1 . Botswana is situated in Southern Africa. There are many top-quality places to enjoy your African trip.

The Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta and is a top spot to visit during your Botswana trip. The whole delta covers an area of 15,000 km². The Okavango River ends in this area flooding the whole region. Besides the regular flooding, rainfall can drastically increase the size of this water body, up to 22,000 km².

The delta also contains the Moremi Game Reserve and it is one of the best places to see wildlife. Animals such as hippopotamuses, crocodiles, buffalo, rhinoceroses, elephants and antelopes can be very easily found in the region. There are over 500 species of birds in this area.

The Chobe National Park

The Chobe National Park is situated in Northwest Botswana. It is the third largest park in Botswana and is famous for its large wildlife population. The Chobe National Park has diverse animal habitats and it is wonderful to watch these beautiful animals right in front of you. The park is also very famous for its elephants and is considered to be the largest area for elephants in Africa. Apart from the huge elephant population, other wild animals such as lions, leopards, wild dogs, antelopes, hippopotamuses, buffalo and crocodiles can also be seen.

The Kalahari Game Reserve

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is situated in the Kalahari Desert, covering an area of 52,800 km². It is the second largest game reserve in the world. Large areas of trees, bushes and grass are widely spread in this reserve, thus adding to the beauty of the place. The reserve contains a huge concentration of wildlife. Many wild animals including giraffes can be spotted easily there.

1. This passage is mainly about_______

A．the writer’s traveling experience in Botswana.

B．some places of top quality to enjoy in Botswana.

C．beautiful countries to visit in Southern Africa.

D．activities people can do in Southern Africa.

2. What does the underlined word “drastically” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Necessarily.

B．Gradually.

C．Greatly.

D．Hopefully.

3. If you want to visit the largest area for elephants, you should go to_______

A．the Okavango Delta.

B．the Chobe National Park.

C．the Moremi Game Reserve.

D．the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

3 . Youth Camps

South Texas College provides the chance for kids to develop their interests and skills through hands-on activities. Our camp offerings are designed to keep minds active while having fun.

Beginning Sewing (缝) Camp

An introduction to both hand and machine sewing skill. This will introduce students to the basics of sewing. Certificates (合格证书) are provided.

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 25-29

Location (地点): Pecan Plaza

student Ages: Ages 8-13

Cost: $84

Biology (生物) Explorers

Come join this camp to experience fun biology explorations. You will get to learn what’s inside animals bodies, grow plants bottle, and much more fun activities. This camp will let you have fun while leaning about biology! Shirts, lab coats and competition gifts are provided.

Time:9 a.m-12 p.m. June 27-July 1

Location: Starr County Campus

student Ages: Ages 9-13

Cost: $38

Aviation (航空) Camp

Get to know aviation, airplanes, and more by taking part in activities with other students from around the area! Students will take a field trip to the McAllen Airport. Certificates are provided.

Time:9 a.m-12 p.m. June 27-30

Location: Technology Campus

Student Ages: Ages 11-17

Cost: $105

Cybercamp Basic

Students will learn Internet safety and how to protect computers, tablets, cellphones and information from outside dangers. Certificates are offered when the course is completed.

Time: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. June 13-17

Location: Pecan Campus

Student Ages: Ages 11-17

Cost: $142

1. When can you attend Beginning Sewing Camp?

A．1 p.m.-5 p.m. June 13-17.	B．9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 27-30.
C．9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 25-29.	D．9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 27-July1.

2. Which of the following camps costs the least?

A．Aviation Camp.	B．Cybercamp Basic
C．Biology Explorers.	D．Beginning Sewing Cam

3. What do Aviation Camp and Cybercamp Basic have in common?

A．They both offer students a field trip.

B．They are both for students aged 11-17.

C．They are both held on Technology Campus.

D．They both provide shirts and competition gifts.

5 . CREATIVE SUMMER CAMPS

Video Game Design

This international organization is aimed at inspiring girls to explore the world of games and build their confidence in the areas of math and technology. Students are grouped based on skill levels. Girls at all levels are welcome!

Time: June 15-26
Age: 7-15
Fees: $ 160 each one; $ 128 members
Contact: Call Children’s Creativity Museum at 415-820-3320 or visit www. creativity. org.

History Summer Camp

Each day, kids will have a task to explore a different aspect of past life, including food, work, music, art through games, storytelling and even silent films.

Time: June 22-26
Age: 8-12
Fees: 200 each one; 160 members
Contact: Call at 252-1770 or visit www.historiccolumbia.org.

Adventures in Creative Writing

This helps improve your writing skills if you have already mastered the basics of good writing. You’ll discover new techniques and polish your writing.

Time: June 21-26
Age: 9-12
Fees: $ 500 each one
Contact: Call at 777-9444 or visit www.saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Heathwood Hall Guitar

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced guitar player who wants to improve your skills, Heathwood Hall Guitar provides top-quality guitar instruction using a variety of fun games and exercises.

Time: June 15-19; July 13-17; Aug. 3-7
Age: 3-12
Fees: 150 each one
Contact: Call Heathwood Hall at 231-7710 or visit www.heathwood.org.

Basic Drawing Writing Camp

This camp helps beginners discover the basic skills of drawing and writing and how to make it come to life on paper.

Time: June 8-11
Age: 6-12
Fees: $ 350 each one; $ 300 members
Contact: Call Ladybug Art Studios at 603-7312 or visit www.ladybugartstudios.com.
1. What do we know about Video Game Design?

A．It groups students by age.	B．It accepts no boy students.
C．It welcomes only experienced students.	D．It mainly develops students’ team spirit.

2. Which website should you visit to improve your writing skills after two years of practice?

A．www.heathwood.org.	B．www.historiccolumbia.org.
C．www.saeu.sc.edu/adventures.	D．www.ladybugartstudios.com.

3. What do History Summer Camp and Heathwood Hall Guitar have in common?

A．Charging the same fees.	B．Putting students into groups.
C．Offering professional instructions.	D．Letting students learn through games.

7 . Having served as the capital city of 13 dynasties, Xi’an is featured with and is proud of its ancient heritage. Follow us to start a journey and discover the best things to see and do in Xi’ an.

The Terracotta Warriors

The Terracotta Warriors is considered one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. It was constructed to accompany the tomb of China’s first emperor as an afterlife guard.

Visit the Terracotta Army and learn how these life-size warriors were made. Pay a visit to a local workshop and try making a mini warrior yourself.

The Xi’an Ancient City Wall

The Xi’an Ancient City Wall is the largest and best preserved ancient city wall in China. The wall was built in the 14th century Ming Dynasty.

Riding a hike or taking a walk along the city wall is a good way to explore the history behind it. From the top, you can enjoy views of different areas of the city.

The Shaanxi History Museum

As one of the top 10 museums in China, the Shaanxi Provincial Museum has collections with a long history. The works range from large bronze products to exquisite (精致的) golden carvings.

Muslim Street

Muslim Street is lined up with various restaurants. You can try both traditional dishes and special snacks, such as Roujiamo and cold noodles. There are also many stalls (小摊点) selling barbecued meats, cakes, dried fruits or breads.

Let us tailor—make your Xi’an tour according to your interests and needs. You will experience the culture that comes alive in a vivid way.

1. Which place should you visit if you want to get hands-on experience?

A．The Terracotta Warriors.	B．The Xi’an Ancient City Wall.
C．The Shaanxi History Museum.	D．Muslim Street.

2. How old is the Xi ‘an Ancient City Wall?

A．About 100 years old.	B．About 2000 years old.
C．About 600 years old.	D．About 3000 years old.

3. Which section of a newspaper may this text be taken from?

A．Sport.

B．Tourism.

C．Education.

D．Health.

8 . Waste Not

This eco-conscious shoulder bag is cut from old truck cloth, so each handmade bag features a unique look. The rest of the bag is constructed out of strong nylon from recycled water bottles. Sorry, pack addicts: students only. (Seriously, you need a student ID to buy one. ) Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack $170

Agenda Item

Most calendars have a systematized accounting of time boring. The Every Day Calendar is a touch-sensitive device that encourages you to keep up with a daily routine. Each day you follow through on a promise to yourself tap the corresponding (相关的) number on the face and an LED lights it up. You don’t have to use it every days—it’s there when you need it and functions as glorious wall art when you don’t. Every Day Calendar $300

Night Rider

Lumenus pill-shaped bike light smartly helps cyclists see and be seen in the park. Pair it with the companion app and it taps into your phone’s GPS for some location-aware tricks. It can increase visibility at night. The 30-hour battery is good for weeks. Lumenus ioLight $100

Light Cycle

At 35 pounds, the Turbo Vado SL is light for an ebike. It’s also slim enough to swing over a shoulder, with the 320-watt-hour battery and powerful motor all hidden in the frame.

Still, the bike’s range is 80 miles, and its speed reaches 28 mph. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ $4,500

1. Which of the following products is made of recycled materials?

A．Lumenus ioLight.

B．Every Day Calendar.

C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ.

D．Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack.

2. If you want to buy a light for your bike from the above, how much should you pay?

A．$100.	B．$170.
C．$ 300.	D．$ 4,500.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Using the Every Day Calendar is boring.

B．Lumenus ioLight can improve cyclists’ eyesight.

C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is convenient to be taken away.

D．Everyone is encouraged to buy Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack.

9 . Summer Classes at the Community Center

The Community Center is offering adult summer classes again this year.The schedule(时间表)includes classes in basic computer skills，painting，drawing，and dance.

Registration

There are two ways to register for classes：

Go to our website：www.cc.org/classes/summerschedule. Click on “Class Descriptions”to see a full listing of the classes this summer.Decide which class or classes you are interested in.

Then click on “Register Now” and a registration form will appear.Complete the form and work out the amount of money you should pay for your classes.This will include the cost of your classes plus a $15 registration fee(费用)．Any material fees will be payable to the instructor on the first day of class.In addition，if your address is outside of the city，you will pay an additional fee of $25 per class.

Fill in your credit card(信用卡)information and click “Send Now”．You will receive registration confirmation by e­mail.

If you do not have access to a computer，you can call the Community Center at 872­555­5068 to request a class schedule and registration form.Choose your classes from the schedule，complete the form，and return it by mail with your credit card information.

Withdrawal(退学)Policy

Full refunds（退款），minus(减去)the $25 registration fee，will be given for any withdrawals made up to one week before the class begins.Withdrawals made before the start of the second class will receive a 50 percent refund，minus the registration fee.No refunds will be made after the start of the second class.

Classes offered by the Community Center are for adults only.You must be eighteen years of age or older to participate.Classes for children and teens are offered through the City Department of Recreation.

1. Who can take part in the Community Center summer classes?

A．Citizens only.	B．Adults only.
C．High schoolers.	D．Children and teens.

2. What do you have to do for summer classes' registration?

A．Pay a $25 registration fee.

B．Sign up for classes online.

C．Provide your credit card information.

D．Pay material fees before the class begins.

3. How much will you be refunded after the start of the second class?

A．None.

B．$15.

C．A full refund.

D．A 50 percent refund.

10 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.

Yellow Hostel

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.

Hostel Alessandro Palace

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

Youth Station Hostel

If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?

A．Comfort.	B．Security.
C．Price.	D．Location.

2. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A．Yellow Hostel.	B．Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C．Youth Station Hostel.	D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.

3. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?

A．It gets noisy at night.	B．Its staff is too talkative.
C．It charges for Wi-Fi.	D．It’s inconveniently located.