and restaurant called La Piscina, in memory of the bathhouse with a pool that used to be there.

1. Where would you go if you are interested in cultural evens?

A．Caffè Florian.	B．Gran Caffè Quadri.
C．Harry’s Bar.	D．Caffè La Calcina.

2. Harry’s Bar was named after_________.

A．Piazza San Marco	B．an old warehouse
C．Arturo Toscanini	D．an American student

3. What do the cafés have in common?

A．They were popular among celebrities.	B．They are on the decline nowadays.
C．They are located in St.Mark’s Square.	D．They were built from old houses.