【推荐1】Starting in 1972, the National Park Administration set up a policy for forest fires called Natural Burn. It was acknowledged that some forest fires, such as those caused by lightning, were necessary for forests to maintain balanced ecosystems, so the fire should be allowed to burn.

However, a big fire in Yellowstone National Park in 1988 caused this policy to be abandoned since the fire was at first allowed to burn yet soon out of control. As a result, the fire of 1988 destroyed much of Yellowstone, which is America’s oldest and most beloved national park. Massive areas of plants were destroyed, and large empty spaces and acres of burned and blackened trees greeted visitors. The rivers and streams were choked with ash, and the ecosystem of the park was changed beyond repair.

In addition, great numbers of animals were killed by the fires that burned out of control. The fires were driven by high winds, moving as many as ten miles a day. Many small animals died in the flames. The fires’ rapid advances gave the wildlife little chance to escape. Even today, few of these small forest animals have returned to live in the park.

In the years immediately following the fires, the numbers of visitors declined rapidly. No one was interested in seeing a blackened and treeless park on vacation. Yellowstone had previously been famous for its amazing views and unique geological formations such as the Old Faithful Geyser. But now its reputation as America’s wonder is damaged permanently.

1. Why was Natural Burn adopted as a policy?

A．Because some forest fires were impossible to put out.

B．Because forest fires were started by lightning accidentally.

C．Because some forest fires were good for the balance of nature.

D．Because it was approved officially by National Park Administration.

2. What was the main reason for so many animals being killed in the big fire?

A．Strong winds contributed to the fire a lot.	B．Big Winds were blown from high places.
C．The animals moved only ten miles a day.	D．Many animals lived by rivers chocked with ash.

3. What can we infer about Yellowstone from paragraph 2?

A．Yellowstone fire in 1988 was under control at first.

B．The seriousness of Yellowstone forest fire was unexpected.

C．The ecosystem of the park was slightly damaged by the fire.

D．Yellowstone is no longer a national park after the forest fire.

4. Where is the text probably from?

A．A guide book.	B．A news report.
C．A commercial ad.	D．A geography magazine.

【推荐2】Sri Lanka is regarded as a best destination in the world to travel. It’s full of natural beauty, wildlife, rich cultures and traditions, etc. Green surroundings, ancient places, beautiful sights and fine beaches are some of them. We have packed most of the important attractions in Sri Lanka just for four days and organized them in the best way to explore. A good English-speaking driver will be there throughout your stay in Sri Lanka.

What’s included

√Bottled water

√Air-conditioned vehicles

√Very good hotels for 3 nights

√Fuel surcharge

√Breakfast (4)

×Entrance tickets to attractions

Departure & return

We can pick you up from the airport. All you have to do is share your arrival flight details. Further, we can pick you up from the hotel where you are staying.

What to expect

Day 1: Day in beautiful Kandy; 6 stops

Day 2: Sigiriya, Dambulla and wildlife hunting tours; 4 stops

Day 3: Day for the upcountry Sri Lanka with a scenic train ride; 8 stops

Day 4: Day for the beach and city tours; 7 stops

Additional information

*Confirmation will be received at the time of booking

*Wheelchairs can be used

*Near public transportation

*Baby seats available

Cancellation (取消) policy

For a full refund (退款), cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

1. Which of the following may require an extra payment?

A．Having breakfast in the hotel.

B．Being picked up from the airport.

C．Admission tickets for attractions.

D．Getting into an air-conditioned car.

2. When can visitors travel by train?

A．On Day 1.

B．On Day 2.

C．On Day 3.

D．On Day 4.

3. What should visitors do to receive a full refund according to the text?

A．Call off the trip at least a day ahead of time.

B．Provide the correct bank account.

C．Learn more about the cancellation policy.

D．Provide the correct ID number.

【推荐1】Apply for a Library Card
Any person who lives, works or attends school in New York   State is qualified to receive a New York Public Library card free of charge.
Adults and teen users may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location. Applications for children ages 11 and under must be completed in person, and require the signature of a parent or guardian.
When you apply for a card online, you will receive a 7-digit temporary barcode(条形码). This allows you to set a PIN (personal Identification Number).
After you receive your permanent barcode, which is required to borrow materials, search library databases, or reserve a computer, you must validate(使……生效) your card.
Renew or Validate Your Card
All adults, teen and child library cards for cardholders in New York City and areas of New York State outside of New York City expire(期满) and must be renewed every three years. New library card applicants who applied for a card online must validate their card before full cardholder privileges can be extended.
Cardholders in New York City must visit any New York Public Library location to present the required forms of identification in order to renew or validate their card.
Cardholders from areas of New York States outside of New York City may email scans or copies of the required forms of identification to patronaccounts@nypl.org.
Forget Your PIN?
If you provide the library with a valid email address, you can click on the Forget Your PIN? link on the login(登陆) screen of either Biliocommons or the Classic Catalog. A link with instructions on changing your PIN will be sent to the email address on your account, giving you a brief period of time to update your information. You must select a 4-digit number PIN, with no repeating or obvious charaters (e.g. 1234 or 2222).
If you have not provided us with a valid email address, you have to visit a library location with valid identification to have a staff member reset your PIN for you.
1. If a 10-year-old boy wants to receive a New York Public Library card, he       .

A．can either apply online or in person.

B．can ask his parents to apply for him.

C．has to visit a library location in person.

D．has to apply in person with a partner or guardian.

2. Which is different for cardholders in New York City and those from areas of New York State outside of New York City？

A．The full cardholder privileges.

B．The way they apply for a card.

C．The period of validity of their card.

D．The way they renew or validate their cards.

3. Which of the following may be a suitable PIN for a library card?

A．5862

B．1357

C．4321

D．7777

【推荐2】Cultural Diversity Week 2019 Mini Grants (拨款) Guideline

To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week (CDW) 2019 in March, Banyule City Council (Australia) is offering mini grants of up to $300 for people to learn more about Victoria's cultural and religious diversity.

Who can apply?

Clubs, community groups and schools that are located within Banyule can apply for the mini grant.

What can the grant be used for?

1) Supporting your group, club or school to attend a cultural museum.

2) Hosting your own event and inviting a guest speaker or cultural performer.

Museum visits

Melbourne has a number of fantastic museums that display different cultures. A list of suggested cultural museums is included in this document. But you can also visit other museums.

Hosting your own event

The grant can be used to invite a musician, dancer or guest speaker from the Victorian multicultural community to perform at your event. For a list of speakers and performers, visit www.multicultural.vic.gov.au.

To apply for the grant

To apply for the grant visit banyule.smartygrants.com.au. Applications must be sent by 27 January 2019. You will need to provide the following information:

1) Tell us in 100 words or less how your group would benefit from the cultural education experience.

2) Tell us the museum you plan to attend or which cultural performer or guest speaker you will invite.

3) Provide a budget of your activity and the number of people who will take part.

4) If possible, tell us when the event or museum visit will be held.

We encourage applications from groups that intend to hold their event or museum visit during Cultural Diversity Week March 2019. If this is not possible, at the latest, the event or museum visit must occur before the end of April 2019.

If you have any questions please contact the Community and Social Planning team on 9490 4222. You will be informed (通知) of the result of your application by 17 February 2019.

1. Which of the following can make a request for the grant?

A．A local school.	B．A young performer.
C．A cultural museum.	D．A city office.

2. What should be included in the application?

A．How much money will be spent on your event.

B．The cultural events held in your community.

C．How you understand Cultural Diversity Week.

D．A description of your event in at least 100 words.

3. When will you know whether you have been offered the grant?

A．By 27 January 2019.	B．By 17 February 2019.
C．By the end of April 2019.	D．By the end of March 2019.

【推荐3】The following books have come out recently, and possibly you would like to read them.

Book Name	Author	Price	Introduction
This Atmosphere of Love	Franklin Bass Jr.	Paperback S13 E-book $4	This Atmosphere of Love shares Franklin Bass Jr.’s collection of poems from 2008 to 2012 that speaks about his true feelings and experiences of love.
An Irish Girl	Marilyn Hering	Paperback $14 E-book $4	Inspired by true events of the Irish famine (饥荒), An Irish Girl combines a story of the famine with a heart-broken story of love and loss.
The Prison Planet	Denis Goodwin	Hardback $45 Paperback $30 E-Book $5 Audiobook $9 (有声读物)	Sometimes, the reality prescribed (规定) to us doesn’t explain what we experience. If you too know something isn’t right and want to see the bigger picture, the bottom line is here.
A Deadly Homecoming	Jane Bennett Munro	Hardback$24 Paperback$14 E-book $4 Audiobook $10	When her mother asks her to look into a friend’s disappearance, Toni Day heads to her hometown to solve a case that puts her own life into danger.

1. Among the four writers, who is a poet?

A．Franklin Bass Jr.	B．Marilyn Hering.
C．Denis Goodwin.	D．Jane Bennett Munro.

2. How much will you pay if you order 2 hardbacks and 1 paperback of The Prison Planet?

A．$75

B．$105

C．$120

D．$150

3. Which book will you read if you have interest in detective (侦探) stories?

A．An Irish Girl.	B．A Deadly Homecoming.
C．The Prison Planet.	D．This Atmosphere of Love.

【推荐2】New Zealand Car Rental

Customers who demand superior service and value hire Apex rental cars. With a wide section of over 15 different types of vehicles including small economical cars, medium-sized and full-size sedans（轿车），station wagons（旅行车），4WDs and people movers as well as 14 conveniently located branches throughout New Zealand, you can be sure to find a vehicle that is perfect for your travel needs.

Guaranteed No Hidden Costs

When you hire a car from Apex Car Rentals, there are no hidden surprises. All rates include GST（消费税），comprehensive insurance and unlimited kilometers. Apex also offers a very affordable Collision Damage Waiver upgrade option which allows customers to reduce their legal responsibility for paying money for damage in the event of an accident to $ 0.

With Apex there are no hidden costs, guaranteed：

* No extra charges for one-way hires and free airport/hotel transfers

* No booking or administration fees

* No credit card processing fees

* No extra driver fees

* No surcharges for seniors and drivers under 25

* No hidden fees； all rates include GST, insurance and unlimited kilometers

Free Ferry Tickets

Crossing Cook Strait? Your vehicle ferry ticket could be free, and Apex can help you book passenger tickets. Check vehicle availability for more information.

Apex Car Rental Optional Extras

GPS navigation hire	$ 7.60/day
Affordable Roadside Assistance Cover	$ 4.00/day
4G portable wi-fi units hire	$ 12.00/day
Child and booster seats（车载的儿童座椅）	$ 12. 00 each

Winter Extras

Ski and snowboard racks（搁物架）hire	$ 25. 00 each
Snow chains hire	$ 25.00 each

1. Which of the following is an advantage of Apex Car Rentals?

A．It values private cars for free.

B．It has 15 branches in New Zealand.

C．It has more than 15 types of vehicles.

D．It has a wide section of payment methods.

2. On what condition will you be charged extra fees?

A．Hiring a driver.	B．Purchasing insurance.
C．Paying by credit card.	D．Renting a child seat.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Apex can’t help you book passenger tickets.

B．You needn't pay to rent Ski and snowboard racks or snow chains.

C．There are extra charges for one-way hires and airport/hotel transfers.

D．Customers can pay no money for damage due to their legal responsibility.

【推荐3】You don't need to spend a long layover(短暂停留) in a passenger lounge. Some airports offer free or low-cost local tours to connecting passengers. "If you have a five- or six-hour layover, you can easily see several things, "said Brendan Dorsey of The Points Guy, a site devoted to traveling on points and miles. Some tours have fees, and it's important to check on visa requirements.

Incheon Airport, South Korea South Korea’s main airport makes it simple to visit the capital city of Seoul. Passengers can tour temples, caves and palaces, or even sign up for downtown shopping. " You only need a couple hours, "Dorsey says. "It's a stress-free way to see the city.

Istanbul Airport Istanbul recently opened a new $12 billion airport, but continues a long tradition of free tours for passengers on its flagship airline, Turkish Airlines. Passengers with at least a six-hour layover can hit top historic districts and have a chance to sample Turkish food. And those with a layover of more than 20 hours may even be offered for a free hotel stay.

Narita Airport, Japan With just a few hours in Japan, you still have time to dress up like a samurai or ninja on one of several English-speaking trips offered by the airport. Along with a cosplay visit to a historic theme park, visitors can tour temples, take a nature hike or sample a home-style Japanese meal. Tours are free but don't include the cost of public transportation or entrance fees.

Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan If your layover lasts from seven to 24 hours, you're offered free tours of the island. Passengers can store their bags at the airport, freeing them up to take their choice of two half-day city tours provided by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Tours can be booked on arrival but often fill up, making reservations advisable.

1. Which of the following is true for the layover passengers according to the passage?

A．None of the airports listed in the passage charge layover passengers fees.

B．Passengers can take free public transport to visit a historic theme park from Narita Airport.

C．Passengers are advised to book their trips in advance if they want to tour around Taiwan.

D．Passengers can get dressed up and have a free hotel stay provided by Incheon Airport.

2. What do Istanbul Airport and Nartia Airport have in common?

A．Stay in a hotel free of charge.

B．Visit of historical temples.

C．Convenience of shopping downtown.

D．Taste of traditional food.

【推荐1】Once the temperatures rise to full-on summer highs, life becomes difficult for pet parents. Long walks, the lunchtime run and road trips, things you enjoy together quite safely for the rest of the year, can become dangerous because too much exercise in hot sun or leaving animals in a car, even in the shade, can cause heatstroke (中暑) which can be deadly.

“Heatstroke is a condition where a dog’s temperature rises to the point where damage to internal organs (器官) can occur,” warns Dr. Cindy Bressler. “This is usually seen during the summer months or in warm climates, and is caused primarily because the dog cannot cool itself quickly enough.”

Because of their fur coats, dogs can’t cool via sweating through the skin like humans and they cool themselves by breathing heavily, quickly pulling cool air into the lungs and pushing hot air out. Overweight dogs are more likely to suffer heatstroke. Signs of heatstroke include breathing difficulty, vomiting (呕吐), high body temperatures and a bright red tongue.

“Dogs do not sweat like humans, and without this natural body cool-off response, they are more vulnerable than humans in high temperatures,” says Bressler. “To help prevent heatstroke, you should always have cool water available for your dog and never leave your dog alone in a car, especially in hot weather. Pets who are outdoors should always have access to a shaded area.”

If heatstroke occurs, Bressler advises cooling your pet with cool water, wet towels, fans and cold air.

“Do not cool them too quickly because that can be dangerous,” she adds. “Bring them to the doctor immediately.”

Cats also run the risk of overheating: “With cats,” says Bressler, “it’s important to include water in their diet as they do not seek out water like dogs do. Cats should always have access to fresh and clean water.”

1. Heatstroke is caused to dogs mainly because ___________.

A．dogs are not able to cool off via sweating

B．the temperatures are too high for dogs to bear

C．dogs can’t pull cool air into the lungs quickly

D．dogs can’t cool themselves by breathing heavily

2. What can we learn about heatstroke?

A．It can be harmful to internal organs.

B．It can pull cool air into the lungs.

C．It only occurs during the summer months.

D．It happens to dogs more often than to cats.

3. What should we do for a pet to prevent heatstroke?

A．Leave it alone in a car.	B．Have cool water available for it.
C．Bring it to the doctor frequently.	D．Cool it with cold air quickly.

4. The underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 4 means ___________.

A．changeable

B．comfortable

C．likely to survive

D．easily hurt

【推荐2】The Palace Museum is limiting the daily number of visitors to 80,000 and recommending both individual visitors and tourist groups to book tickets in, advance online (booking address: https://gugong ktmtech.cn). foreign visitors are required to provide passport numbers during the online booking

ADMISSION

April 1st-October 31st            60 yuan

November 1st-March 31st.        140 yuan

●Free admission(入场费) for children under.2 meters in height.

●Free admission for disabled visitors.

●20 yuan for elementary, middle school, and undergraduate students with student I.D. (not including graduate and adult or continuing education students).     

●50% discount for people over 60 years with valid certificate or proof of age (passport, etc.)'

●Women's Day (March 8): Half-price admission for female visitors.

●Children's Day (June 1): Free admission for children 14 years old and younger. 50% discount on admission for one accompanying parent. legal guardian, or adult,

For detailed information and instruction, please click here.

1. How many people can visit the Palace Museum daily at most?

A．Eight hundred

B．Eighty thousand.

C．Eight million

D．Eighty million.

2. Among the four,who can get the lowest admission price?

A．A middle-aged woman visiting it on 13,Mar.	B．A middle-aged parent visiting it alone on lst, June.
C．A 65-year-old man visiting it on 7th,May.	D．A middle school student visiting it on 6th,Jan.

3. Where do you think the passage most probably comes from?

A．A website.

B．A magazine

C．A book.

D．A newspaper.

【推荐3】Enjoy historic Oakland Cemetery after dark at Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours, a seasonal tradition! A costumed docent (讲解员) guides you through the cemetery’s beautifully-lit Victorian gardens as you experience the stories that Atlanta’s sons and daughters come to life.

Tours will be held nightly from 5: 30 pm to 10: 30 pm, Friday Oct. 23—Sunday Oct. 25, and Thursday, Oct. 29—Saturday, Oct. 31. Tours last approximately one hour.

The evening also includes musical performances. A story teller and guests are encouraged to arrive in costume to set the mood for the events.

Tickets are available in advance only via ticketalternative. com. Tickets are $25 for adults and $13 for children aged 4-12 (plus taxes and fees). Children under 3 are free. This event is family-friendly, but is recommended for children aged 8 and up.

Tickets go on sale to Historic Oakland Foundation members in advance, on July 1-15, and go on sale to the general public on July 15. If you’re not a HOF member, join today!

1. When can we take part in Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours?

A．At 8:30 am on Oct. 23.	B．At 8: 30 pm on Oct. 24.
C．At 10: 00 pm on Oct. 28.	D．At 10: 00 am on Oct. 31.

2. What can we do while attending the tours?

A．Learn to build Victorian gardens.	B．Get Halloween costumes for free.
C．Enjoy some musical performances.	D．Tell other people Halloween stories.

3. How much should a couple with their 8-year-old son pay for the tickets?

A．$13.

B．$38.

C．$50.

D．$63.