The Bureau of Labor Statistics recommends some high-paying jobs.
Construction and Building Inspector
Construction and building inspectors inspect construction sites and buildings to make sure that the structures meet all requirements. Many construction and building inspectors have a certificate from a local or community college, although others have a two-year associate's degree instead.
Salary: about $ 70,710 per year
Web Developer
Web developers design and develop websites. They create the look of the site and handle the website's performance, speed, and capacity. Web developers might work for computer system design companies, or for marketing firms or departments, or be self-employed. While some web developers have an associate's degree in web design, others have a certificate in web development instead.
Salary: about $ 63,760 per year
Architectural and Civil Drafter
An architectural and civil drafter creates drawings of the structural features of buildings, or creates maps of civil engineering projects. Most drafters have training in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), engineering, mechanical drawing, and other design and engineering skills. This training can be from a certificate program, a two-year program, or even a four-year program.
Salary: about $ 56,830 per year
Sheet Metal Worker
A sheet metal worker constructs and/or installs products made of thin sheet metal. This work might involve measuring and marking dimensions on sheets, drilling holes in sheets, carrying large sheets, and so on. Sheet metal workers learn their work through a certificate program from a technical school.
Salary: about $ 50,400 per year
【小题1】Which job provides the highest income according to the text?| A．Construction and Building Inspector. | B．Web Developer. |
| C．Architectural and Civil Drafter. | D．Sheet Metal Worker. |
| A．They inspect websites. | B．They are good at marketing. |
| C．They can be self-employed. | D．They need CADD training. |
| A．Engineering skills. |
| B．Computer knowledge. |
| C．A certificate or a degree. |
| D．Technical school experience. |
Name: Off the Beaten Path
Cover price: $30.00
Our price: $l9.80
The best-selling Reader’s Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It spotlights over l, 000 of the United States’ most overlooked must-see destinations.
Name: Container Gardens by Number
Cover price: $l5.95
Our price: $9.49
A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.
Name: Best Weekend Projects
Cover price: $l7.95
Our price: $l3.96
Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
Name: l80l Home Remedies
Cover price: $40.00
Our price: $29.96
Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound. Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters to allergies, and hiccups.
【小题1】How much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?| A．$6.46. | B．$l0. 20. | C．$l3.96. | D．$l9.80. |
| A．Off the Beaten Path. | B．Container Gardens by Number. |
| C．l80l Home Remedies. | D．Best Weekend Projects. |
| A．To share his opinion about the books with readers. | B．To advise readers to read more in spare time. |
| C．To share the pleasure of reading with readers. | D．To advise readers to buy their books. |
Am I eligible?
You can apply for the programme if
You’re a native English speaker or fluent in English
You have lots of experience working with children
You’re 18-30 years old
You can be at camp no later than June 20th and stay for at least 8-10 weeks
You can still apply if you’re 17, but you must turn 18 before 1st June 2017. If you meet those requirements and are looking for an amazing experience this summer, then apply here!
What kind of camp will I be working at?
The majority of placements are in traditional camps, which could be coed or have only female or male campers. All-girls and all-boys camps will usually have both male and female counselors(顾问), and often a brother or sister camp nearby.
Depending on your preferences and skills, you could also work at a specialty camp, special needs camp, or camp for disadvantaged youth. You should be as open-minded about your camp as possible.
Will I get paid?
Yes. The amount of pocket money you earn varies based on your age, qualifications, and the type of camp you work in. It will probably be between $750-$1,200. If you are returning to your camp from last year or secure your own placement, you will negotiate your salary directly with the camp.
| 18 years old | $800-$850 |
| 19-20 years old | $900-$1,000 |
| 21+ years old | $1,000-$1,100 |
You will earn an additional $100 if you are lifeguard certified.
You will earn an additional $100 if you work at a Special Needs camp.
Counsellors who are hired as senior staff sometimes receive additional pocket money at the discretion(决定) of the camp.
What skills and/or experience do I need to have?
The most important skills are that you’re great with kids, lots offun, and up ofr the challenge. You should have experience working with children, but it doesn’t need to be formal teaching experience. You should also have a specialised skill that you can teach, because most counsellors are hired as activity instructors. For a list of common activities that you could specialise in, please click here.
【小题1】Who is most likely to get the job as a summer camp counsellor?
| A．A person with limited knowledge of English. |
| B．A person experienced in dealing with kids. |
| C．A person over 30 years of age. |
| D．A person turning 18 in 1st June. |
| A．Applicants should be able to take up the challenges. |
| B．Applicants will get paid at the discretion of the camp. |
| C．Applicants with teaching experience are badly needed. |
| D．Applicants will be randomly assigned to a certain camp. |
Growing Green Thumbs
Callie’s Kids by Calloway Nursery
Denton, 940/591-8865;
Flower Mound, 972/691-2650;
Lewisville, 972/315-3133.
www.mytexasgarden.com
LEARN: Kids ages 5-12 can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with a parent/caregiver’s supervision at 9:30 am on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45-minute session (beginning on June 2). Preregistration online is required.
COST: Free
Denton Children’s Community Garden
2200 Bowling Green Ave., Denton, 940/349-2883.
www.dcmga.com
LEARN: Join the weekend work at the community garden, where caregivers, parents and master gardeners help children of all ages plant new vegetables, water the plants, harvest from the gardens and more. The instructors also lead games about nutrition, good and bad insects and more. 10 am-5 pm on Saturdays.
COST: Free
Coppell Community Gardens
255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell.
www.copp11communitygarden.org
LEARN: Kids of all ages (with a parent/caregiver) can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden (255 Parkway Blvd.) or Ground Delivery Garden (450 S. Denton Tap Road). Children will have the opportunity to till (耕) the ground, plant vegetables, harvest from the garden and more. Master gardeners are available on site; all harvested foods are either sold at the community's farmers’ market or donated to the area food bank. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 am.
COST: Free
【小题1】If a child wants to plant in the Calloway gardens, he / she ______.| A．needs to register online before hand |
| B．should be present every Wednesday morning |
| C．must be under supervision throughout the year |
| D．can visit www.dcmga.com for more information |
| A．All the three gardens are based in Denton. |
| B．Experts in Calloway Gardens are tipped for their instructions. |
| C．Kids in Coppell Community Gardens may take harvests home. |
| D．Activities in Denton Children’s Community Gardens are entertaining. |
| A．a food industry in bad need of funding |
| B．a website promoting gardening facilities |
| C．an institution offering learning programs |
| D．an association publicizing botanical gardens |
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