2 . Job Chances in Top Schools

Throughout China

Interested in teaching in a foreign country? Schools all over China are looking for skilled teachers interested in teaching English. There are chances all over the country. Apply today!

Necessary conditions

Native speaker of English

BA Degree or higher (English and Education major preferred)

Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Pay to be offered

From $1, 800to $2, 300a month depending on conditions and experience

Pays differ depending on schools. Benefits differ between employers, but the following

benefits must be offered:

FREE apartment with furniture

Overtime pay

10-14 days paid vacation

How to apply

To apply, only send us the following information:

Resume/Date of Birth/Recent picture

Once we receive your information, we will get you into our job matching lists, when a match is recorded, we will get in touch with you for an interview. Click on the following apply.

Now button to offer your resume and required documentation.

Any questions send us an e-mail at primejobs@teachers.com.

1. One who gets the job will teach _________.

A．French	B．English
C．Chinese	D．German

2. If you get the job and take the vacation for ten days, you will _________.

A．be fined	B．not get paid
C．be paid as usual	D．be paid with overtime pay

3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A magazine.
C．A dictionary.	D．The Internet.

4 . L. Bean Quad backpack

If you need a backpack that can carry large and small objects and is comfortable to wear, this is the backpack for you. The reasonable price and customers’ 100% satisfaction makes this a great buy any way you look at it. While it’s not the most beautiful backpack on the planet, it does look nice at first sight.

Kanken 15” backpack

This Kanken bag is a great choice for school kids of grade one to six or adults with narrow shoulders. Weighing under 450g, it’s easy and comfortable to carry this bag around. The simple design with a lot of eye-catching colors may have you fall in love with it at once.

Timbuk2 Command backpack

If you want to safely carry your laptop and look stylish, the Timbuk2 Command backpack is the one for you. The soft back is made for a comfortable wearing experience. The clean coloring and lines of the bag may make you more “grown-up”.

Amazon Basics backpack

With a lowest price among all these backpacks, the Amazon Basics backpack is a great choice for college students on a tight budget. There are tons of storage choices in this backpack, so it’s easy to forget exactly where you placed a certain object. It is a basic black backpack with a few designs and is never going to appear on a fashion T stage.

1. What makes L. Bean Quad backpack attractive?

A．The color and the design.

B．The style and the quality.

C．The cost and the public praise.

D．The lightweight and the simplicity.

2. Which backpack might be the most suitable one for a Grade-3 student?

A．Kanken 15” backpack.

B．L. Bean Quad backpack.

C．Amazon Basics backpack.

D．Timbuk2 Command backpack.

3. Which of the following is an advantage of Amazon Basics backpack?

A．Fashion.

B．Price.

C．Comfort.

D．Storage.

5 . In the coming summer holiday, we offer all kinds of interesting and exciting activities. You can call 1-800-987-9852 to order or to ask for more information.

San Antonio Missions Baseball Game

If you’re planning a trip to San Antonio, Texas, make sure you get San Antonio Missions game tickets to watch the game, at the Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium!

*The game lasts approximately 3 hours.

*Excellent dance shows during breaks.

*On-site gift shops.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Schlitterbahn Waterpark, the number one voted water park in the State of Texas, is designed to give your whole family a cool place to relax completely. Most guests spend approximately 4 to 10 hours at the park.

* Appropriate for all ages.

* Disabled people accessible.

* On-site restaurants and gift shops.

Grand Historic City Tour

With a Grand Historic City Tour, guests are sure to have an amazing time exploring everything that the area has to offer. Start one of these tours with the entire family to create some new memories in the Texas Hill Country. Each tour offers something unique and takes place in a comfortable chartered bus.

* Each tour lasts approximately 4 hours.

*Appropriate for all ages.

SeaWorld San Antonio

You can discover the fascinating marine life of SeaWorld San Antonio, where interesting rides, exciting adventures and pleasant encounters with some of the world’s most amazing creatures are always right around the corner.

*Most guests spend l or 2 full days in the park.

* Appropriate for young children.

* On-site gift shops.

1. Which of the following will you choose if you love sports?

A．San Antonio Missions Baseball Game.	B．Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
C．Grand Historic City Tour.	D．SeaWorld San Antonio.

2. What is special about Schlitterbahn Waterpark?

A．It has an on-site gift shop.	B．It includes interesting rides.
C．It offers something unique.	D．It is accessible to disabled people.

3. What can tourists do in SeaWorld San Antonio?

A．See an excellent dance show.	B．Have meals in a restaurant.
C．See many marine animals.	D．Enjoy themselves on a bus.

4. What’s the purpose of the author’s writing the passage?

A．To attract people to take part in some activities in summer holiday.

B．To introduce the features of these activities in summer holiday.

C．To offer a detailed summer holiday plan to people.

D．To encourage people to explore interesting places at any time.

6 . SCIENCE MUSEUM GUIDE

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.2 STARS OUT OF 5 BASED ON 8737 REVIEWS

Open:10:00AM to 6:00PM,everyday   Time Needed:4 hours     Price: Free

If you' re a lover of anything and everything science-related, then a visit to London's Science Museum is a must. But with a 3D IMAX cinema, you don't necessarily have to be a lover of chemistry or physics to appreciate the Science Museum.

Science Museum Highlights

Some of the most famous places located in the Science Museum include:

●The Launch Pad (a hands-on gallery where children can "explore basic scientific rules").

●The Exploring Space Galleries (which also include a three-metre-high telescope(望远镜）which was flown on British space missions).

●The Discovery Motion Theatre (where visitors can watch a documentary as well as an animated film in 3D with special effects-which may even include water,wind,flashing lights and moving seats).

●The Clockmakers' Collection (which is the oldest display of clocks and watches in the world).

Ticket Costs

The museum is free to enter for anyone,but there may be fees for some special exhibitions, as well as the IMAX Theatre You can book your tickets here.

Tickets for the Discovery Motion Theatre cost:       

✱ £6 for adults        £5 for children, seniors and students            £4 for families

Tickets for the IMAX Theatre cost:

✱·£11 for adults        £10 for children, seniors and students          £30 for families

Special Tips

If you want to avoid the crowds, then try to visit later in the afternoon on a weekday.

If you' re visiting with children, then make sure you head down to the first floor so the kids can play in a fun-filled play area.

1. Which is the best place for telescope lovers?

A．The Launch Pad.	B．The Exploring Space Galleries.
C．The Discovery Motion Theatre.	D．The Clockmakers' Collection.

2. How much should two London parents and their child pay for IMAX Theatre?

A．£14.

B．£17.

C．£30.

D．£32.

3. When can the museum probably have fewer visitors?

A．On Sunday morning.	B．On Saturday afternoon.
C．On Monday morning,	D．On Tuesday afternoon

7 . Metro Pocket Guide

Metrorail(地铁)

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.

Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and fare card machines only provide up to $ 5 in change.

Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a. m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours of Service

Open: 5 a. m. Mon.-Fri.                  7a. m. Sat.—Sun.

Close: midnight Sun.—Thur.          3a.m.Fri. —-Sat.nights

Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in the stations.

Metrobus

When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1. 35 and when paying with a SmarTrip card, the fare is $1. 25

Fares for the Senior /disabled customers

Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards,SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors. com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100

Travel tips
●Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a. m. and between 4 and 6 p. m.
●If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.
1. What should you know about farecard machines?

A．They start selling tickets at 9:30 a. m.

B．They are connected to change machines.

C．They offer special service to the elderly.

D．They make change for no more than $5.

2. What is good about a SmarTrip card?

A．It is convenient for old people.	B．It saves money for its users.
C．it can be bought at any time.	D．it is sold on the Internet.

3. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A．202-962-1195	B．202-962-1100
C．202-637-7000	D．202-637-8000

8 . Foods of the Future

We asked young scientists to write an advertisement that answers this question: How will food options, food availability, and individuals’ food choices change in the future? A selection of their suggested marketing campaigns is below. Read previous NextGen Voices survey results at http://science.sciencemag.org/collection/nextgen-voices. — Jennifer Sills

Personalized Meal Plans

Send us your DNA, and we will predict your food preferences! Receive your personalized food basket, with a day-by-day diet program. We will send you full meals and personalized smoothies (水果奶昔) based on your genetic taste tendency.

Ada Gabriela Blidner

Twitter:@adagbb

Fresh Fruit

If you miss sweet temperate fruits, welcome to our Moon Farm. Our fruit trees are planted in hybrid-soil and artificial air that reproduce Earth’s environment from 5000 years ago. Pick fruits with your family or ship to your doorstep with MoonEx. Freshness guaranteed.

Yongsheng Ji

Email: jiyongshengkey@hotmail.com

Meat

Our steaks are sourced from natural grasslands, where cattle now fill the ecological roles. With FoodFootprint feeding system, we enhance natural grazing (放牧) to improve animal growth effectively while minimizing methane production and water consumption. At only $219.00/kg (including carbon taxes and ecological taxes), our steaks are affordable for the whole family.

Falko Buschke

Email: falko. buschke@gmail. com

1. Which of the following needs you to provide the information of your genes?

A．Meat.	B．Fresh Fruit.
C．NextGen Voices.	D．Personalized Meal Plans.

2. Who should you contact if you want to have fun with your family?

A．Jennifer Sills.	B．Yongsheng Ji.
C．Falko Buschke.	D．Ada Gabriela Blidner.

3. Which of the following best describes the steaks in Meat?

A．Fresh.	B．Green.
C．Expensive.	D．Personalized.

9 . Here are four fantastic experiences for you to enjoy wonderful countryside spots, breath-taking scenery and clean, fresh air. Pack your bags and get outside!

Horse-riding

Here’s a novel way of chasing the Northern Lights — on horseback, which is a back-to-nature experience hunting for the aurora borealis. You’ll saddle up (给马备鞍) at dusk and head deeper into the wilds near the Pallas Yllas National Park.

GO: Three-night full-board guided trip, including two nights in a cottage and one night glamping, from £965 per person. See aurora zone. com.

Mountain-biking

You can choose from guided downhill or cross-country mountain biking to road cycling and families can enjoy peaceful, slower paths and farm trails.

Extra activities include hiking, water park.

GO: Five-night B&B packages including transfers and guided biking, from £374 per person. Bike hire from around £15 a day. See wizzair. com.

Camping

Get back to basics on a campsite with none of that fancy glamping. The pitches are large so you can light your own campfire at night. Walkers are in heaven here, hiking among the limestone hills filled with traditional stone walls.

Also a great destination for fishing, sailing and windsurfing on nearby Lake Semerwater.

GO: Non-electric grass tent pitches from £20 a night. Tipi already pitched from £70 a night. See pitchup. com.

Whale-watching

Scotland’s west coast, one of Europe’s best places to catch sight of whales, has launched a new whale trail. It features 30 top places offering opportunities to see the wildlife and showcases whale heritage sites.

GO: Accommodation along the trail is reasonable including B&B in a double room at Torran in Ullapool from £70 a night. See bandbullapool. co. uk.

1. How much might you pay for two days’ bike-hiring in Mountain-biking?

A．£15.	B．£20.
C．£30.	D．£374.

2. What will you do in Camping?

A．Hunt for animals.	B．Enjoy challenging camping.
C．Visit traditional stone walls.	D．Climb an across-country mountain.

3. Where can you find coastal B&Bs?

A．At bandbullapool. co. uk.	B．At aurora zone. com.
C．At pitchup. com.	D．At wizzair. com.

10 . Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.

What to Expect

The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week.You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.

Accommodation Zones

Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system.Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.

Meal Plans Available

◇　Continental Breakfast

◇　Breakfast and Dinner

◇　Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

It's important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast.Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.

Friends

If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host's permission.You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.

Self­Catering Accommodation in Private Homes

Accommodation on a room­only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long­stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.

1. The passage is probably written for ________.

A．hosts willing to receive foreign students

B．foreigners hoping to build British culture

C．travelers planning to visit families in London

D．English learners applying to live in English homes

2. Which of the following will the host provide?

A．Room cleaning.	B．Medical care.
C．Free transport.	D．Physical training.

3. According to the passage, what does Continental Breakfast include?

A．Dessert and coffee.	B．Fruit and vegetables.
C．Bread and fruit juice.	D．Cereal and cold meat.