1 . Kompong Phhluk Private Tour
Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.
Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.
After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.
Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.
Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.
Tour Details
·Departs 8:30am
·Returns around 2pm
·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation（卫生）, lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.
·No passes required
Rates
·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.
·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.
·Children 11 years and under are 50%.
·Children 4 years and below are free.
·If your group is larger than 5 people, please email us for the best rate.
Number of People       Price Per Person
1 Person       $65
2 People       $45
3 People       $40
4 People       $35
5 People       $32
What to Wear
·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.
·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
General Information
·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.
· Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.
·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.
1. Kompong   Phhluk is famous for its ______.

A．local vegetables and different fish species

B．stilted-house villages and flooded forest

C．Rolous Market and an island pagoda

D．water-bird habitat and fish farms

2. A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.

A．$40

B．$80

C．$90

D．$120

3. Which of the following is not included in the rates?

A．A tourist guide.	B．Transport.
C．Drinks.	D．Local food.

4. We can conclude from the passage that ______.

A．the living standard in the village is quite low

B．the tourist facilities along the way are quite good

C．revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weather

D．giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended

2 . Point Reyes

At Point Reyes you will find trails, historic buildings and visitor centers where visitors can enjoy all aspects of the unique area. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking and biking. Point Reyes National Park also features the Point Reyes Lighthouse and visitor center, and at the visitor center you can learn all about the lighthouse(灯塔)and for the very adventurous tourists a trip down the 308 stairs to the lighthouse is a great option.

Big Sur

Big Sur is a region in California with many wonders to offer visitors. The Los Padres National Forest is an excellent destination for hiking. Throughout the forest there are many trails, including trails allowing visitors to walk along the coastline. In addition, Big Sur is also a fantastic destination for wildlife viewing. This region is one of the few places where the majestic bird can be seen.

Yosemite National Park

Located in central California, Yosemite National Park is an amazing destination for recreational enthusiasts, especially rock climbers. Climbers travel from around the world to take on the challenges presented at Yosemite. There are many other recreational activities to enjoy, including biking, hiking, backpacking and many more. Yosemite Valley has a wide range of attractive sights, and waterfalls.

Joshua Tree National Park

Located in southeastern California, Joshua Tree has some amazing sites to see. There are many nature trails, hiking trails, as well as options for mountain biking and rock climbing. Visitors to Joshua Tree can enjoy the beautiful desert ecosystem. At Joshua Tree you can look into the dense star clouds of the Milky Way, and see clearly. These star clouds are especially dense and bright to the south near the horizon.

1. How do tourists visit the Point Reyes Lighthouse?

A．By bike.	B．On foot.
C．By air.	D．By boat.

2. What can tourists do in Big Sur?

A．Enjoy historic buildings.	B．Hunt birds.
C．Sec the sea.	D．Climb rocks.

3. Where can you go if you'd like to experience the desert ecosystem?

A．Point Reyes.	B．Big Sur.
C．Yosemite National Park.	D．Joshua Tree National Park.

3 . Every morning I walk outside and bring in the morning newspaper. There was a time when every house on both sides of the street had a newspaper in the driveway. There was also a time when every house had a landline telephone, but not anymore. Not for a long time.

My husband is less willing to accept the downward trend of print-edition newspapers, as he has worked in newspapers since the age of 16. Even before that, he was what you would call an “independent publisher”.

Recently, we were at a Chicago park with our grandchildren. My husband had a newspaper folded under his arm. He sat down and put the paper on the bench beside him. A young girl walked over, looked at the newspaper, picked it up and asked, " What's this?"

I thought he was going to fall over. The color faded from his face. His eyes rolled back in his head and his legs were giving out. I rolled up his paper and waved it under his nose. The smells from the ink woke him up.

Some people simply love paper ― the feel, the portability, and the pleasure of piling them higher and higher until their wife cries, “Enough!"   My husband was happy when he spent time with our youngest daughter and her husband. When they lived with us, they raced to pull the crossword puzzle from the paper every day. It's hard to do a crossword online. Pencil doesn't come off a computer screen as easily as you might think.

Now my husband will be very excited that I have found further proof that there may still be hope for the survival of print. I was chatting with a young mother who subscribes to the daily newspaper. I asked why she did something so conservatively. She looked shocked. "Because it's print!" she said. "I love print! When the paper didn't come one day, would you believe I called the main number to let them know and the lady said, ' Why don't you just subscribe to the online version? '” She shook her head in disbelief.

My husband will be so thrilled that he might write this young woman into his will. I say we leave her all our piles of old newspapers.

1. How did the author's husband feel when a girl asked a question in the park?

A．Shocked.	B．Thrilled.
C．Disappointed.	D．Confused.

2. What does the author probably mean by saying “his legs were giving out” ？

A．He was feeling tired and needed a rest.

B．He was very old and unable to stand long.

C．He almost lost his balance and became unconscious.

D．He was annoyed with the girl and played a trick on her.

3. What does the author intend to tell us with the example of the young mother?

A．Many young people follow an old-fashioned lifestyle.

B．It's inconvenient for the old to read online newspapers.

C．There're still young people who love printed newspapers.

D．Printed newspapers will be replaced by online newspapers.

4. What does the author mainly talk about in the passage?

A．The new rise of digital newspapers on the line.

B．A man's everlasting love for printed newspapers.

C．The pleasure of looking through daily newspapers.

D．A family's memory of reading printed newspapers.

4 . Christmas is coming early this year for “Downton Abbey”《唐顿庄园》fans. Highclere Castle, where the beloved British show was filmed, will be available for one night only on Airbnb.

The stay will offer two lucky guests a glimpse at what life as a Crawley may have been like. The once-in-a-lifetime stay will take place on November 26, 2019, according to the listing.

Highclere Castle belongs to the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, who still live on the grounds and will host the guests. The Earl is Queen Elizabeth II’s godson.

Reservations for Highclere Castle will become available on October 1 at 7 p.m. ET, and it’s first come, first serve.

The stay at Highclere Castle will cost $159.

In a one-night-only listing, Earl and Lady Carnarvon are inviting one lucky couple to “live like royalty” at their 100,000-square-foot, 300-room estate in Hampshire, England. The chosen pair will be invited to share dinner with the Earl and Countess in the state dining room, followed by coffee in the library. They will then retire to one of the gallery bedrooms with views overlooking 1,000 acres of parkland. Before they leave the following day, the guests can also expect breakfast and a private tour of the grounds that will highlight rooms “Downton Abbey” fans know well, including the drawing room and gallery bedrooms.

Guests will be waited on by the castle’s butler service(管家服务) during dinner and there’s strictly one butler allowed per guest, according to house rules.

Other stipulations for guests include that all newspapers must be ironed, they must wear cocktail attire to dinner, they can only gossip in the downstairs quarters, and there are no pets allowed. But have no fear, there are nine dogs on site who can’t wait to make your acquaintance.

This isn’t the first time the Earl and Countess have opened their doors to the public.

Visitors can take tours of the castle between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily from July to September. The castle is also open on various days throughout the year. The couple even hosted the first public Christmas ball at Highclere Castle last year. They’ll be hosting another holiday ball this year, though the specific date hasn’t been announced yet.

“It’s an absolute privilege and pleasure to call Highclere Castle my home and I am delighted to be able to share it on Airbnb for a truly unique stay,” Lady Carnarvon wrote on Airbnb.

“Highclere Castle has been in the Carnarvon family since 1679 and has an incredibly rich history,” the Countess added. “I am passionate about the stories and heritage of Highclere Castle, and I am looking forward to welcoming our future guests.”

The event builds on the excitement for the “Downton Abbey” film.

The film follows the Crawley family as they prepare for a visit from King George V and Queen Mary in 1927. It premieres in theaters on Friday in the US.

1. From the passage, we can learn that ________.

A．the guests will stay at Highclere Castle on Christmas Eve

B．Downton Abbey was filmed at Highclere Castle

C．Highclere Castle will offer the guests only B&B

D．all the visitors will be invited to have caffee

2. The stay will ________.

A．be reserved on October 1 at 7 p.m. ET

B．provide the guests with dinner and coffee in the library

C．allow guests to take 9 dogs at most

D．witness a Christmas ball on November 26, 2019

3. The passage is probably a(n) ________.

A．film review

B．family introduction

C．travel advertisement

D．castle story

5 . Come to the AG Society's expedition (探险) program and you will surely get unique experiences! SWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS(座头鲸) OF TONGA

Darren Jew and his team are your hosts for an unforgettable AG Society adventure, filled with in- water meetings with humpback whales in the Kingdom of Tonga's group of islands.

WHO: Darren Jew's underwater whales

DATES: 26 September-4 October 2018

COST: $ 5,450 per person

BOOKINGS: Call 0756679413, email reservations @ whalesunderwater.com or visit whalesunderwater.com

11-DAY KIMBERLEY COASTAL CRUISE(乘船浏览)

The AG Society is partnering with APT to present an exciting voyage along the Kimberley coastline. Expedition cruising offers the easiest way to explore the Kimberley. Guests on this 11-day voyage will go ashore, explore natural wonders, meet traditional owners, see rock art and spot wildlife.

WHO: APT

DATES: 6 - 16 September 2018

COST: $ 13,395 per person

BOOKINGS: Visit kimberleywild.com. au

LIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL(化石) DIG

The AG Society offers you a chance to hunt for fossils. Guided by experts, you'll go to special locations, seeking new fossils for the collections of the Australian Opal Centre. Your discoveries will further establish these museum collections as a world-class scientific and cultural resource. There are also a series of lectures on mining history, fossils, dinosaur hunting and new dinosaurs.

WHO: The Australian Opal Centre

DATES: 20 -25 August 2018

COST: $ 2,200 per person, including all activities and lunches and dinners

BOOKINGS: Call 0427904587, email dig @ stralianopalcentre.com or visit australianopalcentre.com

AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION

Come and join Tim Faulkner for a unique hands-on experience with this Tasmanian devil (袋獾) feeding program in the beautiful Barrington Tops of NSW. You'll get to see Tasmanian devils up close when you help with feeding individuals.

In addition to working with the animals, there'll be opportunities to explore the area's natural treasures and spot local wildlife. Don't miss your chance to get involved in this important conservation effort.

WHO: Devil Ark

DATES: 24 - 26 November 2018

COST: $ 1,750 per person

BOOKINGS: Call 0243408610, email info @ devilark.org. au or visit devilark.org. au

1. If you join in LIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL DIG, you can .

A．go to seek new fossils individually

B．learn something about mining history

C．collect the world-class scientific fossils

D．become an expert and go to special locations

2. What can you do if you take part in AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION?

A．Help protect wildlife.	B．Learn about dinosaurs.
C．Watch humpback whales.	D．Enjoy an exciting voyage.

3. Which program will you choose if you want to enjoy rock art?

A．AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION.

B．LIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL DIG.

C．11-DAY KIMBERLEY COASTAL CRUISE.

D．SWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS OF TONGA.

6 . National Park Association of Queensland Activities Vegetation Management Group

Saturday 14th March 2020

Location: Jolly’ s Lookout carpark, D’Aguilar National Park

Leader: Angus McElnea (0429854446 or gus mcelnea@hotmail.com)

Get your hands dirty! Come and spend a couple of hours to help with lantana(a type of flowering plant) control and revegetation(植被再造) work in the Boombana and Jolly’s Lookout areas of D’Aguilar National Park, west of Brisbane.

Wynnum North Boardwalk

Sunday 15th March 2020

Location: Wynnum North Boardwalk Leader: Jocelyn Dixon (0733788486)

Fee: $5(members) $10(non-members)

Join with us to view the water and bush birds of this area. A track from Wynnum North Road leads to a secret place for viewing a diverse mix of birds walking around in water. From there we will take a short walk to the Mangrove Boardwalk.

May Long Weekend Camp

Saturday 2nd May to Monday 4th May 2020 Leader: Tony Parsons (0433224544)

Join us for a long weekend in Border Rangers National Park, camping at Sheep Station Creek campground. Spend the days exploring the national park, and evenings around the campfire. We will have the chance to view Mt Warning from the Pinnacle at sunrise and sunset. Bring your family and stay for the weekend or come down for a day. It will be enjoyable.

Central West Qld National Parks

Saturday 29th August to Sunday 6th September 2020 Leader: Wendy Bell(0733002473)

Exciting opportunity to visit and explore at least six national parks in the comfort of a big coach and be accommodated, rather than camping. Basic cost of the tour is $3, 400 per person. Total cost includes all transport, all meals, and activity fees.

1. Who will you call if you are interested in bird-watching?

A．Angus McElnea.

B．Jocelyn Dixon.

C．Tony Parsons.

D．Wendy Bell.

2. In which of the activities will a fire be built?

A．May Long Weekend Camp.	B．Wynnum North Boardwalk.
C．Vegetation Management Group.	D．Central West Qld National Parks.

3. How is Central West Qld National Parks different from the other activities?

A．It is a weekend activity.

B．Lots of walking is involved.

C．The organizer provides the transport.

D．Visitors have to bring their own food.

7 . Our new childcare location in Scheveningen!

The center is surrounded by numerous international institutes and embassies and is conveniently located just 10 minues from The Hague city center. You can easily pick up and drop off your child thanks to the many parking spaces close to the entrance.

Our services

Big Ben Kids provides day care, preschool care and after-school care. Our activity progamme includes language lessons, violin lessons, guitar lessons and much more. Activites are held indoors, but can also be external, such as swimming in the river, and field trips to the woods. Children learn dancing, making music, and the native language---Dutch! They learn through play. Our curriculum is carefully designed in such a way that the children don't even notice how much they learrn each day. For them, it's all about playing and having fun!

What does Big Ben Kids offer your family?

●Homelike environment

A warm and stimulating(趣味盎然的) atmosphere that allows children to grow and develop safely.

●A truly international place

Our staff members come from all over the world, just like the families we serve. We are therefore acutely aware that our centers should be much more than places that simply care for children. We always go the extra mile to help families and try to bring everyone together to form a friendly international community .

●Healthy meals

At Big Ben Kids, we serve two warm, healthy ,homemade meals each day. The snacks are nutritious as well, with lots of fruit and vegetables.Parents receive our menu every week in advance.

1. Where does the center probably lie?

A．Germany.	B．France.
C．Holland.	D．Sweden.

2. Who is the center mainly intended for?

A．Foreign children.	B．Preschool children.
C．Native children.	D．Athletic children.

3. What are parents aware of about their children ahead of time?

A．What activities their children join.

B．What meals their children are served.

C．How their children perform in class.

D．Whether their children finish homework.

8 . KQED is a Public Broadcasting Service station in California, US. The station is owned by Northern California Public Broadcasting. Some of its radio programs are as follows:

●The Cooler

As one of the most popular programs among young listeners, the Cooler is a podcast (博客) about pop culture stories and music, presented in a smart, fun and personal way. Come and join us on our journey.

Time: MON-THU, 8 pm—9 pm.

● Here & Now

A live production, in cooperation with stations across the country, Here & Now reflects the world of news as it's happening in the middle of the day, with timely, in-depth news, interviews and conversation. Hosted by Robin Young

Time: MON-THU, 11am—1 pm

● Mind Shift

The Mind Shift podcast explores the innovations (创新) in education that are shaping how kids learn. Hosts Ki Sung and Katrina Schwartz introduce listeners to educators, researchers, parents and students who are developing effective ways to improve how kids learn. They cover topics like how teachers are developing surprising methods to deal with classroom disruptions; how listening to podcasts is helping kids develop reading skills.

Time: THU-SUN, 7 pm—9 pm

● Living on Earth

Living on Earth is a weekly news and information program about the world's changing environment, ecology, and human health. If there's something new about climate change, environmental politics or environmental quality and human health, you can count on Host Steve Curwood and the LOE public radio news team to keep you up to date.

Time: WED, 9 am—10 am

1. At what time can the audience enjoy pop culture stories?

A．Tuesday, 8 pm—9pm.	B．Wednesday, 9 am—10 am.
C．Friday, 8 pm—9pm.	D．Sunday, 7pm—9pm.

2. From which radio program can listeners pick up news at noon?

A．The Cooler.	B．Here & Now.
C．Mind Shift.	D．Living on Earth.

3. Which of these topics might be covered in Living on Earth?

A．Education policies.	B．Economic problems.
C．Human population.	D．Global warming.

9 . Need a Job This Summer?

The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.

Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.

Jobs for Youth

If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.

Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).

Summer Company

Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.

Stewardship Youth Ranger Program

You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.

Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.

Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)

Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.

1. What is special about Summer Company?

A．It requires no training before employment.

B．It provides awards for running new businesses.

C．It allows one to work in the natural environment.

D．It offers more summer job opportunities.

2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?

A．15-18.

B．15-24.

C．15-29.

D．16-17.

3. Which program favors the disabled?

A．Jobs for Youth.	B．Summer Company.
C．Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.	D．Summer Employment Opportunities.

10 . Amsterdam is a special city. There are many places you should not miss during your visit. Here is our list of the best.

Amsterdam canal ring

The city old centre is formed from canal rings, which give you the feeling of space, freedom and peace. Walk through these canal streets or better — take a trip by renting a boat yourself. Another way to explore the Venice of the North is to take a ride on a bicycle. Any way you decide for - enjoy this city.

The National Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum is an attractive place to visit, especially with children. With many attractions in it, this colourful and enjoyable museum will help you understand the history of the Netherlands - a small nation which was one of the world’s greatest sea powers.

Amsterdam Brown Cafe

When you enter Amsterdam old cafes called Brown, at first it will seem too much from the past and too crowded, but the atmosphere is unique. Relax and watch - most of people around will be locals. Feel like one of them — the real Amsterdammers.

Civic Guards Gallery

This gallery is filled with old paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The exhibited canvas may be not always the masterpieces of art, but these group portraits of Amsterdam citizens and their wives are an exquisite (精致的) document of the Dutch civilization and culture centuries ago.

To avoid waiting lines we advise you to buy your tickets in advance online through our Amsterdam attractions and museums tickets webpage.

1. How many ways are there for tourists to visit the city old centre?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

2. Where would you go to learn more about local life?

A．Amsterdam canal ring.	B．The National Maritime Museum.
C．Amsterdam Brown Cafe.	D．Civic Guards Gallery.

3. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A travel guide.

B．A novel.

C．A textbook.

D．A science magazine.