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Answering the Community Needs of Our City
The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we
have made several changes to community facilities in 2004. This chart shows how we have tried to make
your life better.
Transport
Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service. 20 new buses for the
southern line were purchased in January. 50 per cent of city bus-stops have been upgraded. Buses to the
eastern suburbs will be every 15 minutes.
Communication
Broadband cable is now available to all parts of the city. All of the new Government buildings are
" smart"-wired for better computer service!
Medical Facilities
The new state-of-the-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June. To overcome a shortage of trained
medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas. Some facilities at Station
Street Hospital have been upgraded.
Education
Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2004! Rental for private schools has been reduced.
Teachers report that the "no hat - no play" rule has been successful.
Protection and Security
Extra police now patrol (巡逻 ) the tourist areas. 50 new police officers graduated in July and have
taken up duties in the city area.
Entertainment / Recreation
The John Street basketball courts have been re-surfaced! The new Central Community Building opened
in May. 5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.
B. the local government
C. the citizens
D. a travel agency
B. the facilities available in Silver City
C. some improvements in Silver City
D. information for interested tourists
B. Station Street Hospital had out-dated facilities before 2004
C. primary students had to pay for their textbooks in 2003
D. Dover Hospital is still short of trained medical staff
B. Traveling by train is more convenient in Silver City.
C. Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.
D. There are more police officers on duty now.
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The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island in plenty of
time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beach－the stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin
leave water and step onto land.
·Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a direct journey to Phillip Island
·See the Gippsland area－Guinness Book of Records place for the world"s longest earthworm (蚯蚓)
·Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distance
·Cross the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island－natural home for Little Penguins and many animals
·Take your place in special viewing stands (看台) to watch the daily evening performance of the wild
Little penguins
Ultimate Penguins (+U)
Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive, quiet beach to see Little Pen-guins. You
can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses.
Adult (成人) $ 60.00 Child $ 30.00
Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V)
More personalized wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival
than the main viewing stands.
Adult $ 25.00 Child $ 12.50
Penguin Skybox (+S)
Join a group of only 5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview
of Summerland Beach.
Adult 16 yrs + $ 50.00
B. Students.
C. tourists.
D. Artists.
B. keep a Guinness record for their size
C. are trained to practice diving for visitors
D. live in large groups to protect themselves
B. $ 62.50.
C. $ 180.00.
D. $ 150.00.
Back to the Future
With the help of a local inventor"s time machine, Marty travels back to the 1950s. There his 80s hipness
stands out, and he inadvertently interferes with the fledgling romance of his parents-to-be. Can Marty keep
them together? He"d better, or his own future will fade away. Featuring: Christopher Lloyd, Michael J.Fox.
A universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 55 min.
Beethoven"s 2nd
In this sequel to the popular Beethoven, our canine hero falls for Missy, who soon has puppies. Missy"s
greedy owner, Regina, who sees only money in the little purebreds, separates mom and pups from Beethoven.
His owners rescue the puppies, but Regina still has Missy. Featuring: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt. A Universal
Pictures release, 1 hr. 26 min.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Despite the popularity of his treats, candy maker Willy Wonka shuts himself inside his factory. But then
Willy holds a contest, offering five lucky children the chance to see his company. Poor but pleasant Charlie
Bucket finds a ticket, as do four less-deserving children. Featuring:
Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore. A Warner Bros. Release, 1 hr. 56 min.
Cinderella Man Based on actual events, this film follows the life of Jim Braddock, a boxer in New York City
during the Great Depression. After a series of losses, Braddock is forced into retirement. But he never gives up
his boxing dream, and neither does his manager. Featuring: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger. A Universal
Pictures release, 2 hr. 14 min.
Liar Liar
Lawyer Fletcher Reede has never told the truth in his life. Then his son makes a birthday wish that his dad
would stop lying for 24 hours. Suddenly, Fletcher"s mouth spouts everything he thinks. His compulsion brings
disaster to courtroom, where he must defend a client whose case was built on lies. Featuring: Jim Carrey,
Justin Cooper. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 25 min.
B. Missy.
C. Fletcher.
D. Charlie
B. a lawyer who has never told the truth
C. a man who runs a chocolate factory
D. a man who invents a time machine
B. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
C. Cinderella Man
D. Liar Liar
King"s College Summer School is an annual (每年的) training program for high school students at all
levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King" s College and other
colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year"s summer school
will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
| Application (申请) date ●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. ●Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. ●Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007. | Courses ●English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ●American History: 16 hours ●American Culture: 16 hours |
| Steps ●A letter of self-introduction ●A letter of recommendation (推荐) ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost ●Daily lessons: $200 ●Sports and activities: $100 ●Travels: $200 ●Hotel service: $400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
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| CWU The communication union Head of Research Salary: ￡55.271 We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff. The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the range of businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole. You will need: proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; good research skills, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to and knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/ or experience of the postal and/ or telecommunications industry. To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hr@cwu.org or by telephoning HR (Human Resources ) on 020 8971 7482. When applying please state your source. Closing Date for Applications: 4th August 2010 Anticipated interview date: 17th August 2010 No agencies please | |
| 1. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement? | |
| A. Arts. B. Sales. C. Jobs. D. News. | |
| 2. One of the duties of the person to be appointed is _____. | |
| A. taking charge of research work. B. seeking membership for the trade union. C. managing a team of three or four members. D. running a telecommunications company. | |
| 3. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT _____. | |
| A. ask an agency for an application form B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information C. email hr@cwu.org for an application pack D. send in your application before 4th August 2010 | |
| 4. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed? | |
| A. A school teacher with a master"s degree. B. A university graduate majoring in computer science. C. A director from a research centre with a master"s degree. D. A clerk from a telecommunications company. | |
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 Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon (大峡谷) West Skywalk in Colorado. Departing from Grand Canyon"s South Rim by Airplane to Grand Canyon"s West Rim, you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge of Grand Canyon West. This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007. Daily visitorship to the Skywalk has been over 4,000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk. After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon. This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon. Tour Itinerary (行程) |