Welcome to Adventureland!
Everyone loves Adventureland! The Parks and Exhibitions were built for you to explore, enjoy, and admire their wonders. Every visit will be an unforgettable experience. You will go away enriched, longing to come back. What are you going to do this time?
The Travel Pavilion
Explore places you have never been to before, and experience different ways of life.
Visit the Amazon jungle village, the Turkish market, the Tai floating market, the Berber mountain house and others. Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives, and things they make. You can try making a carpet, making nets, fishing…
The Future Tower
This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives. It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way we’ll be living then. Spend some time in our space station and climb into our simulator(模擬裝置)for the Journey to Mars!
The Nature Park
This is not really one park but several.
In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers: see lions, giraffes, elephants in the wild. Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales. And then there is still the Aviary to see…
The Pyramid
This is the center of Adventureland. Run out of film, need some postcards and stamps? For all these things and many more, visit our underground shopping center. Come here for information and ideas too.
小題1:The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors _______.

A．realize the importance of travelling

B．become familiar with mountain countries

C．learn how to make things such as fishing nets

D．learn something about different places in the world

小題2:If you are interested in knowing about what people’s life will be, you may visit _______.

A．the Travel Pavilion	B．the Future Tower
C．the Safari Park	D．the Pyramid

小題3:If you want to get a toy lion to take home, where will you most likely go?

A．The Pyramid.	B．The Nature Park.
C．The Future Tower.	D．The Travel Parvilion.

ROYAL HOTEL
invites applications for the following posts:
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Supervisor(主管人)
Salary: $1,200 per month
At least 2 years similar experience
Female only
Housemaids
Salary: $700 per month
No experience required
Part-time posts for Housemaids only
LAUNDRY（洗衣）
Laundry Valet
Salary: $700 per month
Duties – to collect and deliver（遞送） laundry parcels
Shift（輪班）work require
Laundry Attendant
Salary: $700 per month
Male applicants only
Shift work required
Preference will be given to people with some experience.
FOOD AND DRINKS
(for new 24-hour restaurant)
Head waiter
Salary: $1,200 per month
Experienced waiters can apply
Waiter/ Waiters
Salary: $800 per month
No experience needed
(Willing to work shifts)
Part-timers needed for permanent night shift 6 pm to 11 pm.
GENERAL
Car Driver
Salary: $800 per month
Clean driving record
At least 1 year of experience
Willing to work irregular hours
Pool Attendant
Salary: $700 per month
Must know life-saving technique
Some related experience
Both posts for male only.
Interviews will be conducted at the Royal Hotel, East Room, 2nd Level on the 25th and 26th Nov. from 10:00 to 4:00 pm.
小題1:What work does a laundry valet do?

A．He washes the clothes.

B．He drives the laundry truck.

C．He collects and delivers bags of laundry.

D．He operates the machines in the laundry room.

小題2:Which posts can fresh school-leavers apply for?

A．Housekeeping supervisor and housemaid.

B．Housemaid and waiter.

C．Head waiter and waiter.

D．Laundry valet and laundry attendant.

小題3:Which of these jobs require shift work?

A．Housemaid and waiter.

B．Laundry valet and waiter.

C．Car driver and pool attendant.

D．Laundry attendant and pool attendant.

小題4:There are four people applying for pool attendant. If you are the interview, who do you think is most suitable for the post?

A．Mary, who likes swimming very much.

B．Jenny, who knows life-saving technique very well.

C．Tom, who has been a pool attendant for two years.

D．John, who expects to earn over $1000 every month.

Welcome to Job Serve
The World's 1^st Internet Employment Service
1. Display your grades. Grades are still important to potential employers.
2. Communicate well with others. No matter what career path you choose to follow—from nurse to computer programmer—you should have solid written and oral communication skills to get a job.
3. Have enough computer knowledge. It is the information age; you need to be able to show solid computer knowledge that is related to your field.
4. Put your best resume (個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷) forward. A resume should be a short and clear, error-free, reader-friendly, one-page document that can be easily looked through.
5. Research. Take the time to learn about the company you are targeting by visiting its website or researching the company at the library.
6. Use examples. Using detailed examples from school and internships (實(shí)習(xí)) to answer questions about your experiences and to paint a clearer picture of your strengths and skills for the employer.
7. Smile! It is hard to smile when you are on the hot seat — but a smile during an interview shows enthusiasm for the position and the company. Potential employers might think of a non-smiling face as a lack of interest.
8. Show your thanks. A thank-you note following a phone or a face-to-face interview reinforces (增強(qiáng)) your interest in the position and the company.

小題1:You can give the potential employers a good impression if you _________.

A．write a face-to-face note	B．show enthusiasm
C．prepare a long and free resume	D．paint your own picture

小題2:What does the underlined words “you are on the hot seat” probably mean?

A．The seat is very hot.	B．Everybody else is laughing at you.
C．Nobody else is helping you.	D．You are in a difficult situation.

小題3:We can infer from the passage that ________.

A．It is unnecessary to visit the website of the company you are interested in.

B．You have to be an expert on computer to get a job.

C．It is hard to find a job if you cannot write well and communicate well.

D．A resume can be a several-page document if you have a lot to show to the company.

Calculus Book for sale!
Thomas’ Calculus — Weir, Hass, & Giordano 11^th edition(版本)
Brand new, never been used but I will let it go for used price. Bookstore sold at $150. Call me and let me hear your offer.
Tel: 773-885-6604
READING IS GOOD FOR YOU, PEOPLE!
Why don’t more people read today? I have so many great books for sale. If you are interested in any of these GOOD BOOK DEALS, email me or call me at 650-759-7174 to pick them up.
·All the Days Of My Life(So Far), by Alison Sweeney $5
·All Our Yesterdays, by Robert B.Parker $1
·The Meaning of Everything, by Simon Winchester $5
·Exploring Language, by Gary Goshgarian $5
·The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery $1
·Jack at Sea, by Philippe Dupasquier $1
“The Children’s Classics” Book Set —$200
This is a book set that I’d love to keep, but just don’t have any extra room on my already crowded bookshelf. It is an old, traditional set. The set is in excellent condition. There are nine titles in the set (see list below). I honestly have no idea what this set is worth, but I’ve been told I should sell the set for well over $200, so make me an offer and we’ll see what we can do. Please contact me by email if you are interested: lucia1134@yahoo.com
Book Titles
·Black Beauty (276 pgs)            ·Tom Sawyer (272 pgs)
·Treasure Island (270 pgs)           · Heidi (278 pgs)
·Alice in Wonderland (276 pgs)       · Andersen’s Fairy Tales (278 pgs)
· Arabian Nights (276 pgs)          ·Robin Hood (278 pgs)
·King Arthur (274 pgs)
小題1:The purpose of the text is to         .

A．introduce some new books on sale

B．a(chǎn)dvertise some books to the readers

C．explain the benefits of reading books

D．persuade the readers to read more interesting books.

小題2:Why does the owner sell “The Children’s Classics” Book Set?

A．The owner thinks it too old	B．The owner has bought a new set.
C．The owner has read it for many times.	D．The owner’s bookshelf has no more room.

小題3:If you are interested in Tom Sawyer, you can         .

A．email lucia1134@yahoo.com	B．visit the owner in person
C．call 773-885-6604	D．call 650-759-7174

“Write All About It”
Centerville High School Essay（論文）Contest
Rules
1. Students are asked to hand in essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material copied from another source will be disqualified.
2. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student’s name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.
3. Essays must be turned in by 4:00 P.M. on November 30. They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.
Essay-Writing Tips
1. Catch your reader’s interest—Your opening should immediately pull your reader into your essay. Asking a question or starting with a story, or surprising statement is some good ways to do this.
2. Create a picture—Use active words that show your reader what is happening. Instead of telling your reader that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.
3. Have a purpose—Well-written essays do more than just describe an event or express a viewpoint; they also communicate a message.
4. Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you have missed.
5. Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper Choose an attractive cover for handing in. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45P.M. each day this month so that students can use the computers.
Prizes
Winning essays will be published in the Centervile Times. Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity this year.
First Prize: $50 savings bond
Second Prize: Dictionary and reference book
Third Prize: Pen set and journal
小題1:Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest?

A．Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books.

B．Students’ personal information should be listed on another piece of paper.

C．Essays must be brought to Mr. Markham in the computer lab on November 30.

D．The students winning the second prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book.

小題2:Which of the following writing tips is given in the passage?

A．Drawing a picture to go with the essay.

B．Trying to communicate an important idea to readers.

C．Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you haven’t found.

D．Making the essay short enough to hold the readers’ interest.

小題3:The article is written to           .

A．convince the students of the prizes available

B．explain how to write a good essay

C．inform the students of the essay contest

D．show how to organize an essay contest

European Work Experience Program(E．W．E．P．)is an independent British organization which began in 1991 in the city of London．E．W．E．P．provides the opportunity for students from the 25 countries of the European Union and nationals(公民)from Norway，Iceland，Switzerland and Liechtenstein to live in England，to gain work experience，to practice their English and to get a better insight into the British social and eulturallife．
To apply you must meet the following requirements：
*Preferred age: 18 to 28 years old
*Be able to work in the UK for a period of at least two months．
*Must have a good knowledge of English．
*Due to work permit restrictions，European Work Experience Program Ltd will only select you if you are a European Union Member or national from Norway，Iceland，Switzerland and Liechtenstein．
European Work Experience Program Ltd will find you a suitable job and an accommodation．A representative of E．W．E．P．will be available during your stay to help you and you will get a 24-hour help line service during your stay．The TOTAl fee for our services is ￡264.63(394.35 Euros)．
Should you require any further information，please contact us：
European Work Experience Program Ltd
Unit 1，Red Lion Court, Alexandra Road
Hounslow，Middlesex，TW3 1JS
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 208 572 2993
Fax：44 208 572 1114
E—mail：sales@ewep．com
小題1:What's the purpose of writing the text?

A．To introduce a new program in England．

B．To attract more students to work in England．

C．To describe the working conditions in England．

D．To make clear the requirements for students working in England．

小題2:Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the program?

A．To get a lot of work experience．

B．To improve their English rapidly．

C．To have better understanding of the British culture．

D．To make more money in Britain．

小題3:If you apply for the program．you        .

A．must be 18 to 26 years old

B．must be able to speak at least three languages

C．must be nationals from the countries mentioned in the text

D．should have some working experience in a foreign country

小題4:You can get in touch with E．W．E．P．by the following ways EXCEPT by        .

A．making a teJephone call	B．sending the organization a fax
C．writing an e-mail to the organization	D．going there in person by air

小題5:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A．European Work Experience Program Was set up in the 19th century．

B．You'll work in the UK for at least two months if you attend the program．

C．You can get a 24-hour help from a representative during your stay．

D．You don't have to hand in 394.35 Euros after you have got a job in Britain．

A casual employee is one who is engaged and paid as such by agreement between the employer and employee.  There is a three-hour minimum payment for each period of engagement and a four-hour minimum engagement on a Public Holiday.  No notice of termination is required.  For night work between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday a penalty of $1.28 per hour (or part of hour) shall be paid with a minimum of $4.37 for any one day on which such hours are worked.
Meals: Casual employees whose engagement extends for five hours or more shall be provided with a meal free of charge, or shall be paid in lieu of $5.00 ($6.00 from 1 May 1996)
Casual employment over eight hours: Paid at the overtime rate of full time employees.
Payment of wages: By mutual consent either weekly or on termination of engagement.
Annual leave: Pro-rata Annual Leave entitlement for casuals is on the basis of 1/12^th of earnings. Many employers pay this inclusive with the hourly rate.  If this is not done, it should be paid on termination of services or at the end of 12 months’ service.
Special clothing: A casual employee is required to provide and wear a black and white uniform or an equivalent standard specified by the club (e.g. blue and white, cook’s clothing, etc.) this includes how tie and cummerbund if required by the employer.  The employer may launder all uniforms, or pay the employee and allowance of $1.00 per engagement ($1.20 from 1 May 1996) for general staff.  Cooks shall be paid $1.50 per engagement ($1.70 from 1 May 1996).
小題1:Casual employees must be given a free meal or a meal allowance if they ______.

A．work after 7:00 a.m.	B．work over five hours a day
C．have had 12 months’ service	D．a(chǎn)re paid $5.00

小題2:In casual employment, notice of termination is ______.

A．not possible

B．not necessary

C．provided

D．paid in lieu

小題3:Which of the following sentences best sums up the situation of casual staff?

A．The employers of casual staff are well protected by regulations.

B．Casual staff need to provide their own uniforms.

C．The rights and conditions of casual staff are clearly specified.

D．The conditions of casual staff are as good as those of full-time staff.

Teacher Wanted    We have a good teaching opportunity beginning at the end of March for native English teachers． We offer good pay and provide a comfortable teaching environment． We can ensure you this is an opportunity you do not want to miss． If interested, send a photo and your CV to Jason at： americanenglishacademy@gmail．com． Tele：88867356 Applicants(申請(qǐng)者) must have at least two years’ teaching experience and be from one of the following countries： UK，USA，CAN，AUS，NZ．

Production assistant wanted ★Fluent English speaker ★Easy going，open-minded ★Background in the industry ★Excellent computer skills Please drop us your CV to the address below if you feel that you would suit one of the positions．Please click on the link below to see our offices：     http:／／www: brightshadowfilms.com／QTVR．Html     hr@brightshadowfilms.com Tele：88822357

Teacher Wanted We want to find a teacher with following qualities： 1．Native English speaker who comes from USA, UK, CAN or AUS； 2．Rich Experience in teaching English； 3．Good computer skills If you are interested in the position，please contact  Sabrina immediately：13661641372

Babel International Communication Club Now  we  are looking  for  a program coordinator． Location：Shanghai(People Square) Requirements： 1．Be good at communication，fun-loving  and  most  importantly organizing． 2．Native English Speaker or English fluently If you meet the above requirements，please send your resume to babelchina@126．com Tel：86(021)63222995

小題1:If you are a native English speaker from New Zealand and want a teaching job，
you may contact_______．

A．hyhysh@hotmail．com

B．babelchina@126．com

C．hr@brightshadowfilms．com

D．a(chǎn)mericanenglishacademy@gmail．com

小題2:Which of the following jobs pays most attention to organizing?

A．An English teacher．	B．A program coordinator．
C．A production assistant．	D．A branch director．

小題3:If you are a non-native English speaker with great skills in computer，which of the following telephones may interest you?

A．86(021)63222995．

B．13661641372．

C．88822357．

D．88867356．

小題4:If you know nothing about computer, you can telephone which number?

A．88867356

B．88822357

C．13661641372

D．All above.

小題1:According to the survey, people left alone on a desert island would most want their ________.

A．MP3 player

B．dog

C．spouse/ partner

D．celebrity

小題2:Which of the following is true about George Clooney?

A．He has been trained in wilderness survival.

B．He may not be able to help you survive.

C．He does not think Roseane is beautiful.

D．He is the choice of most South African women.

小題3:The survey results are analyzed in terms of the respondents’ __________.

A．sex, age and nationality	B．race, nationality and sex
C．marriage, age and race	D．a(chǎn)ge, sex and marriage

Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B&Bs（bed & breakfast）across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers（活動(dòng)券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:
● The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.
● The offer is of two kinds: ￡20 per room, valid（有效的）during stay period of 02/04/2012—31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/2012—31/10/2012；￡35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2012—31/08/2012.
● The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.
● The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2012.
● Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.
● If voucher holders book either the ￡20 or ￡35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.
● Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve（保留）the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.
● Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.
● The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional ￡10 may be paid to confirm（確認(rèn)）the booking and will be returned on arrival.
● The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.
小題1:The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on ______.

A．09/01/2012

B．04/02/2012

C．01/03/2012

D．28/04/2012

小題2:How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?

A．￡70

B．￡40

C．￡35

D．￡30

小題3:What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A．To charge extra ￡10 for bookings with no vouchers.

B．To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.

C．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

D．To request extra charges as tips.

小題4:By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to ______ .

A．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

B．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

C．use the B&B offer together with other offers

D．book the stays though B&B Daily