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2 . Global English Center
General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing
*3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1, 200 yuan) and one-year (2, 000 yuan) courses.
*Choice of morning or evening classes 3 hours per day, Mon. — Fri.
*Experienced college English teachers.
*Close to the city center and bus stops
Add: 105 Zhongshan Road Tel: 6760000
Modern Language School
*Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills
*Small classes (2-16 students on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.)
*English teachers from Canada and the USA
*3-month (1, 000 yuan), 6-month (1, 800 guan)
Add: 675 Park Road Tel: 6777777
The 21st Century English Training Center
*We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
*Entrance exams: June and December
*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
*Only 15-minute walk from city center
Call 6016666 for more information.
The International House of English
*3- or 6-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week:
convenient class hours 9:00-12:00 a.m and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
*4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes)
*well-trained foreign teachers
*Free sightseeing tours and social activities.
*Very close to the Central Park
Call 6886666 for further information.
1. How much do you need to pay if you want to learn English in Modern Language School for six months?| A．800 | B．1, 000 | C．1, 200 | D．1, 800 |
| A．It has an entrance exam for learners. |
| B．It is the nearest to the city enter. |
| C．Its address doesn’t appear in the advertisement. |
| D．The teachers are from Canada and the USA |
| A．Global English Center. | B．Modern Language School. |
| C．The 21st Century English Center. | D．The International House of English. |
| A．She expects to see it. |
| B．She has no interest in it. |
| C．She thinks it is not very good. |
4 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale
90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)
Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course:
Essay 1 = 10%; Essay2= 15%; Essay3= 15%; Essay4= 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)
Students will work in groups to complete four assignments(作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Worth/In-Class Writing and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)
Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class’s lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late Work
An essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1. Which accounts for the main part of a student’s final grade?| A．Essays. | B．Homework. |
| C．Group Assignments. | D．In-Class Writing and Tests. |
| A．Completing short assignments. | B．Reviewing previous lectures. |
| C．Participating in group work. | D．Taking careful notes. |
| A．Culture. | B．Advertisement. | C．Education. | D．News. |
5 . Kitchen Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
Food Chopper (切碎机) with Storage Container
Using a food chopper to save time and effort when preparing dinners is always a smart idea. But using a food chopper that doubles as a storage container is more convenient. This one is made of BPA-free plastics and comes with three interchangeable blades (刀片) so you can chop your vegetables in various sizes.
Available on Amazon, $18.99
Mixing Bowl Set with No-skid (防滑的) Bottoms and Pour Spouts
This clever set of mixing bowls solves a few problems we didn’t realize we had. For one thing, it has no-skid bottoms, so you can more easily have control over the bowl while using a hand mixer or other tools. And for another, the specially designed part makes it easy to pour liquid from the bowl into a pan or baking dish with hardly any effort. Plus, they’re pretty cute.
Available on Amazon, $21.97
Rubbermaid Fresh Works Produce Saver
Do you feel like you’re constantly throwing away fresh vegetables you just bought? Rubbermaid’s Fresh Works containers come in a variety of sizes, and are made to help food and vegetables remain fresh for as long as possible — saving your time and money in the long run.
Available on Amazon, $6.99
Heat-Resistant Gloves
These aren’t your grandma’s potholders. These heat-resistant gloves are made with high-quality silicone, making them effective against high temperatures and non-slip. They’re also multi-purpose, since you can use them inside when removing plates from the oven or outside while barbecuing.
Available on Amazon, $14.99
1. What can we know about the Food Chopper?| A．It protects people from getting burnt. | B．It is used to contain liquid. |
| C．It is made of BPA plastics. | D．It has two main functions. |
| A．It is convenient to clean. | B．It keeps steady when used. |
| C．It helps you save a lot of money. | D．It saves you time for cooking. |
| A．$18.99. | B．$21.97. | C．$6.99. | D．$14.99. |
6 . If someone says you are too old to learn to swim, ignore them. Remind them of then 75-year-old Rosemary Caruana, the grandmother who knows you’re never too old to learn to swim. She thought she was unable to swim at all. More than that, she had a strong dislike for the water. But despite this, she found herself in her swimming costume at her local pool.
Caruana took her grandson swimming and was watching her grandson in the pool. She decided she needed lessons. So after her grandson’s lesson she approached the swimming teacher and asked whether or not she would be able to take some swimming lessons. The teacher told Rosemary that you’re never too old to learn to swim and said she’d be happy to teach her.
“I watched my youngest grandson swimming and thought, this is ridiculous...you’re 75-year-old, he’s swimming, you’re not-and you live on an island. So I asked his teacher if she would teach me and she said yes.”
Over the next 12 months, Caruana attended each session to build up her swimming ability. She had a goal, which was to swim a length of the pool. She did it. She still takes part in her swimming lessons each week, and now looks forward to each session rather than panicking as she had in the early months.
“Now, 12 months later, I absolutely love it. And I can now do four lengths of the main pool which is 25 meters, two on my front and two on my back. I do still need my wonderful instructor Sally beside me, though. I am not quite confident enough to go it alone.”
You are never too old to learn: inspired?
You are never too old to learn to swim, said Rosemary. If you are a grandmother inspired by Rosemary to learn to swim, then use our Poolfinder widget to track down your nearest pool below.
1. Which of the following statements is true?| A．Caruana had a love for water at first. | B．Caruana started to learn to swim at 75. |
| C．All grandmothers can learn to swim. | D．Caruana is old enough to learn to swim. |
| A．There were no local pools when Caruana was young. |
| B．Caruana’s grandson asked her to teach him swimming. |
| C．Caruana could do 25 meters after attending one session. |
| D．The swimming center has different pools in various areas. |
| A．To tell a story. | B．To make an advertisement. |
| C．To introduce a practical trick. | D．To prove one’s ability. |
| A．You are never too old to learn to swim | B．How a grandmother loves swimming |
| C．Rosemary Caruana, an old grandma | D．What a wonderful swimming instructor! |
7 . Borrowing Rules of Some Public Libraries
General Borrowing Rules
Borrowing Periods
*3 weeks for books and magazines
*2 weeks for new books
*1 week for entertainment DVDs
*1 week for documentary DVDs
*3 days for new DVDs(with stickers)
Renewals (续借)
All items except DVDs, Interlibrary Loan items, and new books may be renewed once if no one is waiting for them. Renewals may be made by calling 794-4244 ext. 4721.
Limits on Borrowing Rules
Adults(18 and over)may borrow
*30 items total from any of the Vineland, Bridgeton, and Millville libraries
*5 books from Vineland Public Library on any one topic for 3 weeks
*4 entertainment DVDs for 1 week
*4 documentary DVDs for 1 week
*6 magazines for 3 weeks
First-time borrowers are limited to 2 items.
Children(17 and under)may borrow
*30 items total
*3 books on one topic
*4 videos or DVDs
*6 magazines
Fines
*15 cents per day for adult books, magazines and music CDs
*35 cents a day for new books(14-day loan from the New Book shelves)
*$2.00 per day for overdue videos and DVDs
*10 cents per day on children’s materials and Audio Books
*10 cents per day on all other library materials
Borrowers are responsible for the replacement cost of any damaged or lost items. A $3 processing fee will also be charged.
1. How long may a borrower keep a new DVD?| A．Three days. | B．One week. |
| C．Two weeks. | D．Three weeks. |
| A．Adults. | B．Children. |
| C．New borrowers. | D．Ones damaging items. |
| A．15 cents. | B．30 cents. |
| C．35 cents. | D．70 cents. |
| A．She expects to see it. |
| B．She has no interest in it. |
| C．She thinks it is not very good. |
9 . Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Getting There
The easiest way to get to Amboseli is by air. Airkenya has daily flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi and Mombasa Air Safari to Amboseli from Mombasa, Malindi and Diani on the Kenyan Coast. The drive from Nairobi is 4 hours. The road is paved to Namanga but the remaining 75km to Amboseli’s Meshanani Gate is over a rough dirt road. It takes roughly 2.5 hours to cover the 94km between the Chyulu Gate in Tsavo West and Amboseli. The passage on this road should be undertaken only in the presence of an armed convoy. A four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended.
When to Travel
The best time to visit Amboseli National Park is the dry season from January through April and June through October when vegetation is thin and animals congregate at the water holes making them easy to spot. The long rains are in April and May and short rains in November and December.
Health & Safety
Amboseli lies in a malaria risk area and travelers’ diarrhea is a common ailment affecting tourists in Kenya. When packing your suitcase don’t forget to include neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts and trousers, DEET insect repellent and high factor sunscreen. Sleep under a treated mosquito net or in a screened or air conditioned room.
Admission & Fees
An entrance fee is charged and, in general, is included in the rate of the safari lodge or camp.
Things to Keep in Mind
Road transfers should be undertaken during the day rather than at night. Be aware and be weary of both small and large tricks.
1. What may be the best choice if we go to Amboseli National Park by land?| A．Going in a group on foot. | B．Going alone with enough food. |
| C．Going by car with guards. | D．Going by car with a family. |
| A．In February. | B．In May. | C．In July. | D．In October. |
| A．Dark-colored coats. | B．Multicolored sweaters. |
| C．Light-colored T-shirts. | D．neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts. |
10 . The World Health Organization’s Internship (实习) Program offers a wide range of opportunities for graduates to gain insight (洞察力) in the technical and administrative programs of WHO while enriching their knowledge and experience in the health field.
Who are we looking for?
— You are at least twenty years of age on the date of application.
— You have completed three years of full-time studies at a university. Applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration if they apply to the internship within six months after completion of their formal qualification.
— You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO or a degree in a management-related field.
— You are not related to a WHO staff member (e.g., son/daughter, brother/sister, or mother/father).
— You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment.
— You have not previously participated in WHO’s Internship Program.
— You hold a valid passport from a WHO Member State.
How to apply?
All applications should be made for the vacancies posted on the WHO Careers site using the WHO corporate recruitment system (Stellis). Don’t miss the application deadlines.
September 1 — October 15 2020 for an internship starting January 1 — June 30 2021
January 10 — February 25 2021 for an internship starting July 1 — December 31 2021
By December 1, WHO will inform all selected candidates who applied in September and October. If you have not received any message from WHO by December 1 2020, it means that you have not been selected. For candidates who applied in January and February 2021, no information by April 15 2021 means that you have not been selected. You may apply again if you are still interested.
1. Which of the following students can be a candidate?| A．A student whose mother works at a regional branch of WHO. |
| B．An 18-year-old senior student at Harvard University. |
| C．A student who graduated from university four months ago. |
| D．A former participant of WHO’s Internship Program. |
| A．By emailing a resume to the WHO. |
| B．By using Stellis on the WHO Careers site. |
| C．By participating in a campus recruitment event. |
| D．By visiting a local career information website. |
| A．Applicants. | B．Employees. | C．Students. | D．Judges. |
