1 . Spanish-American Institute
Student Cub Notes
Free and Low Cost Gyms, Health Clubs and Pools
NYC Department of Parks Recreation Centers
www.nycgovparks.org
Recreation Centers: The NYC Department of Parks has many Recreation Centers throughout New York City. Recreation Centers offer a wide range of free and membership programs and services. Some have indoor swimming pools. Almost all have weight rooms, basketball courts, dance studios, boxing rings, art studios, game rooms, etc.
All Recreation Centers offer a wide range of programs such as aerobics, dance, tai chi, fencing, computer classes, and art. Many programs are free and open to the general public but many require membership.
You do not need to be a New York City resident to use a Recreation Center. You may use your annual membership at any and all Centers. Use one near the Spanish-American Institute and then use one near your home.
Costs: Free and membership programs. Standard annual membership is $50 for Recreation Centers and $75 for Recreation Centers with pools. (Do you know anyone 55 and older? The senior membership is only $10 a year.)
Standard annual membership provides scheduled access to the gym, pool, and all the other facilities. Instructor-led courses such as aerobics, martial arts, music, or yoga may require an additional fee.
Membership and Program Information: Go to the www.nycgovparks.org home page. On the “Facilities” menu, click on “Recreation Centers.” On the “Recreation Centers” page, you will find information about membership and fees. You will also see links to Recreation Facilities by borough (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island).
On the “Facilities” menu, you may also want to check out other NYC Department of Parks facilities such as beaches, ice skating rinks, nature centers, running tracks, soccer fields, etc.
Recreation Centers: There are several Parks Department Recreation Centers in each borough. After you go to the “Recreation Centers” page and click on a borough, you will find a list of the centers in that borough with their addresses, phone numbers, and web links. The list will look like that for Manhattan below. Click on the link for a particular Center to learn more about its services, schedules, and programs.
1. What special benefits can an annual member of Recreation Centers enjoy?| A．Having access to all the facilities all year. |
| B．Experiencing all programs and services free. |
| C．Taking free Instructor-led courses. |
| D．Using only the center near your home free. |
| A．At least $20. | B．At least $120. | C．At least $180. | D．At least $220. |
| A．the cost for various memberships | B．the locations of recreations centers |
| C．the staff and provided services | D．the facilities, phones and web links |
2 . What's on your travel list? I've consulted several travel experts to find out some places worth visiting.
Where ： New Orleans, Louisiana
Chosen by： Natalie DiScala is a writer and editor at johnnyjet. com, covering travel trends? products and family travel.
Why： New Orleans is known for its music and food—not to mention the festivals. It has about 130 festivals each year so there's really no bad time to visit. Bourbon Street is the obvious choice for food, drink and jazz and it's definitely a must-visit location, especially for first-timers to the city.
Where ： Vail , Colorado
Chosen by： Becca Ingle is an active family travel blogger. She is the founder of BeccaIngle, com, where you can read all her travel guides.
Why： Vail is the perfect destination for families and travelers looking to find almost everything in one central spot. Stay at the amazing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail to be steps away from Vail Village, a popular town with special heated stone streets for strolling（漫步）,restaurants and bars, coffee shops, ice-skating, a movie theater and a bowling alley.
Where： Hudson Valley, New York
Chosen by： Devorah Lev-Tov is a food and travel writer who regularly writes for The New York Times , Afar, Conde Nast Traveler , etc.
Why：New Yorkers go to escape the city when they need a healthy close to nature and relaxation there. The 750-mile biking and hiking route links communities across New York State and links up to the Hudson Greenway Trails. The region was recently equipped with the famous Charlie Palmer Restaurant.
1. Who is the writer of johnnyjet. com?| A．Natalie DiScala. | B．Becca Ingle. | C．Devorah Lev-Tov. | D．Charlie Palmer. |
| A．Bourbon Street. | B．Four Seasons Resort. |
| C．Vail Village. | D．Residences Vail. |
| A．Visit big towns. | B．Enjoy riding bikes. |
| C．Watch the latest films. | D．Attend music festivals. |
Official Ticketing Service | |
Welcome to the official Louvre online sales site The Musée du Louvre is reopening and we are glad to be able to welcome you back again. In line with the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visitors will be required to wear a mask. According to government recommendations, all visitors to the Louvre aged 12 years and two months or older must show a Health Pass. All visitors, including those entitled to free admission, must book a time period. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. | |
 | Individual tickets for the Museum Admission and reservation of a time period to access the permanent collections. Tickets valid for the selected date only. Full list of visitors entitled to free admission at Louvre.fr. General admission: €18 |
The Musée du Louvre is open every day — except Tuesdays, January 1, May 1 and December 25— from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Visitors will be asked to leave the exhibition rooms 30 minutes before closure. All tickets purchased online are time-stamped and nominative (记名的); you may therefore be asked to provide proof of identity. They are only valid for the service, date and time selected. They cannot be used to skip the queue but do guarantee access to the museum within half an hour of the time shown on the ticket. Any holder of an online ticket who does not arrive within the assigned time period for admission to the museum shall be subject to the same admission and waiting conditions as visitors without tickets. | |
| Visitors entitled to free admission (other than Louvre members) —Under 18s, proof of ID required —16-25 year-old residents of the European Economic Area (European Union, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), proof of ID and residency required Professionals —Teachers working in France, valid “Pass Education” required —Teachers of art, art history or the applied arts, valid proof of employment stating subject taught required —Artists with the Maison des Artistes or International Association of Art, valid proof required Other —Jobseekers, valid proof and ID required (dated within the last year or indicating a period of validity) —Disabled visitors and the person accompanying them | |
| A．introducing the exhibits at the Louvre |
| B．providing ticketing information of the Louvre |
| C．listing restrictions on admission to the Louvre |
| D．clarifying the history of the Louvre |
| A．€18 | B．€36 | C．€45 | D．€54 |
| A．It is open every day except on Tuesdays. |
| B．Its online tickets guarantee access to it at any time. |
| C．Proof of ID is required for anyone buying its tickets online. |
| D．Ticket holders may be refused to enter it if arriving an hour late. |
4 . Kid-friendly attractions & hands-on museums
Washington, D.C.'s wealth of museums and attractions means there are always magical places where kids are transported from the “Ho-hum” of touring to the “Wow!” of experiencing. Many of these sites feature interactive exhibits (互动式展品) and entertainment to help attract the attention of even the smallest sightseer. Begin your exploring with these family-friendly museums and hands-on attractions.
National Geographic Museum
Animal lovers young and old will look forward to a visit to the National Geographic Museum, which is near Farragut West. There are changing exhibits that always feature work by great photographers, as well as exhibits that show the efforts of international scientists to protect the natural world's resources and animals. Children under 5 are free.
National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall offers daily programs involving science experimentation. Kids are welcome to make and fly their own paper airplane, look through a real telescope with astronomy experts, watch a show at the Planetarium, climb in an aircraft, or watch an IMAX film.
National Building Museum
Kids can learn how engineers construct architectural wonders by using soft blocks in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum. Little ones will love the Building Zone, where they can drive a bulldozer (推土机) and build a house.
Renwick Gallery
Take the kids to the Renwick Gallery, which hosts the Smithsonian American Art Museum's amazing collection of decorative art, and start a completely new conversation between kids and art.
1. What is special about the museum near Farragut West?| A．It enables kids to build a house on their own. | B．It houses a vast collection of paintings. |
| C．It teaches kids about the environment. | D．It is free for both parents and kids. |
| A．Play with animals. | B．Drive a bulldozer. | C．Create artworks. | D．See a movie. |
| A．Architects. | B．Animal lovers. | C．Art enthusiasts. | D．Astronomy fans. |
5 . Would you like to do something to help make our city a better place to live in? Why not take part in “Clean & Green weekend”? Join us, and you can make new friends and help protect the environment at the same time.
Park Life
Do you like playing and relaxing in the park with your friends? If so, why not take the chance to come with us and tidy up the park when you go? To add some fun, there is a gift for the person who collects the most rubbish! Meet us at the south entrance to Taohe Park at 9 a. m. next Saturday if you want to join in.
The Air You Breathe
A great way to make the air we breathe cleaner is by planting lots of trees! It is a fact that trees slowly filter (过滤) a lot of pollutants (污染物) from the air. So come and help us plant some new ones in Fenhe Park at 2 p. m. next Sunday.
War on Graffiti (涂鸦)
Some people think graffiti is cool. Well, it is not! The best way to stop buildings from becoming totally covered in ugly graffiti is to fix it as soon as possible. And that is exactly what we are going to do. We are repainting the school walls from 1 p. m. on Saturday. You don’t have to bring any tools, just remember to wear some old clothes!
1. The main purpose of “Clean & Green Weekend” is to ________.| A．make our city more beautiful | B．offer the chance to have fun |
| C．help students meet old friends | D．have a nice weekend |
| A．By tidying the park. | B．By planting trees. |
| C．By repainting the school walls. | D．By protecting the environment. |
| A．draw pictures well | B．bring some tools with us |
| C．wear some old clothes | D．wear some new clothes |
6 . English Grammar Aids
Practice English Grammar
The app is available for both IOS and Android. Its main interface (界面) is a pleasing chart of your progress in each module. Tapping on one of these modules takes you to a section where you can see the grammar lessons in the form of flashcards. While the app is free with basic lessons, you have to purchase more content if you want access to every module.
Learn English Grammar
This app, too, has lessons covering different subjects and has sections to review and test your knowledge. Its testing system is a little more fun than Practice English Grammar's. You play simple games to enter the correct answers to quiz questions. This app is free for both IOS and Android, but you must pay for the complete range of content.
English Grammar Test
For testing your grammatical skills on Android devices (设备), you should also check out English Grammar Test. This app has a clean and attractive look, and feels professional and trustworthy. It also does a nice job of explaining why your incorrect test answers were wrong. Plus, you can enjoy its whole content without spending a penny!
Grammar Up
For brushing up on your grammar in a business setting, Grammar Up is a great choice. The app is free as a sampler on IOS and Android, and $5 for all the tests. Grammar Up offers some feedback (反馈) in the form of graphs showing where your grammatical strengths and weaknesses lie, and this may help you decide where to concentrate your learning efforts.
1. What can we learn about Practice English Grammar?| A．The app is only available for Android. | B．You play games to know answers to questions. |
| C．The grammar lessons are shown on flashcards. | D．You can have access to every module for free. |
| A．Grammar Up. | B．English Grammar Test. |
| C．Learn English Grammar. | D．Practice English Grammar. |
| A．Its testing system is a lot more fun. |
| B．They needn't pay money to use the app. |
| C．It gives feedback in the form of graphs. |
| D．Its interface is a chart of their progress in each module. |
7 . Jon Williams has never had a bank account before. But now he is married and has a new job. He and his wife, Sherry, want to start keeping their money in a bank.
When he went to the bank, he was surprised. He told Sherry, “When you open a checking account, it’s like shopping. You choose the services you need. The man at the bank asked us to read this chart and choose the plan that is right for us.”
Types of Checking Accounts | ||
| Plans | Benefits | Fees |
| Special Checking ($ 25 to open) | * open with only $ 25 * 5 free checks per month | * $ 3.00 monthly service charge * $ 0.50 for each check over 5 |
| Personal Checking ($ 100 to open) | * unlimited free checks * no fee to use bank’s automated teller machine ( ATM) | * $ 8. 00 monthly service charge * no fee when you keep a $ 750 daily balance or $ 1,500 in savings |
| EARN Checking ($ 200 to open) | * unlimited free checks * no fee to use bank’s ATM * pay 2% interest | * $ 8. 00 monthly service charge * no fee when you keep a $ 1500 daily balance or $ 2,000 in savings |
Jon and Sherry thought over the number of checks they would write each month. Between home expenses and personal spending, they realized they would write as many as 25 checks in a month. They decided the Special Checking account would cost too much. It had a check charge and a service charge. The EARN Checking account would require them to keep too much money in the bank. They chose the Personal Checking account because the $ 8.00 service charge would be cheaper than paying $ 0.50 per check.
1. Which plan does a customer choose if he wants to get the interest?| A．None available | B．Special Checking |
| C．Personal Checking | D．EARN Checking |
| A．$ 2.5 | B．$ 12.5 | C．$ 13 | D．$ 15.5 |
| A．it provides unlimited free checks. |
| B．it needs no fee to use bank’s ATM. |
| C．it requires less charges and savings. |
| D．it demands the least money kept in the bank. |
8 . Graduate Schemes
Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme
We help U.K.-based clients to invest locally and trade globally, and advise them on ways they can manage risk. To apply for our scheme, you need a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline from any university.
Location: Our graduate schemes are based in various cities around the U. K., including London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
♦ Attending client meetings to understand their needs and offering solutions to support them.
♦ Managing the Group’s exposure to risk and assessing investment opportunities.
Risk Management Graduate Scheme
If you are eager to learn how a national organization protects itself and its customers from different threats, you’ll be a great fit for our Risk Management teams.
What you need is just a 2:2 degree or above.
Location: The first placement will be in Bristol, followed by three placements in London.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
♦ Developing your understanding of credit risks, risk analysis and financial modeling.
♦ Using artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify our risk management processes.
Finance Graduate Scheme
Finance teams are the trusted advisors to our business. And, once they understand how a business works, they can develop strategies that help transform it, within a fast-changing industry.
Accounting and finance graduates are qualified for this scheme.
Location: London.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
♦ Building relationships with colleagues and customers to better understand their needs.
♦ Reviewing our practices and contributing ideas on the ways we can improve them.
Manufacturing Graduate Scheme
We’re the U.K.’s second largest fresh food manufacturer. We’re unique in the way we source and make most of our fresh food ourselves. To join us, it’s crucial that you have to own a driving license. Besides, you must have a passion for food quality and safety. Those who have a minimum 2:2 degree and are fluent in Chinese will be preferred.
Location: London.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
♦ Working with a variety of teams at several of our manufacturing sites.
♦ Going on placement in stores to learn more about our retail operations.
1. Which graduate schemes suit people who want to stay in Bristol?| A．Finance Graduate Scheme and Risk Management Graduate Scheme. |
| B．Manufacturing Graduate Scheme and Finance Graduate Scheme. |
| C．Risk Management Graduate Scheme and Manufacturing Graduate Scheme. |
| D．Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme and Risk Management Graduate Scheme. |
| A．Reviewing ideas on the ways to improve them. |
| B．Master more knowledge about retail operations. |
| C．Create bonds with customers to know them well. |
| D．Using AI to make risk management easy |
| A．A passion for food. | B．A driving license. |
| C．A certificate for Chinese. | D．A health certificate. |
9 . Four Best National Parks For Kids
Yellowstone National Park
Here, the bears may walk in front of your car, and the herd of bison is so close to you that you can roll down the window and touch them. The Hayden Valley, in the center of the park, and the Lamar Valley, in the northeast corner, are among the best places for a drive-by spot of some of the park’s more than 400 animal species. Visiting here is a great chance to see wildlife.
Glacier National Park
Even naughty kids will be attracted as you drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 52-milehighway that passes by waterfalls, and the Jackson Glacier, where they can get a good view of the seventh-largest glacier in the park. The glaciers are disappearing fast, so share with the kids while you still can.
Acadia National Park
At more than 1,500 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard. However, it is easy to get to by car. Standing on top of the mountain is always an extreme moment for the kids. On the way down, you may also keep your eyes open for the wild blueberry bush, which is really a different world, compared with the cities.
Badlands National Park
If you would prefer to take kids on a fossil hunt, this park is perfect for you, which is home to one of the world’s richest savings of fossils. Starting off on the Fossil Exhibit Trail a long boardwalk with copies of fossils found in the park and good signs, you can tell the kids what they're looking at. From there, take a scenic drive through the Badlands.
1. Which park is your best choice if your kids like wildlife?| A．Acadia National Park. |
| B．Yellowstone National Park. |
| C．Badlands National Park. |
| D．Glacier National Park. |
| A．Both have a long history. |
| B．Both have convenient public transport. |
| C．Both have traditional culture. |
| D．Both have fascinating view. |
| A．The knowledge about fossils. |
| B．The protection about wildlife. |
| C．The influence of nature on humans. |
| D．The reasons for the glacier’s disappearing. |
10 . We have two very good TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) teaching opportunities available in Tetouan, northern Morocco. The positions are offered by a privately-owned English language school which was founded in 2011. The new teachers needed by the school will begin to work on October 1st, 2018.
Overview
*Teach children from the age of 7 or even younger and adults.
*Teach all levels of English from the beginners’ to the advanced.
*Teach conversation classes.
*Teaching hours will be 6 to 40 hours a week depending on the student enrollment (招生人数).
Salary&Benefits
*Accommodation:small furnished apartment near to the school and also close to the center of the city and transport links.
*Share an apartment with another teacher.
*Each teacher will have their own bedroom but have to share a bathroom with another teacher.
*Electricity and water bills will be paid by the teacher.
*Receive weekly salary based on Moroccan standards of living of 600 dirhams(迪拉姆) a week.
Class for children
*All students are local Moroccan students who live in the surrounding area.
*Our school uses Macmillan books.
*We have three terms in a year and each term consists of 15 weeks. Classes are mostly in the evening from 5 pm to 9:30 pm; however, some morning classes are also available , which are usually classes for housewives.
*There are no classes on Saturday.
Requirements
*Female.
*Bachelor’s degrees (any field).
*Native English speaker.
*Teaching experience preferred.
To apply, please email us without a copy of your information : jobs@eslstarter.com.
1. If you work in this school for a year, you will probably get ________ .| A．36,000 dirhams | B．30,000 dirhams |
| C．27,000 dirhams | D．24,000 dirhams |
| A．Mary, from the US, with no Bachelor’s degree |
| B．Sophia, from England, with a Bachelor’s degree of Arts. |
| C．Li Yun, from China, with experience of teaching English |
| D．Jackson, from Canada, with a Bachelor’s degree of English literature. |
| A．will be free of classes on Saturday |
| B．will have to teach 50 hours a week |
| C．can use electricity and water for free |
| D．will share a bedroom with another teacher |
