How can Omar’s class help?

Omar’s class at school learned about taking care of our planet. Children in his class worked hard at collecting newspapers, cans, and bottles. Their teacher took what they collected to a company where the things would be recycled（回收）and used again. Omar hoped that doing his would make progress toward cleaning up our Earth. Omar wished that they could do more. Then Omar’s teacher gave the class this form.

YOU can make a difference!
Help Clean Up Our Texas Beaches
Who?		Children from all the schools in our city
When?		Saturday, November 16 Buses will leave from the parking lot at City Park at 8:00 A.M. They will return at 3:00 P.M.
Where?		Padre Island on the Texas coast
What should you bring?		Lunch and something to drink; Work gloves (We will have gloves to give to children who do not have a pair.)
What should teachers bring?		Empty bags and small shovels（鏟子）
When to sign up?		By Wednesday, November 13
Where to sign up?		Have a parent sign at the back of this form to show that your family will permit you to go. Return this form to your teacher.
Teachers and students will use small shovels and gloves to gather trash on the beach. Papers, cans, and bottles will each be put in different bags. Be sure to sort（分類）trash and put it in the proper bag. At the end of the day, each child will receive a T-shirt that says “I made a difference.” Children will also be treated to a pizza party at the Pizza Palace on the way back to City Park. Each school will receive a small oak tree to plant on the school’s grounds. Keeping our beaches clean is important. Please sign up. Parents who want to go should call 555-9753 and talk to Mr. Smith.

1. After the cleanup, the children will ________.

A. report to Mr. Smith                     B. go to the Pizza Palace

C. join the Clean Earth Club                D. buy an oak tree

2 “I made a difference” in the passage probably means “ ________”.

A. I was different from others

B. I became more interested than before

C. I did something for a friend

D. I made something better than it was

3. If you help in the cleanup, at the end of the day you will receive a  ________.

A. pair of gloves      B. breakfast         C. small shovel        D. T-shirt

4. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Schools organized a general cleaning.       B. Children can help clean up our Earth.

C. More bottles are thrown away than cans.     D. Recycling costs a lot of money.

 

Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help others in your spare time? Then join us to be a volunteer! We’re a non-profit (贏利的) organization. We have volunteer jobs of all ages. Anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their seventies can become a volunteer.

You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children while parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children while their parents are seeing a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes. There is something for everyone.

“As a volunteer, I don’t want to get anything. Seeing the children’s happy faces, I’m happy, too.” Said Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62. “I often played computer games in my spare time before. Now I help older people learn how to use computers.” said another volunteer at the age of 18.

If everyone helps out a bit, we’ll have a better world to live in. Interested? Call us 1-800-555-5756 or visit our website: www.activol.com.

1.When do the volunteers help others?

A.In their spare time.   B.At weekends   C.On weekdays.  D.In the evenings.

2._____ can be a volunteer.

A.Children          B.Old women      C.Anyone aged 12-70     D.Young people

3.Volunteers want to get _______ when they help others.

A.money              B.computers         C.everything        D.nothing

4.Carlos Domingo does volunteer work with ______.

A.animals             B.children           C.computers        D.older people

5.We can read such a passage ______.

A.in a newspaper B.in a storybook  C.in a picture book   D.in a textbook

 

English Language and Culture Program

If you wish to improve your English-language skills as well as your understanding of the Canadian cultural context, the courses offered by ELC Evening are for you. Whether your goals are academic, business or immigration-related, there is a course to meet your needs．

Evening course tuition:$490,0．

All evening courses run for 10 weeks．A $50 discount is available to returning students or students attending two or more courses．

ELC 550

Mondays, July 7 - September 22, 2008August 4 & September 11- HOLIDAY

Mondays, October 6-December 15．2008 October 13-HOLIDAY

This course is designed for non-native Englisli speakers who wish to take the 1ELTS （International English Language Testing System） exam．Each week, participants （參加者）focus on specific modules of the test （speaking, reading, listening, and writing） to develop and improve the skills they need to succeed on the exam．

ELC 552

Tuesdays, Aprils8-June 10,2008

Tuesdays, October 7 - December．16, 2008 November 11 - HOLIDAY

This course is designed for participants who wish to improve their fluency and expressiveness in English．Production skills will be targeted, including pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and stress．Participants are required to complete weekly in-class assignments （任務(wù)）, including speeches, monologues, interviews, and role-plays．

ELC 554

Wednesdays, July 9 - September 10．2008

Wednesdays, October 8 -December 10．2008

This course is designed for non-native English-speaking university and college participants who wish to improve their academic leading and writing skills．This course gives participants the tools required for presenting information and building persuasive arguments in clear and cohesive written forms．

ELC 555

Thursdays, July 10 - September 11, 2008

Thursdays, October 9 - December 11, 2008

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are either working or planning to work in a business environment．Areas of focus include handling telephone conversations, networking, participating in meetings, negotiating, making presentations, and conducting interviews．

1.One only needs to pay $440 if he ______．

A．a(chǎn)ttends 10 weeks' evening course

B．a(chǎn)ttends the evening courses for a second lime

C．finds others to take the evening course together

D．recommends another person to take one ot the evening courses

2.Which is the proper time for one who wants to find a job in business field?

A．Mondays, October 6 - December 15, 2008．

B．Tuesdays, October 7 - December 16,2008．

C．Wednesdays, October 8 - December 10, 2008．

D．Thursdays, October 9 - December 11, 2008．

3.ELC 554 is most suitable for ______．

A．a(chǎn) newspaper reporter	B．a(chǎn) university student
C．a(chǎn) businessman	D．a(chǎn) high school student

4.ELC 550 mainly focuses on ______．

A．college preparations

B．fluency and expressiveness in English

C．the skills needed to pass an exam

D．basic English knowledge

5.A student who mainly wants to improve his spoken English can attend           ．

A．ELC 550

B．ELC 552

C．ELC 554

D．ELC 555

 

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Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern (模式). They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.

In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.

Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

1.Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

A. They eat too much for lunch.

B. They sleep too little at night.

C. Their body temperature becomes lower.

D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.

2.If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?

A. About 12:30 pm.                         B. About 1:30 pm.

C. About 3:30 pm                           D. About 2:30 pm

3.. Wha【小題】 would be the best title for the text?

A. Just for a Rest                      B. All for a Nap

C. A Special Sleep Pattern.              D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.

 

How can Omar’s class help?
Omar’s class at school learned about taking care of our planet. Children in his class worked hard at collecting newspapers, cans, and bottles. Their teacher took what they collected to a company where the things would be recycled（回收）and used again. Omar hoped that doing his would make progress toward cleaning up our Earth. Omar wished that they could do more. Then Omar’s teacher gave the class this form.

YOU can make a difference!
Help Clean Up Our Texas Beaches
Who?		Children from all the schools in our city
When?		Saturday, November 16 Buses will leave from the parking lot at City Park at 8:00 A.M. They will return at 3:00 P.M.
Where?		Padre Island on the Texas coast
What should you bring?		Lunch and something to drink; Work gloves (We will have gloves to give to children who do not have a pair.)
What should teachers bring?		Empty bags and small shovels（鏟子）
When to sign up?		By Wednesday, November 13
Where to sign up?		Have a parent sign at the back of this form to show that your family will permit you to go. Return this form to your teacher.
Teachers and students will use small shovels and gloves to gather trash on the beach. Papers, cans, and bottles will each be put in different bags. Be sure to sort（分類）trash and put it in the proper bag. At the end of the day, each child will receive a T-shirt that says “I made a difference.” Children will also be treated to a pizza party at the Pizza Palace on the way back to City Park. Each school will receive a small oak tree to plant on the school’s grounds. Keeping our beaches clean is important. Please sign up. Parents who want to go should call 555-9753 and talk to Mr. Smith.

1. After the cleanup, the children will ________.
A. report to Mr. Smith                    B. go to the Pizza Palace
C. join the Clean Earth Club                D. buy an oak tree
2 “I made a difference” in the passage probably means “ ________”.
A. I was different from others
B. I became more interested than before
C. I did something for a friend
D. I made something better than it was
3. If you help in the cleanup, at the end of the day you will receive a  ________.
A. pair of gloves      B. breakfast         C. small shovel        D. T-shirt
4. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Schools organized a general cleaning.       B. Children can help clean up our Earth.
C. More bottles are thrown away than cans.     D. Recycling costs a lot of money.