1 . Volunteer Opportunities
Ring the bells
The Salvation Army needs bell ringers for its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Two hour shifts begin on Nov.12 and run Mondays through Saturdays. Volunteers can contact Jim Evers at jimevers@usc.salvationarmy.org or at 764-0962, or sign up online at ringbells.org.
Read to children
Join the United Way and Child Care Aware in supporting the development and learning of young children. Volunteers are needed to spend 30 minutes a week reading to children and guiding related activities using literacy kits (识字工具包) provided by Childcare Aware of Eastern Kansas. A two-hour literacy training will be provided. To ensure continuity for the children in the program, we are asking that volunteers make a six-month commitment. Please contact Shelly at 865-5030, ext. 301 or at volunteer @unitedwaydgco.org.
Garden with a neighbor
Douglas Country Housing Inc. is looking for volunteers to assist a senior man in need of help with an overgrown garden before winter arrives. One to two hours of your time will make a huge difference in someone’s quality of life. No previous gardening experience is required. Please e-mail rsovista@ldcha.org or call 842-1533.
Feed your friends
Just Food fights hunger in our community. Help Just Food kick off the holiday season by packing Thanksgiving meal boxes for families in need. Every year Just Food provides Thanksgiving meals to families in Douglas Country that will otherwise go without. Your help is needed for distributing these meals in advance of Thanksgiving. Help is needed on the following days and times:
9 a. m. –7 p. m. Monday, Nov. 21.
9 a. m. –7 p. m. Tuesday, Nov. 22.
The maximum number of volunteers is 15 at a time. To sign up, click here.
1. What should people do if they choose to read to children?| A．Make a plan. | B．Phone 764-0962. |
| C．Get trained. | D．Work 30 minutes a day. |
| A．Just Food | B．Douglas Country Housing Inc. |
| C．The Salvation Army | D．The United Way and Child Care Aware |
| A．They need some experience. |
| B．They take place on holiday. |
| C．They can be reached by phone. |
| D．They are seeking volunteers. |
2 . Upcoming Events Calendar
February Exhibition at Justus Fine Art Gallery
Owned by the artist Dolores Justus, the gallery offers a series of original art including paintings, photography works, sculpture and more by recognized artists. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday and the tickets are open to booking in advance. The gallery is located at 827 A Central Avenue in Hot Springs, AR.
For more information, call 501-321-2335 or visit online at www. justusfineart. com.
The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. It is held at Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre, 701 Central Ave. The dinner seating begins at 5:30 p.m. It’s suggested that you book a ticket in advance.
For more information about the musical, please contact 501-318-1600 or e-mail sales@ hotspringsbathhousedinnertheatre. com.
Art & Wine
Join local artist Dee Garrett at Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road as she presents a painting workshop for artists at the beginner level. Participants may enjoy wine and cheese as they practice their techniques, creating finished pieces on canvas. All materials are provided.
For more information, please contact 501-262-9300.
AAA State Basketball 2019
We will be posting the latest information close to the date on our Front Page, so check us out daily. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, March 7, at the Bank of the Ozarks Arena Box Office and not before, and must be bought in person. They will not be sold over the phone or over the Internet. You can only buy tickets on the day of the games. Cash and credit cards only.
For more information, check out www. ahsaa. org.
1. Where can you go to enjoy artworks by well-known artists?| A．701 Central Ave. | B．550 Arkridge Road. |
| C．827 A Central Avenue. | D．The Bank of the Ozarks Arena Box Office. |
| A．Dial 501-262-9300. | B．Dial 501-318-1600. |
| C．Dial 501-321-2335. | D．Visit www. justusfineart. com. |
| A．By checking out www. ahsaa. org. | B．By booking one online in advance. |
| C．By posting the news on the Front Page. | D．By buying one at the box office in cash. |
3 .
Roommate Needed! 3-bedroom Oxford apartment from January 1. Large living room and garden for smokers. 1-min walk to supermarket, 10-min walk from university, 15-min walk to city centre. Rent: £550 a month. Are you quiet, clean and easy-going? Then it’s certainly the place for you. Phone 7344 5967 533 |
To Rent Large furnished double room Shared house in Victoria Street with 3 other students, 18-22. 3 bathrooms, kitchen, near town centre. No smokers, please £350 per month Minimum of 6 months. Call Emily on 0771 8551 334 |
Room for Rent in Shurley Single room to rent in large 4-bedroom house. Furnished with single bed, large desk, 2 chairs, Drawers, shelves and TV. Big kitchen and nice living room. Very friendly, easy-going housemates (all college students). Available from 28th June to end of August. £ 80 a week. Call David on 07709885301 |
New Modern Apartment to Rent near Colney Hatch Lane 10 minutes by bike from the city centre and only Five minutes away from supermarket. Lovely, large room with new furniture. Bathroom with shower and bath. Share with 2 other college students. £ 80 per week. Ready to move in from the beginning of August? Prepared to stay for a year at least? Call 0897 2670 428 |
1. How much should you pay for half a year if you are prepared to rent Emily’s house?
| A．£ 350 | B．£ 700 | C．£ 1,050. | D．£2,100 |
| A．The house in Victoria Street. | B．The 4-bedroom house in Shurley. |
| C．The 3-bedroom Oxford apartment. | D．The modern apartment near Colney Hatch Lane. |
| A．7344 5967 533 | B．0771 8551 334 | C．0897 2670 428 | D．0770 9885 301 |
1. What is What to Do Today?
| A．A radio program. | B．A social organization. | C．A school team. |
| A．To help poor blind children. |
| B．To gain tree-planting experience. |
| C．To raise money for a computer company. |
| A．30. | B．750. | C．1,500. |
| A．Hats. | B．Thick gloves. | C．Basic tools. |
5 . Mobile World Congress
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world biggest and best mobile industry event consisting of a big exhibition, an award-winning conference, outstanding networking opportunities and the Glomo Awards.
Who is MWC for?
MWC is a B2B event for anyone and everyone in the mobile and those industries who want to discover how mobile technology can benefit their industries. In short, anyone in business will find relevant learning and networking opportunities to make the trip Barcelona worthwhile.
Where does MWC take place?
Mobile World Congress takes place each year in the Mobile World Capital Barcelona, Spain, at two locations: Fira Via and Fira Montjuyc. Fira Gran Via is a cutting-edge exhibition and conference facility located just 10km from the Barcelona airport. The physical address of it is: Fira Gran Via Av. Joan Carles I, 6408908L’hospital de Llobregat, Barcelona
Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Fira Gran Via, however, selected events, including 4YFN，will take place at Fira Montjuyc, a historical location 4km down the road.
When is it?
Mobile World Congress occurs at the end of February each year. Our 2017 event will begin Monday, 27 February and continue through Thursday, 2 March. If you are planning your travel now, note we encourage attendees to arrive in Barcelona and collect their badges (徽章) over the weekends before the event, 25—26 February.
1. Who is Mobile World Congress intended for?| A．Exhibitors. |
| B．Spanish travelers. |
| C．People in mobile industries. |
| D．Language learners. |
| A．At Fira Montjuyc. |
| B．At Fira Gran Via. |
| C．At the Barcelona airport. |
| D．In a place of historical interest. |
| A．Before Feb 25—26. |
| B．On Thursday, 2 March. |
| C．On Feb 27. |
| D．At the end of March. |
1. 时间： 周六晚上7:00 — 9：00 地点： 学校教学楼一楼103教室
2.欲参赛者必须周四下午5：00 前到英语角办公室报名
3.所选择故事必须与中学生日常生活相关
4.参赛者每人限时5分钟，注意语音语调
注意：
1. 词数 100词左右；
2. 参考词汇： 语音pronunciation语调 intonation；
3. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数.
An English Story Competition
The English Corner has decided to hold an English Story Competition
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The English Corner
7 . SPORTS EVENTS
BASKETBALL
Central Sports Centre, City Road.
All Stars vs Rockets, Saturday 8:30 p.m. $12
Northerners vs Tigers, Sunday noon $14
BUSH WALKING
Meet at Wanda Station, Saturday 9:00 a.m. sharp for 3-hour walk to Canary Mountains. $7, call 341-5432.
Meet at Westley Station, Sunday 9:00 a.m. sharp for a full day walk to Wombak Valley. $5, call 341-8643: Bring your own lunch.
SOCCER
St Martins Sports Centre
St Martins vs Doonsberg, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $8
Eastside Central vs Light Hill, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $8
Neill Park Recreation Centre
Neill Park vs Robinson, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $11
Essen vs Springwood, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $11
LAWN BOWLS
Tans Town B.C
Tans Town vs White Vale, Saturday 9:00 p.m. $10
Wake Hill B.C.
Wake Hill vs Coils, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $9
1. _______ sports events are to be held at Saturday 2:00 p.m. according to the passage.| A．Two | B．Three | C．Four | D．Five |
| A．handbook about tour | B．notice about sports |
| C．magazine about ball matches | D．blog about match reviews |
| A．All Stars vs Rockets and the bushwalking at Westley Station |
| B．Wake Hill vs Colls and Essen vs Springwood |
| C．Neill Park vs Robinson and Eastside Central vs Light Hill |
| D．St Matins vs Doonsberg and Northerners vs Tigers |
8 . We offer five kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help students according to their needs.
Course 1: General English
General English is designed to develop students’ basic skills in: speaking and pronunciation, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary.
Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, $288 per week.
Course 2: Academic English
Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area.
Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $320 per week.
Course 3: High School ESL
Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESL cases each week specifically designed for international students.
Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, $25 per hour.
Course 4: Night Classes
Do you want to improve your English and get the best possible results in your GRE test We have two night classes each week designed to meet your needs.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, $60 per day.
Course 5: One on One
If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers, we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL.
Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.$80 per hour.
1. If you want to use English professionally, which choose should you choose?| A．General English | B．Academic English |
| C．High School ESL | D．Night Classes |
| A．$200. . | B．$300. | C．$500. | D．$600. |
| A．Its lessons are given in the morning. |
| B．It’s designed for English beginners. |
| C．It’s more expensive than the other courses. |
| D．Its lessons are designed only to improve writing skills. |
9 . Do you want to go out to eat with your kids？Here are some restaurants that are good for kids in downtown Los Angeles.
Grand Café
Tel: (213)356-4155
Do you need a place that opens as early as your kids wake up？Then go to Grand Café. Families can order breakfast off the menu or enjoy the buffet. Because of the variety,buffets seem to be an easy option for families with picky eaters. There are many options for the different moods of all family members.
Nickel Diner
Tel: (213)623-8301
Nickel Diner was listed in Los Angeles Magazine as one of “LA's Best New Restaurants”. The space is small,but the menu is wonderfully large. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed,which makes it easy to bring the kids. One of the most attractive things about Nickel Diner is its unique menu of breakfast foods.
Lucky Strike Bowl
Tel: (213)542-4880
There's nothing like a good game of bowling to add some happiness to the family outing. Why not take the family to a place where you can bowl while eating? Try their homemade Belgium fries, the mini burgers, flatbread pizza, or crispy tacos. Downtown LA's Lucky Strike Bowl will never make you and your kids disappointed.
Kula
Tel: (213)290-9631
Kula is an exciting sushi bar and is a big hit for little sushi eaters. Kula's concept includes providing “a high standard of natural organic foods” and they use 100% organic rice. If your child is not a sushi eater, there are also many other options.
1. Who would most probably go to eat at Grand Café?| A．People who love organic foods. |
| B．People who want to play while eating. |
| C．People who love a quiet eating environment. |
| D．People who want to serve themselves in a restaurant. |
| A．(213)356-4155 | B．(213)290-9631 |
| C．(213)542-4880 | D．(213)623-8301 |
| A．To recommend some kid-friendly restaurants. | B．To recommend some nice foods in the city. |
| C．To encourage people to go to Los Angeles. | D．To encourage people to go out to eat. |
10 . This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There's a lot to do. Here are the highlights.
Live Music - Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He's coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie' s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don't expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie' s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.
PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 15-23 March PRICE: ￥80,120 TIME: 10:00p.m. till late! TEL: 6466-8736
Scottish dancing
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.
PLACE: Jack Stein's DATES: every Monday PRICE: Y60 including one drink TIME: 7:00 - ~0:00 p.m. TEL: 6402-1877
Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It' s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you've ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!
PLACE: Shanghai Museum PRICE: ￥30 (￥ 15 for students) TEL: 6888-6888 DATES: daily TIME: Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Weekends 9:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.
Dining - Sushi chef in town
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it' s become an art form. The most famous Sushi 'artist' is Yuki Kamura. She' s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She' ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.
PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES: all month PRICE: ￥200 TIME: lunchtime TEL: 6690-3211
For a full listing of events, see our website.
1. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8: 00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?| A．Live Music - Late Night Jazz | B．Scottish dancing |
| C．Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum | D．Dining - Sushi chef in town |
| A．Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out. |
| B．The performance given by the American jazz band won't last long. |
| C．Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food. |
| D．It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt. |
| A．a cook | B．a waitress |
| C．an instructor | D．an artist |
