What limits you from hiking more often? If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods, why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
● Yukon Outdoors Club
Membership cost:$10 for a single membership
Description: The club organizes day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing trips for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
● UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes and rock climbs. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, and host presentations. Members can borrow equipment from the club. The UBC VOC has also constructed a few huts in the Coast Mountains.
● Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Membership cost: Free
Description: The Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so check the website regularly to find a hike that's right for you! Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
●Vernon Outdoors Club
Membership cost:A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: The Vermon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Members are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Activity each week.
1. Which club organizes its trips based on their members’ hiking skills?| A．The Yukon Outdoors Club. | B．The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club. |
| C．The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. | D．The Vernon Outdoors Club. |
| A．They are mostly held on weekends. |
| B．They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
| C．Their schedule is always emailed to the members. |
| D．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
| A．$70. | B．$50. |
| C．$45. | D．$35. |
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| A．in a newspaper |
| B．in a school magazine |
| C．on a company noticeboard |
| D．in a store window |
| A．artist | B．florist |
| C．teacher | D．dental nurse |
| A．Cooking skills. |
| B．The ability to work well with other people. |
| C．Childcare experience. |
| D．The ability to start work in two weeks. |
【推荐2】Canada has many thrilling and unique events and festivals to celebrate the changing of seasons, the history of the country, and the many special people that make up this diverse country.
Canadian National Exhibition
Every August for eighteen days, the Canadian National exhibition takes place in Ontario. 2020 will be only the second time in the fair’s 142 year history that the event will not be going ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The last time the fair was cancelled was in World War II from 1942 to 1946 (inclusive). The 2021 National Exhibition promises to be bigger than ever; showcasing amusement rides, carnival games, delicious food stalls, live entertainment, agricultural displays, sporting events, and much more.
Toronto Film Festival
Every September, thousands of local and international actors, journalists, directors, and the general public flock to Toronto for one of the biggest film festivals in the world. Over a period of 11 days, the best in cinema is screened for the first time, generating Oscar buzz and attracting some of the biggest names in the film industry. This festival is perfect for those interested in the beauty and craft of international film.
Winterlude, Ottawa
On the first three weekends of February, when the Rideau Canal has frozen over and the snow has covered the city, the Winterlude Festival begins. This winter celebration brings visitors of all ages to the canal where people can go ice-skating and take part in ice-hockey games, while the most fascinating sights are the unique ice sculptures. These works of art see over 600,000 visitors every year and include sculptures of people, animals, and fantasy creatures.
Calgary exhibition and stampede, Calgary
This is one of the biggest events in the country and has been labelled the “Greatest outdoor show on Earth”, attracting over 1 million people every July. The 10-day event is a celebration of the western lifestyle that made its way to Calgary over 100 years ago. Visitors can expect riding, a parade, concerts, agricultural competitions, and many other historical events.
1. Which of the following events happens at the beginning of each year?| A．Canadian National Exhibition. |
| B．Toronto Film Festival. |
| C．Winterlude, Ottawa |
| D．Calgary exhibition and stampede, Calgary |
| A．5. | B．6. | C．18. | D．142. |
| A．Games involved with ice. |
| B．Various films on show. |
| C．Attracting most people. |
| D．Testing delicious food. |
【推荐3】Nowadays there seems to be an app(手机软件) for everything. And mobile apps have been a part of our life. The following apps are part of the most popular apps.
 | Ctrip can be the best helper when you feel it hard to buy the train or airline tickets. You can buy tickets anywhere at anytime. |
 | Ximalaya Reading has millions of books including poems, short stories, novels and even fairy tales for children. What’s special about it is that you can use it to download(下载) book recording that can be listened to. It has more than 1 million valuable resources. |
 | Baby Bus is a very good friend for children under three years old. Kids can learn to speak, understand numbers and draw pictures with the help of this app. |
 | World Hero may help learn more English words while you’re playing games, so if you have problems remembering the new words when you learn English, use it! |
 | World of Tanks Blitz(坦克世界), a free-to-play online games with over 40 million downloads, bring quick-fire tank fights. “A lot of tanks, a lot of people and a lot of fun.” It will be the best choice to kill your time. |
| A．booking（预订）tickets | B．learning English |
| C．playing games | D．drawing pictures |
| A．poems | B．novels | C．fairy tales | D．news |
| A．Ctrip | B．Baby Bus | C．World Hero | D．World of Tanks Blitz |
| A．we can buy tickets from Ctrip only in the daytime |
| B．we have to pay some money for World of Tanks Blitz |
| C．we can’t use Ximalaya Reading to download book recording |
| D．Peter, a 2-year-old boy, can learn to draw pictures with the help of Baby Bus |
【推荐1】Learn how to draw flowers! This is a great art class for naturalists, gardeners, and casual botanists of all experience levels.
About this event
This online art Class demonstrates how to draw plants using a variety of techniques that will allow you to present subjects accurately and expressively. We create a new botanical drawing in every workshop. If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to add more value to your time in nature, TRY IT.
Workshop Duration:90 Minutes
Start time:7:00 PM
This workshop will be recorded for those who can not make the live event due to time zone differences. If you do not wish to be recorded during the live event, simply turn off the camera on your device.
Instructor: James S. Sisti
What You Need
Click HERE for a list of drawing tools that you use
·Pencil(2B or B hardness)
·Eraser
·One sheet of drawing paper (at least 8 x10 inches)
·Ruler
Optional Materials:
·Cotton Balls
·A toothpick
Please Note: This class is accessible from any web device. However, a device with a larger screen such as a tablet or PC will make for a better experience.
What’s Included:
·Admission to the live workshop
·Recording of the workshop
·Downloadable lesson packet
These resources will be made available on the Hike And Draw website after the workshop. You do not need to attend the live workshop to receive a recording and lesson packet.
·Visit HIKEANDDRAW. NYC for all workshop recordings.
Still not sure? Try a quick and easy nature drawing tutorial, absolutely FREE!
1. What can we know about the class?| A．It is for experienced artists. | B．It aims to teach drawing. |
| C．It has age limit. | D．It is held in the morning. |
| A．A ruler. | B．A camera. | C．A toothpick. | D．A large screen. |
| A．Admission to the offline workshop. | B．Membership of the Hike And Draw website. |
| C．Free tools and materials. | D．A recording and lesson packet. |
【推荐2】Don’t let the heat keep you away from New Orleans. For one thing, the hotel rates are the lowest they’ll be all year. For another, with wonderful events, you’ll barely notice the heat. Come and see what we’re all about in summer.
FESTIGALS
Festigals is an annual festival that celebrates, and supports women of all backgrounds and causes related to women’s well-being. It features a variety of New Orleans-themed activities, designed for women and by women. It usually includes famous female speakers.
DATES: June 5-7, 2020
RED DRESS RUN
The run usually begins in French Quarter, although the exact location is only announced to those who registered. The runners, with drinks in hand, continue their route through the French Quarter and spend the rest of the day celebrating. Participants can sign up online on the official website. Registration usually includes donations to local charities, and beers for the run. You must be 21 or older to participate.
DATE: August 8, 2020
PRICE $65
RUNNING OF THE BULLS
Instead of running from real bulls, New Orleanians gather in the traditional colors of Spain’s bull run and chase runners with plastic bats on their rollerblades (旱冰鞋). Thousands of runners gather early in the morning in Downtown to participate in the run, wearing all white with a bit of red.
DATES: July 10-12, 2020
NOLA CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL
This year’s festival has expanded to two weekends, taking place June 19-21 and June 24-28. Guests can enjoy live music performances, local chefs, kids activities, salsa dancing and more. While the official fest takes place June 26-28, there’s plenty to do leading up to and following Caribbean Fest. To learn more about this year’s fest, visit here.
1. What is special about Festigals?| A．It shows great concern for females. |
| B．It features New Orleans’ local food. |
| C．It is celebrated in hot summer. |
| D．It is open to women only. |
| A．Runners have to run all day long. |
| B．Runners can sign up on the spot. |
| C．There is an age limit for runners. |
| D．It provides free food and drinks. |
| A．FESTIGALS. |
| B．RED DRESS RUN. |
| C．RUNNING OF THE BULLS. |
| D．NOLA CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL. |
【推荐3】Three of the UK’s best wildlife experiences
You needn’t book an expensive holiday to lands of Africa to see animals. The UK offers a surprising number of wildlife experiences, perfect for a family day out.
·ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire
The UK’s largest zoo makes an excellent day out for all the family. It is home to 3,783 animals. The stars of the zoo are the four baby tigers born at the zoo in June. Kids will be surprised by giraffe feeding and the chance to watch lions. Little kids will also be equally interested in Hullabazoo Farm, where they can play with animals such as little pigs and rabbits. Dining choices include River Cottage Kitchen.
Train station: Luton UK.
Cost: Adult, £22.90; Child, £16.60
·Blair Drummond Safari Park, Stirling
Blair Drummond Safari Park opened to the public in 1970 and is home to over 350 animals. Educational as well as exciting, there are animal presentations throughout the day. The education team make their way around six of the enclosures (围场), giving talks on elephants, giraffes, tigers, penguins, etc. The talks include information about the natural environments and behaviour of the animals.
Train station: Stirling
Cost: Adult, £16.25 ; Child, £13.25.
·Chester Zoo,Cheshire
Chester Zoo is the most-visited wildlife attraction in the UK. Covering over 50 hectares(公顷), it has more than 21,000 animals. You can find animals such as jaguars, sloths, blue-eyed cockatoos, Sumatran tigers, etc. There are plenty of picnic areas for lunch, and restaurants include Manado Street Kitchen and The Oakfieldgastropub.
Train station: Chester
Cost: Adult,£16.36; Child, £13.18.
1. If 12-year-old Jackson wants to visit the largest zoo in the UK, how much should he pay?| A．£13.18. | B．£13.25. | C．£16.60. | D．£22.90. |
| A．It’s the most popular wildlife park in the UK. |
| B．Visitors can get knowledge about animals there. |
| C．The animals kept there are endangered species. |
| D．Visitors can share what they know about animals there. |
| A．It has the most animals. | B．There are restaurants in it. |
| C．People can get there by train. | D．The adult ticket to it is the cheapest. |
Date:15th Aug. —22nd Aug.
Location: Chepstow Center
2018 Music Festivals, UK
Details: Over 100 live bands plus DJs on five private solar-powered stages. A wonderful site in a wooded area of outstanding natural beauty. 8 days of inspiration and relaxation are about traditional crafts, campaign stalls(活动摊位), and a magical kids’ area.
Sport Beat Music Festival
Date: 20th Aug. —29th Aug.
Location: Oxstalls Sports Park
Details: Time for fun in the sun with Sport Beat. The festival is for those who wish there are volleyball and netball games that take place over the weekend. Attractions include: ball coaching, food village, and bars. Please see details for VIP passes on our website.
Creamfields Festival
Date: 26th Aug.—28th Aug.
Location: Daresbury Court
Details: Creamfields is the world’s leading dance music festival. Creamfields is famous for many things, not just its traditional world class dancing but its unbeatable atmosphere! The festival mixes together style breaking pioneers from across the DJ and live music spectrum(声谱).
Wilkestock Charity Music Festival
Date: 27th Aug.—31st Aug. Location: Wilkestock Stadium
Details: With entertainment this year from mystery jets to a huge electronic lineup(阵容), this festival keeps turning up the heat year on year while keeping all profits donated direct to charity.
1. At which festival can children probably enjoy themselves thoroughly?| A．Creamfields Festival. | B．The Green Gathering. |
| C．Sport Beat Music Festival. | D．Wilkestock Charity Music Festival. |
| A．At Oxstalls Sports Park. | B．At Daresbury Court. |
| C．At Wilkestock Stadium. | D．At Chepstow Center. |
| A．It gives its earnings to people in need. | B．It offers performance in the open air. |
| C．It entertains people with live music. | D．It has five private solar-powered stages. |
【推荐2】Pizza Inn
Pizza Inn is a pizza restaurant chain that specializes in American-style pan pizzas. Pizza Inn prices are similar to other large pizza chains except for the fact that they only offer pizzas in medium and large sizes. Pizza Inn offers pizzas in 4 different crusts （酥皮）：Thin Crust, New York Pan, Italian Crust and Triple Cheesy Stuffed Crust. The restaurant also offers other kinds of typical Italian food.
Freddy's
Freddy's is a fast casual restaurant chain that specializes in various sandwiches and burgers as well as frozen custard （蛋奶沙司）. Freddy's prices are about averages . Besides frozen custard, Freddy's also has a few varieties of beef and chicken burgers and sandwiches . They also have 3 different hot dogs: regular, Chicago-style and chili cheese .
A & W
A & W is a fast-food restaurant chain that is known for their own brand of root beer. A & W prices are competitive with the rest of the fast-food industry. Although A & W sells burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and frozen treats, most people go there for their famous root beer.
Hopdoddy
Hopdoddy is a fast casual chain specializing in burger and beer combinations. Their burgers are advertised as being made from the freshest ingredients （食材）. Hopdoddy prices are higher than those of an average fast-food burger shop. Part of that is simply because of the quality of ingredients used to create the food. Although they are mainly known for their burgers, they also offer various other things such as salads, sides and milkshakes .
1. How is Pizza Inn different from other large pizza chains?| A．Its prices are lower. |
| B．It doesn't offer small pizzas . |
| C．Its pizzas are more delicious . |
| D．It doesn't serve frozen treats. |
| A．Root beer. | B．Burgers. |
| C．Hot dogs. | D．Sandwiches. |
| A．They are unique in taste. |
| B．They are combined with beer. |
| C．They are made in limited numbers. |
| D．They are made from high-quality ingredients . |
【推荐3】Confident, smart and high-tech，they're followers of pop culture and know what social networking is all about. They’re tweens, children between the ages of 10 and 12.These young people are no longer little kids but they are not yet teenagers, because tweens are in a state of transition（转变）
The tween years are hard for children. From a social point of view, tweens are dealing with quite a lot. They have to face changing relationships, middle school and a whole lot of pressure（压力）to succeed and fit in. They may become angry over seemingly small things. A bad test grade, an argument with a friend, a bad day on the ball field, or a request to clean a bedroom might set them off.
Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer, a parenting expert in London and author of Talking to Tweens, says. “The tween years are when young people begin to realize the wider world and to see themselves as separate from their families.”
Right now, tweens’ friends are everything to them. It’s universal for the age, but they show it in different ways. For boys, the whole friendship thing is through technology and sports. Girls like to talk.
Tweens are also a hot market What do tweens consider cool? Music is at the top of the cool list followed by going to the movies “Being smart” comes third, tied with video games, followed by electronics, sports, fashion and protecting the environment, according to a report.
Undoubtedly, tweens have great spending power in the United States. It was the tween market that made Justin Bieber and Harry Potter household names Retailers（零售商）know tweens are a ho market for clothes, music and entertainment Tweens have their own sense of fashion and enjoy their own parts of popular culture.
1. Which of the following words best describes the tween years?| A．Entertaining. | B．Unchanging. | C．Admirable. | D．tough |
| A．Tweens remain dependent on their parents. |
| B．Friendship is very important in tweens eyes. |
| C．Retailers pay little attention to the tween market. |
| D．Playing video games is second to none on tweens’ cool list. |
| A．In a marketing report. | B．On a fashion website. |
| C．In an education magazine. | D．On a parenting poster. |
The Best Way to See Singapore. See More for Less! |
City Sightseeing $33/A, $23/C, FREE/T 24 hrs of Unlimited Touring—9 am to 6 pm Duration:1 Day (unlimited rides) Attractions: Civic District, Orchard Road, Botanic Gardens, Little India, Chinatown & more along the City & Heritage routes It is easy to enjoy Singapore with the City Sightseeing open-top touring system. Spot an interesting place or sight? Simply hop off and walk around and you can continue the tour later by hopping on the next bus. With 1 bus arriving every 20 minutes, the City Sightseeing system links you to major sights, attractions and hotels! *Guests Helpline:6338-6877 |
DUCK $33/A, $23/C, $2/T Daily:9:30 am-5:30 pm Duration:60 minutes Ride the original DUCK! Hop on this amphibious(两栖的)craft for a sightseeing tour which covers both land and sea! *Free bus transfer; most popular tour;1st and original DUCK; unique land & sea adventure *For More Information, call 6338-6859 |
Night Safari(旅行) $49/A, $33/C, FREE/T Tour Time:6:00 pm-10:00 pm Duration:4 hours Observe the night activities of the 1, 000 over nocturnal(夜行的)animals in the Night Safari—the world’s first wild life night park, for an adventure you’ll never forget. *Free & Easy with 2-way bus transfer *For More Information, call 6338-6826 |
Flyer $53/A, $37/C, FREE/T Open Hours: Daily 9:00 am-9:00 pm Duration:30 minutes Feast your eyes on Singapore’s magnificent cityscape from a height of 165m on the world’s largest observation wheel. Get your cameras ready as you experience a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and the Marina Bay area. *Free bus transfer; free river transfer *For More Information, call 6338-3311 |
| ☆A—adult, C—children (3-12), T—toddler (2 & below) |
1. Which way is most suitable for Mary, who can just spare one day to travel around Singapore?
| A．Night Safari. | B．DUCK. | C．City Sightseeing. | D．Flyer. |
| A．$89 | B．$99 | C．$91 | D．$101 |
| A．Education Commission. | B．Health Department. |
| C．Transportation Bureau. | D．Tourism Bureau. |
A visit to a zoo can be an amazing experience for people of all ages. If you want to get close to wildlife, why not visit one of the following zoos in the UK?
Longleat Safari(游猎) & Adventure Park
Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is the UK’s oldest safari park. Opened in 1966, it was the first safari park opened outside Africa. It was just a 100-acre lion reserve in the beginning, but it has grown fast over the years. Now you can see parrots and other creatures here, although lions are still popular with many people.
Open from mid-February to early November, a day ticket costs￡26 for adults. Admission(门票) for 3- to 14-year-old is￡18.50 and￡21 for the over-60s.
Located just off the A36 between Bath and Salisbury, it can be reached by taking the A362.
Bristol Zoo
Bristol Zoo is one of the UK’s oldest zoos. It will celebrate its 180th anniversary(周年) in 2016. Here, you’ll find over 400 different species of creatures. It also has nine animal houses, so even if the weather isn’t at its best, there are still lots of amazing creatures to look at, including the endangered red panda. Perhaps one of the most popular places is Bug World, where you can see all kinds of scary insects.
Admission for adults is￡14 and￡8.50 for 3- to 14-year-olds.
Located in the Clifton region of Bristol, you can reach the zoo by taking either the No. 8 or 9 bus. Clifton Down train station is also close by, and if you are taking public transport, you can buy a discounted entry ticket to the zoo.
1. What do we know about Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari & Adventure Park?
| A．It’s the first safari park in the UK. |
| B．It covers an area of 100 acres in total. |
| C．It has a longer history than Bristol Zoo. |
| D．It’s famous mostly for its parrots and lions. |
| A．￡42. | B．￡52. | C．￡60.5 | D．￡70.5 |
| A．1826 | B．1766 | C．1936 | D．1836 |
Most workers attend so-called happy hours to bond with colleagues, although 15 percent go to hear the latest office gossip and 13 percent go because they feel necessary, said the survey conducted for CareerBuilder. com, an online job site. As to what happens when the after-work drinks flow, 16 percent reported bad-mouthing a colleague, 10 percent shared a secret about a colleague and 8 percent said they drank too much and acted unprofessionally. Five percent said they had shared a secret about the company, and 4 percent confessed to singing karaoke. While 21 percent of those who attended said happy hours were good for networking, 85 percent said attending had not helped them get closer to someone higher up or get a better position. An equal number of men and women said they attended happy hours with co-workers, with younger workers aged 25 to 34 most likely and workers over 55 least likely to attend. Overall, 21 percent of workers attend happy hours with co-workers and; of those nearly a quarter go at least once a month.
The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder. com among 6,987 full-time employees between February 11 and March 13. Harris Interactive said the results had a sampling error of plus or minus 1.2 percentage points.
1. Harris Interactive made the survey to find out ________.
| A．how U.S. workers spend their after-work time |
| B．what U.S. workers do at after-work drinks |
| C．the relationships between U.S. workers |
| D．who are most likely to attend after-work drinks |
| A．4 percent | B．8 percent | C．16 percent | D．10 percent |
| A．benefited them a lot | B．could provide information |
| C．only made them relaxed | D．was of no help to them |
| A．workers over 55 don’t like to attend happy hours at all |
| B．about 75% of workers go more than once a month |
| C．10.5% of male workers attend happy hours with co-workers |
| D．about 700 workers surveyed shared a secret about a co-worker |
| A．all the workers oppose after-work drinks |
| B．the workers may change their attitudes towards after-work drinks |
| C．all the workers support after-work drinks |
| D．all the workers are suggested going to attend after-work drinks |
