Island University has a competition for middle school students.

Read about the competition on their web site.

School Competition

 Students! Here is your chance to help the physically disabled(残疾人). Think out a robot or a machine to help them live better. There'll be three prizes. The winning schools will each get $15,000. Read the information below:

        What do you have to do?

·Try to know problems faced by the physically disabled in Hong Kong. Write a 200-word article on the difficulties these people have to suffer each day.

·Try to know modern inventions that help the physically disabled. Then think out a robot or a machine that will improve the lives of the physically disabled. Draw your invention. You can make as many drawings as you like to show your invention. You can even make a small model of your invention.

· Write a short description of your invention.

Who can join?

All middle school students in Hang Kong.

So, come on! Join the competition, and get the chance!

1.Where can you find the information?

2.Why is the school competition held?

3.What prize will each winning school get?

4.How many words should be written on the difficulties the disabled have to suffer each day?

5.Who can join the competition?

Writing (20’)
A: Write a short article between 50 and 80 words. Use all the words given below. (8’)
pressure, stressed, important, relax, favorite

- Will you please write a short passage on "Meteor Garden" and_______ it to me this evening?

- What about tomorrow?  My computer doesn't work okay now.

A. give                     B. e-mail                  C. take                     D. bring

Invitation

The White family invites all the exchange students to a Barbecue Party. Saturday, July 3rd, 2～6 p.m.   Summer Concert

Listen to local jazz group Blue Wind in Central Park! The concert is free. Everyone is welcome! Sunday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m.

Great Short Story Competition

Are you under sixteen years old? Do you want to win a free trip to Disneyland? All you have to do is to write a short story containing these three words: monster, thrilling and Disneyland. Write your story now and email it to Rebecca@163.com before July 30. Waiters Wanted

Age: between 20 and 40

Language: one foreign language (English or French) Requirements: ◆must be willing to work late ◆must be outgoing and friendly

Working place: Red Rose Restaurant

Tel: 0431—82233301

1.The Barbecue Party will be held on _____.

A．Saturday          B．Sunday           C．Tuesday           D．Monday

2.Monster, ______ and Disneyland are the three words need to be contained in the story.

A．thrilled           B．outgoing          C．friendly           D．thrilling

3.If you want to be a waiter, your age must be between ______ to 40.

A．6                B．16               C．20               D．30