Toddler Teacher
About the Job
November 16, 2011
TITLE: Toddler Teacher
LOCATION: Sinton & Falfurrias, TX . 
REQUIREMENTS: Must have an Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development. Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability is preferred. Three years of prior employment experience in a pre-school program is required. Computer skills, including the use of word processing software, are preferred. Must be able to pass a pr -employment physical, a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance. Since the toddlers are very young,, the teachers should be very patient and help them. GENERAL DUTIES: Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and operation of the assigned classroom.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Apply At:
Community Action Corporation of South Texas P. O. Drawer 1820
Alice, Texas 78332
Teacher
About the Job
Location: Falfurrias & Hebbronville, TX
Requirements: An Associate or Baccalaureate （學(xué)士）degree in early childhood or a related field and three years of teaching experience in a licensed public school setting at a grade level no higher than elementary school. If employed with an Associate degree, must obtain a Baccalaureate degree within four years of employment. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred. Good communication skills, in written and oral forms, are necessary.
General Duties: Children here are older than toddlers. Their ages are from 4 t0 5. So the teacher will provide activities that support the growth and development of each child in the assigned classroom.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Send Application to:
Community Action Corporation of South Texas P. O- Drawer 1820
Smith, Texas 78333
小題1:If one wants to apply for the Toddler Teacher, he ／ she________.

A．must sing and dance well

B．must be able to use word processing software

C．must have a safe driving record

D．must look very young

小題2: It is better but not a must that one, applying for the Toddler Teacher, can_..

A．pass fingerprint clearance

B．have a valid driver's license

C．pass a criminal background check

D．speaks both English and Spanish

小題3:What is the common requirement of the two jobs?

A．Good communication skills. .

B．Good computer software skills!'

C．Three years of professional experience.

D．A valid driver's license and safe record.

You have heard of Webster toys. Websters have made good safe and interesting toys for more than a hundred years. Now we sell them, and children play with them, in countries from new Zealand to Norway, and from Japan to Brazil. We are looking for someone to sell our toys in the Far East. He (She) will be between the ages of thirty and forty. He will already have some years of selling in world markets behind him. He will speak good English and at least one other language of the Far East.
The person we are looking for will live in Singapore, and work in our office there but he will travel for up to six months in other countries in one year. He will know the Far East well. He should know how to sell in established (建立) markets and where to find new ones. He will know how to make more money than ever, for himself and for Webster Toys.
Websters want someone who can stand on his own feet. If you think you are the person we are looking for, write to Mr. J. Sloman at our office, Webster Toys Company. Church Mill Watford.
小題1:What are Webster Toys?

A．An old kind of toys.

B．Factories where good, safe and interesting toys are made.

C．People who are famous for making toys for children.

D．A company that has been making and selling toys.

小題2:We can most probably read the text ________.

A．in a book

B．in a dictionary

C．in a novel

D．in a newspaper

小題3:Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．If you are thirty years old, you can apply for the position.

B．If you live in Singapore, you can get the position.

C．If you speak good English, you can get the position.

D．The company is looking for some salesmen or saleswomen.

小題4:“Someone who can stand on his own feet” means ________.

A．someone who can stand all the time while doing his work

B．someone who has nothing wrong with his feet

C．someone who can deal with all the business by himself

D．someone who can understand money and can earn a lot

小題5:What’s the purpose of writing this passage?

A．For advertise job offers.

B．For buy some Websters toys.

C．For find someone who can stand on his own feet.

D．For looking for Mr. Sloman.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, 440-871-6392.
The Egyptian Pyramids, 7 p. m. Sept. 17. Join us as Don King, a long-time student of Egyptology,
discusses the pyramids and presents the possible theories of the construction, design and mysteries surrounding
these ancient wonders.
Join us as local Bay Village resident, Tom Bell, discusses his book “My Dad Is a Freak: a Memoir”, 7
p.m.Sept. 27.
Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, 440-333-4700 or cuyahogalibrary. org.
Dress for Success, 7 p. m. Sept. 17. First impressions count. Some job recruiters(招聘人員) use
appearance to determine self-esteem, respect, confidence and organizational skills. Learn how to dress to
emphasize your strengths and improve your employ ability. Registration required.
Music Study Groups, 1:15—2:45 p. m. Wednesdays, Sept. 19—Nov. 28. Explore current concert music
performed by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures and listening. Classes are
designed for both new and experienced music lovers and are led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge.
Practical Herbs, 7 p. m. Oct. 3. Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing, drying and storing
herbs and how to use them. Registration required.
North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road. 440-777-6211 or cuyahogalibrary. org.
Job Club, 1:30—3 p. m. Tuesdays. Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies and
interviewing. Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome.
War of 1812, 7—8:45 p. m. Sept. 17. This year marks the 200^th anniversary. Professor Catherine Rokicky
From Cuyahoga Community College will give a presentation about the war, and immediately following we’ll
discuss the book “Mr. and Mrs. Madison’s War: America’s First Couple and the Second War of Independence”
by Hugh Howard. Registration required.
Olmsted Falls Library, 7850 Main St. , Olmsted Falls. 440-235-1150 or cuyahogalibrary. org.
Family Story-time, 7—7:30 p. m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 27. Join us for rhymes, songs, finger-plays
and a story or two. For children ages birth through age 8 with their caregivers.
Huntington Practice SAT Test, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Sept. 15. Follow up, 4—5 p. m. Sept. 26. Get ready for
college by taking a practice SAT exam. Discuss strategies to improve your score, and get tips on preparing for
the real exam. Registration required.
Imaginative Illustrations, 11 a. m. to noon Sept. 29. A hands-on drawing program where children exercise
their imagination while experiencing some basic techniques of cartooning. Grades K-5. Registration required.
小題1:There are many activities for you to choose on Sept. 17 EXCEPT ___________.

A．listening to a speech which is about the war

B．a(chǎn)ttending a discussion about ancient Egyptian pyramids

C．a(chǎn)ttending a program about how to reduce exam anxiety

D．learning about how to leave a good first impression on others

小題2:If you want to study some medical knowledge, you can call ___________.

A．440-871-6392

B．440-333-4700

C．440-777-6211

D．440-235-1150

小題3:If you want to learn how to educate your children, you should contact ___________.

A．Bay Village Branch	B．Fairview Park Branch
C．North Olmsted Branch	D．Olmsted Falls Library

小題4:In order to help yourself find a new job soon, you’d better go to___________.

A．Bay Village Branch and Fairview Park Branch

B．North Olmsted Branch and Olmsted Falls Library

C．Fairview Park Branch and Olmsted Falls Library

D．Fairview Park Branch and North Olmsted Branch

小題5:It is learned from the passage that ___________.

A．you can study music for more than one month in Fairview Park Branch

B．you can get the information about the four branches on the Internet

C．you can choose to take part in all the mentioned events in the afternoon

D．both Don King and Catherine Rokicky are college professors

“I THIRST” 
Each day water-related diseases kill 3,900 of the world’s children.
Across the world, 1.1 billion people have no access to clean drinking water. More than 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation (衛(wèi)生設(shè)備). 
The combination proves deadly. Each year, diseases related to inadequate water and sanitation kill between 2 and 5 million people and cause an estimated 80 percent of all sicknesses in the developing world. Safe drinking water is a precondition for health and the fight against child death rate, inequality between men and women, and poverty.
Consider these facts:
* The average distance that women in Africa and Asia walk to collect water is 6 kilometres.
* Only 58 percent of children in sub-Sharan Africa are drinking safe water, and only 37 percent of children in South Asia have access to even a basic toilet.
* Each year in India alone, 73 million working days are lost to water-borne diseases.
Here are three ways you can help:
1) Write Congress
Current U.S. foreign aid for drinking water and sanitation budgets only one dollar per year per American citizen. Few members of Congress have ever received a letter from voters about clean drinking water abroad.
2) Sponsor a project with a faith-based organization
Many U.S. religious groups already sponsor water and sanitation projects, working with partner organizations can make safe water a reality for thousands of people.
3) Support nonprofit water organizations
Numerous U.S. based nonprofits work skillfully abroad in community led projects related to drinking water and sanitation. Like the sample of non-profits noted as follows, some organizations are large, others small-scale, some operate world-wide, others are devoted to certain areas in Africa, Asia, Latin America. Support them generously.
小題1:The three facts presented in the passage are used to illustrate that ______.

A．poverty can result in water-borne diseases

B．people have no access to clean drinking water

C．women’s rights are denied in some developing countries

D．safe drinking water should be a primary concern

小題2:The intended readers of the passage are _______.

A．Americans	B．overseas sponsors
C．Congressmen	D．U.S. based water organizations

小題3:The main purpose of the passage is to call on people to ______.

A．get rid of water-related diseases in developing countries

B．donate money to people short of water through religious groups

C．fight against the worldwide water shortage and sanitation problem

D．take joint action in support of some nonprofit water organizations

Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30p.m. on Saturday). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m. —8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396—6754 Fax: (412)396—6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification．You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid．Have fun with other course members , afterwards in the clubroom．There are 10 weekly two-hour 1essons (Tuesdays 6 p．m．—8 p．m．)．
Opening Hours：Tuesdays：6：00 p．m．—8：00 p．m．
Phone：(412)396—6644    Fax：(412)396—6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6∶30 p. m.—8∶30 p. m.
Phone: (412) 396—6312    Fax: (412) 396—6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university．The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems．Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation．Also，all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores．
Opening Hours：24 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone：(412)396—6649  Fax：(412)396—6648
Watersports Club:
We are a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing, A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m. —4:00 p.m.
Phone: (412)396—6899  Fax: (412)396—6890
小題1:If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should  join _____    ．

A．Watersports Club

B．Diving Centre

C．Sailing Club

D．Riding School

小題2:If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax _____         

A．(412)396-6648

B．(412)396-6754

C．(412)396-6752

D．(412)396-6890

小題3:You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to  _____ 

A．Watersports Club

B．Diving Center

C．Sailing Club

D．Riding School

小題4:Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Good equipment．

B．Well trained staff members．

C．Various less expensive medicines．

D．Nursery for newly-born babies.

C

	GONE WITH THE WIND Author: Margaret Mitchell ￥25 (in bookstores) ￥18 (online) Gone With the Wind is a best-seller, which tells a story that happened in the American Civil War． Scarlett O’Hara is a woman in the story who is full of energy． She is strong and saves her family but is very selfish at the same time．
A LITTLE PRINCESS Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett ￥18．3 (online) Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin’s ．Her father was very rich and she lived a rich and comfortable life． Then her father died and Sara lost everything． She had to learn to do with her changed life． Her strong character made her able to fight successfully against her poverty (貧窮) and the scorn (嘲笑) of her fellows． It’s an excellent book with 4 tapes for children．
	PETER PAN Author: J．M Barrie ￥15 (in bookstores) ￥12 (online) It is a children’s story full of imagination and adventures, which is about Wendy, John, and Michael Darling’s adventures in Never—Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up． The children are happy and lovely． (with 2 tapes)
UNCLE TOM’S CABIN Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe ￥20 (in bookstores) The most famous novel in American history, Uncle Tom’s Cabin talked about the struggle (斗爭(zhēng)) between free states and slave states during the American Civil War and is as powerful today as when it first came out 150 years ago．
	THE SECRET GARDEN Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett ￥35 (in bookstores) ￥30 (online) Mary Lennox, a sickly orphan (孤兒), finds herself in her uncle’s dark house． Why are so many rooms locked? Why is one of the gardens locked? And what is that crying she hears at night? Through the power of hope, friendship, and the magic (魔法) of nature, the brave girl brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life．

小題1:All of the following books have children as their main characters (主角) except ______．

A．PETER PAN	B．GONE WITH THE WIND
C．A LITTLE PRINCESS	D．THE SECRET GARDEN

小題2:We can know from the passage that _________．

A．there are only three books with tapes

B．we can buy 5 kinds of the above books in bookstores

C．two of the above books are written by Frances Hodgson Burnett

D．THE SECRET GARDEN is ￥5 cheaper in bookstores than online

小題3:Mary brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life with the help of _________．
a．the power of hope   b．friendship    c．her uncle      d．nature’s magic

A．a(chǎn) b c

B．a(chǎn) c d

C．b c d

D．a(chǎn) b d

小題4:Which of the following about the books is mentioned in this passage?

A．What Sara did to help her fellows．

B．Why Peter Pan wouldn’t grow up．

C．What kind of woman Scarlett is．

D．How Marry Lennox came into her uncle’s house．

Television in the United States is free. To pay for programs, there are many advertisements. Often these advertisements are short plays with actors. The following television advertisement is like many others that Americans see daily.
We see a man and his wife at the breakfast table. They have been married for a long time. They are not speaking to each other. They haven't spoken to each other at the breakfast table for years. The husband is reading his newspaper. We can't see his face. The wife looks very bored as she pours a cup of coffee for him. Today, she is using a new kind of coffee for the first time. The husband picks up his cup. He isn't very interested. He tastes his coffee. Suddenly he puts down his newspaper. Something is different.! Can it be the coffee? He takes another taste. It's wonderful! He smiles. He looks at his wife and says in amazement,
"Doris, when did you cut your hair?"
Doris is pleased. She answers, "Two months ago."
Doris asks, "Herbie, when did your hair begin to turn gray?"
He replies, "A long time ago."
Doris says, "Oh, very handsome."
Now they aren't bored any more. Breakfast is different. Has a new kind of coffee changed their lives?
小題1:In the television advertisement, Doris looks bored because ______.     

A．she doesn't like the breakfast that morning

B．she has been married to Herbie for a long time

C．Her husband doesn't care much for her

D．Herbie isn't interested in the breakfast she cooks

小題2:The TV advertisement wants to tell the viewers ______.      .

A．to have an immediate try at the new coffee

B．to have a good laugh at the good couple

C．that a nice breakfast must go with nice coffee

D．that advertisements can certainly increase goods production

小題3:What does the author mean by saying the last sentence?

A．What kind of coffee can change people's lives?

B．How can a new kind of coffee change people's lives?

C．Nice coffee can change one's life.

D．A new kind of coffee costs quite a lot.

小題4:This text is mainly about ______.     

A．who pays for TV programs in the United States

B．what a TV advertisement is usually like in the USA

C．why long married couples dislike speaking to each other

D．what made Herbie and Doris not bored any more

Swim Birthday Parties
Ages 3 and up.
Pool parties are during recreation swim in the 25-yard pool. Each party consists of an hour of celebration in a private room. Parties are for 1—5 children. All non-swimmers or children requiring floatation must be at arm’s length from the pool and accompanied by an adult or guardian.
Please contact Sarah Hagan 762—8384x210.
Fee: Members $ 175/Non-members $225
Youth Fitness Birthday Parties
Leave the party activities to us! Your party package includes:1/2 hour set-up,1 hour program time including equipment,props,etc.1 hour party time for cake,presents,etc.,1/2 hour clean-up time and 1 or 2 hours specialists. Parents supply decorations, food and paper goods. To schedule a Youth Fitness Birthday Party, call Mary Ann Genuario (x282).
Fee:$295 for up to 10 children,$10 each additional child—16 children maximum. Non-member price available upon request.
The Art Spot Birthday Parties
The Art Spot offers a variety of creative fine art parties for Ages 4—Adult! We supply the invitations, a balloon bouquet(花束), paper goods, project materials and a party host; all you need to bring is the cake!
Parties are one and a half hours, the first hour the group create their art project, and last 1/2 hour is for cake and presents! Parties are usually held on Friday nights and weekends but weekday parties are available.
Cost: $21 per child.
Rain or shine there’s no better place than the Art Spot for your child’s next party!
Nursery School Birthday Parties
If planning a party is not your thing, let us do the work for you! We offer a variety of pre-planned parties to choose from. You may also do a combination of 2 parties for boy/ girl parties. All parties are on Saturday afternoons between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and are one and a half hours in length. Parties include a craft or activity and paper goods. You may arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to set-up. To schedule a party please contact Kim Murphy(x214).
Fee(Up to 15 children):$200 Members/ $250 Non-member,$15 each additional child.
小題1:The phrase “be at arm’s length” probably means“      ”.

A．be as careful as possible	B．be as long as an arm
C．be as near as possible	D．be as faraway as possible

小題2:If 12 children take part in Youth Fitness Birthday Parties, they will pay      .

A．$ 455

B．$315

C．$ 200

D．$250

小題3:If your child joins in the Art Spot Birthday Parties, he will       .

A．swim in the 25-yard pool	B．spend half an hour to clean up
C．create his own art project	D．o activities with other kids

小題4:What information can you get from the passage?

A．You can schedule the party when it is convenient for you.

B．The number of people for these parties is limited.

C．ou need to bring nothing to join in the birthday parties.

D．All of these birthday parties center on a special theme.

Write a winning story!
You could win ￡1,000 in this year’s Fiction Prize and have your story printed in Keep Writing magazine. Ten other lucky people will win a cheque for ￡100.
Once again, we need people who can write good stories. The judges, who include Mary Littlejohn, the novelist, Michael Brown, the television reporter, and Susan Hitchins, the editor of Keep Writing, are looking for interesting and original stories. Detective fiction was extremely popular last year, although the competition winner produced a love story. You can write down about whatever you want but here’s some advice to start your thinking:
Write about what you know
This is the advice which every writer should pay attention to and, last year, nearly everyone who wrote for us did exactly that. Love, family, problems with friends ---- these were the main subjects of the stories. However, you need to turn ordinary situations into something interesting that people will want to read about. Make the reader want to continue reading by writing about ordinary things in a new and surprising way.
Get your facts right
It’s no good giving a description of a town or explaining how a jet engine works if you get it wrong. So avoid writing anything unless you’re certain about it.
Hold the reader’s attention
Make the beginning interesting and the ending a surprise. There is nothing worse than a poor ending. Develop the story carefully and try to think of something unusual happening at the end.
Think about the characters
Try to bring the people in your story alive for the reader by using well-chosen words to make them seem real.
Your story must be your own work, between 2,000 and 2,5000 words and typed, double-spaced, on one side only of each sheet of paper.
Even if you’re in danger of missing the closing date, we are unable to accept stories by fax or email. You must include the application form with your story. Unfortunately your story cannot be returned, nor can we discuss our decisions.
You should not have had any fiction printed in any magazine or book in this country ---- a change in the rules by popular request ---- and the story must not have happened in print or in recorded form, for example on radio or TV, anywhere in the world.
Your fee of ￡5 will go to the Writers’ Association. Make your cheque payable to Keep Writing and send it with the application form and your story to:
Keep Writing
75 Broad Street Birmingham
B12 4TG
The closing date is 30 July and we will inform the winner within one month of this date. Please note that if you win, you must agree to have your story printed in our magazine.
小題1:How should writers deal with ordinary situations while writing?

A．They should make them appealing to readers.

B．They should copy others’ ideas.

C．They should change some facts to make them interesting.

D．They should describe them as they are.

小題2:What shouldn’t a writer do?

A．Making the contents interesting.	B．Getting the facts right.
C．Meeting the deadline.	D．Making the end ordinary.

小題3:Writers should present their works in the following ways except that ____________.

A．they should write originally

B．they can type their stories as they like

C．they should follow some rules

D．they should hand in their stories in time

小題4:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Late stories can be faxed if necessary.

B．Entry needs no fee.

C．Winners can have their stories printed in other magazines.

D．All stories should be presented by mail.

In the Night Garden
In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures. A mysterious tide of water appears suddenly next to Igglepiggle. He discovers that he can control it by moving his feet. Excited, he takes it to Makka Pakka who finds it very useful indeed.
Children Under 5
Today on BBC2 from 11:05am to 11:35am
Last of the Summer Wine
To relax, Howard tries a simple trick to change his appearance enough to fool even Pearl. But he soon discovers that taking over someone else's identity can be equally dangerous.
Comedy Sitcoms
Today on G.O.L.D. from 12:40pm to 1: 20pm
The Secret Circle
Cassie is an orphaned teenager who discovers that not only is she a witch but that she is also the key that will unlock a centuries-old battle between good and evil. When Cassie accepts a cute boy's invitation to the school dance, Adam struggles to control his anger.
Today on Sky Living from 10:00pm to 11:00pm
The Kid's Speech
Eleven-year-olds, Reggie and William, and 14-year-old Bethan, are determined to improve their speech. Along with their parents, they start a unique course at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering children. Over two weeks, they open up about their fears and frustrations.
Documentary
Today on BBC1 London from 10:35pm to 11:25pm
小題1: If Mary's little brother is free before noon, which play can he watch?

A．In the Night Garden.

B．Last of the Summer Wine.

C．The Secret Circle.

D．The Kid's Speech.

小題2: Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．Igglepiggle finds something frightening.

B．Howard finds it funny to take over someone else's identity.

C．Adam is very angry when Cassie accepts a boy's invitation.

D．Reggie and William are afraid to improve their speech.

小題3: Which play can be used to inspire children who are afraid to speak in public?

A．In the Night Garden.

B．Last of the Summer Wine.

C．The Secret Circle.

D．The Kid's Speech.

小題4:If you want to watch The Secret Circle you should choose channel ______.
A. BBC2 from 11:05am to 11:35am
B. G.O.L.D. From 12:40pm to 1: 20pm
C. Sky Living from 10:00pm to 11:00pm
D. BBC1 London from 10:35pm to 11:25pm