【推荐1】Babysitter Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then additional times as needed. Applicant should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have experience in caring for babies. The pay is $ 10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reply to: rebecharv @ aol.com or call 800-4964. It is urgent!
Office Manager wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time manager to run the business. Strong skills and some experience are needed in organization and business management.Also, he or she should be familiar with computer.
Please send your resume to jim @ californiaaquatics. com or call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/ Waitress wanted
Specialty Restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter/waitress. A knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.
If you're interested, please contact us at job-tkupe 1329358152 @ craigslist. Org to apply.
This is a part-time job. Please, no phone calls about this job!
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for Part-time work? A position available in the Mississauga area! Part-time 4 hours per day from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Some experience is necessary. Pay: $15 per hour.
Reply to: job-p3b7u-1365632206 @ craigslist.org or call 800-8197
1. The position of a(n) ___________ is full-time job.

A．babysitter	B．office manager
C．waiter/ waitress	D．office cleaner

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.

B．One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.

C．Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.

D．A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.

3. In which column can we read these messages in the newspaper?

A．Advertising	B．News
C．Entertainment	D．Sports

【推荐2】When you go to St. Petersburg, the number of attractions can seem large. If you are short of time, or just want to make sure to _________, these are the top must-see sights in St．Petersburg．
●The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St．Petersburg．There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage．Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists．
●Kizhi Island
Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia．These impressive structures are made entirely without nails - the wood fits together with joints and grooves（沟槽）．
●Peterhof
Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun．You’ll be charged for admission, but go to Petethof when the fountains are working—during the day in the summer．They are shut off in winter evenings．
●The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood
Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St．Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight．The beautiful look may make y our eyes brighten, and the painting inside the church will make you say “Wow!”
●The Bronze Horseman Statue
The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St．Petersburg．Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idea of greatness．
1. If you are interested in paintings, you’d better go to        ．

A．Peterhof and Kizhi Island

B．the Hernatage Museum and Peterhof

C．Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

D．the hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

2. We can learn from the passage that           ．

A．visitors can visit Peterhof for free

B．the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood

C．the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round

D．the largest collection of Russian arts is in the Hermitage Museum

3. The main purpose of the passage is to        ．

A．show the wonderful history of Russia

B．persuade artists to study St．Petersburg

C．recommend the famous buildings in Russia

D．introduce the must-see sights in St．Petersburg

4. The underlined phrase （in Para 1） “hit the highlights” means        ．

A．to save more time	B．to learn more knowledge
C．to go to the high buildings	D．to visit the most interesting sights

【推荐3】The 16th Annual Our Own Words Teen Poetry & Fiction Writing Contest
Attention, teen writers!
Win cash, get published.
Entries will be accepted between March 8th and April 21st, 2015.
Awards ceremony at Lagerquist Hall, Pacific Lutheran University on December 27th, 2015.

Winning poems and stories will be published as written. Contest winners will read their work at the awards ceremony at Lagerquist Hall, Pacific Lutheran University on December 27th, 2015.
Your poems and stories will be judged on the basis of originality, style, general presentation, grammar and spelling. All entries will belong to Pierce Country Library System and will not be returned. Winners' names may appear in newspapers and on the Library's Website.
You may enter both the short story and poetry categories, but you can only offer one entry per category.
1. To enter the contest, you should

A．hand in a poem

B．be a teenage student from Pierce County

C．turn in published works

D．pay some entry fees

2. Your poem or story will be judged on_____.

A．how many words there are

B．when you hand it in

C．whether it is first written by yourself

D．what topic it is about.

3. What information can we get from the passage?

A．There will be 18 teenagers to be awarded in all.

B．Your work will be published in newspapers.

C．Your work will be returned to you if you fail.

D．Winners will be awarded prizes in more than half a year.

4. The passage can be classified as______.

A．a contest announcement

B．an official report

C．an art show review

D．an exhibition explanation

【推荐1】Barbican Art Gallery

A world-class arts and learning center, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theater and many visual arts from Egypt.

Tickets:

Adult: £10 online/£12 at the door

13-17 years old: £6 online/£8 at the door

Children aged 12 and under: Free

Opening Times:

Sat.—Wed.: 10 a.m.—6 p.m.; Thu.一Fri.: 10 a.m.一9 p.m.

Review by Laura Miller: I have just watched To Kill a Mockingbird here. The play and actors were fantastic. Nice and clean ladies' toilets with hot water. During the interval, they were selling the usual ice cream and drinks. Not all staff were friendly, but most were. I would come again to watch another show or even the same one.

The British Museum

A museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture. Some of the world-famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies.

Admission and opening times:

Free, open daily 10 a.m.—17:30 p.m.

The Museum is closed on Jan. 1, Good Friday (April 10, 2020) and Dec. 24, 25 & 26, but open every other day of the year.

Review by Robert James: I arrived at the main entrance line at 10:45 a.m., waited patiently as it rolled forward for a few minutes. Now 11:30 a.m. with two thirds of the line to go, another 30 minutes to wait and with knowledge that I had to go downtown shopping by 1 p.m., I turned on my heels and left.

1. How much will a couple with kids of 11 and 14 pay for online tickets of the Art Gallery?

A．£20.	B．£26.
C．£32.	D．£36.

2. What did Miller like best about Barbican Art Gallery?

A．Dance.	B．Film.
C．Music.	D．Theater.

3. What do the gallery and the museum have in common?

A．Both offer free admission.	B．Egyptian exhibits are on display.
C．They're open all year round.	D．They're located downtown.

【推荐2】Kings Camps

About Our Camps

Kings Camps is part of the Kings Active Foundation and is devoted to helping young people reach their potential. We provide sports camps and summer camps at over 40 places across the UK for children aged 4-17. We bring together the very best parts of sports and holiday clubs to provide friendship, fun and exciting adventures for young people from the UK and around the world.

Why Choose Kings Camps

※Creative, inspiring camps: We have a strong belief that sport has an important role to play in a happy childhood and our not-for-money state enables us to provide some places and invest in new and creative ways to inspire.

※Learn important life skills: Kings Camps prepare children with important life skills and an understanding that being active is important to health and well-being.

※International students are welcome: We welcome children from outside of the UK who will make friends here by communicating with kids from different backgrounds, but we do require that they at least understand English to make sure of their safety and that of others, and of course their enjoyment.

Comments

Ryan has enjoyed every part. When we’ve asked about his day, he’s said it was “amazing and fantastic”. All the staff are extremely friendly, enthusiastic and have a true belief in what they are doing.

— Tracy Lee

Fantastic & friendly staff! It’s an action-packed week of multiple sports. My sweetheart made new friends, overcame swimming fears & came away more confident too! I cannot recommend it enough!

— Kay Court

1. What does Kings Camps aim to do?

A．Mix sports and holiday clubs.

B．Get kids to play outdoors.

C．Provide adventurous and challenging camps.

D．Encourage kids to develop their potential.

2. What is necessary for international students?

A．Awareness of safety.

B．Love for media.

C．Basic English ability.

D．Good communicating skills.

3. Who probably made the comments?

A．Parents.

B．Teachers.

C．Campers.

D．Staff.

【推荐3】The OECD is a global economic forum working with 38 member countries (including UK, US, Canada, Australia, Belgium, etc.) and more than 100 emerging and developing economies to make better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. We provide a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental changes, seeking solutions to common problems.

We aim to improve our efficiency and effectiveness; staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

What do Young Professionals do?

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) brings talented young professionals into the OECD to work and develop their career with the guidance of senior colleagues.

The Program lasts two years during which our Young Professionals (YPs) work with experienced and enthusiastic people, representatives of a rich diversity of cultures, languages and professional backgrounds.

They work with senior national policy makers who participate in the OECD's technical and policy meetings each year.

Are you an ideal candidate for this Program?

First, to be qualified, you must satisfy these 2 criteria:

• be born on or after 30 September 1989 (exceptions will be made for nationals of OECD

member countries which have compulsory military service）

• have an OECD member country nationality

Then you should have:

• an advanced academic degree in a subject of relevance to the OECD's work

• a minimum of two years’ full time professional experience in related fields for candidates with Master's degree（s）

• strong quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated by academic achievement

• knowledge of country policies and institutions and an understanding of political and reform processes

For more information, please contact us at www. oecd. org/social-media.

1. What is special about OECD?

A．It's a website working for 38 countries.

B．It establishes some policies beneficial to economy.

C．It is aimed at improving the economic situations globally.

D．It offers more job opportunities to those loving sharing experiences.

2. What can we learn about Young Professionals?

A．They're young and really smart.

B．They're talented and rich experienced.

C．They're skilled people in a certain area.

D．They're gifted young people in a specific field.

3. Who is qualified to apply for YPP?

A．A 26-year-old American accountant.

B．A 34-year-old Canadian doctor.

C．A 31-year-old economics PHD.

D．A 35-year-old Australian teacher.