【推荐1】An educator with a passion for getting children emotionally invested in saving the ice caps gave a lesson to students as a polar bear stayed on his shoulder. The bear seemed to say “hi” to them about climate change.

Gavin McCormack is trying to bring the “amazing natural phenomena” to the fingertips of children in an attempt to get them to help stop rising sea levels and become passionate about climate change, which is threatening the home of polar bears.

The primary school teacher decided to jump headfirst into his teachings and spent ten days on an icebreaker heading towards the North Pole. On the first day at sea, a polar bear climbed out of the water right in front of him and onto an island where it was attacked by a group of Arctic terns (北极燕鸥).

“Each day is different but so interesting,” McCormack said. “This week, my dream to teach children about the wonder of a polar bear with one right over my shoulder came true.”

The most memorable moment for him while in the Arctic was when his ship reached the pack ice. The ship crunched (嘎吱地响) through the ice as they reached 82 degrees north and the noise was deafening. Earlier this week he launched his new course “Be the Change”, which is free to all schools nationwide. “Be the Change” is designed to empower children, families and communities around the world to bring about changes and make global impacts. “It takes a course-related approach to improve the world in meaningful ways,” Mr. McCormack said.

McCormack hopes to teach the “leaders of tomorrow” to include nature and the climate in every decision they make. He is planning another course named “It Starts With You”, with the hopes of bringing purposeful education to as many children as possible.

“Working alongside teachers, schools and students, we believe that when children are empowered to make real choices about the future, the skills for life are developed not through listening to what others tell them, but through experience,” McCormack said.

1. Why did McCormack head to the North Pole?

A．To observe an amazing natural sight.

B．To measure the rate of sea level rise.

C．To save polar bears from extinction.

D．To educate children in a real situation.

2. What can we learn about polar bears according to the text?

A．They are friendly towards human beings.

B．Climate change causes the loss of their habitats.

C．Arctic terns are their natural enemies.

D．Hunger drives them out of water for food.

3. What does “Be the Change” aim to do?

A．To make a difference in improving the world.

B．To change people’s decision-making methods.

C．To teach students to think twice before making choices.

D．To develop students’ life skills through experience.

4. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A．Climate Change — A Worldwide Concern

B．New Ways of Teaching About Climate Change

C．Join Hands and Say No to Global Warming

D．An Interesting Trip to the North Pole

【推荐3】(You may read the questions first)
Section A

Application to get a Virginia Learner’s Permit
Candidate information
1 Name:
	Last Name	First Name
2 Address:
	Street or P. O. Box	Apartment Number
City	State	Zip Code
3. Date of birth:   /   /   4. Telephone number:（       ）
ALL APPLICATIONS HAVE DOCUMENTATION FOR 5-9
5. Form of ID:
6. A copy of your original（Please√）: □school record of student's performance（courses and marks/grades, etc. ） □high school diploma □GED Certificate
7. Residency Proof:            8. Driving exam score（if taken）:
9. Location of certified course:
10. Signature of applicant:
11. Signature of parent of guardian:

Section B

Getting a Virginia Learner’s Permit You must be at least 15 years and 6 months of age to apply for a learners’ permit. This permit allows you to practice your driving skills in preparation for the road test required for a driver’s license. When driving with a learner’s permit, you must be seated next to a licensed driving instructor or a responsible adult over the age of 21 who holds a valid driver’s license.

Required Documentation: 1. Written permission from a parent or guardian (if you are under the age of 18). 2. Certification of school attendance (if you are under the age of 18). 3. One original form of identification that gives proof of your name and date of birth (no photocopies). 4. Proof of your social security number. 5. An original proof of Virginia residency such as a pay stub (存根), school identification card, or school transcript (no photocopies). 6. Certificate of enrollment in a classroom-instructional portion of a state-approved driver’s education program (required for all applicants under the age of 19).

1. Sections A and B are forms for those who apply for driving licenses and__________ as well.

A．employees in high schools in the United States

B．those who are at least 15 years and 6 months

C．graduates from Virginia University

D．professional educators in schools

2. Which question is NOT answered in Section B. about applying for a Virginia learner’s permit?

A．How long is the classroom part of a driver education course?

B．Is a social security number required to get a learner’s permit?

C．When is written permission from a parent required by the state?

D．Are photocopies permissible as original official proof papers?

3. The “Required Documentation” listed in Section B states that learners must_________.

A．have a good educational achievement record

B．obey motor vehicle laws when driving on the highways together

C．show proof of school attendance if not reaching 18 years old

D．be with a licensed driver

【推荐1】National Park Service

Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia

Visitor center assistant

DESCRIPTION

Ferry (渡船) can hold up to 100 visitors and departs twice daily to the island. Volunteers

will help direct visitors to the parking area and ferry dock while answering questions about what to do and where to go during a visit.

THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE

Meet and greet visitors, answer repetitive questions, give directions, become knowledgeable about local history, clean high touch areas completely.

SKILLS

Office machines

General assistance

Public speaking

Visitor information

ABILITIES NEEDED

Outgoing person who has public speaking skills, able to walk/stand for 30 minutes at a time, willing to learn local history.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Both being inside visitor center in climate controlled area and being outdoors in different weather conditions.

JOB RISKS

General housekeeping

Trip and fall risks

May have to talk to unhappy visitors

1. What can we learn about the voluntary job from the text?

A．It is difficult to do.	B．It will last for about a year.
C．It needs past experience.	D．It provides housing for volunteers.

2. What will volunteers do on the island?

A．Introduce the historical sites.	B．Clean the whole site.
C．Tell visitors the way.	D．Sell the goods.

3. Who is most likely to get the opportunity?

A．One who likes taking care of kids.

B．One who is good at global history.

C．One who is experienced in public speaking.

D．One who is interested in wildlife protection.

【推荐3】As an important part of Three Parallel Rivers Scenic Area, Potatso National Park (Pudacuo National Park) is famous for lush (草木繁茂的) mountains, meadows (草地), lakes,rare animals and Tibetan culture. About a 50-minute drive from downtown Shangri-La, the park contains three main parts: Shudu Lake Scenic Area, Bitahai Lake Scenic Area, and Militang Alpine Pasture. You can reach them by the tourist bus from the park entrance.

Traveling around the park can be quite relaxing if you take the bus to see each scenic area one by one. Wooden boardwalks along the lakes allow you an easy walk as you take in the beautiful lake views and the surrounding mountain scenery. Or you can take a boat trip on the lakes for a more relaxing scenic experience.

If you want more of a challenge, there are also some short hiking routes in the park.Horse riding is also available in the park.

Route one: Walk from Lourong Village to Jieti Waterfall- -about 2. 2 km, taking about 50 minutes. You will see beautiful river views alongside the path.

Route two: Shudu Lake North Shore Pier to Tibetan Culture Experience Area- -about 3 km, taking about 1.5 hours. You can see the primeval (原始的) forest and enjoy Tibetan culture during this hiking trip.

Suitable for: nature lovers, hikers.

Access: Shangri-La is about a 6-hour flight from Beijing.

Best time to visit: The weather is comfortable from May to September and the meadows are full of blooming wild flowers.

Recommended visit time: a half day for the park,   but 3 days are suggested for a Shangri-La trip. You can also extend the trip to Lijiang and Meili Snow Mountain, which are both within 4 hours’ driving.

1. What is the park famous for?

A．New temples and historical sites.

B．Rare wildlife and natural scenery.

C．Adventure sports and exciting activities.

D．Traditional festivals and musical performances.

2. What can visitors do in the park?

A．Swim in the lakes.	B．Participate in horse racing.
C．Take a boat trip on the lakes.	D．Rent a car from workers of the park.

3. When is the best time to visit the park?

A．From December to February.	B．From March to April, .
C．From May to September.	D．From October to November.