【推荐1】Garden for the Environment is excited to have you volunteer! We would prefer that you stay for the entire shift(10 a.m.—3 p.m.) to maximize the amount of work we accomplish. However, we understand if you need to leave early—just let us know when you arrive.

Volunteer Shift Guidelines:

·Arrive by 9:50 a.m. Introductions and instructions will be provided by GFE staff at 10 a.m.

·Bring your own gardening gloves they are highly recommended for your safety. We will no longer be lending out our gloves for health and safety reasons.

·Bring water, snacks and/or lunch, sun protection, and wear close-toed shoes and clothes you feel comfortable moving in.

·You may sign up for no more than one shift at a time to allow access to all who want to help. GFE staff reserves the right to cancel shifts if there’s overbooking. Feel free to sign up for another as soon as you finish one.

·Each person in your party (including children) must be signed up.

·To keep all volunteers safe, children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers 13—17 years old may come on their own but will need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver(弃权书).

·No walk-up registration is permitted for volunteer shifts.

·Please sign up only if you are 100% sure you can participate to avoid canceled: tickets.

Accessibility information:

·A hand-washing station, water bottle filler, and an all-gender portable toilet will be provided.

·There are many steps in the garden, including a large staircase or steep slope to get to the portable toilet. Within the garden, there are several small steps, but large parts of the garden with no steps at all.

·Kneepads are available for use.

1. What is offered by GFE?

A．Gardening gloves.	B．Sun protection.
C．Lunch.	D．Kneepads.

2. What is required of a 13-year-old boy volunteer?

A．He must sign up the shifts twice.

B．He must be accompanied by an adult.

C．He should pay for the loss if he can’t participate.

D．His parent or a guardian need to sign a document.

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce.	B．To educate.
C．To attract.	D．To promote.

【推荐2】Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

STRATEGICALLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ORCHARD ROAD, the towering octagonal (八角形的) and green-tiled pagoda roof of the iconic Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel has made it an architectural icon since its early years.

From the moment guests enter the hotel, they are greeted with luxury offerings from fine guest rooms to award-winning restaurants, all backed up with perfect and thoughtful customer service. Digitized offerings such as mobile check-in, and a contactless F&B ordering system cater to the needs of a modern-day traveller. This builds assurance and familiarity for guests, allowing them to focus on other priorities.

“We always work hard to greet guests with perfect hospitality, contemporary rooms and unequalled services,” says Mr Alvin Lim, Hotel Manager of Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.

Since its opening in 1995, the hotel has not only set the standard for hospitality, but also raised the bar through innovating at every opportunity and earned the trust of travellers across the globe. Key to this is upholding the brand’s three core values by staying true to the brand’s name and heritage; being thoughtful and caring to guests, by having a sharp focus on details; and being forward-thinking, optimistic and open to change.

“As our brand grows and evolves, we will continue to put people first and work towards service excellence,” says Mr Lim. For more information, please click marriotttangplaza.com.

1. How does Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel cater to the modern travelers?

A．By providing fine guest rooms.

B．By providing warm greetings.

C．By providing digital services.

D．By providing architectural icons.

2. Why does Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel stick to the three core values?

A．To set industry standards.

B．To stress the value of the hotel.

C．To show the innovation of the hotel.

D．To make it trustworthy worldwide.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A travel guide.	B．An Internet page.
C．An entertainment magazine.	D．A geography book.

【推荐3】Whether you like history or simply learning something new, these four museums are worth paying a visit to.

Tenement Museum

Located in New York, the Tenement Museum showcases the stories of the immigrants and migrants (移民) who came to America between the 1860s and the 1980s. See how they pursued the “American dream.” Their determination and endless desire to carve out a better life not only reflects the depths of the human spirit, but also how America came to be the country it is today.

National Museum of the American Indian

Located in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of the American Indian contains one of the world’s largest collections of native artifacts (手工艺品), photographs and documents. Featuring both ongoing and temporary exhibits, the museum documents many ways American Indians integrated into American history and culture.

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson features eight galleries filled with interactive exhibits that tell the stories of black Mississippians and their fight for equality from 1945 to 1976. You’ll hear the stories of Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Vernon Dahmer, and you’ll also hear about many men, women and children who fought to be recognized as equals. Artifacts include a “colored” entrance sign, the gun used to shoot Evers, a burned cross, and a button from the 1966 March Against Fear.

The National WWII Museum

In New Orleans’ No. 1 attraction, the National WWII Museum, visitors can see why World War II was fought, explore key moments such as D-Day and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and put themselves in the shoes of those who had to make difficult decisions during the war. You even can take a 4D journey through the war in “Beyond All Boundaries.”

1. Which museum best suits visitors interested in ongoing and temporary exhibits?

A．Tenement Museum.	B．National Museum of the American Indian.
C．Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.	D．The National WWII Museum.

2. What can we learn about Medgar Evers from the text?

A．He organized the1966 March Against Fear.

B．He joined the army and fought in World War II.

C．He laid down his own life in the fight for equality.

D．He immigrated to the US to pursue his American dream.

3. What is the main purpose of the author writing this text?

A．To recommend people to visit the museums.

B．To make a comparison of the four museums.

C．To remind readers never to forget our past history.

D．To share his own experiences in visiting the museums.

【推荐1】Also called the Garden Island, Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian region. As its name implies, it prides itself in being covered with the color green, thanks to well-kept preserves of forests. But the island and its locals aren’t shy of providing events to residents and visitors alike.

Koloa Plantation Days

Held for 10 days every July, Koloa Plantation Days in Old Koloa Town focuses on the history of the area as a former sugar plantation. You can look through local art while listening to Hawaiian music, or pick up some local food specialties and check out an exhibit about the town’s history.

Waimea Town Celebration

The west side of Kauai comes alive during Waimea Town Celebration, a nine-day festival held every February in the historic town of Waimea. Films and performances celebrating the culture of Hawaii occur throughout the event, so you can sit in an air-conditioned theater to relax while experiencing some local culture.

Lei Day

On the first of May each year, Hawaiians celebrate Lei Day on the day traditionally known as May Day. The Kauai Museum celebrates this yearly event with lei-making lessons, food stands, live entertainment and a lei contest. If you’re not into making your own lei, there are leis available for you to buy at the museum, so you can join even if your flower-necklace skills aren’t good enough.

Prince Kuhio Celebration

March 26 is Prince Kuhio Day, a statewide holiday honoring the Hawaiian prince who helped preserve local cultural practices and protect the rights of native Hawaiians. Kauai residents celebrate it for up to two weeks. Events in some towns include historical tours, cultural displays, canoe races and drumming performances.

1. What is probably the island Kauai proud of?

A．Its events.

B．Its culture.

C．Its history.

D．Its environment.

2. Which event is celebrated for the longest time?

A．Lei Day.	B．Koloa Plantation Days.
C．Prince Kuhio Celebration	D．Waimea Town Celebration.

3. What can people do during Lei Day?

A．Listening to Hawaiian music.	B．Learning culture through movies.
C．Watching drumming performances.	D．Making their own flower necklaces.

【推荐2】Exhibitions in USA 2024

For those who are keen on attending various exhibitions, there is always one exhibition that suits your taste. Let’s take a look at some exhibitions available in the next few months.

California Antique Farm Equipment Show 2024

June 11th-June 13th

Tulare, USA

The California Antique Far m Equipment Show features antique tractors and engines, food, shopping, beer, ha y bucking, kids’ activities, tractor pulls and more.

The OC Spring Home & Garden Show 2024

June 19th-June 21st

Anaheim, USA

Nearly 10,000 people attend this home show at the Anaheim Convention Center. Attendees are mostly home owners seeking products and services to improve their homes and property.

Northwest Foodservice Show 2024

June 21st-June 23rd

Portland, USA

The Northwest Food Show will feature a display of products like Aluminum Foil & Film Products, Baked Goods, Fresh, Frozen or Preserved, Bakery Equipment, Bakery Products &Supplies, Bar Equipment & Supplies.

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2024

June 26th-June 28th

Chicago, USA

Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo delivers good experience and memories to the attendees by its comics, comical writings, entertainment sessions and programs, entertaining activities and other exciting sessions and programs.

1. What’s the California Antique Farm Equipment Show 2024 mainly about?

A．Farming training.	B．Agricultural machinery.
C．Agricultural energy saving.	D．Farming building and construction.

2. When can you go to the Northwest Foodservice Show 2024?

A．June 11th.

B．June 19th.

C．June 22nd.

D．June 26th.

3. Where can comic fans go to enjoy entertaining sessions at the exhibition?

A．Tulare.

B．Anaheim.

C．Portland.

D．Chicago.

【推荐3】Here are four art exhibitions in Paris which look at the poetry of Pablo Picasso, vintage (老式的) photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson, the history of technology and fashion design by Coco Chanel.

Musee National Picasso — Paris

On view at the Musee National Picasso — Paris, an exhibition called Picasso Poet looks at the poems that Pablo Picasso wrote in his lifetime. It's more than just framed pieces of paper but a look into his handwritten plays, typewritten artist books and hand-painted poems, alongside his drawings and paintings. "It reveals the extraordinary resourcefulness of the poet Picasso," writes the curator (馆长).

Pricing : $ 10

Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation

This quiet little museum features more than just photos by the French master photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. There's also a solo show featuring the photos of Chilean photographer Sergio Larrain currently on display. Featuring photos of London taken in the winter of 1958 to 1959, there are street scenes with fog and rain as well as the locals daily lives.

Pricing : Free

Metiers Art Museum

This is one of the most overlooked museums in Paris, and it's well worth a day trip. The collection of engineering machines and televisions, as well as cameras and typewriters will walk us through the history of technology over the past 200 years.

Pricing : $ 14

Palais Galliera

Palais Galleria in Paris is the city's best fashion museum, and it has been closed for the past two years undergoing a huge renovation (整修). Now, the museum has reopened with a retrospective (回顾展) honoring a French designer, Coco Chanel. The exhibition looks back at the career of one woman who broke the glass ceiling in fashion design and features over 350 dresses, accessories, jewels and scents. The exhibition continues in the newly-renovated basement galleries, which are not to miss.

Pricing: $20

1. Where should you visit if you're interested in the old London?

A．Musee National Picasso — Paris.

B．Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation.

C．Metiers Art Museum.

D．Palais Galliera.

2. What do we know about Palais Galliera?

A．It is rebuilt for Coco Chanel.

B．It's under construction at present.

C．It's famous for fashion-themed show.

D．It has a glass ceiling in fashion design.

3. What do the four exhibitions have in common?

A．They are all celebrity-related.

B．They are displayed in Paris.

C．They ask for admission tickets.

D．They are displayed in grand museums.