In today’s lecture we will center on the people who lived five thousand years ago in the Sahara Desert. Most of these desert people moved across the countryside throughout the year. But if the journey was long, extra food and tools were sometimes stored in caves. One of these caves is now an exciting historic site. Even though the cave is very large, it was certainly too dark and dusty for people to live in, but it was a great place to hide things. And huge amounts of food supplies and daily tools have been found there. The food includes dried fish and nuts. Some decorations were also found in the caves. There are necklaces, earrings, and so on. Most of them are made of bone. From the above talk, we can see that there are really a lot of differences between ancient people’s lives and our lives today.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Welcomes all school groups to explore technology and the natural environment on a field trip designed to meet the learning needs of the students.
You can visit the museum from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Groups must have at least one teacher for every ten students. Students must be supervised at all times, and teachers are responsible for their behavior inside the museum. Unsafe behavior is not permitted and will result in the entire group being asked to leave.
No backpacks, headphones, candy, gum, or lunches are allowed inside the museum. Lunches may be eaten outside in the park. We regret that the museum is unable to provide a place to have lunch indoors. In the event of bad weather, please plan to eat in your vehicle.
1. What did the desert people do with their possessions on long journeys?| A．They carried all their possessions on their backs. |
| B．They stored some of their possessions in caves. |
| C．They threw unnecessary possessions away. |
| D．They stored the possessions in the desert. |
| A．The teacher taking responsibility. | B．Those behaving unsafely having to leave. |
| C．The whole group having to leave. | D．Having to pay money for unsafe behavior. |
| A．In a park. | B．In a lunchroom. | C．In their vehicles. | D．In a bathroom. |
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【推荐1】Boston City View Bike Tour
Boston City View Bike Tour offers an environmentally friendly and exciting bicycle tour of Boston—from historic places to strange neighborhood streets. The Boston City View Bicycle Tour is the classic tour for those looking to get a great introduction to Boston.
Boston City View Bike Tour highlights（最精彩的部分）:
Tour includes comfortable bikes, helmet and water
Friendly tour guides
One guide for every 6 riders for safety and the quality of the experience
Comfortable pace
All levels and ages are welcome
Child seats are offered if asked
This tour covers all of Boston’s best sites:
Historic Fenway Park
The Christian Science Center
The Freedom Trail
The beautiful brownstones in Back Bay and the South End
The Rose Kennedy Greenway—Boston’s newest public park
The Charles River Esplanade
The North End—Boston’s oldest Italian neighborhood
Copley square, where you’ll see the Boston Public Library & Trinity Church
Please note:
•You don’t need to be Lance Armstrong to enjoy the Boston City View Bike Tour—all levels of riders are welcome. About 70% of riding is done on city streets, mixed with cars. The remaining 30% of the tour covers the bike path on the quiet streets.
•The tour is 2.5-3.5 hours long and covers 10-12 miles. It is a great way to entertain guests and get a little exercise.
•Make your book today and get your e-tickets for the Boston City View Bike Tour online.
•This tour is seasonal and runs daily from April 1st through Nov. 30th.
1. What do we know about the tour?| A．Visitors can travel by car when tired. |
| B．It is far away from noisy streets. |
| C．Young kids are admitted into it. |
| D．It runs all the year round. |
| A．Plan your route carefully. |
| B．Book a ticket to it in advance. |
| C．Prepare basic riding equipment. |
| D．Train yourself to be a good rider. |
| A．To call on people to exercise. |
| B．To introduce Boston’s best sites. |
| C．To advertise Boston City View Bike Tour. |
| D．To promote environmentally friendly transport. |
【推荐2】When I was a boy, my parents and I traveled from New York City to the Pennsylvania countryside for a weeklong taste of rural life. We stayed in a guesthouse on a farm, joining the daily routines and eating meals with the farmer and his family. We got up early to see the cows as they were milked. I even tried my hand at milking one, and then joined the farmer as he released the cows into the field afterward.
Decades later I still have vivid memories of that trip which made me realize the value of a vacation, of seeing new things, meeting new people and sharing memorable experiences with family members. To this day, I still consider that family trip when I plan to take time off with my wife and kids. Vacations are a time for resting and connecting. As a bank manager, I spend much of my workday encouraging my customers to save their money. One of the reasons I give is that we should all have enough for a family vacation every year. In our busy lives, family is what we should be saving our money and time for.
For my family, our vacation starts when we begin planning the trip. We talk about destinations and our budget (预算) ahead of time. Among the things we discuss: Can we save money by renting a house instead of spending six nights in a hotel? Would it be better to buy groceries and cook for ourselves rather than eat out every night? Involving (使参与) the kids in planning the vacation makes sure that they have a great vacation too. I prefer to visit historical sites and museums while they love to fish and swim. So I build in some relaxation time for us all so that the vacation can work for everyone.
Each year, setting aside vacation time to spend together is especially important to us. A relaxing environment opens the doors to all kinds of conversations—deep, silly or meaningful. There’s no pleasure from the usual everyday tasks. What matters is that everyone is having a great time.
1. Why did the author and his parents go to the countryside when he was young?| A．To milk the cow. | B．To meet the farmer and his family. |
| C．To experience country life. | D．To enjoy the scenery. |
| A．The author encouraged his customers to save their money for family vacation. |
| B．The author met new people and new things during the trip. |
| C．The trip helped the author understand the meaning of vacations better. |
| D．The author involved his kids in planning the vacation to cut their budget. |
| A．The author had a good time in the countryside. |
| B．The author advised others to spend vacations with their families. |
| C．The author tried to enjoy the holidays with his family. |
| D．The author realized the value of family vacations and put it into practice. |
【推荐3】Venice is a famous 1, 700-year-old city and one of Italy’s most important cities and a very romantic travel destination.
Transportation in Venice
The Grand Canal，which cuts through the center of the city, is like Venice’s main street in this canal-filled city. The boats runs along the Grand Canal from the train station and makes many stops, so it’s a good way to visit the main canal and get a good overview of the city. If you want something more up close and personal, take a taxi and a gondola, though they tend to be more expensive.
Venice Festivals
Venice’s Carnevale held 40 days before Easter, is one of the most lively and colorful celebrations in Italy. The Venetians go all out, wearing festive masks and costumes for a 10-day street party. In July, there’s the Redentore Regatta, an important festival held right on the Grand Canal.
Guided Tours
You’ll find guided tours for every place worth visiting, from well-known palaces to lesser-known destinations. Also, there are food tours and classes in rowing, cooking or making those beautiful theatrical masks Venice is famous for.
When to Go
Since it’s near the sea. Venice has gentle weather, although it can be rainy there nearly all year round. Venice experiences high-water flooding about 60 days a year, from October through early January. In Venice, make sure you have some way to check the changeable weather every day.
1. Which transportation will you choose if you want to have a good overview of the city?| A．By gondolas. | B．By car. |
| C．By train. | D．By boat. |
| A．Carnevale. | B．Easter. |
| C．Redentore Regatta. | D．Christmas. |
| A．stay in a romantic hotel | B．wear a nice mask. |
| C．know its weather first. | D．take a guided tour |
【推荐1】In history, our ancestors invented many kinds of timers (计时器) to meet the need of the social development in different times.
Gnomon
Gnomon is the most ancient timer in China. It uses the length of the sun shadow (影子) to tell time. It is made up of two parts. One is a pole that stands on the ground. The other is a flat board that lies on the ground.
Sundial
Sundial also uses the sun shadow to tell time. The position of the shadow is used to show the number of hours or minutes. The main parts of a Sundial are a needle and a round plate. As the sun moves through the sky, the shadow of the needle moves over the plate like a clock hand.
Clepsydra
Both Gnomon and Sundial show time by the shadow of the sun, but when it is cloudy, rainy or dark, they cannot work. Clepsydra naturally appeared in ancient China. This kind of timer is based on the rule of water balance and drip-drop. Many poets in ancient China wrote many poems about Clepsydra.
Mechanical Timer
Su Song, who was one of the greatest naturalists and scientists in ancient China, made a mechanical timer powered by water in the Song Dynasty. The timer can make the puppet (木偶) come out to beat the drum or ring the bell to report time. If our ancestors went any further, they could make a completely modern clock.
In addition to the timers above, there are other kinds of timers such as the Sand Clock, the Oil Lamp Clock and the Candle Clock.
1. Which of the following timers is the oldest in China?| A．Sundial. | B．Gnomon. |
| C．Clepsydra. | D．Mechanical Timer. |
| A．It has a needle and a round plate. | B．It uses the flow of sand to tell time. |
| C．It can work without the sun shadow. | D．It can beat the drum and ring the bell. |
| A．4. | B．5. | C．6. | D．7. |
【推荐2】A large conch(海螺)shell brought little attention in a French museum for many years, but it is now quickly gaining attention. The shell is thought to be the oldest known seashell instrument. And it still works, producing a deep sound, like a foghorn from the distant past.
The shell was found during the exploration of a cave with prehistoric wall paintings in the Pyrenees Mountains in southwestern France. It was believed to be a ceremonial drinking cup. Scientists from the University of Toulouse in France recently took a fresh look at the conch shell. They now believe it was changed thousands of years ago to serve as a wind instrument. They also invited a French horn, player to play it.
The researchers estimate it to be about 18,000 years old. Conch shells have been used widely in musical and ceremonial traditions, including in ancient Peru, Greece, Japan and India. The shell instrument found in the Marsoulas cave is now the oldest known example. Earlier, Gilles Tosello, another archaeologist in Toulouse, said a conch shell instrument found in Syria was estimated to be about 6,000 years old.
The latest discovery was made after a recent inventory at the Natural History Museum of Toulouse. The researchers noticed some unusual holes in the shell. Especially important is that the end of the shell was broken off. That created a hole large enough to blow through. Inspections with a microscope showed that the opening was made by humans. "It was not accidental breakage or wear,“ Tosello said.
This discovery reminds us that ancient people's lives were more complex than making stone tools and hunting large animals. "Marsoulas cave is not near an ocean. So the prehistoric people must have either moved around or traded to get the shell," the researchers said.
1. What's the conch shell found in France, actually?| A．A tool. | B．A decoration. |
| C．A drinking cup. | D．A musical instrument. |
| A．Researchers explored the cave in order to find the horn. |
| B．Scientists got wrong with the estimation of the shell at first. |
| C．Conch shells have been widely used all over Europe. |
| D．According to archaeologists, the shell found in Syria is the oldest one. |
| A．A large hole at the end. | B．A telescope. |
| C．Some accidental breakage. | D．A natural opening. |
| A．Ancient people lived a more complex life. |
| B．Musical instrument changed a lot over time. |
| C．An ancient musical conch shell was discovered. |
| D．Scientists disagreed on the use of conch shells. |
【推荐3】The first people in Canada crossed the Bering Strait from Asia.In the north the Inuit lived by hunting seals，walruses (海象) and whales.They also hunted caribou (北美驯鹿)．On the west coast people hunted deer，bear and beaver (河狸)．They also fished.On the plains people lived by hunting buffalo.In the east people grew crops of beans，squash (南瓜)，maize (玉米) and sunflower seeds.
The first Europeans to reach Canada were the Vikings.In 986 a Viking called Bjarni Herjolfsson was blown off course by a storm and he spotted a new land.However he sailed away without landing.In 1001 a man named Leif Eriksson landed in the new land，which he named Vinland (it was part of Canada)．However Eriksson did not stay permanently.Later the Vikings did establish a colony (殖民地) in North America but they abandoned it because of conflict with the natives.
However，after the Vikings，Canada was forgotten until the end of the 15th century.In 1497 the English King Henry Ⅶ sent an Italian named John Cabot on an expedition across the Atlantic to Newfoundland.Cabot discovered rich fishing waters off the coast of Canada.
Then in 1534 and in 1535－1536 a Frenchman named Jacques Cartier (1491－1557) sailed on two expeditions to Canada.On 10 August 1535 (St Lawrence's Day) he sailed into the St Lawrence River，which he named after the saint.
However no permanent European settlements were made in Canada until the early 17th century.In 1603 a Frenchman named Samuel de Champlain (1567－1635) sailed up the St Lawrence River.In 1604 he founded Port Royal in Acadia (Nova Scotia)．In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec.(The name Quebec is believed to be an Algonquin word meaning a narrow part of a river)．In 1642 the French founded Montreal.The new colony in Canada was called New France.By 1685 the population of New France was about 10，000.By 1740 it was 48，000.
1. Who was the first European to reach Canada?| A．Leif Eriksson. | B．Bjarni Herjolfsson. |
| C．John Cabot. | D．Samuel de Champlain. |
| A．Europeans set foot on Canada. |
| B．Europeans started expeditions. |
| C．Europeans fought against the natives. |
| D．Europeans began to make permanent settlements. |
| A．The early history of Canada |
| B．The languages of Canada |
| C．Europeans started expeditions |
| D．The war between Europeans and Canadians |
| A．In the north. | B．In the east. |
| C．On the west coast. | D．On the plains. |
【推荐1】Dining & Housing in New York University
Dining on campus is about choice and flexibility, with six dining halls and meal plans that allow students to enjoy it all. There are some important dates you need to know about dining. Fall meal plans end after dinner on December 15. Cafes are closed from December 15 to next year’s January 1. The spring meal plan revision period is next year’s January 3 through January 19. Spring meal plans begin on February 3 of next year.
More than 70 percent of undergraduates live on campus, including all freshers. Our undergraduate dormitory buildings are part entertainment centers, part support systems, and wholly central to students’ experience. Our graduate dormitory buildings, located within a short walk from the main campus, are likewise shaped to be lively and collaborative (合作的) places that meet the distinct needs of graduate students. We have a variety of options available to both single graduates and those with families.
Benefits of living on campus: The main campus and most labs are a short walk or bike ride away from our graduate dormitory buildings. There are school bus stops nearby to help you go from one end of campus to the other. You’ll have opportunities to get involved in your residential community as well as campus activities. On-campus rent covers the cost of electricity, heat, and hot water. Internet access is also included and all of our dormitory buildings offer wired networking and Wi-Fi. Besides, there are some discounted meal plans for on-campus students.
Still want to consider living off campus? We can help you with that too! Click here for rental listings and resources to help you with your search.
1. Which date is suitable for students to adjust their spring meal plans?| A．December 10 this year. | B．January 15 of next year. |
| C．December 28 this year. | D．February 3 of next year. |
| A．They offer recreational activities. | B．They have less options. |
| C．They are far from the main campus. | D．They are friendly to married students. |
| A．Convenient bus transport to and from campus. |
| B．Discounted meal plans and bike-sharing services. |
| C．Community activities and Internet connections. |
| D．Access to unique off-campus events and entertainments. |
【推荐2】Welcome to the State Park!
Where fun, fitness, and education come together!
Don't miss our new summer classes, which are available during May 23—Aug 5
●Swimming lessons: Age4—adult. Cost: $5 per class or $15 for one month.
●Hiking: Have a park keeper hike with you through our paths and teach you about the park's wildlife and plants. The park is a perfect spot for hiking.
●Soccer: Our youth soccer program is unusual and non-competitive. Different teams are formed every day. The focus is on each player learning to work as a team, not on one team winning it at all.
●Boating: These classes are only for 20-year-olds and above. Fishing is only allowed with a permit.
●Bicycling: We have special paths built for bicyclists. Signs are posted for self-guided tours of our park.
Group cycling is also available with a park guide. Paths range from easy to challenging.
A message from the director:
Hiking paths! Sports fields! Playgrounds! Campgrounds! Fun activities! The Stake Park offers something for everyone. We have a number of plants and animals, which are in danger of dying out, being protected in our park. Sign up for one of our new summer community classes, or take a camping trip with your friends or family. Our facilities are set up with modern systems, so you don't have to suffer to enjoy nature—unless you want to!
Experience being a park keeper:
Are you 13-17 years old? Ever wonder what it would be like to be a park keeper? It's a competitive field, but you can get ahead by volunteering with our Teen Keeper Program. Depending on your age and responsibilities, you can even earn college credits for certain universities!
1. If you plan to swim regularly in the park in June and July, you should pay .| A．$5 | B．$15 |
| C．$25 | D．$ 30 |
| A．boating | B．swimming |
| C．hiking | D．bicycling |
| A．We can see Chinese pandas in the park. |
| B．Special paths will soon be built for bicyclists. |
| C．There are no volunteer programs in the park. |
| D．You needn't experience a hard time when hiking there. |
【推荐3】Skydive Greene County
Come out and let us teach you how to skydive today! We are located in Xenia, Ohio and is within a reasonable driving distance of major cities in Ohio. Situated on a private airport, Skydive Greene County offers world class training. We didn't start skydiving but we are Ohio's oldest skydiving school which opened in 1961!
| ◆Tandem Skydiving Tandem skydiving is required if this is your first time skydiving. After filling out paperwork and watching a short video, you will be ready to make your skydive. Somewhere around 11, 500 feet you will be secured to your tandem instructor. The door will open and you exit the plane. Your freefall with your instructor will last for approximately 40-50 seconds. We can almost guarantee this will be the most exciting minute of your life as you reach the speed of around 120 mph, falling for about two miles back to the earth! Don't forget to have a video taken of your skydive to show all those that didn't think you would jump from an airplane! ◆Static Line Courses Once you have made your tandem skydiving, you can move on to our Static Line Program. The Static Line Jump is the traditional way to learn to skydive. We have classes throughout the year. Every student will be led through the entire day by a licensed instructor. Never does the student feel unattended. Once training is over, students will make their first jump on that very same day! If the weather does not cooperate, you can come back the next day, or we will re-schedule a time to make your skydive. |
$165.00 Tandem skydiving only
$175.00 Static Line Course only
Invite one of our professional videographers on your skydive:
$125.00 DVD with photos
●Booking
To book your tandem skydive or skydiving course, call us at (937) 372-0700. We just ask for a call if you cannot keep your scheduled appointment. And you must be at least 18 years old to make a skydive at SGC.
Come to learn with the best and make a skydive today! For further information, please call us at (937) 372-0700 or visit our website www.greenecounty.com!
1. Skydive Greene County ________.| A．offers training in major cities in Ohio |
| B．is the oldest skydiving school in the USA |
| C．guarantees every skydiver a freefall experience |
| D．requires all the students to receive one-day training |
| A．practise before skydiving |
| B．jump with a professional coach |
| C．have a video taken while skydiving |
| D．show others how to skydive from a plane |
| A．Make a tandem skydiving. |
| B．Receive a skydive license. |
| C．Pay 165 dollars to SGC. |
| D．Try the freefall at once. |
| A．telephone SGC | B．fill in some forms |
| C．visit SGC's website | D．keep the appointment |
| A．To employ pilots for skydiving training | B．To introduce a training for skydiving |
| C．To appeal to people to do skydiving | D．To advertise for skydiving instructors |
