1 . Rules are everywhere. When you’re reading in the library, playing basketball on the playground or driving on the road, you’ll have to follow some rules. But have you ever read any rules on a plane? If you’re traveling by air in America, you may find the following criteria (标准).
Exit Seat Criteria
If you are sitting in an exit seat, read the information below.
You must：
1 Be at least 15 years old and healthy enough to offer help.
2 Be able to speak, read and understand English well.
3 Be able to go along a safe way from the emergency exit (紧急出口).
4 Be able to help others away from the plane.
You must not：
1 Take any pets like dogs, cats and so on.
2 Take someone that needs special care, such as a child.
If you cannot meet the criteria, ask crewmen (乘务员) to move you to another seat. You do not have to explain why, just say, “I do not want to sit in an exit seat.”
1. The passenger sitting in an exit seat_________.| A．must be healthy enough |
| B．needn’t speak English |
| C．must be under 15years old |
| D．needn’t help others |
| A．explain the reason |
| B．bring a pet with you |
| C．take a little baby |
| D．move to another seat |
| A．on a car | B．on a train | C．on a plane | D．on a bus |
2 . Toronto is a city of neighborhoods, so wherever you are in Toronto, you’re bound to find yourself surrounded by shopping, dining and culture experiences unique to that specific area.
Toronto’s CN Tower
It’s one of the world’s tallest structures at 1,815 feet and the glassed-in elevators offer visitors a sense of just how high that is. In the tower’s 360 Restaurant, diners sit on a floor that performs a full cycle every 72 minutes, guaranteeing different views of the city with each bite of meal. Plus, if you order dishes at the restaurant, your entry to the CN Tower is free.
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
It is one of Toronto’s oldest and most storied hotels. Since opening in 1929, it’s stood as one of the largest hotels in the British Commonwealth with 1,600 rooms. It’s also home to more than 300,000 bees, who live on the hotel’s rooftop and produce honey for the Fairmont Royal York’s dining facilities.
The Toronto Islands
North America’s largest urban car-free community offers plenty of green space and beaches for visitors of all ages. Those looking for exercise can explore the islands by bike while checking out the breathtaking views of Toronto’s skyline; visit the rental facility near the Centre Island ferry dock.
St. Lawrence Market
Voted the world’s best food market in 2012, the St. Lawrence Market complex consists of two buildings. The north building plays host to weekly Saturday fanner’s markets, while in the south building, open every day except Sunday and Monday, meat, baked goods, jewelry…are on offer. One of Toronto’s most iconic (标志性的) breakfasts —the pea-meal bacon sandwich is considered a signature dish.
1. Where can you have a bird’s eye-view of Toronto while dining?| A．The Toronto Islands. | B．Toronto’s CN Tower. |
| C．The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. | D．St. Lawrence Market. |
| A．Fantastic dishes. | B．Unique things. |
| C．Breathtaking scenery. | D．Diverse cultures. |
| A．A news report. | B．A popular novel. |
| C．A travel guide. | D．An advertisement. |
3 . Online Free Courses
English Grammar and Style
We'll present materials that cover grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure and punctuation（标点符号）. Well challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers（同龄人）.
Length：8 weeks
Instructor: Roslyn Petelin from the University of Queensland
Academic Writing Made Easy
From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common mistakes that can negatively affect your credibility this course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing. Each week consists of video lessons, followed by exercises and tasks of assessing your peers’ work.
The course requires upper-intermediate（中高级）to advanced English.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Heidi Minning from the Technical University of Munich
Preparing to Network in English
Networking in the business world is key to career success. But what is networking? And how do you do it in English? This course helps you understand the basics of networking and why it’s important. You’ll identify the key qualities you should focus on developing. Most importantly you'll grow and expand your business network and professional connections.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor Joel Ozretich from the Univeraity of Washington
Using Emails for Networking in English
In this course, you’ll learn important strategies for writing effective emails. You’ll learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You'll also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.
Length ：4 weeks
Instructor: Daphne Mackey from the University of Washington
1. Where can you receive the courses you will learn?| A．In a school. | B．On the Internet. | C．In a training institution. | D．On the air. |
| A．Academic writing. | B．Email-writing skills. |
| C．Grammatical principles. | D．The basics of networking. |
| A．Narrow. | B．Lessen. | C．Enlarge. | D．Improve. |
4 . Kosmo Exhibition Halls 101-103
9 am-3 pm
15 March
● Teams must arrive at the venue no later than 8 am on the day of the competition.
● Details on the breakdown of the points system for the competition can be found at www.buildit.com.
● All participants must submit a copy of the Terms and Conditions Agreement, duly (恰当地) signed on the day of the competition. The agreement can be obtained from our website or at the Build It office at Lavender Road.
● It is recommended that participants in the School category wear their school uniforms at the competition.
● Participants who have paid will be able to collect their gift bags at the entrance. Those who have not paid can make payment by cash, cheque or credit card at the payment counter (柜台) next to the entrance. Please collect your gift bags from the information counter inside the hall.
● All participants are encouraged to read the rules and regulations again before each competition. These will be placed on boards at each station. Participants who do not observe the rules will be disqualified.
Top Prize is a return trip for four to New York!
More than $5,000 worth of prizes will be given out!
Hurry! Have you made your robot yet?
1. What is required of all participants of the competition?| A．Paying before 15 March. | B．Wearing school uniforms. |
| C．Arriving at the hall before 9 o'clock. | D．Signing the Terms and Conditions Agreement. |
| A．At the information counter. | B．At the payment counter. |
| C．At the Build It office. | D．At the school gate. |
| A．To stress the competition is important. |
| B．To emphasize it is easy to make a robot. |
| C．To urge participants to complete their robot. |
| D．To encourage people to take part in the competition. |
5 . Some Music Festivals
Pitchfork Music Festival
Anyone who adores indie(独立的) music and upandcoming artists will have an amazing time at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago's Union Park. This is a wonderful festival that explores more underground and lessknown bands than the other big Chicago summer festival, Lollapalooza.
Date: July 14－16
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Music Type: Indie
Price: $75－$365
Essence Music Festival
No matter what time of the year it is, New Orleans is an incredible place to be if you love live music. The Essence Music Festival is a celebration of great artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, and Mary J. Blige.
Date: June 29－July 2
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Music Type: R & B, soul
Price: $126－$2, 700
Sziget Festival
Budapest knows how to organize a party, and Sziget is one of the biggest celebrations of music and culture in all of Europe. You can expect to watch favorite artists like Bad Religion and Mac DeMarco appearing on the stages here during this sevenday festival.
Date: August 9－15
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Music Type: Eclectic, indie, rock
Price: $70－$96
Flow Festival
The Flow Festival is a great excuse to explore the city of Helsinki. Artists including Lana Del Rey and The XX will be playing, among many others. Come to this festival to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with an earthfriendly attitude.
Date: August 11－13
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz
Price: $106－$199
1. What is special about Pitchfork Music Festival?| A．It is more independent. | B．It is held underground. |
| C．It is more famous than other festivals. | D．It focuses on unknown bands. |
| A．In Budapest. | B．In Helsinki. |
| C．In Chicago. | D．In New Orleans. |
| A．Sziget Festival. | B．Flow Festival. |
| C．Essence Music Festival. | D．Pitchfork Music Festival. |
6 . Mother’s Day Gift Guide
There’s a gift idea in this guide to please your mother, no matter what her tastes are!
BB Pillow Massager, £27.99
| If lockdown working has seen your mum sit at an uncomfortable home desk five days a week, this massager could be the answer to her prayers. Easily attached to the back of a chair for upper back and neck massage, it gives your mum the gift of stress and tension relief, so she can really relax and enjoy her day. |
VC Candle, £58
| It’s a rare mum who doesn’t love a candle, and this gorgeous offering from VC might be her favourite. With a pleasant smell, a generous burn time as well as a delicate design, VC is offering the best premium candles on the market right now. |
The Mother’s Day Package, £45
| This gift sets specialise in offering packages for loved ones when you need gift inspiration. This year’s package has everything your mum could want for a relaxing evening. A bottle of gin, a relaxing face mask, candles, hand cream and more. |
GV Locket, £170
| The soft pink stone of rose quartz (石英) is always associated with love. There is no better way to ensure that your love stays with your mum every day than this elegant gold locket which opens up to reveal a small, framed piece of rose quartz within. |
| A．who serves in a restaurant | B．who prays every day |
| C．who suffers from neck pain | D．who likes pillows in particular |
| A．It is beautifully packaged. | B．It meets many needs. |
| C．It contributes to stress relief. | D．It is for candle lovers. |
| A．GV Locket. | B．The Mother’s Day Package. | C．VC Candle. | D．BB Pillow Massager. |
7 . Teen Summer Camps Abroad
Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups
Celebrating 26 years of community-service-based adventure travel programs for high school Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Global Action and Adventure travel opportunities.
Location: Worldwide
Dates:1-4week programs: June through August
Cost: $1,950 per week (10%off book before May 10th)
Tel: 403-545-2202
ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure.
ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.
Dates:2-5week programs: June through August
Cost: $1,900-$2,200 per week
Tel: To get more information or request a catalog, call our headquarters at 415-332-5075.
French Summer Camp in the French Alps
High-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just an hour’s drive from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment.
Dates: July 8th-August 19th
Cost: $2,412 for 2 weeks
Tel.:450-790-0838
Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, Italy
Spend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy.
Dates:2-5week programs: June 1st-August 30th
Costs: $4,095(2 weeks)/$6,295(3 weeks)/$7,095(4 weeks)
Tel.:888-462-2239
1. What most probably makes ARCC Programs special?| A．Its leading role in the industry. | B．Its perfect location in the country. |
| C．Its international reputation. | D．Its cost compared with other programs. |
| A．It lasts the whole summer. | B．It provides different week options. |
| C．It offers chances to learn the history of Geneva. | D．It helps participants learn French and have fun. |
| A．Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups | B．ARCC Programs |
| C．Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence | D．French Summer Camp in the French Alps |
8 . Babysitter (临时保姆) needed
We need someone to look after our son on Fridays. He or she needs to see him to the bus to preschool and be here when he gets home about 3 hours later until my husband gets home from work. That time may vary (变化) our son is a very sweet boy and pretty easy to watch.
Call Mary on 678345211
Newspaper round before school
We need young people to deliver (递送) newspapers on Mon. , Wed. and Fri. mornings. The paper round takes about 30 minutes in the village of Cranbrook. Papers must be delivered before 8 a. m. and you must have your own bike.
Interested? Call us on 625432544 for more information.
Holiday job
Do you want to make some money this summer? Do you speak another language? We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop Tuesday — Saturday.
Call us on 698542458 if you want more information.
Munchies Cafe part-time work
We are looking for breakfast and lunchtime staff to work in our cafe on Saturdays. The role will include food drink service, making sure the cafe is clean, tidy and presentable at all times, and making our visitors feel welcome.
Come in (8 a.m. — 4 p.m.) or call Bella on 612398745 (after 4 p.m.)
1. What must newspaper deliverers do?| A．Start doing their job at 8 a.m. | B．Use their own bikes. |
| C．Be free on weekday mornings. | D．Finish their work in 30 minutes. |
| A．678345211. | B．625432544. |
| C．612398745. | D．698542458. |
| A．In a textbook. | B．In a science magazine. |
| C．In a tourist guidebook. | D．In a newspaper. |
9 . Program Operations Internship (实习)
Responsibilities:
Research and outreach to potential nonprofit partners
Providing basic customer service to the nonprofit network
Supporting special projects for program operations plans
Assisting in database maintenance
What you will gain:
Customer engagement skills with impactful nonprofits
Experience analyzing reporting data in a professional setting
Teamwork and problem-solving opportunities
Work alongside fun-loving, smart, and warm-hearted colleagues
What we need from you:
Ability to give 20-30 hours weekly during business hours (8 am-6 pm)
Ability to commute (通勤) to our Old Town Alexandria office
Personable, smart, hardworking, and hungry to learn how a leading nonprofit works
Submit resume and cover letter to Irene@good 360.org.
1. Which of the following isn’t mentioned as a responsibility?| A．Researching ability. |
| B．Working experience. |
| C．Communication skills. |
| D．Computer-operating ability. |
| A．Job payment |
| B．Engaging with people |
| C．Bettering data analyzing ability |
| D．Advancing problem-solving ability |
| A．ask around |
| B．make a phone call |
| C．pay a visit in person |
| D．connect through the web |
The Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808
Oct. 10-11 only A Night at the Varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Duval and the Tony Harrison Trio. Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs.
Performances: 8 p.m. nightly.
Admission: ￡5; under 16 or over 60:￡4.
York Theatre Royal
St Leonard’s Place, York. Tel. 223568
Sept. 23-Oct. 17 Groping for Words—a comedy by Sue Townsend, best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries. Townsend now writes about an evening class which two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.
Admission: First night, Mon.:￡2; Tues.-Fri.:￡3.25-5.50; Sat.:￡3.50-5.75.
Halifax Playhouse
King’s Cross Street, Halifax. Tel. 365998
Oct. 10-17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is a magical comedy about real people. A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Don’t miss it.
Performances: 7:30 pm.
Admission: ￡2. Mon.; 2 seats for the price of one.
Grand Theatre
Oxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116
Restaurant and Cafe.
Oct. 1-17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13. Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on her best-selling book.
Performances: Evenings 7:45. Oct. 10-17, at 2:30 pm. No Monday performances.
Admission: Tues.-Thurs.:￡2-5; Fri. & Sat.:￡2-6.
1. If you are free to go to a theater on September 25, which phone number will you ring to book a seat?
| A．502116 | B．223568 | C．365998 | D．430808 |
| A．City Varieties Theatre | B．York Theatre Royal |
| C．Halifax Playhouse | D．Grand Theatre |
| A．an actress | B．a writer | C．a musician | D．a director |
