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【推荐1】Get Involved! Make a Donation!
So what is rewilding?
Imagine our natural homes growing instead of shrinking. Imagine species diversifying instead of declining. That's rewilding. Rewilding offers hope for wildlife, humans and the planet.
Why is rewilding important and necessary?
•Our natural ecology is broken. The places where you would expect wildlife to exist have been reduced to wet deserts. The seabed has been destroyed and there have been no living creatures any more.
•Our wildlife is disappearing. Many wonderful species have declined over the past century. We've lost more of our large animals than any European country.
•Nature looks after us. Good natural ecology can provide us with clean air and water, prevent flooding and store carbon. Rewilding can leave the world in a better state than it is today.
What are challenges?
Many people are not interested, because we have got used to the lack of native forests. Many farmers oppose the idea. They thought it a crazy idea to bring back predators（食肉动物）because they would start killing farm animals. It takes time to educate them. Above all, we need money! So we need your help!
Make a donation.
Help us bring back living systems and restore wild nature!
With your help we can:
•Open up new chances for rewilding and push for change.
•Develop tools to educate, influence and spread the word.
Thanks for your support
1. Which of the following is the result of rewilding?| A．Species become various. | B．A lot of animals disappear. |
| C．Environments are destroyed. | D．Natural disasters happen regularly. |
| A．People's destruction | B．A lack of volunteers |
| C．A shortage of time | D．Farmers' disagreement |
| A．To introduce a new project. | B．To call on people to give away money. |
| C．To warn people of the natural ecology | D．To convince people to change their mind. |
【推荐2】In Wiltshire, England, volunteers are being searched for to visit a nature protection area to count the butterflies living there and in nearby fields. The project is started by an environmental protection organization, which has been devoted to improving the living environment for wild animals. Recently, the organization has called on volunteers to help it observe environmental changes based on the record of butterflies and protect the environment.
In the area, the local people have planted many special flowers with the help of the organization. They want to see whether these flowers will interest the rare, and beautiful butterflies. The project officer Sarah Marshall says, “It will be a suitable living place for butterflies. They are great ‘indicator species’ (指向性物种) as they are easily affected by climate changes. So they make a brilliant early-warning system for the environment.”
She also points out that volunteers are needed to record the number or species of butterflies, and based on the change happening to the butterflies, the hidden environmental problems in the area can be found out in time.
The organization is searching for volunteers to help monitor (监测) butterflies from April through to September. They will walk the same route and record the different butterflies they meet along the way. Each visit should take no more than two hours, and each volunteer is expected to visit once a month count the wildlife. “Staff will provide backup (后备人员), so if the weather is poor on the day you are visit (butterflies don’t like to fly in the rain, wind or if it’s too cloudy), we can have someone else do your job,” Sarah points out.
No previous experience is necessary as training and support will be provided, but a strong interest is important. If you are interested, please contact Sarah on (01380) 725670, ext 278, or email sarahm@wiltshirewildlife.org.
1. Why are special flowers planted in the nature protection area?| A．To attract visitors. | B．To attract butterflies. |
| C．To improve the environment. | D．To help the local people make money. |
| A．reducing in number in Wiltshire | B．curious about their habitats |
| C．unable to keep up with climate changes | D．sensitive to environmental changes |
| A．will take a different route each time | B．must know a lot about butterflies |
| C．will visit the area 6 times in total | D．must have previous experience |
| A．To persuade people to visit Wiltshire. | B．To advertise for volunteers with a project. |
| C．To encourage people to protect butterflies. | D．To show a way to explore climate change. |
【推荐3】A handful of old mobile phones lay in a grey bucket. These outdated devices, which are about to be chopped into thousands of pieces, will be given a second life as recycled e-waste. But many phones won't.
According to the latest estimates, the world gets rid of approximately 50 million tonnes of waste annually. E-waste is full of dangerous materials that can cause damage to human health and the environment if not managed properly. But only 20 percent of global e-waste is recycled.The rest ends up in landfill, or burned—or is not recycled at all.
And yet,Switzerland is a good example of how to deal with the growing environmental issue. The country collects and recycles roughly 7S percent of this discarded material. This is thanks to a strong voluntary take-back system, where consumers can take e-waste to a reclining collection point or any electronic shop retailer（零售商）. A recycling station can be found within at most 300 meters from any residential area. Everyone gets involved. Switzerland's e-waste system is unique and can't be easily copied-due to a strong recycling culture within the country.
However, Switzerland faces the same global challenges as every nation.The built-in lithium batteries（锂电池）aren't easy to take out. The only way to remove these potentially dangerous components is with a bar and hammer. This poses a significant risk to those handling the goods. As such, producers need to be more transparent(信息透明的) and show more clearly where the harmful substances are, and how they can be removed.
Once the battery is removed, e-waste is sorted into different component parts—-metals, plastics and other materials. Roughly 70 percent of the device can be recycled. The material that cannot be recycled is used for other purposes like construction material or is burned to generate energy. Mobile phones—from a material perspective (角度), from a value perspective，and also from an environmental impact perspective -are very important.
For the past 15 years, Switzerland has been actively encouraging and supporting electrical waste disposal practices. They are happy to share their knowledge, experience, lessons learned, and they are happy if other people pick up on it.
1. What can we know about the global e-waste?| A．Only 20% of the e-waste is useful. |
| B．It is becoming an environmental problem. |
| C．Most of it has been given a second life. |
| D．It has been the major cause of pollution. |
| A．It is unique and easy to copy. |
| B．It features many devoted volunteers. |
| C．It gains great support and understanding. |
| D．It is complicated and not easily accessible. |
| A．Remove harmful substances. |
| B．Use less dangerous components. |
| C．Offer customers free bars and hammers. |
| D．Help make the removal easier and safer. |
| A．How to fight against e-waste. |
| B．Why E-waste gets out of control. |
| C．How to be champion of recycling. |
| D．How to lead an Eco-friendly lifestyle. |
This class is intended for adolescents to learn social skills all of us need. We’ll cover everything from how to begin conversations with strangers to ways of calming your nerves when you do. You’ll learn what makes some people more popular than others and simple things you can do to feel more like you fit it.
Place: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue
Time: From 6:30 PM to 8:30PM, on Saturday in MayFee:＄135.00 includes workbooks
Class 102
We design this class to help to get over fears. In this class, we’ll cover the basics--- the origins ofshyness, strategies for focusing on the kind of shyness your child experiences, social skills you canteach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child fit in at school.
Place: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue
Time: From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Sunday in May
Fee: $85.00
Class 103
Do you find yourself searching for something to say when you meet someone new in your work? Then why not, join us in learning the secret of successful conversation? In this fun-filled evening, we’ll demystify (深入浅出地解释) the art of conversation and practice some easy techniques to put
yourself and others at ease.
Place: North Campus, Bellevue
Time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM on Thursday, May 23rd
Fee: $49.00
C1ass 104
Our IQ is thought to be relatively fixed, while our EQ is believed to develop over the course of a lifetime. Why not give your child a head start? Explore what EQ is all about. We’ll review five of the basic qualities believed to comprise (组成) EQ. We’ll discuss ways to identify your child’s emotional strengths and weaknesses and what you can do to improve their emotional development.
Place: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, June 8th
Fee: $59.00
1. If a student wants to be popular with others, he or she should choose ．
| A．Class 101 | B．Class 104 |
| C．Class 102 | D．Class 103 |
| A．＄135,00 | B．85.00 | C．＄59.00 | D．$ 49.00 |
A，most of the classes are given in the same building
| A．all of the classes are given on weekends |
| B．all the classes are given in May |
| C．fees for most classes include workbooks |
【推荐2】Beijing and Xi’an 5-Day Itinerary
This itinerary is top recommended if you are the first time to China. It connects the two classic must-visit cities that allow you to learn most about Chinese civilization and late-imperial and modern-era history.
■ Day 1: Beijing (visit the Forbidden City with a hutong walking tour)
■ Day 2: Beijing (go to the Great Wall and learn about the sacrificial culture in the Temple of Heaven)
■ Day 3: Beijing (visit the famous royal garden — the Summer Palace, and take & bullet train to Xi’an)
■ Day 4: Xi’an (the Terracotta Army with a hands-on terracotta-warrior-making experience and a walking/biking experience on the City Wall)
■ Day 5: Xi’an (visit a famous pagoda and museum to learn about Chinese history)
In Beijing, discover the imperial past in the Forbidden City, which used to be the home of China’s 24 emperors. Hike on the Great Wall to see the watchtowers and majestic natural mountain views.
Stroll around old hutongs, where you could catch a glimpse of the traditional daily lifestyle of Beijing’s local people.
For a more in-depth travel experience, you could visit a local family’s home and learn some Chinese culture and philosophy of living.
The famous Terracotta Warriors is the must-visit attraction. The highlight of the visit would be a hands-on experience of making your own clay warriors. You would learn more about the making, preservation, and story behind the Terracotta Warriors.
Walk on the 600-year-old Ancient City Wall and catch a full view of the city. If time permits, the sunset time would be the best for a stunning view. For learning about Chinese history, Shannxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda are worth visiting.
All our tours can be adjusted based on your needs. Just contact us at https://www.chinahighlights.com/travel guide/.
1. Which is the best means of transportation during the travel?| A．By bike. | B．On foot. | C．By air. | D．In a bus. |
| A．Visiting the Temple of Heaven. | B．Walking Around old hutongs. |
| C．Being a guest in a local family. | D．Producing your own soldier statues. |
| A．An architect. | B．A tour guide. |
| C．A foreign visitor. | D．A Chinese historian. |
【推荐3】Parkside
Pick Your Own
Fancy some fresh fruit and vegetables? At Parkside Farm we grow a wide variety of delicious summer fruits and high-quality vegetables for you to come and pick your own. Why not pay us a visit?
About us
Our family has been farming at Parkside Farm since 1938. Although we no longer keep cows, we still have some grassland and some fields of wheat and other crops. We started growing strawberries for Pick Your Own back in 1979. Since then, we have made the Pick Your Own area larger and we now grow about 20 different crops.
Opening times
The season starts in late June, but opening hours are variable the first week. Please ring our message line to check. From July onwards, we are open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9 am to 5:30 pm ( last entry 5 pm). Opening hours are variable on Sundays. Mondays CLOSED.
Crop calendar
Some crops may be in limited supply at certain times, so always ring the message line for daily updates before setting out.
Strawberries: early June to mid-October Blackcurrants: early July to mid-August
Raspberries: mid-June to mid-August Redcurrants: mid-July to mid-August
Blackberries: mid-July to mid-October Plums: mid-July to early September
Prices
There is a minimum charge of £3 for each adult or child who enters the Pick Your Own area. This means that every person has to spend at least £3 on Pick-Your-Own fruits or they will be charged this amount when they leave.
Strawberries: £4.49kg Blackcurrants: £4.79/kg Raspberries: £6.39/kg
Redcurrants: £4.79/kg Blackberries: £5.39/kg Plums: £2.99/kg
Find us
Parkside Farm is in the Enfield of London, north of the city centre.
For more information, please call our message line on 020 8367 2035 or cheek our website: www.Parksidefarmpyo.co.uk.
1. What do we learn about Parkside Farm from the text?| A．It sells fruit and vegetables online. | B．It doesn’t open on Mondays. |
| C．It’s situated in the south of London. | D．It has a small Pick Your Own area. |
| A．£6 | B．£7.48 | C．£9 | D．£16.48 |
| A．To recommend a place for holiday. | B．To tell readers how to pick fruits. |
| C．To advise people to grow crops. | D．To attract visitors to pick fruits. |
