The second-largest city in Switzerland after Zurich Geneva has a desirable position on the southwestern end of Lake Geneva. Visitors to Geneva will find it an elegant city with extremely attractive scenery. Here are some best things to do in Geneva.
Catch the Spray (水雾) From the Jet d’Eau
Made in 1886 to control the outflow of water from a nearby power station, the Jet d’Eau (water jet) soon became a symbol of the city. It shoots water nearly 140 meters into the air. Unless winds are too strong, the Jet d’Eau opens every day and lights up at night. If you get close enough, you’ll get hit with a refreshing spray.
Tour the Palais des Nations
Built in the 1930s, the Palais des Nations (Palace of Nations) is the second-largest UN headquarters (联合国总部). It’s one of the largest diplomatic conference (外交会议) centers globally. It’s a big building located in Ariana Park. Visitors are free to wander the grounds or make an hour-long guided tour of several of the buildings.
Take a Break at the Jardin Anglais &the Flower Clock
All roads in Geneva seem to lead to the Jardin Anglais — the English Garden-the small, prettily planted lakefront garden in the center of Geneva. Crowds gather here for the flower clock, an oversized timepiece planted with seasonal flowers. Plenty of sitting areas, hundred-year-old shade trees, and a central fountain make this a relaxing place to take a break from sightseeing.
Walk along the Lakefront and Riverside
The Jardin Anglais is just one place to admire the lake and the Jet d’Eau. Visitors can wander along the entire lakefront. There are 6 miles of walking and bike paths along the lakefront.Swans pass by during the day, and at night, the riverfront and surrounding buildings are romantically lit.
1. When is the Jet d’Eau closed to visitors?A.On weekend nights. | B.On high windy days. |
C.On cold winter days. | D.On national holidays. |
A.Paid tickets to Ariana Park. |
B.Bike paths for going cycling. |
C.Guided tours of its buildings. |
D.A chance to sit in on its meetings. |
A.Get to know Geneva’s history. |
B.Appreciate the flower clock. |
C.Plant flowers in the garden. |
D.Take photos with animals. |
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【推荐1】Summer Camp Instructors
Posted on: April 23,2022, Apply Now
Join the Thorne crew leading fun outdoor camps that connect the kids in our community with nature. We have instructors’ positions available.
To apply, simply email Paul at https://thornenature.org/camp-jobs/ with your interest and resume.
Start Date: May 31,2022 (training is weekend of May 20 & 21)
End Date: August 5,2022
Thorne’s Summer Camp Instructors take their love of nature to the next level! With over 60 years of professional leading outdoor programs, we combine the best activities of summer into one camp. Thorne’s instructors are fun, passionate and love being outside in nature with youth!
Thorne offers two-week-long camps in Boulder and Lafayette for children ages 5 — 15. Themes include crafting, nature art, wild nature play, survival skills, and scientific discovery. 25% of our campers receive full scholarships to help ensure access for all.
What makes an excellent Thorn e Summer Camp Instructor? You...
·Enjoy engaging with children through outdoor exploration
·Are curious about nature and can be outdoors in various weather conditions
·Are highly relational and an effective communicator
·Enjoy working in a progressive, intentional, and collaborative team of talented individuals
·Are inspired to provide youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences
Summer Camp Employment Qualifications:
·Must be 18 or older
·Passion for outdoor adventures and connecting youth to nature
·Experience or interest in teaching in an outdoor setting
·Strong communication skills with adults and children
·Good organizational skills and ability to handle problems patiently and professionally
·People of color encouraged to apply
·Fluency in Spanish and English with higher wages
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AN INSTRUCTOR SUMMER CAMP POSITION, you must have a minimum of 460 hours of experience with school-age children.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.42 — $18.21 per hour
1. Who is the advertisement mainly intended for?A.Kids aged 5 — 15. |
B.Parents of kids aged 5 — 15. |
C.People wishing to become instructors. |
D.Instructors working for Thorne’s Summer Camp. |
A.They work for Thorn e for free. |
B.They work outdoors most of the time. |
C.They are Thorne’s permanent employees. |
D.They are people of color aged 18 or over. |
A.Apply before August 5,2022. |
B.Having received full scholarships. |
C.Having previous experience with kids. |
D.Having a good knowledge of Spanish or English. |
【推荐2】If you’re interested in pushing yourself academically while experiencing college life, our Summer Programs for Pre-College Students (SPP) can be ideal for you. In the programs, you will be able to make friends with fellow students, engage in social activities around the city and on campus, and experience pre-college summer study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities.
Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.
Academic life
SPP invites you to join other highly motivated teens from 87 countries in our summer programs for high school students and take the leap into college life and academics, which enables you to take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests and consider possible majors. You can take college courses alongside undergraduates either on campus or online. And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions, and projects.
Campus/Residence life
Embracing college life is an exciting experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. If you live on campus, you will stay in the residence hall, sharing a room and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, ranging from group activities that include comedy shows to field trips.
Your hard work will be combined with social events and fun activities — and you’ll still have time for your own adventures on campus! EmailtheSPPofficeatsppoffice@mail.edu.
1. What does SPP aim to do?A.To help college students to achieve academic success. |
B.To get high school students well-prepared for college life. |
C.To provide admission guidelines for pre-college students. |
D.To encourage students to participate in hands-on learning. |
A.Carry out STEM research. | B.Attend various seminars. |
C.Finish the courses online. | D.Join in experiential learning. |
A.They can organize social activities. |
B.They will have access to a single room. |
C.They are provided with good security. |
D.They are advised to direct comedy shows. |
【推荐3】Many people stereotype(对……刻板印象)the college years as four years’ worth of partying. But that’s not true! Many students use their time to create things. Here are some of their amazingly smart inventions.
A Fire Extinguisher That Uses Sound
Created by Seth Robertson and Viet Tran, engineering students at George Mason University, this sonic fire extinguisher uses low-frequency sound waves to put out fire. At just the right frequency — between 30 and 60Hz,the movement of sound waves creates a vacuum (真空), cutting off the fire’s oxygen supply.
A Marker That Tells You When to Apply Sunscreen How many of you have gone to the beach and forgotten to reapply sunscreen? Two University of Waterloo students—Rachel Pautler and Derek Jouppi—invented Suncayr, a marker that tells you when it’s time to reapply your sunscreen. The ink turns color in the presence of UV light, so when you find a purple mark on your skin, you know it’s time to reapply it.
A Device That Turns a Flat Surface into a Computer
Thanks to Pranav Mistry and Liyan Chang, students at MIT, you may be able to wear a computer in the future. They developed a device called SixthSense. You keep a smartphone in your pocket and wear a little camera/projector around your neck. The smartphone and camera/projector work as a team to sense your finger movements, process information, and project information onto a surface—be it a wall, a table, or the palm of your hand.
A Universal Tape Dispenser
Ever find yourself with a roll of tape in your teeth, using your mouth to tear a piece while attempting not to break a tooth? Cooper Union students Deanna Kovalein and Jessica Marshall created a device called Snip It that fits any tape roll and cuts any type of tape. With the push of a button, the tape gets pressed against the sharp edge, which cuts it.
1. Who developed a special invention designed to put out flames?A.Seth Robertson and Viet Tran. |
B.Rachel Pautler and Derek Jouppi. |
C.Pranav Mistry and Liyan Chang. |
D.Deanna Kovalcin and Jessica Marshall. |
A.The fire extinguisher. | B.Suncayr. |
C.SixthSense. | D.Snip It. |
A.To show the fixed images of college students in people’s eyes. |
B.To demonstrate inventions that college students created. |
C.To motivate college students to come up with innovations. |
D.To introduce inventions that make a difference to college students. |
【推荐1】San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the most different tours there.
Tour the City on Foot
When touring the city by walking, you aren’t going to walk much. What’s more, there are far more benefits. This tour allows you to appreciate many buildings of the city. A tour of the city on foot focuses on a localized neighborhood level, which is interesting in many different ways.
Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay
The waters of San Francisco Bay have been important in the city’s development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city.
Take a Bus Tour
If you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city.
Tour San Francisco From the Air
While it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is the most unique way to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city. If you decide to tour San Francisco by air, you’ll creat memories that you won’t forget forever.
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1. How should you tour the San Francisco to appreciate the buildings of the city?A.By air. | B.By bus. | C.On foot. | D.By ship. |
A.They have high quality sea water. | B.They are explored on a localized level. |
C.They were not in use until the last century. | D.They have helped the city to develop further. |
A.To introduce a bus tour. | B.To advertise for a travel agency. |
C.To show what to do in San Francisco. | D.To welcome people to visit Europe. |
【推荐2】Spring turns Europe into a world of colours. If you want to experience spring in all its colourful glory, here are four of the best places for you.
Blooming Baroque, Ludwigsburg, Germany
The Blooming Baroque garden show in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has been welcoming visitors since 1954. Visit the 18th-century palace between March and May and you can not only see displays filled with flowers, but also watch different kinds of birds and visit gardens, climb Rapunzel’s tower and get lost in a giant hedge maze (树篱迷宫).
Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, the Netherlands
The largest flower garden in the world, Keukenhof in the Netherlands is the best place to see the symbolic Dutch flower at its finest. Tulips explode across the gardens, with more than 800 different varieties. After you’ve wandered through the gardens, you can hire a bike at the main gate and then ride through the endless rows of picture-perfect flowered rainbows. The show runs from March 21 to June 10.
Normandy Tulip Festival, Vendeuvre, France
The French garden of the 18th-century Vendeuvre Chiteau in Normandy springs to life in April, as over 30,000 tulips, narcissi and grape hyacinths awaken. Open afternoons throughout April between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Temps de Flors, Girona, Spain
Girona’s medieval centre is transformed into a living gallery as flower carpets and special sculptures explode throughout the city centre each May. The Girona A Cappella Festival invites music lovers to engage all their senses as the sound, smell and sight of spring fill the city for 10 days in May.
1. What can you do in Ludwigsburg, Germany?A.Watch birds. | B.Appreciate rainbows. | C.Taste grapes. | D.Visit a flower gallery. |
A.Climb a tower. | B.Admire tulips. | C.Join a bike tour. | D.Host an art show. |
A.To Germany. | B.To Dutch. | C.To France. | D.To Spain. |
【推荐3】Tours and Tickets to Experience Ubud Monkey Forest
Overview
Have a great day out in Ubud on this full day out, where you will visit the Monkey Forest, take a jungle swing, walk through the rice terrace, learn about the water temple, explore the culture and countryside of Ubud, and also spend time at the waterfalls. Round trip transfers are included in the price from most places. Note that entrance fees and lunch are extra expenses.
What’s Included
● English speaking driver
● Parking Fee
●Private Transport with Comfortable Air Conditioner Car
● Entrance fee and Jungle Swing are included (if you select the Ubud Tour—All Inclusive)
●Pick Up Service: Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Legian, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Sanur
Additional Information
●Confirmation will be received at time of booking
●Not wheelchair accessible
●Babies must sit on laps
● No recommendation for pregnant (怀孕) travelers
● No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund(退款).
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
● If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid
will not be refunded.
●Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
●This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
1. What can you do in Ubud?A.Harvest the rice. | B.Hunt in the forest. |
C.Feed the monkeys. | D.Appreciate the waterfalls. |
A.A wheelchair user. | B.A young baby. |
C.A pregnant woman. | D.An English speaking driver. |
A.Change in the tourist route. | B.Change in the start time. |
C.Cancellation 20 hours in advance. | D.Cancellation because of weather. |
【推荐1】Students will face the pre-exam anxiety in the exam season. But in a growing tradition, universities and students’ unions are making increasingly great efforts to try to deal with stress.
Screaming: This is a tradition for students in the United States. Harvard, Northwestern and Columbia all have lessons of stress bursting screaming. At Northwestern in Illinois, students scream on the Sunday evening before finals week. At Wisconsin, the university headmaster took part in the screaming and social media even invited people to join in.
Puppies: Partnering with a local guide dog charity in the UK, the University of Central Lancashire has a “puppy room” for stressed students. Students made a reservation in advance and were given 10 minutes to 15 minutes to play with the dogs, in exchange for a £1.50 minimum donation to the charity. “We are delighted to raise awareness of the Guide Dogs charity as well as to help students through a stressful period,” said a students’ union representative.
Sleep contest: Even sleeping has to be competitive in South Korea. At Duksung Women’s University in Seoul, students are dealing with exam stress by a competition to see which students can fall into the deepest sleep. They have blankets, pillows and eye masks, in an event sending the message that getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of relaxing.
Small pigs: Students at the University of Exeter in the UK are being offered small pigs to help ease their exam fears. A small pig helps those who lack academic confidence. The student newspaper promises that students will be very excited while playing with pigs.
1. If a parent faces anxiety, which of the following activities he can participate in?A.Screaming. | B.Raising puppies. |
C.Taking part in a sleep contest. | D.Playing with small pigs. |
A.Just pay £15. | B.Own a puppy in a puppy room. |
C.Help raise money. | D.Book ahead of time. |
A.Parents with great stress. | B.Dog owners. |
C.Students with exam anxiety. | D.People who can’t sleep well. |
【推荐2】Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.
The Book Thief
Listed on The New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.
The Diary of Young Girl
Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the colorful description of people around the Mississippi River make this novel a great book to read.
1. Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book Thief | B.The Diary of Young Girl |
C.Animal Farm | D.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
A.All of them are about wars. |
B.All of them are about farms. |
C.All of them are intended for history lovers. |
D.All of them were written during World War II. |
A.instruct youngsters how to improve skills |
B.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habits |
C.introduce several good books to youngsters |
D.give youngsters advice on writing a book review |
【推荐3】The following books have come out recently, and possibly you would like to read them.
Book Name | Author | Price | Introduction |
This Atmosphere of Love | Franklin Bass Jr. | Paperback S13 E-book $4 | This Atmosphere of Love shares Franklin Bass Jr.’s collection of poems from 2008 to 2012 that speaks about his true feelings and experiences of love. |
An Irish Girl | Marilyn Hering | Paperback $14 E-book $4 | Inspired by true events of the Irish famine (饥荒), An Irish Girl combines a story of the famine with a heart-broken story of love and loss. |
The Prison Planet | Denis Goodwin | Hardback $45 Paperback $30 E-Book $5 Audiobook $9 (有声读物) | Sometimes, the reality prescribed (规定) to us doesn’t explain what we experience. If you too know something isn’t right and want to see the bigger picture, the bottom line is here. |
A Deadly Homecoming | Jane Bennett Munro | Hardback$24 Paperback$14 E-book $4 Audiobook $10 | When her mother asks her to look into a friend’s disappearance, Toni Day heads to her hometown to solve a case that puts her own life into danger. |
A.Franklin Bass Jr. | B.Marilyn Hering. |
C.Denis Goodwin. | D.Jane Bennett Munro. |
A.$75 | B.$105 | C.$120 | D.$150 |
A.An Irish Girl. | B.A Deadly Homecoming. |
C.The Prison Planet. | D.This Atmosphere of Love. |