Summer Activities

Students should read the list with their parents/careers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised（定下来）, parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their child’s choices.

Which boy hasn’t dreamed of being a cool secret agent (特工)? The wonderful fighting abilities and the world-saving adventures are much more colourful than most people’s everyday lives. Well, Cody Banks is just like any other boy, except that he is not just dreaming. He has a big secret his friends never know about. He was trained to be a spy (间谍) by a special CIA programme, which was made to look like a summer camp. He learned high-speed driving, hand-to-hand fighting and the use of high-tech tools.

After proving he could become a young hero by saving a baby from a runaway car, Banks gets his first real task. He must make friends with a popular girl at school, Natalie Connors. Then, he must spy on her father, a scientist who has developed a dangerous technology. Banks must stop a group of bad people from forcing Natalie’s father into using the technology to endanger the world.

The CIA may have taught him first-class self-defence moves, but they didn’t show him how to talk to girls. Banks has zero ability when it comes to dealing with girls. How can he get around his problem and get an invitation to the girl’s upcoming birthday party? Will he finally become Natalie’s boyfriend and find out whatever he can about her father’s work?

Agent Cody Banks has everything that young people are interested in: big explosions, breathtaking performances and funny girl-dating experiences. It was listed No.2 in the American box office last week.

“This story is interesting and fun for the whole family to enjoy, and especially cool for young boys.” said Paul Perkins, a film reviewer in the US.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world, for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.

★The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).

★The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users

★The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

Babysitter Wanted

I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then additional times as needed. Applicant should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, drug-free, and have experience caring for babies. A college student looking for a part-time job is also OK. The pay is $ 10 an hour.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reply to: rebecharv @ aol.com or call 800-4964. It is urgent!

Office Manager wanted

A company is looking for a full-time manager to be in charge of the business aspects. Strong skills are needed in organization and business management. The office manager is responsible for keeping financial records, so he/she should be familiar with computer.

Please send your resume to jim @ californiaaquatics. com or call 800-6978.

Waiter/ Waitress wanted

Specialty Restaurant is looking for an experienced and well seasoned waiter/ waitress. A knowledge of wines and fine dining experience are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.

If you're interested, please reply to job-tkupe 1329358152 @ craigslist. org.

This is a part-time job. Please, no phone calls about this job!

Office Cleaner Wanted

Looking for Part-time work?

Position available in the Mississauga area!

Part-time 4 hours per day from 10: 00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Duties include:

--Clean Washrooms

--Dust Furniture

-- Mopping floors

--Other general cleaning

Some experience is necessary

Pay: $ 15 per hour

Reply to: job-p3b7u-1365632206 @ craigslist.org or call 800-8197

Google, the leading company in self-driving technology, has completely renewed its development program. Previously, Google had cars built by other companies, but now it will start building its own cars.

For the past four years, Google’s technicians had been working on a way to return control to the human driver’s steering wheel (方向盘) in a dangerous situation. However, Google now says that the switch from automation to human control will not be possible anytime soon. Google’s heads realized that relying on a human that may be reading, working, or sleeping to take over in an emergency wouldn’t work. So what’s the solution?

Google has started to build a series of 100 experimental electric cars that look like a Smart car or Fiat 500. The only difference? There is no steering wheel, gas pedal (油门) and brake. The only things a human passenger controls are a red “e-stop” button for panic stops and a start button. The car’s face is designed to make it seem friendly and help people accept self-driving technology.

Google employees had taken part in long experiment, in which they used self-driving vehicles to work every day. There were no crashes. This is a major change from competing self-driving projects. Mercedes Benz, BMW and Volvo have all developed some self-driving cars, but none completely eliminate the driver. For example, the Mercedes Benz cars will stop if the driver takes his hands off the wheel for over ten seconds.

Google will limit its early cars to a top speed of 25 miles per hour for safety reasons. These cars are designed to drive in or around cities, not on highways. However, a Google engineer commented that once their safety has been proven, there will be no limit to the speed. In the near future, Google’s self-driving cars may make our roads much safer, and of course drivers may feel more relaxed on the way.

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A 13-year-old American boy on Saturday became the youngest climber to conquer Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain.

       Jordan Romero from Big Bear, California, climbed up the 8,850-meter summit (峰顶) from the Tibetan side. On the same day, a Nepali (尼泊尔的) man, Apa Sherpa, broke his own world record of climbing Everest when he reached the summit for the twentieth time. Apa Shepa’s team set off from Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, last month, heading for the base camp (大本营) on the Chinese side of the mountain.

       “The team has just called in and believe that they are standing on top of Mt. Everest,” Romero’s blog said. “Their dreams have now come true. Everyone is happy.”

       The climbing has put Romero one step closer to reaching his goal of climbing the highest mountains on all seven continents (大洲). “It is just a goal.” Romero said. He had already climbed five peaks (高峰), and needs to climb only Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, to hit his goal.

       The youngest person before to climb Everest was 16-year-old Temba Tsheri Sherpa of Nepal. Romero climbed together with a team including his father Paul and three local guides. He wanted to pick a small piece of rock from the top of the world and wear it in a necklace.

       While Nepal insists that anyone planning to climb Mount Everest must be at least 16. China does not have any age restrictions (限制). Some mountain climbers haven’t agreed with the Romero family for letting him try it but his father said the climbing from the Chinese side is less dangerous.

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  FOR THE GOLDING DAD：Want to show Dad some love on the golf course? Try the personalized “I Heart Dad” golf ball set so that Dad can get some love when things get rough．

There is also a custom(定制)silver golf ball marker called “Kiss My Putt”．You can customize it with up to two words．1ike“Best Dad” or “Best Grandpa”．

  FOR THE STRESSED OUT DAD：Established in 2009，Level Naturals uses ingredients (原料)that are all organic．Their soaps and bath bombs are quite popular! And you can even try a shower bomb that transforms your home into a spa．Just drop the shower bomb near your feet under water，but away from the drain(下水道)．Dad’s stress will melt away thanks to the organic ingredients and eucalyptus(桉树)smell mixed with the steam．

  FOR THE DADDY ATHLETE：If your man is paying more attention to exercise and health，then how about a Smart Fit Band? These bands track your food，fitness activities and sleep．They even include social media and historical data to keep you motivated，plus some amazing free workouts from famous trainer Shawnee Harkins．

  FOR THE DAD WHO LOVES THE GREAT OUTDOORS：It’s a timeless gift that makes everyone smile：a Schwinn bike．Dad can ride it around with the kids or get his mountain guy on for fitness outings．

  GIVE YOUR DAD THE GIFT OF BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES：Give him the gift of the stories you share，written in your own words．And when you have finished，this book will be a keepsake—a commemoration of his love，his hard work，and everything he means to you．