US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is likely to visit China at an “appropriate” time this year, a senior Chinese military official said on Monday. Colonel Tu Qiming, director of the American and Oceania Affairs Bureau of the Foreign Affairs Office at the National Defense Ministry, made the remark during Sino-US defense talks this week. This is the first ever “special defense policy dialogue” between the two defense ministries, according to the Chinese military.
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FRANCES Agriculture Ministry has confirmed(证实)the first case of mad cow disease detected in a goat last Friday. The goat killed in 2002 tested positive for mad cow disease. It is the first case in the world of the fatal disease being found in an animal other than a bovine. The human form of mad cow disease causes brain-wasting, personality change, loss of body function, and ends in death. The European Commission has not advised any change in farming and consuming goats, said the French Ministry in a statement published last Friday.
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MOBILE phone sales hit a new record in 2010, with some 684 million units sold around the world, the US research institute Strategy Analytics said on Thursday. The number represents an increase of 32 per cent over 2003, when 571 million units were sold. Strategy Analytics predicts a more modest rise of 8 per cent for this year, to 735 million. Finnish cell phone provider Nokia stayed out in front in 2010, with sales of 207.6 million units, giving it a market share of 30.4 per cent. Motorola moved to No 2, just ahead of the South Korean company Samsung.
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SIX male penguins(雄企鹅)at a German zoo are proving stubbornly resistant to females brought in from Sweden to make them into breeding(繁殖).Of the ten male penguins at the zoo, six have formed into “homosexual” couples and have shown no interest in the females, making breeding an impossibility. So the zoo imported the four female penguins from Sweden last month, full of hope that the new arrivals could “turn” the males. But so far, the boys are remaining strictly with the boys. How many countries are mentioned in the pieces of news?
| A．Six. | B．Five. | C．Three. | D．Seven. |
Which will probably reach the sales of 735 million units in 2010?
| A．Nokia. | B．Motorola. | C．Samsung. | D．Cell phones. |
From the fourth piece of news we know that_________.
| A．the scientists haven’t succeeded in doing their experiment |
| B．the scientists have successfully got six female penguins into breeding. |
| C．the Sweden girls made the boys show interest in them |
| D．German boys don’t like Sweden boys |
Which of the following are the suitable headlines for the pieces of news?
| A．a. US Defense Secretary Visit Likely b. France Confirms “Mad Goat Case” c. Mobile Phone Sales d. Male Penguins and Female Penguins |
| B．a. US Defense Secretary Visit Likely b. France Confirms “Mad Goat Case” c. Nokia Stays on Top d. Birds of a Feather |
| C．a. Defense Policy Dialogue b. Mad Goat Disease c. Mobile Phone Sales d. Importing Female Penguins |
| D．a. Sino-US Talks b. Mad Goat Case |
c. Motorola’s Sales Reduced d. Boys and Girls
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易账户）where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 —that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
●No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no accounts keeping or transaction fees!
●Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（储蓄）without taking them out in a month.
●Convenient
Teenagers are busy —we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
●Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?
| A．Special gifts are ready for parents. | B．Services are convenient for its members. |
| C．The bank opens only on work days. | D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping. |
The Winners Club provides magazines which ______.
| A．encourage spending |
| B．are free to all teenagers |
| C．help to make more of your money |
| D．are full of adventure stories |
What is the purpose of this passage?
| A．To set up a club |
| B．To introduce a new banking service |
| C．To organize key-cards |
| D．To provided part-time jobs |
You may think that light pollution isn’t something extraordinarily important. You may believe that every other type of pollution has a larger impact on the environment than light pollution does. But light pollution is serious.
Light pollution, or “sky glow”, is the glow（亮光） you can see at night above cities and towns. Light pollution is a problem that has been accompanying man ever since he started his first fire some 15,000 years ago. Light pollution is the light（散射光） that comes from streetlights, buildings, parking lots and any other source of light that is reflected or directed into the atmosphere.
Urban light pollution means that one-fifth of the world’s population can no longer see the Milky Way(银河) with the naked eye(肉眼). Many city kids, even if they did look through the orange smog above their heads, would probably see only a handful of stars. We have lost our view of the stars, and we have mucked up our night-time environment as well. Astronomers are calling for the dark places on Earth to be preserved as national parks.
Lots of people find the ever-brightening night annoying, and animals that are programmed to prefer the dark may avoid a brightened habitat. Sea turtles can get lost searching for a beach to lay eggs, and their hatchlings(孵化的幼仔)may confuse over-lit beachfront resorts(度假胜地) for the ocean horizon, wasting precious energy needed to find the sea and escape predators(食肉动物). Because their necks aren’t yet long enough to see things far away, baby turtles rely on the mirror image of the moon to guide them to the sea, to begin their new life. A car may even hit a particular turtle, which was thinking the light from a nearby city was moonlight reflecting off the ocean waves. Birds that live in and around cities can die because of sky glow, too. The bright lights can blind them, leading to countless collisions with buildings and other tall structures.
Reducing light pollution is not difficult.Light pollution is the easiest type of pollution to end. people can help reduce much sky glow by using lighting only when necessary. The stars above us are priceless heritage— for not only for astronomers but for all humans. More of our children should be able to look up at night and see the Milk Way is not just a candy bar.The underlined part “mucked up” probably means_________ .
| A．ruined | B．protected |
| C．affected | D．blamed |
All the following statements are false EXCEPT_________.
| A．Light pollution does not have as large an import on the earth as other types of pollution do |
| B．Light pollution exists everywhere on the eafth |
| C．People in some parts of the world cannot see the Milky Way with their naked eyes as a result of light pollution |
| D．Loght pollution came into existence with modem technology |
Beacuse of light pollution,the sea turtles hatchlings may___
| A．find the sea easily |
| B．cscape predaton |
| C．be misled by bright lights from beachfront resorts |
| D．find the way to the sea with the help of bright lights |
The author mentions the Milk Way in the last paragraph to show that_________.
| A．we should take action to reduce light pollution |
| B．light pollution isn’t something important |
| C．most kids are looking forward to seeing the Milk Way |
| D．the Milk Way can’t be seen with naked eye |
Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”
Another time when silence is golden is when you are unsure of what to say. If you are confused about your own feelings concerning a matter, it’s best to stay quiet until you are more certain because more harm can be done by revealing false or exaggerated feelings
Choose silence instead of blurting out ‘in-the-moment’ feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in the grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an unkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words.
Silence can be your best friend during negotiations. Say your piece, then close your mouth, and let the other person come to their own conclusions. Your silence shows that one, you are confident in what you just said, and two, you respect the other person enough to hear what they have to say.
Sometimes silence is the best and most timely solution because the other person is not in a position to hear what you have to say. For example, when a friend needs for you to listen to her problems, but she is unable to accept your advice at that moment.
Practice being silent at work when you don’t have anything meaningful to contribute. Unless you can elevate the conversation by pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s best to just observe and learn.
Finally, silence is golden when you don’t want to engage in a fool’s argument. As some squabbles will never be resolved, one must agree to disagree.
Hower,there will be times in your life where you will need the power of your voice,the voice within you that wants and needs to be respected and apprecitsed.The passage mainly tells us about ___
| A．when to stay silent | B．why to stay silent |
| C．how to stay silent | D．whether or not to stay silent |
What is the best to do during negotiation?
| A．Grasp every chance to say more than the other |
| B．Close your mouth and just listen to the other |
| C．Say what you chould and draw a conclusion |
| D．Speak out your own points and let the other speak out theirs |
What does the undedined word “elevate” most probably mean?
| A．start | B．conclude | C．interrupt | D．cancel |
To follow this passage,the writer is likelhy to continue telling about___
| A．the power of your voice |
| B．the occasions when you should speak up |
| C．the advantages of speaking up |
| D．the dissdantages of staying silent |
Early childhood Teacher
Children’s Preschool is a non-profit,parcot cooperative child care center located in the East Rock neighborhood of new Haven.We are looking to hire an experienced teacher fo 25-30 hours per week.As a teacher,you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social,emotional,physical,and intellectual development.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education required.
Experience working with children ages 3 to 5 years old.
Knowledge of NAEYC and CT Benchmarks.
Can bring to this position maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with children.
Strong interpersonal and organaizational skills.
Knowledge of various resources for curriculum ideas and the skills to apply that information in directing daily activiities.
Send cover letter, resume and educational philosoghy.
Contact: Kathy
Phone: (203)777-2491
City: New Haven
Zip: 06511
English Teacher---Private Middle School
SUMMARY
IECC(Islamic Education Guidance Center) is located in Toronto, ON, Canada. We are looking for an instructor is preferably female who is comfortable working in an Islamic environment as the school is situated within a Mosque. This individual must provide high-quality instruction to students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleages, students, parents and the board to accompish or surpass the a cademy’s educational goals. Work as a collaborative team member to carry out the academy curriculum and accompish short and long term academy goals.
Requirements
State teacher license/certification.
Bachelor’s degree with subject area emphasis and/or courswork and/or experience necessary to be considered high qualified for the grade/subjects to be taught.
Demonstrated commitment to young people’s learning success and achievenment.
Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through past experience in tutoring, teaching or other education-related experience, evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.
Contact: Sherikh Bashir M. Nur
mohbashiir@gmail.com or mrsbashiir@gmail.com with resume, references, and acquired certifications.Children in children’s Preschool are most popbably___
A.under 3 years old B.aged from 3 to 5
B.above 5 years 0old D.under 5years oldAllthe following qualifications are required by both ads EXCEPT____
A.good teaching capacity
B.a certain degree
B.good command in English
C.associated experiencdIf you are interested in teaching preschool children,you may contact by___
| A．telephone or letter | B．email |
| C．letter or email | D．telephone or email |
Who is the most lkely tobe hired by IECC?
| A．A woman who just graduated from college with a master’s degree. |
| B．A man who has just graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree. |
| C．A man who has taught in high school for four years with Islamic belief. |
| D．A woman who has taught in high school for four years with Islamic belief. |
Throughout history, gold has been a sign of purity, beauty and power. Calling something golden means it has great quality and value. For example, the golden rule is possibly the world's most widespread moral rule. It says people should treat others the way they themselves would like to be treated. Every major religion has its own version of this idea.
The golden ratio is found in art, architecture and nature. It describes a rectangle with a length about one and one-half times its width. Objects using this ratio in their design seem to please the eye more than others.
Philosophers（哲学家） have their own golden idea. The golden mean says moderation in all things is the best way to live one's life. It is an idea linked to the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Similar thoughts exist in Buddhism and Confucianism.（哲学思想）
Ancient Greek myths told of a time long ago when people lived in peace and happiness. Poets called it the Golden Age. A golden age now describes a historical period of great artistic, scientific or economic progress. It can even recall a time of success and popularity for an industry. For example, the nineteen thirties and forties were called the Golden Age of Radio.
You may have heard the proverb silence is golden. This means silence is of great value. It is sometimes better to say nothing than to speak.
You might say your child was good as gold when he behaved well at school. British writer Charles Dickens used this expression in eighteen forty-three. He was describing the child Tiny Tim in the book "A Christmas Carol."
In nineteen thirty-seven, American playwright Clifford Odets wrote a play called "The Golden Boy." This expression describes a young man who has many good qualities and a bright future.
You might tell someone you are golden when that person does something very well.
Gold digger is another description. But this does not say something nice about a person. A gold digger is someone who seeks to marry a rich person because he or she is only interested in that person's money.
Maybe you like old songs from the nineteen fifties or sixties that are still well known and popular today. These are called golden oldies. In the nineteen eighties and nineties, an American television comedy series told about four older women living in Miami, Florida. The Golden Girls often dealt with social issues in a funny way.
Today, most older people look forward to reaching their golden years. This is when hard-working people can retire to a life of ease and fulfillment.According to the “golden ratio”,which of the following objects in the most pleasant to see?
The article mainly tells us ___
| A．the value of gold |
| B．the expressions with “gold” |
| C．the history of gold industry |
| D．the purity,beauty and power of gold |
Which of the foolwing scokcoces is made out of place?
| A．The beauty of tolerance and kindness comes from the Confucisn philosophical thought,such as Golden Mean. |
| B．At the beginning of the twenty first century,computer reached its Golden Age. |
| C．She only dates guys with money.She’s a Gold Digger. |
| D．My grandfather is 65 and is looking forward to reaching his Golden Ages |
What we can infer from the passage is that ___
| A．all the expressions in the article are positive deacription |
| B．the “golden mean” is an idea linked to the Ancient Greek philowpher Aristotle |
| C．the “golden oldies” refers to the popular soon in the 1950s or 60s which are not well-know today |
| D．in their golden yearw,older people can still work hard before ther retire |