【推荐1】Kuringai Chase National Park

Guided Walks and Nature Activities

SUNDAY MAY 7        EASY

Early Morning Walk in Upper Lane Cove Valley

Meet at 7:30 am at the end of Day Rd, Cheltenham while the bush is alive with birdsong.

Round trip: 4 hours

FRIDAY MAY 12        MEDIUM

Possum Prowl

Meet at 7:30 pm in Seaforth Oval car park. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring a torch and wear sports shoes as some rock climbing involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied.

Duration (持续时间): 2 hours

SUNDAY JUNE 4        HARD

Bairne / Basin Track

Meet at 9:30 am on Track #8, West Head Road. Impressive Pittwater views. Visit Beechwood Cottage. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required.

Duration: about 6 hours

FRIDAY JUNE 16        EASY

Poetry Around a Campfire

Meet at 7:00 pm at Kalbarri Visitor Center. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently burning fire. Tea and biscuits to follow. Dress up warmly.

Cost: $4.00 per person

Duration: 2.5 hours

SUNDAY JUNE 25            EASY

Morning Walk at Mitchell Park

Meet at 8:30 am at the entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd, for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea.

Round trip: 3 hours

◆Grading

EASY     suitable for all fitness levels

MEDIUM     for those who periodically exercise

HARD     only if you regularly exercise

1. Where are visitors required to meet to explore the beauty of nature at night?

A．At the end of Day Rd, Cheltenham.

B．At the entrance to Mitchell Park.

C．On Track #8, West Head Road.

D．In Seaforth Oval car park.

2. The activity held on SUNDAY JUNE 4 is most suitable for those who ________.

A．are animal lovers	B．take exercise regularly
C．prefer literature to nature	D．are interested in morning tea

3. What activity does Morning Walk at Mitchell Park provide?

A．Bird watching.	B．Animal hunting.
C．River swimming.	D．Mountain climbing.

【推荐2】In recent years，Myanmar has opened its doors to western tourism．This once-closed state in Southeast Asia is a gold mine for those who enjoy the ancient Buddhist culture of the region．Compared to its neighbors，the landscape of Myanmar has been left largely undamaged．There are so many reasons why Myanmar is amazing and has been rated one of the top Asian tourist destinations for 2019．Here are some of its scenic spots：

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon

As far as pagodas are concerned，this is one of the most respected in Myanmar．This massive325-foot Buddhist pagoda is surrounded by smaller shiny-gold pagodas．It is believed that some of the hairs of Gautama Buddha are well-preserved in here．The Shwedagon Pagoda is a must-see destination on your traveling schedule．

Long Neck Tribe of the Hill Country

These women—who are identified by their long necks that are stretched by brass neck coils(项圈)from an early age—have become world-famous．You’ll find this tribe in the mountainous north of the country，especially in Chin state．This custom dates back to ancient times when tribesmen—who were always at war with neighboring tribes—put neck coils on their women to prevent them from being taken as prisoners of war．These days，the long-necked women are used to seeing foreigners，who make the long journey to this isolated region of Myanmar for the purpose of seeing them．

Mandalay City

This dusty，hot center of trading and commerce for Myanmar is both fascinating and exciting．You’11 never find a shortage of things to do here．Temples．Medieval-era castles．Buildings from the country’s colonial British past．There are over 600 monasteries and nunneries in the Holy Hills of Sagaing，which overlook Mandalay．The city also has an exciting nightlife which will be an attraction for many．

1. What does the writer intend to tell in the passage?

A．Life styles people in Myanmar have．

B．Activities tourists can attend in Myanmar．

C．Reasons why Myanmar is suddenly popular．

D．Information about some attractions in Myanmar．

2. For what purpose were the neck coils initially used?

A．To protect women’s necks．

B．To frighten the enemies away．

C．To make women more attractive．

D．To stop women being victims of war．

3. What will impress travelers to Mandalay City most?

A．Promising commercial future．	B．Architecture of different styles．
C．Shiny-gold pagodas．	D．Abundance of goods in night markets．

【推荐1】As for long-distance travel, there are some wonderful destinations that actually offer you great value for your money, especially for those who do not hope to empty their pockets after a holiday.

Tokyo, Japan

Food lovers should go to this busy city which has the lowest cost of eating out — you can even buy two evening meals (three dishes for each), with a bottle of wine, for just under ￡34. For sightseeing there are plenty of free museums and attractions, while tour bus ticket prices start from as little as ￡11.56.

Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand’s capital is second to none as the best value long-distance city. Although there isn’t a big difference in all prices compared to the other cities, it is accommodation that really makes it stand out. If you’re only stopping for a long weekend, then be sure to pay a visit to the breathtaking temples.

Beijing, China

The Chinese capital stands out with the total price of ￡337.49. If you only have one cultural day out during your stay, make it a trip to the Forbidden City. There are some beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. At the same time they’re home to priceless artificial objects from ancient Chinese emperors’ families.

Dubai, UAE

Although Dubai does have a reputation for being quite the splurge (挥霍) when it comes to holidays and if you’re going to enjoy shopping or experience the roller-coasters, it is in fact quite worth the money. The city also offers some cheaper prices across its museums, galleries and attractions as well as airport transfers.

1. What can you enjoy in Tokyo, Japan?

A．Free bus rides.

B．Eating out cheap.

C．Visiting galleries free.

D．Priceless man-made objects.

2. Which one tops the list of the best value long-distance cities?

A．Tokyo.	B．Bangkok.
C．Beijing.	D．Dubai.

3. What is people’s common idea about Dubai?

A．Dubai is not a good place for shopping.

B．Historical buildings spread everywhere in Dubai.

C．Being on vacation in Dubai costs tons of money.

D．The roller-coasters there are the best in the world.

【推荐2】Are you a creative person?

Are you looking for a challenging and unique work environment?

Picture yourself at CRIENGLISH.com.

Positions open to native English Speakers Only.

Video reporters/editors:

1. Video editing experience with an understanding of Final Cut Pro software.
2. Resourceful and creative when it comes to finding original stories.
3. A comfortable demeanor(举止) in front of the camera.
4. Enjoy working with others in a team oriented environment.

News presenters:

1. Journalistic and radio experience, good news-writing skills.
2. Able to work the night and early morning shifts.
3. Team spirit and flexibility.

Biz News Reporter/Presenter:

1. Journalistic experience, particularly in the field of business news.
2. Good reading and presentation skills.
3. Able to work at irregular hours.

Copyeditors:

1. Journalistic experience and good news-writing skills.
2. A good command of the English language.
3. Able to work at irregular hours.

Music DJs:

1. Well versed(精通) in music types like in pop, country, contemporary, etc, but not hard rock and heavy metal music.
2. Personal charm on the air.
3. Relevant experience.

For job possibilities, please email your CV, demos and preferably photograph to job@cri.com.cn. The CV should include such information as your citizenship, age, academic degree, working experience, contact numbers and, if you are already in China, type of visa. Thanks.

1. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To advertise a website.

B．To attract some talents.

C．To introduce a radio station.

D．To introduce a company.

2. To apply for the positions above, one must________.

A．work long hours

B．have related working experience

C．have team spirit

D．live in English-speaking countries

3. Which of the following positions require irregular work hours?

A．Video reporters＆News presenters

B．News presenters＆Biz News Reporter

C．Biz News Reporter＆Copyeditors

D．Copyeditors＆Music DJs

【推荐3】Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.
Camping
To project the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Fires
Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.
Hiking(远足)
Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in _ so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.
Weather
The weather at Gramd Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning(闪电) causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily             weather reports.
Wildlife
Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Gramd Canyon National Park where deer(鹿) were purposely shot because they are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand             Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.
1. What can you do first if you want to go camping?

A．Know the permitted	B．Book campgrounds in advance
C．Make sure not to make a fire	D．Stop at Mather and Desert View

2. What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．keep every out of campgrounds

B．take away everything you bring in

C．carry all the necessary food

D．look after your personal belongings

3. Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?

A．They ate wrong things and became very ill.

B．They were a danger to other gentle animals.

C．They begged food from visitors.

D．They kicked and bit visitors.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To provide travel information	B．To report some recent news.
C．To teach tourists hiking skills	D．To introduce the wild life

【推荐1】Charlie is a teacher and his wife, Maria is an artist. The night before last, just before the longest day of the year, Charlie was sitting in a deckchair enjoying the warm summer air when Maria touched his shoulder and he could tell immediately she was a little worried about something. He asked her what the matter was and she replied that there was a strange thing on the jacket that was hanging in the bedroom. They had both lived in the West Indies (西印度群岛) and had seen a lot of strange creatures in their house before. But now they were living in England and so Charlie just laughed and said he would have a look at the “thing”.

He walked to the bedroom. He saw a jacket hanging in the bedroom and went up to it to have a closer look at the “thing”. The moment he touched it, the thing sprang into life. Now Charlie experiences fear like the rest of us but when this creature opened its wings, he jumped out of his skin and ran screaming from the room like a small child doing about 100 miles an hour.

For a moment the next-door neighbours thought that Charlie was murdering his wife because of the noise they could hear. In fact, it was a bat that frightened Charlie.

Eventually Charlie managed to trap the bat in a box and took it to the garden to let the bat fly. Maria, who had been playing the guitar while Charlie was upstairs, asked Charlie if he had found out what the thing was. “Oh, nothing to worry about”, he said casually hoping that the terror could not be seen in his eyes, “it was just a bat.”

1. Why was Maria a little worried one night?

A．Because she couldn't find her guitar.	B．Because she saw something strange.
C．Because it was too hot for her.	D．Because she had quarreled with her husband.

2. The underlined part “jumped out of his skin” in the second paragraph probably means ____.

A．stood up	B．was very frightened
C．threw off his clothes	D．was very excited

3. What happened to the bat?

A．It was killed by Charlie.	B．It was badly wounded.
C．It was set free by Charlie.	D．It was kept as a pet.

4. It can be inferred that ________.

A．Charlie was afraid that his wife would laugh at him if she knew the truth

B．the neighbours would report to the police about Charlie murdering the bat

C．the bat wouldn't come to Charlie's room again because it was frightened

D．Maria heard her husband screaming downstairs and became frightened

【推荐2】I used to be crazy about the hunting season. The excitement of waiting for a prey（猎物） and the pride of showing off the kill fascinated me. However, everything changed after that cold morning.

Early on that day of the late fall, I set off alone for the woods, packing a gun, a bottle of hot coffee and three thick sandwiches. After finding the fresh deer’s tracks in the snow, I settled down behind a little bush.

I sat there for about an hour. It was then that I saw him. A deer, a big beautiful deer! There was no cover nearer to him than 30 yards. Surely I couldn’t miss! I waited for him to realize I was there. I waited for him to be shocked and run away. But he fooled me completely. He came to towards me! He was curious, I suppose, or maybe he was stupid - how else can you explain it?

He was not quite young, but a deer in his prime. He must have known about men and guns. But he came closer, putting one foot before the other, slowly and purposefully. His big eyes never moved from my face. Well, that deer walked right up to where I was sitting. Then he stopped and looked at me!

What happened next is hard to believe, but it’s true. And it all seemed quite natural. Just as when a friendly young deer comes near you, I reached up and scratched（挠）his head. And he liked to be scratched. In fact, he practically asked for more. Then, I fed him my sandwich! Yes, I know what a deer eats, but that deer ate my sandwich. Well, he finally went his way, down the hill and up the deer trail. Shoot him? Not me. You wouldn’t have either, not after that. I just watched him go.

When I was about half way back, I heard two shots, followed by a dull slam（撞击） a few seconds later. Those two shots usually mean a kill. I had forgotten there were other hunters that day.

Those hunters would never know they could have scratched his head.

1. Why didn’t the author kill the deer?

A．He was fooled by the tricky deer.

B．He preferred to shoot a shy deer.

C．He was too shocked to shoot the deer.

D．He was touched by the deer’s closeness.

2. What most probably happened to the deer in the end?

A．It was taken home by the author.

B．It managed to escape being shot.

C．It was shot to death by someone else.

D．It formed a friendship with another hunter.

3. What’s the best title of this text?

A．Why is man so cruel?

B．Why did I quit hunting?

C．How can we protect deer?

D．When will man stop hunting?

【推荐3】London Shops

The Craft Store is a lovely little store for those who like making things by themselves. A great number of tools can be used for everything from candle making to making your own dress! Once you get into this store, you will be attracted by all the things you can do.

Phone: (020) 7636-0611              Address: 3080 Wonderland Road

The London Shop is a small shop in Baker Street which sells high-quality goods for the choosy tourists. It has a series of the usual tourist items, including lovely Rose teapots, cups and lots of teas. For the collectors there are model cars of every model from Rolls-Royce to Mini.

Phone: (020) 7935-1441        Address: 198 Baker Street

Nothing New is a great store for those who love old things with a bit of history. Even if you can’t afford the prices, it’s a great place to travel around and look at the old clothes and jewellery. You might even be able to pick up old musical instruments, but that depends on luck and your budget (预算)!

Phone: (020) 7038-3718        Address: 1 Farringdon Street

Active is a great store to suit all budgets. On the first floor there are informal and sports clothes for those who don’t want to spend much money on looking good. On the second floor there is equipment for the serious sportsman who wants quality and style.

Phone: (020) 7487-3370        Address: Long Tall Sally 19-25 Chiitem Street

1. Who will like the Craft Store best?

A．People who are not rich.	B．People who like making things by themselves.
C．People who love old things.	D．People who like designing clothes.

2. If you’re interested in collecting models of cars, where can you go?

A．198 Baker Street.	B．1 Farringdon Street.
C．3080 Wonderland Road.	D．Long Tall Sally 19-25 Chiitem Street.

3. For those who want to buy some sports clothes, which store is their best choice?

A．The London Shop.	B．Nothing New.
C．The Craft Store.	D．Active

【推荐1】Enter the 17th Annual Kids’ Fish Art Contest

Each fall, Ontario students are invited to enter the Kids’ Fish Art Contest．This free annual contest lets you show off your artistic talents and learn about Ontario’s native fish and their habitats．
The contest is open to all students：
●who are residents of Ontario
●currently attending elementary or secondary school(or homeschooled)
●between the grades of 4-12
Children of Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Fish and Wildlife Services Branch employees are not permitted．
Prizes
There is 1 winner for each of the 3 categories：
●grades of 4-6                    ●grades of 7-9       ●grades of 10-12
This year’s prizes include：
●a fishing trip at Brennan Harbour Resort
●a day of fishing with Canadian Sport fishing Television Show Host, Italo Labignan
●the winning designs advance to an international competition
Key dates
Opens: September 30,2019
Closes: December 6,2019
Announcement of winners: March 2020
How to enter
1.Prepare your entry：
●original artwork             ●a short essay
2.Download and complete the entry form．
3.Mail your entry, postmarked no later than December 6,2019
To: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Kids’Fish Art Contest
Peter borough ON K9J 3C7
Do：
●provide your artistic interpretation of the fish in its habitat
●submit your original, hand-done creation
Do not：
●use photographs, tracings, computer-generated artwork
●submit freehand copies of other people’s work
●put any lettering, signatures or initials on the front of the design
Essay
Write a 1-page essay about：
●your fish                    ●its habitat             ●how to protect it for future generations
Include your name and address on your essay．
1. Who can sigh up for the contest?

A．Julie, a 3 grader from Ontario	B．Ian, whose father works with the contest
C．Brian, a 6-grade homeschooler	D．Olivia, who lives outside of Ontario

2. When will the winning entries come out?

A．September 30,2019	B．December 6,2019．
C．March 2020	D．December 31,2019．

3. To enter the contest, participants must_______

A．mail the entry form to the contest holder

B．put their names on their artworks

C．ensure their entries are received by December 6,2019

D．create their artworks by hand

【推荐2】When something on your fruit or vegetable looks strange, it isn't unusual to throw it to the side. without any hesitation. But some “unusual" parts of fruits and vegetables actually contain abundant amounts of health benefits or they may offer other little known uses. Those stings in your banana are no different.

Often thrown away with its skin, banana strings, which are scientifically called phloem bundles, are just as nutritious as the rest( inner pat) of the fruit. They are packed full of fibre, vitamin A, and vitamin B6 and other nutritional content, Phloem can be found in all plants, which is responsible for the transport of nutrients.“ Phloem bundles are made up of living cells that send food products and sugar to all the different parts of the plant," says Rebecca Lee, a registered nurse and the founder of remediesforme. com. And that is exactly what those strings do in the banana, transporting necessary nutrients throughout the delicious fruit so that it can grow up properly.

“They are not disgusting, and they just help the banana grow and become delicious," Dr. Elizabeth Trattner A. P. DOM, Doctor of Chinese and Integrative Medicine, told Reader's Digest. “It is fine to eat and although is structure is a little different from the inside.

Those phloem bundles can also be used to determine if your banana is ready to eat. If all of the nutrients haven't been transported completely in a balanced way throughout the fruit yet, then the phloem bundles stay on more tightly, meaning the banana is under ripe. Then the opposite occurs with ripe and over ripe bananas, as the strings can be removed more easily. But if your bananas do end up bring over-ripe. throw them away? Absolutely not!

1. What are the strings of a banana?

A．It’s nutrition producers.	B．It’s transporting cells.
C．It’s fleshy inner parts.	D．It’s protective skins.

2. What does the underlined phrase “the opposite" in the last paragraph refer to?

A．The banana is not ripe enough.	B．The phloem's structure is tight.
C．The nutrients are distributed fully.	D．The phloem bundles become longer.

3. What does the author seem to discuss in the next paragraph?

A．The ways to deal with over -ripe bananas.	B．The reasons for bananas being over -ripe.
C．The steps of stopping bananas being ripe.	D．The links between phloem and ripe bananas.

4. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A biology textbook.

B．A research paper.

C．A medical brochure.

D．A health magazine.

【推荐3】I used to be crazy about the hunting season. The excitement of waiting for a prey（猎物） and the pride of showing off the kill fascinated me. However, everything changed after that cold morning.

Early on that day of the late fall, I set off alone for the woods, packing a gun, a bottle of hot coffee and three thick sandwiches. After finding the fresh deer’s tracks in the snow, I settled down behind a little bush.

I sat there for about an hour. It was then that I saw him. A deer, a big beautiful deer! There was no cover nearer to him than 30 yards. Surely I couldn’t miss! I waited for him to realize I was there. I waited for him to be shocked and run away. But he fooled me completely. He came to towards me! He was curious, I suppose, or maybe he was stupid - how else can you explain it?

He was not quite young, but a deer in his prime. He must have known about men and guns. But he came closer, putting one foot before the other, slowly and purposefully. His big eyes never moved from my face. Well, that deer walked right up to where I was sitting. Then he stopped and looked at me!

What happened next is hard to believe, but it’s true. And it all seemed quite natural. Just as when a friendly young deer comes near you, I reached up and scratched（挠）his head. And he liked to be scratched. In fact, he practically asked for more. Then, I fed him my sandwich! Yes, I know what a deer eats, but that deer ate my sandwich. Well, he finally went his way, down the hill and up the deer trail. Shoot him? Not me. You wouldn’t have either, not after that. I just watched him go.

When I was about half way back, I heard two shots, followed by a dull slam（撞击） a few seconds later. Those two shots usually mean a kill. I had forgotten there were other hunters that day.

Those hunters would never know they could have scratched his head.

1. Why didn’t the author kill the deer?

A．He was fooled by the tricky deer.

B．He preferred to shoot a shy deer.

C．He was too shocked to shoot the deer.

D．He was touched by the deer’s closeness.

2. What most probably happened to the deer in the end?

A．It was taken home by the author.

B．It managed to escape being shot.

C．It was shot to death by someone else.

D．It formed a friendship with another hunter.

3. What’s the best title of this text?

A．Why is man so cruel?

B．Why did I quit hunting?

C．How can we protect deer?

D．When will man stop hunting?