1 . NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Last year, the National Park Service (NPS) marked its 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration.
Visitors behave badly. Today, visitors still aim to make their mark on the natural and cultural resources.
There is maintenance backlog (积压).
Despite some major concerns, the future of the NPS looks promising. With a renewed level of interest, and the help of some corporate donations, the parks will be protected for the next century.
| A．Climate change will affect all parks |
| B．Yellowstone National Park deserves a visit |
| C．The NPS took a look back at the last century |
| D．The maintenance burden will be removed soon |
| E．And they may look different in the next 100 years |
| F．Those are protected by the National Park Service as they did years ago |
| G．At the moment, donations from private corporations are limited to signs and certain exhibits |
2 . The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. In fact, no single one can. We ourselves must walk the right path and make a difference. We should start by doing what's necessary, then doing what's possible and will certainly achieve what may seem impossible!
Some environmentalists desire the pleasure in the pathless woods and the happiness in the lonely shore. This is a true account of an organization, called Nurture Nature, which offers a lot of opportunities and avenues to enrich not just one's surroundings but the one himself.
To many, it may seem that it brings about just another forum to save the planet, and it does. However, there is something bigger that it brings to you, an opportunity to redefine yourself, and a wish to make sure that you believe that you are indeed part of it. Being identified by the UN Environmental Programme, it lives up to the dreams we have dreamed.
Nurture Nature is an organization not only to educate the citizens of our nation and world-wide but also to spread awareness about the various atrocities (暴行) of humans towards our planet. Staff at Nurture Nature deal with the aim of making each and every person aware of their specific duties and responsibilities towards the planet and doing the needful before it's too late.
By organizing campaigns and spreading our reach through social media, staff at Nurture Nature surely do their best to fulfill the aim. This initiative has received an incredible response from funders worldwide and funds for the campaign and other tasks were collected. The funds which were put to good use were more than sufficient.
1. What should we do to protect the earth according to the text?| A．Call for discussions. | B．Ignore the threats. |
| C．Get everything ready. | D．Start from ourselves. |
| A．A thrilling experience. | B．A beautiful dream. |
| C．A chance to know themselves. | D．A sense of belonging. |
| A．The functions of Nurture Nature. | B．The expectations of Nurture Nature. |
| C．The reasons why Nurture Nature was set up. | D．The efforts the staff in Nurture Nature made. |
| A．It has finished its goal. | B．It has drawn much attention. |
| C．It is organizing tasks to raise money. | D．It is accepted by all the people in the world. |
3 . Book Your Field Trip to Pacific Science Center
A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington State. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and creative programs inspire students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration meant to strengthen your curriculum and fuel lifelong enthusiasm for science, math, engineering and technology.
Schedule (安排) Your Field TripTo schedule your field trip, complete the registration request form available at the link www.pacificsciencecenter.org/field-tripsl/, or call (206) 443-2925 Monday — Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. not less than two weeks ahead of your visit date. We will contact you within two business days to set up your field trip.
New Fall/winter HoursStarting September 3, 2019 PacSci will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for holidays and weeks during Seattle Public School breaks. We will no longer be booking field trips on those days, as well.
Pricing| Field Trip Package | Price Per Student | |
| Exhibits Only | $9 | |
| Package 1 | Exhibits plus choice of one experiences | $11 |
| Package 2 | Exhibits plus choice of two experiences | $13 |
| Package 3 | Exhibits plus choice of three experiences | $15 |
One free adult general admission is covered for every 10 paid students. Free adult admission doesn’t include IMAX documentary. These adults will be charged a $4 IMAX documentary admission. Additional adults outside of the ratio (比例) will be charged the student admission rate. Pacific Science Center Memberships cannot be applied to field trips. Payment is due one week before you visit.
Available Experiences■ Planetarium Shows
■ IMAX Documentaries
■ Science on a Sphere Shows
■ Laser Shows
1. What can we know about Pacific Science Center?| A．It is famous for its typical architecture. |
| B．It offers students chances for free classes. |
| C．It’s where students can learn about science. |
| D．It is only accessible to students in Washington. |
| A．$118. | B．$125. |
| C．$127. | D．$134. |
| A．On weekends. |
| B．Any Monday or Tuesday. |
| C．Two workdays ahead of the visit time. |
| D．At least 14 days before the actual visit. |
4 . How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual Library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
1. Which of the four libraries has the longest history?| A．Central Library | B．Trinity College Library |
| C．Geisel Library | D．TU Delft Library |
| A．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library |
| B．it has a roof of grassy hill |
| C．famous writers often deliver speeches there |
| D．it is the largest single library in the world |
| A．drink cocktails | B．buy souvenirs |
| C．enjoy sci-fi films | D．see the old harp |
