The Galápagos: Evolution in Action
11 days, 10 nights, 14 travelers
Departs March 14, May 23 and November 21, 2020
Charles Darwin called the Galápagos Islands “a little world within itself”. This journey lets you explore the world’s most fascinating wildlife destination while traveling in comfort. Experience evolution in progress and learn more about these historic islands. Visit islands with wildlife species (物种) that exist nowhere else in the world. See giant tortoises and seabirds, and swim with sea lions.
Winter in Yellowstone
7 days, 6 nights, 25 travelers
Departs January 10 and 24, 2020
Yellowstone National Park is magical, where visitors are few and wildlife viewing is wonderful. In the freezing air, see mud pots and pouring springs strangely covered in steam. The journey puts one of our greatest ecosystems on full display. View wildlife in their habitat as few see them.
Flying in Zero Gravity
7 days, 6 nights, 25 travelers
Departs March 12, 2020
The fantasy of floating through the air, weightless, is one that has been realized by only a few. Now, you can experience it for yourself. Join one of the famous ZERO-G Experience flights for a true weightless experience. You’ll also learn about the frontiers in the universe scientists are seeking to control.
A Family Hunt for Dinosaurs
6 days, 5 nights, 25 travelers
Departs June 25, 2020
Join this adventure to western Colorado’s red rock country, for children 8 and older and their families. Go behind the scenes at a university laboratory for a special hands-on experience to learn how fossils (化石) are cleaned, identified and preserved. Dig on your own for 250-million-year-old fossils, which you can bring home.
1. What did Charles Darwin say about the Galápagos Islands?| A．It had a small population. | B．It was actually a small island. |
| C．It had unique wildlife species. | D．It was a rarely visited island. |
| A．Winter in Yellowstone. | B．Flying in Zero Gravity. |
| C．A Family Hunt for Dinosaurs. | D．The Galápagos: Evolution in Action. |
| A．Attend a lecture about fossils. | B．Learn to identify the red rocks. |
| C．Spend a week in the lab. | D．Discover ancient fossils. |
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【推荐1】North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023Contact: Joëlle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor ServicesThe Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23,2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
1. Which was not affected and opens as usual?| A．The public laundry. | B．The Grand Canyon Lodge. |
| C．The North Kaibab Trail. | D．The North Rim Visitor Center. |
| A．It offers food service. | B．It is around Jacob Lake. |
| C．It is under repair now. | D．It opens all the year around. |
| A．To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide. |
| B．To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions. |
| C．To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park. |
| D．To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park. |
【推荐2】ATENEUM
FINNISH NATIONAL GALLERY
Helene Schjerfbeck
2019.11.15－2020.4.26
The exhibition describes how Helene became Helene, and how a talented student grew into one of the most influential artists in our history. The exhibition focuses specifically on Helene’s years of travel, during which she stayed in Paris, Pont-Aven in northern France, Fiesole in Italy, and St Ives in England at the end of the 19th century.
Natalia Goncharova
2020.2.27－2020.5.17
Natalia Goncharova is known as a central figure in Russian avant-garde(先锋派) art. The exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the artist’s work from the first four decades of the 20th century. The exhibition continues the work done by the Ateneum in appreciating women artists, examples of which are the Alice Neel exhibition, held in the summer of 2016, and exhibitions by female Finnish artists.
Inspiration－Contemporary Art & Classics
2020.6.18－2020.9.20
How have international contemporary artists been inspired by the classics of European art? And why is it these works, in particular, that have become known around the world? “Inspiration” presents art that draws inspiration from masterpieces, created by today’s most interesting contemporary artists. In the exhibition, the original works are referenced through replicas(复制品)，prints, plaster casts(石膏模型) and so on.
Magnus Enckell
2020.10.23－2021.1.26
The painter Magnus Enckell is known especially as a representative of Finnish symbolism. Enckell’s best known works include The Awakening and The Faun, which are part of the Ateneum collection. The Ateneum exhibition represents the first comprehensive show of all of the artist’s works.
1. What can we know about the exhibition lasting less than 3 months?| A．It presents works by a female artist. |
| B．It is being held for the second time. |
| C．It focuses on talented students’ works. |
| D．It shows all the works housed in the Ateneum. |
| A．They are highly unique and original. |
| B．They are world-famous and invaluable. |
| C．They are new interpretations of the classics. |
| D．They are mainly created by European artists. |
| A．Helene Schjerfbeck. | B．Natalia Goncharova. |
| C．Alice Neel. | D．Magnus Enckell. |
【推荐3】The two-week Harvard Pre-College Program is an intense and exciting experience of the college life. The admission committee is now looking for mature, academically motivated students who will graduate from high school and enter college in 2022.
The Course Experience
With over 30 courses to choose from, you’re sure to find a topic that interests you. Although courses are non-credit and do not have letter grades, you need to attend the class in its entirety. When class is not in session, you can participate in creative and social activities. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a written evaluation from your instructor, as well as a transcript (成绩单).
Time
·July 24 — August 5
How to Apply
Complete an online application and provide supplemental (补充的) materials, including:
·The $75 non-refundable application fee.
·Transcripts from 9th grade to fall 2021 grades: This can include progress reports, report cards, and educational summaries from your high school
·If English is not your native language, submit scores from the TOEFL IBT or IELTS language proficiency exam along with your application.
Cost & Aid
The total fee for a Harvard Pre-College Program 2022 session is $4,950. The program fee includes tuition, room and board, and activity costs for the full two weeks. There is also a non-refundable $75 application fee and $100 health insurance.
A limited number of scholarships are available to assist students who demonstrate financial need. Awards vary based on need, and atypical award covers part of the tuition.
How to contact us
Interested in learning more about the program? Complete our request form, and a member of cur team will contact you.
Phone:(617) 495-4023
Email: precollege@summer.harvard.cn
1. Which is a requirement for students attending the course?| A．Completing 30 courses. | B．Getting required credits. |
| C．Having a full attendance. | D．Prioritizing social activities. |
| A．Health certificate. | B．Academic conditions. |
| C．Financial declaration. | D．Personal integrity. |
| A．$75. | B．$100. | C．$4,950. | D．$5,125. |
Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice, won the World Food Prize on Monday. Yuan developed the world’s first popular and widely known hybrid rice. Hybrid rice plants can make more rice than regular ones.
News 2
Have you ever got angry at books that are full of mistakes? Don’t worry, things will get better soon. Last week, China started checking textbooks, dictionaries and children’s books all over the country. The government said the results of the check would come out at the end of June.
News 3
People will see a new “star” in the sky soon. China plants to send a satellite into space by December 2006.It will stay in space for one year. It will go around the moon and take pictures. It must be very expensive, right? That’s for sure; 1.4 billion yuan!
News 4
Have you ever thought of being able to fly around the world in a few hours? One day, maybe you can. Last Saturday, the American X-43A airplane made its first flight. It reached a speed of 8,000 kilometers per hour. This makes it the fastest plane in the world.X-43A is only three to four meters long, but it’s very heavy. It weighs 1,270 kilograms.
1. Yuan Longping won the World Food Prize because ___________.| A．he likes to eat hybrid rice |
| B．he is a successful father |
| C．he grows more rice than others |
| D．he developed the world’s first popular and widely grown hybrid rice |
| A．1.4 kilometers per second | B．43 kilometers per minute |
| C．1,270 kilometers per hour | D．8,000 kilometers per hour |
| A．It will go around the moon. | B．It will stay in space for two years. |
| C．It costs a lot. | D．It will go into space by December 2006. |
【推荐2】Four Unique U.S. National Parks
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
If you’re looking for interesting red and pink rocks, you can’t do better than Bryce Canyon. The national park is known for its attractive rock formations and hoodoos (石林). Some of the best places to visit in the park are the Natural Bridge, Fairyland Canyon, or any of the scenic viewpoints throughout the park.
Death Valley National Park, California and Nevada
It’s the hottest and driest national park in the country, but it’s also a place of beautiful desert sights and interesting natural phenomena, like the sailing stones on the Racetrack Playa. Depending on where you are in the park the climate can be extreme—it's home to snowy mountains, dry desert, colorful flower fields, and cool lakes. You might also recognize it as the planet of Tatooine from the original Star Wars movies.
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Arizona offers way more than just the Grand Canyon. This ancient forest in the middle of the desert isn’t what you’d typically expect-it’s way more interesting. The forest became fossilized (石化) over time as minerals like quartz slowly replaced the wood remains. The result is multi-colored stone logs (原木) that are too amazing to pass up. Just don’t take home any free souvenirs-many visitors are fined by taking rocks.
Great Basin National Park, Nevada
Great Basin National Park might be one of the best parks in the state of Nevada. Just a visit to the Lehman Caves or the Lexington Arch (a rare, giant, above-ground limestone arch) will have you convinced. It’s also known for having some of the darkest skies in the continental U.S., so astronomy lovers will jump at the chance to see the night sky when they visit.
1. What is Bryce Canyon National Park famous for?| A．Rock formations and hoodoos. | B．Beautiful desert sights. |
| C．Multi-colored stone logs. | D．The darkest night sky. |
| A．In Utah. | B．In California and Nevada. |
| C．In Arizona. | D．In Nevada. |
| A．Bryce Canyon National Park. | B．Death Valley National Park. |
| C．Petrified Forest National Park | D．Great Basin National Park. |
【推荐3】Discover Copenhagen with kids: top places to see
Some people think that travelling with children is quite difficult. Kids are often too young to understand the point of a visit in some museums. But luckily, there are cities that offer many attractions not only for adults, but also for little tourists. Among these cities, Copenhagen also has its place.
The mysteries of the sea world
In the National Aquarium Denmark, many species of water animals can be seen. Kids will be surely delighted with all the colourful fish, swimming between water plants. It is also an occasion to see the fantastic coral reef(珊瑚礁). When someone is brave enough, he can also see some sharks swimming behind the glass!
Tivoli - amusement for everyone
The first opening of this magical place was in the 19th century. Nowadays it’s an attraction for people of all ages. Beautiful gardens encourage tired tourists as well as local people. Those who seek for some excitements will also have good fun here - several roller coasters guarantee great entertainment. That park looks amazing in the evening, when it is brightly lit with many lights.
Film in a planetarium
People who would like to experience something connected with science and astronomy ought to visit the Tycho Brahe Planetarium. Here the 3D films are being displayed on a screen. Tourists from abroad can use special headphones, so they can listen to the audio-description in English. The visit here can be useful not only for kids, but also for adults.
A monument of Little Mermaid
Children will surely like that statue - especially when parents will tell them the fairy tale about that character. A short visit by that monument is customary, because it is one of the worldwide known symbols of Copenhagen. It is located in the port and depicts a mermaid sitting on a rock. The tale was written by Hans Andersen, who was living in that city for some period of his life.
1. What can kids do in the National Aquarium Denmark?| A．Swim between water plants. | B．Touch the fantastic coral reef . |
| C．Watch colorful fish swimming. | D．Play with the sharks bravely. |
| A．Locals are its main tourists. | B．It attracts visitors of all ages. |
| C．It was built in the last century. | D．Many colored lights are on at night. |
| A．The National Aquarium Denmark. | B．Beautiful gardens in Tivoli. |
| C．The Tycho Brahe Planetarium. | D．A monument of Little Mermaid. |
【推荐1】Aaron Weaver was born on April 14th, 1998 with only his left eye. It was very likely that this would also come with brain damage. There was a million-to-one chance that he would not have brain damage, yet he doesn’t. He went through 25 reconstructive operations and received a prosthetic (假体的) eye.
He grew up in a rural town in North Carolina attending the local schools. When he was in the 4th grade he dreamed of becoming an author and he carried that dream with him throughout his life, but he faced many difficulties.
From his first day of pre-school to his last day of high school he was looked at strangely and called names. Each year it would get worse and worse. People would call him “Cyclops (独眼巨人)” and would tell him that he was a mistake. Along with this he suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (强迫症) which made it difficult for him to do normal daily activities.
In 2016 he graduated from high school with the support of a loving family and the help of teachers and friends. He began to write a book covering one of his favourite things, zombies. A year later he completed his book and one of his former teachers assisted him in finding a publishing company. He submitted his book to the company, Covenant Books, for the very first time and they decided to publish it. In late 2017 The Human Apocalypse was published and is now being sold in most bookshops. Aaron now has overcome a life of people not accepting him and is pursuing his dream while influencing others to do the same.
1. What was Aaron Weaver made fun of for at school?| A．His physical feature. | B．His strange behavior. |
| C．His bad performance. | D．His improper dressing. |
| A．A mental illness. | B．His brain damage. |
| C．His poor learning ability. | D．A problem with his eye. |
| A．It was published with his parents’ help. | B．It was inspired by his teacher. |
| C．It describes his own stories. | D．It is a great success. |
| A．To inspire people to write their books. |
| B．To encourage people to pursue their dreams. |
| C．To advise people to influence others positively. |
| D．To warn people not to look down on the disabled. |
【推荐2】Social media is taking over our lives: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now, TikTok. These social media platforms have transformed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money of their posts. While this may seem like another opportunistic innovation, its really full of hidden false realities.
The median income（中位收入） recorded in the United States of America was about $63,000 in 2018. TikTokers with over a million followers can make up to $30,000 a month ---$360,000 a year. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads, simply by posting a 15-second video.
Not only is it an overpaid “job”, it also promotes undeserved admiration from viewers and a false sense of reality. Many of these famous TikTokers are still teens, and the effects of fame at such an early stage in life might cause issues later in life, such as mental influenced by what they are watching. They can put a false sense of self-value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive.
While TikTok has become a great tool for marketing, it’s important to understand how this content affects young viewers. If we’re constantly consuming content that shows us all we need to do to be successful is be conventionally attractive and post a 15-second video featuring a new dance, it will challenge our knowledge of what really makes someone successful and will in turn affect our individual work ethics（伦理）. What about the people who miss birthdays and family holidays due to their jobs and aren’t getting paid nearly as much as these TikTokers?
Richard Colyer, president and creator of Metaphor, Inc., had his own view on this issue. “It sounds great that kids can make money for doing the latest dance moves in a 15-second video, but we should feed the minds of kids and not just their bank accounts. TikTok can be great if used properly. Money alone is not good, technology alone is not good and connectedness can be bad if it’s only online.”
1. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to?| A．social networking | B．staying connected to the Internet. |
| C．a job offered by TikTok. | D．making money on social media. |
| A．They tend to live an adult life too soon. |
| B．They are forced to pay for certain services. |
| C．They are likely to develop false values |
| D．They may abandon other social media |
| A．Young TiKTokers should be banned from making money. |
| B．TikTok can be a positive influence if teens employ it wisely. |
| C．It is better to involve education on investment in TikTok videos. |
| D．Contents of videos need checking before their release online. |
| A．A Job Vs An Entertainment | B．Join Young TikTokers |
| C．TikTok---A Mine of Money | D．Say No to TiKTok |
【推荐3】When I was small, my mother and I would walk to our local library in Franklin Square. As we didn’t always have access to a reliable car, walking hand in hand was the most convenient way to get anywhere. It was at story time for children that both my mother and I made lasting friendships.
Today, I am fortunate to live around the corner from the Cold Coast Public Library in Glen Head and a short walk to the Sea Cliff Children’s Library. My 8-month-old son, Colin, and I find ourselves in Sea Cliff several times a week, meeting and making friends. Well, that is what many people don’t understand—a library is more than books; it’s a community.
Sure, the library in Franklin Square was the place where I was introduced to Judy Blume novels. But it was also the place where I got my first email address in 1997. At the library, friends and I learned how to research colleges and search for scholarships on the Internet. The library was the place where we sometimes giggled (咯咯笑) too loudly, and where the librarians knew us by name. Their knowing our names wasn’t a bad thing. When I came home from my first term at Binghamton University, Mary LaRosa, the librarian at the Franklin Square library, offered me my first teaching job.
I now teach reading at Nassau Community College. My students are often amazed that they can check out books via their smartphones and virtually (虚拟地) visit a variety of Long Island libraries. The app used by Nassau and Suffolk county public libraries, as well as the college library, makes their homework easier by helping them find resources. Even though they can’t always easily visit their local libraries, the library is always with them.
1. Why does the author consider herself lucky today?| A．She can walk with her mother hand in hand. |
| B．She has access to a reliable car now. |
| C．She can giggle loudly at the library. |
| D．She lives close to libraries. |
| A．socializing in a library |
| B．reading books in a library |
| C．visiting a library with family members |
| D．building parent-child friendship in a library |
| A．Sympathetic. | B．Favorable. |
| C．Sceptical. | D．Disapproving. |
| A．recall the days of childhood in the libraries |
| B．discuss the differences of the libraries |
| C．explain the changes of the libraries |
| D．express her love for libraries |
【推荐1】Online Book Shop
The books listed here are reasonably cheap and also after discount they are even cheaper.
Once Upon a Time It is a collection of short stories written by a young and imaginative mind. The stories cover the experiences, lived and imagined, of a nine－year－old. This is an ideal return gift for all your child’s friends on his birthday. You can also gift this book to inspire a young friend or child. Price: $ 6.5 | Word Power Made Easy Word Power Made Easy is a comprehensive vocabulary－building system created by legendary grammarian Norman Lewis that provides a simple, step－by－step method to increase your knowledge and mastery of the English language. Price: $ 7.2 |
General Knowledge 2015 This General Knowledge 2015 covers all the sections like History, Geography, Economy, General Science with Theory, Figures, Graphics and Tables. It can be used for preparation of competitive exams. Here in this section you can buy this book online in a discounted rate and avail at your doorstep, easiest payment options are available here. Price: $ 8. 4 | Life Is What You Make It Life Is What You Make It is a story of young girl Ankita Sharma who is smart and lives her life as she likes. Ankita was born in a middle class family in a time when Doordarshan was the only source of entertainment and writing love letters was a general trend, every youth dreams of living a college life. Price: $ 6.8 |
| A．It describes a nine－year－old’s real life experiences. |
| B．It can serve as an ideal present chosen for children. |
| C．It has inspired many children to write short stories. |
| D．It was written by the young writer at the age of nine. |
| A．Once Upon a Time | B．Word Power Made Easy |
| C．General Knowledge 2015 | D．Life Is What You Make It |
| A．They share the same theme. | B．They are of a writing style. |
| C．They win popularity with girls. | D．They are sold at low prices. |
【推荐2】How to spend a holiday without sending your savings into a nosedive? Take a look at these heavenly and affordable hideaways in Bahamas.
Pigeon Cay Beach Club, Cat Island
Pigeon Cay Beach Club is located on the largely undeveloped Cat Island, where it's possible to wander the very beautiful coastline for miles without spotting a soul - or a boat, dock (码头) or Jet Ski. TVs. AC, and Wi-Fi are all happily off-duty, leaving guests to explore the island by bike, canoe. or kayak (皮艇) (all free to use) or quietly drop by the honor-system beach bar.
Unique Village, Eleuthera
This 14-room hotel stands proud over the quiet Poponi Bench, which is rarely crowded despite being well-known for is pretty pink sands. Unique Village has a casual open-air restaurant and an outdoor pool, and its spacious (宽敞的). air-conditioned rooms have simple sand bright island decoration, free Wi-Fi, and outdoor balcony- all facing the ocean.
Stella Maris Resort Club, Long Island
If you're looking for casual, cheerful, and cheap, the beachfront Stella Maris Resort Club more than fits the bill. The large, family-owned complex on beautiful and remote Long Island is a bargain for is competitive rates, free activities, and accommodations that can suit larger parties (there are 27 hotel rooms, cottages. houses). One of the highlights of the resort (度假胜地) is its range of activities, many of which are free, including day rips, boating. nature walks, caving, kayaking. and wine parties.
St Francis Resort, Stocking Island
Stocking Island is just about as remote as you can get. The island is only accessible by boat, and has little human development; no cars, no roads, and about two dozen residents. The quiet and homey St Francis Resort fits right in with its surroundings, offering eight spacious rooms overlooking the ocean, two beaches, and free kayak. In-room breakfast, Wi-Fi, and transport from George Town are all free.
1. Which is the best choice if you want to have a quiet drink?| A．Pigeon Cay Beach Club. | B．Unique Village. |
| C．Stclla Maris Resort Club. | D．St Francis Resort. |
| A．Unique sands. | B．An outdoor pool. |
| C．Diverse activities. | D．A quiet beach bar. |
| A．Limited development. | B．Free Internet access. |
| C．An outdoor restaurant. | D．Means of being reached. |
【推荐3】Bill Gates and the president of General Motors have met for lunch, and Bill is going on and on about computer technology. “If automotive technology had kept pace with computer technology over the past few decades, you would now be driving a V-32 instead of a V-8, and it would have a top speed of 10,000 miles per hour,” says Gates. “Or you could have an economy car that weighs 30 pounds and gets a thousand miles to a gallon of gas. In either case, the sticker price(标价)of a new car would be less than $ 50. Why haven’t you guys kept up?”
The president of GM smiles and says, “Because the federal government won’t let us build cars that crash four times a day.”
Why is that funny(or not funny, as the ease may be)? Human beings love to laugh, and the average adult laughs 17 times a day. Humans love to laugh so much that there are actually industries built around laughter. Jokes, siteoms and comedies are all designed to get us laughing, because laughing feels good. For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are the only species that laughs. Laughter is actually a complex response that involves many of the same skills used in solving problems.
Laughter is a great thing—that’s why we’ve all heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” There is strong evidence that laughter can actually improve health and help fight disease. When we look at laughter—what it is, what happens in our brains when we laugh, what makes us laugh and how it can make us healthier and happier, there’s a huge amount about it that no one understands yet.
1. The best title of the passage is ___________.| A．Joke | B．Laughter | C．Fun | D．Humor |
| A．“You would now be driving a V-32 instead of V-8.” |
| B．“ It would have a top speed of 10,000 miles per hour.” |
| C．“The sticker price of a new car would be less than $ 50.” |
| D．“The federal government won’t let us build cars that crash four times a day.” |
| A．Humans laugh because of jokes, sitcoms and comedies. |
| B．Humans laugh because it can fight disease. |
| C．Humans have gained skills to laugh since they are born. |
| D．Laughter is a complex response of humans. |
| A．What is laughter? | B．How do people laugh? |
| C．When is laughter the best medicine? | D．Where does laughter take place? |
