Stewart Island Ferry Services
While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion(远足) from Invercargill and Bluff. Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans(快艇). During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds.
Free tea and coffee on board.
Interpretation handouts are available (English only).
Wheelchair access available.
Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries—max. two bags per person. Additional baggage is by advance arrangement.
Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost—reservations recommended).
| FERRY TO STEWART ISLAND Depart Bluff All year 9:30 a.m. Sep—May 5:00 p.m. Oct—Apr 11:00 a.m. Jun—Aug 4:30 p.m. Late Dec—mid Jan 8:00 a.m. | FERRY TO BLUFF Depart Stewart Island All year 8:00 a.m. Sep—May 3:30 p.m. Oct—Mar 6:00 p.m. Apr 5:00 p.m. Jun—Aug 3:00 p.m. Late Dec—mid Jan 9:30 a.m. |
| Other departures as locally advertised Duration 1hr Check in 30 minutes before to the scheduled departure time. (Check-in and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes before to times stated above.) | |
Attention
Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!
Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!
Kids Go FREE for travel 20 April—5 May 2020!
1. If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.| A．refer to the handouts first | B．use wheelchair access |
| C．make a reservation | D．park it 30 minutes before departure time |
| A．At 8:00 a.m.. | B．At 9:30 a.m.. |
| C．At 11:00 a.m.. | D．At 3:00 p.m.. |
| A．Tea and coffee are free for passengers. |
| B．Children go free for travel for about 15 days. |
| C．Travelers can see some seabirds during the crossing. |
| D．Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage. |
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【推荐1】March1，2019
Dear Residents
RE. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION-SHORELINE EROSION PROTECTION
Sheet Pile Wall，Rip Rap Protection(抛石护岸) and Spot Repair on SA SU Road between Church and Jimmy Road, Tsawout First Nation. Our File: CPMS 6849
Beginning April 1, 2019, our community, Tsawout First Nation, will be beginning work on the Shoreline Erosion(侵蚀)Protection project along SA SU Road between Church and Jimmy Road. Workers employed by Donn Mann Excavating and Tsawout First Nation Public Works Department will be onsite working from 7: 00 am until 5: 00 pm daily Monday to Friday until September 30，2019.
PROJECT RELATED INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Traffic Delays -In order to safely and efficiently complete this construction item, there will be some lane(车道)restrictions. Car drivers must follow the polices orders, slow down the speed，and pass the construction area extremely cautiously. The construction item may cause traffic delays. We will make every effort to minimize any potential inconvenience and provide you with the latest notice when disruptions( 中断)must occur. Police and emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.
Truck Traffic -At times you will notice increased truck traffic in the construction area. Please be aware and use extra caution while driving
Vibration -You may experience some vibration at home during the construction. The shaky motion happens due to the work being done. We recommend that you remove or secure objects on shelves and walls.
This construction item is part of the Tsawout First Nation Shoreline Erosion Protection project that will be beginning in April 2019 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019. Please see upcoming newsletters and notices for further updates.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation
Sincerely
Rob Mortin
Tsawout First Nation
1. How long will the construction item last?| A．bout 4 months. | B．About 5 months. | C．About 6 months. | D．About 7 months. |
| A．Car drivers shall pass through the construction area with great care |
| B．Only emergency vehicles can pass through the construction area |
| C．No vehicle will be allowed to pass through the construction area |
| D．All vehicles shall be checked before entering the construction area. |
| A．avoid driving their vehicles in the rush-hours |
| B．make sure that their walls are in good condition |
| C．update upcoming newsletters and notices daily |
| D．have their photo frames taken down from the walls |
【推荐2】The busiest choke point for train traffic in North America is here in Chicago.1,300 trains a day-one-quarter of all rail traffic in the U.S.-move through this city, including six of the seven biggest railroads in the country. Almost anything traveling from coast to coast comes through here, where train traffic has become so tangled (缠结的) that old railroad hands like to joke it takes trains three days to get from Los Angeles to Chicago, and three more to get through Chicago.
The massive traffic is made worse by the fact that the region’s busy commuter (通勤者) rail systems must compete for limited track space with the nation’s largest freight (货运) lines. Chicago operates 750 Metra trains a day that transport hundreds of thousands of passengers to and from the city alongside dozens of Amtrak trains carrying thousands more. An agreement reached between the city and the railroads gives commuter trains the right of way during the morning and evening rush hour.
The city’s train traffic is also an annoyance for residents. Russell Bartmes, who lives on the north side of Chicago, says one of the most congested points he sees is in nearby Schaumburg, where cars can sit for 10 minutes to let trains pass. “That shouldn’t happen,” Bartmes says. “It’s really a situation that cries out for some dollars.”
A major fix is already under way. An ongoing project -Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program — is designed to untie the train lines and allow the rail network to operate more efficiently. So far, 28 completed projects have worked by adding rail lines, removing tracks from street level by creating overpasses and underpasses, and separating freight and commuter trains. Because of Chicago’s vital role in sending goods around the country, a more efficient rail system could have positive effects around the U.S.
1. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?| A．America has advanced rail traffic. | B．Traffic determines city development. |
| C．More railroads are needed in Chicago. | D．Chicago faces great traffic pressure. |
| A．Freight trains reduce their movement during the rush hour. |
| B．Freight trains outnumber commuter trains greatly. |
| C．Commuter trains often give way to freight trains. |
| D．Commuter trains can hardly run on time. |
| A．Distant. | B．Dangerous. | C．Crowded. | D．Polluted. |
| A．By increasing traffic capacity. | B．By removing disused tracks. |
| C．By building underpasses for walkers. | D．By purchasing more freight trains. |
【推荐3】Americans are “always in a hurry”, wrote Alexis de Tocqueville in 1835. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, nowhere was this more evident in recent decades than in packed trains at peak times as people commuted (通勤) to work.
Almost 75% of office workers in America say the journey is what they dread most about going back to the office. Working remotely a few days a week tends to normality. Rush-hour traffic, overcrowded trains and transport strikes all argue for working from home. The outcry for lower carbon emissions adds additional weight to the argument for millions of employees not undertaking unnecessary journeys. In some emerging cities, getting to work involves traffic jam and accidents.
Some people insist that no commute is ever worth the trouble. But in my opinion, with the right attitude, it does not have to feel like temporary brain damage.
Commuting will inevitably involve some physical activity. But whether you are cycling, or just picking up your walking pace to catch a bus or train, you actually combine being outdoors with an element of struggle-a healthy amount of which can make you energetic, not feel tired out.
Besides, in an era of remote work, the commute helps mark out the mental distance between home and the office, which disappears when the kitchen table has become your work station. As a commuter who has to take the underground to office three days a week, I totally relate to this. On the morning train to office, I tend to work out a to-do list for that day in my mind. But on the way back, I usually let my thoughts wander and still feel connected to the world. In this way, for me, this seemingly wasted time is actually fruitful.
Few people enjoy staying at one place for ever. Working remotely in an isolated village of Italy may sound like a treat for a while. Yet like all sameness, it soon begins to feel stifling (令人窒息的). In a modern world where Alexis de Tocqueville’s words ring true of everyone everywhere, it may seem strange to offer explanation for the hurriedness. But not if you think of the commute as punctuation (标点符号) in the larger tale.
1. What does the underlined word “dread” in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Enjoy. | B．Fear. | C．Care. | D．Regret. |
| A．It is a waste of time. | B．It can be pleasant. |
| C．It can hardly be handled. | D．It does harm to our health. |
| A．By listing statistics. | B．By making a comparison. |
| C．By referring to experts’ views. | D．By sharing his own experience. |
| A．To appeal to people to live a slow life. | B．To encourage people to work remotely. |
| C．To change people’s views on commuting. | D．To help people solve commuting problems. |
【推荐1】Join our Sail Design Competition and Help Us
Clean Ocean Sailing is a voluntary organization whose aim is to clean our coasts and raise awareness about ocean plastic pollution. They have repaired their sailing boat, Annette, to carry out their important mission and she needs a new sail and your help. This new sail will propel (驱动) her over thousands of miles for the next 10 to 15 years. We’re calling on artists with a vision for happy, healthy oceans to submit sail designs for the Clean Ocean Sailing team.
Design Specifications
● Submit a sail design that reimagines a more sustainable future and an ocean free from plastic pollutants. The background color of the sail will be black. The bigger your design, the better it will be! As the sail will only be seen from far away, small details won’t be seen.
● Make sure that there aren’t any important details on the borders of your design.
● This competition is open for anyone to enter — any age and any design capabilities! We are more than happy for designs to be drawn on an A4 piece of paper — just scan and send!
● If the winning design is hand drawn on paper, we will work with you and a designer to create a digitized version of your artwork!
How to enter
Please tag @stroodles straws and @cleanoceansailing, and use #MakeASplash so we can see and share your work! Please submit your artwork by June 30th, 2023, 23:59.
The Prize
A nice box worth £100+ and your design on the sail for 10+ years!
1. What does the Sail Design Competition aim to do?| A．Call on artists to design a sail. | B．Seek volunteers to clean the coasts. |
| C．Hire artists for the Clean Ocean Sailing team. | D．Find someone to repair Annette and other boats. |
| A．Participants must be over 18 years old. | B．Black should be used for the background. |
| C．A digitized version of the artwork is unaccepted. | D．Details should be added on the borders of the design. |
| A．Share his design with others. | B．Pay £100 to enter the competition. |
| C．Submit his artwork after June 30th, 2023. | D．Use #MakeASplash to get his design seen. |
【推荐2】Shanghai became the first city to enforce its strictest-ever garbage regulation on July 1. According to the regulation, residents are required to separate dry refuse, wet trash, recyclable waste and dangerous waste. Individuals who fail to sort garbage face fines of up to 200 yuan (about $29). Enterprises can be fined up to 5, 000 yuan for failure to sort waste. China Daily readers share their opinions.
Fatdragon (UK)
In the UK, they force householders to sort the waste and administer heavy fines for getting it wrong. Needless to say, having acquired tons of waste that has been sorted for recycling, administers found the waste often just sits in a field because there is no market for it.
Bushier (Malaysia)
All that is needed is money invested in semi-auto sorting machines inside a factory and guaranteed, and then these garbage problems are solved. Some workers are still needed when machines are unable to sort correctly. New York has a garbage factory like this.
Mixamixa (Finland)
In Finland all apartment buildings with more than five apartments must recycle paper, cardboard, glass, metal and bio-waste. Failing to do so will give your apartment company a big fine. In Finland all soft drinks, wine bottles, beer bottles and strong alcohol bottles have a deposit. For example, a 1.5 liter Coca-Cola bottle has 0.4 euro deposit in the price when you buy it. You get the money back if you return the bottle to the store.
Ck47 (China)
I doubt whether it will achieve expected results, but things will improve for sure. Some people will start to put garbage in different bins and realize the importance of classifying garbage, but some will not do it as they are told, because it’s such a trouble. I am all for it though. It’s a good cause and with our efforts we will make it a nice planet for our kids.
1. What does Bushier think is most important in sorting garbage?| A．Education. | B．Money. | C．Technology. | D．Workers. |
| A．Give you a big fine if fail to do so. |
| B．Give money back if you recycle the bottle. |
| C．Give you a reward if you recycle the bottle. |
| D．Give you extra goods if you recycle the bottle. |
| A．To educate. | B．To advertise. | C．To introduce. | D．To instruct. |
【推荐3】This is a great demo for learning more about how to draw people.
Stage 1 With a 4H pencil, sketch an egg-shape for the head, in three-quarters view. Sketch the neck and shoulders. Add a circle indicating the shoulder joint. Check your proportions with one of the proportioning tools.
Stage 2 Add lines for the upper and lower forearm. For correct proportions, compare the length of the upper and lower arm to the height of the head, using one of the proportioning tools. Sketch lines that to indicate the sides and bottom of the basket. Add lines that indicate the ridges of the hand’s knuckles and thumb. At this stage, the hand should look like a mitten, since the individual fingers are not yet defined.
Stage 3 Sketch in placement lines for the eyes and nose, and add a line for the center of the face. Sketch ellipses for the basket. Then go back and refine the eyes, nose, mouth and eyebrows. Add the individual fingers on the hand.
Stage 4 Sketch the ear and add more definition to the facial features, arm, hand and fingers. Erase any obsolete guideline with a white vinyl eraser. Add the basic form of the clothing and head scarf, noting where major folds occur. Also add short lines indicating the arm on the far side of the basket.
Must-Have Materials
●4H, HB, 4B graphite pencils● “14×11” (36cm×28cm) medium-tooth drawing paper
●Copier paper to be used as a frisket
●Dividers, proportional dividers or sewing gauge
●Drawing board
●Kneaded eraser ●Value scale
Optional, But Not to be Overlooked
Pencil sharpener ●Scissors ●White vinyl eraser
1. What does the underlined word “demo” in the first sentence mean?| A．a sample | B．an exhibition | C．a presentation | D．an example. |
| A．Stage 1. | B．Stage 2. | C．Stage 3. | D．Stage 4. |
| A．2B graphite pencil. | B．Drawing board. |
| C．Pencil sharpener. | D．White vinyl eraser. |
【推荐1】The London Pass is a digital sightseeing pass that gives you access to 80+ attractions in the city: iconic sights and hidden gems. Simply choose the duration (持续时间) of your pass, download the pass to your phone and scan at the gate to enter.
The London Pass Explained
Pick the duration of your London Pass (1, 2, 3, 6, or 10 consecutive days). And remember, the longer your pass the more you save. Download the mobile pass instantly using The London Pass app, have it mailed to you, or collect it when you arrive in London.
How to Use Your London Pass
Passes are valid for consecutive days, not 24-hour periods, so start early in the day to make the most of the 80+ incredible attractions at your fingertips.
Tower of London: Included with pass—Normally £28.90 Open 3rd August)
St Paul’s Cathedral: Included with pass—Normally £20.00 (Currently Unavailable)
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How Long Can Use My London Pass For?
The London Pass is available for 1, 2, 3, 6 or 10 days. Your pass will automatically expire at the end of your chosen duration. After your pass has expired the card will stop working and will not allow you entry into any further attractions.
Select number of days
Children under 11 can travel for free if they are accompanied by an adult (up to four children can travel per adult).
1 Day Pass Adult: £79 Child: £56
2 Day Pass Adult: £100 Child: £79
3 Day Pass Adult: £113 Child: £86
6 Day Pass Adult: £144 Child: £109
10 Day Pass Adult: £164 Child: £124
Buy with confidence with our free&easy30- day refund policy.
1. What do we know about the London Pass?| A．It guarantees free access at all times. |
| B．It requires users to order a physical card. |
| C．It offers impressive savings on the gate price. |
| D．It encourages users to travel by public transport. |
| A．£253. | B．£288. | C．£362. | D．£397. |
| A．To explain an official policy. | B．To introduce a traveling plan. |
| C．To advertise a way to get around. | D．To recommend attractions in London. |
SeaWorld Orlando takes families below the surface and above their expectations. No visit to SeaWorld would be complete without watching one of the park’s signature animal shows. Witness the interaction between otters (水獭) and trainers at the Sea Lion and Otter Stadium. SeaWorld Orlando is a treat for visitors of all ages, kids and adults alike.
Sea Life Orlando
Uncover the secrets of the ocean at Sea Life in Orlando, FL! This amazing center is filled with a variety of colorful creatures that are sure to touch off your imagination. For an additional cost, guests can also choose to participate in a VIP experience to learn how to feed these creatures!
Gulf of Mexico Deep Sea Fishing
Your journey will take place on board the Super Queen, the largest fishing boat on Florida's west coast. The boat’s personnel will help you determine if your catch is large enough to keep. You will enjoy four full hours of fishing time. On the way back to the mainland, kick back and talk with fellow passengers about the ‘big one’ that you caught on this fishing trip!
Monumental Hotel Orlando
The Monumental Hotel Orlando provides you with high-quality accommodations and easy access to the many exciting attractions that make Orlando a top vacation destination. Start your morning off with the ease and convenience of the iron and in-room coffee maker. If you feel like staying in for the night, take advantage of the TV with Pay Per View.
1. Which of the following provides sea creature performances?| A．Sea Life Orlando. |
| B．SeaWorld Orlando. |
| C．Monumental Hotel Orlando. |
| D．Gulf of Mexico Deep Sea Fishing. |
| A．Drive the Super Queen. |
| B．Decide which fish to keep. |
| C．Enjoy fishing for four hours. |
| D．Kick back fellow passengers. |
| A．Exciting Pay Per Day TV. |
| B．A wonderful holiday destination. |
| C．Free high-quality accommodations. |
| D．Easy approach to thrilling attractions. |
1. According to the passage visitors from space may have landed on the earth _____.
| A．long before man had dreamed of it |
| B．long before there were human beings |
| C．in the last few hundred years |
| D．after the space age began |
| A．All observations of UFO’s are believable |
| B．Charles Fort sighted a lot of UFO’s himself |
| C．Older civilization (文明) may exist on other planets |
| D．People have seen visitors from other planets everywhere |
| A．make war | B．communicate | C．settle down | D．explore |
| A．made the reported sightings unbelievable |
| B．increased the number of UFO sightings |
| C．allowed more scientific study of UFO’s |
| D．given clearer pictures of UFO’s |
| A．UFO’s are only recent observations | B．UFO sightings are not new |
| C．UFO’s are just meteors and comets | D．UFO’s are invented by people |
【推荐1】Rules for the University Entrance Examination
●You must be at the examination center ten minutes before the examination starts. If you are more than ten minutes late, you may not enter the examination center. The examination takes place at the same time in different states.
●You must have proof of your name and grade as well as official examination number. Show these when you come to the examination center.
●Depending on which examination you are taking, you may bring certain items into the examination center. Mathematics examinations may allow you to use electronic calculators (计算器). Other subjects may allow you to use dictionaries and other reference material. Please read the notes sent with your timetable carefully.
●You must bring your own pencils. None will be provided for you. The following items are not allowed in the examination center: walkmans and radios, head sets, any food or drink, schoolbags, electronic equipment (unless specifically permitted for various subjects), and mobile phones.
●Once in the center, you must sit at the desk with your examination number on it. When you sit down, place your examination number at the top corner of your desk.
●You must remain silent during the examination. You must not disturb other people who are taking the test.
●If you need a drink or toilet break, you should raise your hand and wait for the supervisor (监督者) to speak to you. You will be given water or the supervisor will take you to the bathroom. You are not allowed to talk with anyone during the break.
●You must write your answers in the official answer sheet. Your supervisor will provide extra paper if you wish to make notes.
●You may leave the examination room at any time if you do not plan to return. If you finish early and want to leave, please move well away from the examination center.
●The supervisor will warn you fifteen minutes, five minutes and one minute before the end of the examination. When the supervisor says that the time is up, you must put down your pencil and wait at your desk until your paper is collected.
1. What kind of examination are these rules probably for?| A．A local exam. | B．A final exam. |
| C．A college exam. | D．A national exam. |
| A．Related material. | B．Proof of yourself. |
| C．A cell phone. | D．A dictionary. |
| A．Take some notes carefully. |
| B．Leave the room immediately. |
| C．Remain in your seat and check again. |
| D．Raise your hand to inform your teacher. |
| A．Pencils. | B．Food and drink. |
| C．Extra paper. | D．Calculators. |
【推荐2】Some people have glibly（轻率地）called it the "Chinese burger." But roujiamo, a food that has its origins in northern China's Shaanxi Province, is different from what you'd order at Burger King, with a far longer 2,000-year-old history. Roujiamo is a thing of beauty — a soft but chewy bun filled with small pieces of braised（炖）pork.
Most amazingly, some customers might show their respect for the pork in this little bun, which was just bathed in the soup that is older than them. Among a sea of tough competition, Lijiarongxi, a restaurant recognized as the best roujiamo place in town, should owe its success to the soup used to slow-cook its meat, which has been braised on the stove since the founder, Mr. Li, first braised it 27years ago. In fact, most restaurants of good fame have an exclusive heritage recipe（家传秘方）for their soups that often date back to decades ago. The soup in Fanji Roujiamo, one of Xi'an's best-known roujiamo restaurants, is believed to be more than 80 years old!
You might eat the bun quickly in seconds, but like all good things, it should be given time to enjoy. Chefs braise the pork in its decade-old soup for hours and let it sit overnight, making the meat more tender. Such tenderly cooked meat is what lends this dish the nickname "lao han xi" in Xianyang. That's because the best roujiamo meat is so soft that it should melt in your mouth without having to chew it — imagining the elderly customers in question, without a perfect set of teeth.
It's also worth noting that like most types of regional Chinese food, roujiamo varies depending on the city and community. Buns come baked or pan-fried, and for the meat, Muslim communities in Shaanxi often use beef, while people in Ningxia usually choose lamb.
1. What is right about roujiamo?| A．A soft but chewy bun with meat. |
| B．A pork bun with a history less than 2,000 years. |
| C．A kind of food ordered at Burger King. |
| D．A typical burger originating in Shaanxi Province. |
| A．A sea of fierce competition. | B．The softness of the meat. |
| C．The soup used to braise the meat. | D．Its exclusive heritage recipes. |
| A．The decade-old soup is so attractive that the old feel like bathing in it. |
| B．The meat gets soft and is friendly for the old to eat, making them happy. |
| C．The meat turns tough after being braised in its decade-old soup for hours. |
| D．The meat melts in the mouth of the old, who sigh for not tasting it successfully. |
| A．Humorous and affectionate. | B．Ridiculous and religious. |
| C．Serious but affectionate. | D．Humorous but ridiculous. |
【推荐3】Jim McGee was once an Air Force pilot in Vietnam. In 2017, he was seriously ill because his kidneys(肾)were gone.
Jim immediately started dialysis(透析)，but a person of his age on dialysis usually lives only about four years. Transplants are a long-shot alternative. The National Kidney Foundation estimates that 13 people die every day while waiting for a donor with the right blood and tissue types. Jim’s wife, Shirley McGee, and some family friends offered but weren’t a match.
Desperate, Shirley had T-shirts made that said “I’m in need of a donor.” Her husband would wear one whenever he went to downtown Sarasota. No luck.
In early 2018, Jim didn’t feel like attending a reunion of some Air Force buddies in Monterey, California. "I said, ‘Is it really worth going to Monterey to sit in dialysis for two days?’”Jim recalls. "And my wife said, ‘ Yeah，come on. You really want to see your friends.’And I am glad I made that decision.”
In California, Jim reunited with six fellow airmen, including one he hadn’t seen in nearly 50 years: Doug Coffman. The two had met when they both were learning Vietnamese before they went overseas. Jim told Doug and his other comrades about his predicament(困境).
Doug, then 70, happened to have the right blood type and immediately decided to help. But could he? Shirley’s guess was that doctors would tell Doug what they had told her: You’re too old. He immediately had his doctor send his medical records to Georgetown Medical Center, where Jim was being treated.
Within a month, Doug was cleared for major testing. The testing revealed not only that Doug’s tissue type matched Jim’s but also that he had the kidneys of a 35-year-old. When the doctors gave him the OK to donate, Doug immediately called Jim, and asked for the first surgery date available. On September 18，2018，Doug went into surgery at 7:30 a. m.; Jim followed at 9:30 a. m. By noon, they were both in the recovery room. The transplant was a success.
1. Which of the following can best describe Shirley?| A．Knowledgeable and talkative . | B．Reasonable and energetic. |
| C．Outgoing and thankful. | D．Helpful and considerate. |
| A．Discouraged. | B．Satisfied. | C．Ashamed. | D．Nervous. |
| A．To seek help. | B．To practice Vietnamese. |
| C．To meet his fellow airmen. | D．To have a thorough examination there. |
| A．He was too old to help. | B．He acted without delay in helping Jim. |
| C．He seldom visited his doctor. | D．He was 35 years younger than his age. |
