The Verizon Innovative App Challenge gives ki...

The Verizon Innovative App Challenge gives kids a chance to create apps that can solve problems in their community.

Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Verizon Innovative App Challenge can get you started. The first step is to think of a problem in your community. The next step is to create an app that can solve the problem.

Groups of five to seven students in middle school or high school, led by a teacher, can enter the contest. First, teams compete on a local level. Teams that make it to the next round receive $5,000 for their schools. Finalists present their app ideas to judges in a live webinar (网络研讨会)．

Next, the judges pick national winners. The top eight teams receive an additional $15,000 for their schools, and each team member receives a Samsung tablet. Plus, the winning teams get the chance to bring their app to life.

A group of six girls from Los Fresnos, Texas, won the second annual Verizon Innovative App Challenge. They came up with the Hello Navi app concept, short for “hello navigation”. The app was designed to help visually­impaired (视力受损的) students navigate their school by using an internal compass and voice­over technology. Read more about the team in September 19, 2016 issue of TIME For Kids: Edition 3－4.

Do you have an app idea that could help solve a local issue? The deadline to register is November 24, 2016. Find more information and register your team at www. verizonfoundation. org/appchallenge.

Here are some tips from the Verizon Foundation to get you started：

•Get your team together for a brainstorming meeting. Write out all the ideas that come to mind.

• Don't ignore challenges. Think of the problems that exist in your community.

•Ask family, friends, and people in your community to share their thoughts about problems that they want to see solved.

1.The Verizon Innovative App Challenge was launched to ________.

A．call on students to put their ideas into practice

B．inspire students to focus on social problems

C．let students create apps to solve problems

D．encourage students to cooperate with teachers

2.In which order should one follow to enter the Verizon Innovative App Challenge?

①You think of a problem in your community.

②Your team compete against others in your city.

③You invent an app with your partners and teachers.

④Winning teams can compete to become national winners.

A．①②③④ 　　　　　 B．①③②④

C．①④②③　　　　　　 D．④①③②

3.What does the 5th paragraph mainly talk about?

A. The winning team and their app of the second Verizon Innovative App Challenge.

B．An app designed to help the disabled to work on the computer.

C．An app concept that navigates blind students to explore nature.

D．Six girls from Los Fresnos, Texas who signed up for the contest.

4.What's the purpose of the passage?

A．To tell readers how to solve a local issue.

B．To invite kids to join in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge.

C．To offer readers information about a talent show.

D．To appeal to adults to make contributions to society.

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Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Verizon App Challenge can get you started. The first step is to think of a problem in your community. The next step is to create an app that can solve the problem.

Groups of five to seven students in middle school or high school, led by a teacher, can enter the contest. First,teams will compete on a local level. Teams that make it to the next round receive $5,000 for their schools. Finalists present their app ideas to judges in a live web conference. Next, the judges pick national winners. The top eight teams receive an additional $15,000 for their schools, and each team member receives a Samsung tablet. Plus, the winning teams get the chance to bring their app to life.

A group of six girls from Los Frenos, Texas won the second annual Verizon App Challenge. They came up with the Hello Navi app concept, short for “hello navigation”. The app was designed to help visually impaired (受损的) students navigate (导航) their school.

Do you have an app idea that could help solve a local issue? The deadline to register is November 24. Find more information and register your team at verizonfoundation.org/appchallenge.

Here are some tips from the Verizon Foundation to get you started：

• Get your team together for a brainstorm meeting. Write out all the ideas that come to mind.

• Don't ignore challenges. Accept the idea that you can solve a problem that exists in your community.

• Ask family, friends and people in your community to share their thoughts about problems that they want to see solved.

1.If you want to take part in the Verizon App Challenge, you must ___________.

A.design a problem-solving app

B.bring the app you created to life

C.work together with seven classmates

D.present convincing views on a local issue

2.What can we learn about the “hello navigation”？

A.It was first made public in Texas.

B.It won the second prize in the last Verizon App Challenge.

C.It mainly benefited those with poor sense of direction.

D.It aimed to help those with poor eyesight.

3.What is the author's purpose of writing this passage？

A.To promote a problem-solving app.

B.To call on more students to enter the contest.

C.To share some efficient ways of solving problems.

D.To introduce how to contribute to your community.

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The police officers stood at either end of the highway, 　　　Ray no chance of escape.

A. to give　　 B. giving

C. given　　 D. gave

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The human body is designed to move. But modern lifestyles and office jobs rarely give us the chance to move around. As we know，we're while we're eating; we sit in the car and we sit while we watch TV. And many of us sit for many hours at work.

New research shows that sitting less than three hours a day might extend your life by two years. Peter Smith, a scientist at the University of Louisiana in the southern United States, says that sitting is ubiquitous in our lives, meaning it is something we do all the time, everywhere.

However, Mr. Smith says that does not mean you can sit for the rest of your waking hours. He also says you may exercise often, “We can't throw away physical activity. It's extremely important. We have 60 years of research showing us that.”

Mr. Smith and his colleagues are part of a new generation of researchers studying how sitting all day affects length of life. “Studies that have assessed the relationship between sitting and mortality(死亡率)or television viewing and mortality are very rare. There's only been a few of them, actually five or six now, in the last four or five years.” They found that cutting television time to less than two hours a day could add one－point four years to life.

Luckily, change is already coming to some offices, especially in the design of desks. A “standing desk” lets people stand while they work. Another new design is called the “treadmill desk.”　 A treadmill is an exercise machine that lets you walk in one place. Even some U．S. schools are beginning to experiment with desks that are part bicycle to keep children moving. That's one of the strategies that many companies are using now.

Mr. Smith also says studying this problem has inspired his team to make a few changes in their own lives.

1.The underlined word “ubiquitous” is closest in meaning to________．

A．dangerous　　 　 B. awkward

C．comfortable　　 D. common

2.Which view agrees with the opinion of Mr. Smith?

A. Sitting too long may help increase one's life.

B．Exercise is important and don't sit too long.

C．Watching TV is bad, but can broaden one's horizons.

D．Stopping watching TV is a necessary but hard task.

3.What does Mr. Smith think of his study in Paragraph 4?

A．It's a relatively new area of study.

B．It's a hot subject studied by experts.

C．It's a study that begins too late.

D．It's not ignored by many experts.

4.Why are the desks of all kinds designed for those who sit more?

A．To give them more comfort.

B．To improve their work efficiency.

C．To offer them the chance to exercise.

D．To seek pleasure while working.

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The human body is designed to move. But modern lifestyles and office jobs rarely give us the chance to move around. As we know, we’re sitting while we’re eating; we sit in the car and we sit while we watch TV. And many of us sit for many hours at work.

New research shows that sitting less than three hours a day might extend your life by two years. Peter Katzmarzyk, a scientist at the University of Louisiana in the southern United States, says that sitting is ubiquitous in our lives, meaning it is something we do all the time, everywhere.

However, Mr. Katzmarzyk says that does not mean you can sit for the rest of your waking hours. He also says you may exercise often, “We can’t throw away physical activity. It’s extremely important. We have 60 years of research showing us that.”

Mr. Katzmarzyk and his colleagues are part of a new generation of researchers studying how sitting all day affects length of life. “Studies that have assessed the relationship between sitting and mortality (死亡率) or television viewing and mortality are very rare. There’s only been a few of them, actually five or six now, in the last four or five years.” They found that cutting television time to less than two hours a day could add one point four years to life.

Luckily, change is already coming to some offices, especially in the design of desks. A “standing desk” lets people stand while they work. Another new design is called the “treadmill desk.” A treadmill is an exercise machine that lets you walk in one place. Even some U.S. schools are beginning to experiment with desks that are part bicycle to keep children moving. That’s one of the strategies that many companies are using now.

Mr. Katzmarzyk also says studying this problem has inspired his team to make a few changes in their own lives.

1.The underlined word “ubiquitous” is closest in meaning to ________．

A. dangerous　　 B. impressive

C. comfortable　　 D. common

2.Which view agrees with the opinion of Mr. Katzmarzyk?

A. Sitting long may help people live longer.

B. Exercise is important and don’t sit too long.

C. People are unaware of the harm of sitting too long.

D. Stopping watching TV is a necessary but hard task.

3.What does Mr. Katzmarzyk think of his study in Paragraph 4?

A. It’s been ignored by many scientists.　　 B. It’s a study that begins too late.

C. It’s an entirely new area of study.　　 D. It’s been a hot subject for scientists.

4.Why are the desks of all kinds designed for those who sit more?

A. To give them more comfort.　　 B. To improve their work efficiency.

C. To offer them the chance to exercise.　　 D. To seek pleasure while working.

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Zoos give people a chance to get close to animals from every continent in the world. But zoos that offer more than just a chance to see animals are worth visiting. Singapore Zoo

At Singapore Zoo, enjoy breakfast while a family of orangutans (猩猩) sits nearby enjoying theirs. A zookeeper tells the breakfast crowd about each member of the family. Or join the Wild Discoverer tour for a detailed look at some of the animals.

Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo in New York City houses 6,000 animals. Those who want to sleep with zebras (斑马) have a chance at this zoo. Special overnight journeys allow families to camp out on the zoo grounds and meet some amazing animal guests.

Taronga Zoo

The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia offers special animal contact. Visitors can see a koala up close, feed a giraffe or hold a reptile. For those who want to learn what it’s like to work at a zoo, Taronga offers a “Keeper for A Day” program for anyone over 18 years old.

San Diego Zoo

At Southern California’s San Diego Zoo, animals live in natural-looking areas. Wildlife photography (摄影) lovers can take a class to learn the secrets of photographing animals. The zoo offers people opportunities to meet a lion or feed a rhino. The zookeepers also teach people how to talk to the animals so they will talk back.

1.Where can you breakfast with orangutans?

A. At Bronx Zoo.　　 B. At Taronga Zoo.

C. At Singapore Zoo.　　 D. At San Diego Zoo.

2.The “Keeper for A Day” program is intended for .

A. animal protectors　　 B. wildlife researchers

C. adults working with keepers　　 D. adults interested in keepers’ life

3.At San Diego Zoo, you can .

A. sleep with lions or rhinos

B. join the Wild Discoverer tour

C. camp out overnight on the zoo grounds

D. have a better communication with animals

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The shot was well ________ of the goal keeper, _______ the player a chance.

A. within reach; to give                        B. beyond reach; giving

C. beyond the reach; giving      D. out the reach; to give

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_______ a chance, we are bound to visit the 2010 Shanghai EXPO.

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We should give students more chances to _______ the problems in their daily lives.

A．deal with          B．end up            C．get into           D．pick up

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Work-Study Program

The Work-Study Program gives you the chance to work part-time on campus. If you need more money to cover all of your education-related costs, you may be qualified for this program.

Advantages

· Work experience: Last year, more than 1,400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.

· Money: During the regular academic year (September to April), you can work part-time and earn $3,200---sometimes more---while you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6,000 over 18 weeks.

·Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you need are online; just fill in the forms and email us; we accept no letter or phone application!

Did you know?

At the University of Ottawa, it is not essential to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work-Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate（证明）financial need.

You could have one of these great Work-Study jobs:

·Student ambassador

·Computing and network technician

·Marketing assistant

·Sports team manager

·Researcher / translator

·Writer

And more!

The Admission Section receives and evaluates applications to undergraduate programs, in addition to answering applicants’ questions.

Phone: 613-562-5315         Toll-free: 1-877-868-8292 (#5315)

Financial Aid & Awards Service Section:

Phone: 613-562-5734         Toll-free phone: 1-877-868-8292

Regular Office Hours: Monday to Friday

September to May: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June to August: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

1.To earn most each month, you may choose to work __________.

A. from April to September        B. during the daytime

C. from May to August           D. most of the weekends

2.To be admitted by the program, you need to ___________.

A. get some government assistance first     B. have much working experience

C. perform well in your studies            D. explain your financial need first

3.How can students apply for a working position?

A. Through the internet.  B. By phone.   C. By face-to-face interview.  D. By letter.

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