Obviously, you want to make the most of your precious time, to squeeze every last drop out of the days. Here we've rounded up the best events for you and your family to enjoy in June in Shanghai.
Dog Day Saturdays
On the first Saturday of the month, The Rooster (Jing'an) throws a backyard party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs, Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies. Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends China.
June 6, 3~5p.m., RMB 50. The Rooster (Jing'an).
Shanghai International Literary Festival
The undisputed literary event champion of Shanghai is back! Every type of author is set to appear at this year's fest, including legendary Chinese American writer Amy Tar (The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter's Daughter), Internet business expert Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built) , the Anthill founder Alec Ash (Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China) and many more. Stay tuned for our full festival preview and author features.
June 10 ~ 22, various times, RMB 85 or RMB 150 (for literary lunches). Clam.
Mom to Mom Sale
Sell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by Shanghai mothers. Sellers will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to the charity group, Heart to Heart.
June 21 ~ 22, 2-6p.m. (Sun.) 10a. m. ~ 2p. m. (Mon.), free entry. Shanghai Racquet Club.
Vivienne Westwood — Get a Life
The iconic fashion designer is the subject of this crossover exhibition of Chinese contemporary art and eco-friendly fashion inspired by Westwood's strong stance towards a climate revolution. Participating artists include Sun Xun, Wu Junyong and Zhang Ruyi.
Until June 28, free entry. Chi K11 Art Museum.
1.Who could you possibly meet al Glam on 21, June?
A.Jack Ma. B.Alec Ash.
C.Bonesetter's daughter. D.Joy Luck.
2.Which event is most likely to attract the environmentalists?
A.Dog Day Saturdays. B.Shanghai International Literary Festival.
C.Mom to Mom Sale. D.Vivienne Westwood — Get a Lile.
3.What do Dog Day Saturdays and Mom to Mom Sale have in common?
A.They are organized annually.
B.They take place at the same time.
C.Participants can support charily work.
D.Participants are admitted free of charge.
假定你是李华，大学刚毕业。你看见某公司在China Daily上刊登了一则广告，招聘英文秘书一名，要求如下。请你根据其要求，写一封求职信。
1. 20~25周岁，身体健康，身高1.75米以上；
2.本科以上学历，有工作经验者优先；
3.具备扎实的英语基础，擅长写作。
注意: 1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear sir,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
To get teenagers better involved in creating an environmental friendly society, an activity was called “I Make a Contribution to Environmental Protection” will be organized at the City Square this Sunday. It will start at 9:00 in the morning or end at 5:00 in the afternoon. Volunteers were expected to gather at the school gate at 8:30 am. Then we will walk together to a square to pick up litter. We will also give instructions to passer-by on how to help protect the environment by start in their own backyard.
Those interesting in participating, please sign up at the Student Council office before this Thursday. Please inform Li Hua, the activity director, any suggestions you have about the activity.
We are looking forward to you early participation.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Turning Deserts to Oases
Miracles are occurring in northwest China where stretches of deserts are turning green with thriving trees and luxurious grass. Decades of efforts have resulted 1. victory in the battle against desertification and China has not only achieved the UN sustainable development goal of zero net land degradation by 2030 well ahead of schedule, but also reversed（逆转）the trend of desertification and sandification.
The eco warriors have come up with a series of 2. （success） practices to end desertification, like the farmers’ group in Minqin, 3. county in Gansu Province, northwest China. Their success in fighting the approach of the desert offers important experience for desertification prevention and treatment. It is also the Chinese 4. （wise） for global ecological management.
China has the largest desert area in the world, with the largest number of people 5. （expose） to deserts and sandstorms. It is home to eight major deserts and four major sandy lands, which cover one 6. （five） of its territory. The western and northwestern parts are 7.（serious） affected by desertification.
Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949，the goverment 8. （give） priority to the prevention and control of deserts, 9. is listed as one of the strategic missions of the nation.
Major ecological projects have been carried out to green the country. The Great Green Wall also known as the Three-North Shelter Forest Program, is the biggest tree-planting project in the world, 10. （create） a green barrier to keep the encroaching desert in the north at bay.
Do you remember the last time you spoke to your mother and expressed how much you love her? If you do, when? I am ______ if it was only me but we that tend to have the habit of avoiding ______ how important our parents are to us.
I am not ______ to expressing how much I love my parents. It is not because I am ______ about tilling it, but because I don’t feel like saying it.
But that ______ the moment I learned that my mother had been ______ with stage 3 breast cancer in November 2016. We followed all her ______ advice. For two years, she continued to fight against the big C, going through the ______ of chemotherapy（化疗）and all.
People around did everything they could to help her—______ and mentally. Her co-church goers, uplifting her spiritually whenever she felt like ______, became more than a family to us. All through her journey, I’ve ______ how these people became a part of her. I couldn’t be too______ for their generosity.
However, after nearly two years of ______, that day finally arrived on March 25, 2018.
It wasn’t easy to ______. It wasn’t easy not to ______ what she had done for me and my siblings. I know it isn’t too late to ______ all the things a mother had done to their children. However, only when they aren’t around us can you notice it ______.
This is one of the things we tend to ______—to appreciate whatever our parents do to us. I know it isn’t late for those whose ______ are still around them. Let them know how much you appreciate all their ______. All they have done in your life is just to make sure you are in good condition.
1.A.unsure B.certain C.aware D.skeptical
2.A.pretending B.admitting C.expressing D.approving
3.A.devoted B.delighted C.ashamed D.accustomed
4.A.awkward B.shy C.annoyed D.indifferent
5.A.changed B.stopped C.continued D.disappeared
6.A.diagnosed B.sentenced C.faced D.concerned
7.A.friends’ B.physicians’ C.neighbors’ D.family’s
8.A.danger B.sorrow C.process D.trial
9.A.officially B.practically C.occasionally D.financially
10.A.holding on B.picking up C.taking off D.giving up
11.A.suspected B.experienced C.witnessed D.wondered
12.A.careful B.regretful C.grateful D.thoughtful
13.A.appreciating B.battling C.observing D.challenging
14.A.understand B.admit C.forget D.accept
15.A.notice B.hear C.say D.know
16.A.admire B.appreciate C.enjoy D.value
17.A.more B.often C.seldom D.less
18.A.forgive B.treasure C.remember D.forget
19.A.children B.parents C.colleagues D.siblings
20.A.preference B.expense C.efforts D.achievements
Many people take entry-level jobs in a company for experience and to get their foot in the door. 1. For those who want to get a promotion in the company, the following may be helpful.
Get a Mentor.
A mentor can help you learn how to approach a career, learn the company, and find position openings. 2. They can help to get through the challenges to show that you are a valued employee. Mentors may make a great reference if a person is going for a promotion.
Cautiously Self Promote.
No one likes people who do nothing but boast of their accomplishments and greatness. A person can offer to type up meeting notes and related information and send it out to others in the company. When sending the email there should be the email signature with name and title. 3.
4.
If a person makes a mistake, he should own up to it. This will show that the employee is trustworthy. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes but how a person handles it affects their position in the company. If they handle it correctly, it will show they can take responsibility.
Solve Problems.
Whether you work in a small office, or a big one, space problem solving is essential. Doing so at work can show you’re ready for bigger roles. You also need to consider how complicated projects are handled and look for solutions to make the process easier.
5. If a person shows that they are responsible, can complete the workload, and can work as a team player, they can move up in the company and advance their career.
A.Take Responsibility.
B.Ask for Additional Responsibilities.
C.The more your name is known, the better.
D.They can give tips to do the work efficiently.
E.To get better positions, people need to show they are willing to work.
F.These are ways by which a person can move up ahead in a company.
G.The jobs may be below their level but they offer steady paycheck and advancement.
