【推荐2】Cranes in Northern Extremadura

Designed for nature lovers, this tour travels to northern Extremadura—an area of ponds, lakes, agricultural fields and pastures(牧场)filled with livestock(牲畜). This is an ideal outing for birdwatching during winter and to see the common crane. Experience the constant sound of the birds communicating with each other as hundreds of birds gather in groups—truly fascinating to watch!

Price: £63 per person (public tour based on a minimum of 4 people)

Price: £148 per person (private tour with English-speaking guide based on 2 people)

Meeting point in the town of Malpartida de Plasencia

Historic Caceres Tour

The old town of Caceres features one of the most impressive artistic and monumental collections of buildings. One of the best preserved in Europe, this medieval(中世纪的)walled city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Among its attractions you will also find the remains of Roman settlements.

Price: £54 per person (private tour with English-speaking guide based on 2 people)

Meeting point at Plaza Mayor

Trujillo Cultural Tour

This guided walk visits the most outstanding monuments of Trujillo, a town rich in history, where its castles, palaces» towers and manor houses speak of a glorious(辉煌的)past. From the point of Trujillo’s castle you will be able to capture the best shots, which during the evening tour are bathed in the light of the sunset.

Price: £54 per person (private tour with English-speaking guide based on 2 people)

Meeting point at Calle Tiendas, No.3 (next to the Plaza Mayor—the main square)

Wildlife Tour in the Monfragüe National Park

Travelling in a 6-seater car, within the Monfragüe National Park, you will enter one of the best well-conserved Mediterranean forests in the world with a large variety of birds, deer and other animals.

Price: £46 per person (public tour based on a minimum of 6 people)

Meeting point in the town of San Gregorio Hermitage

1. How much will a couple pay for a private tour in Northern Extremadura?

A．£296.

B．£126.

C．£108.

D．£92.

2. What can visitors do from the point of Trujillo’s castle?

A．Enjoy the view of the forest.	B．Have the best time in birdwatching.
C．Take the best pictures in the sunset.	D．Look at the remains of Romans.

3. In which tour will a traveller have to ride in a car?

A．Cranes in Northern Extremadura.

B．Historic Caceres Tour.

C．Trujillo Cultural Tour.

D．Wildlife Tour in the Monfragüe National Park.

【推荐1】   

Welcome back to school! Have you signed up for an after-school activity yet? Here are some of the activities you can try.

SPORTS TEAMS

Do you like sports? How about joining the football team? It has tryouts at 3:00 pm next Tuesday. Many of our best players have moved up to college. So now the team needs new players. For more information, meet our sports advisors, Ms. Matte or Mr. Stergis.

GOOD AT ART?

This year, your schoolmates in the school art club plan to paint a mural (壁画) on the wall by the office. So they need new members to help create it. Are you interested in drawing, painting or taking photographs? This club is for you. The first meeting of the school year is at 3:15 pm next Wednesday in room 221. Please see Ms. Greenway for more information.

NEW THIS YEAR

There are some new activities you can have a go at. Try the new after-school science club. It has plans to enter the national senior robotics competition this year. So if you want to try building a robot, this club is for you. See Mr. Larson in room 105 for more details. The club meets at 3:30 pm every Thursday.

Do you like acting? Are you good at singing? The school play this year is a musical — The Sound of Music. Come and try out for it at 3:10 pm next Monday in room 125.

For a list of all the after-school activities this year, click here, or pick up a membership form from the advisor’s office — room 107.

1. When are the tryouts for the football team?

A．At 3:10 pm next Monday.	B．At 3:00 pm next Tuesday.
C．At 3:15 pm next Wednesday.	D．At 3:30 pm every Thursday.

2. What does the art club plan to do this year?

A．To paint a mural.	B．To put on a musical.
C．To offer photography courses.	D．To enter a national competition.

3. Where can you get more information about the science club?

A．In room 221.

B．In room 125.

C．In room 107.

D．In room 105.

【推荐2】Advantages of School Uniforms

Many public school systems across the country are instituting school uniforms in an effort to improve overall school performance and to reduce negative behavior. Standardized school clothing has become a heated national debate.     1    .

Cost

In some cases, the use of school uniforms is more affordable to families because there is not as much pressure as to buy expensive, trendy clothing.     2    . After the initial cost of buying uniforms, there is no need to spend more money on clothing.

Behavioral Outcomes

    3    . They believe that uniforms form a stricter atmosphere and that students who wear uniforms are more likely to follow school rules. The US Department of Education maintains that the mandatory（强制的）use of standardized dress reduces violence within the school.

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Many educators believe that students who wear school uniforms perform better academically in school. Students are often so focused on their clothes that they distract themselves from learning. Many parents find that their children spend a great deal of time planning and choosing their daily clothing and that uniforms allow students to use this period of time to study.

Social Outcomes

    5    . Some experts believe that school uniforms improve the social outcomes in a school environment as well. People sometimes judge others by their clothing. Children are often laughed at by other children because of the way they dress. Many children use clothing to express and define themselves. School uniforms relieve students from the pressure to fit in.

A．Academic Outcomes

B．Manage Time Properly

C．Uniforms can be a social coordinator

D．Uniforms are made to last, and can be washed easily and frequently

E．Below is a summary of the advantages of school uniforms

F．The school’s head teacher orders that all the students should wear school uniforms

G．It is generally thought that students who wear school uniforms behave more appropriately in the school environment

【推荐1】Toronto Greeters Program

Thank you for your interest in the Toronto Greeters Program. Toronto Greeters offer free visits to Toronto's lively neighborhoods and districts so you can discover the real Toronto.

Request Volunteer Greeters

We have lined up a large number of energetic, knowledgeable volunteer Torontonians, who are ready, willing and able to show you their favorite parts of Toronto. Tell us when you'll be visiting, when you have two to four hours of free time and what neighborhood you would like to see. We'll match you up with a greeter who shares your area of interest and you'll be all set to go. Please give us at least one-week notice to make the match. It is also important to note that greeter visits cannot be arranged for the first day of arrival in the city - just in case you are unavoidably delayed on your arrival.

Multilingual Greeters

The City of Toronto is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world and celebrates over 100 different cultures. Residents speak over 180 languages and our city motto is Diversity is Our Strength. Toronto Greeters offer visits in a variety of languages.

Visitor Feedback

“I would like to give you positive feedback on the program that you are managing and the people that keep it going. The stories and explanation that Martin told me about the city were really interesting! I confirm that Toronto (and Canada in general) is a great place to visit, with wonderful people. You have a very nice and welcoming spirit in your community! You have a magic all around the city that makes a foreigner feel at home."

-- Eric Dan, Mexico

1. Who is the Toronto Greeters Program intended for?

A．Volunteers.	B．Visitors.
C．Torontonians.	D．Language learners.

2. How long does it usually take to match someone up with a greeter?

A．One week.	B．A day.
C．Two to four hours.	D．Less than an hour.

3. How does Eric Dan find his experience in Toronto?

A．Surprising.	B．Tiring.
C．Satisfying.	D．Inspiring.

【推荐1】A year ago, I decided to create a more environmentally friendly kitchen, focusing on reducing the single-use products such as plastic bags and paper towels. I’m not going to sugarcoat my experience. It takes com mitment and a willingness to change long-held habits. In creating my kitchen, I tried a lot of different alternative products and some plain old com mon sense； the result, however, has been worth the effort. I’m recycling more and relying less on single-use products and I’m saving money too.

I’m not kidding when I say that I used to really love plastic storage bags, so this was, perhaps, the biggest challenge for me. Switching to reusable storage bags is a financial investment, but the cos is reasonable considering that I previously spent at least $ 100 annually on single-use plastic bags and wrap. I willcheck online periodically for recycling updates, where a zero-waste box for kitchen items is offered, from party supplies to mixed-materialfood containers.

I’m a clean freak (怪人) and used to go through an amount of paper towels on a daily basis, butit’s easy enough to take old T-shirts ortowels and cutthem up to use to wipe down surfaces. I’m also a fan of bamboo paper towels, which have the look and feel of traditional paper towels, yet are made from a highly renewable source and also break down in just 45 days. Better yet, they can be reused up to 100 times. As for kitchen sponges (海绵擦), I keep an eye out for those made with natural and recyclable materials.

When purchasing household items online from companies like Amazon or Jet, I will ask to have them shipped in as few boxes as possible or as small a box as possible if a single item is to be sent. I’ll let the company know that they should pay more attention to how It is packaging items for delivery.

1. What is the author’s main purpose of creating her kitchen?

A．To save money.	B．To reduce waste and recycle more.
C．To change her long-held habits.	D．To make it cleaner and more practical.

2. What does the underlined word “sugarcoat” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．M ake attractive.	B．Getinterested.
C．Show off.	D．Give up.

3. In creating her kitchen, what does the author do?

A．Begins to recycle more single-use plastic bags.

B．Goes through an amount of paper towels on a daily basis.

C．Checks online periodically to buy zero-waste box.

D．Chooses to use the recyclable or reusable kitchen items.

4. What can we learn about the author from the text?

A．She has strong environmental awareness.

B．She is used to traditional paper towels.

C．She has a good knowledge of financialinvestment.

D．She prefers to have her purchases packed in small boxes.

【推荐2】WP Puppet Pop-Up Studio

It is a monthly puppet(木偶 ) making and performing workshop offered on the third Saturday of each month at different places in Calgary. The workshops are suitable for people with different skill levels and encourage all family members, youngsters and elders to create art and drama together , with a different theme each month. But for 2020 , we can't get together for fun , and you can enjoy it online.

Michaels Kids' Club

Let your kids explore their art creativity here. Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up online,or just drop in. Only $3 per child reserves 30minutes for your creative kid. The project starts every half hour between 10 am and 11:30 am on Saturday mornings.

Contemporary Calgary

It is an art gallery and contemporary art museum. People can enjoy the art of our times through exhibitions , speeches , and education programs here. It is open from 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays and closes at 10 pm on weekends. Kids under 12 years old are free.

Leighton Art Centre

It is full of fine crafts(工艺品) and artwork by local artists, where you find truly unique gifts for your loved ones. For 2020 , it is staying until December 20th to give visitors more opportunities to come in person, while still making sure of social distancing in the house. To avoid the chance of having to line up outside, purchase a $10 ticket in advance for a 9 - 10 am shopping time on Saturday or Sunday morning.

1. What do we know about WP Puppet Pop-Up Studio?

A．It's open to people of all skill levels.	B．Its works are exhibited for a month.
C．It has a different theme every year.	D．Its activities begin every half hour.

2. Where will Mr. Smith go if he wants to buy a special present for his kids?

A．Michaels Kids' Club.	B．Leighton Art Centre.
C．Contemporary Calgary.	D．WP Puppet Pop-Up Studio.

3. What do the four places have in common?

A．They are all open on Sundays.	B．They organize activities offline.
C．They are all free for children.	D．They are related to art activities.

【推荐3】I have always been creative since I was a little girl. My childhood was filled with arts, crafts and music, and every day was an exciting adventure of creation.

Somewhere along the way, however, I lost touch with my creative self. At 21, I landed a job at a big insurance firm out of my business degree. I would go to the office, sit at my desk and repeat the same work five days a week, 9 to 5. The days were long and tedious. Working this way for one year was painful enough, let alone a lifetime. Before long I decided to make a change.

One thing I had developed an interest in was sewing, so I took a sewing course at a community college. It was only a five-week course but it awakened my interest and got my confidence up.

As I dreamed bigger, I began looking into college courses for Fashion Design and three months later I signed up for a part-time design course. I attended classes two nights a week. Although exhausting, it gave me energy, enthusiasm and happiness.

As it became more evident that fashion was what I wanted to do full time, the reality of my day-to-day work at the insurance firm became harder. I felt bored. No energy, no motivation and zero fulfillment.

I knew I needed to make a big change. After struggling for quite a while, I made a tough decision— leaving my job and studying my design course full time. Two years later I got my diploma.

The last few years have been exciting because I have been following my heart to do what I love. Today I'm living a creative life as the designer of my own fashion brand.

1. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Flexible.

B．Boring.

C．Pleasant.

D．Endless.

2. What did the author do to get back to her creative life?

A．She quit her job and took the fashion design course full time.

B．She got a job and attended a part-time sewing course.

C．She successfully built up her own fashion brand.

D．She took sewing and fashion design courses full time.

3. What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the passage?

A．To share her great achievement with us.

B．To appeal to us to live a creative life and make changes.

C．To inspire us to follow our heart and do what we really like.

D．To convince us of the vital importance of creativity and enthusiasm.