Looking for Teens Interested in Child Care This is a chance for teens to accompany a child through projects and activities, play with them indoors and outdoors, help with arts and crafts ,deliver flyers to homes in the neighbourhood,and so on. When: We welcome teen volunteers whenever they are available. How often: Our volunteers determine the amount of time they give and their schedule. Where: Wilder Child Development Center, 911 Lafond Ave. St. Paul |
Library Intern (实习生) Part-time, Temporary $12.48一$13 .87 /per hour Program: Wilder Research Responsibilities: Help with moving to new buildings, record reports and other documents using a specialized library database, get items from area libraries, help library users, help with literature searches, other everyday library chores, and so on. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with some library experience or a current Master of Library and Information Science student. Strong attention to detail, good search skills and customer service skills. How to apply: Send resume to Wilder Research, 1295 Bandna Blvd, or send an e-mail to jobs@wilder.org. |
Site Responder Part-time , Regular $9.46一$10.52/per hour Program: Jackson St. Village Responsibilities: Work at night to handle emergencies, provide services such as lawn care and snow removal, support the needs of residents and take care of the property and buildings. Qualifications: Must have good communication skills and must be able to solve the problems and concerns of the residents, their visitors, and staff. Individuals or teams are encouraged to apply. How to apply: Send resume to Wilder Foundation, 516 Humboldt Avenue、St. Paul, MN 55107 or a fax to (651) 223-7273, or an e-mail to jobs@wilder.org. |
60. As a volunteer in the child center, .
A. you should follow the schedule of the center strictly
B. you must keep the child you look after indoors
C. you will earn some money for what you have done
D. you yourself can decide how long to stay there
61. What may NOT be needed if you apply to Wilder Research program?
A. A college degree and library experience.
B. Having knowledge of the Internet.
C. Being willing to help others.
D. Being able to handle emergencies.
62. From the third advertisement, we can learn that . .
A. only individuals can apply for the job
B. applicants should pay close attention to detail
C. applicants are required to do some physical work
D. applicants will deliver flyers homes in the neighbourhood.
63. The three advertisements . .
A. are not all for part-time opportunities
B. are not all chances to make some extra money
C. all can be communicated on the Internet
D. are offered by the same organization
A very close friend phoned me this weekend and asked a specific question about earning a few extra dollars each month online. For the benefit of keeping her name and details secret, I will call her Annie in this article. You see Annie suffers from a severe form of inaction syndrome(综合症); she is full of great ideas that never materialize into cash and she is having a problem finding the link that will achieve this.
Somebody once said that knowledge is power, yet we constantly find from readers of our website that they have knowledge to burn and still do not have power. Just look at the academics in universities all around the world; they have so much knowledge that they should control the wealth of the world. In truth they work for peanuts and very few of them ever achieve the power of independence. So knowledge certainly isn’t power. Therefore, we should change that “wise” statement to: “Power is the ability to use knowledge to your own benefit.”
That paragraph was inserted because Annie is a typical academic—strong on talk and plans but a little weaker on actions. In the period of a twenty-minute conversation, she expounded(阐述)a whole list of plans and ideas to make the extra few hundred dollars each month she was seeking. Any one of her many ideas was a potential money maker, but she had taken action on none of them. At one time she said, “I’m lost as to what to do next.”
That was my cue(提示)to get involved. “Take action,” I advised.
All that is wrong is that Annie was inactive without knowing it. In five minutes we drew up a plan of action and agreed to talk again in a month to review progress. When we finished the conversation, she sounded much happier and more motivated than when we started. Annie just needs a little nudge into beneficial action.What’s the problem with Annie?
A.She has too many great ideas. |
B.She never puts her ideas into practice. |
C.She suffers from a strange illness. |
D.She knows little about making money online. |
What is the most important according to the author?
A.The ability to use one’s knowledge. |
B.The ability to acquire knowledge. |
C.A great deal of knowledge. |
D.A good understanding of oneself. |
What can we know from the last paragraph?
A.Annie will succeed in later life. |
B.Annie is going towards success. |
C.Annie doesn’t realize her problems. |
D.Annie talks too much in daily life. |
The underlined word “nudge” in the last paragraph probably means________.
A.push | B.advice | C.training | D.Power |
Every Wednesday, I go to Cantata Adult Life Services, a local retirement community in Brookfield, Illinois, US, with my classmates to do community service.
After my very first visit to Cantata, my life changed forever. That may sound a bit dramatic, but volunteering with the elderly has changed my views on life.
Our visits last about an hour, and we bring 25-30 students every time. We play board games and cards with the residents while we’re there.
You can watch all the movies and TV shows you want about “life back then”, but nothing compares to talking to the people who were actually there. Just hearing their stories has touched me in a way I never thought possible.
Whether it was talking to 98-year-old “Hurricane Hilda” about her glory days as a roller skater or chatting with Lou about the times she danced with a famous actor, I was completely attracted by every single memory the residents wanted to share with me.
Even the residents who don’t have amazing memories make the experience satisfying . I remember visiting Mrs Robinson. She couldn’t recall much about her past, but she told me she’d never forget how kind I was just to listen to her “rambling (漫谈)”. It made me realize that it’s the little things that make life worth living. That’s something I won’t forget anytime soon.
If there’s one thing I’ve realized in my three years of visiting Cantata, it’s that presence – just being there – means more than anything to many of the residents. And despite how busy our lives are, there’s always time to make someone’s day.
For me, it feels great to be a source of happiness, a smile on a bad day or a listening ear for old memories. And at the end of the day, that’s all that matters.
It’s easy to feel like you don’t have anything in common with the elderly – especially when you’re a teenager. But that’s not true at all.
I hate to be overly clichéd (陈词滥调的) here, but age really is just a number. As young adults, it’s important for us to realize this sooner rather than later. We can learn a lot from the elderly, and they can often benefit from teenagers too.What do the volunteers do according to the passage?
A.They share everything with the residents. |
B.They play board games and cards with the residents. |
C.They watch the residents play games. |
D.They buy gifts for the residents. |
According to the writer, what is the most important thing that volunteers can do for the elderly?
A.Playing with them. | B.Benefiting from them. |
C.Helping them. | D.Being there with them. |
What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage ?
A.Young adults and the elderly can benefit from each other. |
B.Age is just a number. |
C.It is important to help the elderly. |
D.We don’t have anything in common with the elderly. |
This message is to inform all the children that Santa's post office in Himmelpfort, Germany, is open to receive your holiday wishes. That means you can mail your letters to Santa about 6 weeks sooner than that last year. Santa knows you've been good and wants to make sure he and his helpers receive your wish list earlier.
Eight post offices are organized across Germany to answer all letters children send. This year they plan to receive over 250,000 letters. Though the letters fly from over 80 different countries, Santa and his helpers can understand and make sure to answer all the letters.
In 1984, two children from Berlin sent their wish lists to Himmelpfort after spending vacation there. Their letters were answered by postal employees and later Himmelpfort increased its helpers to meet the needs of increased mail traffic. Year after year, Santa and his crew use an eco-friendly powered vehicle to collect the thousands of letters he receives from young boys and girls. The great news for this year is that if you come to the beautiful town of Himmelpfort, you can drop off your letter and visit Santa in person, from Tuesdays to Thursdays until Christmas Eve.
Santa does not currently have an e-mail, Twitter or a Facebook account. He believes in old-fashioned communication. So get out your paper and write your wish list. Just make sure your letter is clear so you can receive an official response, send your letters to:
Santa
Christmas Post Office
Himmelpfort, Germany 16798This year Santa and his helpers _____.
A.are eager to receive more wishes |
B.keep traveling around 80 countries |
C.are able to receive kids’ letters earlier |
D.answer most of the letters from kids |
From the 3rd paragraph, we know that _____.
A.post offices send kids all the presents they ask for |
B.children from Berlin like spending holidays in Himmelpfort |
C.Santa uses a powered vehicle because of the heavy mail traffic |
D.children can visit Santa in the flesh before Christmas Eve this year |
Santa doesn’t have social communications online probably because he _____.
A.is not sure about the online security |
B.trusts traditional ways of communication |
C.prefers official and formal letters |
D.thinks written letters are clearer than e-mails |
More than half a century ago, there were 4, 000 drive-in movie theaters in the United States, and watching a movie from your car was a popular way to spend an evening. But with the number of drive-ins reduced to just a few hundred, outdoor movie has been popping up across the nation. Going to an open-air theater has become a modern summer pastime for an increasing number of movie fans.
In recent years, outdoor movie screenings have come up in parks, vacant lots and shopping malls around the nation. On average, about 1,000 people attend each movie night. It attracts a lot of young professionals, young workers and residents nearby. For some, the outdoor movies bring back the memories of the drive-in theaters of their youths. But for the majorities, they think it is comparable to the atmosphere of drive-ins, as they can bring friends, food, good wine, and watch the movie together.
The returning of Americans’ love affair with outdoor movies makes Stephen Bastas ever busier. His seven-member crew sets up screens in various locations mostly in the Washington area every day throughout the summer. They are doing pretty well and they hope to continue the trend. And it looks like they are going to. That’s because many fans say there is nothing like watching a movie on a breezy summer evening under the stars.In the first paragraph, the author tries to tell us _____.
A.outdoor movies attracts more movie-lovers |
B.summer brings back more drive-in movie fans |
C.drive-in movie theaters have already disappeared |
D.watching a movie from your car is becoming more popular |
Most people choose to go to an outdoor movie mainly because they can _____.
A.have snacks before the movie |
B.cheer up with young friends |
C.bring back good old days |
D.enjoy the casual atmosphere |
From the text, we can learn that Stephen Bastas is most probably _____.
A.a movie maker |
B.an outdoor movie fan |
C.a movie director |
D.an open-air theater operator |
How does Stephen Bastas feel about the future of outdoor movie?
A.Optimistic. | B.Amazed. |
C.Worried. | D.Disappointed. |
Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior—chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don’t feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.
Betta fish
They make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owner’s presence and become more active when they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.
Chinchillas
Without bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they can’t get pests such as fleas(跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you will become its family. In cold winter days, in a glance at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.
Land hermit crabs
In a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they don’t cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.
Red-eared sliders
If you’re interested in a lifelong friend, a red-eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red-eared can grow to an adult size of up to 30cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking (晒太阳) area. Housing a red eared slider is not easy.All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are _____.
A.active and allergic | B.quiet and peaceful |
C.colorful and tasty | D.small and smelly |
Which of the following is not true about these creatures?
A.Bettas are active and rich in colors. |
B.Chinchillas are originally mountain animals. |
C.Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty. |
D.Red-eared sliders need more care from the owner. |
If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, you’d better choose _____.
A.Betta fish | B.Chinchillas |
C.Land hermit crabs | D.Red-eared sliders |
The text is mainly to _____.
A.introduce the best way to keep pets |
B.offer useful tips for choosing pets |
C.inform students of lifestyle of pets |
D.recommend some dormitory pets |