LINDA MAYNARD
                                                                                                                           11 Windrift Circle
                                                                                                                            Methuen, MA 
                                                                                                                            978-555-4539
    JOB OBJECTIVE
    Seek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.
    EDUCATION
    Rivier College, Nashua, NH
    Bachelor of Arts in Education-May, 2006
    Major: Elementary Education 
    Have successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for
Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
    TEACHING EXPERIENCE
    November, 2005-January, 2006
    Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
    Student Teacher
   · Developed and completed student-centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade
special and regular education students.
   ·Adapted lessons to meet students' needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through IEPs.   
   ·Communicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone
calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.
     September, 2005-November, 2005 
     Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH
     Student Teacher
    ·Taught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.
    ·Introduced a Writer's Workshop appropriate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing
skills.
    ·Developed learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners.
     Spring, 2005
     Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
     Designed and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23 self-contained,
third and fourth grade students with disabilities.
     Fall, 2004
    Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH
    Taught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.
     ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
   ·After-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst, NH (2004-2005)
   ·Summer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua, NH (Summers, 2002 and 2003)
   ·Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua, NH (2002-2005)

1. What kind of job does Linda want to get?

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A. A Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer.
B. A middle school math teacher.
C. A special education advisor.
D. A summer camp advisor.

2. Linda has worked for the following schools EXCEPT _____.

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A. Rivier College, Nashua, NH
B. Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
C. Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH
D. Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH

3. What can we know about Linda according to the passage?

[     ]

A. She was merely interested in developing student's math abilities.
B. She was not active in participating in after - school activities.
C. She is permitted to teach in any high school of New York.
D. She has plenty of experience in teaching.

4. Which of the following is NOT included in the ways Linda used to communicate with the students' parents?

[     ]

A. Newsletters.
B. Phone calls.
C. Face-to-face talks.
D. Daily or weekly progress reports.

     Many teenagers (青少年) feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe
that their family members don't know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite often for
brothers and sisters to tight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas.
     It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends. Even when they are not
with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This
communication (交際) is very important in children's growing up, because friends can discuss (討論)
something. These things are difficult to say to their family members.
     However, parents often try to choose their children friends for them. Some parents may even stop their
children from meeting their good friends. Have you ever thought of the following questions? 
     Who chooses your friends? 
     Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
     Have you got a good friend your parents don't like?
     Your answers are welcome.

1. Many teenagers think that ____ can under-stand them better.

A. friends
B. brothers
C. sisters
D. parents

2. When teenagers have something difficult to say to their parents, they usually ____.

A. stay alone at home
B. fight with their parents
C. discuss it with their friends
D. go to their brothers and sisters for help

3. The sentence "Your answers are wel-come." means ____.

A. You are welcome to discuss the questions with us
B. We've got no idea, so your answers are welcome
C. Your answers are always right
D. You can give us all the right answers

4. Which of the following is the writer's attitude (態(tài)度)?

A. Parents should choose friends for their children.
B. Children should choose everything they like.
C. Parents should understand their children better.
D. Teenagers should only go to their friends for help.

     Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis
Island; but donations are gratefully accepted.
     At Your Fingertips
     Park information (212) 363-7620
     Emergencies (212) 363-3260 
     Ferryboat information (212) 269-5755
     Lost and found (212)363-7620
     Dining, gifts & audio tour 344-0996
     Transportation
      Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry; Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State
Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m.
     (The time for ferry is changeable)
     Hours: May vary; call the number above 
      Closed: December 25
      Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; Children (age 3~17), $5. (Group
rates are available for 25 or more adults.)

1. In summer, visitors will have _____ to visit Ellis Island.

A. a limited time
B. a longer time
C. a shorter time
D. a wonderful time

2. Which number would you call if our friend were suddenly ill?

A. (212) 344-0996
B. (212) 363-7620
C. (212) 363-3260
D. (212) 269-5755

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.
B. The boats departure time from Battery Park is at 9:15 all the year round.
C. Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.
D. Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.

4. We may infer from the passage that _____.

A. visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat
B. there are more visitors in winter
C. Ellis Island is open every day
D. Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island

     Among the many things that Brisbane (布里斯班), Australia, does really well, the care for kids is the
best one. Here is a list of places that will be suitable for your kids.
     Swimming pools
     Simple way for happiness: mix kids with water. Of course, this is a choice for the hot summer months.
     Parks
     Free outdoor fun: it's suitable for kids of all ages. It's a place for parents to let kids run wild.
     The Children's Art Centre
     The Children's Art Centre has been very popular. Kids' favorite here is some exhibitions specially designed
for children. But we must pay some money.
      South Bank Parklands
      South Bank Parklands has everything you need to keep kids amused. Take them for a swim at the man-
made beach. On weekends, go through the arts market or go to a cheap movie. South Bank Parklands often
gives free performances too.
     Roma Street Parkland
     Close to bus transport, this parkland is easily accessible (可進入的). It's ideal (理想的) for kids of all ages.
Younger kids can take a trip on the Jelly Bean Express, a 1.3 km trackless train ride around the parkland. Free
entry and open every day.

1. What does the text mainly talk about?

A. Brisbane-a beautiful city in Australia.
B. How to travel in Brisbane.
C. Famous parks and activities in Brisbane.
D. Some interesting places for kids in Brisbane.

2. If your kids want to watch performances for free, you can take them to _____.

A. South Bank Parklands
B. Roma Street Parkland
C. The Children's Art Centre
D. Parks

3. What can we know about Roma Street Parkland?

A. It opens only at weekends.
B. Only younger kids can visit it.
C. We need not buy tickets for a visit.
D. Younger kids have to walk while visiting it.

4. What do kids love best in the Children's Art Centre?

A. Man-made beach.
B. Some exhibitions.
C. Arts market.
D. Jelly Bean Express.

5. Who will be interested in the text most?

A. Children and parents.
B. Artists
C. Movie lovers.
D. Swimmers.

    ① The Dream It is everyone's dream to work at home or not work at all. You can plan your own hours
and work when you want to. There is no more rush hour and no hours that people waste when they get to
and from a job every day.
    ② The Fact The fact is that this dream can be attained. You can stay at home, work when you want to
and make money when you need to. There are plenty of opportunities for you to make money at home, just
by using your computer and the Internet.
    ③ Start Today! Educate yourself, look closely into all the opportunities and decide on what works best
for you. It will not happen during one night, but you can make the decision today and start to make it happen
today.
    ④ How Could You Do It? Do you have a blog (博客) or a personal website like millions of other people?
Are you using it to make money? Most of these blogs and website owners are not. But you can do that!
    ⑤ _____ When you have your computer and the Internet working for you, your businesses will be working
for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will make money while you sleep, travel or do whatever you
want to do all day long.
    ⑥ Get Going! There are many ways you can make money with your computer. And you can begin your
Stay-at-home businesses with just a little money. What are you waiting for?

1. In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?

A. Sports
B. News
C. Business
D. Foreign

2. What does the underlined word "attained" in Point ② mean?

A. Broken
B. Realized (實現(xiàn))
C. Lost
D. Destroyed

3. What's the best title for Point ⑤?

A. Sleep 24 Hours a Day
B. Make Money Every Moment
C. Play All Day Long
D. Travel Around the World

4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. People can plan their own time when they work at home.
B. People can even use their blogs to make money.
C. People need a lot of money to start a stay-at-home business.
D. People can make the best decision and start to make it happen today.

5. How is the passage organized?

A. By showing a topic and giving solutions.
B. By giving reasons only.
C. By using famous people's words.
D. By telling old stories.