Part-time Front Desk Position Kirchoff, Inc. , a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable,and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone calls, and take messages. More importantly, you can stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00 - 6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill in some forms if you are interested. Forms can be collected at Kirchoff, Inc. 866 United Nations Plaza, # 525 New York,NY 10017 |
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Arrive on time. Introduce yourself in a polite manner. Read company materials while you wait. Have a firm handshake. Listen. Use body language to show interest. Smile and nod to the interviewer. Ask about the next thing you should do. Thank the interviewer. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to. For more information, please visit jobweb.com 368 Cooper Square,New York. NY 10008 |
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The Weekly Telegraph is Britain"s global newspaper, the home-grown quality newspaper that delivers the best of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph to the British around the world and adds its special articles, features and reports designed to be of real value to foreign readers.Telegraph.co.uk/ expat, the website, increases the value of the newspaper, thus creating a complete expatriate(国外的) support system, both online and offline. Order a gift subscription(订阅)for a friend or relation overseas this Christmas and they will begin to recognize what a useful investment your subscription represents, and you"ll receive a FREE bottle of 10-year-old Tawny Port to enjoy at home in the UK. Subscriptions will start early January 2010.Port can only be delivered to a UK address and receivers must be over 18 years of age. For more details or for 6-month subscriptions, please contact our subscriptions department on Tel +44 (0) 1622 335080 or email weeklytelegraphsubs@telegraph.co.uk Office hours: 09:00-17:00 GMT). Please contact weeklytelegraphsubs@telegraph.co.uk with any questions regarding your subscription. Your money back if you are not satisfied Our "no quibble" money-back policy means that we guarantee to return the money for your subscription in full if you are not satisfied with the first four issues. YOUR PAYMENT Select a zone of payment. Price is for 52 issues. United Kingdom 105.00 GBP (Great Britain Pound) USA 125.00 GBP Canada/ Australia/ New Zealand 108.00 GBP Zambia/ Zimbabwe /Tanzania 85.00 GBP South Africa 80.00 GBP Middle East/ Europe/ Rest of the world 80.00 GBP |
1.The Weekly Telegraph in the advertisement is mainly intended for ______. |
A. the British at home and abroad B. the British in the UK C. the foreigners in Britain D. English learners across the globe |
2.If you want to receive a free bottle of 10-year-old Tawny Port, you must ______. a. live in the United Kingdom b. have an overseas friend who is over 18 c. order a subscription of the Weekly Telegraph d. offer your friend or relation"s address overseas |
A. a, b B. c, d C. a, c D. b, c |
3.What do we know about the Weekly Telegraph from the passage? |
A. The content of it can"t be read online. B. One can subscribe to it 24 hours a day. C. Your money can partly come back if you"re not satisfied. D. The prices for different countries are probably different. |
4.To order a 6-month subscription for a friend in Tanzania, you should ______. |
A. contact the subscriptions department B. subscribe to the Daily Telegraph for a year C. tell your friend to visit telegraph.co.uk/expat D. pay 85.00 GBP |
5.Which of the following statements is true based on the text? |
A. Telegraph.co.uk/expat receives support from online readers only. B. Subscriptions of the paper can be made starting from January 2010. C. Telegraph.co.uk/expat mainly solve your subscription problems. D. US and Middle East readers can enjoy equal price for 52 issues. |
Health,Wellness and the Politics of Food 9∶00-9∶45a.m.Blue Tent Panelists (专题讨论小组成员):Jami Bernard,David Kamp,Marion Nestle and Peter Singer. Moderated (主持) by Denise Grady,science writer for The New York Times. How does what we eat not only affect our bodies,but also the world?This group of food and nutrition experts global health and food politics. Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game 9∶50-10∶35 a.m.Blue Tent Panelists:Christine Brennan,Ira Rosen,Joe Wallace and Joe Drape. Moderated by William C.Rhoden,sports writer for The New York Times. Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat,or covering breaking news,sports writers are anything but audience.Listen as some of the industry"s professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news. The Art of the Review 11∶15-12∶00 a.m.Green Tent Panelists: John Freeman,Barry Gewen,David Orr,Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler. Moderated by Sam Tanenhaus,editor for The New York Times Book Review. How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales?Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists,and how they choose books for review. New York Writers,New York Stories 3∶00-3∶45 p.m.Green Tent Panelists: Cindy Adams,Richard Cohen,Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss. Moderated by Clyde Haberman,columnist (专栏作家) for the City section of The New York Times. Join this inspired group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work. |
1.We can learn from the passage that________. |
A. according to New York-centric writers,The New York Times is a gold mine of ideas B. book reviews may affect book sales C. in the first topic,the experts will mainly discuss the fact what you eat may weaken your health D. sports writers are also a type of audience |
2. Sam Tanenhaus moderated________. |
A. Health,Wellness and the Politics of Food B. New York Writers,New York Stories C. The Art of the Review D. Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game |
3. About the four activities,we know that they________. |
A. are all about writing B. will all last 45 minutes C. can all be attended freely D. will attract many readers |
4.If you are free in the afternoon,you can only attend________. |
A. Health,Wellness and the Politics of Food B. New York Writers,New York Stories C. The Art of the Review D. Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game |
5.If you like sports writing,you will most probably________. |
A. attend The Art of the Review B. enjoy Jami Bernard"s talk C. listen to Christine Brennan D. go to Blue Tent at 11∶15 |
1 Day Fly-Fly Aboriginal Rock Tour Tour Details Operator: Adventure North Australia Destination: Cooktown Departs From: Cairns Tour Description Voted as one of Australia"s Must-Do-Experiences. Treat yourself to an amazing day out with Aboriginal Elder Willie Gordon. Depart Cairns Domestic Airport for the Skytrans Flight to Cooktown. Flight departs Cairns at 6:45 a.m. Enjoy a 45-minute flight with wonderful views from Cairns to Cooktown as you fly along the coast between the World Heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. On arrival in Cooktown you will be met by Willie Gordon, the traditional storyteller of the Nugal-warra clan(部落). Willie Gordon takes guests to his ancestral rock art sites, set high in the hills above Hope Vale, outside Cooktown. Here he shares the stories behind the art, and explains how the paintings speak of the most basic and important quality of life and the knowledge of his people. The tour takes you through an impressive view of six rock art sites, including an ancestral Birth Cave and the Reconciliation Cave. This includes a 30-minute bush walk on generally easy terrian(地形). (Covered closed-on shoes must be worn.) Return to Cooktown at 1:15 p.m. where Willie will take you to the Nature Power House Museum, Cooktown"s Visitor Information Centre. Lunch is included at the Verhandah Cafe. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore historical Cooktown before your transfer to Cooktown airport and return flight to Cairns. Flight arrives at Cairns Domestic Airport at 6:40 p.m. Own arrangements on arrival in Cairns. Prices Adults: $ 549.00 Children: $ 390.00 Families(2 adults and 2 children): $ 1,869.00 |
1. According to the passage, how will tourists arrive in Cooktown? |
A. By ship. B. By car. C. By air. D. By train. |
2. What do we learn about Willie Gordon? |
A. He acts as the guide of the tour. B. He is the owner of the Verhandah Cafe. C. He works in the Nature Power House Museum. D. He is the manager of Adventure North Australia. |
3. After viewing rock art, tourists will go to__________. |
A. the World Heritage rainforest B. the Great Barrier Reef C. rock art sites outside the town D. the Nature Power House Museum |
4. We learn from the passage that the whole trip lasts about__________. |
A. six hours B. eight hours C. ten hours D. twelve hours |
5. From the passage, the tour is designed to let the tourists__________. |
A. learn about the custom B. enjoy the ancient art C. taste the delicious snacks D. experience the lifestyle |
Bicycle tour and race |
1. The main purpose of announcing the above events is to give information about _____. |
A. visiting teams B. famous players C. things to do for the weekend D. prices to pay for the sports events. |
2. If you take part in the bike tour, you will ride for ______. |
A. 35 kilometers B. 55 kilometers C. 75 kilometers D. 110 kilometers |
3. What is special about the rock climbing competition?______ |
A. Many foreign teams take part in it. B. You can watch it without paying. C. You don"t have to be a sportsman to take part in. D. The bus trip to the places of the competition is free. |
4. If you want to do something on Saturday afternoon, which telephone number will you call?______ |
A. 4675027 B. 7143177 C. 5012372 D. 7144850 |
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Salisbury, Stonehenge and Bath Included highlights ● Tour of Salisbury Cathedral and see the Magna Carta ● Entrance to mysterious Stonehenge ● A panoramic (全景的) tour of Georgian Bath ● Visit the Roman Baths and pumps room ● Entrance to the Roman Baths ● First-class luxury Motorcoach and the services of a professional tour guide Salisbury Cathedral (索尔兹伯里大教堂) The beautiful and historic Salisbury Cathedral is an international symbol of Christianity (基督教) and a world-class heritage attraction. The spire is the tallest in England, 123 meters (404 feet). Once inside you"ll be impressed by the Cathedral"s graceful and elegant proportions. We visit The Chapter House home to one of only 4 surviving copies of the Magna Carta (大宪章) and see the oldest working clock in Europe, dating back to 1386. Mysterious Stonehenge 5,000 years ago the huge 40 tone stones were dragged from over 280 miles away in Wales. Who built it and why does it remain mysteries today? Some say that it was built as a religious temple, or an astronomical clock. Stonehenge continues to attract the imagination and hold the heart of every visitor. Bath This beautiful Georgian city, most famous for its baths fed by three hot springs, is a World Heritage Site (世界遗址地). With its stunning Georgian architectures, on our panoramic tour of the city we will show you the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and then into the Roman Baths built over 2,000 years ago and still in perfect working order. Prices and Departures Days of operation: Daily Returns to London at approx 7.00pm Adults: $ 69.00 Children (3-16): $ 59.00 Seniors (60+) / students (with ID): $ 64.00 For courtesy pick-up times from or near your hotel, click here. Book this tour! |
1. The main purpose of this writing is . |
A. to tell people the histories of the three historic places B. to inform people of a full-day tour to the three places C. to tell people to go abroad D. to invite people to go on a tour free of charge |
2. What is NOT included in "Included highlights"? |
A. Visiting Stonehenge. B. Reading the Magna Carta. C. Entrance to the Roman Baths. D. The services of a professional guide. |
3. Which of the following is NOT true about Salisbury Cathedral? |
A. It is a World Heritage Site. B. It has the tallest spire in England. C. It has one copy of the Magna Carta in it. D. It has the oldest working clock in Europe. |
4. Why was Stonehenge built? |
A. It was built for people to worship God. B. It was built for astronomical reasons. C. It was built for tourism. D. The reasons are still unknown |
5. Which of the following can we do according to "Prices and Departures"? |
A. We can book this tour every day. B. Any student can get a ticket with ?64.00. C. Two adults with a child under 3 only need to pay ?197. D. We can get a pick-up anytime near our hotel. |