【推荐1】Kirby Wildlife Park — Keeper Experience

Due to the large number of inquiries from people interested in working with animals, Kirby Wildlife Park has set up the unique ‘Keeper Experience’ package. The fantastic experience is available to anyone over the age of 18 who is reasonably fit. We regret that for health and safety reasons, participants who are pregnant, in a wheelchair or suffering from illnesses cannot take part.

A typical day

9:15             Arrival

9:30               Health and Safety Briefing

10:00             Apes and Monkeys

While cleaning out the enclosure (围场) you will find out about how enclosures are enriched with novel items and new smells to stimulate (刺激) the animals’ senses and imitate their natural environment.

12:00            Lunch

14:00             Big Cats

On the highlight of most volunteers’ day, you will feed the cats and learn about their nutritional needs. The keeper will give you an introduction to how cat behaviour can be read to get an idea of their welfare and health.

16:30             Meet the Team

Meet more of the staff and learn how you can get further involved with work at the park. Learn about our animal adoption plan, what it takes to be a good keeper and where to obtain the right qualifications for a career in animal welfare.

Booking and cancellation

The Keeper Experience is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Full payment is needed when booking.

Cancellations must be made more than fourteen days before the event, or you won’t receive a full refund.

1. What kind of people can experience working with animals in Kirby Wildlife Park?

A．A boy over 18 sitting in a wheelchair.	B．A man who is quite healthy.
C．A woman carrying a baby in her arms.	D．A girl under the age of 18.

2. When can you know something about an animal adoption plan?

A．At 12:00.	B．At 9:30.
C．At 10:00.	D．At 16:30.

3. What is the requirement of cancelling a booking of the Keeper Experience?

A．The cancelling is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

B．Anyone can cancel a booking throughout the year.

C．A booking must be cancelled over two weeks before the event.

D．You can cancel a booking with a full refund at any time.

【推荐2】Four workshops in America

These workshops are places where creative kids can design, develop, code, and construct whatever springs from their imagination. Here's the shortlist of best workshops for kids.

The Crucible, Oakland, California

The Crucible has regular, highly supervised(监督) classes, camps, and after-school programs for kids aged 8 to 17. They're doing something interesting. Students here will learn the details of construction, welding(焊接), pottery … glass blowing!

Sector67, Madison, Wisconsin

For the future scientist in your family, Sector67 goes deep with programs for kids aged 6 to 12 in programming, chemistry and electronics. A kitchen chemistry class offers lessons in how to make your own soda(汽水), another has kids building their own flashlights, and yet another has them decorating mini Christmas trees with voice-activated LED lighting.

FamiLAB, Longwood, Florida

It focuses more on state-of-the-art digital programs including coding fundamentals, 3D printing, and battling robots. It is just a bit outside the House of Mouse. Circuitry and welding means it's mostly for kids aged 12 and up who are comfortable with getting singed (燎) here and there. And if you're eyeing that national Maker Faire prize, this would be the place to get ready for it.

Vocademy, Riverside, California

When playtime is over, it's time to find a job. At Vocademy, high school students get practical training in trade skills related to construction, electronics, welding, and programming classes. Middle school students learn to make robots.

1. What can you do at Sector67?

A．Build flashlights.	B．Practice 3D printing.
C．Learn to blow glass.	D．Improve reading ability.

2. Which of the following is the best choice if you want to attend Maker Faire?

A．Sector67.	B．Vocademy.
C．FamiLAB.	D．The Crucible.

3. What do the four workshops have in common?

A．They offer hands-on training.

B．They aim to encourage teamwork.

C．They center on technological inventions.

D．They are intended for high school students.

【推荐3】Most trips will involve some walking, even if the main activity is cycling or horse riding.    1     However, if you are going to walk 16-19 km or more a day with a pack on your back, daily for several days, your feet and body will suffer if you have not prepared yourself beforehand.
1. Preparation
    2     Start with gentle walks of 3-5 km a day on easy-going areas. Build this up to 16-19 km, walking on local footpaths once or twice a week, wearing your boots and carrying your pack.
Think about your overall physical fitness if you are overweight, or if you have been ill or are recovering from an injury. You need to be sure that this won't cause health problems or severe discomfort.
2. Care of your feet
Never underestimate the importance of comfortable feet on a walking trip; uncomfortable or sore feet can make your trip truly miserable, so it is worth taking care of them properly.
    3     Keeping your feet clean will make you more comfortable and washing them every day is advisable. Dry feet well after washing.
3. Deciding on footwear
    4     Badly fitting boots can cause discomfort and blisters（水泡）,and this will be enough to ruin your day. Boots should give good ankle support, and this is especially important for mountain walking.     5     For extreme conditions, such as snow and ice, jungle or desert, you will need specially designed boots.

A．A short hike is within most people's capabilities.

B．The most important criterion（标准）with walking boots is that they fit you properly.

C．Take a short walk daily for several days, and your feet and body will improve a lot.

D．Remember that the same boots will not necessarily be suitable for every trip.

E．During the expedition, keep your toenails cut short, so that your boots don't press on them.

F．If you are not an experienced walker, get in some training walks as part of your preparation.

G．To prepare for your walking trip, you have to wash your feet every day for several days.

【推荐1】A Taste of China

Overview

This tour will explore some of the most amazing Chinese cultural treasures that are not well known in the western world. From history, to food, to the stories behind it all, experience a taste of China for yourself.

Departure Point

1201 Buck Jones Rd

Departure time

6/11/2019-6/30/2019

Saturday-Sunday:04:30 PM-05:30 PM

Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect

Our tour will consist of exploring the most authentic chinese market in the Traingle area . There will explore bits and pieces of Chinese history and discover some of the most amazing cultural treasures least known to the western world, We'll grab a few food     items along the way and after a brief chopstick lesson，you can taste the amazing flavors that China hasn't to   offer. We’ll finish everything off with a brief Chinese language class where   you'll   learn a simple introduction in Mandarin.

Additional Info

※Confirmation will be received at time of booking JK

※Wheelchair accessible

※Service animals allowed

※Transportation is wheelchair accessible

※Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

※Most travelers can participate

※ This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather，you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund(退款）

※This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

※ This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

1. Which is fit for you if you travel with this travel agency?

A．Sunday 05:00 PM May 31.	B．Monday 04:30 PM June 10.
C．Saturday 05:00 AM June 1.	D．Sunday 05:10 PM June 30.

2. You can do the following except     .

A．to explore Chinese history

B．to learn how to use chopsticks

C．to explore western cultural treasures

D．to learn to speak simple Mandarin

3. On what condition can you get your full refund?

A．Due to your use of the wheelchair.

B．The minimum number of travelers isn’t met.

C．Due to your use of Service animals.

D．Cancel your tour on the departure day.

【推荐3】DATE: March 11

TO: Sabrina Weissman

FROM: Grace Montgarden

CC: Marcus Stroud

SUBJECT: Letter of Concern

This memo(备忘录) serves as an official notice of concern as a result of your use of leave, and your unpunctuality(不守时) to work. Our records indicate that you have used an unusually large number of sick days over the past three months, using up your sick leave for the service year. You are now being docked pay(扣薪) for any sick leave reported. A breakdown of your leave usage during the past three months was as follows

● Sick or unscheduled(非计划中的) leave days 10 ●Scheduled leave days 5

In addition, during the past five months there were 8 days when you were more than 10 minutes late for work.

As an accountant for the Reykjavik public Works Department, you are responsible for financial activities that are critical(关键的) to effective operation of the office. I must be able to rely on your regular attendance in order to make decisions regarding distribution of work assignments. You should pay attention to the following requirements

● Doctor’s note required for absences of 3 or more days

●Obtain reliable child care in preparation for upcoming student vacation days

●Required call to supervisor(主管) when expecting to be more than 10 minutes late to work

You will be expected to stick to the above requirements. The above stated conditions and requirements-will be in effect for all future absences. Failure to obey the requirements will make you subject to(遭受) disciplinary action(纪律处分).

Respectfully, Grace Montgarden Personnel Officer

Reykjavik Public Works Department

1. How many days has Ms Weissman been late for work?

A．3 days.

B．5 days.

C．8 days.

D．10 days.

2. What must Ms Weissman do to obey the new rules?

A．Bring doctor’s note for taking a day off.

B．Sign in and out on her attendance records book.

C．Make a required call to Grace Montgarden.

D．Contact her manager if she is late for work over 10 minutes.

3. The word “breakdown” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “_____”

A．failure

B．analysis

C．application

D．damage

【推荐1】Summer Leadership Programs for High School Students

Do you see yourself as a leader?Strong leadership skills are a great way to set yourself apart on a college application as well as in your future career.Below are four summer programs that will give you a head start on improving your leadership abilities.

The Brown Leadership Institute

Brown University's pre-college summer programming includes The Brown Leadership Institute,a month-long leadership training session for high school students.The program aims to apply leadership skills to social issues. Through case studies, discussions and debates, students examine complicated global issues and learn to come up with effective solutions.

Students Today Leaders Forever

Students Today Leaders Forever, a national non-profit student leadership association, offers this live-in summer experience for high school students. Students participate in leadership workshops and team-building activities with a focus on organization, teamwork, communication, and an overall commitment to effecting positive change. There are two six-day sessions hosted on the campuses of Hamline University.

Leadership in the Business World

Rising high school seniors interested in exploring undergraduate business administration and leadership are encouraged to apply to this program,sponsored every summer by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.The two-week program is offered at both of Wharton's campuses in San Francisco and Philadelphia.

National Student Leadership Conference

This program offers a five-day course on Mastering Leadership.It includes a series of workshops that emphasize the"Pillars of Effective Leadership",including goal-setting,group brainstorming,team building,people-convincing communication,and community service,as well as taking field trips,meeting with leadership professionals,and completing a day of service in the local community.Dates and locations vary.

1. What can students do in the program offered by Brown University?

A．Meet with leadership professionals.	B．Participate in community service.
C．Analyze difficult world issues.	D．Take several field trips.

2. Which program is located at Hamline University's campuses?

A．Students Today Leaders Forever.	B．The Brown Leadership Institute.
C．Leadership in the Business World.	D．National Student Leadership Conference.

3. How long does the program focusing on business administration last?

A．Five days.

B．Twelve days.

C．Two weeks.

D．One month.

【推荐2】My boss’s daughter was studying in the Phinilippines. He asked me if my husband and I could take care of her. He thought his daughter would be able to improve her English communication skills in this way.

After days of thinking, we agreed. He then brought her here and left after 3 days. I thought that my boss’s daughter was well-mannered, but that was wrong.

After a month of staying in the Philippines, she started to show her true colors. When my husband asked her what she wanted for breakfast, she answered him in a rude way. From then on, we experienced fights at home. There was a time when we didn’t talk to her for a week as a punishment of not being good to us. What I hated most was that she didn’t care about other people’s feelings. She ate ahead of us when we were still working and didn’t leave anything for us. So we had to separate her food from ours to avoid such a problem.

The worst thing about her was that she shouted at us. I was wondering if she did this to her parents. We told this to her parents, but unfortunately I didn’t think that solved the problem. This situation lasted for almost 8 months. Our patience was tested during that time.

We tried to teach her everything we could to make her a better person, but I guess 8 months may not be enough. We even tried to understand her and adjust for her, but it didn’t work. I just hope that she learned something from us and from other Filipinos.

1. Why did the boss want his daughter to stay with the writer?

A．Because he was too busy to take care of his daughter.

B．Because he wanted his daughter to take a holiday there.

C．Because he wanted the writer to teach his daughter good manners.

D．Because he wanted his daughter to improve her English in this way.

2. What do the examples in Paragraph 3 tell us?

A．The daughter wasn’ t behaving well.

B．The writer and her husband were careless.

C．The writer and her husband hated children.

D．The daughter tried her best to make others happy.

3. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Being patient with her.	B．Her parents punishing her.
C．Telling her parents about her behavior.	D．Asking her parents about her.

4. What can we learn after reading the passage?

A．The writer had known the daughter was hard to deal with.

B．The daughter learnt to behave well in the end.

C．The writer didn’t enjoy the daughter’s stay.

D．The daughter hated dealing with others.

5. What is this passage mainly about?

A．The writer’s experience of dealing with a teenage girl staying in her house.

B．The writer’s experience of changing a girl’s bad behavior.

C．The writer’s experience of improving her communication skills.

D．The writer’s experience of trying to please her boss.

【推荐3】How do you usually spend your spare time? Many people choose to be couch (沙发) potatoes, but not Luo Han, a 9-year-old from Changsha, Hunan. Luo Han completes at least two hours of outdoor activities every day and has raised a weave of (一波) discussion online. Although he is in primary school, he has already mastered sports like kayaking (皮划艇) and paddling (划桨). His aptitude (才能) for outdoor sports is due to his father Luo Ge, who actively encourages him to enjoy nature, rather than focusing only on his learning. After noticing that Luo Han did not go out for enough exercise after school, his father took him to do outdoor activities every day.

“Exercise can ease brain fog (脑疲劳) and improve memory. Many students feel stressed about school work, so outdoor activities can help us keep our moods uplifted and improve our learning efficiency (效率),” said Liu Yu, 18, a university freshman.

However, some have also expressed their concerns.

“Two hours isn’t too much for a 9-year-old, but it might be difficult for high school students to guarantee (确保) the time when school becomes more demanding,” said Huang Xi, 16, from Liyang High School of Jiangsu Province.

Ms Zhu, who has a daughter in middle school, also agreed that two hours is too much for the majority of parents, especially on weekdays. “When I am off duty, I need to do housework. After my daughter finishes her homework, she prefers to watch TV. Neither of us would think of going outside for exercise,” Zhu said.

Other parents are concerned about the safety of outdoor activities. Zhang Zhijin has a son in high school. “Sometimes, teenagers can do crazy and risky things. We worry about accidents,” Zhang said.

1. What news about Luo Han has caused online discussion?

A．His talent for outdoor sports.

B．The way he gets along with his father.

C．Daily time he spends on outdoor activities.

D．The way he deals with learning and outdoor sports.

2. What did Liu Yu think of students doing outdoor activities?

A．It can help them learn better.	B．It is more helpful to those under stress.
C．It helps them build character.	D．It often leads to poor school performance.

3. What is the meaning of the underlined word in the passage?

A．Easy.

B．Difficult.

C．Efficient.

D．Risky.

4. What does Ms Zhu’s example tell us?

A．There is too much school work for high school students.

B．Most parents can’t afford to spend two hours outdoors on weekdays.

C．Most parents are worried about the safety of outdoor activities.

D．Parents should care more about their children's learning.

【推荐1】Sometimes you'll hear people say that you can't love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you'll hear people say that you can't expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you've got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we're the apple of our parents' eyes, and that our Grandmas think we're great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics, but sometimes it's a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you build a positive sell-image and learn to love yourself.

Self-image is your own mind's picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.

The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don't allow doubts to occur in it.

It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can't move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you're silly because you aren't good at math, find a tutor. If you think you're weak because you can't run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you're dull because you don't wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn't mean it's true.

The best way to get rid of a negative serf-image is to realize that your image is far objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting positive self-image. When you can pat(拍)yourself on the back, you'll know you're well on your way. Good luck!

1. You need to build a positive self-image when you .

A．dare to challenge yourself

B．are unconfident about yourself

C．feel it hard to change yourself

D．have a high opinion of yourself

2. According to the passage, our serf-images   .

A．have positive effects

B．are often changeable

C．are probably untrue

D．have different functions

3. How should you change your serf-image according to the passage?

A．To change the way you think.

B．To make your life successful.

C．To understand your own world.

D．To keep a different image of others.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to prepare for your success.

B．How to face challenges in your life.

C．How to develop your good qualities.

D．How to build a positive self-image.

5. Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A．Parents.	B．Educators.
C．Adolescents.	D．People in general.

【推荐2】When a child is choking, it means that an object is stuck in the trachea. When this happens, air can't flow normally into or out of the lungs, so the child can t breathe properly.

The trachea is usually protected by epiglottis(喉头盖) . It allows food to pass down and go into our stomach and it also prevents food from going down the trachea. But every once in a while, the epiglottis doesn't close fast enough and an object can slip into the trachea. This is what happens when something goes down the wrong pipe.   

Most of the time, the food or object only partially blocks the trachea. If coughed up, breathing returns to normal quickly. Kids who seem to be choking and coughing but still can breathe and talk usually recover without help. It can be uncomfortable for them, but they're generally fine after a few seconds.

Sometimes, an object can get into the trachea and completely block the airway. If airflow into and out of the lungs is blocked and the brain will become short of oxygen, choking can become a life-threatening emergency. A child may be choking and need help right away if he or she can’t breathe or can’t talk or make noise.

If you have kids, it’s important to get trained in both CPR（心肺夏苏）and the technique of abdominal thrusts (腹部施压). Even if you don't have kids, knowing how to perform these first-aid procedures will let you help if someone is choking.

All kids are at risk for choking, but those younger than 3 are especially at risk. Young kids tend to put things in their mouths, have smaller airways that are easily blocked, and don't have a lot of experience chewing, so they might swallow things whole.

Take the time now to become prepared CPR and first-aid courses are a must for parent, other caregivers, and babysitters. To find one in your area, contact your local American Red Cross, YMCA, or American Heart Association, or check with hospitals and health departments in your community.

1. When does choking take place?

A．An object gets down into the trachea.

B．An object gets down into the stomach.

C．Children eat too much food.

D．An object chokes the trachea partly.

2. A child will need first aid when______.

A．he or she doesn't feel comfortable	B．he or she is short of food
C．the child cannot breathe	D．the child coughs badly

3. Whom is the text written for?

A．American parents.	B．Japanese volunteers.
C．British doctors.	D．Australian visitors.

4. What does the text mainly tell us?

A．Different ways of first aid.	B．How choking takes place.
C．When to offer first aid.	D．The necessity of learning first aid.

【推荐3】A Time for an adventure?

Are you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure you'd like.

Activity holidays

Our activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports. We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays. We'll take you SCUBA diving in the Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sandboarding-he desert version of skateboarding.

Polar expeditions

Take a cruise to the Antarctic or the Arctic; explore a land of white natural beauty and wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in the Antarctic or whales and polar bears in the Arctic.

Cultural journeys

Our cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: India, Thailand, Egypt and many more. Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruins-just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying foreign foods and meeting local people.

Trekking tours

We have trekking holidays to famous places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as some nearer to home in the Highlands of Scotland. You don't need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. You'll have a great time enjoying nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, but we'll transport the tents for you!

1. Which tour will you choose if you want to watch animals in nature?

A．Activity holidays.	B．Polar expeditions.
C．Cultural journeys.	D．Trekking tours.

2. What can explorers probably do during the trekking tours?

A．Do some sports.	B．Enjoy sandboarding.
C．Camp on the mountains.	D．Try snowboarding in the Alps.

3. Who are the holiday adventure events mainly aimed at?

A．Senior retirees.	B．Young teenagers.
C．Regular workers.	D．Successful businessmen.