【推荐1】There are many places to go on safari(观赏野生动物)in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world's most exciting wildlife journeys.

Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers. They have a reputation for providing a great riding experience.

The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face, it is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.

In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace, with golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink. Sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the sun's rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to life.

Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.

The author introduces the riding experience in the Okavango Delta mainly by________.

A．following space order

B．following time order

C．making classifications

D．giving examples

【推荐2】I used to live in South Africa and recently went back to Botswana to visit the Central Kalahari Game Reserve with my friend Oscar. There is nothing quite like the vast African wilderness.

Our jeep broke down suddenly along the too-hot-to-touch sand. With such an engine, it was tough work. The dry heat was fierce and the only break came from using our precious water for brief bucket shower.

With no supplies available within the park—it was a sort of no man’s land with the occasional cow—it’s necessary to bring all your fuel, food and water with you.

We camped in a small open space of the bush. At the height of the dry season, shade was in very little supply, so we angled ourselves near a lonely leafless tree. As the sun was setting, we drove towards the watering hole a few miles away, and were reminded just why we’d chosen to spend weeks experiencing this difficult, unpleasant, and painful exercise on ourselves. Realizing our arrival, a lone lion stopped his drinking. He yawned (打哈欠), then carried on drinking.

That night, sleeping on the roof of the jeep, we felt his roar (吼叫) as much as we heard it. All movements and activities stopped, but when bright satellites flashed across the blackness, the vast African skies offered the only sign that the outside world hadn’t come to a standstill.

In the morning we saw that the lion had walked on the road overnight, his paw prints pressed into yesterday’s tyre tracks. We set off for another morning inching through the sand: another day of shifting landscapes and raw (原始的), wild beauty; another night lit by fireflies and shooting stars.

1. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The author and his friend toured the Reserve without difficulty.

B．There were many cows in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

C．The lion walked along the tyre tracks and attacked the jeep at night.

D．The author and his friend suffered much heat in the daytime.

2. What does the underlined word “precious” mean in the passage?

A．Clean.	B．Enjoyable.
C．Valuable.	D．Enough.

3. What can you infer from the last paragraph?

A．The jeep’s tyre was destroyed by the lion at night.

B．The lion didn’t get close to the author’s jeep at night.

C．The author didn’t think the reserve worth visiting.

D．The natural beauty appealed to them to go on bravely.

4. Which of the following is the best title?

A．A Roaring Lion	B．An African Wilderness Tour
C．Extremely Hot Weather	D．African Wild Beauty

【推荐1】Suppose you’re in a rush, feeling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in trouble.

Realisation will probably set in seconds after you’ve clicked “send”. You freeze in horror and burn with shame.

What to do? Here are four common email accidents, and how to recover.

Clicking “send” too soon

Don’t waste your time trying to find out if the receiver has read it yet. Write another email as swiftly as you can and send it with a brief title explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.

Writing the wrong time

The sooner you notice, the better. Respond quickly and briefly, apologising for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: don’t handle it too lightly, as people can be offended, especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture(i.e. incorrect ordering of Chinese names).

Clicking “reply all” unintentionally

You accidentally reveal(透露)to the entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday you’d like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light-hearted apology to explain your awkwardness. But it can quickly rise to something worse, when everyone starts hitting “reply all” to join in a long and unpleasant conversation. In this instance, step away from your keyboard to allow everyone to calm down.

Sending an offensive message to its subject

The most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message about someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person you’re discussing. In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry. Explain your frustrations calmly and sensibly—see it as an opportunity to clear up any difficulties you may have with this person.

1. If you have written the wrong name in an email, it is best to ________.

A．apologise in a serious manner	B．tell the receiver to ignore the error
C．learn to write the name correctly	D．send a short notice to everyone

2. What should you do when an unpleasant conversation is started by your “reply all” email?

A．Try offering other choices.	B．Avoid further involvement.
C．Meet other staff members.	D．Make a light-hearted apology.

3. How should you deal with the problem caused by an offensive email?

A．By promising not to offend the receiver again.

B．By seeking support from the receiver’s friends.

C．By asking the receiver to control his anger.

D．By talking to the receiver face to face.

【推荐2】Here are opportunities for international student volunteers. You can apply your academic training to overall development programs. Group service options are explained here .

Elder Assistance

Assist at the elder care center with activities such as playing cards and swapping stories. And you can join the elders on day trips to local museums, parks and grocery stores. You can also help prepare, serve and deliver meals at the assisted living center on the reservation.

Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Montana September 15-September 21

Early Childhood Education

Inspire children aged between I and 5 through doing arts and crafts, reading storybooks, playing with toys, teaching hand washing with soap and water, and more. As a volunteer in the Cook Islands, you make contributions to the future through helping the youngest group of citizens. Rarotonga,the Cook Islands August 17-August 24

Health Care

Health care volunteers are needed at the clinic, serving all of the1,300 children of the community. To help specialists, volunteers can be engaged to help sort medicines, make cotton balls and take children's temperature, etc. Health Care volunteers do not need any special permit or license.

Lima September 3-September 24

Teach English

Started in 1996, the program is to teach English in China and build a bridge of friendship and respect. Here you teach English lessons to secondary or university students at all levels of language abilities. After school, you can join your students in a number of cultural activities to extend the day's English lessons .

Xi'an August 22-August 28

1. Which program will you choose if you are good at crafts?

A．Elder Assistance .

B．Early Childhood Education.

C．Health Care .

D．Teach English.

2. What can a volunteer do in Health Care ?

A．Assist doctors in sorting medicines.

B．Read stories to children aged between one and five.

C．Participate in students' cultural activities.

D．Accompany the elders to the grocery store.

3. When can you volunteer at the elder care center?

A．On September 3.	B．On September 20.
C．On August 24.	D．On August 28 .

【推荐3】Metro Pocket Guide

Metrorail (地铁)

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under five may travel free with a paying customer.

Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.

Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours of Service

Open: 5 a.m. Mon — Fri                  7a.m. Sat — Sun.

Close midnight Sun — Thur.          3. a.m. Fri — Sat. nights

Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.

Metrobus

When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a smatTrip CARD the fare is $1.25

Fares for the Senior /disabled customers

Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTripR card and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100

Travel tips

Avoid riding during weekday rush periods — before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.

If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.

1. What should you know about farecard machine?

A．They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.

B．They are connected to change machines.

C．They offer special service to the elderly.

D．They make change for no more than $5.

2. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?

A．At midnight	B．at 3 a.m.
C．at 5 am	D．at 7 p.m.

3. What is good about a SmarTrip card?

A．It is convenient for old people	B．It saves money for its users[
C．it can be bought at any time	D．it is sold on the Internet

4. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A．202-962-1195	B．202-962-1100
C．202-673-7000	D．202-673-8000