It’s Community Day again!
The event that Map le Estate residents are eagerly looking forward to is just around the corner! As usual, the Map le Residents’ Committee has planned a programme that is designed to promote community spirit. Maple Estate has been celebrating Community Day every month for more than a year. By now, we hope all our residents understand the importance of forming strong bonds with our neighbours. If you have just moved to our lovely estate and have not had the opportunity to know your neighbours, you can do so by joining at Community Day!
August Highlight: Map le Estate Chefs Call all residents who are keen to practice your cooking skills and let your neighbours sample your cooking! You will be the stars of the upcoming event! Visit www.maplerc.sg for more information and to register for this activity. Kitchen equipment and basic ingredients will be provided. You will receive a $50 shopping voucher that you can use to purchase other ingredients from MapleMart the day before the event. Remember to register before 21 July, 2024! We are sure everyone will enjoy the delicious dishes! Time: From 10 a.m.to 6 p.m,6 Aug.,2024 Place: Maple Community Club Entry: Flash your Maple Resident Card |
“My wife and I moved to Maple Estate when we got married. For a few months, we spent all our free time after work doing up our house. Even though we knew that our neighbours were friendly and would sometimes invite us for their gatherings, we were occupied with getting things ready. However, it wasn’t long before we grew curious about the Community Day celebrations. After we started attending them regularly, we met many neighbours. The first time we invited some of them over, we played games that helped us to get to know one another better!”
—Mr. Wang, a Maple Estate resident since 2022
1. What do the Community Day events aim to do?| A．To teach how to cook meals. | B．To develop community spirit. |
| C．To meet diverse needs of neighbours. | D．To make the community cleaner. |
| A．To sign up before 21 July , 2024. | B．To provide basic ingredients. |
| C．To use your own kitchen equipment. | D．To pay a registration fee of $50. |
| A．they spent all their time at work |
| B．they weren’t invited for the gatherings |
| C．they were busy beautifying their home |
| D．they lacked information about the community |
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【推荐1】National Park Service
Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
Visitor center assistant
| OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Position | DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Not Difficult | VIRTUAL OR ON-SITE: On-Site | DATES: 1 / 13 / 2021 - 12 / 31 / 2021 |
| TRAINING REQUIRED: No Training Required | SUITABILITY: Grown-ups, Seniors, Teens | HOST’S HOUSING: No Housing Available |
Ferry (渡船) can hold up to 100 visitors and departs (出发) twice daily to the island. Volunteers will help direct visitors to the parking area and ferry dock (码头) while answering questions about what to do and where to go during a visit.
THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE
Meet and greet visitors, answer repetitive questions, give directions, become knowledgeable about local history, clean high touch areas completely.
SKILLS
Office machines
General assistance
Public speaking
Visitor information
ABILITIES NEEDED
Outgoing person who has public speaking skills, able to walk / stand for 30 minutes at a time, willing to learn local history.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Both being inside visitor center in climate controlled area and being outdoors in different weather conditions.
JOB RISKS
General housekeeping
Trip and fall risks
May have to talk to unhappy visitors
1. What can we learn about the volunteer opportunity from the text?| A．It provides housing for volunteers. | B．It will last for about a year. |
| C．It needs past experience. | D．It is difficult to do. |
| A．Introduce the historical sites. | B．Clean the whole site. |
| C．Tell visitors the way. | D．Sell the goods. |
| A．One who likes taking care of kids. |
| B．One who is good at global history. |
| C．One who is experienced in public speaking. |
| D．One who is interested in wildlife protection. |
【推荐2】Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others，improve your skills and become a more confident，independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad，here are some places to go.
Australia
If you seek a life on the beach，in a great climate with friendly people，Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays，it will be a very popular option.
Brazil
This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world's largest rainforest in Brazil，of which huge part is in danger，there are lots of different jobs you can do.
Kenya
Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums. There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty，so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community，Kenya should be at the top of your list.
Costa Rica
Golden sandy beaches，clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size，you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work，so if you want to look after turtles on the beach，Costa Rica could be just the place for you.
1. If you are interested in protecting the environment，you will probably go to .| A．Australia | B．Brazil | C．Kenya | D．Costa Rica |
| A．animals | B．plants | C．the elderly | D．children |
| A．take care of trees in the forests | B．surf with children in the water |
| C．work with animals on the beach | D．look after children who have lost their parents |
【推荐3】Instead of paying to ship the items you don’t need to your new home, why not donate them? Your old household goods like furniture will go to a new home where they will be appreciated. Here are some charities that might help.
Furniture Bank Network
Furniture Bank Network helps people furnish their homes with practical secondhand items donated by people within the community. Tax receipts for the value of the donated items are given to donors (捐赠者). Recipients get the furniture for free. People can get furnishings from their local Furniture Bank only if they are referred to the organization through one of its social service partners. It also encourages applicants to help the organization with volunteer work.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a global non-profit. It collects monetary donations to build and remodel affordable housing so that those in need can apply for it. You can also donate furniture and other household goods to Habitat for Humanity. It resells these items in home improvement stores and uses the money to fund its humanitarian efforts.
Goodwill
Goodwill resells donated furniture and other household items to fund its charitable objectives. Goodwill uses its earnings to provide career training and employment assistance for unemployed individuals. It also offers discounts to the people enrolled in its training programs, allowing them to affordably furnish their homes and buy clothes for their families.
PickUpMyDonation.com
PickUpMyDonation.com isn’t actually a donation center and it doesn’t pick up your donations. Instead, it helps you find local non-profits and charity shops that do. If your donation isn’t large enough for a local non-profit to send a truck, PickUpMyDonation.com can still help. The company will put you in touch with a local moving company to pick up your donation and take it to a nearby center.
1. What is a must for getting furnishings from a local Furniture Bank?| A．A tax receipt for the item. |
| B．Membership of the community. |
| C．An recommendation from its social service partner. |
| D．Volunteer work for the organization. |
| A．Goodwill. | B．PickUpMyDonation.com. |
| C．Habitat for Humanity. | D．Furniture Bank Network. |
| A．It provides affordable housing. | B．It is a local moving company. |
| C．It only picks up large donations. | D．It helps donors find a charity shop. |
【推荐1】Details about volunteers to clean up Parramatta River
About This Opportunity
Working along the Parramatta River, we will spend the day removing litter and improving the environment for the river’s inhabitants (栖息动物). After the clean-up, we will spend some time collecting data about the litter collected. We will do this so that we can learn more about the types of litter found in our river. So come along and help us to remove ocean litter from the sea, all the way back to the source!
A Few Things to Remember
◆Registration is necessary. We will send more information on how to register once you submit (递交) a SEEK volunteer application.
◆You are required to make your own way to and from the worksite.
◆No previous experience is required. We will provide you with all the know-how on site.
◆We can provide you with this a certificate (证书) of appreciation for coming along and helping out; this looks great on a resume (简历).
NOTE
There is a strict limit of 15 volunteers for this project. All volunteers will be required to answer a survey before participating.(This project received funds from the Australian government.)
Time Required
We will be running clean-ups along the river on a monthly basis, with each event running for about 4 hours. Online volunteering opportunities are also available. Contact lhodgetts@cva.org.au for more information.
1. What will the volunteers do after each clean-up?| A．Take a walk along the liver. | B．Feed the rivers inhabitants. |
| C．Pick reusable items from the litter. | D．Gather data about the collected litter. |
| A．Participating in online training. | B．Having previous work experience. |
| C．Working for four hours every week. | D．Traveling to the worksite by themselves. |
| A．An excellent resume. | B．A detailed survey. |
| C．A certificate of appreciation. | D．A fund from the government. |
【推荐2】It was summer when I was asked whether I wanted to go to Malibu(an island in Canada)with my church to serve the military families. At first，I heard this and thought, “You are asking an eleven-year-old in his last weeks of summer if he wants to go on a trip with his mom to Canada to serve other people?” Of course, I responded with a kind refusal，but my mom found a way to convince me to go.
When we were on the ferry to the island，a thousand thoughts were running through my head, such as “What am I going to do here?” “Am I even going to be useful?” and “Why am I even here?" When we got to the island，I was asked to the child care. I was actually somewhat excited because my friend, said he would help me. The first time I met the kids, I got to know them pretty well. They were all between the ages of four and six. Some of them stayed behaved and a few of them started acting crazy and would even hit and push the other kids.
With those kids，1 was very strict，but 1 still tried to be positive and keep a smile. After all，they were just innocent kids. In most of 'he time，I needed to help them with things like washing clothe, and setting tables. Even though it sounded dull, I enjoyed every second of it. One of the things I did in my free time was to play pool(打台球). I made friends with a few kids there. They were really easy to talk to. Some of the things we talked about were sports, food, video games, and most of all pool.
Even though I was only at Malibu, Canada for one week, I feel like I made spiritual changes in some people's life. You don't have to go above and beyond to have an influence on someone's life. In the end, it all comes down to what way you changed them. It could have been in a spiritual way or a mental way as long as you had a positive effect. So go out and try to make a difference in this world.
1. How did the author react when asked if he liked to serve the military families?| A．He hardly believed it. | B．He was very confused about the decision. |
| C．He refused to accept it. | D．He was worried about the trip. |
| A．to take care of kids there. | B．to educate kids there. |
| C．to make friends with kids there. | D．to share his experiences with kids there. |
| A．He found thee kids very hard to deal with. |
| B．He didn't quite like the badly-behaved kids. |
| C．He managed to get along well with most kids. |
| D．He shared common hobbies with some kids. |
| A．He regretted having taken the trip. |
| B．His spiritual changes in Malibu. |
| C．What he has learnt from the experience. |
| D．What to do to make a greater difference. |
【推荐3】Garden for the Environment is excited to have you volunteer! We would prefer that you stay for the entire shift(10 a.m.—3 p.m.) to maximize the amount of work we accomplish. However, we understand if you need to leave early—just let us know when you arrive.
Volunteer Shift Guidelines:
·Arrive by 9:50 a.m. Introductions and instructions will be provided by GFE staff at 10 a.m.
·Bring your own gardening gloves they are highly recommended for your safety. We will no longer be lending out our gloves for health and safety reasons.
·Bring water, snacks and/or lunch, sun protection, and wear close-toed shoes and clothes you feel comfortable moving in.
·You may sign up for no more than one shift at a time to allow access to all who want to help. GFE staff reserves the right to cancel shifts if there’s overbooking. Feel free to sign up for another as soon as you finish one.
·Each person in your party (including children) must be signed up.
·To keep all volunteers safe, children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers 13—17 years old may come on their own but will need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver(弃权书).
·No walk-up registration is permitted for volunteer shifts.
·Please sign up only if you are 100% sure you can participate to avoid canceled: tickets.
Accessibility information:
·A hand-washing station, water bottle filler, and an all-gender portable toilet will be provided.
·There are many steps in the garden, including a large staircase or steep slope to get to the portable toilet. Within the garden, there are several small steps, but large parts of the garden with no steps at all.
·Kneepads are available for use.
1. What is offered by GFE?| A．Gardening gloves. | B．Sun protection. |
| C．Lunch. | D．Kneepads. |
| A．He must sign up the shifts twice. |
| B．He must be accompanied by an adult. |
| C．He should pay for the loss if he can’t participate. |
| D．His parent or a guardian need to sign a document. |
| A．To introduce. | B．To educate. |
| C．To attract. | D．To promote. |
【推荐1】With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here’s a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers’ paradise, for every age and ability.
Tiki Trail
For one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.
Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola.
Queenstown Gardens
The Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak and the manicured gardens are beautiful year-round.
You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you’re tight on time, the loop around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.
Arrow River Trail
Starting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.
The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside or go back the way you came. Back in Arrowtown, it’s lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to admire the café culture, discover the region’s history or grab a pint in the sunshine.
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.
Walkers aiming for the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April to November.
1. Which place is a better choice for the disabled?| A．Tiki Trail. | B．Arrow River Trail. |
| C．Queenstown Gardens. | D．Ben Lomond Track. |
| A．Appreciate the rose fragrance. | B．Experience demanding climb. |
| C．Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown. | D．Learn about the local history. |
| A．To compare things. | B．To inform readers. |
| C．To uncover the unseen. | D．To warn readers. |
【推荐2】The Lion king musical theatre tickets in London
Read our original review of The Lion King
It’s one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, and for last two decades it’s been one of the main events of London’s West End. The magical, family-friendly stage version of The Lion King has been reigning supreme at the Lyceum Theatre since 1999, and shows no signs of quietening its roar.
If you’ve not seen the classic Disney film, that’s close to sacrilege - but don’t worry, we can fill you in. a young cub called Simba tries to come to terms with the cruel death of his father Mufasa, at the same time as learning about the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as a king. It’s a bit like Hamlet, but with singing animals (and a happier ending).
The musical is a must-see for any Londoner, whether you call the capital home or are just here for the weekend. The stunning visuals are pretty breathtaking whatever your age, but ingenious puppetry and intricate masks recreate the animal kingdom of Africa in a spectacle that your little lion clubs will never forget.
Did you know? Julie Taymor, the shows director, created a number of puppets and masks for the show. She used many different styles, but had one rule: the performer should never be hidden by the device so the audience could see the humanity of the characters as well as what each performer was technically capable of.
Where? Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ. Nearest underground stations are: Charing Cross, Covent Garden, Embankment, Leicester Square, Holborn and Temple.
Performance dates and times: The Lion King is currently booking until September 30, 2019. Performances are Tuesday-Sunday, with matinees at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, and evening performances at 7.30 p.m. (not Sunday). The running time of the show is two and a half hours with an interval.
1. Where might this text probably come from?| A．A biography. | B．A science fiction. |
| C．A history book. | D．A magazine. |
| A．By giving details of the review. |
| B．By introducing a famous director. |
| C．By providing many time choices. |
| D．By showing the convenient transportation. |
【推荐3】Feeling down? Why not visit one of these four websites?
Collegehumor.com
This site was created in 1999 and gets about seven million visitor per month. Two of its videos have been chosen as winners for the Webby Awards: Pixar Intro Parody and Web Site Story. Other funny videos to looks out for include a debate on the advantages and disadvantages of going to college.
Funnyordie.com
This site has lots of really funny videos And as the name suggests, users vote on videos, choosing the options “funny” or “die”. If the video receives too many “die” votes, it's sent to the site's “crypt”. But if it gets enough “funny” votes, it goes into the Hall of Fame. The site was crated in 2006 by comedians Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. The site’s first video. The Landlord has had over 70 million views Videos to watch out for include Just a Tip: Taxi, with some valuable advice on how to catch a taxi, and Over Analyzing Texts, with some tips on how to respond to text messages
Reddit.com
Founded in 2005, Reddit.com is a social news and entertainment website. Registered users put funny content in the form of the video link or texts on the website. Other users then vote these things “up” or “down”. The most recent and well-liked content appears at the top on the front page of the site.
Theonion.com
First appearing as a satirical newspaper in 1988, Theonion.com has hundred of videos and articles on news and current affairs, and receives an average of 7.5 million visitors a months. It’s famous for its amusing items, such as Michelle Obama Seen Outside Walking Family Rhinoceros or Dad Can’t Believe Lawn.
1. If you want to watch videos ever winning the Webby Awards, you can visit____________.| A．Reddit. com | B．Collegehumor. com |
| C．Theonion.com | D．Funnyordie.com |
| A．watched over 70 million times |
| B．voted by their users |
| C．based on newspaper stories |
| D．created by users |
| A．They include funny videos |
| B．They include valuable advice |
| C．They include debates on education |
| D．They provide satirical news |
