What is CQU Student Associate Membership?
Associate Membership gives you the opportunity to become actively involved in the services and facilities offered by the Central Queensland University (CQU) Student Association. Associate Membership offers you a great opportunity to participate in Student Association organized events, where you will meet people who share common interests and different cultural backgrounds.
What is Associate Membership?
Associate Membership of the CQU Student Association is a way in which people other than students are able to become members of the student organization. The benefits of being a part of the progressive student service organization come at a time when it is enlarging its representational base, building an improved University and wider community relationships, and initiating many new and exciting facilities at all Central Queensland University Campus locations. Your input as an Associate Member is crucial to achieving a balanced and equitable provision of services to all persons in the University community.
What are the benefits?
Associate Members receive a membership card and meet entry (discounted or free) criteria equivalent to ordinary members (students) for all Student Association events and functions, including:
Additionally, Associate Members have the opportunity to become involved with the Student Association Board of Directors as an elected member of the Board.
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
1. If you want to make friends with people who share common interests and different cultural backgrounds, Associate Membership is a wise choice.
2. Only students can apply for Associate Membership.
3. If you successfully become an Associate Member, you will enjoy access to club participation for all Associate Members.
4. If you are an Associate Member, you enjoy discounted or free entry to the bars on campus.
5. If you become a member, you will be invited to all Student Association’s Annual Presentations on a variety of common interests.
6. If you were once a member of the University Council, you are eligible to apply for Associate Membership.
7. Associate Members can always participate in any Student Association event with no charge as ordinary members.
8. Students who are enrolled in the university will automatically have a chance to become Associate Members of the Student Association.
Keep the Rules for Recycling at Work
Recycling at work can be as easy as recycling at home. It can reduce your business’s carbon impact and reduce business costs. Here are some tips to set up a recycling system in your workplace:
For simplicity, we would recommend a maximum three bin types for an office recycling system, but these would not necessarily be placed in all locations.
Visit the different work rooms for advice from employees on what can be recycled in the different areas of the office.
Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.
In addition to your business carbon impact, what else can you reduce by recycling at work?
What does the writer think should be carried out in a company before it starts recycling?
Who can help to design and set up the recycling system at your office?
What event does the write mention in addition to an environmental event to inform new schemes for recycling?
What equipment should be gotten rid of to reduce excessive printing documents?
Which recycling bin is recommended for kitchen use?
How to Answer 10 Tough Interview Questions
How to Answer 10 Tough Interview Questions
There’s no worse feeling than when you’re in an interview and the interviewer asks you a question to which you don’t know the answer. The best way to handle this dreaded moment is to go into the interview prepared. Familiarize yourself with a few common difficult questions and arm yourself with answers prepared ahead of time.
Tough question No. 1: “Tell me about yourself.”
This is usually the opening question in an interview, and it’s the perfect moment for you to talk about your accomplishments – not to tell your life history. Your answers should be a quick rundown of your qualifications and experience. Talk about your education, work history, recent career experience, and future goals.
Tough question No. 2: “Why did you leave your last job?”
This is your chance to talk about your experience and your career goals, not to badmouth a former boss or give a list of reasons for your exit. Instead, focus on what you learned in your previous position and how you are ready to use those skills in a new position.
Tough question No. 3: “What are your weaknesses?”
The key to answering this age-old question is not to respond literally. Your future employer most likely won’t care if your weak spot is that you can’t cook, nor do they want to hear the generic responses, like you’re “too detail oriented” or “work too hard.” Respond to this query by identifying areas in your work where you can improve and figure out how your weaknesses can be assets to a future employer. If you didn’t have the opportunity to develop certain skills at your previous job, explain how eager you are to gain that skill in a new position.
Tough question No. 4: “Why were you laid off?”
This question will become more common as the economy continues to slow down. It’s a tough question, however, especially because many workers aren’t told exactly why they were laid off. The best way to deal with this question is to answer as honestly as possible.
Tough question No. 6: “Tell me about the worst boss you ever had.”
Never, ever talk badly about your past bosses. A potential boss will anticipate that you’ll talk about him or her in the same manner somewhere down the line.
Tough question No. 7: “How would others describe you?”
You should always be asking for feedback from your colleagues and supervisors in order to gauge your performance; this way, you can honestly answer the question based on their comments. Keep track of the feedback to be able to give it to an employer, if asked. Doing so will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.
Tough question No. 8: “What can you offer me that another person can’t?”
This is when you talk about your record of getting things done. Go into specifics from your résumé and portfolio; show an employer your value and how you’d be an asset.
Complete the sentences below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.
Interviewees should not tell their life story, but to explain their ( ) and what they have done.
When interviewees are questioned about why they left the previous company, they should not speak ill of a ( ).
Explaining a skill or identifying areas you want to improve in a new position is a good response to the question about ( ).
Interviewees are recommended to explain why they were laid off as ( ) as possible.
The way people think of you can be identified through the ( ) given to you by colleagues and employers.
The question about your strengths should be answered by explaining the details from your ( ).
Tips about Buying a New Car
Before heading out to the dealerships, take some time to do some comparison shopping. Pick up a copy of Consumer Reports or automobile magazines that compare the models. Read about various vehicle “families” and try to determine which size is best for your needs: Do you need a subcompact, a compact, a sedan, a two-door?
Compare the mileage ratings for the various cars or trucks you’re considering. All new cars have window stickers listing the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mileage ratings. These ratings are scientifically determined using state-of-the-art testing facilities that run the cars and trucks through simulated city street and freeway driving. The mileage you get on your vehicle, however, may differ from this rating, depending on your driving habits and the actual vehicle itself.
The EPA mileage rating is a good guide for how much the car will cost you to run. If, for example, you had to make a choice between a sport utility vehicle (SUV) rated at 20 miles per gallon (mpg) and a car rated at 30 mpg, it would be wise to go with the more efficient car with better mileage.
If you traveled 12,000 miles per year at a cost of $2.50 a gallon of gasoline, the 20-mpg SUV will cost you $1,500 to operate. The 30-mpg car would cost $1,000, so you would save $500/year with the 30-mpg car. If you own the car for five years, you will have saved $2,500!
You may also want to consider a hybrid vehicle. While the initial cost may be higher, it will pay itself back in a few years with the gasoline saved.
Besides efficiency and mileage, also consider how much of a car you really need. If you will never venture into the backwoods and ride on hilly, dirt roads; if you only use the car to drive to and from work on the freeway ... do you really need a sport utility vehicle? SUVs, because of their weight and horsepower, are some of the most inefficient vehicles on the market. They typically get only about 16–18 mpg or less around town and 20–24 mpg or less on the freeway.
A smaller car that gets excellent mileage may be what you need for that short daily commute. Most people don’t need a super, ultra-fancy luxury car to go back and forth the 10 or 20 miles to their jobs. If you do commute very long distances, mileage should be a prime consideration along with vehicle comfort and safety.
Another consideration before you buy a car should be how much of the vehicle can be recycled after it has outlived its usefulness. Auto companies are now making vehicles that can be nearly 100 percent recycled: The plastics can be chopped up and reused; the light metal can be stripped off and reused; and the steel can be melted down and re-forged. So, rather than being thrown into a scrap yard to sit and rust, vehicles are disassembled, and the parts recycled back into raw materials.
Finally, when planning a new car purchase, consider an alternative fuel vehicle as your main commuting car. The majority of automobile trips are made by a single person who drives less than 25 miles a day. This is the perfect range for an electric or hybrid vehicle. If you own a company with several vehicles, you may want to consider compressed natural gas (CNG). The cost per mile of using CNG is typically lower than gasoline, and you can refuel them overnight while they are in your parking lot.
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
21. The EPA mileage rating can be different depending on the environment, such as weather conditions.
22. The mileage on your vehicle may vary according to the types of vehicle.
23. Due to low energy efficiency, SUVs are not a good choice for drivers who mainly run around the town or on the freeway.
24. If you are a driver with long commuting distances, you should consider only fuel efficiency when buying a new car.
Tips about Buying a New Car
Before heading out to the dealerships, take some time to do some comparison shopping. Pick up a copy of Consumer Reports or automobile magazines that compare the models. Read about various vehicle “families” and try to determine which size is best for your needs: Do you need a subcompact, a compact, a sedan, a two-door?
Compare the mileage ratings for the various cars or trucks you’re considering. All new cars have window stickers listing the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mileage ratings. These ratings are scientifically determined using state-of-the-art testing facilities that run the cars and trucks through simulated city street and freeway driving. The mileage you get on your vehicle, however, may differ from this rating, depending on your driving habits and the actual vehicle itself.
The EPA mileage rating is a good guide for how much the car will cost you to run. If, for example, you had to make a choice between a sport utility vehicle (SUV) rated at 20 miles per gallon (mpg) and a car rated at 30 mpg, it would be wise to go with the more efficient car with better mileage.
If you traveled 12,000 miles per year at a cost of $2.50 a gallon of gasoline, the 20-mpg SUV will cost you $1,500 to operate. The 30-mpg car would cost $1,000, so you would save $500/year with the 30-mpg car. If you own the car for five years, you will have saved $2,500!
You may also want to consider a hybrid vehicle. While the initial cost may be higher, it will pay itself back in a few years with the gasoline saved.
Besides efficiency and mileage, also consider how much of a car you really need. If you will never venture into the backwoods and ride on hilly, dirt roads; if you only use the car to drive to and from work on the freeway ... do you really need a sport utility vehicle? SUVs, because of their weight and horsepower, are some of the most inefficient vehicles on the market. They typically get only about 16–18 mpg or less around town and 20–24 mpg or less on the freeway.
A smaller car that gets excellent mileage may be what you need for that short daily commute. Most people don’t need a super, ultra-fancy luxury car to go back and forth the 10 or 20 miles to their jobs. If you do commute very long distances, mileage should be a prime consideration along with vehicle comfort and safety.
Another consideration before you buy a car should be how much of the vehicle can be recycled after it has outlived its usefulness. Auto companies are now making vehicles that can be nearly 100 percent recycled: The plastics can be chopped up and reused; the light metal can be stripped off and reused; and the steel can be melted down and re-forged. So, rather than being thrown into a scrap yard to sit and rust, vehicles are disassembled, and the parts recycled back into raw materials.
Finally, when planning a new car purchase, consider an alternative fuel vehicle as your main commuting car. The majority of automobile trips are made by a single person who drives less than 25 miles a day. This is the perfect range for an electric or hybrid vehicle. If you own a company with several vehicles, you may want to consider compressed natural gas (CNG). The cost per mile of using CNG is typically lower than gasoline, and you can refuel them overnight while they are in your parking lot.
Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.
Which type of car is recommended to save gasoline in spite of the high purchase cost?
Which part of the car can be molded back?
Which alternative fuel is recommended to owners operating many cars?
Uncontacted Tribe Filmed in Brazil
It’s like a scene from an Indiana Jones blockbuster – but this time it’s for real. Two men with bows and arrows crouch, ready to fire at the overhead flight. They are ritually painted bright orange with pigment from an Amazonian tree, while just feet behind a figure painted black – a woman in a white loincloth – also stares up into the sky. Other tribesmen emerge from traditional thatched longhouses armed and prepared to fight.
They live in six huts in the depths of the Brazilian rainforest, without any known contact with the “civilized” world, and the body language of the tribe suggests they have a way of life worth defending. From the images collected and posted on the Internet last week, all – adults and children alike – look fit and healthy.
The Brazilian government body said, “We did the overflight to show their houses, to show they are there, to show they exist. This is very important because there are some who doubt their existence.”
However, the release of the images has sparked a debate over whether their way of life is now more at risk because more people are aware of the village’s existence. Their discovery now poses a range of moral dilemmas for the authorities. Should the tribe be left alone to continue their contented sustainable lifestyle for as long as they can? Or should contact be forced, by scientists of good intent, to prepare uncontacted peoples for their inevitable first encounter with the 21st century?
It is impossible to calculate with any accuracy how many tribes of uncontacted people survive in the world’s jungles. The best guess of experts in the field is that around 100 small groups remain, mostly in the Amazonian rainforest – an area the size of Western Europe. Other isolated remnants are also believed to exist in remote areas of densely forested islands, such as Papua New Guinea.
A decade ago, fabled “first contact” was made with the Murunahua group, living in an area to the west of the tribe in last week’s pictures, in the Peruvian jungle. About 100-strong, they were surviving well until illegal loggers came in search of mahogany. David Hill, a researcher for Survival International, has witnessed the aftermath.
“They were forcibly contacted by illegal loggers, who shoot to kill, and since then 50% of them have died. Some were shot, but most died from diseases that were introduced to them,” said Hill. Last year, Hill travelled to Peru to interview the remnants of the tribe. One survivor, Jorge, who was shot in the eye by loggers, told him: “When the loggers made contact with us, we came out of the rainforest. That was when the disease began. From then half of us died.” The group now lives in a more conventional village adopting Western-style clothing and a money-based economy. However, other Murunahua groups still exist, still living the traditional way, in communities deep in the forest.
Hill is delighted that last week’s image of the Acre tribe made global headlines. “It puts pressure on governments to stop the logging,” he said. Then he added, “If you don’t know where they are, then you can’t protect them as well. We would warn sternly against further contact.”
A practical way of protecting the tribes is to come down heavily on the loggers, and the Brazilian government has closed down 28 illegal sawmills in Acre state. Another is deterring the curious. The difficulties of reaching these areas means they are beyond the reach of most Western tourists, which explains the vicarious popularity of programs such as the BBC’s Tribe, in which former army officer Bruce Parry lived with various remote tribes around the world.
Dr. Nicole Bourque believes that contact with friendly outsiders is preferable to conflict with potentially hostile commercial interests, and that the time may be close when uncontacted groups have to be gently eased into the modern age. “It would be better if first contact came from the appropriate people with the right motives and the right medical support, who could prepare them for the future and what might happen.”
The text has twelve sections, A–L. Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.
SECTION C
SECTION D
SECTION G
SECTION H
SECTION I
SECTION J
Uncontacted Tribe Filmed in Brazil
It’s like a scene from an Indiana Jones blockbuster – but this time it’s for real. Two men with bows and arrows crouch, ready to fire at the overhead flight. They are ritually painted bright orange with pigment from an Amazonian tree, while just feet behind a figure painted black – a woman in a white loincloth – also stares up into the sky. Other tribesmen emerge from traditional thatched longhouses armed and prepared to fight.
They live in six huts in the depths of the Brazilian rainforest, without any known contact with the “civilized” world, and the body language of the tribe suggests they have a way of life worth defending. From the images collected and posted on the Internet last week, all – adults and children alike – look fit and healthy.
The Brazilian government body said, “We did the overflight to show their houses, to show they are there, to show they exist. This is very important because there are some who doubt their existence.”
However, the release of the images has sparked a debate over whether their way of life is now more at risk because more people are aware of the village’s existence. Their discovery now poses a range of moral dilemmas for the authorities. Should the tribe be left alone to continue their contented sustainable lifestyle for as long as they can? Or should contact be forced, by scientists of good intent, to prepare uncontacted peoples for their inevitable first encounter with the 21st century?
It is impossible to calculate with any accuracy how many tribes of uncontacted people survive in the world’s jungles. The best guess of experts in the field is that around 100 small groups remain, mostly in the Amazonian rainforest – an area the size of Western Europe. Other isolated remnants are also believed to exist in remote areas of densely forested islands, such as Papua New Guinea.
A decade ago, fabled “first contact” was made with the Murunahua group, living in an area to the west of the tribe in last week’s pictures, in the Peruvian jungle. About 100-strong, they were surviving well until illegal loggers came in search of mahogany. David Hill, a researcher for Survival International, has witnessed the aftermath.
“They were forcibly contacted by illegal loggers, who shoot to kill, and since then 50% of them have died. Some were shot, but most died from diseases that were introduced to them,” said Hill. Last year, Hill travelled to Peru to interview the remnants of the tribe. One survivor, Jorge, who was shot in the eye by loggers, told him: “When the loggers made contact with us, we came out of the rainforest. That was when the disease began. From then half of us died.” The group now lives in a more conventional village adopting Western-style clothing and a money-based economy. However, other Murunahua groups still exist, still living the traditional way, in communities deep in the forest.
Hill is delighted that last week’s image of the Acre tribe made global headlines. “It puts pressure on governments to stop the logging,” he said. Then he added, “If you don’t know where they are, then you can’t protect them as well. We would warn sternly against further contact.”
A practical way of protecting the tribes is to come down heavily on the loggers, and the Brazilian government has closed down 28 illegal sawmills in Acre state. Another is deterring the curious. The difficulties of reaching these areas means they are beyond the reach of most Western tourists, which explains the vicarious popularity of programs such as the BBC’s Tribe, in which former army officer Bruce Parry lived with various remote tribes around the world.
Dr. Nicole Bourque believes that contact with friendly outsiders is preferable to conflict with potentially hostile commercial interests, and that the time may be close when uncontacted groups have to be gently eased into the modern age. “It would be better if first contact came from the appropriate people with the right motives and the right medical support, who could prepare them for the future and what might happen.”
Choose the correct answer.
34 The tribesmen were prepared to fight when they saw the plane because
35 What can be inferred about the tribe from the photographs on the Internet?
36 What do the remaining uncontacted tribes have in common?
37 The Murunahua people's troubles began because they
38 To the tribe, loggers were kind of people who
39 The popularity of programmes has caused
40 Dr. Nicole Bourque assumes that