1 . Those of you who have seen the amazing National Geographic documentary Free Solo will know just how fascinating it can be to watch a professional climber scale the side of a mountain.
A new documentary, Explorer: The Last Tepui, shares a lot with Free Solo, which won the 2019 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Not only does it star rock climber Alex Honnold, it also shows him hanging off the side of a mountain in precarious positions that will make your stomach drop in extreme fear.
While his athletic achievements are amazing, Honnold isn’t the most appealing character in the film. That honor goes to Bruce Means, who has spent his academic career finding new species throughout South America to prove to the world that the area is a biodiversity hot spot to be protected at all costs. In Explorer:The Last Tepui, the 80-year-old ecologist decides to climb the 300-plus metres to the peak of the Tepui, deep in Guyana’s Amazon rainforest.
Means, Honnold, leader Mark Synnott and a world-class team of climbers have to hike 56 kilometres over 10 days across increasingly dangerous areas to reach the base of the Tepui. This is a very big deal because Means has problems with his knees. Once at the Tepui, Honnold and other team members plan to climb to the top and then pull Means up, which will allow him to explore the cliff wall for novel animal and plant species.
Unsurprisingly, because of the area they must cross to reach the Tepui, various major barriers soon get in the way of the party. The detailed descriptions of Means’ determination to overcome these challenges due to his age and health just add real suspense (悬念) to the documentary.
The constantly changing viewpoints and potentially life-threatening issues ensure that Explorer: The Last Tepui remains compelling (扣人心弦的) to the very end. Even though it is just 54 minutes long, you will still feel tired out, as well as inspired, by the time it is over.
1. What does the underlined word “precarious” in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Comfortable. | B．Dangerous. | C．Easy. | D．Correct. |
| A．The 2019 Academy Award. |
| B．The discovery of new species. |
| C．Means’ plan to climb the peak of the Tepui. |
| D．Honnold’s appearance in the film. |
| A．Ensuring food supplies at the base of the Tepui. |
| B．Topping the Tepui as quickly as possible. |
| C．Helping Means find long lost species. |
| D．Assisting Means in carrying out the exploration. |
| A．It is inspiring and funny. |
| B．It is long and tiring. |
| C．It is full of heart-stopping moments. |
| D．It is filled with complicated elements. |
2 . Summer Day Camps
Join the Environmental Learning Center this summer for adventure in the outdoors! We can’t wait to be part of your summer!
Young Experimenters | June17-21 | $200 |
Participate in hands-on experiments from environmental disciplines of science. By using the scientific method, recording data and running experiments, students will study and connect with the natural world. | ||
The Wildness Week | June 24-28 | $220 |
Do you know how to catch a fish, where to find frogs or how to copy the call of a red wing black bird? Do you want to learn how to find pure water and build a temporary living place? We’ll give you the outdoor skills to is cover the hidden wonders of nature. | ||
Animal Antics | July 8-12 | $230 |
From the common squirrel to the mysterious wind scorpion, the ELC is home to an abundance of wildlife. We’ll spend the week studying them through exploration, observation and experimentation. | ||
Outdoor-ologists | July 22-26 | $260 |
Ever wonder what it takes to spend a career out in nature? This week of camp will focus learning about on all the different sorts of people who work outside. | ||
Refund Policy | ||
Cancellations made on or prior to March 20 will be refunded at 100%. Cancellations made between March 21 and April 17 will lose the $50 deposit. Ater April 17 and up to two weeks prior to the first day of camp, a 50% refund will be given. After two weeks prior, no refunds will be given. | ||
| A．To interpret the singing of birds. | B．To experiment on wild animals. |
| C．To get along with wild animals. | D．To survive well in the wild. |
| A．Outdoor-ologists. | B．Animal Antics. |
| C．The Wildness Week. | D．Young Experimenters. |
| A．$230. | B．$180. | C．$115. | D．$50. |
1. How do the speakers advertise their products now?
| A．Through a magazine. | B．Through a television. | C．Through an Internet page. |
| A．It's too expensive. | B．It's too difficult. | C．It won't work. |
| A．3 hundred. | B．3 thousand. | C．3 million. |
| A．His boss. | B．His friend. | C．His customer. |
4 . You probably consider calorie (卡路里) burning with training. You can get great calorie burning effects with the following exercises.
RunningRunning is one of the best calorie burners out there. An average person can burn anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories in one hour of running. Speed and pace are all factors that can affect calorie burning. But running uses every muscle group in the body, allowing you to burn more calories.
High Intensity Interval (高强度间歇运动) Training (HIIT)If you want intensity, HIIT is right for you. This physical exercise involves working hard in intervals, then resting. Because your heart rate will stay at a high level, you’ll burn more calories in less time. On average, a person will burn 400 to 600 calories in 30 minutes.
Jumping ropeThis childhood activity can actually do wonders for your health. Jumping rope is great for strengthening the lower and upper body while training your balance and coordination (协调能力), because your mind has to work while you jump. Jumping rope can burn 600 to 1,000 calories in an hour.
SwimmingSwimming is a low-intensity form of exercise that also uses muscle groups of your body. In just 30 minutes of swimming, an average person can burn 200 to 300 calories. Swimming also helps to shape body, control blood pressure, and increase strength—all great reasons for you to jump into the water.
1. Which kind of exercise burns the most calories in an hour?| A．Running. | B．Swimming. |
| C．Jumping rope. | D．High Intensity Interval Training. |
| A．Those who want to train their mind. | B．Those who want to have good balance. |
| C．Those who want to control blood pressure. | D．Those who want to do low-intensity activities. |
| A．To encourage people to compete in sports. | B．To teach people how to do exercise. |
| C．To provide ways to burn calories. | D．To promote a healthy lifestyle. |
1. Where does this conversation take place?
| A．On a radio show. | B．In a classroom. | C．On TV. |
| A．One year ago. | B．Two years ago. | C．Three years ago. |
| A．To give poor people jobs. |
| B．To raise money for schools. |
| C．To help old people and kids. |
| A．200. | B．2,000. | C．14,000. |
6 . Location
St Helena is one of the remotest islands on Earth. The subtropical (亚热带的) British Overseas Territory sits in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, 1,200 miles from the west coast of Africa and 1,800 miles from the east coast of South America.
Size Population
St Helena is only 16 km long and 9 km wide and the population is 5,000. This is 1/3 the size of the Isle of Wight, and the same size as Disney World Orlando. This is also the same size as San Francisco-yet the island has just 0.5% of San Francisco’s population. With an extremely low-crime community, you can freely explore the island’s natural and built attractions in peace.
Climate
As a subtropical island, St Helena’s temperature is 15-28℃ all year round. While the four seasons are not recognized on St Helena, the “cooler months” are generally June to September and the “hotter months” are December to March. St Helena is free from extreme weather events, with even thunderstorms only occurring perhaps once a decade.
Accessibility
Until 2017, St Helena did not have an airport and was only accessible by sea. Reaching the island meant a five-day ship voyage from Cape Town, South Africa. However, since October 2017, the island’s first and only airport has enabled passengers to reach the island in just a six-hour flight.
1. In what aspect are St Helena and San Francisco alike?| A．Climate. | B．Population. | C．Crime rate. | D．Area. |
| A．Tropical. | B．Mild. | C．Dry. | D．Extreme. |
| A．By plane. | B．By car. | C．By ship. | D．By train. |
7 . Life Book
There is no greater gift that you can give to the next generations of your family than your story. How? By sharing your story in the form of a private autobiography (自传).
Life Book, providing a full range of services, will unlock thoughts and memories, bringing them together in a way that will be enjoyable, stimulating and deeply rewarding, and create your own autobiography, 200 pages plus 60 of your own photos.
Your book in 3 simple steps
★ Relive memories and stories
Your personal interviewer will be skilled in the art of listening. Over 12 meetings, he or she will learn your story, helping you recall memories in an enjoyable and stimulating way.
★ Finish the manuscript (初稿), complete with photos
Every minute of your conversations with our interviewer is recorded and then shared with your devoted writer. He or she will work with you to finish a manuscript you are happy with.
★ Share your life story with loved ones
When the manuscript is done, it’s time for the final stage of producing your book. Soon,10 copies of a beautifully bound, hardback book will be delivered directly to you and the family members you’ve chosen to receive a “first edition”. Then enjoy the excitement and pride of sharing your very own personal autobiography with your family, now and forever.
Remember and be remembered
My hope is that my grandchildren and the next generation will get some of the values that are important to me. It is the best gift I could have given to my family.
—Jerrie Rudd-Breen
My children and grandchildren were amazed when I presented them with the books. My eldest so n then immediately read his copy from cover to cover.
—Harry Gow
Start your storytelling journey and preserve your legacy into your very own private autobiography! It’s easy to get started; call today on 08009992280.
1. What service does Life Book provide?| A．Recalling memories in an enjoying way. | B．Choose a great gift for one’s family. |
| C．Improve one’s thinking ability. | D．Write a book about one’s life. |
| A．Pick out sixty photos. | B．Rewrite your manuscript. |
| C．Meet your interviewer for the last time. | D．Record your conversations with your writer. |
| A．To call for comments. | B．To promote some writers. |
| C．To share some good stories. | D．To attract customers to Life Book. |
8 . NLB Mobile app — a library in your pocket
The National Library Board (NLB) Mobile app is your personal library, anywhere. anytime. By signing in, you will be able to enjoy the full suite of services available to library members such as borrowing items and reading emagazines and enewspapers. But even if you don’t sign in, you can still:
●Search the library catalogue (目录) and share the title
●Locate nearby libraries based on your current location
●View highlights of library happenings
What do I need to sign in?
You will need a myLibrary ID. If you do not have it, you may create one online or using the app’s login page — tap on the+ button on the top right of the app’s screen.
What if I forget my myLibrary ID or password?
You can retrieve (恢复) your myLibrary ID and password:
●Online with your Singpass or NRIC/FIN number. Once you have signed in, the system will automatically detect if you have a myLibrary ID and display it. It will also let you reset your password if you have forgotten it.
●Via the NLB Mobile app, with your Singpass or NRIC/FIN number. Tap on the+ button on the top right of the app’s screen, then tap on “Forgot your myLibrary ID or password”.
When I try to log in, the app says “Profile already exists”. What do I do?
We are sorry that you are encountering this problem! Here are the steps.
●Go to your phone’s Settings menu.
●Select “Apps” or “Application manager” or “Applications”.
●Tap on“NLB Mobile”.
●Tap on “Storage”.
●Select “Clear Data”.
●Select “Clear Cache”
●Try signing in again. It should work this time. If not, please take a screenshot of the error message and email it to enquiry@nlb.gov.sg.
1. What can users do via NLB Mobile app without signing in?
| A．Reading emagazines. |
| B．Borrowing enewspapers. |
| C．Sharing the title of the items in the library. |
| D．Previewing the books available to borrow. |
| A．Singpass. | B．MyLibrary ID. |
| C．NRIC/FIN number. | D．The physical NLB card. |
| A．decide to voice complaints about the service |
| B．have any questions about the NLB Mobile app |
| C．are unable to clear NLB Mobile data on the phone |
| D．fail to solve the “log in” problem following the instructions |
9 . Community Music Classes
Community Music at Tufts offers a year-long program of Saturday classes for children aged 2 to 18.
| Singing Teens (12-15 year olds) Instructor: Adriana Ausch Class Time: 1:15-2:15 pm $360 per semester Full year course Perfect your singing or pick up a new skill! Learn the basic keys of singing like breath and pronunciation. Each week the class will practice warm-ups and learn a song together; in the second part of the class the students take turns for single instructions. |
| Music Theory and Composition One hour class: 12 noon-1 pm For students aged 9 & up Instructor: Phillip Grannan $335 per semester The primary goal of this course is to develop your child’s creativity — both in composing music and in ways of thinking about music — while filling the basics of music theory. The class is designed for students who have little or no experience with composing and music theory. |
| Violin Class One hour classes: 9 am-10 am, beginning class; 10 am-11 am, level two Instructor: Yank’l Garcia $360 per semester Beginning violin students will improve technically and musically in a group environment that promotes teamwork and encouragement. Solo and group material will be equally emphasized so that students learn how to play by themselves and with other musicians. |
| Group Drumming One hour class: 11 am-12 noon For students aged 9 and up Minimum 4 students Instructor: Lauren Caso $325 per semester Experience the challenge and fun of traditional drumming. Stick and hand techniques will be applied. Songs and chanting may accompany various pieces in this ongoing series. Prior completion of Foundations of Rhythm in World Percussion is highly required for beginners. |
| A．It focuses on traditional songs. | B．It sets a limit to learner numbers. |
| C．It is targeted at inexperienced singers. | D．It offers one-to-one instructions. |
| A．Phillip Grannan. | B．Adriana Ausch. | C．Lauren Caso. | D．Yank’l Garcia. |
| A．Violin Class. | B．Group Drumming. |
| C．Singing Teens. | D．Music Theory and Composition. |
10 . Multi-City Vacation Sale
Route Ⅰ: Dublin & Edinburgh
Ireland and Scotland may be close, but the two countries couldn’t be more different. From cosmopolitan Dublin to historic Edinburgh, experience the best of two capital cities on this 6-or 8-night extravaganza (狂欢)! See ancient texts at Trinity College, climb up the hill of Edinburgh Castle, and of course taste some of the best beer on the planet.
Route Ⅱ: Lisbon, Seville & Madrid
This exciting 8-night adventure will introduce you to the fascinating cities of the Iberian Peninsula, including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Route Ⅲ: Central Europe Classic: Budapest, Vienna & Prague
Experience three of Central Europe’s most beautiful cities on this 6-night vacation. See the two different sides of Budapest, and have a look at the palaces in Vienna.
Route Ⅳ: Ireland & Scotland
Spend 10,12 or 14 nights traveling across Ireland and Scotland. Stay in comfortable bed, have breakfasts and explore cities, the countryside and coast in your own car. This Celtic adventure is totally up to you!
ROUTES | PRICE *PER PERSON |
Dublin & Edinburgh | $1,322→$1,222 |
Lisbon, Seville & Madrid | $1,378→$1,278 |
Central Europe Classic: Budapest, Vienna & Prague | $1,499→$1,399 |
Ireland & Scotland | $1,568→$1,468 |
* Vacation is round-trip, per person, based on 2 travelers from John F Kennedy Intl(JFK). Includes airfare & airport taxes, hotels, car rental, departure transfer, tours and daily breakfast.
* $100 off per person before 02/28/2024.
1. Which route allows you to enjoy some of the world’s well-known beer?| A．Route Ⅰ. | B．Route Ⅱ. | C．Route Ⅲ. | D．Route Ⅳ. |
| A．Travelling across Ireland. | B．Exploring different cities. |
| C．Adventuring in your own vehicle. | D．Knowing more about UNESCO. |
| A．The travellers can choose how long to stay. |
| B．The travellers can enjoy a discount before a certain date. |
| C．The travellers are offered all kinds of food. |
| D．The travellers have access to completely different performances. |
