Advertising agencies used to create this kind of advertising and it could be very     1     (有效的). But then they realised that it might not bes    2     for a marketplace where products and services are in direct     3     (竞争) with each other. Particularly now, in modern times, advertisements need to a    4     and hold the attention of the public. For this reason, it’s now normal to see advertisements that     5     (由……组成) of pictures or words from experts to show people how good the product is.

3 . Are you looking to enter the media industry but not necessarily as an actor? There are various positions in the media—some known and some not so well-known.

If you have a love for computer games, you may wish to consider being a video game developer. You will need to be qualified in computer programming languages. When you get promoted to a lead developer and programmer, you will write more complicated codes and manage other programmers.

Are you currently in the audio-visual club? How about being a sound engineering technician? As a sound engineering technician, you operate machines and equipment to record, mix, or reproduce music, voices, and other sound effects. While you would be usually working indoors, you may also need to be outdoors.

If you would like to set free the Shakespeare in you, how about a career as a playwright? You will need a formal qualification in playwriting or screenwriting and also understand the creative and technical aspects of theatre such as acting, directing, drama history and literary criticism, lighting, scenery and even costume design.

As a film editor, you have to edit raw footages (镜头) in order to capture the on-screen personalities and tell a story. You will work with directors, producers and other film staff to ensure that production goals are achieved. With the use of computer software and digital equipment, you are expected to produce a high-quality finished product.

5 . Want to love where you work and get full training to do it? Come and join us!

Jacoby & Meyers is the nation’s famous law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and capable legal receptionist to join our growing team. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee has a chance to make an influence. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It’s a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.

Job Title: Legal Receptionist

Type of Position: FULL TIME

Hours: Monday — Friday

Job Description:

Receptionists will provide a positive first impression of the company at all time while in charge of answering phones and welcome visitors. You will need excellent attention to detail and perfect customer service delivery, and written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications:

●Excellent time management and written and oral communication skills

●Highly organized multitasker who works well in a fast-paced environment

●Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university

●Average computer skills

What We Offer:

●Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance

●Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time

●Flexible Hours

●Training

●Fully-paid parking

6 . HSBC/British Council Mandarin Chinese (普通话) Speaking Competition

Does your school teach Mandarin Chinese? Enter your students into the HSBC / British Council Mandarin Chinese Speaking Competition and they could be heading off to Beijing in April next year!

The competition is for UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man secondary school students and college students.

Regional heats will take place in Newcastle on 6 December and in Glasgow on 16 December this year and the final will be held at the British Museum in London on 10 February next year. The prize is a week-long cultural visit to Beijing in April next year for the winning students and the teacher from the school of the winning group.

Entry rules:

A school may enter up to a maximum of 3 students for the competition. Students entering the Beginner. Intermediate (中级的), Intermediate+ and Advanced categories:

*must be non-native speaking learners of Mandarin Chinese;

*may not be from a Chinese speaking household;

*may not have lived in a country where Mandarin Chinese is an official language.

Beginner category is for students who have learnt Mandarin Chinese for less than 1 year. Intermediate category is for students who have learnt Mandarin Chinese for 1-3 years. Intermediate+ category is for students who have learnt Mandarin Chinese for 4-5 years. Advanced category is for students who have learnt Mandarin Chinese for more than 5 years.

The closing date for entries is 13 October this year. For enquiries, please contact the British Council: Tel: 0161 957 7755; E-mail: chinaschools@britishcouncil.org.

7 . Job Posting

Welcome to our school! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities to work with us. See below for a quick glance at what the job is like and the impact you could have on the children.

8 . Effective Educational Apps

School teachers and anxious parents are trying everything not to let smart phones affect your education. But all their attempts ended in vain. Now mobile apps are changing the educational landscape. Here, we will show you some of those best free educational apps to help you see smart phones as a tool for learning.

Google Classroom

Google classroom is a virtual classroom. We can use it for sending announcements, creating classes, starting discussions, submitting and grading assignments, asking for remarks and answers, sharing resources, and so on. Teachers share code with the class and the students can join by just entering the codes. That's all it takes to create a virtual classroom.

EDX

EDX brings famous universities to your fingertips. No matter what you need to learn, EDX will be there for you every step of the way. There are more than 2000 courses of top universities in EDX, such as computer science, business studies, linguistics, engineering, and many more.

The professional certificates and university credit you get from these courses will always be valuable for you in building a professional career.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy provides a free and world-class education for young students. Khan Academy has a unique way to drive knowledge into your brains. All lessons are in forms of video tutorials. And the narrator describes each lesson through these drawings. Pretty simple, right?

Khan Academy also provides online courses for preparing for standardized tests like SAT, MCAT, LSAT, and so on.

Duolingo

Duolingo helps us learn many languages like English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin, etc. in a fun and interactive way. It starts with basic picture labeling games. As you complete more levels, there will be many different kinds of engaging games that will improve your vocabulary and grammar skills.

'The app also tracks your performance to provide insights. If you do well, you'll receive XPs. The more XPs you get, the more sets of interactive stories will be unlocked to improve your reading and listening comprehension.