1 . Whether you’re brand new to hiking or looking to discover your next favorite trail (路线), hiking apps might be the tool to help you get there. Take a look at the list below and choose one that meets your needs.
1．G-GPS
G-GPS is one of the most popular navigation (导航) tools designed for remote mountainous areas. For some hikers, dependable maps and an easily searchable trail database are a must for a hiking app. G-GPS has both, which makes it a great option for beginners and expert hikers alike. It provides data like pace, distance and increased height. Moreover, it works fine when you’re offline and without cell service.
If you’re a fan of cold-temperature hiking, this app’s paid version ($40) has a winter map choice that displays features to help navigate in snowy weather.
2．P-Finder
Many hikers tend to have the experience of standing on a peak, looking at another mountain and wondering “What peak is that?”
If you’d like to avoid the problem, P-Finder might be the app for you. It takes the guesswork out of your exploration, thanks to its unique offering: a 360° view of mountain peaks and their names from your current location, requiring no Internet connection. Plus, all levels of hikers can use it, especially for finding new peaks to hike.
Added bonus: The app has some practical functions, which allow you to take some breathtaking shots and then automatically (自动地) label each peak with its correct name.
You can buy the app for $5 on its official website.
3．N-Land
N-Land Digital is a Canadian nonprofit that helps expert hikers to learn more about their local history and the Indigenous territories (土著领地).
By entering your address, a number of links will appear with the names of different Indigenous nations. Clicking on those links, you will be taken to a page specifically about that nation, language, or treaty, where you can view some sources, give feedback, and learn a little more. You can even do this if you’re offline. This app is an ongoing project, and maps of new territories are regularly added.
You’ll likely want to use this app together with another app such as A-Trails or V-Ranger, if you’re also seeking navigational help.
1. Which app can provide a whole view of mountain peaks?| A．G-GPS. | B．P-Finder. | C．N-Land. | D．A-Trails. |
| A．They suit all levels of hikers. |
| B．They should be used with other apps. |
| C．They are free of charge in the app stores. |
| D．They can be used without Internet connection. |
| A．To recommend apps for hikers. | B．To introduce various hiking trails. |
| C．To encourage people to go hiking. | D．To compare different kinds of apps. |
2 . User Guide of Tsinghua University Libraries
Welcome to the best place of Tsinghua Yuan — Tsinghua University Library. Here we have magnificent buildings, abundant resources, convenient facilities, professional staff, considerate services, free atmosphere, etc. We are ready to provide warm welcomes, great supports, and best services for you.
Activate Borrowing Services
As a new user, you need to activate borrowing services by clicking on our homepage. The system adopts INFO system for identification. For freshmen, activating identity on the Electric ID Service System is required before first login. Post-doctors graduating from other universities shall submit a copy of their doctoral dissertation (博士毕业论文) together with their IC Card when making an application at the library card center to open your library privileges.
Borrowing Privileges
Upon presenting a valid university IC Card, you can access and borrow books according to the privileges listed below.
Loan Quotas (借阅限额) | ||
Borrowers | Loan Quotas | Hold Quotas |
Teachers and Students | 100 copies | 20 copies |
International Non-degree Students | 5 copies | 3 copies |
Online Reservation
You can reserve books that have been checked out to other users. You will be informed by E-mail or WeChat once the requested book is available. The requested books will be kept at loan desk only for 3 days.
Renewals
You may renew books online and the new return date is 8 weeks after the renewal day. You may renew books for many times, however, the longest period for general books is 32 weeks (224 days).
Fees for Late Return
Readers who fail to return the books by the due date will be charged ¥ 0.20 per day per book.
1. What do we know about activating borrowing services at the libraries?| A．The services are automatically activated for students. |
| B．Post-doctors all need to submit a copy of their dissertation. |
| C．Freshmen activate the services online before their first login. |
| D．Post-doctors are required to use the Electric ID Service System. |
| A．Wait that guy to return the book to the libraries. |
| B．Ask a librarian for the information of the borrower. |
| C．Make an online reservation for the book you need. |
| D．Borrow it via the system anyway and wait in the queue. |
| A．You may borrow altogether 120 books at one time. |
| B．Your requested book will be mailed to you once ready. |
| C．You may renew your books as many times as you wish. |
| D．You will be fined if you have books past due at your hand. |
3 . Have you considered contributing your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development efforts? Through the Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, you can connect with UN agencies, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations — from any device, anywhere in the world. While extending your network, you can also get first-hand practical experience.
Requirements:·To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments, you must be at least 18 years of age.
·There is no particular background required to become an Online Volunteer. Each Online Volunteer assignment is different and has its own requirements, set by the host organization.
· As an Online Volunteer, you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks for each assignment.
Criteria and service rules:
· Online Volunteers are not under contract with the UNV programme or the engaging organization.
· Online Volunteers do not receive any kind of financial benefits.
·For each Online Volunteering assignment, a maximum of 25 Online Volunteers can be engaged.
Procedures:
· Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply.
· Organizations select the volunteers they want to engage.
· Volunteers and organizations work together online.
· Volunteers and organizations provide feedback on their cooperation.
· Organizations issue an electronic certificate of appreciation to their volunteers.
1. Through the UNV programme, one can ______.
| A．travel around the world | B．improve their network skills |
| C．set up civil society organizations | D．work on sustainable development |
| A．Being no less than 18 years. |
| B．Finishing 25 online assignments. |
| C．Working at least 20 hours a week. |
| D．Having some practical experience. |
| A．sign a contract with an organization |
| B．find tasks of their interest and apply |
| C．get a paper certificate of appreciation |
| D．receive some kind of financial benefits |
4 . Come and take a space walk in a new dimensíon! 
Reach for the stars at the Euro Space Center. Find out everything you need to know about space — from the origins of the space to the future exploration plans. Light, sound and special effects help to bring your space tour to life. Throughout your tour, our specially trained guides will answer your questions and provide you with any information you need.
Begin your tour with our exhibition (展览) about the planets, then move on to the Space Lab and see some of the experiments done in space. After that, visit our international space station, where you can climb into our Space Shuttle model and experience life on board as an astronaut (宇航员).
You will know all about space by now and, to help you further, our Space Center astronaut will tell you about how young people train as astronauts in our training school. Finally, you can watch our amazing Space Show in our IMAX cinema. It will give support to everything you have learned during your visit.
Outside we have a large car and coach park (no charge), and an outdoor exhibition including a solar system, full-size rocket models, a huge sundial and outdoor games. Don’t worry if it rains — much of this is under cover.
After that, why not visit our restaurant Resto Space for food and drink on a space theme (主题)? And don’t forget our Space Shop, offering you different kinds of gifts to take home.
The Euro Space Center is open every day during school holidays. Opening times are 10:00-5:00. For ticket information, call our booking service on +32-61-650133. Or you can email us for up-to-date entry information at info@eurospacecenter.be .
Euro Space Center
B-6890 Transinne, Belgium
1. In the Space Lab, people can ______.| A．design spaceship models | B．communicate with astronauts |
| C．see experiments carried out in space | D．visit the international space station |
| A．Resto Space. | B．Space Shop. | C．Space Shuttle. | D．Space Show. |
| A．give tourists advice | B．share life experience |
| C．introduce space knowledge | D．attract people to the tour |
5 . 
Exploring Caves — Suit up with a helmet and light, and take Cave Crawl (爬行) . Bring your own knee pads. Learn about equipment used by cavers and rules for safe cave exploration. Spend the morning viewing stalactites — rock formations (形成) that hang from the ceiling — and their opposites, stalagmites (石笋) . Cave Alive —Take a look and learn about bats, salamanders, and other interesting creatures that grow up in caves. See crickets, crayfish, and even beetles. Learn why bears like to live in caves. Fossils — Learn how remains (遗体) of ancient plant and animal life became set in rocks, and discover how they provide clues about Earth’s history. Examine fossils in the cave. Caves — Learn how changes in underground rock formation cause openings and caverns to develop. Find out how acidic (酸的) water dissolves (溶解) limestone to create caves. Manners — Learn how to preserve and protect beautiful, interesting, and educational caves. Learn why bats should not be disturbed when they are hibernating. Never go caving alone. Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints. JOIN TODAY. RECEIVE THESE EARLY BIRD BENEFITS: ·A membership card. ·A membership certificate. ·A Caves and Caverns activity book. ·A newsletter with games, activities, and special offers. THAT'S NOT ALL. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE: ·Free unlimited admission to Echo Cove Cave. ·One-week Echo Cove Youth Camp enrollment (注册) at half price. ·Ten tickets for you and your friends to a private “off the beaten track” tour of the cave. ·Two free admission tickets to Echo Cove Cave for friends or family members. ·Admission to “Caves Around the World” lectures given by world famous cavers every month. |
1. If you are interested in rock formations, which activities are the best choices?
| A．Caves and Fossils. | B．Fossils and Manners. |
| C．Caves and Exploring Caves. | D．Exploring Caves and Manners. |
| A．Two free lectures every month. | B．A membership card and certificate. |
| C．Favorable price for Youth Camp. | D．Two free tickets to Echo Cove Cave. |
| A．join the Cave Club | B．enjoy the underground world |
| C．work as volunteers | D．protect the educational caves |
| A．By exploring the caves | B．By examining the fossils in the cave |
| C．By watching cave alive | D．By protecting the caves |
You are watching your favorite TV show when a commercial break starts. First you see an ad for candy. Then there is one for fast food. Your stomach growls. Suddenly, all you can think about is how much you need a snack.
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Researchers from McMaster University in Canada studied the effects of junk food ad. The researchers examined the effects of advertising junk food on more than 6000 kids through TV commercials and other types of media. They found that kids made unhealthy food and drink choices as quickly as 30 minutes after seeing the ads.
Food and drink ads are everywhere from TV to the Internet. Companies want to make sure you know about their products. They spend nearly 1. 8 billion a year on food ads aimed at kids according to a report.
The Nielsen Company tracked the number of food ads that kids saw in 2015. It found that kids watched nearly 12 food ads on TV each day. Most of these ads weren’t for healthy foods. In fact, on average. kids saw only one ad per week for fruits and vegetables. Instead, most of the ads were for fast food, candy and sugary drinks.
Jennifer Harris, a professor at the University of Connecticut, says this is a big part of the problem. “Unhealthy foods are not things we should be encouraging kids to cat more often”. Harris says. “But unfortunately those are the products being advertised to them the most”.
Health experts say it’s OK to treat yourself to a cookie once in a while. But what can you do to keep from having an unhealthy snack every time you see an ad for junk food? Harris says it’s important to learn to spot the techniques companies use in their ads, tell their kids what is going on and help kids think about whether these products are good for them.
1. What did researchers from MaMaster University find?2. What conclusion can you draw from the findings of Nielsen Company?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
To avoid negative impacts of advertisements for unhealthy food, parents should keep their kids from watching these kinds of advertisements.
4. Please briefly describe what you can do to reduce the negative impact of advertising on your life. (In about 40 words)
7 . Volunteer in Africa
Dreaming of volunteering in Africa? International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) will enable you to be immersed in vibrant cultures, discover unique wildlife and make valuable contributions to the local communities.
Common questions about volunteering in Africa
What volunteer work in Africa does IVHQ offer?Whether you want to volunteer and teach English in Africa, support construction projects, wildlife volunteering, or nursing and medical volunteer abroad projects, IVHQ has volunteer work in Africa that is suitable for volunteers with a range of skills and experience.
How much does it cost to volunteer in Africa?Our fully hosted Africa volunteer programs start from as little as $20/day! This includes your accommodation, meals, airport pickup, orientation and comprehensive support services that you won’t find elsewhere.
Is it safe to volunteer in Africa?We have a comprehensive approach to managing safety and reducing risks across all of our programs, which gives volunteers the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe, secure and healthy. This includes:
All local teams are trained in volunteer management, are required to undertake first aid training and ensure that programs adhere to IVHQ’s Risk Management Policy.All IVHQ volunteers receive pre-departure and 24/7 in-country support, are required to have travel insurance and are strongly encouraged to take our online pre-departure training which can be accessed for free.
How to volunteer in Africa
Applying to volunteer in Africa is simple! Once you’ve decided which country you want to volunteer in and which Africa project you would like to join, you can apply. It’s free, only takes a few minutes and there is no commitment needed at this stage. Our team of Volunteer Travel Specialists will then guide you through the next steps to secure your spot and start preparing for your trip.
1. In Africa, IVHQ volunteers can ________.| A．manage construction projects |
| B．organize program orientation |
| C．work as language teachers |
| D．undertake first aid training |
| A．Volunteer projects suitable for all. |
| B．An online pre-departure training. |
| C．Well-trained local communities. |
| D．Lectures on cultural difference. |
| A．Selecting countries and projects. |
| B．Obtaining passports and visas. |
| C．Making some commitments. |
| D．Arranging accommodations. |
8 . Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities for 2024 that provide a rewarding experience that will stay with you for life? Every year thousands of teens choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ(IVHQ)-the world’s most trusted provider of safe and affordable volunteer programs for teens.
Service trips for teens are available in more than 50 destinations and there are 17 teen volunteer programs for 16 to 18 year-olds. Some of the best programs in 2024 include Turtle Conservation in Bali, Animal Care in Costa Rica and Childcare in Tanzania. Or, if you’re wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!
Benefits for volunteers:
There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will stand out on your college application.
Crossing boundaries to work with partners from different parts of the world fosters global understanding.
Living in a country different to your own means that you will be involved in a new culture, cuisine, and way of thinking.
Guaranteed support:
Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will go abroad with you. Having placed more than 130, 000 volunteers abroad, we’re always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on-going support from experienced program managers and round-the-clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.
If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.
1. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group?| A．Rewards for volunteering. | B．A free service trip. |
| C．An opportunity to study abroad. | D．A specialized program. |
| A．Local teams’ assistance. | B．Partners’ support. |
| C．College recommendation letters. | D．Parents’ company |
| A．advocate volunteering | B．introduce requirements |
| C．advertise a service | D．suggest a lifestyle |
9 . We need people like you, who understand the power of science, to fund the research that will change lives in the future.
By donating to the Medical Research Foundation (MRF), you’ll be funding the research that future generations will depend on. MRF is an independent charity, focused solely on funding quality medical research. With close links to the Medical Research Council (MRC), we’re able to choose the most impactful studies and adapt quickly to meet any emerging health crisis, thanks to the support of people like you.
Your gift can support some of the brightest scientific minds. Many of these scientists are at the beginning of their careers, when funding is hardest to secure. Your support at this critical time can provide the springboard that a scientist needs to drive their research and career forward, ensuring they can continue to make life-changing discoveries.
MRF has supported researchers tackling pressing challenges like the Bird Flu, as well as vital areas of research that are often overlooked by other funders, ensuring we fill the gaps in our medical knowledge and protect the future of human health.
As someone interested in science, you will understand that while no one can predict what we will face next, we can be certain that it is only through ambitious, high-quality medical research that we will meet whatever new challenges come our way. By leaving a donation, you can have a lasting impact on science and on the future of human health.
| A．Provide service for the MRC. | B．Predict emerging health crisis. |
| C．Fund quality medical research. | D．Donate to people interested in science. |
| A．fill the gaps in medical knowledge |
| B．tackle the future pressing challenges |
| C．choose the most impactful medical studies |
| D．support some of the brightest scientific minds |
| A．To raise medical research funds. |
| B．To introduce the impact by donation. |
| C．To analyse the health crisis in the future. |
| D．To employ people devoted to medical research. |
10 . Discovery Pass
With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can
• get unlimited booked travel to more than 365 destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network
• choose a pass that suits your travel plans: 14 days, one month, three months or six months
• choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium).
Please note that you cannot book a child ticket online with a Discovery Pass. You will instead need to call 13 22 32 or visit a sales agent.
Before purchasing a pass, please read the relevant terms and rules. A NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass is non-refundable and it cannot be assigned to another person.
Prices
Pass type | 14 days | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months |
| Adult Economy | $232 | $275 | $298 | $420 |
| Adult Premium | $300 | $350 | $400 | $550 |
| Child Economy | $121 | $143 | $154 | $220 |
| Child Premium | $154 | $176 | $220 | $275 |
How to purchase a pass and book trips
Step 1: Purchase a Discovery Pass
Choose a time limit and class of travel that suits your needs.
Step 2: Book your trips
After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry (到期) date indicated on the pass. You must book each trip before you travel.
Find out more about ways to book your ticket? Visit our website:
https: /transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/regional-tickets-fares/ways-to-book-your-ticket
1. You can use a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass to ______.| A．book a child ticket online | B．choose a class of travel that suits you |
| C．choose a weekly, monthly or yearly pass | D．get booked travel to unlimited destinations |
| A．$353 | B．$418 | C．$693 | D．$876 |
| A．A pass can be given to another person. |
| B．A pass can be refunded to NSW Trains. |
| C．The time limit on a pass starts from the day of your purchase. |
| D．You should book your first trip within one month after your purchase. |
