Live__the__"American__Dream" What is it: Work & Travel USA Who
What is it: Work & Travel USA
Who are qualified: Fulltime college students, above 18 years old
About the program: Application for the 2009 Work & Travel USA program has just started. It"s an
8～16 weeks" summer program for college students to work and travel in the U. S.. Employers include
Boeing, Hilton Hotel and 7Eleven. For next summer, about 3,500 positions are open to Chinese
students. Applicants must pass a language test and sometimes an interview, and pay a registration fee to
join the program.
(source : www. Cultureexchange. org)
Hundreds__needed__by__Volkswagen
What is it: Shanghai Volkswagen jobs
Who are qualified: College students graduating in 2009
About it: Shanghai VW offers over 300 positions from engineering to marketing to college students
graduating in 2009. Applicants should have an excellent academic record, CET6 or the same level
language certificate in German, and good computer skills. Campus talks will take place in Shanghai,
Changchun, Harbin, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanjing, Beijing and Xi"an from October.
(source: campus chinahr. com/2009/pages/csvw)
Xiaonei__looking__for__graduates
What is it: Oak Pacific Interactive (OPI) internships (实习)
Who are qualified: College juniors and firstyear postgraduate students
About it: OPI is now offering internship positions for test engineer, development engineer and
assistant to the director of corporate culture. For engineering positions, candidates should major in
computer science or a related field, have communication ability and be familiar with various
development languages. For assistant to the director positions, candidates should be adept in
document writing, activities organizing and office software.
(source: campus. xiaonei. com)
B. in a newspaper intended for large companies to read
C. on the Internet intended for college students to read
D. in a newspaper intended for college students to read
B. traveling in America
C. positions in VW
D. OPI internship
B. study computer science
C. have communication ability
D. be familiar with various languages
Study Books
Basic Study Manual Hardcover: $37
Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often
asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn:
What the three barriers (障碍) to study are and what to do about them.
What to do if you get tired of a subject you are studying.
Twenty-six simple drills to help you learn how to study easily, rapidly and with full understanding.
Buy and read the Basic Study Manual and use it to dramatically improve your ability to study.
Study Skills for Life Hardcover: $32
L Hubbard"s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the
ability to study and learn. Fully illustrated (加插图于) for easy understanding.
Learning How to Learn Hardcover: $25
The basics of effective study for 8-to-12-year-old, fully illustrated. Children who read and apply the
materials in this book regain their liking for study and their ability to apply this knowledge in life. Get this
book for a child you want to see win at his studies!
How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children Hardcover: $36
In spite of billions of dollars spent on "educational research", children are not taught the most basic
skills of learning, even the most basic of these: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational
books for children found no book that told them how to use a dictionary or that one should. Written for
children 8-12-year-old, this fully illustrated book will teach your child:
How to find words in a dictionary.
The different ways that words are used.
What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean.
How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words.
It includes a section for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy
this book and give it to your children to unlock their education. What"s more, you"ll just pay 50% for it
before May 1, 2012.
1. Some of the four books were illustrated in order to ____.
B. persuade readers to buy them
C. help readers understand them
D. make them suitable to different readers
B. $18
C. $65
D. $112
B. sell the four books to students
C. enrich students" knowledge about nature
D. help children to learn English
Arizona"s northwest region is home to aweinspiring beauty, including one of the Seven Wonders of
the world: the Grand Canyon.Explore further and you will find the beautiful Sedona and Oak Creek
Canyon and the highpeaked San Francisco Mountains. Activities change along with the colors of the
seasons, from hiking and rafting to skiing and sledding.
B. CHIEF SLEEP EASY RV PARK
Quiet park for all with great value. Located in a small town but close to larger towns in Nevada and
Utah. Club house and Internet.Most utilities paid. Then retreat to this campground with lush landscaping
and a lovely San Gabriel Mountains backdrop. Enjoy WiFi and modern service for your computing
needs. The full gym and heated pool are open yearround, the minimarket is fully stocked and catering
service is available.
C. ARIZONA RV PARK
Open all year.Set at 7,000 feet under the cool shade of ponderosa pines near the Coconino
National Forest and the Historic Route 66. Set out on hiking trails from your cliff dwellings. Northern
Arizona features local geology and native cultures. Shop and dine in downtown Flagstaff.KOA staff can
help arrange tours to northern Arizona sites.
D. CANYON MOTEL & RV PARK
This property is rated 1 in the Williams www.tripadvisor.com for the third year in a row. This grand
canyon country location is a perfect escape from the ordinary mountain views and located in the largest
growth of ponderosa pines in the world. Go south 3/4 mile and the park is the first business on the right.
E. RED LODGE OAK PARK
Open: May 11～September 30.Our Activities: golf, trout fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and
shopping. Our Events: heated swimming pool, available memorial day through labor and fun cycles.
F. FLINTSTONES BEDROCK CITY PARK
Located in beautiful northern Arizona, it is a theme park of wildlife, with a natural animal zoo, a gift
shop, a diner, a convenience store, galleries and restaurants.The legendary Beartooth Highway begins
near this place, which winds for 69 miles past glaciers, alpine lakes and towering peaks in Montana and
Wyoming to Yellowstone National Park.
along with his students, by exploring local history and native cultures this October.
exercises in the gym in the morning, and enjoys swimming in a heated pool at noon.
of the Grand Canyon, Utah and the city of Flagstaff this summer.
marry his girlfriend by traveling this August. His girlfriend is interested in riding a cycle and shopping.
Mountain Man Rendezvous and other summer festivals. He is also about to visit Yellowstone National
Park by the way.
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is much more than just golden sands and beautiful flowers. The area has a long human history too. From Stone Age hunters to amazing pioneers, discover the daring deeds and sad stories from St Cyrus" past.
Date: 23rd August 2010
Time. 2 p. m．-3：45 p. m．
Type of event. Guided walk
Between the Tides
A celebration of the world between the tides. Join local salmon (大马哈鱼) fisherman Jim Ritchie on a fascinating walk to learn how local folk have made a living from the world between the tides, harvesting
salmon from the beach at St Cyrus for hundreds of years.
Date: 25th August 2010
Time: 2 p. m．-4 p．m.
Type of event: Family event
Ice & Fire
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve has had an eventful life! From its days near the equator (赤道) to
volcanic eruptions and ice ages. Celebrate the start of Scottish Geology Month with a walk through the
reserve and travel back in time to uncover the clues to St Cyrus" past hidden in the cliffs.
Date: 31st August 2010
Time: 2 p. m．-3：45 p. m．
Type of event: Guided walk
Scary Stories
It"s getting darker at nights... it"s almost Halloween, when the ghosts (鬼怪) come out to play. Join us
for some spooky stories of Dinnet and Deeside long ago... and listen out for things that sound strange in the night！
Date: 25th October 2010
Time: 7 p. m．-9 p. m．
Type of event: Family event
Note：
* All under 18"s must be accompanied by an adult
* Pets allowed: No
* Cost: Free* Phone: 01674830736
* Location: SNH Visitor Centre, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
B. Scary Stories.
C. The Sands of Time.
D. Ice & Fire.
B. frightening
C. real
D. funny
B. They are held in the evening.
C. People can"t take their pets with them.
D. People need to be guided during the journey.
B. a tenyearold child can attend these events only in adults" company
C. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is famous for salmon
D. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve was set up not long ago
Welcome to Language upon Thames. This brochure has been designed to give you an overview
of our Language School and the courses we offer. If you have some additional questions please do
not hesitate to contact us for more information.
At Language upon Thames, we feel it is important to be flexible, in order that students can decide
what period of study suits them best.
Small Group General English Courses
These courses are aimed at students who wish to improve their speaking, listening, reading and
writing skills and are offered at the following levels.
BEGINNERS
ELEMENTARY (初级)
PREINTERMEDIATE
UPPERINTERMEDIATE
Studying one of the above courses will enable you to use English more confidently and competently
on a daily basis.
Try our free online test to see which level you are at-CLICK HERE.
Exam Courses
These courses are aimed at students who wish to gain academic qualifications in English and are
offered at the following levels.
University of Cambridge exams:
ADVANCED 1-FCE (First certificate)
ADVANCED 2-CAE (Advanced)
ADVANCED 3-CPE (Proficiency)
Studying one of the above courses will enable you to continue your education or enter university in
this country. (Students wishing to gain admission to a British university are normally required to have
the Cambridge Proficiency Certificate.)
Speaking, Listening & Pronunciation
This course builds on communicative confidence and competence and is aimed at students who
wish to develop the important skills of speaking and listening.
Emphasis is also placed on pronunciation, with activities designed to meet the needs of students of
different nationalities, who need to focus on different areas.
CLICK HERE to register for a General English course.
Other Languages
At Language upon Thames we offer a wide range of cafeterias, restaurants, shops and bars. Most
importantly, we have foreign language classes of French, Japanese, German, Spanish and Italian during
the day, evening or on a onetoone basis.
B. Ways to improve students" English.
C. The best way to improve your skills.
D. The importance of English.
B. deal with everyday English well
C. have better pronunciation of English
D. be able to continue your education or enter university in this country
B. a magazine
C. the Internet
D. a guidebook
B. the courses are designed for learners of different levels
C. one can learn French even in the evening
D. Language upon Thames is a school aimed to offer help with language learning
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