【推荐1】Blue Marine Seafood Co., Ltd.

Job Openings at Blue Marine Seafood Co., Ltd.
·Position: Senior Accountant

Requirements: (1) At least 7 years of related experience. (2) Candidates should have a solid background in accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.

·Position: Security Consultant

Requirements: (1) At least 5 years of related experience. (2) A solid understanding of security policies and risk assessment is required.

·Position: Public Relations Director

Requirements: (1)At least 7 years of field experience. (2) Strong communication skills: must communicate clearly and effectively to varying audiences; must be comfortable presenting ideas to large and small audiences; must have strong analytical skills; must have excellent interpersonal skills.

·Position: Project Manager

Requirements: Ideal candidates will have a university degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and experience overseeing a large-scale expansion project.

·How to apply:
·E-mail your cover letter and resume(简历) to Mr. Kevin Donlin at jobs@seafood. com
·Please, point out the position applied for in the cover letter
·Your resume must include a list of recent work references and phone numbers so they can be contacted.
·Qualified candidates will be invited for personal interviews between 25th and 27th of December 2017.
To: Kevin Donlin (jobs@seafood. com)
From: John Daker (iconsult@hotmail. com)
Date: December 10
Subject: Position at Blue Marine Seafood
Dear Mr. Kevin Donlin,

My name is John Daker and I’m writing in response to your job announcement for the Security Consultant position.

I have 9 years of experience in the security field and have worked in both risk assessment and policy information. As a senior manager in my previous job, I have proven myself as an effective team leader with excellent communication skills. I am very interested in this position and would appreciate having the opportunity to discuss it with you further.

Thank you for taking time to review my resume and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

A list of references is attached to my resume.

Respectfully,

John Daker

1. The four positions all require ________.

A．relevant work experience

B．good communication skills

C．a background in accounting

D．excellent presentation skills

2. What is the purpose of Mr. John Daker’s e-mail?

A．To accept a job offer.

B．To request job descriptions.

C．To show interest in an available job.

D．To provide references for job applicants.

【推荐2】Gift Guide

Chocolates

The weather outside may be frightful but the smiles and smells inside are abundant! For all those special people on our Christmas girl list, send the sweat treats to help spread the joyous holiday cheer. What is the perfect gift for any occasion? Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate!

La Place Collection

Location: Suite 3, 41 Xinyuanjie, near Beijing Chateau

Tel: 010-64668090

Comptoirs de France Bakery

Location: Rm 102, 1/F, Building 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguolu.

Tel: 010-65305480

Awfully Chocolate

Location: 108, Building 2, Beijing Wanda Plaza, 87 Jianguolu.

Tel: 010-58205826

Recipe books

A recipe book from a different culture provides a chance to change up a Christmas dinner. Think about sitting down to a table of Mexican wedding cookies, Norwegian lefse, Chilean salmon, cream cheese lart and Chinese dishes. If you can't find the right one in time, search online, print the page and bind them into a book yourself. Nothing says, "I really care!" more than making an effort.

Wine

Get to the nearest Carrefour, and seize a bottle of good wine from among the 600 choices available there from Italy, Spain, the United States, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Switzerland. 150-3,000 yuan a bottle.

Location: Wine section on 2/F, Carrefour Shuangjing Branch, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District.

Opening hours: 9am- 10pm

Tel: 010-51909508/09

Pearls

The top level of Hongqiao Market has strand upon strand of pearls in every shape and color imaginable. Pearls never go out of style and make for a good gift for women with classic tastes.

Hongqiao Market

Location: Tian Tan East Road, east of the Temple of Heaven

Opening hours: 8:30am-9pm, open daily

Tel: 010-67133354

1. Which of the following may be the most common Christmas present?

A．Chocolate.	B．Pearls.
C．Recipe books.	D．Wine.

2. What is Carrefour according to the passage?

A．Carrefour is probably a company doing wine business only.

B．Carrefour is a branch of a wine company.

C．Carrefour has branches in different places.

D．Carrefour locates its center in Chaoyang District.

3. 1f you want to buy your girlfriend a present with classic tastes, you may ________.

A．go to the Temple of Heaven at 9:30pm	B．go to Hongqiao Market
C．dial 010-6.7133354 during the daytime	D．dial 010-67133354 at any time

【推荐3】A Day Out at the City Farm

Come and join us for a day of fun! Get in touch with nature and learn about the importance of growing our own food. Bring back your own mini garden to start your urban farming journey!

Date:28 May 2024 (Sunday) Time: 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. Venue: City Farm

GUIDED TOUR 9 a. m. or 3 p. m.

Free registration (registration ends 5 minutes before tour starts)

Our friendly guide will share interesting facts about some common local plants and their uses. You will have an opportunity to touch, smell and taste some of the vegetables and fruits. Our guide will also highlight some farming methods that are environmentally friendly.

WORKSHOPS

My Miniature Garden 10 a. m. and 1 p. m.

Tickets (payment at site): Children $15 per person

Adult $25 per person

Learn to make an easy herb or vegetable garden in a recycled box. Bring it home and be excited as you watch your plants come up. Cook a meal after harvesting them.

How To Make A Seed Ball 11 a. m. and 2 p. m.

Free entry (first come, first served)

Each seed ball is made by wrapping seeds with compost (堆肥) and clay, which provide nutrients for seeds to grow and act as a carrier to spread the seeds. They also prevent the seeds from being eaten by birds and animals. Our seed balls are wrapped in craft paper and make great gifts for your family and friends.

1. What can visitors do while visiting GUIDED TOUR?

A．Have a treat.	B．Grow green plants.
C．Watch plants come up.	D．Buy vegetables and fruits.

2. How much should a couple with two kids pay to visit My Miniature Garden?

A．$ 40.

B．$ 55.

C．$ 65.

D．$ 80.

3. Which of the following is a benefit of the seed ball?

A．It provides food for birds.	B．It improves the environment.
C．It protects seeds in it.	D．It produces nutrients by itself.

【推荐1】The Master Gardener Foundation

Aim

The Master Gardener Foundation provides free information to the public on environmentally safe gardening practices and water conservation. The information is research-based and encourages limited use of farm chemicals and fertilizers.

Donation Activities

The master gardeners here did much donation work. They donated over 35,000 volunteer hours, serving 40,000 adults and more than 5,200 children. They did this through about 35 plant clinics, 6 demonstration gardens, 4 youth gardens, as well as a classroom program and dozens of workshops. The Master Gardener Foundation provides roughly two-thirds of the financial support for all these valuable activities.

Washington State University currently provides the salary and benefits of the Master Gardener Program. The foundation funds office space and supplies, as well as a part-time program assistant.

The Master Gardener Program

Safe and green gardening and water use practices are vital to preserving our environment. The Master Gardener Program seeks to provide this kind of education and information to the citizens for free. It is a highly successful example of cooperation between a foundation and volunteers.

Waiting for Your Donations

The Master Gardener Foundation is a non-profit organization, and all donations are allowed by law and support the Master Gardener Program and activities.

Please consider a donation to the Master Gardener Foundation and help keep our environment green!
1. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Science research.	B．Adopting children.
C．Donation work.	D．Contributing money.

2. What do we know about the Master Gardener Program?

A．It’s very expensive.

B．It proves to be unsuccessful.

C．It provides education just in producing farm chemicals.

D．It’s a bridge between the foundation and volunteers.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To encourage donations.

B．To describe volunteer work.

C．To spread the agricultural knowledge.

D．To give some suggestions to gardeners.

【推荐1】Creative Arts Workshop employs over 55 professional artists part-time to teach classes and workshops to young people each year. Classes are kept small to ensure that individual attention can be given to everyone. Students learn in a supportive environment and are encouraged to fully explore their creativity and strive for excellence.

Draw and Paint from Observation and Imagination — Explore pencil, charcoal, ink, tempera paint and watercolor. Learn about lines, shapes, form, brush handling and color mixing. Subjects include buds and blossoms, birds and springtime animals, still life, outdoor scenes, and portraits, plus ideas from your imagination.

Instructor: Eva Scopino.

Wednesdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar. 21—May 26     10 sessions: $160; members: $144

Hooray for Clay — Let’s get messy and create wondrous worlds out of clay! Pinch, pull, sculpt and glaze imaginal outer Space visitors, or even your favorite foods. All skill levels are welcome, open to new and returning students. Instruction focuses on creative hand-building.

Instructor: Violet Harlow.

Wednesdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar 26—May 28     10 sessions: $170; members: $153

Fun with Metal — Make jewelry and mini-sculpture with copper sheet metal and wire to wear or hang. Stamp, fold, hammer, bend, cut, twist and even heat metal to create forms nature such as pea pods and leaves. Students will explore using basic hand tools, especially hammers, cutters, files, pliers and torches to create works in metal.

Instructor: Connie Pfeiffer.

Thursdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar 27—May 29 (except May 15)     9 sessions: $158; members: $142

Teen Digittal Photography — This is an introductory class on digital photography for interested amateurs who want to improve their photographic skills, as well as serious artists excited to explore new photographic technology. We will cover camera basics, file formats and digital printing. Students will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to crop, tone and improve their pictures just like professional photographers.

Instructor: Tung Hoang.

Mondays, 4: 15—6: 15 pm, Mar. 17—May 19     10 sessions: $220; members: $198

1. Which class is open to returning students?

A．Draw and Paint from Observation and Imagination.

B．Fun with Metal.

C．Hooray for Clay.

D．Teen Digital Photography.

2. A member who attends Mar 27—May 29 sessions can save ________.

A．$14

B．$16

C．$17

D．$19

3. Hooray for Clay focuses on training learners’ ________.

A．hand-building skills	B．observation and imagination
C．using basic hand tools	D．making mini-sculptures

【推荐2】Maria Rogers

123 Main Street       Fairfax, Virgnia 22222       (703) 555-5555

Education:

Praha 5 Gymnasium, May 2011-May 2013

J. E. B. Stuart Transitional High School, June 2015-May 2016

Experience:

Cashier, McDonald's, June 2014-May 2015.

Took customer orders, handled customer complaints(投诉), mopped floors.

Caregiver, McDaniels family, June 2015-May 2018.

Took care of three children, ages I to 7, prepared lunch and dinner, drove children to school, organized children's activities.

Caregiver, Smith family, June 2018-present

Takes care of twins babies, prepares meals and feeds children, cleans and organizes house, takes children to activities like music class.

References:

Jose Mendez, McDonald's Manager. 703-111-1111.

Jane McDaniels, employer. 571-555-5555.

Nancy Smith, employer. 301-555-5555.

Leona Riley

1234 Red Oak Drive     Flint, MD 64000       Home: 404-555-5555

Cell: 404-555-5556     Email: Leona Reiley frontfocus. Com

Objective

To obtain a waitress position in the Food and Beverage Industry.

Qualifications Summary

Extensive knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, and so on.

Wide knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.

Education

Maryland Customer Service Academy, Baltimore, MD

Associate's Degree (July 2015), 404-554-4556

Work Experience

Waitress: June 2016-Present, Royal Oak Restaurant, Flint, MD

Responsibilities include: Checking customers' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages, checking with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and so on.

Waitress: May 2013-May 2016, Chez Fayette, Flint, MD

Responsibilities included: Collecting payments from customers, writing food orders on order slips.

Prepared hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons.

Described and recommended wines to customers.

References available upon request.

1. Where did Roger work in 2016?

A．In McDonald's.	B．In Smith family.
C．In McDaniels family.	D．In Chez Fayette, Flint, MD.

2. Which will Roger's potential employer call to know about her present work situation?

A．301-555-5555.	B．571-555-5555.
C．703-111-1111.	D．404-555-5556.

3. What does Riley do now?

A．She's a caregiver.	B．She's a cashier.
C．She's a teacher.	D．She's a waitress.

【推荐3】The Top 4 Beaches on the East Coast

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Great point, at the easternmost end of the island of Nantucket, is one of the most secret beaches in the world. That's because you need a four﹣wheel drive vehicle and a beach permit to get there. Once you do, you'll find miles of beachfront and a historic lighthouse.

Block Island, Rhode Island

Accessible by ferry, Block Island oozes New England charm. It's worth the effort to get to Mohegan Bluffs, where you can experience a set of 141 wooden steps leading down to the sand. With clay cliffs and a view that reaches Montauk at the eastern tip of Long Island, this beach is especially unique.

East Hampton, New York

Named the best beach in the county in 2013, Main Beach in East Hampton is known for its wide stretch of sand plus a snack bar, bathrooms, and lockers. On﹣site parking is only available to village residents but there are free beach shuttles available.

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Located off the coast of Georgia, this 5, 700﹣acre barrier island is famous for its nesting sea turtles and hermit crabs. Glory Beach got its name because producers of the 1989 movie Glory, featuring Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington, built a long boardwalk to the beach that remains in place.

1. Which has one of the most private beaches in the world?

A．Jekyll Island, Georgia.

B．Block Island, Rhode Island.

C．Nantucket, Massachusetts.

D．East Hampton, New York.

2. What may attract the visitors to go to Mohegan Bluffs?

A．Climbing the clay cliffs.

B．Experiencing the warm sand.

C．Admiring the scenery of Montauk.

D．Walking along a set of 141 wooden steps.

3. What can we learn about Jekyll Island according to the passage?

A．Jekyll Island is famous for its nesting sea fishes and hermit crabs.

B．Jekyll Island is located on the east coast of the United States.

C．There is a wide boardwalk to Glory Beach on Jekyll Island.

D．Glory Beach is named after the producers of the movie Glory.