【推荐1】More than great drinks, great rewards

Enjoy all the benefits and more with your membership to our Loyalty Program!

Whenever you pay with your membership account, you’ll earn a Star.

Collect more Stars, earn more rewards.

Three ways to join us

Buy a Starbucks Card handy to create an account

Track your Stars online or through the mobile app, and we’ll send an email when you’ve earned a reward.

You can also join from your phone.

Download the Starbucks App.

One of the most exciting benefits of being a member is using our mobile app to: pay for purchases; view your Stars and rewards; access iTunes Pick of the Week; see current offers.

Or you can join with specially marked coffee purchased at the grocery store.

Enter your Starcode (limit: 2 per day)

Look for the Starcode symbol on specially marked Starbucks products where you buy groceries.

Three levels with increasingly greater rewards

To reach each level in our Loyalty Program, you need to collect more Stars. (Remember: to earn a Star, you must pay with a registered Starbucks Card.)

Welcome level

To earn your first rewards, just register a Starbucks Card.

Birthday drink or treat on us, birthday coupon (优惠券) for 15% off a purchase at StarbucksStore.com.

Green level

Collect 5 Stars within 12 months and you’ll be in the Green level.

●What is included in the Welcome level plus

♀Free in-store refills (续杯) on hot or iced brewed coffee or tea

Gold level

Collect 30 Stars within 12 months and you’ll be at the Gold level.

●What is included in the Green level plus

♀A free food or drink item after another 12 Stars earned

♀Personalized Gold Card

1. Which of the following is a way you can apply for membership?

A．To update the Starbucks App.

B．To collect 5 stars within 12 month.

C．To send an email to StarbucksStore.com.

D．To enter a Starcode from specially marked Starbucks products.

2. With a Starbucks Card of Green level, you will get ________.

A．a free drink item	B．free in-store refills
C．personalized Gold Card	D．all purchases 15% off

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．To earn a Star, you must pay by credit card.

B．You can enter your Starcode three times a day.

C．With the Starbucks App, you can view current offers.

D．For Welcome level, you can refill iced brewed coffee or tea.

【推荐2】This summer, you are offered a perfect opportunity to improve your CV for your future, but which summer jobs should you go after? There are several job opportunities available and you are bound to find a good fit.

The Travel Blogger

Those who have a taste for adventure can share their travel experiences on social platforms. Typically, the hourly wage is $24; however, this number varies depending on the blogger’s ability to earn additional income from advertising.

The Lifeguard

Community and neighborhood pools are usually in need of lifeguards in summer, so ask around to see what is available. Not only will you be keeping people safe, but you will also be enjoying the sun and maintaining your fitness at the same time. The average pay is $12 an hour.

The Tutor

For academically minded ones, tutoring services are available online. This means you are no longer limited by your location. If you have the patience, skills, and ability to teach others, this position offers an average hourly wage of $19.

The Freelance(自由职业的) Designer

If you have a good understanding of computers, Web design, and/or enjoy coding, then becoming a freelance designer over the summer may be ideal. Rather than working regularly from 9 am to 5 pm at a company, you have the flexibility of working from home. $26. 99 is the average hourly rate for this position.

For more summer job ideas, check out www.indeed.com to see what opportunities are best suitable for you!

1. Which summer job offers more flexible pay?

A．The travel blogger.	B．The lifeguard.
C．The tutor.	D．The freelance designer.

2. What is special about being a lifeguard?

A．One can work online.	B．One should be patient.
C．One can benefit physically.	D．One should be adventurous.

3. Who are the possible target readers of this passage?

A．Teachers.

B．Journalists.

C．Parents.

D．Students.

【推荐3】

Depression hurts, Prozac can help Depression isn’t just feeling down. It’s a real illness with real causes. Depression can be triggered by stressful life events, like divorce or a death in the family. Or it can appear suddenly, for no apparent reason. Some people think you can just will yourself out of a depression. That’s not true. Many doctors believe that one thing that may cause depression is an imbalance of serotonin — a chemical in your body. If this happens, you may have trouble sleeping. Feel unusually sad or irritable easily. Find it hard to concentrate. Lose your appetite. Lack energy. Or have trouble feeling pleasure. These are some of the symptoms that can point to depression—especially if they last for more than a couple of weeks and if normal, everyday life feels like too much to handle. To help fight depression, the medicine doctors now prescribe (开处方) most often is Prozac. Prozac isn’t a “happy pill.” It’s not a tranquilizer (镇静剂) . It won’t turn you into a different person. Some people do experience mild side effects, like upset stomach, headaches, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, anxiety and nervousness. These tend to go away. within a few weeks of starting treatment, and usually aren’t serious enough to make most people stop taking it. However, if you are concerned about a side effect, or if you develop a rash (皮疹) , tell your doctor right away. And don’t forget to tell your doctor any other medicines you are taking. Some people should not take Prozac, especially people on MAO inhibitors (单胺抑制剂) . As you start feeling better, your doctor can suggest therapy or other means to help you ● through your depression. Prozac has been carefully studied for nearly 10 years. But remember, Prozac is a prescription medicine, and it isn’t right for everyone. Only your doctor can decide if Prozac is right for you— or for someone you love. Prozac has been prescribed for more than 17 million Americans. Chances are someone you know is feeling sunny again because of it.

1. All the following are true EXCEPT ________.

A．Tremendous determination is essential to getting rid of depression.

B．Sleep disorder is one of the signs characteristic of depression.

C．Depression can be caused by a combination of factors.

D．Depression is a psychological state taking the form of low mood.

2. What can we learn about Prozac from this piece of information?

A．Prozac infuses depression patients with energy at the cost of modest side effects.

B．Taking Prozac together with other prescriptions may give you a rash.

C．A medical prescription must be acquired if you intend to take Prozac.

D．Over 17 million Americans have been involved in studies of Prozac so far.

3. This piece of information is most probably ________.

A．an introduction to a scientific project

B．a part of prescription drug instructions

C．a part of a research report in a medical journal

D．an advertisement of a medicine for depression

【推荐1】Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life? If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!

Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)

Place: Manchester

Hours: Part Time

We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!

Role:

You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.

Skills and Experience Required:

You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.

1. The text is meant to_________.

A．carry an ad	B．send an invitation
C．present a document	D．leave a note

2. The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities__________.

A．to learn new living skills	B．to get some financial support
C．to properly protect themselves	D．to realize their own importance

3. Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?

A．The one who can drive a car.

B．The one who can speak English fluently.

C．The one who has relevant work experience.

D．The one who has the patience to listen to others.

【推荐2】The Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2021

Check out our guide to some of the best art contests to enter this year.

Acrylic Works 9

Prize: $ 2,000 first prize, $ 1,000 second prize

Entry Fee: $ 45

Requirements: Open to artists in the United States and Canada

Closing Date: October 18.2021

For the Acrylic Works 9 competition, the organizers are looking for the best in acrylic painting over a variety of styles and subjects. The entries will be judged in two rounds according to artistic technique, design and creative elements, as well as overall impression and impact. Winners' works will be featured in Artists Magazine.

Splash 23

Prize: $ 2,000 first prize, $ 1,000 second prize

Entry Fee: $ 45

Requirements: Open to artists in the United State and Canada

Closing Date: June 14,2021

For the Splash 23 contest, the organizers are looking for original watercolor paintings. Each entry must be rendered(粉刷)with watercolor. However, some minor use of other mediums may be acceptable. Top paintings of winners will appear in a special edition of Watercolor Artist magazine.

The Lumen Prize for Digital Art

Prize: $ 4,000 first prize

Entry Fee: $ 48 for two works

Requirements: Open to artists worldwide

Closing Date: June 8, 2021

This digital art competition is organized by Lumen Art Projects Ltd, a non—profit organization aimed to provide new opportunities for digital artists around the world. Categories include Still, Moving Image, 3D Interactive and Artificial Intelligence.

California Award

Prize: $3,000 first prize

Entry Fee: Free

Requirements: Open to artists in California

Closing Date: July 31,2021

Hosted by the Brea Gallery, the competition provides a great opportunity for all artists based in the state of California. All artworks will be considered. And, there is also a solo show opportunity for artists who submit a body of work containing 5—10 pieces.

1. Which competition will give the first winner the most prize?

A．Splash 23.

B．Acrylic Works 9.

C．California Award.

D．The Lumen Prize for Digital Art.

2. What is the common part of Acrylic Works 9 and Splash 23?

A．They are open to all artists.

B．They focus on the same style of painting.

C．The winner's paintings will appear in magazine.

D．The deadlines of the competitions are both in October.

3. How much should an artist pay to take part in California Award?

A．Free of charge	B．$ 45
C．$ 48	D．$ 24

【推荐3】Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities（设施） to the full.
Dining Room
Breakfast is served in the dining mom from 8 to 9:30 a.m.. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m., if you place an order for it by telephone. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door when you go to bed. Lunch: 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Telephone:48752
Room Service
This operates 24 hours a day. Phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.
Telephone: 48759
Telephone
To make a telephone call, dial 0 for Reception and Laundry (洗衣店), and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths(电话亭)near the Reception Desk. Early calls should be booked with Reception.
Shop
The hotel shop is open for souvenirs（纪念品）, gifts and toiletries（化妆品）from 9 a.m. to 5:30p.m.
Telephone: 48687
Laundry
We have a laundry on the premises（附属）and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to phone the laundrymen to collect them.
Telephone: 48867
Bar
The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p.m., and 7 p.m.   to 2 a.m.. The Reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies（货币）.
1. The announcement(通知) mainly gives us information about ________.

A．facilities in the hotel

B．providing passengers all kinds of service

C．the ways of serving

D．carrying out the promise of the hotel

2. The card in a bedroom of the hotel is to announce that ___________.

A．you should keep silent when walking past the room

B．the passenger of the room is taking a rest

C．the waiters mustn’t enter the room

D．any visitors won’t bother the hotel guest

3. You have arrived to stay at the hotel at 2 a.m., and want a snack(快餐), What should you do ?

A．Go to the hotel shop.

B．Go to the hotel bar.

C．Give a message to the waiter.

D．Phone Reception