Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed

Six months’ preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers.

Six months’ community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV/AIDS Fights and Teacher Training.

Qualifications (條件)：18 years, hard-working and social engagement.

Please contact us by email: takeaction@betterworld.com 

 

Part-time Work with Exchange Students

YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money.

Applicants (申請(qǐng)人) best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication, and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the U.S. Positions available in most states.

If interested, please email: staff@youth.org or call 88-123-9872. 

 

 

International Summer Job

Hi, I’m an ESL student in China. I’m 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I am looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work, and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I don’t need to earn much , just enough in 2 months (July — August) to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world.

    My email is: ram3462@hotmail.com

 

Call for Native Speakers of English

I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You don’t need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers.

    If you are willing to help me, then please email me: club3864@hotmail.com   

 

1.Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?

A． One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.

B． One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.

C． One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.

D． One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.

2.Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?

A． In some local offices in the U.S.

B． In an ESL organization in China.

C． In a preparation program in Denmark.

D． In an exchange student center in Africa.

3.If Mrs. Black in the U.S. hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact       .

A．takeaction@betterworld.com                    B．ram3462@hotmail.com

C．club3864@hotmail.com                        D．staff@youth.org

4.What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?

A．To interview people online.                   B．To do some housework.

C．To offer advice on Child Aid.                 D．To provide language exercises.

 

【答案】

1.A

【解析】從第二篇的第2段前2行可知。

【考點(diǎn)】細(xì)節(jié)理解題

2.C

【解析】從第一篇的第一句可知。

【考點(diǎn)】事實(shí)細(xì)節(jié)題

3.B

【解析】從第三篇的第2—4行可知。

【考點(diǎn)】細(xì)節(jié)理解題 

4.D

【解析】從第四篇第一段的最后2句可知。

【考點(diǎn)】推理判斷題

本文是4篇廣告，旨在培養(yǎng)學(xué)生的快速閱讀能力。

 

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