1 . Coach your favourite sports to poor children in schools. Help these children to get a structured sporting education and see their joy as they pick up new skills. If that’s not enough sport for you, you can even get involved in playing with local teams in your evenings and at weekends.
Description
As a volunteer sports coach, you and your group will head to 3 schools each day to coach your chosen sport or a variety of them. Sports coaching volunteering involves not just teaching the kids, but also acting as a good role model. Children are aged about 10–13 and are often new to playing sport in a structured environment. You don’t need to be a top player to take part (though any champions are welcome!) — it’s your patience and drive that will make the biggest effects.
Which sports to coach?
Sports coaching volunteers can choose to specialize in coaching just one sport, but often we find that it is best to combine several sports for more variety. The freedom to choose between different sports makes the weeks even more diverse. Follow the links to find out more about each sport.
Accommodation
·The accommodation is located in a leafy suburb 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre and the seafront.
·Sports volunteers share accommodation with childcare and teaching volunteers.
Food
All dietary requirements can be catered for, as long as we know about them in advance. Coaching children in sport will make you hungry — many volunteers choose to supplement (补充) their meals with snacks bought in the local shops, just 10 minutes’ walk away. There is a volunteer kitchen where participants can do any cooking they wish outside of mealtimes.
Want to go travelling afterwards?
We can arrange a week-long Garden Route tour after your time on the project. Follow the link to find out more about the Garden Route Tour.
1. What can a volunteer do in the evenings if he wants to do more sports?| A．Drive to the supermarket. | B．Pay a visit to 3 schools. |
| C．Match with local teams. | D．Have a Garden Route tour. |
| A．Being a top player. | B．Being skilled in various sports. |
| C．Being able to cook well. | D．Being motivated and patient. |
| A．A web page. | B．A news magazine. |
| C．A travel guide. | D．An education paper. |
2 . Science Events from New Scientist
Space, Time and Motion with Sean Carroll
Online | October 20, 2023 | 18:00–19:00
“Where, when and how?” are some of the most fundamental questions we can ask, and knowledge of space, time and motion has been central to the biggest discoveries in physics. Join Sean Carroll, an expert in physics, as he explores deep questions about the nature of space, time and motion, and lays out the framework of classical physics from Galileo and Euclid to Newton and Einstein.
Big Thinkers Series 2023
Online | November 10, 2023
The 2023 Big Thinkers series from New Scientist events features eight online talks streamed throughout 2023, covering a wide range of topics all of which will be brought to you by world-class experts. If you are curious about your brain, your body, our planet or the universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.
Memory, the Brain and Who We Are
Online | November 15, 2023 | 18:00–19:00
Psychiatrist Veronica O’Keane will draw examples of the broken memories of psychosis (精神失常) to explain the complex human brain and offer you some expertise (专业知识). How do our brains store and then conjure up (浮现) past experiences to make us who we are? Are there such things as “true” and “false” memories? These examples will offer a new way of thinking about our own personal experiences.
Instant Expert: Understanding Your Brain
The British Library, London | November 19, 2023
At this event, six experts will guide you on a tour of the most attractive object in the known universe. On the way you’ll learn how our brains learn languages, how they store memories and why they need to sleep. Hosted by a New Scientist journalist, our one-day masterclass offers the chance to learn all about the brain directly from the experts.
1. Which event focuses on discoveries in physics?| A．Big Thinkers Series 2023. | B．Memory, the Brain and Who We Are. |
| C．Instant Expert: Understanding Your Brain. | D．Space, Time and Motion with Sean Carroll. |
| A．On October 20, 2023. | B．On November 19, 2023. |
| C．On November 10, 2023. | D．On November 15, 2023. |
| A．They are held online. | B．They offer expert guidance. |
| C．They mainly focus on memory. | D．They each last for one hour. |
3 . Are you looking to enter the media industry but not necessarily as an actor? There are various positions in the media—some known and some not so well-known.
Video game developer
If you have a love for computer games, you may wish to consider being a video game developer. You will need to be qualified in computer programming languages. When you get promoted to a lead developer and programmer, you will write more complicated codes and manage other programmers.
Sound engineering technician
Are you currently in the audio-visual club? How about being a sound engineering technician? As a sound engineering technician, you operate machines and equipment to record, mix, or reproduce music, voices, and other sound effects. While you would be usually working indoors, you may also need to be outdoors.
Playwright
If you would like to set free the Shakespeare in you, how about a career as a playwright? You will need a formal qualification in playwriting or screenwriting and also understand the creative and technical aspects of theatre such as acting, directing, drama history and literary criticism, lighting, scenery and even costume design.
Film editor
As a film editor, you have to edit raw footages (镜头) in order to capture the on-screen personalities and tell a story. You will work with directors, producers and other film staff to ensure that production goals are achieved. With the use of computer software and digital equipment, you are expected to produce a high-quality finished product.
1. Who should be qualified with computer programming languages?| A．A video game developer. |
| B．A playwright. |
| C．A sound engineering technician. |
| D．A film editor. |
| A．Techniques of video editing. |
| B．Skills of sound editing. |
| C．A knowledge of theatre. |
| D．A qualification in directing. |
| A．To advertise. | B．To inform. |
| C．To entertain. | D．To clarify. |
4 . Anything but ordinary
Deputy Secretary(部长、秘书), Social Services
Policy-Senior Civil Service Grade 3
SALARY(工资): £ 96, 170- £ 107, 566 per year (under review)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Health (DoH)
LOCATION: Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast Ref: IRC284432
This important post has lead responsibility for a range of significant policy areas including family and children, mental health and older people. The successful applicant will be a member of the DoH top team and will work with colleagues to improve the delivery and social care in Northern Ireland. The successful applicant will work on a system wide basis with a wide range of service providers, service users and stakeholders.
We are looking for an active, effective leader who wants to make a purposeful contribution to social services in NI and enable the social care system to deliver to the best of its ability.
You will have to bring a record of leadership and senior management achievements, showing innovation(创新), delivering successful major change initiatives(倡议) and delivering key policy objectives.
For detailed information and to apply, please go to www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk
Completed application forms must be presented no later than 12: 00 noon (UK time) on Friday 2nd December 2022.
Applications from women, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.
All questions can be directed to HRConnected by: Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net. Tel: 0800 1 300 330.
1. What can be learned about the post?| A．It is rather ordinary. | B．No fixed workplace is required. |
| C．It mainly deals with social services. | D．It offers an applicant the top salary. |
| A．Handling issues in important law areas. | B．Working with people from different fields. |
| C．Promoting the social care system. | D．Getting along well with social service users. |
| A．Visit www.ntcsrecruitment.org.uk for questions. |
| B．Hand in the application before 5th Dec. 2022. |
| C．Sign up through recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net. |
| D．Prove qualities of strong leadership and senior management. |
5 . Welcome to Harbin, one of the most magical and beautiful winter wonderland! Your three-day trip will highlight the following destinations:
Harbin Ice and Snow World
It is one of the most important parts of the Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival. Here, not only can you see the colorful ice and snow sculptures but also enjoy various cultural activities and winter sports.
Siberian Tiger Park
Located on the north bank of Songhua River, Siberian Tiger Park is by far the largest natural park for wild Siberian tigers in the world. There, you’ll find over 1,300 purebred Siberian tigers along with white tigers, lions, leopards, and even Bengali tigers.
Snow Sculpture at Sun Island
Every year, the Harbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo is held in Sun Island Scenic Area. During the Expo, visitors will have the chance to admire fascinating ice & snow sculptures and spectacular architectures!
Volga Manor Park
Volga Manor is a 0.6 million m2 Russian-style forest garden. The scenery here is simply beautiful with small winding Ashihe river flowing smoothly through woody garden park and a wooden bridge across it.
Zhongyang Pedestrian Street
Built in 1898, it is the most prosperous (繁荣的) commercial center in Harbin. Since it is featured with a large number of western architectures, including Russian, Renaissance-style buildings. Shopping, enjoying an authentic Russian style meal or seeing the sunset by Songhua River are must-dos for visitors.
Special Offer!
2599 RMB
*100 RMB discount each if you sign up together with your friend!
1. Which destination attracts those interested in sports?| A．Harbin Ice and Snow World. | B．Siberian Tiger Park. |
| C．Snow Sculpture at Sun Island. | D．Volga Manor Park. |
| A．Tasting western food. | B．Relaxing in the parks. |
| C．Shopping at commercial centers. | D．Enjoying Russian-style sights. |
| A．2499 RMB. | B．2599 RMB. | C．5098 RMB. | D．5198 RMB. |
6 . Friendship isn’t always easy—but it is always important. These children’s books about friendship focus on the strength we get from our friends, the laughs we share along the way, and the importance of building lifelong bonds.
Owen and Mzee: An inspiring true story about a hippo named Owen,and his best friend—a tortoise named Mzee.They met after a terrible flood, in which Ow en became trapped. An entire Kenyan village worked to rescue him, and when he was finally freed, they were impressed by the friendship that grew between Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise.
How to Be a Friend: For some, friendship comes naturally, while others need some guidance to learn the best ways to find friends and keep them. This picture book provides practical advice on determining who can be a friend, and how to show someone that you’d like to be friends with them.The colorful, cartoon-style drawings humorously deal with these difficult situations.
The Lion and the Little Red Bird: The book centers on a language barrier between a lion and his would-be friend the bird.Because they are unable to communicate, the bird becomes frustrated as it tries to figure out why the lion’s tail is a different color every day. Eventually the bird discovers the secret—the lion uses his luxurious tail as a brush to paint in his cave.
Friends: Percy the Pig,Johnny Mouse and Charlie Rooster are the main characters in this tale about friendship.The three inseparable friends enjoy a fun-filled day together, and when night falls,they learn an important lesson about the necessity for friends to be apart at times. This tale is simply charming, and includes many hidden lessons on teamwork, being thoughtful, and accepting that other people are different from us.
1. Why is Owen and Mzee so inspiring?| A．It contains many actual photos. |
| B．Many animals survived the flood. |
| C．It gives us valuable lessons on friendship. |
| D．Two animals of different species formed friendship. |
| A．It ‘s based on a true story. |
| B．It provides guidance on making friends. |
| C．It talks about friendships. |
| D．It includes hidden lessons. |
| A．Owen and Mzee. |
| B．How to Be a Friend. |
| C．The Lion and the Little Red Bird. |
| D．Friends. |
7 . NEW! ChiIdren’s Activity Guide
Winter at Home, a Smithsonian at-home activity guide
“Winter at Home” is a new 40-page activity guide that uses the vast collections and special knowledge of the Smithsonian to arouse learners’ creativity and imagination. The guide is filled with hands-on activities, puzzles and games that students can do to explore topics in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), history, culture and the arts. The guide features bilingual(双语的) Spanish /English language content.
“Winter at Home” invites learners to look at their homes and neighborhoods in new ways. Learners are encouraged to have fun at home, with activities such as inviting a bird to breakfast at your windowsill, decoding a message in your bathroom mirror and recreating art-works using clothing from your closet.
This learning guide will be printed and distributed in select cities and is available for free download. An initial distribution of 100,000 copies will be sent to pick-up sites.
Here are some of the activities featured in the guide that you can also access on the Smithsonian Learning Lab:
• Learners can create portraits using objects found in their homes, inspired by the work of artist Marisol Escobar and tips from educators at the National Portrait Gallery.
• Learners can learn about Japanese art and make a mini paper folding screen at the National Museum of Asian Art.
• Learners can explore light and shadows and experiment with various at-home extension activities from the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access’ “Talk with Me Toolkit”. If you are interested in this guide and want to learn more information about it, don’t hesitate to send your email to Winterathome@theSmithsonian.com!
1. How can learners become more creative and imaginative according to the guide?| A．By teaching themselves two languages. |
| B．By increasing their cultural awareness. |
| C．By learning materials on STEM, the arts, etc. |
| D．By exploring their homes and neighborhoods. |
| A．It suggests learning through interesting activities. |
| B．It charges learners based on how long they use it. |
| C．It stresses the importance of getting close to nature. |
| D．It will be printed and distributed all over the country. |
| A．Learn to paint portraits. |
| B．Learn Japanese paper folding. |
| C．Make light and shadow experiments. |
| D．Talk with educators from the Museum. |
A division of Walmart Inc., Sam’s club is the membership warehouse club solution for everyday living. Sam’s Club serves millions of members at SamsClub.com and almost 600 locations across the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Sam’s Club also has locations in Brazil, China and Mexico.
| FOUNDER | Our founder Sam Walton was the most notable business leader of his time - but no matter how much success he achieved, he never forgot where it all started. Once a humble entrepreneur(创业者)with a successful five-and-time, Mr. Sam knew firsthand the challenges of running a small business. |
| EMPLOYEE | Sam’s club employs thousands of associates in the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Approximately 75 percent of club management was promoted from hourly positions. |
Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club, a limited-item business model that offers our members quality products at an exceptional value unmatched | |
| BRAND | by traditional retail. Instead of stocking every item in every available brand, Sam’s Club merchants do their “homework” for our members, stocking the right products and purchasing them in large quantities, passing on the savings to our members. In addition to the leading national brands, Sam’s Club also carries Member’s Mark, an exclusive, premium-quality private brand. Member’s Mark products are exclusive designs that use top-of-the-line materials and the highest quality ingredients to make sure you get the best quality and value at members-only prices. |
| ENVIRONMENT | We reduce costs by maintaining a simple shopping environment, often displaying our merchandise on shipping deck so we can move new items in just as quickly as they move out. Besides, Many clubs include sustainable features such as day-lighting with skylights, night dimming, central energy management, water-conserving fixtures, natural concrete floors and recycling. |
| BENEFIT | Sam’s Club also provides a variety of member benefits such as free shipping on most items for our Plus Members along with Cash Rewards, early shopping, savings on medications as well as the benefits of our Club membership. Club members can take advantage of Sam’s Club Credit, Instant Savings, free health screenings, daily “Tastes & Tips” sampling demonstrations and members-only savings on fuel. |
| A．A member of the club. | B．A worker paid by the hour. |
| C．A small business entrepreneur. | D．An associate from Puerto Rico. |
| A．have all the available brands to choose from |
| B．have your homework done by Sam’s merchants |
| C．buy Member’s Mark products at members-only prices |
| D．enjoy free shipping for the goods you have purchased |
| A．find suitable employees for Sam’s club |
| B．attract investment from overseas companies |
| C．inform readers of the features of Sam’s club |
| D．persuade customers to be a member of Sam’s club |
9 . Best Cycling Holiday Destinations In Europe
Girona,Spain
Girona is surrounded by fantastic and easily accessible cycle routes that pretty much offer any riding you would ever need or want. The relatively traffic-free roads mean that there is little trouble in getting out of the town and into the hills. Girona’s old town itself is a beauty and with plenty of places serving great food and great coffee, there’s a certain magic to the place.
Algarve,Portugal
Portugal is a cycling destination that has grown in popularity thanks to the large variety of roads in the country. It is not too dissimilar to what you’ll find in the most popular cycling regions,but Portugal just feels that little bit less main stream. Away from the bike, there is also plenty of food to sink your teeth into and local wines to try.
Northern Scotland,UK
One of the best places to tour in all of Europe is in fact Scotland. Particularly adventurous cyclists can take advantage of Scotland’s rules on wild camping-Scottish law allows members of the public the right to roam(漫游)，while English law does not. It’s a totally liberating way to explore a place and Scotland might just be one of the best ones to do it due to the beautiful scenery and rural landscapes.
Julian Alps,Slovenia
Slovenia is one of the relatively new kids on the block when it comes to European cycling getaways. A great destination for mountain bikers and road cyclists alike, the country has plenty of brilliant off-road routes and rideable,tricky roads that take you high up into the Julian Alps. It’s no surprise once you’ve ridden here that the country punches well above its weight in terms of producing world class bike racers.
1. What do the first two destinations have in common?| A．They supply local wines for visitors. |
| B．They are completely traffic free. |
| C．They have fewer riding routes. |
| D．They serve delicious food. |
| A．Algarve,Portugal. |
| B．Girona,Spain. |
| C．Northern Scotland,UK. |
| D．Julian Alps,Slovenia. |
| A．It produces brilliant mountain climbers. |
| B．It has a short cycling history. |
| C．It welcomes wild campers. |
| D．It is known for rural landscapes. |
10 . Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers an excellent opportunity for teens to get involved and make a difference in their community by volunteering within a variety of summer youth programs. Summer Teen volunteers assist with activities under the guidance of experienced staff and gain valuable leadership skills. In the summer, teens can apply to volunteer in the following programs:
Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer
Program Dates: June 14 — August 12
Location(s): Kelly, Poplar Bridge. Running, Smith. Sunrise and Westwood parks
Information: Help facilitate opportunities to play and lead playground participants (in grades 2 - 7) in games, sports, arts and crafts, and make new friendships.
Mini View Volunteer
Program Dates: June 14 — August 6 Location: Valley View Elementary School
Information: Help to assist with the supervision of preschoolers —1st graders in a social occasion.
The View Volunteer
Program Dates: June 14 — August 6 Location: Valley View Elementary School
Information: Help to assist with supervision of 2nd - 5th graders in a social recreational setting.
Camp Kota Junior Counselor
Program Dates: June 14 — August 9 Location: East Bush Lake
Information: Help campers learn basic outdoor skills while meeting new friends, singing crazy songs and having tons of fun.
To apply, fill in a Parks and Recreation 2022 Summer Teen Volunteer Application. Please be sure to answer all questions and indicate all program(s) of interest. Applicants will be contacted via email with next steps after March 31, 2022. Contact us by phone (952-563-8877) or e-mail at parksiec@BloomingtonMN.gov for more information.
1. What can volunteers get from the programs?| A．Making the community different | B．Becoming an experienced staff member. |
| C．Getting opportunities for college. | D．Acquiring useful leadership skills. |
| A．Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer | B．Mini View volunteer. |
| C．The View Volunteer. | D．Camp Kota Junior Counselor. |
| A．Fill out an application form. |
| B．Answer questions via an interview. |
| C．Clarify your program(s) of interest by phone. |
| D．Contact the organizers on March 31. |
