1 . Four beautiful trips combining bikes and trains
Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail (小径)The trail is an 87-mile pathway from Cleveland to Bolivar in Northeast Ohio. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) stretches out separately along the trail from Akron to Thornburg Station, a 31-mile stretch that passes through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The trail hugs the outline of the original Ohio and Erie Canal. Today, the trail passes many landmarks, including bridges, museums, and villages.
Danube Cycle PathIt is a path that follows the Danube River for about 745 miles, from Donaueschingen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary. The path is most popular in Austria featuring 245 scenic miles serviced by local and long-distance trains. Most cyclists choose to ride from west to cast with the flow of the river, to take advantage of the natural slope (斜坡) of bicycle traffic.
Lehigh Gorge Rail TrailThe trail extends for 25 miles through woodlands next to the Lehigh Rive. A historic tourist railway called the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway follows the trail, allowing cyclists to create a one- way ride rather than backtracking. The rail trail is mostly flat and passes through Lehigh Gorge State Park. While the train operates most days, the bike service is only offered one weekend a month from May to November.
Cinder TrackThe Cinder Track is a 21-mile broken-stone pathway along the coast of Yorkshire, England: The towns of Scarborough and Whitby, where the trail begins and ends, both have train stations near the trail. The train journey is not a direct pathway between the two towns—in fact, the tracks of the original direct pathway were removed to create the trail. The trail, meanwhile, hugs the Yorkshire coast, with views of seaside bluffs (峭壁), fishing villages, etc.
1. What is special about the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail?| A．It offers a chance to visit museums. |
| B．It goes past many cities and villages. |
| C．It shares most of its trail with CVSR. |
| D．It provides cyclists with a view of the sea. |
| A．The numerous sharp slope. | B．The extremely rough path. |
| C．The connection with a railway. | D．The time limit of bike service. |
| A．The Cinder Track. | B．The Danube Cycle Path. |
| C．The Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail. | D．The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. |
| Fun Day To celebrate the Year of the Sheep Organized by LamTin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High School Date: 22 February 2015 Time: 10 am — 5 pm Place: Kwun Tong Playground Fee: $20 (buy three get one free) Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performance Highlights: 1) enter the lucky draw (抽奖) to win a digital camera 2) learn to make festival food Join us on the Fun Day! Free Soft Drinks!All are welcome! Note: Tickets are available (可购得的) at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Center For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact (联系) Miss Olivia one week before the activity. |
| A．A big event to welcome a Chinese new year. |
| B．A social gathering to collect money for wild animals. |
| C．A party only for close friends to meet and have fun. |
| D．A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students. |
| A．$20. | B．$40. | C．$60. | D．$80. |
| A．note | B．report | C．speech | D．poster |
3 . Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales.
EarthX Eco-Art Competition
It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.
Deadline: March 8, 2024
The Children’s Drawing Contest
Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Science without Borders Challenge
The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel.
Deadline: March 4, 2024
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.
Deadline: June 10, 2024
1. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition?| A．May 6, 2024. | B．March 15, 2024. | C．April 28, 2024. | D．February 9, 2024. |
| A．EarthX Eco-Art Competition. | B．The Children’s Drawing Contest. |
| C．Science without Borders Challenge. | D．The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. |
| A．They target students under the age of 20. | B．They are about environmental protection. |
| C．They require participants to write a story. | D．They only accept entries from individuals. |
4 . Ayung River Rafting
About the trip
Explore Ayung River Rafting, the longest river rafting in Ayung River, a white-water rafting! The river is classified to level II to III and your rafting trip will be approximately 2 hours. Our friendly and experienced raft guides will take you on a safe and fun trip. You’ll find a level of professionalism that offers unique insights into Bali’s natural wonders and memorable experiences through the rainforest. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure that showcases the beauty of Ayung River and the excitement and thrills of tackling the rapids of the Ayung River.
Prices| Ayung River Rafting Packages | Price |
| Ayung River Rafting Own Transport | IDR 350/Person |
| Ayung River Rafting Group of 2, including Return Hotel Transfer | IDR 550/Person |
| Ayung River Rafting Group of 3 – 4, including Return Hotel Transfer | IDR 485/Person |
| Ayung River Rafting Group of 5+, including Return Hotel Transfer | IDR 430/Person |
Tips
●We suggest you bring short pants or a swimsuit, a pair of changing clothes, sunscreen and extra money for drinks and souvenirs (纪念品).
●Steep road lies at the beginning and at the end of the tour, please be ready to walk with reliable shoes!
●Plastic bags for wet clothes are available, but you are advised to bring your own to reduce plastic use.
●Single-use raincoats are available if it rains. However, please bring your own to reduce plastic use.
1. What do we know about Ayung River Rafting?| A．It’s an exciting guided adventure. |
| B．It helps to conserve the rainforest. |
| C．It offers unique insights into society. |
| D．It’s operated on the world’s fastest river. |
| A．IDR 430. | B．IDR 485. | C．IDR 1940. | D．IDR 2200. |
| A．Swimsuits. | B．Strong shoes. | C．Raincoats. | D．Wet clothes. |
5 . Four Art Study Abroad Programs in 2024
Whether you love art history, dance, photography, writing, or beyond, here are the top art programs to attend in 2024.
The 6-week Gap Year Course in Italy | Art History AbroadProgram length: 6 weeks in summer
Price: $10,000
If you’re interested in studying artists, criticism, and painting techniques during periods like the Renaissance and styles like baroque, Romanesque, and modern art, then this program is for you. It prides itself on not simply teaching art but also culture and an appreciation of beauty.
Creative Internships (实习) in Australia with ABI | ArtBound InitiativeProgram length: 1 month
Price: $3,250
If you’ve ever had an interest in pursuing a career in the creative industry, consider an internship opportunity with ArtBound Initiative. Interns can work in exciting overseas locations while getting one-on-one career coaching from professionals.
The Irish Arts and Culture Program | Irish Gap YearProgram length: 1 semester
Price: $17,000
Explore your own areas of interest as you work side by side with local Irish artists, photographers, writers, and musicians, learning about Ireland’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. Your hands-on experience goes hand in hand with day trips to galleries, museums, and castles, and at the end, you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your works at the Le Cheile Art Expo.
Creative Semester in France | Berridge ProgramsProgram length: 1 semester
Price: $16,500
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced performer or artist, your interests and talents will be nurtured by industry professionals. During your time here, you will work on improving your skills which will end with a feature film or creative performance.
1. Where should you go to obtain career guidance according to the text?| A．France. | B．Australia. | C．Italy. | D．Ireland. |
| A．The 6-week Gap Year Course in Italy. |
| B．Creative Internships in Australia with ABI. |
| C．The Irish Arts and Culture Program. |
| D．Creative Semester in France. |
| A．$3,250. | B．$10,000. | C．$16,500. | D．$17,000. |
1. What is on special offer?
| A．Family tickets. | B．Teenagers’ tickets. | C．Children’s tickets. |
| A．On June 21. | B．On June 25. | C．On June 30. |
| A．They are the biggest in the state. |
| B．They are popular with kids. |
| C．They are less exciting. |
| A．Visit the website for more information. |
| B．Protect themselves from the sun. |
| C．Book tickets soon. |
7 . YES! Teen Internship Program
The Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) internship (实习) is a career immersion and science communication program for the youth between the ages of 14-19, who are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-11) in the Washington, D.C. region. The YES! Program gives interns practical experience through a hands-on science internship with Smithsonian science staff. By participating in the program, teens will also have access to behind-the-scenes tours and fieldtrips, creative studio workshops and college preparatory classes. During each week of the program, interns typically spend two days following their mentor (导师) and learning a variety of skills.
How to apply
To apply, create an account on the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA).Then start an application for this internship program.
·Register for SOLA A.
·Select “Internship”.
·Select “Office of Internships”.
·Select “Smithsonian YES! Teen Internship Program” from the drop-down menu.
Program components
Participants must choose at least one out of the three program components.
·Summer Session: 6 weeks, Monday through Friday, June 27—August 5, 2023.
·Saturday Sessions: 8 weeks, Saturdays only, August 13—October 1, 2023.
·Reach100: Interns are tasked to reach 100 of their peers, October 2—November 4, 2023.
Who can apply
Anyone who meets the requirements is eligible(有资格的) to apply. Applicants must:
·Be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.
·Attend a local high school in the Washington, D.C. region.
·Be in good academic rank.
·Be interested in science or cultural studies as a potential career path.
Contact Information
Youth Programs Staff at: youthnmnh@si.edu (links ends e-mail), 202-633-4588
1. What can we learn about the program from paragraph 1?| A．Interns compete with science staff. |
| B．Participants attend creative classes. |
| C．Participants are students aged 9-11. |
| D．Interns learn skills from the mentor. |
| A．July 15, 2023. | B．October 14, 2023. |
| C．August 19, 2023. | D．November 11, 2023. |
| A．A website. | B．A report. | C．A textbook. | D．A biography. |
8 . For visitors who are on a short weekend visit to the island Bali, here is a tip of how to get the most out of their 48 hours visit.
Friday
3 pm—There is nothing like a good meal. La Lucciola at Seminyak is the place to be, with its good food, great service and a beautiful view of the sea.
5 pm—About an hour away from La Lucciola is Uluwatu. This southern tip of the island is famous for its famous temple that stands on the edge, high above the sea. The fire dance, is performed here daily at sunset.
8 pm—To finish off the evening, head to Jimbaran Bay where restaurants offer candles, local dances and a moving band of boys singing songs on request. Kick off your shoes, feel the sand, and enjoy the fresh seafood.
Saturday
9:30 am—Start the day with another experience of Balinese culture by heading for a dance performance.
12 pm—Kintamani, a favourite with tourists for the panoramic (全景的) view of active volcano Mt. Batur and neighbouring crater lake. It’s a good idea to reach Kintamani early as it tends to get cloudy after 3 pm. Have lunch at a local restaurant with a view of Mt. Batur and the lake. Tourists can catch the sunrise at the Mt. Batur peak.
2:30 pm—Head back to Ubud, the seat of Bali’s fine arts, dance and music, and spend the rest of your afternoon strolling through its streets.
Sunday
6 am—It’s time for a reduce in the sea—and don’t forget the camera.
10:30 am—It’s another half-day trip to two of the most famous temples in Bali. Drive down to the Taman Ayun temple at Mengwi.
12 pm—Next up is the Tanah Lot temple, perhaps the most famous of them all. Built on a rock that gets cut off from the mainland during high tide, the temple is best seen in the afternoon when it is silhouetted (显出轮廓) against the sun or at sunset.
1. From the passage, we know that the fire dance is performed .| A．in Ubud | B．every day | C．on the sea | D．only on weekends |
| A．Because the view of sunrise is better than that of sunset. |
| B．Because the volcano there is not active in the afternoon. |
| C．Because the restaurants there close early in the afternoon. |
| D．Because the weather there is not so good after mid-afternoon. |
| A．La Lucciola. | B．Mengwi. | C．Jimbaran Bay. | D．Puri Saraswati. |
9 . Columbia Dining concentrates on providing more attractive foods, which is obvious throughout each detail of its operation and every delicious meal it serves. Come on in and taste for yourself!
● Blue Java Cafe
Time: Monday — Thursday 8:00 a.m. — 12:00 a.m.;
Friday — Sunday 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Four convenient locations on campus offering fresh, fair trade, and organic coffee, along with a variety of sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
Location: on the ground floor of Butler Library.
● JJ’s Place
Time: Sunday — Thursday 12:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.;
Friday — Saturday 12:00 p.m. —12:00 a.m.
JJ’s Place is the casual and comfortable weekend and late-night destination, featuring Angus steak burgers and other specialty sandwiches plus fries, wings, smoothies, and more.
Location: on the lower level of John Jay Hall.
● John Jay Dining Hall
Time: Sunday — Thursday 9:30 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.
It is just like home food favorites which are made fresh daily. There are more specialty food locations, offering more grilled and baked dishes and less deep fried food.
Location: in John Jay on the first floor.
● Lenfest Cafe
Time: Monday — Thursday 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
It is a coffee bar and quick grab-and-go dining option offering packaged deli sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, chef-prepared sushi, and daily specials for lunch.
Location: on the second floor of Columbia Law School, in Jerome Greene Hall.
1. What do we know about Blue Java Café?| A．It is next to Butler Library. | B．It features chef-prepared sushi. |
| C．It runs from 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. each day. | D．There are three other branches on campus. |
| A．At Blue Java Cafe. | B．At JJ’s Place. |
| C．At John Jay Dining Hall. | D．At Lenfest Cafe. |
| A．Blue Java Cafe. | B．JJ’s Place. | C．John Jay Dining Hall. | D．Lenfest Cafe. |
10 . Endangered Species (濒危物种) Books for Kids
Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species
Written from the unique view of a 13-year-old author, this book interests children in the lives and challenges of endangered species, helping other young people learn about these animals as the first step toward saving them.
♦Author: Alexandra Wright
♦Publication Date: September, 2011
Almost Gone: The Worlds Rarest Animals
Have you ever seen a wombat or an Eastern barred bandicoot? Probably not. These animals are almost gone from the earth, and they’re not alone. Simple, informative text and cul-paper paintings introduce basic endangered species knowledge to young children.
♦Author: Steve Jenkins
♦Publication Date: January, 2016
A Poetic Journey into the Wild
Take a journey across land and sea to meet 21 endangered and threatened animals. Lovely paintings and poems introduce amazing animals from around the globe and show the dangers they face. The book also lists activities and organizations that provide more detailed information about endangered species protection.
♦Author: Rachel Allen Dillon
♦Publication Date: February, 2019
Eyewitness: Endangered Animals
This DK Eyewitness book is an exploration of endangered animals around the world, including factors that are driving them toward extinction (灭绝) and ways that we can help them survive. Blocks of text and diverse photographs keep readers turning the pages.
♦Author: Ben Hoare
♦Publication Date: August, 2015
1. Which book is written by a teenage author?| A．A Poetic Journey into the Wild. |
| B．Eyewitness: Endangered Animals. |
| C．Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals. |
| D．Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species |
| A．Activities of hunting wildlife. |
| B．Poems about amazing animals. |
| C．Paintings about some extinct animals. |
| D．Surroundings of the endangered wildlife. |
| A．To list some endangered animals. |
| B．To encourage protection of animals. |
| C．To introduce endangered species books. |
| D．To call on readers to fight illegal hunting. |
