【推荐2】If you have a long holiday to spend, where can you go?

Nikoi Island, Indonesia

Less than 85 km – but somehow a whole world away – from Singapore’s shining skyline lies Nikoi Island. Surrounded by white sandy shorelines and vivid coral reefs, Nikoi’s centre is hidden in rainforest, resulting in amazing biodiversity seen in its native plants, animals and bird life. Marrying traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with contemporary design, Nikoi boasts just 15 stilted（建于支柱上的）beach houses, all with breathtaking sea views, guaranteeing privacy and total escape from the daily grind.

Amanpulo, Philippines

The only property on Pamalican Island, the luxurious Amanpulo resort offers extremely impressive accommodation, with only access to over five kilometres of clean coral sand beach. Designed to resemble indigenous Bahay Kubo homes, Amanpulo’s beachside, treetop and hillside villas all feature comfortable decks with hammocks（吊床）from which to enjoy the spectacular views of the greenish-blue sea below. Fill your schedule with Amanpulo’s signature aquatic adventures (including diving, windsurfing and sailing), recharge in the award-winning spa or feast upon locally caught seafood – the choice is yours.

Song Saa, Cambodia

Song Saa’s incredible ocean views, and breathtaking sunsets are a very typical example of pure paradise. Its 24 villas – each with their own sea-view private plunge pool – are designed to reflect the natural beauty of Cambodia’s coastline; built from recycled wood with straw roofs and driftwood furnishings, these presences are stylish proof of Song Saa’s admirable commitment to sustainability（持续）and conservation. You can choose to do as much or as little as you want here, with rainforest tours, island safaris and reef snorkelling just some of the activities on offer that showcase this spectacular destination.

1. What can we see in the center of Nikoi’s Island?

A．Lands of desert.	B．Streams and rivers.
C．Kinds of animals and plants.	D．Tall buildings.

2. What can we learn about the Amanpulo’s villas?

A．They are made of bricks.

B．We can have a good view of the sea there.

C．They are very expensive.

D．We can learn much historic stories from them.

3. What activity can you enjoy in Song Saa?

A．Diving.	B．White rafting.
C．Mountain-climbing.	D．Rainforest tour.

【推荐3】What limits you from hiking more often? Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods, why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?

● Yukon Outdoors Club

Website: yukonoutdoorsclub.ca

Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $25 for a family membership.

The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.

● UBC Varsity Outdoor Club

Website: ubc-voc.com

Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60

Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom’s gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry huts in the Coast Mountains.

● Pender Harbor Hiking Group

Website: penderharbourhiking.weebly.com

Membership cost: Free for students; $60 for non-students

Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.

● Vernon Outdoors Club

Website: vernonoutdoorsclub.org

Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a family member.

Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to plan their own trip according to their interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.

1. Which club suits a student on a tight budget most?

A．The Yukon Outdoors Club.

B．The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club.

C．The Pender Harbor Hiking Group.

D．The Vernon Outdoors Club.

2. What do Yukon Outdoors Club and UBC Varsity Outdoor Club have in common according to the text?

A．Both organize workshops for their members.

B．Both lend hiking equipment to their members.

C．Both rate their members based on their hiking skills.

D．Both have built backcountry huts for their members.

3. What do we know about hikes organized by the Pender Harbor Hiking Group?

A．They are mostly held on weekends.

B．Their schedule can be checked in advance.

C．Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website.

D．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes.

4. Which website will a hiking enthusiast who is looking for a tailored trip with his child most probably visit?

A．yukonoutdoorsclub.ca

B．ubc-voc.com

C．penderharbourhiking.weebly.com

D．vernonoutdoorsclub.org

【推荐2】Summer services

Summer services contacts area non-profit organizations to determine the number of volunteers needed at the organizations throughout the summer weeks. Students sign up for volunteer expectations with Summer Services at the Activities Fair on Opening Weekend. Trips are scheduled throughout the summer on Saturdays.

Harvard Summer School Orchestra

The Harvard Summer School Orchestra is currently in its thirty-fifth season and the direction of Juith Zuckerman. Practice sessions are from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., in Sanders Theatre, on the following dates: Friday, June 28; Mondays, starting from July 1; and Friday, July 26. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m. in Sanders Theatre, memorial Hall. For more information, please email hsso@verizon. net.

Harvard Summer Pops Band

This band is open to most instrument players from both Harvard and the Greater Boston area, regardless of age or experience.

Practice sessions are Wednesdays in Sanders Theatre from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., starting from 24 June. The band will perform two concerts. The first on 23 July at 4 p.m. in Tercentenary Theater, Harvard Yard, and the second on 26 July at 3 p.m. at the Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston. For more information, email meolson @ fas. Harvard. edu.

Harvard Summer Chorus

The chorus, founded in 1936, is led by Andrew Clark, Harvard University 's Director of Choral Activities. Practice sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in Sander Theatre, starting from Tuesday,25 June. The final performance is scheduled for Friday, 2 August at 8 p.m., in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall. Visited the Harvard Summer Chorus website or email harvardsummerchorus@gmail.com for more information.

1. Which of the following suits those who are only available on the weekend?

A．Summer services.

B．Harvard Summer School Orchestra.

C．Harvard Summer Pops Band.

D．Harvard Summer Chorus.

2. What do we know about Harvard Summer Pops Band?

A．There are two practice sessions in total.

B．It's only suitable for experienced players.

C．Each practice session lasts nearly three hours.

D．The concerts will be held in different theatres.

3. What do the three musical clubs have in common?

A．They all date back to over three decades ago.

B．They all have performances in Sanders Theatre.

C．All of their activities are scheduled in the summer vacation.

D．They all have practice sessions at least twice a week.