Follow these tips to start a book drive in your neighbourhood or school. Before your book drive. Identify your volunteers. Recruit a committee of volunteers to assist you with planning and pick-ups on collection days.
Decide on the logistics(组织工作).
* Determine where to hold the book drive.
Good locations include:small retail businesses or local schools. You don’t have to choose just one. You can ask businesses all over your area to collect books for the drive.
* Choose an appropriate time to hold the book drive. Join forces with an already-scheduled community event,or take advantage of a national celebration.
* At each collection location，ask for approval from management(管理层),and place boxes in a highly visible area.
* Determine what type of books you want to collect and what age group you are targeting. Your range can be as wide or narrow as you like.
* Determine the length of your book drive. A typical one lasts 2～3 weeks.
* Select who is going to receive the books.
Organize your materials. You will need boxes to distribute to business storage space for the collected books and flyer(传单)to advertise your drive.
Plan a kick-off event. Host a party,and ask each attendee to bring a book.
During your book drive
Motivate people. Organize a competition to inspire friends,neighbors,other parents,club members to donate books. Keep track of which location or which individual contributes the most books. Recognize the donors with certificates or awards.
Spread the word. The most successful way to gather books is to ask your personal networks to contribute. Make these requests in person or by phone. To reach a large audience:Hang flyer in grocery stores and schools (with permission).
After your book drive
Sort your books. Count the number of books you collected, and sort them by age range or where they will be donated.
Review. Get your committee together to consider what worked and what didn’t. Document changes to make your next book drive even better.
【小题1】When can you hold a book drive best in your neighbourhood?| A．On weekday evenings. | B．When stores are closed. |
| C．At the beginning of a new term. | D．During the National Day holiday. |
| A．By holding reading activities. | B．By rewarding donors with prizes. |
| C．By putting on shows during the event. | D．By placing collection boxes here and there. |
| A．Promote the drive online. | B．Choose donors of the books. |
| C．Sum up the experience and lessons. | D．Make a detailed plan for the next book drive. |
Best Places for Teens
Vista Verde Guest Ranch
What you can do here varies with the season. Summer is for horses, cookouts, hiking and barn dances, while winter is for skiing, sleigh（雪橇）rides, hot baths and hot chocolates. The ranch even offers a tween club for ages 11 to 13 and a teen club for ages 14 to 17, both of which include activities like horseback riding, cow herding, paddle-boarding and late-night bonfires.
Club Med Resort
Club Med Resort offers a range of programs created specifically for older children and teens. For ages 11 to 17, it offers Passworld spaces—customized areas for teens with sporting and artistic activities, dance floors, video games, and more. Teenagers can also try their luck on the high swing as they learn to balance, or simply enjoy relaxing along the beach.
Mohonk Mountain House
Surrounded by 40,000 acres of forest and protected wildlife, the House offers teens a natural escape from the city life. The property’s teen program, designed for kids ages 13 to 17, includes tomahawk throwing, mountain bike tours, hiking, disc golf and more.
Grand Velas Resort
It offers tailored teen clubs for ages 13 to 18, offering extensive game rooms with pool tables, air hockey, pingpong and more, along with karaoke sets and a dance floor. Teens who need a break from parents while on vacation can talk with new friends and enjoy teen-friendly snacks and cocktails while taking in beautiful ocean views along the beach.
【小题1】What can teens do at Club Med Resort?| A．Enjoy swinging. |
| B．Go for sleigh rides. |
| C．Learn dancing from experts. |
| D．Take mountain bike tours. |
| A．The perfect environment to live in. |
| B．An escape from parents and school. |
| C．The best ground for hunting wildlife. |
| D．A relaxing place to get close to nature. |
| A．Club Med Resort. |
| B．Grand Velas Resort. |
| C．Vista Verde Guest Ranch. |
| D．Mohonk Mountain House. |
Events at the Fleet Science Center
Superpower Dogs
Join an adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world’s most amazing dogs on the big screen. No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates(讲述) this inspiring true story about remarkable dogs that save lives.
Time: March 2, 2:00 pm
Price: Adult (Age 13-65) $21; Junior (Age 3-12) $18; Senior (Age 65+) $19
The Sky Tonight
Early show: March 4, 7: 00 pm to 8: 00 pm
Late show: March 4, 8: 15 pm to 9: 15 pm
Join us for a tour of the solar system. Journey through the universe with us as we explore a new topic each month.
Price: Adult (age 13-65) $19; Junior (Age 3-12) $17; Senior (Age 65+) $18
Make-It Workshop
We invite you to stop by Studio X to try your hand at making. Make-It Workshop activities change monthly and fees vary.
Participants can purchase tickets at Studio X on the day of the workshop.
Time: March 7, 11: 30 am to 3: 30 pm
Suds & Science
Sometimes, the most interesting discussions occur over a beer or a glass of your favorite wine. That’s the concept behind Suds &Science, a monthly event that brings scientists face-to-face with the general public in a neighborhood bar.
Location: Thorn Brewing, 3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104
Time: March 8, 6: 30 pm to 8: 00 pm
Time: March 8, 6: 30 pm to 8: 00 pm
Price:＄6 at the door. Food & drinks are available for purchase. Please come early to place your orders at the bar, as staff will not be available to take orders during the event.
【小题1】How much should a grandpa aged 70 with a kid aged 3 pay for the film-watching event?| A．$35. | B．$36. | C．$37. | D．$38. |
| A．At 8: 00 pm. | B．At 8: 30 pm. |
| C．At 9: 00 pm . | D．At 9:15 pm. |
| A．It is a hands-on activity. | B．It needs advance reservations. |
| C．It has Chris Evans narrate a story. | D．It includes a tour of the solar system. |
What Is Covered under Contents?
Under the “Contents” section your possessions — which you do not have to be listed — will be protected on “new for old” basis where items will be replaced as new — regardless of their age or condition.
“Contents” include books, radios, audio and video players, TVs, jewellery, home computers, furniture, household goods, other electrical equipment and sports equipment. They will be insured as follows:
Theft
Fire, Lighting, Explosion
Malicious(恶意) Damage
Storm, Flood and other natural disasters
But new-for-old cover does not include clothing and linen.
Where Does Cover Apply?
Anywhere in Australia whether in:
Your Living Place While at College
Your Parents’ Home or Any Temporary Residence(临时住处) — where you are staying when away from College
Your College or Students’ Union Building
College Storage during Vacations
Plus The Following Benefits Included Free
Loss or Damage to:
Gas, water and electricity meters and telephones — up to$300
TVs and videos rented in your name
Library books — up to $300
Daily things bought — up to $500 as to cover described under “Contents”
College or Landlord’s Possessions in your rooms by Fire or Theft (if you are legally responsible — up to $2,000)
Personal Money: from your room — up to $60
PLUS fraudulent(欺诈) use of your Credit Card — up to $1,000
【小题1】If you lose an old video player, the insurance company will _____.
| A．replace it with a new one |
| B．pay you up to $30 in insurance |
| C．pay you nothing for it is old |
| D．replace it with a used one |
| A．Your household goods will not be insured due to natural disasters. |
| B．Your computer is insured when you are away from college. |
| C．You can be paid $2,000 for fraudulent use of your Credit Card. |
| D．Your rented car is completely insured if it is damaged. |
| A．audio and video players, TVs |
| B．jewellery, library books |
| C．clothing, linen and cars |
| D．furniture, home computers |
| A．if you lose a radio you can get another one |
| B．if you have your possessions stolen outside Australia they are not insured |
| C．if a fire breaks out in your room you can get everything back |
| D．if your jewellery is stolen you will be paid as much as $300 |
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