【推荐1】Four Powerful US National Parks

Glacier

Montana

The Crown of the Continent is a playground of peaks, lakes, hiking paths and, of course, glaciers. Twenty-five of the original 150 remain, and scientists warn they may begone by 2030. Don’t miss Going-to-the-Sun Road, with a stop at Logan Pass to stretch your legs on the 2. 8-mile Hidden Lake Overlook Trail.

Yosemite

California

Not only is Yosemite home to the world’s tallest granite monolith (花岗岩巨石), but also North America’s largest waterfall (Yosemite Falls). The park has many 3, 000-year-old giant sequoia trees, so it’s easy to see why this 1, 100-square-mile wilderness is Eden for nature lovers.

Grand Canyon

Arizona

The power of nature on display at the Grand Canyon both humbles and excites the park’s 5 million annual visitors. There are many heart-stopping overlooks on the South Rim, but don’t miss the descent (斜坡) into the mile-deep gorge (峡谷) for adventures on foot, by mule or in a white-water raft.

Denali

Alaska

Travel to this remote park, which celebrated its 100th birthday in 2017, and mark two major items off your list: North America’s highest peak: 20, 310-foot Denali; and Alaska’s “big five”: moose, Dall sheep, caribou, wolves and grizzlies. See it all from the comfort of a bus tour, or explore 35. 5 miles of official hiking paths.

1. Which national park should you visit if you want to travel Going-to-the-Sun Road?

A．Glacier.

B．Yosemite.

C．Grand Canyon.

D．Denali.

2. What can you do in Yosemite national park?

A．Watch Alaska’s “big five”.	B．Explore the mile-deep gorge on foot.
C．Hike on the Hidden Lake Overlook Trail.	D．Admire North America’s largest waterfall.

3. Where is the national park having North America’s highest peak located?

A．In Montana.

B．In California.

C．In Arizona.

D．In Alaska.

【推荐3】Los Angeles has a wealth of amazing kid-friendly museums. From exploring the past to sustaining the future, from playtime to hands-on educational STEM opportunities, this list of family-friendly museums in Los Angeles offers children of all ages the best options of discovering history, science, technology, culture, art and, most of all, fun.

Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA90027

The museum celebrates the history, art and culture of the American West. It is also home to a number of permanent exhibits that help visitors get a sense of how things have changed over the years. It also offers many family-friendly and interactive activities.

The Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802

This aquarium is a great place for young kids. The multi-colored fish and marine (海洋的) life are eye-catching and will delight both children and adults. Plus it’s a way to learn about animals from deep under the sea that we may never get to see up close any other way.

Battleship IOWA Museum
250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro 90731

A visit to San Pedro wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Battleship IOWA. This battleship is in fact a naval (海军的) museum. Families can take a self-guided tour and get a sense of what life was like for the country’s sailors. There’s a special. “Victory the Dog Adventure” scavenger hunt (寻宝游戏) for kids.

Cayton Children’s Museum
395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica, CA 90401

The museum aims to teach everyone about the big ideas of global citizenship, community responsibility, and cultural sensitivity. Its mission is to promote values that help make a better society through interactive learning, creative self-expression and art experiences for children of all ages.

1. What is special about the Autry Museum of the American West?

A．Its exhibits are temporary.

B．Its collection varies with the season.

C．It is mainly targeted at little children.

D．It tells stories of the American West.

2. Where should children go if they want to learn about the life of sailors?

A．250 S. Harbor Blvd. , San Pedro 90731.

B．100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802.

C．4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

D．395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica, CA90401.

3. What can children learn at the Cayton Children’s Museum?

A．The life of sea creatures.

B．Values and social responsibility.

C．Details about modern technology.

D．The skills to do educational experiments.

【推荐1】There are plenty of things that students can do to enrich their lives. Perhaps the most valuable is volunteering. Below you can find a list of projects you can join.

The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka

Duration (持续时间): 1 week

Price: £891

Age: 16+

Details: Live in a village near a national park in Sri Lanka;

            Observe wild elephants in their natural habitat;

            Meet people from around the world.

The Volunteer Project in Greece

Duration: 2 weeks

Price: £619

Age: 18+

Details: Help to protect endangered sea turtle populations in Greece;

            Learn sea turtle monitoring techniques (监视技术);

            Explore the lovely beaches during your free time.

The Volunteer Project in Portugal

Duration: 2 weeks

Price: £459

Age: 18+

Details: Help to support wolf protection and learn about the endangered Iberian wolf;

            Work alongside a team of professionals and meet new people;

            Explore Portugal’s amazing tourist and cultural sights during your free time.

The Volunteer Project in Iceland

Duration: 2 weeks

Price: £575

Age: 18-60 years

Details: Help to reforest some areas so the trees can help to clean the air;

            Live and work in the wonderful southern part of Iceland;

            Take part in the recovery of Iceland’s ecology (生态).

1. Which of the four projects has the shortest duration?

A．The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka.	B．The Volunteer Project in Greece.
C．The Volunteer Project in Portugal	D．The Volunteer Project in Iceland.

2. How much does it cost to join The Volunteer Project in Portugal?

A．£891.

B．£619.

C．£459.

D．£575.

3. What can volunteers do in Iceland?

A．Reintroduce Iberian wolves into the wild	B．Master sea turtle monitoring techniques.
C．Watch wild elephants.	D．Help to plant trees.

【推荐2】NEW NATURE WRITER OF THE YEAR 2022

Seeking talented new faces in the world of nature writing in 2022, we set you a challenge: to write about a special place where you feel close to nature. Your many entries traveled from urban park to moorland (荒原); mountain to lake; coast to garden. Reading them was a thrilling reminder of the power of nature to comfort and heal, but also to energize and excite. Choosing a winner was difficult. Thank you to our judges for their thoughtful consideration. One entry stood out as the winner. Scarlet Ribbons is published on our web page. We hope you enjoy it.

OUR JUDGING TEAM

Gillian Burke, biologist

“Achingly beautiful. This piece is near-perfect as far as I am concerned. It hit every mark, delivering all the elements set out in the brief and more. I could read it again and again and again…”

Nicola Chester, author

“I loved the ‘Hlansel’s bread crumbs of the Scarlet Pimpernel path’ that led you back to the past, to a Lost Eden. The line ‘the thaw (融雪) never came for our moorland household’ has such dramatic power.”

Cal Flyn, journalist and author

“What a striking piece of writing. This was lyrical, knowledgeable and showed deep connection to a place. It also came with an emotional hit that made me want to lie down.”

Joe Pontin, editor and chair of the judging panel

“Written with elegance and passion, Scarlet Ribbons transports you to the peaceful summer days of a young child exploring the countryside around the family farm in Yorkshire.”

1. What is the theme of the world of nature writing in 2022?

A．Identifying the best nature-lover.

B．Healing the world with nature-lovers.

C．Exploring more personal natural places.

D．Connecting with one’s unique natural place.

2. Who speaks highly of the lines of the Scarlet Ribbons?

A．Gillian Burke.

B．Nicola Chester.

C．Cal Flyn.

D．Joe Pontin.

3. Where is this passage probably from?

A．A website.

B．A newspaper.

C．A magazine.

D．A guidebook.