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Looking for Teens Interested in Child Care
This is a chance for teens to accompany(陪伴) a child through projects and activities, play with them indoors and outdoors, help with arts and crafts, deliver flyers to homes in the neighborhood, and so on.
When: We welcome teen volunteers whenever they are available.
How often: Our volunteers determine the amount of time they give and their schedule
Where: Wilder Child Development Center, 911 Lafond Ave. St Paul
Library Intern
Part-time, Temporary, $12.48-$13. 87/per hour
Program: Wilder Research
Responsibilities: Help with moving to new buildings, record reports and other documents using a specialized database, get items from area libraries, help library users, help with literature searches, other everyday library chores and so on.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree(学士学位) with some library experience or a current Master(在读硕士) of Library and Information Science student. Strong attention to detail, good search skills and customer service skills.
How to apply: Send personal information to Wilder Research, 1295 Bandna Blvd, or send an e-mail to jobs @wilder.org
Site Responder
Part-time, Regular, $9.46-$10.52/per hour
Program: Jackson St. Village
Responsibilities: Work at night to handle emergencies(紧急情况) provide services such as lawn care and clean off the snow, support the needs of residents(居民) and take care of the property and buildings.
Qualifications: Must have good communication skills and must be able to solve the problems and be friendly to their visitors, and staff. Individuals or teams are encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Send personal information to Wilder Foundation, 516 Humboldt Avenue, St.
Paul, MN 55107 or a fax to (651)223-7273, or an e-mail to jobs @wilder. org
1.As a volunteer in the child center, .
A.you should follow the schedule of the center strictly
B.you must keep the child you look after indoors
C.you will get some money for what you have done
D.you can decide how long to stay there by yourself
2.What may NOT be needed if you apply to Wilder Research program?
A.A college degree and library experience. B.Having knowledge of the Internet.
C.Being willing to help others. D.Being able to handle emergencies.
3.The three advertisements
A.are not all for part-time opportunities. B.are not all chances to make some extra money.
C.all can be communicated on the Internet. D.are offered by the same organization.
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Apollo, a 5monthold pit bull puppy(比特犬), is getting extra hugs today, after saving his owner's girlfriend from a terrible attack.
According to the New York Post, 18yearold Maya Fairweather was visiting her boyfriend, Carlos Guzman, at his apartment in the Red Hook neighborhood in Brooklyn New York, on Monday night. Around 10 pm, the teen decided to take Guzman's puppy, Apollo, for a walk.
Once she reached a nearby Park, Fairweather let the pit bull off his rope so he could run around on the grass. Meanwhile, she kept a close watch on him, listening to music through her headphones. “I felt someone pulling my headphones,” she told the New York Post. “I thought it was my boyfriend joking me, so I turned around and smiled—but it wasn't my boyfriend.”
Instead it was an unfamiliar man, who started attacking Fairweather, pushed her to the ground and tried to control her arms. After struggling with the attacker for a few moments, the girl was saved by her protective puppy. Apollo raced to the scene and bit the attacker's leg.
The puppy bit down so hard that the stranger was forced to take his attention off Fairweather to try to shake the dog off. The girl used the moment of distraction(分散注意力)to run across the street and escape.
Finally, Apollo set the attacker free, who ran away. “He was protective,” Fairweather said about the dog's heroic deed. “I think it would have been a lot worse. I wouldn't have been so lucky.”
After that, Fairweather, who was not harmed during the attack, returned to Guzman's apartment with Apollo. Guzman's sister took Fairweather to a local police station to report the attack. The police are now searching for the man.
Fairweather is really grateful for the role Apollo played in her escape, but is surprised that the dog came to her rescue. “He is a sweet dog. I never thought he would bite anyone. He never bit anyone before. He's usually very friendly and just jumps on everyone,” she said.
1.What was Maya Fairweather doing when she was attacked?
A.She was playing with her boyfriend in the park.
B.She was walking the dog with the rope in her hand.
C.She was talking to her boyfriend on the phone.
D.She was listening to music through headphones.
2.What does Fairweather think of the puppy?
A.Brave and patient.
B.Friendly and protective.
C.Gentle and kind.
D.Helpful and honest.
3.Which is the correct order of the following events?
①Apollo bit the attacker's leg to take the attacker's attention.
②She and the dog returned to the apartment and reported the attack.
③Someone pulled her headphones and began to attack her.
④Fairweather released the puppy's rope to let him run.
⑤Fairweather ran across the street and escaped.
A.③④⑤②① B.④③②①⑤
C.④③①⑤② D.③②①④⑤
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A.The hero dog—Apollo.
B.A heroic puppy saved a girl from an attack.
C.Apollo is receiving more hugs.
D.The sweet puppy you should own.
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Coffee is a necessary part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have definitely drunk a lot of it!
Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or a bar, you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso（蒸馏咖啡）. This is "normal coffee" for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. In addition, while take-away coffee is extremely popular among Englishmen, it is not very common at all in Italy especially in non-touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.
Typically, breakfast at a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry（油酥糕点）. I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafes in the Italian town I'm living in these cafes sell a series of mouth-watering pastries-either plain or filled with cream, chocolate, jam or Nutella-as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry is the perfect way to start the day. I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry for breakfast before working and it's relaxing to take more time to enjoy such breakfast at the weekend.
Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Of course, this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee regularly without breaking the bank.
1.Which of the following do Italians like better?
A.Takeaway coffees. B.Huge coffees.
C.Creamy coffees. D.Tiny, bitter coffees
2.What does the word "they" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Italians. B.Britons. C.Coffees. D.Cafes.
3.Why can the writer often go out for coffee in Italy?
A.Because coffee is a part of Italian culture. B.Because there are so many cafes or bars.
C.Because Italian pastries are very delicious. D.Because Italian coffee is very cheap.
