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1. What is Write the World?| A．A publishing house. | B．An online community. |
| C．A world organization. | D．An advertising company. |
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| C．Seek advice from other writers. | D．Hold competitions every month. |
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| C．To attract young writers. | D．To explain the competition rules. |
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【推荐1】New York Bicycle Tours
Biking is the perfect way to see Lower Manhattan. The area is rich in architectural, historical and cultural beauty. Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental makes your sightseeing easier by providing a map, a helmet, a chain lock and a basket, all free to use with your rental. We present a variety of high quality bikes. We also have baby scats and children’s trailers (拖车)for the rentals. So pack a snack, grab a bottle of water and burn some calories!
Waterfront Greenway& Central Park Bike Tour
You’ll visit some of the most well-known spots around the park. Then you’ll head onto the low-key neighborhood streets to take in the famous architecture of Morningside Heights as well as stunning views of the Hudson River, along the car-free Greenway bike path on the west side.
Tour Code:112-173791
Duration:3 hours
Central Park Bike Tour
Discover New York’s largest master piece on two wheels with our professional guides! The Central Park is a perfect combination of historical architecture and nature. Our experienced and also well-informed tour guides will share their interesting knowledge about historical attractions, celebrity homes, movie locations, according to your wishes. Instead of endless walking or getting lost, you will enjoy yourself when you discover this amazing park.
Tour Code:227-5999
Duration: 2 hours
Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour
You’ll cross both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges with time to stop and enjoy the thrilling views of the city from the top of each. Ride through the trendy DUMBO neighborhood as well as historic Brooklyn Heights. Guests will walk along the walkway to amaze at the sweeping scene of Manhattan’s world-famous skyline.
Tour Code: 112-3311
Duration:3 hours
1. What does Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental provide for free?| A．High quality bikes. |
| B．Helmets and chain locks. |
| C．Snacks and bottled water. |
| D．Baby seats and children’s trailers. |
| A．Boat on the Hudson River. |
| B．Sightsee Brooklyn Heights. |
| C．Drive cars on the Greenway bike path. |
| D．Appreciate local architecture. |
| A．Central Park Bike Tour. |
| B．Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour. |
| C．Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental |
| D．Waterfront Greenway& Central Park Bike Tour. |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Volunteer Opportunities Abroad
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For those looking to break into the competitive world of journalism (新闻工作), this is for you! You will be working at “The Village”, an English and Romanian language magazine. As a writer you will work on special tasks, reporting local events with guidance from the editor. You will be interviewing local people, writing reports, and taking photographs. You will also have the chance to live with a local host family to experience their culture.  | ||
| Working place: Koh Sdach, Cambodia Living place: Host families Age requirements: 15~19 years old Local official languages: English & Khmer | ||
Volunteers joining our project (项目) in Cambodia will travel to the island of Koh Sdach. You will become part of this tiny island, learn to dive (潜水), and take part in valuable social projects. During your stay you will complete a course to learn to dive. After that you will take part in dives to clean up rubbish under the sea and collect information on rare fish. During the two weeks you may also have the chance to join in a village fun day where volunteers play games with the village children. | ||
| Working place: Accra, Ghana Living Place: Host families Age requirements: 16~19 years old Local official language: English & Twi |
On this project you will spend two weeks living with a host family and coaching soccer in friendly West Africa! You will spend your two weeks in Accra helping local children develop their soccer skills. You will develop their skills and confidence while having fun playing soccer at the same time.
1. “The Village” is the name for _________.| A．a local magazine |
| B．a volunteer project |
| C．the task given by the editor |
| D．the place where volunteers live |
| A．Help with fishing. |
| B．Give a diving course. |
| C．Do some cleaning work. |
| D．Teach the village children. |
| A．nursing | B．watching |
| C．playing | D．teaching |
| A．work for two weeks |
| B．be at least 16 years old |
| C．stay with local families |
| D．learn the local language |
【推荐3】A walking tour in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park covers about 41square miles with dozens of mountain peaks. More than 250 species of birds will delight your senses and more than 900 types of wildflowers will keep you marveling(感到惊奇) at their beauty.
Your Colorado walking tour officially begins. To ensure that you arrive on time we strongly suggest that you arrive one day before the departure date.
Day 1 The trip begins at 1: 00 p. m. Travel by bus to Rocky Mountain National Park. Check in our accommodations, enjoy a fresh lunch and head into the park for our first hike.
Day 2 During today’s hike we will cover 3.8 miles. We’ll stop to enjoy both “The Pool” and Fern Falls on our way to Fern Lake. You’ll enjoy every minute of today’s hike and then spend a relaxing evening in the town of Estes Park.
Day 3 Glacier Gorge, the main section of the Park, has some of the most beautiful attractions in the Park. Today we’ll push our boots up the trail to Black Lake, about 4.7 miles. With views of Longs Peak, we’ll hike past a major waterfall and several smaller lakes before arriving at Black Lake.
Day 4 Today we’ll head to Wild Basin, southeast of the main park area, for a hike to Ouzel Lake. Wild Basin traverses(穿过) through Aspen forest past rushing streams, to a high mountain lake where we will enjoy a picnic lunch.
Day 5 The Flat Top Mountain area will delight your senses with thick forests and meadows of abundant wildflowers. Our feet will carry us for about 8.8 miles.
Day 6 Catch the Estes Park Shuttle to Denver International Airport or continue on your own to other adventures!
1. Where will people sleep on the second day?| A．By Black Lake. | B．By Fern Lake. |
| C．On Flat Top Mountain. | D．In the town of Estes Park. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
| A．Lots of flowers. | B．Major waterfall. |
| C．Rushing streams. | D．A lake. |
| A．The people who like hiking. | B．The teachers. |
| C．The gardeners. | D．The managers. |
【推荐1】Nurses are required in all areas of the medical field from hospitals and nursing homes to schools and the armed forces, heading to a great need of certified nurses. Here are some best universities for a degree in nursing.
Simmons College
Simmons College is a private women’s college founded in Boston in 1899. Nursing is the top major at the school as well as the most popular. The nursing graduates from Simmons make about $ 58, 000 every year.
Villanova University
Villanova University is a research university located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania. Named after Saint Thomas of Villanova, the school is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania. Nursing is a popular major and is offered as an online degree as well. The nursing graduates from Villanova make about $ 63,000 every year.
University of California, Los Angeles
The UCLA School of Nursing is known for its excellent education provided by a group of leaders in the medical field. The four-year program allows students to be qualified nurses through classroom learning and clinical training. A nursing degree from UCLA leads to positions in many hospitals and clinics, with a yearly income of about $ 84,000.
New York University
New York University attaches great importance to real-world experience. Along with taking classes in school, students mainly work in the health care environment receiving technical training Additionally, Nursing students of NYU College have the chance to study in Abu Dhabi, China and other countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. The education from NYU will prepare students to help doctors treat patients, earning a yearly income of about $ 86, 000.
1. If Nora has to look after her children at home, which university or college can she choose to get a nursing degree?| A．Simmons College. | B．Villanova University. |
| C．University of California, Los Angeles | D．New York University. |
| A．Its high-quality teaching. | B．Its four-year program. |
| C．The clinical training it offers. | D．The yearly income of graduates. |
| A．future income | B．Learning environment |
| C．Practical training | D．chance to study better |
Museum of the Moving Image (MMI) (Monday Closed) As the best museum in New York City and with a balance of hands-on (实际操作的) activities and information, it’s the rare bird that can entertain and educate people of difference ages. It’s a perfect destination for a family trip of a couple of hours. Pros — Excellent movie screenings. Easy subway access. Cons — Difficult to reach by car. |  |
New York Hall of Science (NYHS) (Monday Closed) Being New York City’s only hands-on science and technology center, it is an interactive science museum targeting children. It has the most hands-on exhibits in an NYC museum, and it’s a fun destination for five-year-olds and above. Older folks might take great interest in the NASA rockets outside the museum, but don’t bother unless you have kids to keep you company. Pros — Cool interactive science exhibits, the rockets. Cons — Hard to reach by public transportation. |  |
Queens County Farm Museum (QCFM) (Year-round 7 days a week) It is an actual farm in New York City and home to animals your kids can feed and a yard full of a climbing plant whose fruits can be made into wine. Good chance to meet sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cows! The animals are mostly readily accessible to visitors. And the museum sells feed for young hands willing to get licked by sheep and goats. Pros — Outdoor fun. Cons — Expensive festivals, long bus ride, no subway. |  |
Queens Museum of Art (QMA) (Monday and Tuesday Closed) Opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center for the borough(行政区), it exhibits artworks by local and international artists. Its best exhibits are on the two World’s Fairs, and of course, the Panorama of New York City, a giant, highly detailed diorama (透视画) of all five New York City boroughs. Pros — The Panorama, great gift shop. Easy subway access. Cons — Not much for kids. |  |
| A．MMI | B．NYHS | C．QMA | D．QCFM |
| A．All the museums mentioned above lie in New York City. |
| B．No other museum in New York City is better than MMI. |
| C．Lucky visitors can see grapes in one of the museums. |
| D．NYHS has the most hands-on activities in America. |
| A．people can visit only one of the museums any time and any day |
| B．visitors can pay a visit to all the museums by subway |
| C．there is often a rare bird flying in the sky above MMI |
| D．the Panorama is, as a matter of fact, a great gift shop |
【推荐3】Featured Bike Tours in Italy
Lake Como & the Italian Lake District
Italy’s Lake Com o tour is deeply loved by cyclists. Among dramatic hills and waters, riding is relatively easy along flat bike paths and breathtaking valleys. The beautiful waters of three major lakes — Garda, Iseo and Como — are never far from sight as you sample good wines in Franciacorta.
Daily Mileage:7 — 32 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate
Cost: $395
Tuscany, Lucca to Siena
On this self-guided bicycling vacation, you’ll ride from Lucca to Siena at your own pace. Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown of Vinci. Ride into the famous wine region of Chianti. Stay in welcoming hotels along the way.
Daily Mileage: 3 — 40 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate /Challenging
Cost:$265
Valleys of the Dolomites
Road cycling the Dolomites was never easier, as you ride along mostly flat or downhill bike paths. Along the way, you’ll explore historic cities, and meet an ancient culture found nowhere else on Earth. You’ll also be fueled by local meals and end each day in 4-star accommodations!
Daily Mileage: 4 — 36 miles
Cycling Level: Easy
Cost: $595
Coastal Villages of Tuscany
Tuscany’s amazingly beautiful coast begs to be explored by bicycle. Beautiful towns dot (星罗棋布于) the countryside, surrounded by trees that hug the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. At the end of each day, you can relax in the natural pool and springs of an Etruscan caldarium (高温浴室).
Daily Mileage: 8 — 39 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate
Cost:$475
1. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee?
| A．Valleys of the Dolomites. | B．Coastal Villages of Tuscany. |
| C．Tuscany, Lucca to Siena. | D．Lake Como & the Italian Lake District. |
| A．Bathe in natural springs. | B．Enjoy beautiful lake scenes. |
| C．Stay in 4-star accommodations. | D．Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown. |
| A．In a travel brochure. | B．In a research paper. |
| C．In a science magazine. | D．In a geography textbook. |
