【推荐1】Tour operators have seasonal deals on holidays to Canada, Australia and other countries in a new year.

Austravel

Holidaymakers can save up to 30% on a trip to Australia with the Austravel sale, which runs for about a month. It also includes a fortnight-long trip to Perth and a west coast self-drive trip from £ 795pp including flights in May or July.

●austravel.com

Canadian Affair

The leading UK tour operator to Canada will be offering savings of up to £ 140pp during its winter sale. This includes a three-night city break to Toronto, including return flights, for just £ 399, if you book before 24 December. Other deals continue until 31 December.

●canadianaffair.com

Thomson and First Choice

Some deals are being launched this week by Thomson and First Choice, with early booking offers including free places for kids, lower deposits and up to £ 300 off per couple on a lot of destinations.

●thomson.co.uk, firstchoice.co.uk

Eurocamp

The camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May half-term holidays for under £ 350, such as an Easter break at La Baume on the French Riviera for just £ 25 a night, based on a stay in a two-bedroom holiday home. Early bookers can save up to 25% and secure a holiday with a deposit of just £ 99.

●eurocamp.co.uk

Kuoni

Running from Christmas Eve, the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers. These offers include ten nights full board in the Maldives from £ 1,599 and seven nights in Phuket, Thailand from £ 999 per person --- both including flights and transfers(换乘).

●kuoni.co.uk

1. What does the author say about Austravel?

A．You may stay in Perth for 14 days.

B．It requires a deposit of £ 99.

C．It can save up to £ 795pp per person.

D．It offers cheap return flights.

2. How many seasonal deals include flights?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

3. If you want to spend your holiday in an Asian country, which sale may help?

A．Thomson and First Choice	B．Kuoni
C．Austravel	D．Eurocamp.

【推荐2】Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls consist of three sections.The large Canadian falls—with their distinctive curved shape—are also known as the Horseshoe Falls.They are separated by Goat Island from the American Falls，which are separated from the narrow Bridal Veil Falls by a small island at their south end.Each side of the falls offers a different perspective，and it is always best to visit both sides to maximize your experience.

Views of Niagara Falls are free and accessible.Access to the riverside walks and parks offer great views.You can walk across to Goat Island on the bridge on foot.

Cave of the Winds，＋1 716­278­1730.Daily 9 AM－7：30 PM from Spring 2016.A lift takes you 175 feet down to a walkway that leads you right to the bottom of the Bridal Veil Falls.You will definitely get a feel for the true power of the falls! This is the closest you can get to the falls on either side without actually leaping into them! Raincoats and slippers are provided，and you will definitely need them.Adults： 12；6－12 years old： 8；younger children：Free，but must be 42 inches or taller.

Maid of the Mist.A boat ride，taking you down around the bottom of the falls.Some information is given about the falls，but the real experience is looking up at the falls from below and feeling the mist coming off the falls(hence the name)．Wear a raincoat to avoid getting wet.Boats leave from both the American and Canadian sides，so you may want to check the exchange rates to see which will be more cost­effective when you visit! April－October.

The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center.Although it’s easy to enjoy the falls visually，the Discovery Center provides another way to appreciate the magnificence of the falls.Exhibits show the history of the entire area，including the falls，how they were originally formed，and how they’ve changed over time.

Aquarium of Niagara,701 Whirlpool St，toll­free：＋1 800­500­4609.9AM－5PM.The aquarium at Niagara Falls： 10.

Niagara Scenic Trolley.Use this to get around the park more quickly if needed. 2 adults/ 1 children for the entire day.Hop on and off.

You can combine all these attractions with a Niagara USA Discovery pass for 35，which you can purchase at the attractions.

Must stay a night and see the night view of the Niagara Falls.It is equally beautiful.

During the winter season，a lot of repair work of the falls，tours，and surroundings takes place.Many areas，such as Terrapin Point and Luna Island，are closed due to slippery conditions.Winter brings a different kind of beauty to the falls and a visit during that time is certainly worthwhile，but if you want to experience the full range，plan to come in the warmer months.

1. How much do the Browns(Mr.Brown，Mrs.Brown，an 8­year­old，a 4­year­old) need to pay to visit Cave of the Winds?

A． 12.	B． 24.
C． 32.	D． 35.

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Tourists in Niagara Falls can enjoy the full range of scenery in winter.

B．Tourists in Niagara Gorge Discovery Center can have a feel of history.

C．Tourists are provided with boat rides from both the American and Canadian sides all year round.

D．The Niagara Falls have three sections：the large Canadian falls，the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls.

【推荐3】In order to make sure Harvard is an affordable choice for your undergraduate education, you can consider financial aid packages made up of a combination of four types of funding.

● Scholarships & Grants

Because Harvard is committed to affordability, our scholarships are designed to cover 100% of your financial need. Here is our process:

— Establish your parent contribution;

— Factor in student employment and outside awards;

— Cover the remaining needs by scholarship funds which never need to be repaid.

● Outside Awards

Like many of our students, you may receive funds from sources outside Harvard, such as secondary schools, your parental employers, etc. Since the intention of these awards is that they be used for educational purposes, you must report them to Harvard and apply them to your college expenses. We will consider your outside awards as a part of your overall financial aid funding.

● Student Employment

If you receive financial aid from Harvard, you will likely be expected to contribute to your education through employment. Your expected term-time work expectation is often around 10 to 12 hours per week. All wages earned are paid directly to you and can be used to help pay for your out-of-pocket personal expenses.

● Loans

You are not expected to take out loans, since our aid packages are designed to cover your financial need without additional borrowing. However, you may choose to pursue loans to help cover your student or family contribution. If you are interested in a loan, we will help you find one that works for you.

Types of Student Loans for Year 22-23

— Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan

— Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

— Harvard Loans

— Additional loan information

1. Who may be the target readers of the text?

A．Parents unable to afford university fees.

B．Students with excellent academic performance.

C．College freshmen with financial concerns.

D．Undergraduates with outside financial supports.

2. How can scholarship funds help you?

A．By bridging your financial gap in college.

B．By covering 100% of your expenses.

C．By balancing your earnings and awards.

D．By helping your parents to pay off debts.

3. According to the passage, which of the following may help cover your personal expenses?

A．Scholarships & Grants.	B．Student Employment.
C．Outside Awards.	D．Loans.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To advertise the Harvard students’ loan system.

B．To introduce Harvard financial aid packages.

C．To show students the importance to get financial aid.

D．To introduce Harvard students scholarship.

【推荐1】You can never be too sure these days in the United States of your neighbors or even your customers! Try to keep a low profile (姿态) in your neighborhood: Don’t announce to everyone that you are running a home business with thousands of dollars worth of equipment. As much as possible, do not invite clients (客户) or visitors to your home. In fact, I know of some home­based entrepreneurs (企业家) who would rather meet their clients in a neutral ground, e.g. the client’s office or even Starbucks.
There are other ways to keep burglars away from your house.
•Keep lights on around your house in the evenings. Light is a natural fright for burglars.
•Invest in a security alarm, particularly if your house is located at a remote spot. Security systems can often bring down the cost of your homeowner’s premium (保险费).
•Make sure that all windows and doors are locked and the security alarm turned on before you sleep at night or go out of the house. Avoid keeping house keys in obvious places, such as under the lamp or on top of the doorframe.
•Adding an additional lock will provide extra security when you are home. The dead­lock, sometimes called an “exit only deadbolt”is a deadbolt that does not have an external (外部的) key. It is clearly visible on the door from the outside, but cannot be broken into without destroying the door, frame or lock itself. While this security won’t help directly when you aren’t home, the visibility may discourage an____ from trying the door.
•Your door itself should be made of strong materials, such as one­inch thick solid hardwood or heavy metal.
1. The advice given by the writer in the passage focuses on ________.

A．how to make your house safe from burglars

B．what to do when your house is broken into

C．how to improve social security in the United States

D．how to run a home business

2. Some home­based entrepreneurs do not invite clients to their home ________.

A．to enjoy convenience outside their home

B．for the safety of their property

C．not to let others know about their business

D．in order to avoid being seen by burglars

3. All the following are part of the writer’s advice except that the homeowner ________.

A．buy a security alarm and turn it on in the evening

B．fix an extra lock on the door from inside

C．have the doors made of solid hardwood or heavy metal

D．keep lights on in all rooms to threaten burglars

4. What does the underlined word “intruder” most probably mean in the passage?

A．Someone who is invited for a visit.

B．Someone who illegally enters the home.

C．Someone who pays regular visits to the home.

D．Someone who tries to destroy the lock.

【推荐2】Optional evening workshops will be held at small restaurants or other meeting places near the conference hotel. Meals and other costs are not included but are also optional. Locations will be announced at the conference site. Workshops are very loosely organized and most represent discussions that have been held at Society for Economic Botany (SEB) meetings over a series of years.
Workshop 1: Student Network
Date: Wednesday evening, Feb. 5^th
Chairs: Hugo de Boer and Arika Virapongse
Sponsor: Society for Economic Botany
Description: Student members of the SEB hold a networking mixer each year in order to meet each other and to become familiar with a variety of educational programs and faculty advisors(大学指导老师). Faculty members who are part of training programs are encouraged to join the mixer to meet and talk with students.
Workshop 2: Botanical Film Making
Date : Wednesday evening, Feb. 5^th
Chair : David Strauch
Sponsor : University of Hawaii
Description : Digital film making is a particularly useful tool of linking cultural information to recognizable plants. This workshop is aimed towards increasing the quality of material recorded by giving participants greater control over the medium. We will cover technical aspects (e.g. camera settings, audio), technical aspects (framing, lighting, focus), and some ways of presenting the material. Experienced filmmakers are encouraged to attend, and participants are welcome to bring their own camera equipment.
Workshop 3: Collections for Botany
—Collections Development and Management
Date: Friday evening, Feb. 7^th
Chair: Jan Salick
Sponsor: Society for Economic Botany
Description: SEB is a network of researchers who have been developing standards for the development of collections of artifacts, plant samples and related materials. Participants discuss successes, problems, and funding sources for solving management issues.
1. One of the purposes of a networking mixer held each year is to ________.

A．provide students with greater control over the media

B．help the students to be familiar with educational programs

C．help the students to deal with most of the environment issues

D．link cultural information to recognizable plants

2. Which of the following is true according to the poster?

A．Evening workshops will be held at small restaurants with meals included.

B．Faculty advisers can join the mixer without training experience.

C．Workshops have nothing to do with the discussions held at SEB meetings.

D．Participants have more than one option on Feb. 5th than another night.

3. You are a college student, interested in plants and good at taking TV pictures. Which of the Evening Workshops is most suitable for you?

A．Collections for Botany.	B．Botanical Film Making.
C．Student Network.	D．Society for Economic Botany.