【推荐2】Khalifa State School

Years 1, 2 and 3 Swimming

Dear Parents,

From October 19^th to November 24^th, students in Years 1, 2 and 3 will be participating in a “Learn to Swim” program as part of their learning in Health and Physical Education. Students will be grouped according to their ability. All students are connected to attend all lessons unless they are injured or ill. Students will undertake six lessons.

Activity details:

October 19^th, 26^th, November 2ⁿᵈ, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd

Class	Departure Time	Lesson Time	Return Time
1C	11:15am	11:30am-12:00pm	12:15pm
1K	11:45am	12:00pm-12:30pm	12:45pm

October 20^th, 27^th, November 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th

Class	Departure Time	Lesson Time	Return Time
2D	11:30am	11:45am-12:15pm	12:30pm
2V	12:00pm	12:15pm-12:45pm	1:00pm
3K	9:00am	9:15am-9:45am	10:00am
3O	10:30am	10:45am-11:15am	11:30am

Destination:

●Venue: Khalifa Public Pool

●Transport: School buses

Risk management strategies:

●A registered teacher will attend all lessons.

●Students will be in small groups with professional swimming instructors from Khalifa Public Pool.

●Swimming instructors have First And qualifications.

●There are staff who have Life Guard qualifications.

●Classroom teachers will give any required student medication.

Activity costs: $66 each

◎If swimming costs present a problem for any family, please contact the Business Manager on 37255710 to discuss alternative arrangements.

◎If you wish your child to participate in the activity, please complete this consent (同意) form and return it to Khalifa State School by October 12^th.

◎For further information, please contact Khalifa State School on 37255777 or email info@Khalifass.eq.edu.au.

1. When can the students attend the 1K class?

A．11:30am-12:00pm, November 10th.	B．12:00pm-12:30pm, November 2nd.
C．12:15pm-12:45pm, November 9th.	D．9:15am-9:45am, November 3rd.

2. Which student does not have to attend the swimming lessons?

A．A student who lives far away from the public pool.

B．A student who has difficulty paying for the cost.

C．A student who has his left leg broken.

D．A student who is good at swimming.

3. Parents are required to ______.

A．attend all the six lessons.

B．return the consent form to school

C．send an email to info@Khalifass.eq.edu.au

D．discuss alternative arrangements with the instructor

【推荐3】Cultural Diversity Week 2019 Mini Grants (拨款) Guideline

To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week (CDW) 2019 in March, Banyule City Council (Australia) is offering mini grants of up to $300 for people to learn more about Victoria's cultural and religious diversity.

Who can apply?

Clubs, community groups and schools that are located within Banyule can apply for the mini grant.

What can the grant be used for?

1) Supporting your group, club or school to attend a cultural museum.

2) Hosting your own event and inviting a guest speaker or cultural performer.

Museum visits

Melbourne has a number of fantastic museums that display different cultures. A list of suggested cultural museums is included in this document. But you can also visit other museums.

Hosting your own event

The grant can be used to invite a musician, dancer or guest speaker from the Victorian multicultural community to perform at your event. For a list of speakers and performers, visit www.multicultural.vic.gov.au.

To apply for the grant

To apply for the grant visit banyule.smartygrants.com.au. Applications must be sent by 27 January 2019. You will need to provide the following information:

1) Tell us in 100 words or less how your group would benefit from the cultural education experience.

2) Tell us the museum you plan to attend or which cultural performer or guest speaker you will invite.

3) Provide a budget of your activity and the number of people who will take part.

4) If possible, tell us when the event or museum visit will be held.

We encourage applications from groups that intend to hold their event or museum visit during Cultural Diversity Week March 2019. If this is not possible, at the latest, the event or museum visit must occur before the end of April 2019.

If you have any questions please contact the Community and Social Planning team on 9490 4222. You will be informed (通知) of the result of your application by 17 February 2019.

1. Which of the following can make a request for the grant?

A．A local school.	B．A young performer.
C．A cultural museum.	D．A city office.

2. What should be included in the application?

A．How much money will be spent on your event.

B．The cultural events held in your community.

C．How you understand Cultural Diversity Week.

D．A description of your event in at least 100 words.

3. When will you know whether you have been offered the grant?

A．By 27 January 2019.	B．By 17 February 2019.
C．By the end of April 2019.	D．By the end of March 2019.

【推荐3】Mobile apps have been part of our life. The following apps are part of the most popular ones.

	Ctrip can be the best helper when you feel it hard to buy the train or plane tickets. You can buy tickets anywhere at any time on it. Next time when you want to go to another city or country, you may use it to get tickets.
	Ximalaya FM has lots of books including poems, short stories and even fairy tales for children. What’s special about it is that you can listen to all these books on it. It’s so wonderful, isn’t it?
	Baby Bus is a very good friend for children under three years old. Kids can learn to speak, know numbers and draw pictures with the help of this app. Do you have a little brother or sister under three? If so, use it to help him or her.
	BaiCiZhan can help you learn more, English words through pictures. So, if you have problems remembering the new words when you learn English, use it! I’m sure you will make great progress in learning English.

1. If you are going to see your friend in another city, you may use ________ to buy a train ticket.

A．BaiCiZhan

B．Ximalaya FM

C．Baby Bus

D．Ctrip

2. You can’t ________ on Ximalaya FM.

A．find short stories	B．find fairy tales
C．download films to watch	D．listen to many books

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce four English learning apps.

B．To introduce four useful mobile apps.

C．To introduce four types of mobile phones.

D．To introduce four computer games for children.

【推荐1】The Young Scholars Program

The University of Maryland’s Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to earn college credits, pursue academic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland. The program is challenging and rewarding. Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment.

The Activities

During three weeks of exploration, teens preview the university experience, study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment. Students can have trips to nearby Washington, DC and enjoy movie nights and activities at the student union. Workshops and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience.

The Courses

The Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology. Classes generally meet every day from Monday to Friday. The program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland. Participants can benefit from the University of Maryland’s vast resources, including libraries, computers and instructional labs.

The Rewards

Upon program completion, teens will go home with better preparations for the college experience-both academically and socially. In addition, students earn three college credits that post to the University of Maryland transcript (成绩单).

The Application

The application process includes submission (提交) of the application, high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.

Ages: 14 — 18

Mailing address: The University of Maryland College Park

For more information, call 3014057762.

1. Which is NOT true about the program according to Paragraph 1?

A．It is intended for college students.	B．It can offer college credits for teens.
C．It’s worth participating.	D．It can let teens experience college life in advance.

2. What can teens do during three weeks of the program?

A．They can learn from the best students of the University of Maryland

B．They can join the student union of the University of Maryland.

C．They can attend a meeting for academic discussion.

D．They can attend classes every day.

3. What do you need to do if you want to apply for the program?

A．preview the university environment ahead of time.

B．take a part time job in the university’s library.

C．submit high school transcript.

D．call 3014057762 to contact the university first.

【推荐2】College visits are important. Before you commit years of your life and money to a school, be sure you’re choosing a place that is a good match for your personality and interests. You can’t get the “feel” of a school from any guidebook, so be sure to visit the campus. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.

Explore on Your Own

Of course you should take the official campus tour, but be sure to allow time to hang around on your own. The trained tour guides will show you a school’s selling points. But the oldest and prettiest buildings don’t give you the entire picture of a college. Try to walk the extra mile and get the complete picture of the campus.

Read the Bullet in Boards

When you visit the student center, academic buildings and residence halls, take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards. They provide an easy way to see what’s happening on campus. The ads for lectures, clubs and plays can tell you what’s going on outside the classrooms.

Eat in the Dining Hall

You can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Try to sit with students if you can. Do the students seem happy or stressed? Also, is the food good? Are there enough healthy options? Many admission offices will give prospective students coupons (优惠券) for free meals in the dining halls.

Visit a Class in Your Major

If you know what you want to study, a class visit makes a lot of sense. You’ll get to observe other students in your field and see how involved they arc in classroom discussion. Try to stay after class for a few minutes and chat with the students to get their impressions of their professors and major. Be sure to call in advance to schedule a classroom visit-most colleges don’t allow visitors to drop in at class unannounced.

Talk to Lots of Students

Your campus tour guide has been trained to market the school. Try to talk to students who aren’t getting paid to impress you. These important conversations can often provide you with information about college life that isn’t part of the admission script. Few university officials will tell you if their students spend all weekend drinking or studying, but a group of random students might.

1. What is the best way to know about a college in an official campus tour?

A．To walk around the campus by yourself.

B．To hire a trained tour guide.

C．To visit the oldest and prettiest buildings.

D．To take pictures of the campus.

2. Reading the bulletin boards can help you

A．decide the major you want to study

B．learn about the after-class activities on campus

C．get free coupons from the admission offices

D．find out the options of healthy food

3. If you plan to attend a class on campus,          .

A．drop in at a class in your major	B．ask the professor for permission
C．make an appointment in advance	D．have a talk with students before class

4. To get a real idea of the college during a visit, it’s best to talk to       .

A．famous professors	B．campus tour guides
C．admission officers	D．random students

5. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A news report.	B．A tourist poster.
C．An educational journal.	D．A geographical magazine.