1 . Does your child love high-tech, writing or specialty arts? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore and to experience. Look through our selection and find the perfect fit for your child.
ID Tech Summer Camps
We’re trusted and hosted by the world’s top learning organizations. The right instructor changes everything. With personalized learning, your child will progress at their own pace. Your child can level up to Grade 10, standing out to colleges and future workers. We can’t wait to welcome your child to our community of 500,000+ students.
Summer Academic Youth Programs
Summer is the perfect time for pre-college students to explore their career interests. Our programs provide opportunities for students to experience college life while expanding their knowledge and exploring their interests. There are many opportunities including overnight camps and class credit opportunities.
Independent Lake Camp
It is an overnight summer camp offering impressive activities due to our quality facilities (设备) and talented staff. Started as a non-traditional summer camp, we focus on promoting creativity within each camper and the community and developing individual growth with our personalized scheduling — each camper chooses their own activities.
Virtual Live Creative Writing Camp
Creative writing is taught live online by experienced teachers. Great for ages 7+and divided into age-based groups, this camp has a limited class size so students can learn fun new skills. Videos will be made available to all creative writing campers. So with several camps to attend, your child will never miss a beat!
1. What is the advantage of attending ID Tech Summer Camps according to the passage?| A．Attaining a high school diploma. |
| B．Standing out to colleges and future workers. |
| C．Participating in personalized scheduling. |
| D．Engaging in traditional summer camp activities. |
| A．Graduates looking for jobs. | B．Students to level up credits. |
| C．High schoolers expecting college life. | D．Learners to have academic courses. |
| A．They make arrangements for work. | B．They include overnight activities. |
| C．They improve personal creativity. | D．They offer personalized learning. |
| A．ID Tech Summer Camp. | B．Independent Lake Camp. |
| C．Summer Academic Youth Programs. | D．Virtual Live Creative Writing Camp. |
2 . Every year That’s Mandarin holds a Chinese Summer Camp for Teens. Between the months of June and August your children can join us at our Shanghai or Beijing campuses for some Chinese language learning. Our programmes have been carefully designed to offer a fantastic combination of fun and education.
As well as our professional Chinese classes, our students will get the chance to explore their chosen city and develop a good understanding of Chinese culture through our exciting outings and activities. The Shanghai & Beijing summer camp courses come in many packages to suit the needs of both children and their parents, including full-time camp, day camp and morning camp. In additional to the convenient schedule, all children are put into groups arranged by age and language level. We guarantee you will see a huge improvement in your children’s Chinese after their camp experience! Full campers get accommodation included. Please visit our website for all the details.
Programme Information
| Location School Term Cost | A: Beijing, China B: Shanghai, China Summer 2-week 4-week Morning Camp ¥5,000 ¥9,200 Day Camp ¥9,000 ¥17,200 Full Camp ¥20,000 ¥38,200 |
| Degree Level Required | High school students |
| Subject Areas | Elementary Chinese, Intermediate (中级的) Chinese, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies |
| Housing | Homestays Hotels Participants live independently |
| Travel | Participants travel to the programme independently |
You can find the Application Form below. If you have any difficulty downloading the application form, please e-mail us at info@ thatsmandarin.com.
1. The aim of the Chinese Summer Camp is to ___________.| A．offer family trip opportunities |
| B．free parents from looking after their kids |
| C．improve students’ Chinese in a fun way |
| D．give teenagers more independence |
| A．¥29,000 | B．¥25,000 | C．¥14,000 | D．¥29,200 |
| A．the participants have to sign up for the programme in groups |
| B．the participants will explore both Beijing and Shanghai |
| C．participants have no choice but to stay in hotels and homestays |
| D．the Chinese Summer Camp for Teens takes place annually |
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5 . We know that St.Patrick’s Day festivities may include a little bit of drinking.But there are plenty of kid-safe St. Patrick’s Day events around metro Phoenix,too. Here are the lucky St.Patrick’s Day celebrations for kids.
3/17:Lucky St.Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Kids can make their own treats at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix this St.Patrick’s Day. Children can make and decorate their cupcakes with rainbow candies and chocolate. To-go containers will also be provided.
Details:1 pm-3 pm, Friday, March 17. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. $3 for members. $4 for non-members. 602-253-0501.
3/17-19: Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market
This community festival will include sculptures, paintings, handcrafted jewelry and apparel(衣服) from selected local and regional artists, live music and dance performance throughout the weekend. There will also be a food court.
On Friday, colorful water will shoot from the town’s fountain at noon. Take the kids to see the annual tradition and picnic in the park.
Details:10 am-5 pm,Friday-Sunday, March 17-19.Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills.Free.480-488-2014.
3/17:St.Patrick’s Day Party at AZ Air Time
Kids above 12 years old can collect their free, green necklaces and jump for three hours, climb the rock climbing wall or dive into the giant hole of foam(泡沫). Jump socks will be required.
Details:8 pm-11 pm,Friday,March 17. AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145,Scottsdale.$15, saving $14.480-427-2000/480-427-2001.
1. Which telephone number can people call at if they want to make and decorate cupcakes?| A．480-427-2001. | B．480-488-2014. |
| C．480-427-2000. | D．602-253-0501. |
| A．If two children want to make treats, they have to pay $8. |
| B．In Fountain O’Green Artisan Market, you’ll find apparel from all local artists. |
| C．You can see colorful water shooting at noon on March 17. |
| D．Children will get free jump socks at AZ Air Time. |
| A．People addicted to alcohol. |
| B．Parents of younger children. |
| C．Organizers of festivals. |
| D．Educators and businessmen. |
6 . The local education department is looking to hire an additional two part-time employees to support its ongoing mobile library van project. The projected working hours shall be an average 23 hours per week spread out over 5 or 6 days from Tuesday to Sunday.
PAY RATES
Pay rates are competitive and are split into three pays bands: Weekdays 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. paid at $5.50 per hour, weekdays 6 p.m. — 9 p.m. paid at $7.50 per hour, and work on weekends anytime 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. will be paid at $10 per hour.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for the position are minimal in that there are no specific qualifications required. However, regarding experience, previous library experience is preferred but not absolutely necessary. What is considered to be beneficial for the applicant is having good people skills and a strong desire to help people. A good knowledge of software programs and computers is required, so this position would favor an applicant with excellent computer skill. A valid driving license is essential.
BENEFITS
The employee will also be eligible for certain other benefits, such as full health insurance, whilst pension contributions and paid annual leave will be calculated on a prorata basis. Free access to all library materials both physical and digital will be offered to the employee with certain limits depending on customer demand.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS&NOTIFICATIONS
Firstly and most importantly is that the employee must be completely flexible to work any shifts as needed, and that work schedules will be planned monthly in advance. On Mondays the mobile library van is closed for regular maintenance and cleaning. The employee will never be asked to work over 30 hours per week unless agreed upon in advance with the employee.
1. If Simon works 4 hours a day from Wednesday to Saturday, how much will he be paid at most per week?| A．$106. | B．$120. | C．$124. | D．$130. |
| A．Adequate computer skills. | B．Previous working experience. |
| C．Good communication skills. | D．An interest in literature. |
| A．Health&Diet section. | B．Job Hunting section. |
| C．Education section. | D．Book Review section. |
7 . Master Gardener Volunteers Wanted
What is a Master Gardener?
A master gardener is a citizen that is interested in gardening and can fulfill the training and volunteer hours necessary. Requirements vary by county and state,and the course is tailored for that specific region. You will receive special education on the soils in your area,the types of native plants，insect and disease issues，basic botany，and other information pertinent(相关的)to your gardening zone.
The educational opportunity to learn specifics about where you garden will not only help you be-come a better gardener but is then passed along to the general public in lectures,clinics,and through newsletters.
What Qualifications Must You Meet?
Anyone can apply to be a Master Gardener——you don’t need to be an expert or have a degree. You do, however, need to:
●Have certain experience or know a little about gardening or landscape management.
●Be willing to share horticulture(园艺学)information with others.
●Be willing to attend a training program and can devote time to volunteering and continuing education.
Besides,to become a Master Gardener volunteer, each applicant needs to complete an application,prepare background screening paperwork and schedule an interview with Extension staff.
What Does the Training Involve?
Training sessions are offered one day a week over a three-month period and are led by expert educators in the region. Approximately 60 hours of classroom instruction and field study and 50 hours of volunteer internship(实习)work are required to complete the program and become certified. In order to remain a certified Master Gardener,30 hours of volunteer work and 10 hours of continuing education or advanced training are required each year.
1. What does a Master Gardener do?| A．Promote gardening practices abroad. |
| B．Train volunteers to help with agriculture. |
| C．Teach the youth about diets and agriculture. |
| D．Donate time to the local gardening extension. |
| A．Having some relevant knowledge. | B．Acquiring excellent teaching skills. |
| C．Completing given training sessions. | D．Obtaining rich volunteer experience. |
| A．About 40 hours. | B．Three months. | C．About 150 hours. | D．About 110 hours. |
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9 . For those who are keen to explore natural wonders and cultural heritage sites and to pursue (追求) the passion of local people for ice and snow in Jilin Province, now it is the time to go there.
Rime observation
Compared with rime (雾凇) in other regions of China, rime in Jilin city is unique (独特的) because it is thick and crystal clear. A toothpick-thick tree branch can be covered in frost as thick as an adult’s thumb. The best time to observe is at 6-10 a.m. between November and February.
Winter fishing
Chagan Lake is one of the top 10 largest freshwater lakes in China. It covers more than 500 square kilometers. Winter fishing on Chagan Lake is an ancient tradition that dates back to the Liao Dynasty and Jin Dynasty. It was listed as a national-level intangible (无形的) cultural heritage item in 2008.
Hot springs
For those who want to feel warm in winter in Jilin Province, the area of Changbai Mountains could be the best place to visit. The region, formed after a volcanic eruption in ancient times, holds hundreds of hot springs with an average temperature above 60℃. The hot springs are said to be good for health because of their stable flow, constant temperature and mineral-rich water.
1. What makes rime special in Jilin city?| A．Its observation time. |
| B．Its thickness and clearness. |
| C．Its unique tree branches. |
| D．Its fame as a cultural heritage. |
| A．Because of hot springs. |
| B．Because of the volcano. |
| C．Because of the rime. |
| D．Because of winter fishing. |
| A．Technology. | B．Business. |
| C．Travel. | D．Art. |
10 . If there is one thing I’m sure about,it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers.It is not that newspapers are a necessity.Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio.Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday.But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.
The nature of what is news may change.What basically makes news is what affects our lives—the big political stories,the coverage of the wars,earthquakes and other disasters will continue much the same.I think there will be more coverage of scientific research,though.It’s already happening in areas that many directly affect our lives,like genetic (基因的) engineering.In the future,I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do—as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.
It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted (传送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home.In fact,I’m pretty sure that how it will happen in the future.You will probably be able to choose from a menu,making up your own newspapers by picking out the things you want to read—sports and international news,etc.
I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media (媒体).They actually feed off each other.Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers,but that hasn’t happened.What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air.And as for the Internet,it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.
1. What will probably be in the newspaper made by yourself?| A．Sports and international news. |
| B．A menu of important news. |
| C．The most important news. |
| D．What you are interested in. |
| A．newspapers will win the competition among different media |
| B．newspapers will stay with us together with other media |
| C．television will take the place of newspapers |
| D．the writer believes some media will die out |
| A．depend on | B．compete with |
| C．fight with | D．kill off |
| A．The Best Way to Get News |
| B．The Changes of Media |
| C．Make Your Own Newspapers |
| D．The Future of Newspapers |
