1 . What’s On?
Electric Underground
7.30pm-1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy (喜剧)at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).
Simon’s Workshop
5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A.Jules Skye. | B.Gee Whizz. | C.Charlotte Stone. | D.James Pickering. |
A.The Cyclops Theatre | B.Kaleidoscope | C.Victoria Stage | D.Pizza World |
A.It requires membership card. | B.It lasts three hours each time. |
C.It is run by a comedy club. | D.It is held every Wednesday. |
A.5.00pm-7.30pm. | B.7.30pm-1.00am. | C.8.00pm-11.00pm. | D.8.30pm-10.30pm. |
2 . Sara Kays, a 22-year-old girl, is a rising star on online video-sharing platforms. She not only uses TikTok(抖音) to promote her music but also posts songs to get feedback(反馈) from her followers.
“It’s been cool to engage with people that way” said Kays, who has been using online platforms to realize her music dream. Now, she is famous on TikTok with about 1.3 million followers. She released her breakup song Remember That Night? in November 2020. The post blew up, getting almost three million views in a matter of days.
Kays has loved singing since she was young. At 11, she got a guitar from her mother and then started to sing while playing. Gradually, people started asking her to play at restaurants and she also started to post some live videos on YouTube, gaining her more and more followers. At 17, Kays turned to songwriting to help her deal with the confusion in life and serve as an outlet for her thoughts and feelings.
“I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to release songs and that all these people are listening to them online,” said Kays. “It’s been amazing.”
Different from other content creators who update their content frequently, Kays updates on a weekly basis and only posts videos about her songs and related stories, such as singing, playing the guitar or ukulele, shooting music videos. Her videos are always simple, and the recording process is pretty simple too: she edit the vocals and video in her room.
Now, Kays has signed with a music company. In Kays’ eyes, people like her songs and videos because she writes about life experiences and emotions of the youth. “I just sing and share my feelings about divorced parents, body image, loneliness and mental health,” said Kays. “I want more people to know they’re not alone with the struggles in their lives.”
1. For what purpose does Kays use TikTok?A.To relax herself. | B.To learn the fashion. |
C.To chat with people. | D.To realize her dream. |
A.Was almost ignored. | B.Received a lot of criticism. |
C.Suddenly became popular. | D.Confused most people. |
A.She hoped to make money by writing songs. |
B.She wanted to find an outlet for her feelings. |
C.Her followers asked her to write songs for them. |
D.She wanted to help parents with their difficulties. |
A.She updates her songs frequently on video platforms. |
B.Her music videos are simple and inspiring. |
C.She posts the recording process for her songs. |
D.Her songs express feelings felt by many young people. |
A.A Girl Chasing Her Dream on TikTok |
B.Different Ways to Use TikTok Well |
C.The Popularity of Music on TikTok |
D.Music Videos Released on TikTok |
3 . 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. |
4 . Hiking Across the Great Outdoors
What limits you from hiking more often? Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
Yukon Outdoors Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Website: ubc-voc. com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
1. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership?A.The Yukon Outdoors Club. | B.The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club. |
C.The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. | D.The Vernon Outdoors Club. |
A.Both organize workshops for their members. |
B.Both lend hiking equipment to their members. |
C.Both rate their members based on their hiking skills. |
D.Both have built backcountry huts for their members. |
A.They are mostly held on weekends. |
B.They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
C.Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website. |
D.More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
A.Every Monday. | B.Every Tuesday. |
C.Every Wednesday. | D.Every Sunday. |
A.A P. E. textbook. | B.A health report. |
C.A sports leaflet. | D.A gym notice. |
5 . Gymnastics Instructor Wanted
About us
PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) Queensland is a not-for-profit organization established in 1948, aiming to build safer and healthier communities. We focus on young people’s personal and leadership development by offering state-wide programs, services and facilities through 54 branches, two leadership development centers and two activity centers.
About the position
PCYC Burdekin currently wants gymnastics instructors, who will assist in the development and delivery of the gymnastics programs to PCYC clients.
•Casual work (approximately 20 30 hours per week)
•$28.38-$31.80 per hour (depending on previous experience and qualification—junior rate may apply)
•To be employed, you must be qualified to get a Working with Children Check or Blue Card and be willing to undertake a National Police Check.
•Applicants with intermediate accreditation (认证) from Gymnastics Queensland will be considered with priority.
What we can offer
•Free onsite parking and free access to PC 24/7 gyms
•Flexible work environment and working hours
•Opportunity to work in an established branch with a great team
Key responsibilities include
•Deliver a broad range of fun group gymnastics programs for all ages, in accordance with safety and industry-approved practice requirements.
•Contribute towards creative marketing and promotion of the gymnastics programs to maintain current participants and attract new participants.
•Ensure our gymnastics equipment is maintained and used in a safe manner.
•Instruct and assist the work of junior coaching staff.
Deadline
Applications close on 8 September, 2022. Interested? Click here to apply.
1. What is PCYC Queensland’s goal?A.To provide the youth with advice on personal emotions. |
B.To make a fortune through state-wide programs. |
C.To build more branches outside Queensland. |
D.To improve community security and health. |
A.$100-$300. | B.$330-$530. | C.$560-$960. | D.$990-$1390. |
A.Express the desire to work for National Police Agency. |
B.Show the intermediate gymnastics qualification. |
C.Present the experiences in dealing with children. |
D.Explain the urgent need for a full-time job. |
A.seeking junior coaches to build a team |
B.seleoting suitable equipment for teenagers |
C.helping advertise the gymnastics programs |
D.designing new gymnastics programs independently |
A.A Queensland’s local paper. | B.A job-hunting mobile app. |
C.A popular science website. | D.A notice-board in a gym. |
6 . Attending a summer camp in the US is a perfect way for children to explore the world around them while giving them experience and confidence. Here are four of the best summer camps from around the country.
Camp Mondamin
413 Mondamin Rd, Zirconia, North Carolina
Since 1922, this summer camp has valued horseback riding, sailing, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and tennis. Various wilderness trips are offered. The program is non-competitive. Children don’t need to compete against each other. They can just enjoy themselves and discover their interest.
Extreme Action at Pali Adventures
30778 Highway 18, Running Springs, California
From the minute you arrive under the expert management of our highly trained staff, you will experience some of the most exciting, one-of-a-kind, and dirt-filled activities offered by the camps. If you have a will of steel and the need for constant adventure, then Extreme Action is where you belong.
World Scholars
510 S. Sugar Rd, Edinburg, Texas
World Scholars offers excellent summer business courses to high school students taught by world-leading professional experts. Learn world-class study skills and get a deep understanding of business theory. Daily activities include surfing lessons, rainforest hiking, waterfall swimming, beach games, and trips to exciting local destinations.
Maine Camp Experience
Different locations in Maine
Kids, whose ages are 7-17, can connect with nature, have fun, make lifelong friendships, learn new skills, and gain confidence and independence. The camps provide a perfect combination of land and water sports, arts, and memorable out-of-camp trips. They focus on the individual. They feature natural beauty, strong values, and first-class instruction and equipment.
1. What’s special about Camp Mondamin?A.It focuses on some mountain sports. |
B.It is perfect for children just coming for fun. |
C.It has a history of more than 200 years. |
D.It aims to turn kids’ interests into future career. |
A.are curious about competitions |
B.want to train with famous athletes |
C.are strong-willed and like challenges |
D.have a great interest in traditional sports. |
A.World Scholars | B.Maine Camp Experience |
C.Camp Mondamin | D.Extreme Action at Pali Adventure |
A.It can benefit children’s development in various ways. |
B.It makes a single plan for a single students. |
C.It’s suitable for children of all ages. |
D.It takes place in different countries. |
A.To compare some American summer camps. |
B.To offer skills of choosing outdoor activities. |
C.To introduce ways to stay healthy to students. |
D.To recommend several summer camps in the US. |
7 . Exciting Sites for Your Children in Orlando
★Universal Orlando Resort
Location: 1000 Universal Studios Plz
Contact: 14073638000
Open Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM, Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM
The world’s favorite films and film stars come to life here and 40 amazing and amusing rides, shows and attractions are presented. A virtual 3-D adventure has its own set of thrills, as does an experience of meeting with Jaws, a trip Back to the Future, and a voyage beyond the stars in an E.T Adventure.
★Sea World Orlando
Location: 7007 Sea World Dr
Contact: 14073513600
Open Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM
One of the first theme parks to open in Orlando, Sea World has been operating here for more than 30 years. Many new attractions and rides have been added to the original fun including a laser-fireworks-water show and high-tech thrill rides. The park also hosts a number of family-friendly events. See website for latest information.
★Wet’n wild
Location: 6200 International Dr
Contact: 14073511800
Open Hours: Varies by season
Amusement Business Magazine calls this Wet’n Wild the nation’s best-attended water park. Adults love thrill rides here such as Brain Wash and The Storm which are definitely for the brave. Children enjoy milder thrills at the Kids Park section like ‘Bubble up’. The whole family can kick back on the Take it Easy offerings, including the mile-long Lazy River. Pools are heated in the winter. Open every day 9 AM to 4 PM.
★Gatorland
Location: 14501 S Orange Blossom Trl
Contact: 14058555496
Open Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM
Take a trip to this 70-acre park and see thousands of alligators, and crocodiles, up close. Visit feeding pens, nurseries and ponds. Children love the site’s mini water park especially because it offers lovely petting zoo goats, lambs, and other barnyard (牲畜棚) animals.
1. If David prefers to stay longer in the afternoon, ______ is the best choice.A.Gatorland | B.Universal Orlando Resort |
C.Sea World Orlando | D.Wet’n Wild |
A.6200 International Dr | B.14501 S Orange Blossom Trl |
C.7007 Sea World Dr | D.1000 Universal Studios Plz |
A.thrill rides | B.a water park |
C.a long history | D.zoo animals |
A.14058555496 or 14073513600 | B.14073638000 or 14058555496 |
C.14073513600 or 14073511800 | D.14073511800 or 14058555496 |
A.college students | B.small children |
C.adults | D.parents |
8 . AWL is well known for its dictionaries and English language teaching materials. Some readers have written in to ask us for the latest information on high quality books on English, so here we introduce two texts that aim to improve spoken English fluency.
Let’s Speak (Beginner)
By Bev Dusuya, Naoko Ozeki and Kevin Bergman
ISBN: 962001359X
Speak Up (Pre Intermediate)
By Kev Kusuya, Nako Zeki
ISBN: 058222805O
“Teach the students about your culture and help them talk about their own.” How often are these worthy goals kept from being achieved by the limitations of your beginner level learners? Students at all levels want to talk about culture.
Topics include food, shopping, sports, fashion, the roles of men and women health, music and others.
These are all chosen from surveys of over 15,000 students about their own interests in cross cultural communication.
“Let’s Speak” and “Speak Up” share a special but excellent way that allows all students to take part in.
The series has questions which start thinking and help collect opinions about personal topics. Conversation practice is provided by using models of basic exchanges on the topic. Also, the cultural information presented in the series comes in the form of interesting, relevant facts and ideas from other countries through listening tasks and Culture Quiz exercises.
“Let’s Speak” is fit for entry level students of all ages. “Speak Up” provides for the needs of higher level beginners. Offering the same careful listening and speaking help, but with slightly more open ended discussion.
For any information about AWL’s books, please get in touch with the following address:
Beijing Addison Wesley Longman Information Center
Room 2306, FLTRY Beijing
19 Xi San Huan Beilu, Beijing 100081
Tel: (010) 68917488 (010) 68917788 ext 2306
Fax: (010) 68917499
E-mail: zrh@ public. Bat. Net. Cn
1. Which of the following is not mentioned about the two books in the passage?A.Content. | B.Writer. | C.Price. | D.Book number. |
A.the same interesting topics |
B.the same level of learners |
C.proper ways to excite the learner to talk |
D.right kinds of activities for cultural communication |
A.Low level beginners. | B.Experts. |
C.High level beginners. | D.Native speakers. |
A.two | B.three | C.four | D.six |
A.EDUCATION | B.NEWS | C.BOOKSHELF | D.OPINION |
9 . Super Camp is the best learning, life and career skills summer camp for ages 11-19. It helps students prepare for future studies and enrich their experiences. By providing college-like classes, exciting outdoor activities, personal growth and character building exercises, Super Camp enables students to increase grades, sharpen study skills, and lead a better life.
There are three choices set for different students.
Super Camp Senior Forum offers 6-day and 10-day residential (寄宿制的) programs at four well-known U.S. colleges this summer: Stanford, Villanova, the University of Central Florida and Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. It helps teens develop new learning skills, in such areas as critical thinking, communication and leadership, in preparation for success throughout high school and in college.
Quantum Academy is a 6-day summer program for incoming 12th graders and college students up to 20 years of age. This program focuses on learning and career skills very important for success in college and after college.
Super Camp Junior Forum is a 6-day summer program for incoming 6th — 8th graders, which helps students develop main learning skills, in such areas as writing, reading, studying, test-taking, which will help prepare for almost all classes throughout high school.
In addition to study skills, students build confidence by learning to value themselves and realizing they can achieve anything they set their mind to. They also learn about the importance of effective communication and good relationships.
Even with all this learning going on, Super Camp is fun. Students can build deep friendships with each other through many teamwork tasks and outdoor activities. Independent studies have found that a full 98% of our graduates continue to use their Super Camp personal growth skills to achieve success in their future lives.
1. How is Super Camp Senior Forum different from the other two programs?A.It lasts for less than a week. |
B.It pays attention to learning skills. |
C.It gets students prepared for future studies. |
D.It allows students to live in famous colleges. |
A.Incoming college students. | B.Incoming 12th graders. |
C.College students. | D.7th graders. |
A.International friendships. | B.Personal growth skills. |
C.Good career plans. | D.Business success. |
10 . 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. |