1 . Career planning is important. Get started today. Connect your personal interests and academic aspirations to plan a wonderful career at University of New Brunswick (UNB).
69% of Maritime high school students say preparing for a career is the most important reason for choosing a university. 81% of first-year UNB students say “getting a good job” is their primary reason for attending university. 63% of graduating UNB students indicate full-time employment is their immediate plan after graduation.
Career Connections will help you figure out who you are — your strengths and interests — as you find which field of study and careers are right for you. Career Connections also helps connect you to the experts, workshops and information you need.
To guide you through your academic and career exploration, Career Connections includes information for future, current, and graduating students. In this site, you will find:
Program Blueprints for each of our programs, career resources including workshops and expert advice, information about experiential learning opportunities, career myths, news trends and career-related research.
On-campus Career Support
We have the experts to help you in your academic and career development.
Career Development & Employment Centre
Consult with your career and employment advisors, depending on your needs; complete workshops for the Career Development Certificate; learn about the Work-study Program; go to career fairs and much more.
Career Counselling
Students are supported by two career counsellors who will help you explore academic and career options through the Career Planning Process. They will help you develop a plan for gaining the skills and knowledge needed to pursue your passions.
Academic Advising
Academic advising is an important aspect of career exploration. It is through your academic advisor(s) that you will explore program options, discussing how these fit your career goals, and how to map your academic future in developing the knowledge and skills needed to be an employment-ready, life-long learner.
Experiential Education
There are many experiential (体验的) learning opportunities at UNB. Several programs include work placements as part of your degree requirements. Additional experiential opportunities include the Work-study Program and The Summer Institute as well as finding and securing employment during your studies or the summer.
1. What’s the immediate plan for nearly two-thirds of the graduating UNB students after graduation?| A．Continuing their education. | B．Preparing for a career. |
| C．Getting a good part-time job. | D．Seeking a full-time working position. |
| A．you get information for past, present and future |
| B．you can get access to the resources for examinations |
| C．you can choose your major and career reasonably |
| D．you can work part-time on campus |
| A．Career Counselling | B．Academic Advising |
| C．On-campus Career Support | D．Career Development & Employment Centre |
| A．get chances for experiential learning | B．study on articles during summer vacation |
| C．obtain high professional grades and degrees | D．work out the value of programs and institutes |
| A．In a brochure. | B．On a website. | C．In a magazine. | D．In a news report. |
2 . Guide to the University
The TWU Cafeteria (Food)
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It serves snacks (小吃), drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
The Globe (Relaxation)
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.
The Wellness Centre (Health)
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is built for physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
The Writing Centre (Academic Support)
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 –minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
1. What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?| A．Do homework and watch TV. |
| B．Buy drinks and enjoy concerts. |
| C．Have meetings and study. |
| D．Add money to your ID and play chess. |
| A．The Globe, Friday | B．The Lower Café, Sunday |
| C．The TWU Cafeteria, Friday | D．The McMillan Hall, Sunday. |
| A．food | B．relaxation | C．academic support | D．health |
| A．News. | B．Science. | C．Business | D．Advertisement |
3 . In Singapore, it seems like art can be seen at every turn. Throughout the year, festivals, live performances, and concerts add to the vibrancy (活力) of the creative community. Here are some of the biggest art festivals.
SINGAPORE ART WEEK
When: January
Over the course of 10 days, this massive visual art celebration organizes more than 130 art events at museums, galleries, independent art spaces, and public places across Singapore from the city center to the heartland neighborhoods. Visitors can have discussions with artists, and attend art exhibitions and workshops that explore art and culture in Asia. Whether you’re interested in Sudanese architecture or cute Japanese paintings, there’s an event for everyone.
ART SG
When: January
During the biggest art fair in Southeast Asia, more than 150 of the world’s best galleries will showcase their collection of more than 1,000 artists at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center. From 12-15 January, this large-scale art show highlights paintings, sculptures, and photography from galleries like the influential Gagosian and London’s White Cube.
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS
When: May
This annual performance art festival pushes the boundaries of physical and virtual spaces and explores The Anatomy of Performance through music, film, dance, musicals, and plays. The festival’s lineup includes a broad range of programs from local and international artists, ranging from orchestral performances to different styles of modern and traditional dances.
SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL
When: August
For one week each August, the Bras Basah. Bugis district lights up for this multi-dimensional art festival, with more than a dozen light installations (装置), stage shows, and theater performances. The National Museum of Singapore sponsors the event. It also acts as a major venue for various performances and demonstrations along with the Singapore Art Museum and the Peranakan Museum.
1. What can visitors do at SINGAPORE ART WEEK?| A．Go to workshops. | B．Watch virtual performances. |
| C．Admire Japanese architecture. | D．Appreciate the works from Gagosian. |
| A．Four days. | B．Ten days. | C．A week. | D．A month. |
| A．ART SG. | B．SINGAPORE ART WEEK. |
| C．SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL. | D．SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS. |
4 . Universal Beijing Resort is a widely expected theme park destination featuring several all-new attractions. To ensure a safe, secure and pleasant environment, please obey the following regulations.
Food Policy
Universal Beijing Resort offers a variety of fresh and delicious food options at restaurants and stands throughout the resort. However, we respect that guests may need to bring some outside food and drinks for self-consumption. The following food and drinks will not be allowed into the Resort (except for medical, infant, or special dietary needs)
·Alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer, spirits, etc.);
·Foods that need to be heated or processed (e.g. instant noodles, cold food, instant hotpot, etc.);
·Food and drinks in glass containers (e.g. soda in glass bottles, etc.).
Security Inspection Process
·All bags, backpacks or packages are requested to be inspected according to applicable laws before guests enter Universal Beijing Resort.
·Bags/containers more than 56cm×36cm×23cm are prohibited.
·Please follow the instructions from Universal Beijing Resort Security Team.
Ticket Policy
There is no admission ticket required for entry to Universal City Walk Beijing, but Universal Studios Beijing is only accessible to guests with admission tickets. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a guest aged 16 or older.
Themed Park ticket ·One Day Dated admission ·Valid on your selected date only ·Valid at Universal Studios Beijing only From ¥315 | Universal Express ·Valid on your selected date only ·Universal Express price may vary depending on the date selection ·Includes express access to participating ride and attraction, and priority seating at selected shows ·Valid at Universal Studios Beijing only From ¥400 |
If you have any questions or encounter an emergency, please consult an onsite team member, or dial the Guest Services Hotline via 4008-778899.
1. Who is the passage Intended for?| A．Tourists. | B．Tour guides. | C．Security Guards. | D．Parents. |
| A．Buying food from the booth. | B．Eating home-made cookies. |
| C．Drinking coffee from glass bottles. | D．Having backpacks checked. |
| A．The price of Universal Express fixed. |
| B．The entry to Universal City Walk is required to pay. |
| C．A14-year-old boy can buy a ticket and go alone. |
| D．At least ¥400 for express access should be paid. |
5 . Are you still wondering about which club to choose? The following information about the clubs in our school may help you make a good choice.
Writing Club Advisor (顾问): Ms. Loll (cloll@ aacps. org) Club Meeting Time: Tuesday 10:00—10:30 Wednesday 9:30—10:00 Description: Writing Club is open to any student at SHS who would like help in improving writing and grammar skills. | Food Club Advisor: Ms  King (laking@ aacps. org)Club Meeting Time: Tuesday 10:00—10:30 Thursday 10:00—10:30 Description: Love talking about food, cooking, and more? Food Club is your place. Join us to discuss all things about food and cooking. |
Art Club Advisor: Ms. Hendryx (jhendryx@ aacps. org) Club Meeting Time: Tuesday 10:00—10:30 Friday 10:00—10:30 Description: Art Club is a time to work on your own artwork. We watch different videos which may include art skills and famous artists. | Book Club Advisor: Ms. Choulis (mchoulis@ aacps. org) Club Meeting Time: Monday 10:00—10:30 Thursday 9:30—10:00 Description: This is a club for students who love reading. Students will read books and then meet twice each week to have discussions about the book. |
| A．Writing Club. | B．Food Club. | C．Art Club. | D．Book Club. |
| A．Tuesday & Wednesday. | B．Tuesday & Thursday. |
| C．Tuesday & Friday. | D．Monday & Thursday. |
| A．Ms. Loll. | B．Ms. King. | C．Ms. Hendryx. | D．Ms. Choulis. |
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7 . Volleyball games are a hit in school recently. Click the following websites to learn more about volleyball.
www. avp. com (Association of Volleyball Professionals/AVP)
It is an excellent spot to begin educating oneself on volleyball players around the world. It has drop-down menus(下拉式选单) of the top 50 male and female volleyball players in the world, such as Phil Dalhausser or Kerri Walsh Jennings. Additionally, there is a “ History of the AVP” section that goes back as far as 1895. On this website one could easily learn about the most famous volleyball players of all time.
www.fivb. com (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball/FIVB)
While the AVP focuses primarily on beach volleyball, the FIVB includes both beach and indoor volleyball. It also includes an excellent history section named the Story of the Game, which will teach you more about famous volleyball players throughout history.
www. volleychina. org (China Volleyball Association)
If you’re mostly interested in famous volleyball players who play for China, check out www. volleychina.org. This website is designed for those volleyball players famous and skilled enough to play for the Chinese national team. It also has information about the junior teams, so you can see who the up-and-coming volleyball players are. Besides, it has an excellent resource section that can teach you the rules and how to be a judge.
www. volleyhall. org(International Volleyball Hall of Fame)
The last place to go to learn all about famous volleyball players is www. volleyhall. org. By clicking it you can see everyone who has been admitted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.
1. Which website allows you to admire the world’s top 50 volleyball players?| A．www. avp. com | B．www. fivb.com | C．www. volleychina. org | D．www. volleyhall. org |
| A．They focus on both beach and indoor volleyball. |
| B．They introduce famous volleyball players in history. |
| C．They both have much information about the junior teams. |
| D．They show the famous players in the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. |
| A．The promising volleyball players in China. |
| B．The story of world-famous volleyball players. |
| C．The rules of the game and courses for players. |
| D．The history of the Association of Volleyball Professionals. |
8 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?| A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
| B．Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
| C．EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
| D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
| A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
| B．DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
| C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
| D．Disneyland, California. |
| A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
| B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
| C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
| D．To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
9 . Are you the type of person who always try to complete the task to the best of your ability? Perhaps your high expectations make sure that you always expect the very best from not only yourself, but also your students. If so, you should like the ideal candidate for this school.
Science Teacher — Permanent Vacancy (空缺)
● September start, permanent, direct school contract
● Exceptional training and development
● Positive and experienced teachers are welcomed
● Great career development opportunity
Person Specification (用人要求)
You must have obtained QIS by September and be an ambitious, dynamic and engaging science teacher who can bring your passion for science to life in creative and fun lessons to students aged 11～18.
A recent track record of good to outstanding lesson observations is designed as you will be expected to deliver good lessons, making sure of students’progress at an appropriate level in line with their expectations.
You should ideally be the type of science teacher who desires to become a leader in the next few years. This school is open to applicants newly qualified and experienced. For those with more experience, there is the possibility to take on some additional responsibility straight away.
School Information
Located in the Wolverhampton, it’s a lovely school of average size and recently had a glowing Ofsted (英国教育标准局) inspection which highlighted how all areas were “GOOD”. The school enables teachers to develop into outstanding practitioners (从业者) and gives teachers the tools needed to go on to a leadership role.
Please send your CV to Jamie at i-teachers to be considered for this role and other similar position in our school.
1. What quality should the applicant have?| A．Being kind-hearted and sensible. | B．Being capable and aggressive. |
| C．Being friendly and outgoing. | D．Being brave and humorous. |
| A．His/her expectation of the students. |
| B．The proof of his/her working experience. |
| C．The record of his/her good teaching ability. |
| D．His/her communicative skills with co-workers. |
| A．To learn about a school’s environment. |
| B．To see a school’s working conditions. |
| C．To show a school’s achievements. |
| D．To test a school’s comprehensive performance. |
10 . Women’s Poetry Competition 2024
Welcome to Mslexia, the only magazine where every reader is a potential contributor too. Almost every part of the magazine is open to submission by any woman writer. Our competition is open to unpublished poems of any length. Your £10 entry fee allows you to submit up to three poems. The judge this year is the outstanding and award-winning writer Pascale Petit.
Prizes
1st: £2,000; 2nd: £500; 3rd: £250 (Each prize goes for one person.)
Unpublished Poetry Prize for the best poem by a previously unknown poet: £250.
The four winners, plus sixteen additional finalists will have their poems published in the May issue of Mslexia.
Results
The deadline for all entries is 23:59 GMT, 6 March, 2024
The winners and finalists will be announced on 1 April, 2024
How to enter
Add the entry fee to your basket and go to the checkout. Once the order is completed, you’ll be taken to a submit page where the entry form is located. Click the “Enter Now” button. You can submit at a later date by typing into your Mslexia online account and going to the “competitions” bill.
Visit our Entry Instructions for a more comprehensive guide on how to enter, and be sure to read our Rules before submitting your entries.
Frequently-asked questions
Have a question about formatting, eligibility(资格), or anything else?
Ready to enter? Please see our Entry Instructions. For any further information, call us at 0191 204 8860 or email competitions@mslexia.co.uk.
1. How many winners will get prize money?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Sixteen. | D．Twenty. |
| A．Submitting two poems. | B．Visiting Entry Instructions. |
| C．Writing a poem of 120 words. | D．Mailing your entry on April 1. |
| A．In a textbook. | B．In an art magazine. | C．On a website. | D．In a local newspaper. |
