The Future Stars
General IntroductionThe Future Stars was set up in 1988 as a non-profit service center for child development devoted to providing quality child care in a loving and educational environment for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Our funds mainly come from public donations.
A healthy curiosity for learning is the most important quality for early childhood development. We aim at offering high quality developmentally age-appropriate activities for early childhood, the most critical time of child development, so that they can do better after they start formal schooling.
Hours of OperationChild care will be provided for the child from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday (except for holidays). Children may not arrive before 7:00 am or remain after 6:00 pm. Should an emergency arises, the parent should immediately make us know in consideration of our work arrangements. A late charge of $1.00 per minute will be assessed if the child is not picked up by 6:05 pm. Charges for these services are to be paid directly to the staff person that has been looking after your child until your arrival; not to the center. Failure to pay late charges may affect continued services with the center.
ParkingDropping off and picking up your child can be made from the two main areas, Spring Street and Seventh Street. Parking is free for parents coming to visit their children in our center. Please do not leave your purse or valuables in your car and be sure to lock your vehicle.
Tuition (学费)When it has been confirmed that a position is available for your child, you must pay a registration (注册) fee of $200 per child.
The weekly tuition fee is $98.00. You can make payments either by credit card or in cash on Monday every week. If your payment is not made by Tuesday at 9:00 am, you will be charged a $25.00 late fee.
For more information, please call 434-293-6110 or visit at www.childdevelopmentcenter.com.
1. The Future Stars is intended for ________.| A．would-be parents | B．pre-school children | C．child experts | D．teenagers |
| A．It has a history of more than three decades. |
| B．It has shorter hours of operation on holidays. |
| C．It offers free parking service for visiting parents. |
| D．It aims to improve children’s development through activities. |
| A．They may affect continued services with the center. |
| B．Parents needn’t pay late charges for them. |
| C．Parents have to inform the center of them right away. |
| D．They may greatly disturb the work arrangements of the center. |
| A．pay every Monday | B．be charged a $25.00 late fee |
| C．pay $98.00 for registration | D．pay in cash |
| A．To attract public donations. | B．To promote early education. |
| C．To tell the benefits of child care. | D．To introduce a child development center. |
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【推荐1】Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids.
Corduroy
It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. He has lost one of his buttons (纽扣). This makes him very sad because he wants to be taken home by a kid. So he decides to find a new button. Corduroy contains some hard words. So you’d better use a dictionary while reading it.
Price: $18; a 10% discount (折扣) on Sunday
Curious George
Curious George, a monkey, is a little too interested in everything, which causes humans to bring him from the forest to a big city. However, there he calls the fire department, is sent to prison, escapes from prison and is carried into the sky by balloons. Though the book uses a lot of short and simple sentences, some of its words are not simple.
Price: $20; a 20% discount on Sunday
The Story of Ferdinand
Ferdinand, a bull, loves to smell the flowers in the grasslands. One day people come to pick a male cow for bullfights. Ferdinand doesn’t want to be chosen, but a bee stings (蜇) him. It causes him to jump around crazily, so he’s picked. In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. The book has many similar stories that bring laughter. And it has everything that makes a children’s book great for English learners — simple and hard words.
Price: $16; a 10% discount on Sunday
Green Eggs and Ham
In this book, a cat named Sam really likes green eggs and meat. So he offers them to a friend. Read the book to see if his friend likes the meal or not. This book is a poem. Despite the simple vocabulary, the words are used in a way that feels smart.
Price: $15; a 5% discount on Sunday
1. Why does Corduroy decide to find a new button?| A．To make a kid buy him. | B．To send it as a gift to a kid. |
| C．To make his clothes warmer. | D．To take the place of the damaged one. |
| A．He fits into human society. | B．He creates some problems. |
| C．He makes friends with humans. | D．He sets animals in the zoo free. |
| A．They teach kids to be kind to animals. |
| B．They enjoy great popularity among kids. |
| C．They contain basic and advanced vocabulary. |
| D．They are recommended by English beginners. |
【推荐2】Booking opening for Beckett Shorts on 8 September.
BY TELEPHONE
For credit card bookings. Calls are answered.
BOX OFFICE
01789 295623 9 a.m. 8 p.m.(Mon Sat)
0541 541051(24 hours, 7 days, no booking charge).
By FAX
For credit card (信用卡) bookings. Please allow at least 48 hours for reply, if required.
BOX OFFICE
01789 261974 or 01862 387765
BY POST
Please enclose a cheque (支票) or credit card details together with an ASE or add $50 to the total amount to cover postage (邮资). Please send to the Box Office, RST, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6BB.
Booking opens for all other plays on 19 September.
IN PERSON
BOX OFFICE
RST hall, 9:30 a.m. 8 p.m.(Mon Sat)
6 p.m. when theatres are closed).
BY OVERSEAS BOOKING
The easiest method of payment is by credit card. You can also pay by: Eurocheque (up to &500) with your card number written on the back.
BY CREDIT CARDS
We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diner Club. Please give the card number, name and address of cardholder.
1. In which of the following ways of booking does one probably have to pay extra money?| A．In person | B．By telephone |
| C．By fax | D．By post |
| A．in person | B．by telephone |
| C．by fax | D．by post |
| A．01789 295623 | B．0541 541051 |
| C．017789 261174 | D．01862 387665 |
【推荐3】Jon Williams has never had a bank account before. But now he is married and has a new job. He and his wife, Sherry, want to start keeping their money in a bank.
When he went to the bank, he was surprised. He told Sherry, “When you open a checking account, it’s like shopping. You choose the services you need. The man at the bank asked us to read this chart and choose the plan that is right for us.”
Types of Checking Accounts | ||
| Plans | Benefits | Fees |
| Special Checking ($ 25 to open) | * open with only $ 25 * 5 free checks per month | * $ 3.00 monthly service charge * $ 0.50 for each check over 5 |
| Personal Checking ($ 100 to open) | * unlimited free checks * no fee to use bank’s automated teller machine ( ATM) | * $ 8. 00 monthly service charge * no fee when you keep a $ 750 daily balance or $ 1,500 in savings |
| EARN Checking ($ 200 to open) | * unlimited free checks * no fee to use bank’s ATM * pay 2% interest | * $ 8. 00 monthly service charge * no fee when you keep a $ 1500 daily balance or $ 2,000 in savings |
Jon and Sherry thought over the number of checks they would write each month. Between home expenses and personal spending, they realized they would write as many as 25 checks in a month. They decided the Special Checking account would cost too much. It had a check charge and a service charge. The EARN Checking account would require them to keep too much money in the bank. They chose the Personal Checking account because the $ 8.00 service charge would be cheaper than paying $ 0.50 per check.
1. Which plan does a customer choose if he wants to get the interest?| A．None available | B．Special Checking |
| C．Personal Checking | D．EARN Checking |
| A．$ 2.5 | B．$ 12.5 | C．$ 13 | D．$ 15.5 |
| A．it provides unlimited free checks. |
| B．it needs no fee to use bank’s ATM. |
| C．it requires less charges and savings. |
| D．it demands the least money kept in the bank. |
【推荐1】From grammar to pronunciation and everything in between, these books offer practical, actionable steps to improve your command of English whether you’re a beginner or a native speaker.
Practical English Usage by Michael Swan
The book is divided into two parts; one on grammar and one on vocabulary. You also get access to 87 tests online to check your level. The book emphasizes straightforward explanations to common grammar questions and mistakes.
English for Everyone by DK
English for Everyone is a great resource for beginner ESL (English as a Second Language) learners or ESL instructors. The book is a comprehensive introduction to English and includes audio (声的) recordings. visual flashcards. and ideas for personalizing your learning experience.
English Made Easy by Jonathan Crichton and Pieter Koster
English Made Easy offers a new approach to ESI. learning that centres on pictures and other visuals. If you prefer to see images, diagrams, and visual representations of what you’re learning, this book could be a good fit. It comprises 20 units divided into five groups and focuses mainly on vocabulary, phrases, and pronunciation.
Essential English Grammar by Raymond Murphy
Essential English Grammar provides a step-by-step approach to learning English grammar. The book is full of questions and answers with explanations, so you can use it independently or as part of a course.
1. What does the book by Michael Swan offer?| A．Online level tests. | B．Listening materials. | C．Learning methods. | D．Visual flashcards. |
| A．It has audio recordings. | B．It centres on grammar. |
| C．It is created by two authors. | D．It is divided into two parts. |
| A．Practical English Usage. | B．English for Everyone. |
| C．English Made Easy. | D．Essential English Grammar. |
【推荐2】The Best Fitness Apps for 2020
Whether you’re looking to slim down, run farther, bike faster or just get healthier, these apps can help you meet your fitness goals in 2020.
 | 8fit ＄59.99 per year;$44.99 per half-year;$19.99 per month for meal plans and more workouts 8fit creates a personalized program for your diet and exercise based on the results you want to see. 8fit covers a lot of details of your fitness plan, such as what time of day you exercise and whether you’re an ambitious cook or just prefer simple meal plans. |
 | Blogilates ＄0.99 per month for workout calendar;$0.99 for some videos Blogilates offers plenty of workouts on-demand, as well as recipes, fitness recommendations, and a healthy dose of body .The majority of the content in the app is free, although the workout calendar costs you $0.99 per month and some videos are an additional $0.99. |
 | Charity Miles ＄12.99 per month; two-week free trial Charity Miles donates money to the organization of your choice when you use the app to record miles running, walking,or bicycling. An included calculator(计算器)shows you how much money you can raise if you meet different goals, such as getting 50 people to fund you at＄0.30 per mile. |
1. Which of the following best describes 8fit?
| A．It presents users with simple meal recipes. |
| B．It costs users $19.99 every month for meals. |
| C．It offers users better and detailed fitness plans. |
| D．It meets users’ personal needs for diet and exercise. |
| A．You’ll get 50 dollars per mile by using it. | B．The calculator in it records your workout. |
| C．Users raise money for charities through it. | D．It provides users with services free of charge. |
| A．help people meet fitness goals | B．introduce top fitness apps |
| C．give suggestions on keeping fit | D．promote a positive lifestyle |
【推荐3】Becoming a Nature Lover through Citizen Science
Citizen Science is an education series featuring workshops on a variety of topics in a relaxed and inspiring environment. There is no registration fee; instead, each instructor suggests items or services they will accept in exchange for class participation.
Our volunteer instructors prepare based on how many people sign up, so please only sign up if you will actually attend.
Date & Time
Friday, May 4; 8:30 am-10:30 am
Class description
Interested in studying nature, feeling more connected to your surroundings, helping the natural environment, but not sure where to start? Join us on a PowerPoint tour through the instructor’s favorite citizen science platforms that apply to our region. Just through being observant on a daily walk, you can submit meaningful data to scientists who will use your data to take meaningful conservation steps! We’ll show you how! It’s easy!
Suggested items in exchange for this class
*Baked snacks
*Homemade preserved foods
*Houseplants
*Nature art (draw me a picture?)
About the instructor
Kelsey Frey is the manager of education and outreach(外展服务) for York County Parks, part-time environmental educator for Lancaster County Parks, and runs her own business in her spare time. Kelsey’s passionate about many natural history topics, including butterflies, and landscaping with native plants.
1. Who are most likely to attend the class?| A．Data collectors. | B．Cooking lovers. |
| C．Environmental protectors. | D．Sports advocators. |
| A．Kelsey Frey manages Lancaster Country Parks. |
| B．Citizen Science is a workshop with various topics. |
| C．Participants can take a PowerPoint tour to local regions. |
| D．Participants can exchange homemade cookies for the class. |
| A．An environmental paper. | B．An education course |
| C．A teaching plan. | D．An academic article. |
