1 . Five Star Yellowstone Tour
Discover the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, on this grand wildlife tour. Our professional guides will give you a 5 star customer service experience on your all inclusive tour without any additional taxes or booking fees.
Starting at approximately 7 am, we will be rolling out the red carpet for you and all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride. We provide snacks, bottled water, and cooked food for lunch. This tour’s main focus is on the wide variety of wildlife, Yellowstone’s rich historic landscapes as well as the fascinating prospect formed by the Yellowstone Supervolcano for over millions of years. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are provided to help you appreciate the scenery better.
Whether you are an amateur photographer, a science or history enthusiast or just want to explore the outdoors, this tour has something for everyone. Our fun but professional guides will give you a first class tour in a very comfortable tour bus.
Tour snapshot
Duration: 10-12 hours
Taking Covid-19 safety measures: Click here
Hotel pickup offered
Group size: 9
Ticket type: Mobile
Available language: English
Book in advance
Scheduled date: Check availability
Total fees: $300 per adult (age 13-99); 40% discount (age 1-12)
Reserve now & pay later: Learn more
Free cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Now you’re all set! Have a great time.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．A website. |
| C．A scenery magazine. | D．A travel report. |
| A．It has both mobile and paper tickets. |
| B．It is a 9-people group with extra fees. |
| C．It offers snacks, breakfast, binoculars and hotel pickup. |
| D．It highlights wildlife, historic sights and volcanic scenery. |
| A．Pay $180 per child for the tour. |
| B．Pay at once after your reservation. |
| C．Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. |
| D．Consult the guide to check available date. |
2 . Malta is fast becoming one of Europe’s destination hotspots with beautiful beaches, cultural ruins, cute towns, and inspiring views. And now its music festival scene is fast growing too. Here’s our pick of Malta’s best music festivals in 2022.
Lost & Found Festival
Festival lineup (阵容): Annie Mac, Gorgon City, CamelPhat
Kickstarting summer on the Mediterranean island c achy car is Lost & Found Festival. The festival shows a super lineup across clubs, boats, beaches and street parties, creating a sun-bathed dance paradise that’s become one of the continent’s most popular festival getaways.
When & where: 1-4 June; St. Paul’s Bay
Earth Garden
Festival lineup: Dana Ruh, Owen Jay, Brian James
Kick off your summer fun at Earth Garden with a music lineup that covers drum, rap and electronic music. Beyond the musical wonders you’ll also find an expansive programme of workshops, wellbeing and art covering the themes of cultural diversity, community and inspiration inside the beautiful Ta’ Qali National Park.
When & where: 10-16 August; Ta’ Qali National Park
Malta International Jazz Festival
Festival lineup: Di Meola, Mark Giuliana, Al di Meola
Running since 1990, Malta International Jazz Festival is now a key date in the island’s music calendar. The festival is held at the beautiful Ta’ Liesse on the waterfront in Valletta, meaning it’s unlikely you’ll have heard jazz in a more scenic location. A far cry from smoky bars.
When & where: 11-16 July; Valetta
Malta Music Week
Festival lineup: Flo Rida, Nelly Furtado, Rita Ora, Jessie J
For six days in the summer, Malta becomes a haven of events celebrating international talents within the dance music scene. A series of cub nights, street parties, and beach clubs have seen major names like Calvin Harri, Eric Prydz and Pete Tong.
When & where: 5-10 July; Various Locations
1. Which festival will attract those interested in cultural diversity?| A．Lost & Found Festival. | B．Earth Garden. |
| C．Malta International Jazz Festival. | D．Malta Music Week. |
| A．They last 6 days. | B．They involve street parties. |
| C．They take place in St. Paul’ Bay. | D．They offer a smoke-free atmosphere. |
| A．A news report. | B．A travel guide. | C．A music brochure. | D．An album advertisement. |
3 . “My Story of Chinese Hanzi”is an international competition, hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and organized by People’s Daily Online.
The entire competition consists of preliminary rounds(预赛)，semi-finals，and finals.
The first two rounds of the competition will be held online.Contestants will answer the questions and provide one-minute videos in the preliminary rounds.The second-round contestants will produce videos featuring a virtual talent show.Votes will be cast by fans online, and the top ten selected winners will move onto the finals, which will be held offline in late August.
Each finalist will deliver a seven-minute speech focusing on the theme of "Ren", a fundamental value long cherished in Chinese culture.
Eligible(具备条件的)candidates：
International students in China, including ethnic Chinese who are at least third-generation immigrants；
Foreigners working in China whose native language is not Chinese and whose parents’ native language is not Chinese；
Other non-native speakers of Chinese(including full-time students and community members)who are non-Chinese citizens.
There is no age limit for contestants.
Schedule：
Preliminary rounds—The top 30 contestants will receive participation awards and be eligible to enter into the semi-finals.
Semi-finals—The contest organizing committee will upload the videos of the winners of the preliminary rounds onto the People's Daily Online website, organize online voting, and then select ten winners after completion of online voting and scoring by the judges.
Finals—Upon finishing up the speech competition, various awards will be announced after the scoring is carried out by the judges, with the scores comparing competitors' Chinese language speaking abilities, expressiveness, the core message behind their stories, and how their stories promote exchanges between different civilizations.
To take part in the contest, please scan the QR code and complete the questionnaire.
CPAFFC reserves all rights for final explanation.
1. Who decide the winners to move onto the finals？| A．Committee members. | B．Online Fans. |
| C．International judges. | D．Non-Chinese citizens. |
| A．Occupation and gender. | B．Education and age. |
| C．Native language and nationality. | D．The stories selected. |
| A．It will be held online throughout. |
| B．Fluency will be weighed most by judges. |
| C．The scores will be given by the audience. |
| D．People can attend by scanning the QR code. |
4 . While most lifestyle and fashion magazines are full of photos of slim male and female models that create an unrealistic image of the human body, a fresh Japanese men’s magazine called Mr. Babe is taking an unusual approach. It is targeted at chubby men, a body type that is rarely represented in the mainstream fashion industry.
Mr. Babe describes itself as Japan’s first fashion and lifestyle magazine of chubby men, by chubby men and for chubby men. Its major goal is to increase the confidence of its readers and convince them that they can lead a happy and successful life regardless of the few extra pounds. It offers fashion tips, health advice and articles on marriage. The chief editor said, “Mr. Babe is in no way persuading men to become fat. Our message is that chubby men can be attractive by making use of what they have now. ”
Norihito Kurashina was in charge of Men’s Knuckle for over 10 years before shifting completely and launching Mr. Babe. Up to now, Men’s Knuckle is still a famous magazine for young Japanese. 52-year-old Kurashina describes himself as a chubby man for 25 years.
According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey, the percentage of overweight men in Japan has been increasing gradually over the last decade, while the number of overweight women has decreased. Kurashina says the growing number of chubby men is largely due to the long working hours. In addition, they go drinking after work to relax. Naturally, they have no time, energy or money to go to the gym and keep in shape.
The chubby men in Mr. Babe magazine are not much more different than the handsome and sexy men that show up in most mainstream magazines. They are charming and well-dressed. 50, 000 copies have been printed of the first issue, which has film star Jack Black on the cover. Norihito Kurashina says he is already feeling a good response from the audience.
1. What does the underlined word “chubby” in Para. 1 mean?| A．Fat. | B．Thin. | C．Ugly. | D．Modern. |
| A．Encourage more men to put on weight. |
| B．Make its readers confident in themselves. |
| C．Offer suggestions about how to lose weight. |
| D．Become the most popular magazine in Japan. |
| A．Mr.Babe has several film stars on its cover. |
| B．Mr.Babe is designed for all Japanese people. |
| C．Norihito Kurashina is sure about Mr. Babe’s success. |
| D．The men in Mr.Babe are charming though dressed casually. |
Nowadays, we have already reached a period
Actually,
PLENTY OF EXERCISE AND FRESH AIR
Farmers needed to plant and harvest rice, wheat, millet, fruit, and vegetable crops. You’ll also care for pigs, sheep, chickens, or ducks. Families may apply.
HELP ME, DOCTOR!
Doctors needed to care for the sick and injured. You’ll improve people’s health using acupuncture, herbs, minerals, diet, and exercise. Must keep good records and write prescriptions. Women needed to treat ladies of the royal family.
LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS
Musicians wanted to play bamboo flutes, mouth organs, stringed instruments, drums, or bells for the emperor and other wealthy families. Will perform in orchestras at feasts.
NOW HIRING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Emperor seeks civil servants to run the country. Upon passing civil service tests, you can become a tax collector, policeman, judge, or construction official. Must keep careful records of births, deaths, marriages, and land ownership.
LET’S MAKE A DEAL!
Shopkeepers needed to buy items from craftsmen and farmers, and resell them at the market. You'll sell fruits, vegetables, pigs, sheep, chickens, hemp and silk cloth, and iron and bronze household items.
JOIN THE ARMY
Men, sign up for your required two-year term. You'll serve as a foot soldier with only a sword, bow and arrow, or crossbow for protection. Must be willing to build defensive walls, canals, dikes and roads.
SILK WORKERS, APPLY NOW!
Girls and women needed for immediate openings at silkworm farm. Skills required are harvesting mulberry leaves, feeding worms many times a day, and transporting cocoons to market. Quiet workers with gentle hands are preferred.
EONUS JOBS: Silk dyers and weavers needed. Must be expert in plant dyes and be able to provide your own loom.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about silk workers?| A．Workers need to know how to transport cocoons to market. |
| B．Talkative workers are more likely to get the job. |
| C．Silk dyers should have a good command of plant dyes. |
| D．Men are not allowed to apply for this job. |
| A．PLENTY OF EXERCISE AND FRESH AIR | B．LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS |
| C．NOW HIRING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS | D．HELP ME, DOCTOR! |
| A．A report. | B．A travel brochure. | C．A biography. | D．A magazine. |
7 . 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. |
| A．8：30. | B．7：00. | C．9：25. |
| A．A new TV set. | B．A TV program. | C．A radio program. |
10 . Wine and beaches, fireworks and music... our readers recommend some fantastic festivals.
Festa delTUva e del Vino, Italy
Set on the beautiful shores of Lake Garda, this grapes and wine festival takes over the small town of Bardolino for four days every October. With local wines, food, art projections, fireworks and live music. people come from miles around to celebrate. First and foremost，it’s about great wine，but it’s worth visiting to soak up the great atmosphere.
Free，1-5 October
Quest festival, Vietnam
This is a weekend camping festival held just a 40-minute drive from Hanoi, bringing together locals and visitors in a celebration of underground live and electronic music culture. Held in the beautiful Son Tinh campsite, there are usually about 30 local and international DJs and 10 bands. There are also workshops, pop-up cafes, fire performances, dancing and much more.
Weekend tickets about £25, 6-8 November
Estiv al Switzerland
This is a free festival of jazz which takes place in the first weekend in July in the pretty squares and lakeside beaches and parks around the southern Swiss town of Lugano. The palm trees and summer air to see some of Europe’s up and coming jazz bands and enjoy Swiss
Free, every July
Irish Redhead Convention, County Cork
A friendly gathering for all red-haired people is held in the small seaside village of Crosshaven where redheads from all over the world take part in light hearted events. There’s live music, art exhibitions, lectures and of course the traditional Parade of Redheads through the village led by the newly crowned Redhead King and Queen.
Free, Every August
1. Jennifer, a girl with red hair, may be interested in ________.| A．Estival. | B．Quest festival. |
| C．Festa deirtlva e del Vino. | D．Irish Redhead Convention. |
| A．They offer local food. |
| B．They have fireworks. |
| C．They are free of charge. |
| D．They have music activities. |
| A．In a textbook. |
| B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a news report. |
| D．In a research paper. |
