1 . The Energy Charter Secretarial, located in Brussels, is the administrative body responsible for facilitating the implementation (实施）of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and further developing the Energy Charter Process under the governance of the Energy Charter Conference. Now, it is looking for an assistant secretary general to help with its daily work.
Responsibilities
Generally, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
※Direction and coordination (协调) of the work of the experts and administrative assistants of the Secretariat
※Daily office administration and carrying out other related tasks of the internal management of the office as assigned by the Secretary General
※Monitoring and assisting the implementation of the ECT
※Preparation of the budget, various financial documents and reports, coordination of relations with external auditors (审计员）
Requirements
※At least five years of professional experience in a senior capacity within a national government, an intergovernmental organization, academia, non-government organizations or industries with direct experience in senior or project management and financial administration
※Excellent oral and written communication skills
※The ability to successfully lead a multi-cultural team and complete fluency in English
How to apply
Applications should be addressed to the Secretary General, at secgen@encharter.org to arrive no later than February 20, 2020.
1. Which is looking for an assistant secretary general?| A．The Energy Charter Process. |
| B．The Energy Charter Treaty. |
| C．The Energy Charter Conference. |
| D．The Energy Charter Secretarial. |
| A．Ensure the good process of the ECT. |
| B．Monitor the Secretary General's work. |
| C．Hand in financial papers to the auditors. |
| D．Take charge of the experts’ daily routine. |
| A．Being skilled in cross-cultural communication. |
| B．Speaking English as his or her native language. |
| C．Having managed major projects alone for three years. |
| D．Being able to build a strong administrative department. |
2 . Women Whose Inventions Changed Life
Rachel Zimmerman-Blissymbol Printer (1984)
At the age of 12, Zimmerman invented the Blissymbol Printer, which helps people with physical disabilities communicate via symbols that get translated into written language. What began as a project for a school science fair ended up competing at the World Exhibition of Achievement of Young Inventors. Zimmerman now works at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she develops innovations combining space technology and assistive intelligence.
Olga D. Gonzalez-Sanabria—Long Cycle-Life Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries (1987)
Director of the Systems Management Office and the highest ranking Hispanic at NASA Glenn Research Center, Gonzalez-Sanabria played a critical role in the development of the "Long Cycle-Life Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries" which help enable the International Space Station power system. She has since won the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal.
Ann Tsukamoto-Stem Cell Isolation (分离) (1991)
Tsukamoto and her colleagues were the first scientists to identify and isolate blood-forming stem cells. Patented in 1991-the first of 12 patents related to her research-Tsukamoto has furthered her research and thanks to her, bone marrow transplants (骨髓移植) have saved the lives of thousands of people battling blood cancer.
Donna Strickland-Chirped Pulse Amplification (2018)
The third woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics, Strickland, along with Dr. Gerard Mourou of France, has significantly advanced the science of lasers (激光). They developed a technology for creating short, powerful laser pulses. The technique, called Chirped Pulse Amplification, has been used in corrective eye surgeries.
1. What can we know about the invention developed in 1987?| A．It is the inventor's first of 12 patents. |
| B．It is used in the International Space Station. |
| C．It can translate symbols into written languages. |
| D．It connects space technology with assistive intelligence. |
| A．Ann Tsukamoto's. | B．Donna Strickland's. |
| C．Rachel Zimmerman's. | D．Olga D. Gonzalez-Sanabria's. |
| A．Blissymbol Printer. | B．Stem Cell Isolation. |
| C．Chirped Pulse Amplification. | D．Long Cycle-life Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries. |
1. Where does the information come from?
| A．An advertisement in a newspaper. |
| B．A notice in the window of an estate agent. |
| C．A college notice board. |
| D．A guidebook for travelers. |
| A．The student must have had experience of child care |
| B．The student would have no free time |
| C．The student must be a member of a large family |
| D．The student would be able to live for free |
| A．A student anxious to make new friends likes A. |
| B．No furniture can be used in D. |
| C．The electricity fee in C is not included in the rent. |
| D．Students in D can use the garden for parties at midnight. |
4 .
| For Children Museum: Children’s Museum, Sundays, 89 North Street, 67641235 Story time: Children’s Library, 106 Green Street, Wednesdays during 9:30 am-5:00 pm, 66599624 Sports: Soccer Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 16 Yangtze Road, 96725643 Basketball Club, Wednesdays and Fridays, 79071632 Cinema: New films for children, 99 Brick Road, 69001354 Useful Phone Numbers Fast Food Restaurant: 66387901 Hospital: 68787451 Visitor Information Center: 800-120-9847 Taxi: 79210583 Visitor Hotel Information: 800-739-7302 |
1. It’s Friday afternoon, you can go to ______.
| A．read children’s stories | B．play basketball |
| C．play soccer | D．visit the museum |
| A．order fast food in a restaurant | B．do some shopping |
| C．have a good story time | D．ask for some hotel information |
| A．looking for a hotel | B．taking a taxi |
| C．eating fast food | D．doing eye exercises |
5 . Poetry Competition
Deadline
16th July，2020
Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone.
Description
The Ledbury Poetry Festival is the biggest poetry festival in the UK. It takes place over ten days each July. If you think you know what poetry is, come along and we'll surprise you. There are live readings, performances, music, exhibitions, films, family events and street events.
Each year we organize a famous competition for new poetry in partnership with Ty Newydd, the National Writers' Centre of Wales. It attracts entries from all over the globe. There are three groups: adults(18 + ) , young people(12-17) and children(under 12).
All poems must be the original works of the entrants and should not have been previously published, accepted for publication by magazines, or have entered in other competitions.
The length of each poem must be more than 40 lines.
The judge of the 2020 Ledbury Poetry Festival Poetry Competition is Liz Berry.
Entry fees
Adults: £5. 75 for the first poem, £3. 50 for each extra poem.
Children/Young People: The first poem free, £1. 75 for each extra poem.
Prizes
Adults' Prizes
• First Prize: £l,000 cash and a course at the National Writers' Centre of Wales
• Second Prize: £500 cash
• Third Prize: £250 cash
Young People's Prizes
• First Prize: £l00 cash
• Second Prize: £50 cash
• Third Prize: £25 cash
Children's Prizes
• First Prize: £25 book token(购书券)
• Second Prize: £15 book token
• Third Prize: £l0 book token
Website
Please visit https://www.poetry-festival, co. uk/ledbury-poetry-competition to learn more about the competition.
1. What do we know about the poetry competition from the text?| A．It is held every two months. | B．It awards all winners cash prizes. |
| C．It is open to worldwide competitors. | D．It offers competitors lectures on poetry. |
| A．It should be written independently. | B．It should contain at least 40 words. |
| C．It has won a prize in other competitions. | D．It has been published by some magazines. |
| A．£12.75. | B．£9.25. | C．£7. | D．£3.5. |
6 . Safe Travel Abroad
Preparing to go traveling abroad can be really stressful (有压力的), especially if you don't know what to expect. Here is a list of important things to remember, so you know exactly what you need to do before you take off.
What vaccines (疫苗) do I need?
Go to your doctor for advice as soon as you know you're going traveling. They will know what vaccines you will need and will be able to advise you on when you need to have them. Remember, some vaccines need to be given months ahead, so make sure you book an appointment as early as possible.
Do I need a visa?
It's important that you have the correct official documents for traveling abroad. If you don't have the necessary paperwork, you might be refused entry. You'll need to check that your passport hasn't been out of date either.
How do I arrange travel insurance (保险)?
Travel insurance is really important. It can protect you in different kinds of situations, such as if you need medical treatment or if your flights are canceled. Travel insurance can be arranged easily online or over the phone, but you can always turn to your local travel agency. Travel agents will also be able to advise you on what you are insured against.
1. Who will most probably be interested in this text?| A．Those who work in insurance companies. |
| B．Those who need medical treatment. |
| C．Those who plan to travel abroad. |
| D．Those who want to take vaccines. |
| A．It can be really stressful to prepare to go traveling abroad. |
| B．You might be refused entry if you don't have necessary paperwork. |
| C．It's not difficult to arrange travel insurance online or over the phone. |
| D．Some vaccines need to be given ahead, for some vaccines cannot easily be bought sometimes. |
| A．To help you make a travel plan. |
| B．To tell you how to keep safe while traveling. |
| C．To give you some advice on travel preparations. |
| D．To suggest you buy insurance for your family. |
7 . Daxing International Airport
Regulations for certificates
1. If your name on the passport is English, but on the ticket it is Chinese, you cannot take a domestic flight.
2. The name and other information on the boarding pass must be consistent with the information in the boarding document. If not, the security check will not allow the release.
3. The identity document held by the passenger must be the same as the identity document used the time of booking. If the ID number is inconsistent, the security check is not allowed.
4. Foreign passengers can be released through security check if there is no space or backslash in their surname and first name. It is recommended that passengers and airlines confirm whether boarding passes can be changed.
Regulations for shipping luggage
1. Domestic flight
Normally, 20kg for economy class, 30kg for business class and 40kg for first class passengers with adult or child tickets.
2. International flight
In general, the free shipped luggage limit for economy class passengers is 20kg, and 30kg for economy class passengers with student passports. The allowance of free shipped luggage in business class is 30kg and 40kg for first class.
Wheelchair service for special passengers
You can ask for wheelchair service in the ground garage, and the personnel will accompany you to enter the terminal.
| Origin | Destination | Depart | Arrive | Flight |
| Daxing, Beijing | Nanyang | 06:40 | 08:21 | KN5759 |
| Daxing, Beijing | Sanya | 06:50 | 11:10 | K19-K28 |
| Daxing, Beijing | Changsha | 07:20 | 09:22 | A15-A28 |
| Daxing, Beijing | Yinchuan | 08:00 | 10:10 | AO1-A14 |
| A．He will not be allowed to board the plane. |
| B．He has to change the information on his boarding pass. |
| C．He can pass the security check. |
| D．He has to provide his ID number. |
| A．80kg | B．60kg | C．40kg | D．70kg |
| A．About two hours. | B．About three hours. |
| C．About four hours. | D．About three and a half hours. |
Are you passionate about teaching young children? Are you looking for an exciting overseas working experience? Then we are the right place for you.
Ylaa child care center has opened its first location in Basel, Switzerland in 2011. The concept has been very successful, and a second location has been opened in May 2012. Ylaa is a bilingual (German and English) day care center for children starting 3 months old till 6 years old. Ylaa is aimed to provide high-quality child care services and an exciting and individual-focused learning program in a multicultural environment.
We are looking for a full time ( 42 hours per week) Nursery Teacher (fluent in English)
YOUR TASKS
●preparing the pedagogic program together with other managers and team members
●working with 1 or 2 other team members to take care of a group of children (6-10 children)
●managing communication with parents including daily reports, regular meetings and yearly development reports
●backing up other team members for absences
REQUIREMENT
●you are a fluent English speaker and have completed a degree in Early Childhood Education
●you have 2-3 years of working experience with young children in day care centers or nurseries
●knowledge of German is a plus
●you are at least 24 years old
WHAT WE OFFER
●Good working conditions : salaries in CHF according to Swiss standards, paid vacation, lunch subsidies, insurances ( accident insurance, social insurance, etc) , German language course
●Internal and external trainings
●Career development opportunities in a growing organization
Please email your complete application ( CV, certificate, references, etc). Applications sent via Post will not be considered nor returned.
For more information, visit our website www. Ylaa.ch.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Ylaa team
1. The passage written is intended for ___.| A．salesmen | B．actors | C．college students | D．job hunters |
| A．be more than 24 years old |
| B．speak English and German fluently |
| C．work with young children for 4-5 years |
| D．have a degree about Early Childhood Education |
| A．posting letters | B．telephoning | C．sending an email | D．interviewing for yourself |
9 . Whistler Olympic Park, having hosted ski jumping, cross-country skiing and biathlon (冬季两项) for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, remains an active centre for competitors, the local community and visitors. Located a short drive south of Whistler, the park offers activities and programs all year-round.
Winter at Whistler Olympic Park
Discover Whistler Olympic Park through cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon and more.
Find yourself in the park’s fantastic landscape and discover its Olympic history.
Take a lesson such as ski jumping in the youth program.
Gather around the outdoor open fire or in the warm Day Lodge restaurant after a day out in the snow.
Summer at Whistler Olympic Park
Open daily for tours, self-guided activities and sightseeing from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is a small park access fee ($15/vehicle). This fee is for the benefit of local, national and international Nordic athletes for summer and winter training. Free park entry for 2020/2021 season pass holders and non-motorized vehicles.
Tours
Olympic Biathlon Tour
Feel like an Olympian with this hands-on introduction to biathlon! On your walk to the shooting range, learn about the park’s sports and history. It also provides the best angle for taking photos of the Olympic monuments.
Take aim and shoot a real gun! In a mini race, including walking and running, get your heart rate up, stay focused and take aim to hit the targets!
Tour Dates: Daily from June 28—September 1, 2020
Ages: 8 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)
Pricing: Adult $55, Youth $45
E-Bike & Biathlon Adventure Tour
The comfortable electric assist mountain bikes have wide wheels for a smooth ride, and an electric motor to help you climb hills with ease.
Visit the Olympic monuments and enjoy breathtaking viewpoints, such as the Top of the World lookout with views of Black Tusk and surrounding mountain ranges.
Test your skills at the biathlon range, shooting at Olympic targets.
Tour Dates: Daily from June 28—September 1, 2020
Ages: 10 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)
Pricing: $95 per person
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1. Which group of visitors can enjoy free park entry?| A．Season pass holders. | B．Children under age 8. |
| C．Locals from the community. | D．Teenagers with parents. |
| A．Ride a bike around the lake. |
| B．Gather around the open fire. |
| C．Visit the Olympic monuments. |
| D．Photograph monuments at the best angle. |
| A．A sports and leisure centre. | B．Exciting sports adventures. |
| C．Year-round training programs. | D．History of an Olympic Park |
| A．Pets. |
| B．A film. |
| C．A TV programme. |
