1 . Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time? You can do all three with the Global Development Association (GDA).
Whatever stage of life you’re at, wherever you go and whatever project you do in GDA, you create positive changes in poor and remote communities.
We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24. Now we need volunteer managers aged 25-75. They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programs. We have such roles as project managers and communication officers.
Depending on which role you choose, you could help to increase a community’s access to safe drinking water, or help to protect valuable local cultures. You might also design an adventure challenge to train young volunteers.
Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally, you’ll also learn new skills and increase your cultural awareness. You may have chances to meet new people who’ll become your lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programs:
| Country | Schedule | |
| 7week programs | 4week programs | |
| Algeria | 5Jul.-1Aug. | 20Jun.-7Aug. |
| Egypt | 24Jul.-20Aug. | 19Jun.-6Aug. |
| Kenya | 20Jul.-16Aug. | 18Jun.-5Aug. |
| South Africa | 2 Aug.-29Aug. | 15Jun.-2Aug. |
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners in places where our help is most needed. All of our projects are aimed at promoting the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to these communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
Website: www.glodeve.org
Email: humanresources@glodeve.org
1. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers?| A．To seek local partners. |
| B．To take in young volunteers. |
| C．To carry out programs. |
| D．To promote cultural awareness. |
| A．Egypt | B．Algeria |
| C．Kenya | D．South Africa |
| A．explore new cultures |
| B．help communities in need |
| C．protect the environment |
| D．receive corporate benefits |
| A．Most of the volunteers in GDA are aged 25-75. |
| B．People of all ages can sign up to be a volunteer manager. |
| C．A volunteer manager can get self-improved through the programs. |
| D．People can get further information about GDA by making a phone call. |
| A．On the website of American culture |
| B．In the social work section of a newspaper. |
| C．On the brochure of a travel agency. |
| D．On the report of an international meeting |
2 . Summer Camps
About us
Summer Camps offer many programs that develop athletic skills, teamwork and healthy habits to kids. We create a safe and non-competitive environment for learning and making friends. Our counselors(指导老师)are required to complete much training and deal with some practical issues. Directors and head counselors are qualified in CPR (心肺复苏)and First Aid and so on.
Full-day Camp (ages 6-13)
A typical camp starts with soccer, kickball, basketball or field games. After lunch, the kids do three activities. Depending on location, there are swimming, science and nature, arts and crafts, rope courses.
Li’1 Rascals Day Camp (ages 3-5)
Preschoolers get all the fun of full-day camp in half the time. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games and relays. Each week has different themes. All participants must be able to be taught to use a patty(便壶).
Specialty(专长)camps (ages14-16)
These specialty camps build many athletes. Our experienced staff will help your child be excellent in his or her favorite sport.
·Tennis
·Basketball
·Soccer
·Dance
·Cheer-leading
Fee: $120
Contact Information
Call: 068-990-3224; E-mail:summercampsforkids@hotmail.com or Write to: 125 Seventh Avenue South New York, NY 10014
What the parents from last year say about the camps:
“All the activities were perfect. My son definitely wants to return next year and I will recommend the camp to others.”
— Kate
“I think this is one of the best camps that my children have attended. The counselors and directors are enthusiastic and friendly. The programs are excellent and it is the only camp that they ask to go back to.”
—Jack
“My children had an excellent time at your camp. I was very impressed by both your friendly, helpful counselors and directors and the excellent way that the entire camp was organized and run. I will consider next year! Many thanks.”
—Mary
1. What do you know from the passage?| A．The camps are free for little children. |
| B．There are mainly three activities at Full-day Camp. |
| C．Specialty camps are only open to young athletes. |
| D．The counselors at Summer Camps all have rich experience. |
| A．learn the skills to play ball games | B．know how to survive in the wild |
| C．take part in arts and crafts activities | D．dance together with other children |
| A．go home alone | B．express themselves clearly |
| C．receive a complete physical examination | D．go to the toilet by themselves |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Bored. | C．opposed. | D．Terrible. |
| A．the spaces of Summer Camps are limited |
| B．the workers at the camps are responsible ones |
| C．the campground of Summer Camps is tidy and comfortable |
| D．Mary’s son will attend the camps with his friends next time |
3 . Revolutionary TV Ears
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1. TV Ears helps you ________.| A．improve your sleeping quality | B．listen to TV without disturbing others |
| C．change TV channels without difficulty | D．become interested in ballgame programs |
| A．It can easily set TV on mute. | B．Its headset volume is adjustable. |
| C．It has a new noise reduction ear tip. | D．It applies special wireless technology. |
| A．using recommendations | B．offering reasons for this invention |
| C．providing statistics | D．showing the results of experiments |
| A．Sports. | B．Science. | C．Music. | D．Medicine. |
4 . HOLIDAYS
The Bay Hotel
It’s a quiet, comfortable hotel overlooking the bay in an uncommercialised Cornish fishing village on England’s most southerly point. If pop music is no longer your strong point, and you are considering a relaxing holiday where the scenery is breathtaking and the sound of the sea is live music to your ears, come and stay with us. For adults only. Sssh! Don’t tell everyone! 01326-280464.
Willapark Manor Hotel
Peaceful situation in 14 acres of separated gardens and woodland, overlooking picturesque bay. Close to sea coastal path and beach. Excellent cuisine. Our excellent service brings our guests back year after year. Children (reductions) and pets welcome. 01840-770782.
The Country Garden Hotel
Delightful hotel set in lovely gardens; calm Island of Wight near Tennyson Downs, Great food! Garden, sea view and ground floor rooms. Please call for brochure (服务指南) and sample menu. Adults only and pets welcome. 0800-980 1943.
The Blakeney Hotel
Overlooking harbor, traditional privately owned friendly hotel with 60 bedrooms, lift, heated indoor pool, spa bath and saunas. Relax, walk, sail, play golf, explore the Norfolk villages, countryside and sea coast. Special seasonal midweek price for aged citizens. 01263-740797.
S W France
Rural setting near Cordes. Two beautifully repainted old houses, sleep 4/5 and 6. Gardens, woodland, pool, views, excellent walks. Available all year round. Outstanding. 01962-776967.
1. All of the following hotels are close to the sea EXCEPT ________.| A．Willapark Manor Hotel | B．The Blakeney Hotel |
| C．S W France | D．The Country Garden Hotel |
| A．The Country Garden Hotel | B．Boscastle |
| C．The Bay Hotel | D．Willapark Manor Hotel |
| A．young people | B．students |
| C．foreign guests | D．elderly people |
| A．01263-740797. | B．01962-776967. |
| C．01840-770782 | D．01326-280464 |
| A．warn | B．advise | C．advertise | D．describe |
| Susan’s House Come and enjoy the home. We offer rooms of different sizes and delicious food. No. 5 Park Road Tel: 543-002 | Bela’s Village The best school for your dogs. They learn everything here. Also a nice home for them when you are out of town. Call 544-471 (24hours) |
| Country Life Supermarket Our fruit and vegetables come in fresh every morning. Special prices for the first month Opening hours: 10:00am---6:00p.m Tel: 544--996 | Next wave Music Store Arnold Swenson has made his first CD! Come and meet him this weekend Special presents for the first 50 people Call Diana at 543-616 |
1. Susan’s House offers ________.
| A．rooms and drinks | B．rooms and food |
| C．food and drinks | D．free trips |
| A．543-002 | B．544-471 | C．544-996 | D．543-616 |
| A．some fruit and vegetables | B．some rooms of different sizes |
| C．some nice rooms for your dogs | D．some special presents |
| A．Susan’s House | B．Bela’s village |
| C．Country Life Supermarket | D．Next Wave Music Store |
| A．We can know the address of Susan’s House. |
| B．Dogs can learn everything at Bdla’s Village. |
| C．Amold Swenson is a great painter. |
| D．County Life Supermarket opens at ten o'clock every morning. |
6 . Do you know about a series of books that say they are “for dummies”? These American self-help books have been translated into more than thirty-nine languages including Chinese, Arabic, Russian, French, German, Greek and Spanish.
“Dummy” is a word for a stupid person. The dummies books are not really for stupid people. They are designed to show people how to do something they may never have tried before, like painting a house or learning a language. The books all say in a funny way that they are for dummies, such as World History for Dummies, Rabbits for Dummies, Chinese Cooking for Dummies, and Wedding Planning for Dummies. The first such book was published in 1991. Since then, more than one hundred fifty million dummies books have been sold.
The dummies.com website explains the ideas behind the books. It says that they show that people can be taught to do anything. First they can make fun of ideas that are difficult to understand. Then they show how the information can be interesting and easy. The publishers say that the books do not provide more information than necessary. They give readers just enough information to do what they want. They say that the dummies books give the best and easiest way to do something. And the books use a simple and easy language.
There are more than one thousand different dummies books. A report in New York Times says that the best-selling dummies books are those that explain technology and personal finance.
The publishers say that the dummies books are those providing information many people need---like information about diseases, education and cooking. People interested in opera, car repair and wine can also find dummies books to help them. And there are even more dummies books to come. The publishers say that they publish about two hundred new dummies books every year.
1. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?| A．New ideas behind the Books | B．The Easiest, the Best |
| C．Books for Dummies | D．Self-Help Books |
| A．make some personal things simple |
| B．become expert in any field |
| C．learn any foreign language |
| D．do anything they want |
| A．they provide information on the concerning subjects |
| B．they provide just what is needed and are easy to understand |
| C．people can learn to do anything with just one copy |
| D．people can save lots of money through self-teaching |
| A．opera and car repairing | B．diseases and education |
| C．cooking and world history | D．technology and personal finance |
| A．The dummies books will continue to be popular. |
| B．The first dummies book was on Chinese cooking. |
| C．Fifty million different dummies books have been published. |
| D．The simple language was intended for child readers. |
7 . Human Environments Photo Contest
Time: It will run from September 1st through December 31st,2020.
Theme: Human Environments—How to protect our living environments
Introduction: Throughout history, humans have learned how to build custom environments to meet both their private and public lives, and have progressively perfected such spaces to adjust to their increasing needs. In 2020, how do our man-made environments look and what do they say about the contemporary societies we live in?
Categories: “Single Image” for single photographs; “Series” for full projects
Who can enter: Open to all students in the world.
Entry fee: $10 for a single entry
Prizes: The 1st prize winner will receive $100 in CASH and a gold medal.
The 2nd and 3rd prize winners will each receive $50 in CASH and a silver medal.
Contest Rules:
(1) Submitted photo (s) must be your original creation！
(2)Your photo (s) should not be larger than 8.5x 11 in size.
Image requirements: jpg format; at least 1440px wide; 300dpi is preferable, but 72dpi will work as well.
Online submission of digital photographs is via the website. If you’d like to participate in the “Single Image” category, you can send a maximum of 3 images. If you’d like to enter the “Series’ category, you should send a selection of 10-15 images from the same project.
Copyright: Full ownership of the copyright for every submitted image remains with its author. You can grant(授予) FotoRoom the possibility to use the submitted images on its website.
Digital Submissions: If your photo is digitally created, then you should follow these two steps:
(1)Fill out this entry form and click to submit.
(2)Then you MUST email your file to art@ photocontest. com.
Mail Submissions: If your photo is on paper or any other non-digital format, then mail your entry form and artwork to: SAVE THE FROGS!
P.O. Box 78758 Los Angeles, CA90016 the USA
1. What can we know about the contest？
| A．All people can take part in it. | B．It lasts for a few months in 2020. |
| C．Its theme is about environment pollution. | D．There is only one category for the contest. |
| A．must pay the entry fee | B．must be good at photographing |
| C．must be active in protecting the environment | D．should hand in their photos before September 1st |
| A．He will receive $100 and two medals. |
| B．He will receive$100 and a gold medal. |
| C．He will lose his ownership of his prize-winning work. |
| D．He will see his prize-winning work at art＠photocontest.com. |
| A．can’t be over 3 images | B．must be 8.5 x 11 in size |
| C．should be their original work | D．have no limit in the number |
| A．must be 1440px wide | B．has a high chance to win |
| C．is not allowed to be competed | D．has a different submitting way from photos on paper |
8 . Whatever your level is, choosing to take French lessons in France is the best way to learn French. Place yourself in the local culture and practice your newly found skills in your free time.
You will be taught by native French speakers who have a love for teaching and use excellent teaching techniques. Lessons are interesting and you will speak French on the first day both inside and outside the classroom.
Learners
1.Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced (高级的)
2.Over 18 years old
Class Schedule (课表)
1.Classes start on Mondays and run throughout the summer.
2.Please arrive at the school by 8:15 am on your first day for a short level test. It will help to place you in the right class.
3.Classes run from Monday to Friday each week.
4.Classes start at 8:45 am each day depending on your level.
5.You will have 3 classes per day lasting 55 minutes each.
6.You will have a short break between classes.
Free Time and Tours
1.The school offers a lot of cultural activities throughout the week. These activities can include cooking lessons, wine and cheese tasting, visits to Paris, cycling, movies and much more.
2.You will have plenty of free time to explore (探索) the local area and practice your newly found language skills or just relax on this learning holiday with a difference.
Other Information
1.You should bring a small dictionary, pens and paper with you.
2.Get more from your holiday, have fun, meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.
1. What is special about the French courses?| A．They are taught in small groups. | B．The teachers are young French speakers. |
| C．They will offer a wine tasting license. | D．People learn French in and out of class. |
| A．pay for their study | B．take a language test |
| C．do a survey | D．introduce themselves to the class |
| A．21. | B．30. | C．12. | D．15. |
| A．is not suitable for teenagers | B．provides dictionaries for students |
| C．has a short game between classes | D．offers cooking classes as well |
| A．a newspaper | B．a travel guide | C．a text book | D．a story book |
Seaworld San Diego
A 6-minute tide（海潮）called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend（传说）of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998.
DETAILS: General admission is $ 46.95 for adults, $ 37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com
San Diego Zoo
There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a new panda cub（幼兽）, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26.
DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 1 -（619）-234-5331 or www.Sandiegozoo.org
Maritime Museum of San Diego
The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and commander, is on exhibit though Nov.30.
DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $ 8 for adults,$ 6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $ 5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. 1-（619）-234-8135 or www.sdmaritime.org
Old Town Trolley Tours
Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride or free with your paid admission.
DETAILS: The main ticket booth（售票亭）is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs St. Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, daily $ 25.www. historictours.com/sandiego.
1. The purpose of this text is to_______.
| A．warn | B．amuse |
| C．persuade | D．guide |
| A．Seaworld San Diego | B．San Diego Zoo |
| C．Maritime Museum of San Diego | D．Old Town Trolley Tours |
| A．$35 | B．$49 | C．$56 | D．$70 |
| A．“Love at first sight.” |
| B．“Kill two birds with one stone” |
| C．“Easy come, easy go.” |
| D．“Strike the iron while it is hot.” |
| A．San Diego Zoo will attract the largest number of children |
| B．there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis |
| C．tickets during the holidays are more expensive |
| D．the film Master and commander can be seen in Maritime Museum of San Diego |
10 . Would you like to keep free e-books handy to read on your phone or tablet? Several websites offer e-books you can download without spending any money at all.
Amazon
Amazon is filled with free e-books you can download. Amazon’s Best Seller list is divided into Paid and Free. Check out the free sections in dozens of genres (种类), each listing the Top 100 free e-books so you will have a lot of choices. This list changes constantly, based on how well the books are “selling” and whether they become or remain free.
Over Drive
Over Drive is an e-book service that works with local libraries to lend free e-books to readers. It includes a wide collection of e-books, from new sellers to classics. Sometimes there is a wait for a library e-book, just as there can be for a popular print book.
Project Gutenberg
Started in 1971, Project Gutenberg has over 53,000 free e-books. Project Gutenberg e-books are available to download in the U. S. but may be restricted in other countries if they are still protected by copyright.
Apple i-Books
You can read free e-books on your iPhone and iPad using the i-Books app. Head to the iTunes App Store and click the “Free Books” category. You can see a list of the top best sellers. Click “Get” to download those books to your iPhone or iPad.
Audible
Audible lets you download audio (有声) books. You can get a free audio book when you sign up for a membership. Audible is currently available for listeners in the US, the UK, Canada, India, and Australia.
Finally, when you find a free e-book you want to read, get it right away. Often the offer is open only briefly. If you wait too long, you may discover the book now has a price attached.
1. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?| A．To introduce some new best-selling e-books. |
| B．To encourage readers to buy more e-books online. |
| C．To show the advantages of some e-book services. |
| D．To recommend some websites to download free e-books. |
| A．The e-books on Amazon are always free to read. |
| B．Library print books are available on Over Drive. |
| C．Only in the US can Project Gutenberg e-books be downloaded. |
| D．IPhone users can access Apple i-Books via the i-Books app. |
| A．Profession. | B．Registration. | C．Background. | D．Birthplace. |
