【推荐1】We have designed all our bank cards to make your life easier.

How to use your NatWest Servicecard

As a Switch card, it lets you pay for all sorts of goods and services, whenever you see the Switch logo. The money comes straight out of your account, so you can spend as much as you like as long as you have enough money (or an agreed overdraft(透支) to cover it. It is also a cheque guarantee(担保) card for up to the amount shown on the card. And it gives you free access to your money from over 31,000 cash machines across the UK.

How to use your NatWest Chshcard

You can use your Cashcard as a Sulo card to pay for goods and services wherever you see the Solo logo. It can also give you access to your account and your cash from over 31,000 cash machines nationwide. You can spend or withdraw(提取) what you have in your account, or as much as your agreed overdraft limit.

Using your card abroad

You can also use your Servicecard and Cashcard when you’re abroad. You can withdraw cash at cash machines and pay for goods and services wherever you see the Cirrus or Maestro logo displayed.

We take a commission charge(手续费) of 2.25% of each cash withdrawal you make (up to ￡4) and a commission charge of 75 pence every time you use Maestro to pay for goods or services. We also apply a foreign-exchange transaction fee of 2.65%.

How to use your NatWest Credit Card

With your credit card you can do the following:

＊ Pay for goods and services and enjoy up to 56 days’ interest-free credit.

＊ Pay in over 24 million shops worldwide that display the Maestrocard or Visa logos.

＊ Collect one AIR MILE for every ￡20 of spending that appears on your statement(结算单).

(This does not include foreign currency or traveler’s cheques bought, interest and other charges.)

1. If you carry the Servicecard or the Cashcard, _______.

A．you can use it to guarantee things as you wish

B．you can draw your money from cash machines conveniently

C．you can spend as much money as you like without a limit

D．you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK

2. If you withdraw ￡200 from a cash machine abroad, you will be charged ______.

A．￡4	B．￡4.5
C．￡5.25	D．￡5.3

3. Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?

A．You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.

B．You will be charged some interest beyond two months.

C．You can use the card in any shop across the world.

D．You will gain one air mile if you spend ￡20 on traveller’s cheques.

4. The purpose of the passage is to show you how to ______.

A．play your cards right	B．use your cards abroad
C．draw cash with your cards	D．pay for goods with your cards

【推荐2】Book Information

Children's Day is coming. Here is some information about children's books in our bookshop.

All I Want for Christmas Is You Writer: Mariah Carey Age: for 3-7 years Price: $17.99 It is one of the bestsellers. It brings Christmas joy to readers. Its beautiful lyrics(歌词) will bring that same holiday spirit to readers in this picture-book about a young girl whose wish is for a new little dog.	A Bear's Year Writer: Kathy Duval Age: for 4-8 years Price:$18.99 When spring arrives, the mother bear and her kids wake up, and as the weather warms to summer, the mother bear teaches her kids to fish. In autumn, as food grows less, the family prepares for the coming winter.
The Little Prince Writer: Exupéry.S Age: for l1-14 years Price: $20.99 The little prince lives on a small planet alone. One day he decides to leave his planet in search for the most important thing in his life. At last he finds out the answer from a fox of the Earth: the power of love.	The Only Child Writer: Guo Jing Age: for 5-9 years Price: $22.99 A little girl is lost in the forest. And she follows a deer deep into the woods. She finds herself in a strange world. But both her home and her family are very far away. How will she get back there?

1. How much is All I Want for Christmas Is You?

A．$17.99.	B．$18.99.
C．$20.99.	D．$22.99.

2. Who is the writer of A Bear's Year!

A．Mariah Carey.	B．Kathy Duval.
C．Exupéry. S.	D．Guo Jing.

3. Which book is for the children of 11-14 years old?

A．All I Want for Christmas Is You.	B．A Bear's Year.
C．The Little Prince.	D．The Only Child.

4. The above information is about____.

A．Children's movies	B．Children's toys
C．Children's shoes	D．Children's books

【推荐3】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．leave a note	B．send an invitation
C．present a document	D．carry an. advertisement

2. What does the underlined part mean?

A．You’ll make others’ lives more meaningful with this job.

B．You’ll arrive home just in time from this job.

C．You’ll earn a good salary from this job.

D．You’ll succeed in getting this job.

3. The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ________.

A．to get some financial support

B．to properly protect themselves

C．to learn some new living skills

D．to realize their own importance

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

A．The one who can drive a car.

B．The one who has done similar work before.

C．The one who has patience to listen to others.

D．The one who can use English to communicate.

【推荐1】It is important that you make a good impression at work. If you make a good impression on your boss, he or she is more likely to give you more responsibilities which can lead to promotions (晋级) and raises. Here are some ways to make a good impression at work.
Use Proper Office Etiquette (礼仪)
Using proper manners will help you make a good impression on your boss and also your co-workers. Office etiquette includes everything from the proper way to e-mails to knowing when, where, and how to use your cell phone at work.
Face up to Your Mistakes
When you make a mistake at work, which everyone inevitably (不可避免地) does at some points, face up to it. Don’t ignore your error or place the blame on others. Take responsibility and come up with a solution to fix your mistake. Your boss may not be too happy about it, but she will at least be impressed with your response.
Know to Call in Sick
Do you think coming to work when you are sick instead of staying at home will impress your boss? Reasonable bosses know that a sick employee not only is unproductive but also he or she can spread an illness around the office. Call in sick(打电话请病假) when you are ill.
Come Through in a Crisis
When the unexpected happens at work, who will make a better impression on the boss? Of course it’s the employee who deals with the crisis quickly and effectively.
1. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．How to Use Good Etiquette

B．How to Deal with Mistakes at Work

C．How to Be a Good Worker in the Future

D．How to Make a Good Impression at Work

2. What should you do if you make a mistake at work?

A．Try to ignore the mistake.

B．Put the blame on others.

C．Think out a solution to your mistake.

D．Leave the company as soon as possible.

3. According to the writer, when you are ill you’d better _________.

A．go to work on time as usual

B．stay at home without telling others

C．go on working but stay away from others

D．stop working and ask for a leave

4. Who will make good impressions on the boss?

A．Employees who deal with the crisis quickly and effectively.

B．Employees who often make mistakes.

C．Employees who go to work though they are ill.

D．Employees who often use their cell phones at work.

【推荐3】Each year the Hay Festival attracts some of the world’s leading writers, artists and thinkers, to talk, share their thoughts and ideas and meet audiences. Ensuring guests are warmly received and well looked after during their stay has always been a top mission and one of the Festival’s key jobs.

All events management student volunteers need to be attentive and helpful. In return, they get the chance to meet some amazing, creative people, and experience the daily running of a fast-moving international festival , where time-keeping is important and, above all, performers and audience leave having had a thoroughly enjoyable, stimulating (启发性的) and thought-inspiring day.

We require volunteers in two areas:

Events Management

Events management student volunteers help out with a wide range of duties including meeting and greeting authors, assisting with book signings, accompanying artists to events, stage management assistance and manning reception desks.

Creative Workshops

Creative workshops student volunteers assist authors, illustrators and workshop leaders in the setting up and running of workshops. These roles may interest those who have a particular interest in visual arts and / or illustration.

Dates

The 2021 festival dates are Thursday 15 July — Sunday 25 July. Applicants will need to be available for the duration of the festival.

Who can apply?

We are looking for 24 young people between the ages of 18 and 25, who can demonstrate a passion for the arts and interest in events management.

Please send a CV and a short covering letter to ellen@hayfestival.com (for Events Management) or adrian@hayfestival.org (for Creative Workshops).

The closing date for both applications is 28 May 2021, and we will let applicants know whether they’ve been successful as early as possible in June 2021. Please indicate which role you are applying for or express a preference. If shortlisted (入围), you’ll need to be available for a short Skype interview.

1. What is the priority of the Hay Festivals duty?

A．To meet creative people.

B．To serve guests well.

C．To receive more visitors.

D．To exchange ideas.

2. What must be mentioned in the application letter?

A．The desired role.

B．Available Time.

C．A covering letter.

D．Personal interests.

3. We can learn from the passage that _________.

A．events management student volunteers assist authors, illustrators and workshop leaders in the setting up and running of workshops.

B．young people who are enthusiastic about arts and events management will have an advantage.

C．the 2021 festival will last about half a month.

D．if an applicant is shortlisted, he can have the volunteer job directly.

【推荐2】

Beijing Travel Company Beijing-Singapore: four days in Singapore Website: www.Beijingtour.com Telephone: 010-62617788

Miramber Hotel Restaurant& Cafe, Swimming pool, KTV, Clothing Store, Reading room Travel Plans Day 1 Morning: land at Singapore Changi Airport Afternoon: take a bus tour of the island Evening: have a party in the KTV Day 2 Morning: visit the Handicraft Center and the National Museum Afternoon: take the car to Sentosa Island (圣淘沙岛)

Day 3 Morning: take a walking tour of old Singapore, including Chinatown Afternoon: take a boat trip around the island Day 4 Morning: free time for shopping Evening: return by air Date of Departure (出发) Price August 16th, 2023 ￥3,220 August 17th, 2023 ￥3,100 August 18th, 2023 ￥2,950 August 19th, 2023 ￥3,150

1. How long does the tour last ?

A．2 days

B．3 days

C．4 days

D．5 days

2. What’s the telephone number of Beijing Travel Company?

A．010-62618877	B．010-62617788
C．010-61627788	D．010-61628877

3. On the third Day, travelers in this group can.

A．take a walking tour	B．visit Sentosa Island
C．have a party in the KTV	D．take a bus tour

4. When can travelers shop freely during the tour?

A．On the first day	B．On the Second day
C．On the third day	D．On the last day

5. If you choose August 18th as your departure day, How much will you spend?

A．More than ￥3000	B．Less than ￥3000
C．Less than ￥2000	D．￥3100

【推荐3】STEM Summer Programs for High School Students

STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.

Future Matters Program

It is an eight-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for worldwide students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.

Simons Summer Research

It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.

Research Science Institute

It is the first cost-free program of its kind. During this seven-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program, students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare oral presentations to present their research.

Program in Math for Young Scientists

This program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制)fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.

1. Which program will be summarized with written material?

A．Future Matters Program.	B．Simons Summer Research.
C．Research Science Institute.	D．Program in Math for Young Scientists.

2. What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common?

A．Expense.

B．Requirement.

C．Duration.

D．Content.

3. What’s special in Program in Math for Young Scientists?

A．Cultivating independent sill.	B．Attending non-math activities.
C．Enrolling international students.	D．Tailoring personal schedules.