Question

【题目】Posted: Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Organization: YMCA Camp Campbell Outdoor Science School

Location: Boulder Creek, CA

Details:

Under direction of the Associate Program Director, naturalists work to plan, prepare, and carry out an integrated (综合的) science curriculum. This curriculum emphasizes basic principles of conservation biology, develops environmental awareness, imitates YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and is aligned with the California state framework and the Next Generation Science Standards.

Naturalists lead groups of fifth-and sixth-grade students from diverse backgrounds through a 4-day learning experience that is appropriately adapted to the needs of the group and seasonal climate.

Naturalists are assigned to work with 2-6 cabin leader volunteers a week and provide an evaluation of the volunteers. Naturalists share in a variety of camp- and program-related duties, including running of meals, recreational programs/activities, and evening duties.

Minimum Requirements:

BA or BS, preferably in the field of science or environmental studies.

One year of teaching experience or 2 years’ working on a science-related field project.

Strong human and public relation skills required.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, volunteers, teachers, and parents.

Must have good decision-making skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Ability to manage group sizes between 20-250 students.

A background in natural sciences, environmental and recreational activities is preferred.

A familiarity with outdoor education and teaching techniques used outdoors is preferred.

Must have general knowledge of needs and behavior of school age children.

A bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

Compensation Information:

$520-560/ week, depending on experience.

Full medical benefits and paid holidays and sick time.

【1】According to the passage, we can know that YMCA ________.

A. offers courses on how to be a volunteer

B. welcomes naturalists from various backgrounds

C. pays naturalists according to the group sizes they manage

D. provides outdoor courses for students

【2】The passage is mainly intended to ________.

A. promote and popularize outdoor teaching

B. show YMCA’s expectations of its students

C. introduce the social functions of YMCA

D. look for naturalists meeting certain criteria

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【解析】本文是一则广告，是关于YMCA Camp Campbell Outdoor Science School的招聘信息。

【1】细节理解题。根据Details中Naturalists share in a variety of camp- and program-related duties, including running of meals, recreational programs/activities, and evening duties.可知，YMCA为学生提供野营项目，也就是户外课程。故选D。

【2】主旨大意题。根据Details中Naturalists are assigned to work with 2-6 cabin leader volunteers a week and provide an evaluation of the volunteers. Naturalists share in a variety of camp- and program-related duties, including running of meals, recreational programs/activities, and evening duties.以及下文的Minimum Requirements和Compensation Information可知，这篇文章主要是为了寻找符合一定标准的自然学家，也就是招聘广告。故选D。