Fee $37
What better way to enjoy autumn and fresh your spirit than an early morning meditation walk at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Come prepared to relax and renew as we slowly walk around the Great Basin, making stops for guided meditation focused on the four-life cycle images---creation/birth, growth, pain and loss, and new life---and their relation to your own life experiences. Take time to think, wander, and breathe. Event takes place rain or shine. Covered spaces available along the path.
No senior discount.
BOT B05---01, CARD, 1 Sat., 5/3, 8-10 a.m. CRN 40864
Transition to a Real Food Lifestyle
Fee $25
Are you trying to change your family from the heavily-processed standard American diet toward more natural, real foods? Blogger Tamara Mannelly explains how to read ingredient (原料) labels on packaged foods and identify added chemicals and fillers. Explore ways to add more healthy foods to your diet and source quality animal products. Take home session notes, tips, and recipes.
No senior discount.
BOT G33---01, CARD, 1 Thu., 2/6 and 1 Mon., 2/10, 10-11 a.m. CRN 40905
Designing the Sunny Border
Fee $37
The well-designed flower border “wears” a combination of perennials (多年生物), annuals, and shrubs that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Explore ways to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on color and form. Appropriate for new gardeners as well as those with established borders that could use updating.
Senior 40% discount
BOT G34---01, CARD, 1 Sat., 8/29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN 40866
Garden That Heal---A Prescription for Wellness
Fee $149
Industry leaders present the latest research on the benefits of healthcare gardens and introduce the tools needed to effectively design, manage, and evaluate them. Fee includes morning coffee and lunch. Course is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects for continuing education credit.
Senior 10% discount
BOT G36---01, CARD, 1 Wed., 5/14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CRN 41162
1. What does NOT belong to the four life cycle image?
| A．Growth. | B．Death. |
| C．Birth or creation. | D．Loss and pain. |
| A．Gardening. | B．Relaxation. |
| C．Health care. | D．Healthy diet. |
| A．Monday and Wednesday | B．Monday and Thursday |
| C．Tuesday and Friday | D．Wednesday and Thursday |
| A．Designing the Sunny Border |
| B．Meditation Walk: The Cycle of Life |
| C．Garden That Heal---A Prescription for Wellness |
| D．Transition to a Real Food Lifestyle |
| A．registering a course needs money |
| B．the industry leaders charge too much |
| C．morning coffee and lunch are provided |
| D．the tools needed for gardens are expensive |
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Field trips
STAR Eco Station hosts field trips for schools and camps throughout Southern California. Each field trip lasts two hours, consisting of a one-hour gathering and a one-hour tour of the facility, with lessons associated with California State Science Standards.
Throughout the field trip, students learn about the latest developments in environmental protection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems. The students also receive an up-close and hands-on experience with our rescued foreign wildlife. The tour includes different environmental exhibits that showcase the ways students can help protect animals in the wild.
Public tours
Guided tours of the STAR Eco Station introduce visitors to over two hundred rescued foreign wildlife. The guided tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Visitors are served on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. However, tours may sell out. We suggest larger groups schedule a private tour.
Note:
Our regular public tours times are subject to change without notice. Please call in advance for the most up-to-date information.
1. What is the STAR Eco Station aimed at?
| A．Helping research wildlife abroad. | B．Collecting money for animal shelters. |
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| C．Get to know why species get endangered. | D．Learn how living things affect each other. |
| A．Large groups are served first. | B．It is available on weekdays. |
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If you’re trying to take your first steps on the career ladder, this country is certainly rich with opportunities. In this article, we’ll look at four of the best careers in Australia and why they’re considered rewarding.
Wildlife Biologist (生物学家)
If you love working with animals and enjoy watching wild animals in their natural habitat, the life of a wildlife biologist may be suitable for you. Some of your daily duties may involve doing animal population studies, marking animals, and developing habitat management plans.
Average Salary: 64,000 AUD per year
Teacher
You’ll be able to teach subjects that you’re knowledgeable and enthusiastic about and inspire that same enthusiasm in your students. You’ll be able to make a positive contribution and help to shape the future of Australia. Although teachers may have a set timetable every day, no two days will ever be the same.
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Aged Care Worker
Working with the elderly is a great job that affords you an enormous variety and job satisfaction. As Australia’s population is aging, more and more skilled care workers are needed. What’s more, the care of the elderly is so different that no matter what your skills are, it’s easy to find a promising job.
Average Salary: 55,400 AUD per year
App Developer
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Average Salary: 98,634 AUD per year
1. If you like working outdoors, which career will you choose?| A．The wildlife biologist. | B．The teacher. |
| C．The aged care worker. | D．The app developer. |
| A．A teacher needs to be good at all subjects. |
| B．An aged care worker may find the job is easy. |
| C．A wildlife biologist earns 74,800 AUD per year. |
| D．An app developer will create apps at the request of customers. |
| A．A researcher. | B．An educator. |
| C．A job hunter. | D．A student volunteer. |
【推荐2】I’m Paul. I’m looking forward to the weekend. It’s going to be fantastic. On Saturday morning, I’m going to have a piano lesson from 8:10 to 10:10. Then at 10:30, I’m going to do my homework and go over my maths. After lunch, I am going to have a rest. Then I’m going to play basketball with my brother from 2:30 to 3:10. At 3:30, I’m going to go out and do some shopping with my mother. I’m going to buy a birthday present for Eric. He is my classmate (同班同学). He is also my good friend. Mother says she is going to buy some new clothes for my brother and me. On Saturday evening, I’m going to Eric’s birthday party at 7:00. After the party, we are going to play computer games. On Sunday morning I’m going to the park with my friends. We’re going to take a walk in the park and collect litter there. In the afternoon I’m going to the Dancing Club. I like dancing very much.
It’s busy but interesting.
1. How long is Paul’s piano lesson?| A．For half an hour. | B．For one hour. |
| C．For one and a half hours. | D．For two hours. |
| A．To play basketball. | B．To collect litter in the park. |
| C．To buy a present for his friend. | D．To play computer games with his friends. |
| A．Paul is going to do his homework on Saturday morning. |
| B．Paul is going to dance on Sunday afternoon. |
| C．Paul likes the weekend. |
| D．Paul is Eric’s brother |
【推荐3】While we are burning hot here, it is winter in South America. The Andes Mountains are situated along the Argentina-Chile border. Once the first snow falls of early June start lo drop, skiers are ready to enjoy the nightlife of ski towns all along the border.
Caviahue
Meaning “site of gathering and celebration”, this spot draws people with its long ski season, natural beauty, and hot springs.
Season: June 15th to September 30th
Tel/Fax: （011）4314-8212/9180
Website: http://www.caviahue.com
Cerro Castor
The newest ski resort in Argentina, this winter playground is near Ushuaia—the world's southernmost city. The stable and cold temperatures of Castor allow it to offer the longest ski seasons in South America.
Season: June 17th to October 16th
Phone: 54 290-1499301
Fax: 54 290-1430680
Website: http://www.cerrocastor com
Perito Moreno
This resort features 11 skiable kilometers divided into 9 tracks, a double 1, 000-mcter-long chairlift line that joins the 900-meter-high and the 1,350-meter-high areas, where snow is guaranteed throughout the winter.
Season: From June 15th to October 5th
Phone: 54 294-4409000
Fax: 54 294-4409000, int. 118
Website: http:// www.cerro-periiomoreno.com
Cerro Catedral
Cerro Catedral was one of the first ski resorts in Argentina. Cerro Catedral has continued to gain a reputation for itself-all the while updating its facilities. The resort has 39 lifts, which allow access to 600 hectares （公顷）of skiable surface divided into 53 well-signaled runs of various difficulties.
Season: From June 18th to October 10th
Tel/Fax: （012） 4672-2947/7672
Website: http:" www.catedralaltapatagonia.com
1. Which number should you call if you want to take a hot spring bath?| A．54 294-4409000 | B．54 290-1499301 |
| C．（012）4672-2947/7672 | D．（011）4314-8212/9180 |
| A．Caviahue | B．Cerro Castor |
| C．Perito Moreno | D．Cerro Catedral |
| A．Cultural appeal. | B．Beauty and comfort. |
| C．Advanced equipment. | D．Historical significance. |
