South Africa is the water-lovers' paradise. Whether you want to be by the sea, on the sea or even under it, there are countless ways to get your ocean experience. Almost all of them are located on South Africa's east coast, where the Indian Ocean keeps water warm.
Thompson's Bay, Ballito
Drive 40 minutes north of Durban to reach the unique coastal town of Ballito. Popular with holidaymakers, Ballito has a choice of pretty beaches—and the best for swimming is Thompson's Bay. This scenic cove （小海湾）is sheltered from the wind and characterized by its calm waters, interesting rocky outcrops and a fascinating geological hole-in-the-wall. There's a walled tidal pool for those who are nervous to swim in the open ocean, making this spot a particularly good choice for families.
Umhlanga Rocks, Durban
Located a 20-minute drive from central Durban, the resort town of Umhlanga is a proper getaway for people
with good incomes and visitors in the know(知内情的). The main Umhlanga Rocks beach boasts safe swimming waters and endless golden sands, again protected by lifeguards and shark nets. A paved walkway provides direct access to the town's beachfront shops, restaurants and bars.
Gonubie Beach, East London
The coastal town of Gonubie is seen by many as a suburb of East London, one of the largest cities of the Eastern Cape. Its picture-perfect beach offers great swimming areas in the open sea. The Gonubie River reaches the sea at this point, too, and offers another bathing spot on days when the surf in the sea is bigger than usual. All along the river's green banks, you'll find a series of shaded spots perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.
Kelly’s Beach, Port Alfred
Further south on the Sunshine Coast, the laid-back town of Port Alfred is home to Kelly’s Beach, which was awarded Blue Flag status for 2017-2018. A 400-meter stretch of pale brown sand, the beach and its waters are exceptionally clean. Two viewing decks come in handy during whale-watching season, or for admiring spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
1. If you are planning a family trip to South Africa, which beach suits you best?| A．Thompson's Bay, Ballito. | B．Umhlanga Rocks, Durban. |
| C．Gonubie Beach. East London | D．Kelly's Beach, Port Alfred. |
| A．It is free for children. | B．Its target crowd is the rich. |
| C．It has a walled tidal pool. | D．It has pale brown sand. |
| A．Go swimming in the open sea. | B．Go bathing at another bathing spot. |
| C．Go surfing in the open sea. | D．Go camping by the riverside. |
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【推荐1】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 to 1850!
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 throughout the year.
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 New York. | B．In London. |
| C．In Manchester. | D．In Washington, D. C. |
| A．Its large area. |
| B．Its various functions. |
| C．Its building materials. |
| D．Its newspaper collection. |
| A．The legal rule. | B．The public's help. |
| C．The printing skills. | D．The librarians' efforts. |
【推荐2】There are many markets in Shanghai. Here are some of them.
Liuhekou Road Antique Market
Address：Dongtai Road near South Xizang Road
Opening hours: Daily 9:30 a. m.〜6:00 p. m.
You can find old records, photos, chopsticks and knickknacks here.
Yatai Xinyang Fashion and Gift Market
Address: Science and Technology Museum Metro Stop (Metro Line 2) ，Pudong
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 a. m.〜6:00 p. m.
This is a great place to buy cheap things: Shanghai T-shirts and chopsticks. It sells toys ,clothes and a lot of fake (假的) bags and watches.
Cybermart
Address：No. 1Middle Huaihai Road
Opening hours：Daily 10:00 a. m.〜9:00 p. m.
This is a great place to buy mobiles, computers and videos. You can buy CDs,DVDs and printers (打印机) there.
Tianshan Tea Market
Address：No. 518 West Zhongshan Road
Opening hours: Daily 10：00 a. m.〜6:00 p. m.
You can find all kinds of tea here. You must touch and smell ask for tasting.
1. There are_____markets in the passage.| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．Cybermart | B．Yatai Xinyang Fashion and Gift Market |
| C．Dongtai Road Antique Market | D．Tianshan Tea Market |
| A．Cybermart | B．Tianshan Tea Market |
| C．Dongtai Road Antique Market | D．Yatai Xinyang Fashion and Gift Market |
【推荐3】Exhibitions
The Vanished Reality
The Modern Art Oxford Gallery celebrates its 50 years in existence with nine artists, including European big names Marcel Broodthaers and Hans Hacke, exploring the relationship between the production of artwork and the social conditions in which it is created.
Modern Art Oxford (018 6572 2733), Dec.15-Dec.31
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait
Britain’s leading international photographic competition is open to gifted amateurs and professionals from around the world, competing for the￡15,000 prize. Fifty-seven pictures are on show.
National Portrait Gallery, London WC2 (020 7306 0055), Feb.10-Feb.26
Masters of Japanese Photography
Timeless beauty and urban bad conditions are the twin poles of post-Second World War Japanese photography. Focusing on the former, while allowing space for the latter, this view of three key figures-Nobuyoshi Araki, Eikoh Hosoe and Kikuji Kawada-features around 60 works and shows the technical skills of Japanese photographers over this period.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich (016 0359 3199),Mar.8-Mar.19
The Radical Eye
Drawn from one of the world’s greatest photographic collections-yes, Elton John’s-this astonishing show focuses on the key period between the Twenties and Fifties, with some photos by Man Ray and key works by Brassai, Lange and Kertesz. A photo takes on a completely different feel when you experiment with exposures, papers and burnishing(抛光) techniques like the master photographers here.
Tate Modern, London SE1 (020 7887 8888),May 1-May 7
1. What is special about the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait?
| A．Lasting the longest. | B．Offering some money. |
| C．Displaying more photos. | D．Being aimed at amateurs. |
| A．The Radical Eye. | B．The Vanished Reality. |
| C．Masters of Japanese Photography. | D．The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait. |
| A．Modern Art Oxford. |
| B．Tate Modern, London SE1. |
| C．National Portrait Gallery, London WC2. |
| D．Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich. |
【推荐1】Lily went to London with her parents for a two-week vacation, She sent postcards to her friends.
| Dear Lei Fang, London is a busy city and so many people are living here. There are always a lot of things to do. However, the subway can take you to travel all over the city. Today we went to visit Buckingham Palace and the Tower of Bridge. I will be very tired when I get home. See you soon. Love， Lily |
| Dear Tan Xiao, I’m having a great vacation. This is an amazing city. There are lots of interest in gold buildings and famous museums to visit. The people here are friendly and helpful when we get lost, The only thing that I don’t like is the weather. It rains every day and it’s still cold. Wish you were here! Love， Lily |
| Dear Wang Lin, This is a beautiful city and I like it very much. You can see parks here and there. The River Thames runs in the middle of the city. My mother and I have been busy shopping. Restaurants can offer you all types of food, I’ve got lots of photos to show you when I get back. Love, Lily |
| A．One week. | B．Two weeks. | C．Three weeks. |
| A．Busy and unfriendly. |
| B．Amazing and busy. |
| C．Beautiful but unfriendly. |
| A．Sunny and hot. | B．Rainy and windy. | C．Cold and rainy. |
【推荐2】Chicago Botanic Garden Events
Whether you’re attending the hands-on workshop at the Midwest Fruit Explorers or admiring artfully arranged daffodils (水仙花) at the Midwest Daffodil Society Show, you’re bound to take home plenty of inspiration for your home garden as you enjoy the best shows at Chicago Botanic Garden. Here are some of the Chicago flower and garden shows that you won’t want to miss this spring.
●Midwest Fruit Explorers
The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees.
When: March 31-April 10, 1-4 p.m.
●Midwest Daffodil Society Show
The Midwest Daffodil Society Show puts hundreds of daffodils on exhibition that will be judged by the society. The show includes flower design and photography competitions.
When: April 22一28, 10 a.m.-4: 30 p.m.
●Ikebana International Show
The Ikebana International Show presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.
When: May 11-19, 9 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. ( Saturday & Sunday only)
●Gardeners of the North Shore
The Gardeners of the North Shore hosts this annual show. This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything that a home gardener can grow, including flowers , vegetables , herbs , and house plants.
When: June 27-30, 9 a.m.-4: 30 p.m.
Garden tours & trams:
Enjoy a tram tour for an overview of popular areas. Return each season to experience different views.
Accessibility at the garden:
※Service animals are welcome. No pets please.
※Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) are available for rent in the Visitor Center on a first come, first served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15,non-members $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.
※Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.
Daily Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Garden View Cafe: 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
Garden Shop: 10 8.m.- 4 p.m.
1. What can visitors do at the Midwest Daffodil Society Show?| A．Grow house plants indoors. |
| B．Learn about fruit tree planting. |
| C．Take part in the photography competition. |
| D．Admire traditional Japanese flower arranging. |
| A．$14. | B．$16. | C．$19. | D．$22. |
| A．Renting ECVs for indoor use. |
| B．Visiting the garden with their pets. |
| C．Using wheelchairs for free if they need. |
| D．Having free coffee from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
【推荐3】Beyond fresh snow and convenient access to the slopes, what makes the best ski town? For some, it’s having access to fantastic restaurants, bars and shops. For others, it’s about great accommodation options, a small-town vibe or a historic atmosphere. Here are some wonderful ski towns in North America you can’t miss this year.
Mammoth Lakes, California.
A long ski season makes Mammoth Lakes especially appealing to skiers of all levels. Mammoth Lakes also offers plenty of options for off-mountain entertainment, whether you’re looking to indulge in theater and the arts, shopping local or planning a spa day.
Banff, Alberta.
Walk 15 minutes in just about any direction from the town of Banff and you’ll find yourself surrounded by the majestic wilderness of Banff National Park. The resort town and gateway to the surrounding park boasts a surprising number of shops, art galleries, bars and excellent restaurants for its size.
North Conway, New Hampshire.
Located within the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire, North Conway sits within a half-hour drive of more than a dozen ski resorts. Off the slopes, visitors can explore the town’s unique Victorian buildings with New England charm. The Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center makes for an excellent rest-day diversion.
Stowe, Vermont.
Steepled churches and clapboard houses make Stowe a typical New England ski town, complete with excellent options for all kinds of skiers. While there are plenty of fine dining establishments and luxury resorts catering to well-heeled travelers, there’s a lively après scene as well, especially at The Matterhorn. Rest day activities can include a tasting at the famous Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory just down the road in Waterbury.
1. What advantage does Mammoth Lakes have over other ski towns?| A．The beautiful countryside. | B．The long ski season. |
| C．The special art galleries. | D．The excellent local shops. |
| A．Mammoth Lakes. | B．Banff. |
| C．North Conway. | D．Stowe. |
| A．Environment. | B．Travel. | C．Culture. | D．Business. |
【推荐1】By the rivers and under trees of rural South Auckland, New Zealand’s newest and most special school is in class. The weather is fine, so the students would go fishing, and then they would cook lunch on a wild fire. What about homework and lectures? No. “We are called a school but we look nothing like any school out there,” says Joey Moncarz, co-founder and head teacher at Deep Green Bush School.
Moncarz used to be a teacher in the traditional schools. After five unhappy years there in New Zealand, he stopped to found Deep Green Bush School, which was kind of inspired by the Sudbury Valley School in the US. Now It has a roll of eight students, and no classroom walls or tests. Most importantly, he considered that traditional schools were not preparing children for the global problems of the future – such as climate change, so Moncarz founded Deep Green Bush School, a completely different kind of education, based on the skills of hunting, gathering and survival.
The more traditional school skills, such as reading, writing and maths, are learned at students’ own pace, after they begin showing an interest in them. Not, says Moncarz, when the teacher orders it is time to learn.
“We don’t have what you’d traditionally consider problem kids,” says Moncarz. “Our parents saw their kids were unhappy and stressed in traditional education and they started questioning: is it normal or right for kids to come home stressed and unhappy?”
Moncarz insists that the school isn’t an “experiment” in education, and is based on two million years of evidence of how parents have raised their kids.
1. Where do students in Deep Green Bush School study?| A．In the classroom. | B．At home. | C．In the wild. | D．On the Internet. |
| A．To stop his unhappy teaching years. |
| B．To compete with the traditional schools. |
| C．To research how parents raise their kids. |
| D．To prepare children for the future global problems. |
| A．After teachers order study time. |
| B．After students have interest in them. |
| C．As soon as students come into the school. |
| D．As soon as students finish learning the basic skills. |
| A．All the students in schools are stressed. |
| B．Moncarz had fun teaching in traditional schools. |
| C．Deep Green Bush School is the first special school. |
| D．Some parents may be unsatisfied with traditional schools. |
【推荐2】If you ask most people what water tastes like, they’ll probably tell you that water has no taste and they may give you a funny look. But if you were a fruit fly, asking another fruit fly, that question might have a different answer.
To a fruit fly, water has a taste. Scientists want to know how the fruit fly knows water because this information may help in learning how other animals — or even individual cells — manage to use water in the right way. Water is important to life, but too much or too little can be deadly to a living creature. So by understanding how the fruit fly tastes water, researchers may learn more about other living things.
According to the new study, a protein(蛋白质)called PPK28 makes it possible for a fly to taste water. Proteins build cells and tissues, fight disease and carry messages between cells. It’s not surprising that a protein is responsible for the fruit fly’s ability to taste water.
The PPK28 protein is part of a larger family of similar proteins. One of these related proteins is used by mammals(哺乳动物)(including humans)to taste salt. Scientists have not found a protein that enables humans to “taste” water.
In the experiment, Cameron and his team compared normal fruit flies with fruit flies whose taste cells had been disabled. The fruit flies were given a special chemical that would glow(发光) when the fly used the PPK28 protein. Then the scientists led the flies to water. When the normal flies tasted the water, the PPK28 protein lit up — showing that it was in use.
The fruit fly in particular is so interesting that some scientists are hard at work creating a complete map of the fruit fly brain. This map will show all of a fly’s neurons and help scientists understand how the neurons(神经元)work together.
1. How do most people feel when asked the taste of water?| A．Disagreeable. | B．Frightened. | C．Disappointed. | D．Strange. |
| A．To know more about other creatures. | B．To decrease the number of the fruit fly. |
| C．To manage to use water correctly. | D．To describe the taste of water. |
| A．It enables the fruit fly to taste water. | B．The fruit fly can’t live without it. |
| C．It can make humans taste salt. | D．The fruit fly uses it to avoid illnesses. |
| A．Creating maps of human brains. | B．Telling more information about cells. |
| C．Studying the fruit fly’s neuron systems. | D．Making the PPK28 protein. |
【推荐3】Philadelphia Zoo: Hours, Directions Daily Schedule
●Hours
Philadelphia Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.Members enjoy free admission on Halloween.
●Directions
From the east
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Neshaminy.Take US RTI-S to 76E.Take Interstate-76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Turn left at Girard Avenue for parking.
From the West
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Valley Forge.Follow 76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Follow directional signs to turn left or right on Girard Avenue for available parking.
From City Center
Take West River Road to Sweetbriar Road and turn left.At South Concourse Road, turn left and go one block to Girard Avenue.
●Daily Schedule
Get the most out of your visit! Check out your favorite animals and enjoy a special keeper presentation at the times listed below.
Lions at KeyBank Big Cat Falls 10:30 a.m.
Pigeon Loft for a Flight Show in KidZooU 11:00 a.m.
Giant Tortoise in Reptile and Amphibian House 11:15 a.m.
Vampire Bats in Small Mammal House 11:30 a.m.
Bears at Bear Fountain at bear Country 11:45 a.m.
Wildlife Workshop for an Animal Encounter in KidZooU 12: 30 p.m.
Hippo, giraffe or rhino at African Plains 1:30 p.m.
Animal Training Shows in KidZooU 2:00 p.m.
Giant river otters or Red Pandas at Water is Life 3:15 p.m.
Penguins at Penguin Point 3:45 p.m.
1. When is Philadelphia Zoo open?| A．On Halloween. | B．On Thanksgiving Day. |
| C．On Christmas Eve. | D．On New Year's Day. |
| A．PA.Turnpike. | B．Girard Avenue |
| C．West River road. | D．South Concourse Road. |
| A．9:30 a.m. | B．11:45 a.m. |
| C．12:30 p.m. | D．2:00 p.m. |
【推荐1】Mokpo City is holding the 17th Korea-China-Japan Sport Complex Competition, and looking for 50 interpreters (口译者) for this event. This event will be held from August 23rd to August 29th. Korean, Japanese and Chinese high school students who are under the age of 18 will take part in the competition. Anyone who is interested in the job is welcomed to apply.
Application Period: May 20th - May 29th
Interpreters needed: 20 Chinese interpreters, 20 Japanese interpreters and 10 reserve interpreters
Application Steps
* The 1st step: Look over submitted (递交的) documents
* The 2nd step: Interview
Requirements
* Only Koreans or foreigners who are in Korea can apply.
* Foreigners applying must be fluent in Korean.
How to Apply
* Applicants can submit their application forms by emailing to happy3837@korea.kr, by mail or in person at Mokpo City Hall.
* Reception desk: Office of Korea-China-Japan Junior Competition, Dept. of Sport Industries at Mokpo City Hall
* Send mail to: Yangeulro 271, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do (Postal code: 530-701)
Notice: Applicants who submit their application forms by email have to make sure their e-mails have been received by calling at 061-270-3402, 3682, 8280 (Person in charge: Kim, Ju-yeong).
Required Documents
* One copy of the application form (The official form is attached.)
* One copy of the certificate of language qualification (语言资格证书)
Schedule of Interview and Announcement
* Interview: Thursday, June 4th, 10: 00 am
* Final announcement: Wednesday, June 10th at http://www.mokpo.go.kr/
Working Conditions
* Uniform, accommodations and meals will be provided.
* 80,000 WON per day will be paid.
* The interpreting certificate of this activity will be given.
For more information, please contact the Dept. of Sport Industries (061-270-3402, 3628, 8280)
1. How long will the event last?| A．Six days. | B．Seven days. |
| C．Nine days. | D．Ten days. |
| A．By waiting for a call from Mokpo City Hall. |
| B．By going to the reception desk in person. |
| C．By sending another email to confirm it. |
| D．By calling Kim, Ju-yeong, the person in charge. |
| A．On June 10th. | B．On May 29th. |
| C．On June 4th. | D．On August 29th. |
| A．The interpreters are from all over the world. |
| B．The interpreters must be good at Chinese. |
| C．The interpreters must prepare their meals themselves. |
| D．The interpreters can get an interpreting certificate. |
【推荐2】Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food — “dumplings”. It means “ come together ”. On the day before the festival, parents buy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents. On the Spring Festival Eve (除夕), all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. Some sing and dance, some play cards and others get the dinner ready. When they enjoy the meal, they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.
1. Which is the most important festival in China?| A．The Mid-Autumn Festival. | B．The Spring Festival. |
| C．Children’s Day. | D．Dragon Boat Day. |
| A．In March or April. | B．In May or June. |
| C．In January or February. | D．In July or August |
| A．Chicken | B．Dumpling | C．Fish | D．Beef |
| A．Look up. | B．Help yourself. | C．Be happy | D．Come together. |
| A．give each other the best wishes | B．buy each other presents |
| C．sing, dance and play cards | D．get together |
【推荐3】International Volunteering in New Zealand
If you’re visiting New Zealand and would like to volunteer, DOC (Department of Concentration) welcomes you to get involved.
Before you come to New Zealand
You do not need a work visa to volunteer with DOC. You ran volunteer on entry to New Zealand as long as you do not receive payment or benefits.
You may need a police certificate
Depending on the volunteer work you do with us, you may be required to provide a police certificate to DOC. Your police certificate would need to be written and certified in English. It’s easier for you if you get a police certificate before you leave your country.
How to get a new police certificate if you’re already in New Zealand. (Click here)
International students
Volunteering with DOS is an option to gain experience. However, DOC does not offer opportunities to students who study at:
●universities outside New Zealand, or other education providers outside New Zealand.
Insurance
For all volunteers with DOC, we strongly advise you gel comprehensive (综合的) travel insurance and unlimited medical cover. DOC does not accept responsibility for any:
● personal medical or accident events.
● loss or damage to personal items of equipment, or other associated costs while you're volunteering with DOC.
1. What may you offer to DOC if you want to volunteer as a foreigner in New Zealand?| A．A work visa. | B．A police certificate |
| C．A university diploma. | D．A driver license. |
| A．An American official who is travelling in New Zealand. |
| B．A Chinese businessman with some volunteering experiences. |
| C．A Chinese exchange student in the University of Auckland in New Zealand. |
| D．An English college student who has just been visiting his uncle in New Zealand for a few days. |
| A．A story book. | B．A newspaper. |
| C．A website. | D．A travel guide book. |
