1 . Toy Library Session Volunteer
Maroondah Toy Library is a volunteer organization that’s been running since 1979 to provide an affordable toy lending service for all families in the greater Maroondah area.
About this opportunity
We’re looking for volunteers with a quick eye for detail to volunteer at our borrowing sessions (时间段) either on Mondays or Thursdays from 9.30am-12.30pm or 12.30-3.30pm, or every second Saturday from 9.30am-1pm or 12.30-4pm.
Tasks include helping to check and count toys as member families return them, tidy the library, as well as staffing a computer to help members borrow toys. When sessions are quiet you will help with preparing toys for borrowing—labelling, engraving, boxing—so we need you to enjoy and be good at these types of detailed tasks and have small neat handwriting. Other jobs include cleaning and repairing toys, basic database work, etc.
The applicant must have strong attention to detail, computer literacy (技能), and enjoy communicating with families and their young children. Applicants must be available once per week or every second week on Saturday on an ongoing basis as it will take a few visits to understand the requirements of the job.
Additional requirements
Working with Children Check
Volunteers need to be over 15 years of age and either have a Working with Children Check or be ready to undertake one.
Type of work
Library Services
Training
We will provide informal training during your shifts(轮班时间)so you feel confident completing your tasks.
1. When can volunteers work at Maroondah Toy Library?| A．9.30am-12.30pm on Tuesdays. | B．9.30am-1pm on Mondays. |
| C．12.30-3.30pm on Thursdays. | D．1-4pm on Saturdays. |
| A．To make sure the library is quiet. | B．To teach children handwriting. |
| C．To sell new toys to customers. | D．To help with toy returning. |
| A．Keeping working for two weeks. | B．Paying attention to details. |
| C．Enjoying social interaction. | D．Being good at computer skills. |
| A．Being over the age of 15. | B．Working at least once a week. |
| C．Having experience in library services. | D．Attending formal training before volunteering. |
| A．Sports. | B．Advertisement. | C．Travel. | D．Business. |
2 . Whether you’re looking to learn more about sustainability or imagine yourself as a media big man at the head of a world-famous magazine, here are several books worth popping on your Good Reads list.
| The Conscious Closet by Elizabeth L. Cline
| As the pressure to save the planet increases, it’s important to turn the conversation to our closet. Stockpiling endless printed books on sustainability seems somewhat unwise, but The Conscious Closet is easily the best of the lot. It exposes the true cost of fast fashion and encourages the reader to think twice about unwise purchasing, drawing deeply on Cline’s own experiences. |
| How To Dress Secret Styling Tips From A Fashion Insider by Alexandra Fullerton
| Former fashion editor at Stylist magazine, Alexandra Fullerton certainly knows something about getting dressed. Illustrated beautifully, this book allows you to dip easily in and out of her easy-to-follow advice, helping you carve out a signature style, shop more effectively and even wash and store your clothes to maximize their full potential. |
| The New Fashion Rules by Victoria Magrath
| One of the UK’s most successful fashion bloggers, Victoria McGrath has used her platform to demonstrate the growing value of influencer culture on fashion and new media. Her friendly, accessible tone is backed up with some serious knowledge — her PhD in fashion marketing allows her to explore how far fashion has come in recent decades, discussing many things including virtual reality shopping while offering up a brief tour of fashion’s 21st century history. |
| Advanced Love by Ari Seth Cohen
| The photographic blog series that made stars of Iris Apfel and Linda Rodin, the Advanced Style brand has grown over the past decade, demonstrating that real beauty is truly ageless. His third and most recent book, Advanced Love sees Ari Seth Cohen picturing couples from all walks of life, making a statement about our dismissal of romance within the over-40 set. The perfect festive gift for your special other-half, or a treat-to-self as a constant reminder that love never goes out of style. |
| A．By drawing deeply on his own experience. | B．By picturing couples from all walks of life. |
| C．By helping readers to shop more effectively. | D．By guiding readers to do some virtual reality shopping. |
| A．Advanced Love | B．The Conscious Closet |
| C．The New Fashion Rules | D．How To Dress: Secret Styling Tips From A Fashion Inside |
| A．Ari Seth Cohen’s book | B．Elizabeth L. Cline’s book |
| C．Victoria Magrath’s book | D．Alexandra Fullerton’s book |
| A．The growing value of influencer on fashion. | B．The permanence of real beauty. |
| C．The true cost of fast fashion. | D．The dismissal of romance. |
| A．They targeted on young ladies. | B．Their themes are all about fashion. |
| C．They advise us against unreasonable purchasing. | D．They all give practical advice on how to get well dressed. |
3 . 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 |
4 . Active Challenge Weight loss camp for girls aged 13-18 in Canada.
| Location： Beautiful Bear Creek Outdoor Centre near Ottawa Ontario Season： July 2-August 28th Capacity： 40 | Activities include hiking，rafting，canoeing，yoga （瑜伽），cooking， camp skills， mountain biking，nutrition classes， swimming， fitness classes，etc Choose what you like. |
Active Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women. The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds. We use outdoor adventures to challenge the girls, to give them something to draw strength from.
Because you'll be losing weight alongside young women just like you, you'll find no one laughing at you and you'll help each other. At Active Challenge you'll make lifelong friends with young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities.
Unlike any other weight loss program, Active Challenge is designed so you'll lose weight and have the strategies （策略） and skills to keep the weight off forever. Active Challenge does not put you on a diet. We follow the Canada Food Guide to healthy eating and exercise appropriate portion （一份） control. We help you develop healthy habits.
The staff at Active Challenge combine experienced outdoor adventure professionals with highly qualified clinicians. All of us are absolutely devoted to helping you achieve lasting behavioral change and weight loss. Most of all, we are devoted to having a great time doing it.
Pre-Camp： Upon registration （注册） in Active Challenge, a registration package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials, an introduction to Active Challenge and pre-program personal challenging assignments （任务） to get you on your way toward a healthier self.
Post-Camp： Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during the camp. After the camp ends we will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months through letters, emails and phone calls，tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.
1. Outdoor adventurous activities are held for girls ______ .| A．to follow a good diet | B．to lose weight quickly |
| C．to build up their health | D．to increase their confidence |
| A．Lonely but safe. | B．Cold but exciting. |
| C．Friendly and supportive. | D．Competitive and challenging. |
| A．should go to buy the program preparation materials |
| B．will be informed how to get prepared for the program |
| C．should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight |
| D．will have to finish some challenging assignments at home |
| A．until the end of November | B．until the beginning of the next year |
| C．until girls achieve success in their lives | D．until girls can keep their weight off forever |
| A．To explain why Active Challenge is popular. |
| B．To share skills and strategies of losing weight. |
| C．To show how important losing weight is. |
| D．To invite girls to join in Active Challenge. |
Class Size: 12 to 22
Grades: JK to Gr. 12
Gender(性别): All girls
Living: day, Boarding(提供住宿的）
Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB）World School. From the earliest grades, students learn to become leaders and to understand the value of serving the community. Discover Branksome hall’s programs at www.brunksome.on.ca.
Stanstead CollegeClass Size: 13
Grades: Gr. 7 to Gr.12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Boarding
Stanstead College is a private boarding school for boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12. It is an English school that embraces (包含) French in and out of the classroom. It is also uniquely placed to open doors to top universities and colleges in the United States, Canada and around the world.
Oakwood AcademyClass Size: 1 to 4
Grades: JK to Gr. 12.
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
Oakwood Academy is a private school for students who require an individualized education plan and small class size to meet their unique learning styles. Direct Instruction is used to teach academics in small groups and a meaningful curriculum (课程) allows students to truly learn.
TEAM SchoolClass Size: 8 to 12
Grades: Gr. 1 to Gr.12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
TEAM School provides an academic program for students in Grades 1 through 12. Students from ages 6 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic program to provide an educational upgrading.
1. Which of the following is a single-gender school？| A．TEAM School. | B．Branksome Hall. |
| C．Stanstead College. | D．Oakwood Academy. |
| A．It is for preschoolers. |
| B．It involves two languages in class. |
| C．It is characterized by small class sizes. |
| D．It provides places for students to stay overnight. |
| A．It has a small class size. | B．It’s a boarding school. |
| C．It offers job opportunities. | D．It has its own website. |
| A．There are at least 12 students in a class. |
| B．It is just open to children of school age. |
| C．Students can. learn how to work together as a team there. |
| D．Most of its students enter top universities after graduating. |
| A．Personalized ways of studying. |
| B．A sense of serving the community. |
| C．Preparing students for top universities. |
| D．Designing meaningful lessons for students. |
6 . The Workshops Rail Museum
Summer 2018-2019 Events
Steam Train Sunday
Sunday 2 December 2018
10:15 am
Travel back in time on a historic steam train.
1-hour trip starts and returns to Roma Street station.
Book early as these trips will set out.
Book now at theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au.
Adults $29; concession(优惠) $26; children $16.
Christmas Express
Saturday 8 December 2018
10 am
Catch the Christmas spirit with a festival return steam train journey to historic Grandchester station. This 2.5-hour trip starts and returns to the Workshops Rail Museum.
Add museum entry and make it a full day out.
Book early as this trip will sell out.
Book now at theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au.
Adults $55; concession $49; children $40.
Museum Twilight Markets
Friday 14 December 2018
5 pm-9 pm
Combining southeast Queensland’s best handmade markets, food trucks, and live music, this is an event not to be missed.
Entry $2; children under 15 years are free and must be accompanied by an adult.
Museum Torchlight Tours $ 10; children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Buy tickets at the door.
Mephisto On Display Now
See Mephisto, the only surviving German Sturmpanzerwagen A7V tank in the world. Recently returned from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, see this beloved war tank while protection work is being done.
Included in museum entry.
Contact us
North Street, North Ipswich
Phone: (07)34325100
Opening hours
9:30 am to 4 pm daily
Closed Good Friday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Tickets
Entry Annual pass(年票)
Adult $14.50 $37
Concession (with a
Concession card) $12.50 $32
Child (ages 3-15) $11.50 $24
Child (under 3) Free Free
Family $44.50 $99
2 adults and 2 adults and up to
4 children 2 children
1. Which of the following events lasts 1 hour?| A．Christmas Express. | B．Steam Train Sunday. |
| C．Mephisto On Display Now. | D．Museum Twilight Markets. |
| A．It offers a couple of trips daily. |
| B．It’s a modern new train journey. |
| C．It leaves from Grandchester station. |
| D．It’s not included in the museum entry ticket. |
| A．2 December. | B．8 December. |
| C．14 December. | D．25 December. |
| A．It allows all-year-round entry without limit. |
| B．Kids under 8 enjoy free admission. |
| C．A family annual pass has a limit on family members. |
| D．Annual pass holders can attend festival celebrations. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Lost and Found. |
| C．Ads. | D．Tourism. |
7 . A good modern newspaper is an extraordinary piece of reading. It's great first for what it contains：the range of news from local crime to international politics, from sports to business，from fashion to science, and the range of comment and special feature(特写) as well，from editorial page to feature articles and interviews to criticism of books, art theatre and music.
A newspaper is even greater for the way one reads it：never completely, never straight through，but always by jumping from here to there, in and out, glancing at one piece，reading another article all the way through, reading just a few paragraphs of the text.
A good modern newspaper offers a variety(多样性) to attract many different readers, but far more than the reader is interested in. What brings this variety together in one place is its topicality(时事性), its immediate relation to what is happening in your world and your locality now. But immediacy and the speed of production that goes with it also mean that much of what appears in a newspaper has no more than transient(短暂的) value.
For all these reasons, no two people really read the same paper：what each person does is to put together, out of the pages of that day's paper, his own selection and order, his own newspaper. For all these reasons, reading newspapers efficiently, which means getting what you want from them without missing things you need and without wasting time，demands skill and self-awareness as you change and apply the techniques of reading.
1. A modern newspaper is great for all the following EXCEPT its________.| A．wide variety | B．similar style |
| C．speed in reporting news | D．popularity |
| A．people look through the news they are interested in |
| B．different people prefer different newspapers |
| C．people are rarely interested in the same kind of news |
| D．people have different views about what a good newspaper is |
| A．apply reading techniques skillfully | B．jump from one newspaper to another |
| C．appreciate the variety of a newspaper | D．usually read a newspaper selectively |
| A．How to read newspaper? | B．Where to find a good newspaper? |
| C．What is a good newspaper? | D．Newspaper. |
| A．advertise | B．introduce |
| C．argue | D．compare |
Ivy Granstrom was born with impaired vision(弱视) and got a serious back injury at the age of 60 during a car accident. She participated in cold English Bay swimming events for 76 years and was therefore sometimes known as the Queen of the Polar Bear Swims.
Gerry Hewson
Gerry Hewson was a member of Australian Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. He won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He coached for the West Sydney Razorbacks from 2004 to 2006. He was named as a lifetime member in recognition of the efforts he made for the promotion of wheelchair basketball. Discussing the appeal of wheelchair basketball, he commented that,“There is a coating at the edge of the rim(轮辋) that actually lights up like a spark(火花), and it stays for about two to three seconds. That is quite exciting and great fun.”
April Holmes
April Holmes lost her left leg below the knee because of a train accident in 2001. Remembering it she said,“I had a life-changing accident in January, 2001. And fortunately I have been able to get back to doing what I love, and that’s track and field.” Through hard work, she made records in the 100, 200, and 400 meter events. To live her life to its full potential, she has set up a non-profit(非营利的) organization, the April Holmes Foundation, to help people with learning or physical disabilities while being a role model for them.
Shauna Maria Whyte
Shauna Maria Whyte was born in Canada in 1967. She has won many prizes in cross-country skiing competitions since 1975. In 1991, during a horseback riding competition, Shauna broke her back. She did not surrender to this change in her life, and she started using a sit sled(雪橇).
1. What earned Ivy Granstrom great fame?| A．Skiing | B．Basketball |
| C．Swimming. | D．Track and field |
| A．It brought him excitement. |
| B．It won him several medals. |
| C．It gave him a job as a coach. |
| D．It strengthened his physical abilities. |
| A．Ivy Granstrom. | B．Gerry Hewson. |
| C．April Holmes. | D．Shauna Maria Whyte. |
| A．They are peace-lovers. |
| B．They are disabled fighters. |
| C．They made contributions to youth sports. |
| D．They worked for the promotion of Paralympics. |
| A．Travel. | B．Culture. |
| C．Technology. | D．Sport |
| Adult | £18.00 | Child (5-12) | £9.50 |
| Family (Up to 2 adults & 6 children) | £50.00 | Middle School Student | £15.50 |
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
● 1st November to 28th February
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exception: 24th - 26th December & 1st January (Closed)
● Description
HM Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It was founded towards the end of 1066. It was built to frighten and control Londoners and to prevent foreign attackers. It’s now a symbol of London and Britain and one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
● The White Tower
The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William in 1078, and was a disliked symbol of cruelty.
● Royal Beasts
The Royal Beasts is the earliest zoo in London! You can see sculptures (雕像) of lions, tigers, elephants and even a polar bear; discover how they came to be at the Tower and what became of them. You can also hear the amazing tales of how the animals were fed, watered and housed as well as different accidents when the public got a little close!
● Crown Jewels
The tradition of housing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London probably dates from the time when Henry III was in power. The Jewel House was built specially to house the royal treasure (财富). When money was needed, the treasure could be sold. The treasure allowed the ruler to enjoy independence from the upper classes, and thus was closely watched.
● Prisoners of the Tower
Come and see what life was like imprisoned in the tower. Experience the sights, sounds and letters five hundred years ago.
1. If Mr. and Mrs. Green take their 6-year-old twin daughters to the Tower of London, they will spend at least £____.
| A．36 | B．40 | C．50 | D．55 |
| A．To make it a home for rulers. |
| B．To show the wealth and power of the country. |
| C．To protect Londoners and fight against the enemy. |
| D．To put Londoners under control and protect the country. |
| A．It could bring people bad luck. |
| B．It cost Londoners their lives and money to build the tower. |
| C．The tower stood for cruel ruling. |
| D．In the Tower the kings ordered people to do lots of hard work. |
| A．Crown Jewels. | B．Royal Beasts. |
| C．The White Tower. | D．Prisoners of the Tower. |
| A．The Tower of London is open all the year round. |
| B．The Royal Beasts was the first zoo ever built in London. |
| C．Most of the visitors dislike visiting the White Tower. |
| D．Crown Jewels help you know how the country got independence. |
About us
Summer Camps offer many programs that develop athletic skills, teamwork and healthy habits to kids. We create a safe and noncompetitive environment for learning and making friends. Our counselors(指导老师)are required to complete much training. Directors and head counselors are certified in CPR (心肺复苏)and First Aid and so on.
Full-day Camp (ages6-13)
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 (ages3-5)
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 potty(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
·Cheerleading
Fee: $120
Contact Information
Call: 068-990-3224; E-mail:summercampsforkids@hotmail.comor
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 how to make a small beautiful house |
| B．know how to survive in the wild |
| C．experience what a real competition is |
| 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．Excited. | 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 are tidy and comfortable |
| D．Kate’s son will attend the camps with his friends next time |
