1 . Discover Nature Schools Programs

Becoming Bears(Kindergarten－2 grade)

By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation(冬眠)．After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves.(1.5－2 hours)

Whose Clues?(3－5 grade)

Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places.(3－4 hours)

Winged Wonders(3－5 grade)

Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go bird­watching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do hands­on activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3－4 hours)

Exploring Your Watershed(6－8 grade)

We all depend on clean water. Examining how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see first­hand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem.

·Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.

·All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.

·To take part in a program, please email dcprogramsmdc.mo.gov.

1. What can kids do at Becoming Bears?

A．Watch bears' performances.	B．Take care of bears.
C．Learn how to survive a bear attack.	D．Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears.

2. Which one will kids who are interested in plants choose?

A．Whose Clues?	B．Exploring Your Watershed
C．Becoming Bears	D．Winged Wonders

3. What do all the four programs have in common according to the passage?

A．have the same teaching hours	B．have outdoor activities
C．are offered during summer holidays	D．are designed for primary school students

3 . Selfie Drone

Drone X Pro is a shining star on the drone(无人机) market. Here's why it's gone viral.

How does Drone X Pro work?

Start by installing the Drone app to your smartphone(Android or iOS). It takes just minutes. After that, just place the battery in your drone and launch the app. You're now ready to fly your Drone X Pro!

Why is this drone so special?

The drone is about the size of a large screen smartphone. It's so small that it fits into any pocket or handbag!

Here's the best part: flying is extremely easy. There's no experience required to fly this drone. You can easily control and fly this drone, even if you've never flown a drone in your life. Flying the drone is smooth and natural as riding a bike. Our friend's son came over to the office, and he figured out how to fly the drone in just minutes. You can't imagine how stable and smooth his controls are!

Once you own this drone, you can enjoy amazing HD pictures of nature, friends, and families. It's a blast!

How much does it cost?

Now, Drone X Pro sells for $150 each online and two at a discount of 80%. It's a great deal! If you're not satisfied, return it and you can get your money back.

Because of the easy use, portability, low price, and small size, it's absolutely worth it! Just imagine amazing pictures and videos you'll be taking with your new Drone X Pro. If you've never flown a drone before, this is the time to start!

Call now! 400-800-7832 or order yours from the official website www. Drone X Pro. com.

1. What makes Drone X Pro different from the other drones?

A．It isn’t hard to control.	B．It is of high quality.
C．It needs no power to drive.	D．It is unnecessary to install.

2. How does the ad prove flying Drone X Pro easy?

A．By giving a specific example.	B．By sharing some experience.
C．By stating its operating steps.	D．By telling an unforgettable story.

3. How much should you pay to purchase two such drones online?

A．$120.

B．$150.

C．$240.

D．$300.

4 . Can you imagine a cloud floating in the middle of your room? Do you want to know what it feels like to fly like a bird? Find your answers in Time Magazine's 25 "Best Inventions". Here, we have picked out the most interesting 4 to share with you.

Talking Gloves

Ever felt confused by the sign language used by disabled people? Here is the "helping hand" you need. Four Ukrainian students have created a pair of gloves that helps people with hearing and speech problems communicate with others. The gloves are equipped with sensors that recognize sign language and translate it into text on a smartphone. Then the smartphone changes the text to spoken words.

Google Glasses

Google Glasses are like a computer built into the frame of a pair of glasses. With its 1.3-centimeter display, the glasses allow you to surf the Internet and make calls without even lifting a finger. The glasses also have a camera and GPS mapping system. Users can take and share photos, check maps and surf the Internet just by looking up, down, left and right.

Indoor Clouds

It's not virtual.That's a real world. Dutch artist Smilde managed to create a small but perfect white cloud in the middle of a room using a fog machine. But it required careful planning—the temperature, humidity（湿度）and lighting all had to be just right. Once everything was ready, the cloud formed in the air with the machine. But it only lasted for a short while.

Wingsuits

The suit fulfills your dreams of flying like a bird.Well, not exactly flying, but gliding（滑翔）through the air. It increases the surface area of the human body, which makes it easier for people to float in the air. Fliers wearing wingsuits can glide one kilometer in about 30 seconds.

1. Who will probably be the users of “Talking Gloves”?

A．Disabled people	B．Normal people.
C．Trained people.	D．Working people.

2. How can users of Google Glasses surf the Internet?

A．By moving the mouse.	B．By tapping the keyboard.
C．By moving the eyeballs.	D．By pressing the button.

3. Which of the following can help you fly?

A．Talking Gloves.	B．Wingsuits.
C．Google Glasses.	D．Indoor Clouds.

5 . Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside on this half-day tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods,   home to some of the oldest and tallest   trees   on   Earth.   At   the   end   of   your   tour   choose   between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco or taking the ferry back to San Francisco.

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip

Discover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where you’ll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a hike among ancient trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the park’s wonders on your own.

Niagara Falls Tour

Escape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided, 2-day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US.

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour

Escape to California’s famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates (庄园). Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with   a stop for lunch.

1. Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping ?

A．Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.

B．Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.

C．Niagara Falls Tour.

D．Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.

2. What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour ?

A．Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.

B．Enjoy supersized natural wonders.

C．Get some winemaking knowledge.

D．Take a ride on the boat.

3. What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage?

A．To introduce some outdoor activities.

B．To share some tour experiences.

C．To advertise for the wine country.

D．To call for protecting natural wonders.

6 . The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours there

Walk to Tour the City

When touring the city by walking, you aren't going to walk much. What's more, there are far more benefits. This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible. A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level, which can be very interesting in a number of different ways.

Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay

The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the city's development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city.

Take a Bus Tour

If you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city

Tour San Francisco From the Air

While it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and exciting ways to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides point out attractions from high above. If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air, you'll be creating memories that you won't forget forever.

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1. How should you tour San Francisco in order to appreciate its buildings?

A．By air.

B．By bus.

C．On foot.

D．By boat

2. What can we learn about the waters of San Francisco Bay?

A．They have high-quality sea water.

B．They are explored on a localized level.

C．They were not in use until the last century.

D．They have helped the city to develop.

3. Where can we most probably read this text?

A．In a magazine.

B．In a newspaper.

C．On a website.

D．On TV.