City College Union Inc Secretary/Typist The Union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed of at least 60 wpm. he ability to take shorthand dictation (速 记) is required. The basic salary for the position is $ 18,500 per year. | Emu Airline Secretary Emu Airline is now offering a part-time position for a secretary. The position offers at least 20 hours" work a week, with a view to full-time work in the future. Monthly salary is about $1,400. Phone 899-3264 for an appointment. |
Word Processor Operator (full-time) We need an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators are expected to apply. Starting salary: $ 17,950 yearly. Apply in writing to: The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Green Hill Rd. Kensington 2033. | Sewing Machinist Wanted Jeans Industry We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city. Our products include jeans, skirts, shorts and so on. We are looking for sewing machine operators. The factory works a 38-hour week over 4-5 days. Wages for this are $18,050 per year. If you are interested, come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert. |
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Seattle International Film Festival: Future Wave Shorts Program Seattle Washington May/June annually Deadline: March A presentation of original short films created by youth aged 18 and under. Entries must be no longer than 10 minutes(including end titles). The juried Future Wave winner receives a $500 each prize! http://www.siff.net Contact:Dustin Kasper 【dustin.Kasper @siff.Net 】 Entry fee:$20 University if Toronto Film and Video Festival Toronto February Deadline:January Annual Festival accepting all lengths and genres (流派), with an emphasis on student work.Submission (提交)form on festival website. http://www.uoftfilmandvideofestival.ca Contact: Steven Hoffner 【uoftfilmfest@harthousetheatre.ca】 Entry fee:$15 (early) $20(final) Young Cuts Film Festival Toronto Ontario August 23th-27th Deadline:April 30th The Young Cuts Film Festival is one of the world"s most important film festivals for film makers under the age of 25 and is for student film makers and non-student film makers alike. It"s important because we not only evaluate young film makers" short films for our own Festival competition, but we can also evaluate your film with an eye to establishing its market potential. For more information please go to our website at www.youngcuts.com or email us at info@youngcut.Com Contact:Peter Bailey 【info@youngcut.Com】 Entry fee:$60.00-$90.00 Scene First Student Film Festival Wilmington North California June 14th-16th Deadline:May The 3-day national film competition provides student film makers with an opportunity to show their short films, network with industry professionals, and learn from academic and industry leadership-all in a relaxed social environment. http://www.scenefirstfestival.com Contact: Sam Connelly 【samc@campusentertainment.net】 Entry fee:$12 | |
1. If you want to enter Seattle International Film Festival, you have to _____. | |
A. be above 18 years of age B. apply before May C. make a film no more than 10 minutes in length D. make a film with end titles | |
2. Those who enter Young Cuts Film Festival can ______. | |
A. win some prize money B. have their films sold at the film market C. meet very professional film makers D. know whether it is possible for their films to go into market | |
3. If a student film maker want to ask famous film makers for advice, he should go to ______. | |
A. Seattle International Film Festival B. University if Toronto Film and Video Festival C. Young Cuts Film Festival D. Scene First Student Film Festival | |
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In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a "bucket list" -a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let"s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun. THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT Onto the pyramids, surely on anyone"s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘 船游览). From $1,384 include four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing. www.exotiktours.com 416-646-3347 TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA One of the world"s most fascinating images, India"s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto"s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420. www.gowaytravel.com 416-322-1034 THE GREAT WALL, CHINA If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday"s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide. www.toureastholidays.com 416-929-0888 THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic (壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures" Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip. www.gapadventures.com 416-260-0999 | |
1. The underlined phrase "kick the bucket" in Paragraph 1 means _____. | |
A. come to life B. play a game C. pass away D. list interesting places | |
2. If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that _____. | |
A. the sights may not be so good B. It is a tiring trip C. you may not be used to the food there D. it is an expensive trip | |
3. According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal? | |
A. In Sherpa village. B. Near the Forbidden City. C. Through Egypt Express. D. At Oberoi Amar Vilas. | |
4. Which of the following may offer you a do-it-yourself travel? | |
A. TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA B. THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL C. THE GREAT WALL, CHINA D. THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT | |
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Safe burn Planning a home demands great care.The fireplace should be distinctive and elegant, with a fire that looks like a fire, giving your family the warmth and protection they need. Every year 7,000 people die in fires in Britain, and hundreds of them are little children. Thousands more are disfigured for life. When you choose a fire, choose Safe burn. It gives you the atmosphere of home comfort you are looking for, and sets your mind at rest. Caithness Pride Caithness Pride. The ninth Duke of Caithness would only drink the best whisky, So he built his own private still, in the heart of the Highlands, with the fresh water running in the stream nearby. When we came into possession of the still, we paid the Duke"s heirs a lot of money for it. But it was worth it. After all what was good for the Duke is too good to be kept a secret. | |
1. The above two passages are _____. | |
A. the covers for two books B. The descriptions about two pictures C. The advertisements for two products D. The advice on home planning and whisky drinking | |
2. Fire can provide people with all the following except _____. | |
A. heat B. home comfort C. great care D. peace | |
3. From the second passage we"ve learnt that to make food whisky people need _____. | |
A. a famous person"s name B. a private still C. good water D. good land | |
4. In the second passage, they are trying to make it clear that _____. | |
A. their whisky was once drunk by a vey famous person B. their whisky still was built by the ninth Duke of Caithness C. their whisky is not expensive D. their whisky is second to none |