【推荐1】Come to Aranda Nature Park

A nature park with a very large number of activities for the young and old.

Highlights

◆trails for hiking and mountain biking

◆a nature trail to learn about the plants and animals of the park

◆Treetop Walk, a walkway in the air that provides a bird’s eye view of the forest. Get a chance to see and take photos of flying lemurs and long-tailed monkeys up close in their natural habitat.

◆Charles Education Centre, which houses the Charles Environment Learning Lab (CELL), a field study center for schools.

Walking trail at the Treetop Walk

◆250m-long suspension bridge between the two highest points in the park

◆enjoy views of the forest and surrounding greenery, and spot different wildlife in their natural habitat

◆home to more than 800 species of flowering plants and over 400 species of animals

Charles Education Centre

◆changed from an old horse shed（马棚）as part of efforts to protect heritage sites, natural habitats and ecosystems

◆a learning place for nature enthusiasts to meet and share their knowledge

◆learn about the history of Aranda Nature Park by viewing exhibits

◆The CELL has a programme for students to discover the country’s nature heritage through interesting hands-on activities and field studies.

CELL was set up by Singapore Parks Board and Science Nature Research Centre. For more information about CELL activities and booking of programmes, please email CELL at arandapark@cell.sg.

Visitor information

Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weekends: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is free. Donations to support the park’s conservation effort are welcome. If you have any questions about the park, please email arandapark@gmail.com or call Alice Tay at 68245125.

1. What does Aranda Nature Park offer?

A．Bird-watching equipment.	B．A field study centre.
C．Mountain bikes.	D．Cameras.

2. What can visitors expect to do when going for the Treetop Walk?

A．Walk across a 5-kilometre suspension bridge.

B．Watch exhibits on local history.

C．Enjoy a full view of the park.

D．See lemurs in cages.

3. The best way for students to book hands-on activities is to _______.

A．call Alice Tay

B．call Singapore Parks Board

C．email Science Nature Research Centre

D．email Charles Environment Learning Lab

【推荐3】Perhaps my favorite place during my trip to Guangxi was the Longji Rice Terraces in Longsheng. I’ve seen rice terraces elsewhere in Asia, but nothing compared with the beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces. To go to Guangxi and skip (略过) these rice terraces would be a loss.

These over 600-year-old terraces are still very much in use and feed the local Yao and Zhuang communities; you can find many guesthouses throughout the various rice terraces, and while accommodations (住宿) are very basic, I would strongly suggest spending a night in the peaceful terraces, surrounded by nothing but rice.

My friends and I had arrived in Guangxi on harvest (收获) day and we were told by our local guide it was too late to see Longji in its autumnal beauty. But we were super lucky because the 2017 harvest had been delayed (推迟), and when we arrived in Longsheng a couple of days later, it was the last day before the harvest began. It’s quite risky to time your visit this way, but it is amazing to see the Longji Rice Terraces both before harvest and after, when it takes on a completely new character.

The two main terraced areas are the Ping’an Terraced Fields and the Jinkeng Terraced Fields. The former is home to the local Zhuang People and has more visitors as it’s easier to reach. Jinkeng, on the other hand, is less visited. The Red Yao people live here, and should you need a hand with your suitcase, their women are happy to help you. We chose Jinkeng because it’s home to the highest point of the Longji Rice Terraces. The viewpoint (视角) is nearly 4,000 feet high. We had to go up there as our hotel was up there, but you should anyway as it’s the most wonderful viewpoint.

The Longji Rice Terraces are supposed to be beautiful in the spring and summer as well, though I much prefer its autumnal beauty. Winter, I’d skip, as it was already cold enough at night in October, but I’d return and visit again in the spring or summer.

1. What purpose does the first paragraph serve?

A．To provide an interesting example.

B．To bring up the topic.

C．To discuss the reasons of the Longji Rice Terraces’ popularity.

D．To provide ways to visit Longji Rice Terraces.

2. What is the author’s advice for people visiting the Longji Rice Terraces?

A．Staying a night at a guesthouse among the terraces.

B．Going to the local Yao and Zhuang communities.

C．Choosing good accommodations.

D．Eating the local rice.

3. Why did the author feel very lucky when he arrived in Longsheng?

A．He could admire the terraces’ autumnal beauty.	B．He found a time-saving way to the terraces.
C．He came across one of his friends.	D．He had a professional local guide.

4. What made the author choose the Jinkeng Terraced Fields?

A．The affordable hotel.	B．The friendly people.
C．The great viewpoint.	D．The light traffic.

5. Where can the text be found?

A．In a short novel.

B．In a news report.

C．In a history book.

D．In a travel magazine.

【推荐1】Bookie’s, the campus bookstore is located at the Campus Activity Centre, main floor.
Bookie’s is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks. There is a booklist in the bookstore listing the books required for each course. If you need help in finding your course textbooks, ask any of the staff in the bookstore.
There are more than just textbooks at bookie’s. They carry a wide variety of stationary, art supplies and gift items. You can also buy telephone cards, postage stamps and bus passes. You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes.
TEXTBOOK RETURNS
1) Do I need my receipt to return books?
Yes.
2) How long do I have to return books?
Books purchased must be returned within ten working days of the date of the purchase.
3) What if I wrote my name in the book?
Unfortunately, we can not give you a full refund for books not in mint condition as publishers will not accept this for credit.
4) What happens if I miss the last day for return?
We may purchase the text book as “used” in accordance with our Buyback program.
5) What if I discover that my book has missing pages half way through the semester?
We will replace the defective books, new or used, for a like copy of that title. Cash refunds are not given for defective books returned outside the normal return dates.
BUYBACKS
1) What books do you buy back?
We buy back all current edition textbooks. If we do not use them at UCC, we buy them back according to the value established in the North American marketplace.
2) How much do I get for my books?
If bookie’s is buying the book for use at UCC, you will receive 50% of the current new retail price. In order to receive optimum buyback price, discs and supplements must accompany the book.
3) What happens to the books that I sell?
Books for bookie’s are processed by our staff and sold to students at 75% of the new retail price.
4) What condition do my books need to be in?
Books should be in good condition, meaning that the cover is still attached and all pages intact. Notes and markings on the pages of the books are perfectly fine. Workbooks and study guides are generally not purchased back unless they are free of all markings. No sales receipt is required for these books.
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Monday–Thursday          9:00am–6:00pm
Friday                           9:00am–5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday       Closed
1. The intended readers of this passage are ______.

A．book dealers	B．university students
C．publishers	D．campus staff

2. The underlined word “defective” can best be replaced by ______.

A．latest	B．perfect
C．brand-new	D．incomplete

3. Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if ______.

A．the cover of the book is missing

B．there are markings and notes on the pages

C．you have lost the sales receipt

D．you miss the last day for return

4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．Bookie’s is a place for students to buy their course textbooks.

B．Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks.

C．Books bought in bookie’s should be returned within ten working days.

D．Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students.

5. The items which can be bought back don’t include ______.

A．textbooks with markings

B．workbooks with markings

C．textbooks with covers and all pages

D．study guides free of markings

【推荐2】If knowledge is power, then books are fuel and libraries are power stations! Here are four amazing libraries that can get you positively charged.

New York Public Library — New York

Opened in 1911, New York Public Library was the largest marble building in the world. Over the years the library has a collection of 53 million items, including rare first edition books, 300 million pages of historical newspapers and around 40,000 restaurant menus dating back to1850!

Chetham’s Library — Manchester

Founded in 1653. Chetham’s Library is a free public library with the longest history in the UK. The building itself is even older-built in 1421, it’s one of the most well-protected medieval buildings in England!

With 100,000 + books lining the shelves, the special atmosphere of the library attracts students and scholars alike to attend guided tours offered all year around.

The Library of Congress — Washington, D. C.

Located on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is considered the national library of the US and the second largest library in the world. The library has around 168 million items, adding 10,000 to this number every day.

Need to catch up on the news? The Library of Congress, which was founded in 1800, holds the world’s largest newspaper collection, with some dating back as far as 1659!

The British Library — London

The British Library was founded in 1973. With around 170 million items spread across 750 km of shelving, it’s the largest library in the world. And this number is continually growing and 8 km of shelving has to be added every year! This is partly because the British Library must receive a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland, by law.

1. Where can you visit the oldest library?

A．In Manchester.	B．In Washington, D. C.
C．In London.	D．In New York.

2. What makes the Library of Congress special?

A．Its various functions.	B．Its newspaper collection.
C．Its building materials.	D．Its large area.

3. Which of the following helps enlarge the collection of the British Library?

A．The printing skills.	B．The long shelving.
C．The public’s help.	D．The legal rule.

【推荐3】EUROPE is home to a variety of cultural treasures. Lonely Planet, the world’s largest travel guide publisher, has offered pairs of cities for culture-hungry but time poor travelers.
London and Paris
It takes you about two hours to travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, a high-speed railway service. The two capital cities have been competing in fashion, art and nightlife for decades — but each secretly looks up to the other.
No one can doubt the grand and impressive beauty of Paris’ Louvre Museum, but if you want to save money, you cannot skip the British Museum free to visit. Compared with London, Paris has more outdoor attractions, such as the beautiful green walkway La Promenade Plantee.
In Paris, you’ll see diners linger(逗留) over red wine. While in London, you can try some afternoon tea, eat fish and chips or salted cake.
Vienna and Bratislava
Austrian capital Vienna and Slovakia city Bratislava are an hour apart by train. But since they are linked by the Danube River, the best way to travel is by ship. A tour of the two cities is the perfect way to experience everything from 17^th century’s Habsburg dynast splendor to sci-fi restaurants.
Vienna is famous for Mozart and imperial palaces. You can appreciate the perfect blending(融合) of architecture and nature in the grand Scholoss Schonbrunn Palace, and reward yourself with a cup of Vienna coffee, which has made its way to the world’s cultural heritage.
Bratislava is best known for its fine dining—the remarkable UFO restaurant. You can enjoy a meat-filled dinner here in an amazing setting.
1. What’s the relationship between London and Paris according to the text?

A．They help each other.	B．They attack each other.
C．They admire each other.	D．They don’t like each other.

2. What are the advantages of Paris mentioned in the article?
a. Louvre Museum                                   b. Free access to museums
c. More outdoor attractions                  d. Better wines and perfumes

A．ac

B．cd

C．acd

D．bcd

3. Lonely Planet recommends these two pairs of cities because _________.

A．they are not expensive to visit

B．they are best known to the world

C．they are always enemies between each other

D．they are close but different in many aspects