1 . Do you want to be a volunteer on weekends or during the vacation? The voluntary work can help you make more friends and learn new skills. The most important thing is that you can get someuseful guides (指导) to your future job. Here are some places for you to do voluntary work.
Hospitals
Are you interested in medicine? Do you enjoy helping patients? The volunteering in the local hospital may be the right thing for you. There are many volunteer chances for children between 13 and 16 years old. They include (包括) transporting (运送) patients with a nurse, talking to them and reading to them.
Nursing homes
Are you interested in helping the old people? Then you can go to a nursing home. You can do the following work: pushing wheelchairs (轮椅), talking with the old people, helping them write letters and so on.
Garden centers
If you like gardening, pay attention to the notices (通知) of local garden centers. Chances may include planting trees, watering flowers and looking after plants. You're sure to improve your gardening skills by working as a volunteer in a garden centers.
Libraries
Do you enjoy working in the local libraries? Some volunteers in the libraries are between 12 and 18. The libraries offer some chances such as computer center helpers and children's program helpers.
1. The writer thinks the biggest advantage of doing voluntary work is ________.| A．making more friends | B．getting some useful guides to the future job |
| C．learning some new skills | D．meeting many interesting people |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．How to be a good volunteer. | B．Some places to do voluntary work. |
| C．How to do voluntary work. | D．Some places to get a good job. |
2 . Join Our Editorial Staff
We invite high school students worldwide to join our Polyphony Lit Editorial Staff. All levels of experience are welcome —from beginner to expert.
Working with over 300 other student editors will advance your skills, provide a deep understanding of what a writer-editor relationship is about, connect you to people from all over the world, and prepare you for any effort where clear communication is valued.
To Start
To start, all new editors must complete our online training course, “How to be a Literary Editor”. This three-hour, self-paced, on-demand course offers a short introduction to the skills of editing poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and provides an overview of the editing philosophy (哲学). Another choice for training is the Summer Scholars Program, which runs for 8 weeks each summer.
Cost
The cost of the training is $75. We are a nonprofit organization and seek to keep our costs low, but in order to offer quality curriculum (课程) and personal feedback, there is a cost to join. If you don’t have enough money to pay, please contact us for help.
What The Editorial Schedule Is
There are opportunities for editorial work all year long. Our submissions (提交) are open from April 30-July 1, but we work through the summer to give written answers to all submissions and publish our magazine. When there are times you are too busy to edit, like during exam period or soccer season, put yourself on the inactive list and then rejoin when you are able.
1. Who can join Polyphony Lit Editorial Staff?| A．Pupils from all over the world. |
| B．Local high school teachers. |
| C．College students with much editorial experience. |
| D．High school students without editorial experience. |
| A．All new editors have to complete it. |
| B．It only introduces the editing philosophy. |
| C．Students must learn it in the classroom. |
| D．It lasts for about fifty-six days. |
| A．Contact experienced editors for help. |
| B．Ask Polyphony Lit Editorial Staff for help. |
| C．Prove yourself to be an experienced editor. |
| D．Complete the online training course first. |
| International Library BOOKS，CDS AND VIDEOS OVER 100 FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES ENTRANCE FREE Monday—Friday 9：30 am—6：00 pm New England House，Museum Street | Painting Competition For young people 8—16 years old Paint a picture of an animal Send it to Young Artist Magazine 12 High Street Before 14 September and win a bicycle |
| Holiday Sports Club 27 London Road July—August For young people(10—18) Play a different sport every day (football，basketball，volleyball，tennis and baseball) Price ￡25 a week | City University Film Club EVERY MONDAY 6—9：30 pm Films from America，Australia and Britain Get your tickets from the Student Office Adults￡3 Students￡1．50 Cafe open for d rinks and snacks |
| A．The International Library is open until 6：00 pm on Sunday． |
| B．People can play volleyball at the Holiday Sports Club． |
| C．The Painting Competition is for seventeen-year-olds． |
| D．The film tickets for three students cost￡3． |
| A．12 High Street | B．the Student Office | C．27 London Road | D．New England House |
| A．￡150． | B．￡200． | C．￡300． | D．￡400． |
| A．A photo of yourself． | B．A picture of your pet dog． |
| C．A picture of beautiful flowers． | D．A photo of your teacher． |
4 . Want to support animals in need? Here are three ways to show them some love.
Grounds & Hounds
When you buy any item from Jordan Karcher's coffee company. Grounds & Hounds, part of the proceeds (收入) go to shelter near you.In2015,Grounds & Hounds' donations helped partners provide blankets, food and services for about 2,000 rescue animals.
Tel:888-228-8914
E-mail: info @ groundsand houndscoffee.com
Fetch Eyewear and the Pixie Project
In 2004, Ann Sacks founded Fetch Eyewear, a company that sells stylish frames at affordable prices. Three years later, she launched the Pixie Project — a nonprofit project that offers free and low-cost treatment of animal diseases and injuries and rescues pets from overloaded shelters across the country —and 100 percent of Fetch's profits now benefit the charity. To date, the two organizations have helped with more than 5,000 pet adoptions and about 1,000 surgeries (外科手术).
Adoption:503-542-3433
Fax:503-542-3437
Fur for the Animals
Fur for the Animals, run by the animal advocacy group Born Free USA is a campaign( open through December 31) that collects unwanted furs and donates them to wildlife rehabilitation (康复) centers. The furs are used by injured creatures that need to feel cozy and comforted. More than 1,000 pounds of furs have already made their way to animals in need throughout the U.S.
Tel:011-5952-5440
1. Through Grounds & Hounds, how can you help animals?| A．By getting a pet. | B．By donating money to it. |
| C．By buying coffee from it. | D．By volunteering your services. |
| A．011-5952-5440. | B．503-542-3433 |
| C．888-288-8914. | D．503-542-3437. |
| A．It sells cheap frames. | B．It benefits Fetch Eyewear |
| C．It is a highly profitable business. | D．It works together with animal shelters. |
| A．how to profit from animals |
| B．the three ways to show love to animals |
| C．the success they have got |
| D．how kind they are to animals |
5 . Parents are usually at a loss when it comes to graduation gifts for their teens. Here is a great graduation gift list.
IKEA blue bags
IKEA blue bags are truly the most amazing bags we have ever used for packing and moving. College freshmen will have a lot of necessities to bring to the college and giving them one of these lightweight and durable (耐用的)bags will be a huge help. They can be put on a narrow shelf when folded. It takes only a shake to get them back into shape.
Mini Plus
College students sometimes stay up late at night and wake up early for class next day. They'll appreciate their own single sending coffee maker. Less than 13 cm wide, Keurig's Mini Plus coffee maker makes any place perfect for great coffee. It's also excellent for its low-energy cost, quick boil and easy cleanup.
Napkin Finance
Basics of finance will serve teens well in college and for life. Get your teens on the track of economic independence with the newly-released bestseller, Napkin Finance. It covers all financial knowledge necessary for freshmen. They can pick up complex financial ideas in an entertaining way.
Graduation trips
Graduation gifts don't necessarily mean something that are nicely packaged. Teens need some experiences to share with their new classmates. Many parents mentioned the lasting joy of a post-graduation trip if it fits into the family's finances.
1. What is the advantage of the IKEA blue bag?| A．It takes up little space. |
| B．It can be folded by itself. |
| C．It has wheels to move quickly. |
| D．It helps college freshmen save energy. |
| A．IKEA blue bags. | B．Mini Plus. |
| C．Napkin Finance. | D．Graduation trips. |
| A．A schedule of family activities. |
| B．Knowledge about coffee making. |
| C．The cost of a post-graduation trip. |
| D．Methods of getting along with classmates. |
6 . Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle, which started in the late 1300s. is the private residence of the Queen. It has remained a favourite residence for the Queen and her family during August and September.
Some 85,000 people visit Balmoral each year, and the estate maintains and restores footpaths throughout the property for visiting hikers.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. The castle was the inspiration for the Royal family’s surname.
William the Conqueror built the castle in 1080 and it has remained a royal palace for over 900 years. Windsor is the oldest royal home in Britain and, covering 13 acres, it’s the largest castle in the world that is still lived in.
Each year, the Order of the Garter ceremony is held at Windsor Castle, and the Queen occasionally hosts a “dine and sleeps”, for politicians and public figures.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Founded as a monastery (修道院）in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen’s official residence in Scotland. It was also the home of many Scottish royals.
The Queen holds receptions, state functions, and investitures(授职仪式）within its walls, and each year during Holyrood Week Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip invite 8» 000 Scottish guests to the Garden Party.
St. James Palace
St. James’s Palace was built between 1531 and 1536 and was home of kings and queens of England for over 300 years. The palace was built by Henry VU on the site of the Hospital of St. James, Westminster. After the destruction by fire of the Palace of Whitehall in 1698, all monarchs until William W lived at St. James's for part of the time.
1. Where do the Queen and her family like to stay during the summer holiday period?| A．Windsor Castle. |
| B．Balmoral Castle. |
| C．The Palace of Holyroodhouse. |
| D．St. James Palace. |
| A．is visited by the largest number of tourists |
| B．is intended for officials |
| C．has the longest history |
| D．is the most beautiful |
| A．was rebuilt by Henry Ⅶ |
| B．was built on the site where a hospital used to be |
| C．was pulled down by King IV |
| D．was destroyed by fire |
7 . Welcome To ACCESS' Winter English Language Camp in Toronto! Our camp is the perfect choice for youth and teens aged 8 to 17 who want to improve their English ability, make friends from around the world, visit exciting tourist destinations, and participate in authentic & fun Canadian winter sports.
Classes
Morning English classes on the weekdays are dynamic and fun! Students will learn speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation & conversation skills, Teachers are experienced and agreeable, and small classes mean lots of personal attention.
A True Canadian Experience
In daily afternoon trips & activities around Toronto, we will head to different tourist destinations or try fun Canadian winter sports activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and skating. Every Saturday students will join in exciting trips such as a full-day skiing & snowboarding and a day-trip to Niagara Falls Every Sunday morning students can take their time to experience authentic Canadian culture and history in museums.
Accommodation
Students live in Homestay accommodation with Canadian families. Hosts provide three meals per day which include a packed lunch to take to school. Living in Homestay means that students will have the chance to practice speaking English outside of class time, as well as learn about Canadian culture. Homes are located an average of 25-30 minutes (maximum 55 minutes) by public transportation to the school. All host families have been carefully selected and screened by our Homestay Coordinator to guarantee our students' comfort and safety.
Fees (in Canadian dollars)
| 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | additional weeks | |
| Full Package-Camp with Homestay accommodation | $2175 | $3320 | $4220 | $880 |
| Partial Package-Camp only- no accommodation | $1750 | $2550 | $3300 | $725 |
| A．Attend classes. | B．Explore museums. |
| C．Go snowboarding. | D．Visit Niagara Falls. |
| A．They are reviewed in advance. |
| B．They walk students to the station. |
| C．They teach students local culture. |
| D．They only provide a packed lunch. |
| A．$4025. | B．$4300. |
| C．$5100. | D．$5495. |
8 . If knowledge is power, then books are fuel and libraries are power stations! Here are four amazing libraries that can get you positively charged.
New York Public Library—New York
Opened in 1911, New York Public Library was the largest marble building in the world. Over the years the library has a collection of 53 million items, including rare first edition books, 300 million pages of historical newspapers and around 40 ,000 restaurant menus dating back to 1850!
Chetham's Library— Manchester
Founded in 1653, Chetham's Library is a free public library with the longest history in the UK. The building itself is even older —built in 1421, it's one of the most well—protected medieval buildings in England!
With 100 ,000 + books lining the shelves, the special atmosphere of the library attracts students and scholars alike to attend guided tours offered throughout the year.
The Library of Congress Washington, D. C.
Located on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is considered the national library of the US and the second largest library in the world. The library has around 168 million items, adding 10 ,000 to this number every day.
Need to catch up on the news? The Library of Congress, which was founded in 1800, holds the world’s largest newspaper collection, with some dating back as far as 1659!
The British Library—London
The British Library was founded in 1973. With around 170 million items spread across 750 km of shelving, it's the largest library in the world. And this number is continually growing and 8 km of shelving has to be added every year! This is partly because the British Library must receive a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland, by law.
1. Where can you visit the oldest library?| A．In New York. | B．In London. |
| C．In Manchester. | D．In Washington, D. C. |
| A．Its large area. |
| B．Its various functions. |
| C．Its building materials. |
| D．Its newspaper collection. |
| A．The legal rule. | B．The public's help. |
| C．The printing skills. | D．The librarians' efforts. |
9 . ESL (English as a Second Language) jobs in China
Dear sir/madam,
Here is a job offer as an English teacher in Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi Province, China from Jiangxi Vocational and Technical College of Industry and Trade. We can offer the following benefits:
(1) 6,000 yuan/month;
(2) 2,200 yuan/year of traveling allowance;
(3) Round-way airfares for one year contract;
(4) Free accommodation: An apartment with two bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen and one bathroom with things like bedding, a TV set, a computer with Internet access, an airconditioner, a telephone with international dialing, a refrigerator, and a washing machine, etc.;
(5) Overtime pay for overwork (120 yuan/hour).
Your basic work: Teach not more than 18 hours per week (45 minutes per class period). A one-year working contract consists of two semesters, each semester lasting for about 16 weeks. The spring semester usually starts at the end of February, and ends at the end of June. The fall semester starts at the beginning of September and ends at the end of January.
Contact person: Ted; Phone: 07913777910; Fax: 07913777810; Mobile phone: 15083537003. Address: No.699 Jiayan Road Hongjiaozhou District Nanchang City, China. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions. Look forward to hearing from you and receiving the copies of your resume, passport, degree.
Thank you!
1. How much would an English teacher earn totally in a year not including the overtime pay?| A．36,000 yuan. | B．72,000 yuan. |
| C．74,200 yuan. | D．82,200 yuan. |
| A．satisfactory | B．simple |
| C．poor | D．difficult |
| A．Making a phone call. | B．Sending a fax. |
| C．Writing a letter. | D．Sending an Email. |
10 . Stuck at home? These famous museums offer virtual tours you can take on your sofa. According to Fast Company, Google Arts&Culture teamed up with over 2,500 museums and galleries around the world to bring you virtual tours and online exhibits.
Guggenheim Museum, New York
Google’s Street View lets visitors tour the Guggenheim’s famous spiral (螺旋式) staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary times.
Pergamon Museum,Berlin
As one of Germany’s largest museums, Pergamonhas a lot to offer — even if you can’t physically be there. This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient works including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course,the Pergamon Altar.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Anyone who is a fan of this tragic, gifted painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close) by virtually visiting this museum — the largest collection of artworks by Vincent Van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and over 750 personal letters.
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
European artworks from as far back as the 8th century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.
To see more of Google Arts&Culture’s collection of museums, visit the collection’s website.
1. Which one will you visit if you like modern art?| A．Pergamon Museum. |
| B．Guggenheim Museum. |
| C．The J. Paul Getty Museum. |
| D．Van Gogh Museum. |
| A．One who is fond of tragic films. |
| B．One who enjoys European artworks. |
| C．One who likes paintings of Van Gogh. |
| D．One who is interested in ancient artworks. |
| A．It is one of the largest museums in the USA. |
| B．It is the only home to artworks in California. |
| C．It includes all forms of artworks in the world. |
| D．It exhibits European artworks from the 8th century. |
