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everyone here at the National Geographic Society for your valuable support. We appreciate having you
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1. The underlined word "disregard" probably means "_____".

A. ignore
B. consider
C. recognize
D. include

2. According to the Society, why is it cheaper to renew for two years?

A. The Society is a nonprofit organization.
B. The Society highly appreciates readers' support.
C. The discount is offered for readers' contribution.
D. It can save the money for renewal reminders and papers.

3. This letter is intended to _____.

A. introduce an award-winning magazine
B. instruct readers how to make payment
C. persuade readers to renew membership
D. explain the benefits of an early renewal

                                                                                                                        LINDA C. MAYNARD
                                                                                                                       11 Windrift Circle
                                                                                                                        Methuen, MA
                                                                                                                        978-555-4539
JOB OBJECTIVE
Seek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.

EDUCATION

Rivier College, Nashua, NH
Bachelor of Arts in Education - May, 2006
Major: Elementary Education
Have successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for
Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

November, 2005 - January, 2006
Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
Student Teacher
● Developed and completed student-centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade
   special and regular education students.
● Adapted lessons to meet students' needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through IEPs.
● Communicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone
   calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.

August, 2005 - November, 2005
Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH
Student Teacher
● Taught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.
● Introduced a Writer's Workshop appropriate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing
   skills. 
● Developed learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners.

Spring, 2005
Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
Designed and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23 self-contained, 
third and fourth grade students with disabilities.

Fall, 2004
Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH
Taught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE 
● After-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst, NH (2004-2005)
● Summer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua, NH (Summers, 2002 and 2003)
● Big Brother/Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua, NH (2002-2005)

1. What kind of job does Linda want to get?

A. A Big Brother/Big Sister Volunteer.
B. A middle school math teacher.
C. A special education advisor.
D. A summer camp advisor.

2. Linda has worked for the following schools EXCEPT _____. .

A. Rivier College, Nashua, NH
B. Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
C. Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH
D. Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH

3. What can we know about Linda according to the passage?

A. She was merely interested in developing students' math abilities.
B. She was not active in participating in after-school activities.
C. She is permitted to teach in any high school of New York.
D. She has plenty of experience in teaching. 

4. Which of the following is NOT included in the ways Linda used to communicate with the students' parents?

A. Newsletters.
B. Phone calls.
C. Face-to-face talks.
D. Daily or weekly progress reports

                                                         Kids'n Fishing Photo Contest
     Welcome to catch the excitement of your child on film while fishing and enter his or her picture in the
yearly Kids'n Fishing Photo Contest! The contest is sponsored by Virginia Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries (VDGIF) in celebration of National Fishing Week!
     The winning pictures are those that best catch the theme "kids enjoying fishing". Winners will receive
different fishing related prizes. Winning pictures will also be posted on the VDGIF website and may be used
in all kinds of VDGIF publications. There is no need to be a professional photographer. Any photo will do.
     Contest Rules
     ●Children in the photographs must fall into one of the following age groups when the picture is taken:
l-5, 6-10.
     ●Photos must not be more than l year old.
     ●Photos must be taken in Virginia.
     ●Children in a boat must be wearing a life jacket.
     ●Only one photo submission (提交) per child.
     ●Submit photo on photograph quality paper, no CD's accepted.
     ●Photos must not be bigger than "4×6" size.
     ●Please stick a piece of paper to the back of the photo including: name, age, address, phone number and
location where the photograph was taken.
     ●Photos must be postmarked on or before June 19,2011.
     ●Judging will take place in July and winners will be posted on the VDGIF website.
     ●Prizes will be sent directly to the winning children.
     ●This contest isn't open to immediate family of VDGIF employees and sponsors. Immediate family
members refer to children, relatives or others living in the same household with a VDGIF employee or sponsor.
     To Enter:
     Send your photo, with the child's name, age, phone number and address to:
     2011 Kids'n Fishing Photo Contest
     Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
     P.O. Box 11104
     Richmond, VA 23230-1104

1. The purpose of the contest is to ____.

A. encourage people to take more pictures
B. help people realize the importance of fishing
C. celebrate a national fishing related activity
D. encourage people to go fishing with kids

2. Which of the following photos can enter the contest?

A. A photo which was taken in Boston in 2009.
B. A large photo which was postmarked on July 11, 2011.
C. A photo which was taken in Virginia on Sept. 23, 2010.
D. A photo on which there is a 12-year-old girl.

3. What can be known about the prize of the contest?

A. Winners will get a great deal of money.
B. Winners will be allowed to travel in Virginia for free.
C. Winners' works will be seen on any website.
D. Winners' works may appear on the covers of VDGIF publications.

4. According to the contest rules, ____.

A. the result of the contest will be unknown before July, 2011
B. all Americans have the right to take part in the contest
C. photos can be sent to the sponsors in the form of email
D. the Smiths with only one child can enter the contest with two photos

閱讀下列應用文及相關信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先請閱讀以下一些青少年雜志的簡要介紹：
A. Teens Now is a successful music magazine for teenagers that lists who is playing, where, when and
how to get tickets. Interviews with well-known singers and groups as well as biographies are included.
It also gives its young readers the chance to send their own articles.
B. NS Teens magazine is well-known for its wildlife and environmental content but it also has articles on
the history and culture of people from all over the world. Some of the articles are long and detailed but the
magazine is also famous for its fantastic photo-journalism. There are letters from readers as well as maps
and fact sheets.
C. Top Teens is easy to read and full of color photographs. There are a range of different sections including
those offering fashion and beauty advice. But the majority of its pages are devoted to interviews with the
popular, well-known fashion models and stars of cinema, music and sports.
D. Young WB is the only environmental magazine written by teenagers for teenagers. Readers are invited to
send their articles and photographs to the magazine's office and materials are chosen for the next issue. As
well as articles about the natural world, the magazine also has many special offers and competitions.
E. Teenplus is very different from the average teen magazine that simply offers articles on pop stars and
fashion. This exciting new magazine informs readers about what is happening in the world through its in-depth
articles on current affairs, politics and science. It also provides a variety of reviews on recent books, films
and music CDs.
F. Teen Voice is a magazine which no journalists write for and depends completely on articles sent in by its
teenage readers. It gives young people the opportunity to publish their creative works such as poems or short
works of fiction or to voice their opinion on important issues. They can also write comments on the latest
music CDs.

以下介紹了一些青少年的興趣愛好。請將他們與上述雜志匹配起來。
(     )1. Oliver would like to read stories that people of his own age have written. He is also keen on music
and would like some recommendations on the best bands.
(     )2. Bessie wants to know more about famous people who frequently appear in the newspapers. She is
also interested in clothing and would like some recommendations on what style to wear.
(     )3. Johnson is interested in learning more about the latest international events and affairs. Besides, he is
also keen on the cinema and would like to read different opinions on what movies to see.
(     )4. Jennifer is fond of geography and the natural world. She would also like to read articles that tell her
about the lives of people from other countries.
(     )5. Chris enjoys going to concerts very much and hope to find out more about people in his favourite
bands. He is also fond of reading things written by other teenagers.

      Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with
foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your
spoken English. Here are some advertisements (廣告) about English language training from newspapers. You
may find the information you need. 
      Global English Centre 
      ● General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
      ● 3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one-year (2,000) courses. 
      ● Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day. Mon.~Fri.
      ● Experienced college English teachers.
      ● Close to city centre and bus stops.
     Tel: 67605272
     Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
     Modern Language School 
     ● Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. 
     ● Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m. 
     ● Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
     ● Language lab and computers supplied. 
     ● 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
          Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
          Tel: 67353019
      The 21st Century English Training Centre 
      ● We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
      ● We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800
           yuan. 
      ● We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. 
      ● Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
      ● Only 15-minute walk from city centre. 
      ● Call 67801642 for more information.
     The International House of English 
      ● Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at a very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours
            per week, convenient (方便的) class hours: 
            9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m. 
      ● A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). 
      ● Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers with experience in teaching English as a second foreign
           language. l Free sightseeing and social activities. 
      ● Very close to the Central Park. 
           For further information call 674322308.

1. You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?

A. Global English Centre and Modern Language School.
B. Global English Centre and The International House of English.
C. Modern English Centre School and The 21st Century English Training Centre.
D. The 21st Century English Training Centre and The International House of English.

2. The 21st Century English Training Centre is different from the other three schools in that _____.

A. its teaching quality is better
B. it is near to the city centre
C. its courses are more advanced
D. it requires an entrance examination

3. You will probably prefer to go The International House of English because it _____.

A. offers free sightseeing and social activities
B. has a special course in spoken English
C. costs less than the other schools
D. has native English teachers

4. If you take the evening programme at The International House of English, you will pay _____.

A. 60 yuan
B. 240 yuan
C. 720 yuan
D. 960 yuan