1 . Cheap volunteer programs abroad for high school students

Volunteer in Peru

Many kinds of popular Peru volunteer programs are provided, including Teaching, Animal Care. Medical and Amazon Jungle Conservation (保护). Volunteer work in Peru is based in the capital, Lima.

• Program fees are $275 for 1 week.

• Volunteers are accommodated in a volunteer house or homestay.

Volunteer in Bali

Bali volunteer programs include Teaching, Childcare, Environmental Education and Health Education. Volunteer work in Bali is based in the cultural center of Ubud. the northern coastal town of Lovina and the island of Nusa Penida.

• Program fees are $385 for 1 week.

• Volunteers are accommodated in a volunteer house within a traditional Balinese village.

Volunteer in Belize

The special Marine (海洋的) Conservation volunteer program is based on a private island 16 miles off the coast of Placencia in Southern Belize. Help preserve an easily-broken marine ecosystem by diving (潜水) and collecting data on amazing marine life.

• Program fees are $1,050 for 1 week.

• Volunteers are accommodated on a private island off the coast of mainland Belize.

Volunteer in Croatia

Choose from a wide range of trusted Croatia volunteer programs, including Youth Support, Special Needs Support (for people with mental or physical problems), Animal Care and Marine Conservation. Volunteer work in Croatia is based in the coastal center of Split.

• Program fees are $975 for 1 week.

• Volunteers are accommodated in a comfortable and modern dormitory-style hotel.

1. What do Volunteer in Peru and Volunteer in Bali have in common?

A．They need volunteers with medical skills.	B．Teaching and care programs are included.
C．Volunteer work is based on a private island.	D．They offer several different accommodation choices.

2. What skill is needed for volunteers to work in Belize?

A．Teaching English.

B．Organizing events.

C．Diving in the sea.

D．Nursing patients.

3. Which is probably suitable for a volunteer hoping to give support to the disabled?

A．Volunteer in Peru.

B．Volunteer in Bali.

C．Volunteer in Belize.

D．Volunteer in Croatia.

2 . While Alice has her adventures in the Wonderland, you can have your own as well this summer. British contemporary artist Philip Colbert has created a Lobster (龙虾) Wonderland in Changsha, Hunan Province.

Date: July 15

Location: Changsha International Finance Square (Changsha IFS)

About Philip Colbert

His globally welcomed lobster series has won the hearts of a large number of followers. The artist, with a master’s in philosophy, takes lobster as his second personality.

Through large installations, public art theme exhibition and new media art, the artist has introduced works from galleries and created a surreal art scenery in city’s public space with a combination of pop art and local culture.

Features

In Changsha IFS, Colbert’s exhibition, which is the London-based artist’s first large-scale outdoor public art installations, has three major sectors, showcasing his large installations, sculptures and new media arts as well as the special works created for the event.

The opening ceremony, an art carnival, saw the debut (首次登台) of a 12-meter-long Lobster Taikonaut specially made by Colbert. His Lobster Flower and Lobster Shark also found their way in the parade. At the southwest square, people can find Lobster Fountain towering 12 meters and enjoy two major theme sectors, Lobster Island and Lobster Skate Park.

Lobster Rainbow, a lobster breaking through a roof with a rainbow behind it, is the artist’s brand-new work for Changsha IFS. In his works, such as Daydreamer, Colbert also expresses his wish of narrowing the distance between art pieces and people.

1. What is Philip Colbert well known for?

A．Alice Wonderland.	B．Shark experience.
C．Lobster series.	D．Rainbow story.

2. What can we learn about the exhibition according to the text?

A．It took place in the open air.

B．There was no special works for the event.

C．People can enjoy lobster fountain and lake.

D．Lobster Island is the artist’s brand-new work for Changsha IFS.

3. Where can the text probably be found?

A．A shopping brochure.

B．An art magazine.

C．A science report.

D．A fashion advertisement.

3 . DISCOVER WEEDON ISLAND’S ANCIENT PAST

If you are interested in archaeology, experience hands-on archaeology at Weedon Island Preserve, one of Florida’s exceptional archaeological sites. AWIARE offers one-week camp focused on archaeology for kids entering Grade 1 and 5. Students will learn about the basic archaeology through hands-on, interactive classroom projects, outdoor activities, and a visit to an archaeological site in the Tampa Bay area.

Day 1-2 Followed by engaging icebreaker activities and team-building exercises, participants will attend the speeches delivered by the world-known archaeologists. Dr. Robert Austin and Dr. John Arthur will respectively give speeches about the site and local history of the Tampa Bay area. The days will conclude with basic training on excavation techniques and tools, setting the groundwork for hands-on involvement in the archaeological exploration ahead.

Day 3-4 Participants will explore local historic sites long-covered by plants and learn how archaeologists survey sites using direct measurements, digital cameras, careful notes, and hand-held GPS units. This trip will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the environment in which these sites were created.

Day 5-7 Participants will be involved in assisting AWIARE researchers in excavation, recording data, screening sediment, and collecting artifacts, bone, and samples. What’s more, You will also help sorting and processing artifacts from the excavation and other sites in the Tampa Bay area.

Date: August 10-16, 2024

Time: 9: 00 am-5: 00 pm

Expedition cost: $300 per participant, which includes daily lunch at the AWIARE Research Station. Return campers receive a 20% discount.

Registration is now open for the Hands-On Archaeology Camps.

1. Who can be the target audience for the camp?

A．Students in primary school.	B．Kids interested in UK history.
C．Tourists interested in Weedon Island.	D．Undergraduates majoring in archaeology.

2. What will participants probably do on August 13, 2024?

A．Help improve the site’s environment.	B．Help reconstruct ancient objects.
C．Assist professional excavations.	D．Explore vegetation-covered local historic sites.

3. How much is the cost for two kids coming back this year?

A．$240

B．$480.

C．$600.

D．$720.

4 . New York Times best-selling author Susan Casey travelled globally, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She takes us on an interesting journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom. Throughout this journey, she learned how important the deep is to the future of the planet, and how necessary it is that we understand and protect it. The Underworld is Susan Casey’s most beautiful and thrilling book, a wonderful show of the natural world.

Event location: The lecture and book signing (签名) will be held at the Linda Hall Library,5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

Event time: Thursday, January 14th,7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Book signing: Hard copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Rainy Day Books. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.

Admission package (admits one)

Click to order tickets through the Kauffman Center. Admission is $40.00 plus Kauffman ticket fee and includes one hardcover of the book and one admission ticket. Reserved seating.

Please note: Attendees (参与者) will receive their books as they arrive at this event. Your electronic ticket will be needed for event entry and to receive your hardcover of the book as you arrive.

Disclaimer (免责声明): All Rainy Day Books Author Event sales are final and non-refundable.

1. What is the topic of Susan Casey’s book?

A．A show of the heights of the earth.	B．Some discoveries made by explorers.
C．Some measures to protect the ocean.	D．Journey s to the depths of the ocean.

2. What kind of event is it?

A．A lecture and book signing.	B．A discussion between readers.
C．A sales meeting of a new book.	D．A party of celebrating the success.

3. What should attendees do with their electronic tickets?

A．Return them to the Kauffman Center.	B．Get a discount of the book with them.
C．Get hardcovers of the book with them.	D．Exchange them with other book lovers.

5 . MicroSD cards are common in smartphones, tablets, and action cameras. Finding the right microSD card doesn’t have to be difficult — we can help you find the best microSD cards for your needs.

Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card

This microSD card can handle the needs of nearly any device and any type of user, and it offers the fastest speeds and highest storage of the cards we considered while keeping a low price tag. The write speed isn’t provided for this microSD card, which isn’t uncommon — manufacturers often focus on read speed instead because it’s where you’ll notice a la g if there is any.

SanDisk 256GB Extreme Memory Card

Bob Sacha, a photographer and associate professor of video storytelling, recommends getting a card like this one. “This card may have a lower read speed and write speed, but it works in all the cameras I use,” he says. This microSD card is also shockproof, waterproof, and able to withstand high temperatures, which makes it suitable for action cameras.

SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory Card

If you’re into portable gaming, and are planning on keeping more than a game or two on hand at any given time, you’ll need enough storage to back that up. The SanDisk Ultra 512GB is just a version of our pick for Switch gaming with more storage, since the read and write speeds are perfectly fine for gaming. It also has plenty of storage to work with a 4kdrone (无人机) or a home security camera.

PNY U3 Pro Elite 512GB MicroSD Card

Where write speed really comes into play is when you’re recording video. That’s also when you’ll want to pay attention to the video class, which measures the minimum levels of write speed for recording video. Ultra-high-speed class is a number inside a U on the front of the card. A U1 card should be able to handle 1080p recording without any issues, but if you want to record 4K, get a U3 card like the PNY Pro Elite.

1. What is special about Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card?

A．The fastest speed.	B．The highest storage.
C．An affordable price.	D．No write speed.

2. Which of the following is not the feature of SanDisk 256GB Extreme?

A．Shockproof.	B．Waterproof.
C．High speed.	D．Temperature-resistant.

3. Which microSD card is recommended for 4K video recording?

A．SanDisk Ultra 512GB Memory Card.

B．SanDisk 256GB Extreme Memory Card.

C．PNY U3 Pro Elite 512GB MicroSD Card.

D．Samsung EVO Select MicroSD Memory Card.

7 . The Best Places for Camping Near Portland

Lost Lake

With 148 campsites, Lost Lake has plenty of room for everyone who wants to go camping near Portland. In addition to a place to park up for the night, the park also has numerous trails to explore, a public boat launch and a fishing dock(码头). But there are no electrical connections available.

Price: Tent sites range from $29- $32 depending on their location.

The Vintages Trailer Resort

Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, camping in a vintage trailer can be a lot of fun, offering a unique lodging experience. It is a pretty luxurious experience, with terrycloth robes, pour-over coffee, and breathtaking views of the neighboring vineyards. There are plenty things to do in the surrounding valley, but primarily it is one of the nation’s top wine-producing regions.

Price: Each trailer varies.

Beaver Campground

Located in between huge old maple trees and sycamores(悬铃木), Beaver Campground makes a great place to stay. The surrounding forest is a great place to explore, and as the campgrounds are small, with only 24 campsites, you will really feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere.

Price: Between $20- $100 a night.

Oxbow Regional Park

One of the most picturesque places to go camping, the perfect place for swimming, rafting, fishing and much more, the park offers 74 drive-up campsites, each of which comes with a picnic table, fire pit, and cooking grill, and there are also 12 RV sites.

Price: $22 a night

1. What can you do in the Lost Lake?

A．Swim in the lake.	B．Use your rice cooker.
C．Take part in water activities.	D．Explore the surrounding forest.

2. Where will a wine lover most want to go?

A．Lost Lake.	B．Beaver Campground.
C．The Vintages Trailer Resort.	D．Oxbow Regional Park.

3. What can be known about the price of the four places?

A．Beaver Campground charges the most.

B．Price ranges from place to place.

C．All places carry out the same pricing policy.

D．Oxbow Regional Park enjoys the lowest price.

8 . Animal volunteering abroad is the perfect opportunity for animal lovers who want to do something good while traveling. Here are several programs.

Leatherback Turtle Ambassador

Our main mission is to protect endangered sea turtles such as the leatherback sea turtle and the green sea turtle. By working with locals and environmental education programs, we will be able to educate people on the importance of protecting the valuable sea ecosystem.

Location: Limon, Costa Rica

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: basic English

Fee: 266€ per week

Wildlife Shelter Carer

Every year, hundreds of thousands of native animals are injured or become sick, often because of interaction with people or pets. Our wildlife shelters have rescued sick, injured native wildlife and loved them back to health to be returned to the natural environment. Since we receive no funding from governments, the shelters rely on the donations of volunteers and the public.

Location: New South Wales, Australia

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: fluent English

Fee: 706€ per week

Thai Elephant Sanctuary

Our program helps domesticated elephants rescued from a life of working on the streets or logging and provides care to rescued elephant population. The program has won numerous awards for its ethical contribution to the assistance of Thai Elephants. The team have rescued dozens of elephants and given them shelters in beautiful, open spaces.

Location: Phetchaburi province, Thailand

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: fluent English

Fee: 647€ per week

Force-free Horse Sanctuary Assistant

Are you passionate about horses and eager to make a positive impact on horse welfare? Join our incredible Force-Free Horse Sanctuary Program, where you’ll become part of a devoted team caring for our beautiful horses. Through positive reinforcement and force-free horsemanship skills, you’ll help improve the lives of these magnificent animals.

Location: Atajate, Spain

Requirements: Age: 14-50; Language skill: basic English or basic Spanish

Fee: 392€ per week

1. Which program costs least per week?

A．Leatherback Turtle Ambassador.	B．Wildlife Shelter Carer.
C．Thai Elephant Sanctuary.	D．Force-free Horse Sanctuary Assistant.

2. What can you do in the program of Wildlife Shelter Carer?

A．Advocate protecting sea animals.

B．Attend to animals in poor condition.

C．Adopt endangered animals as your pets.

D．Acquire complicated horsemanship skills.

3. Where can you volunteer if you are a 15-year-old English speaker?

A．Limon, Costa Rica.	B．New South Wales, Australia.
C．Phetchaburi province, Thailand.	D．Atajate, Spain.

9 . Yellowstone Poster Exhibition to Be on View at UW’s Coe Library

A first-of-its-kind exhibition that focuses on the history of Yellowstone National Park posters will be on display at the University of Wyoming’s Coe Library beginning Tuesday, February 1.

“Wonderland Illustrated” will present posters and poster-style illustrations of the park spanning from the 1870s through 2022. The exhibition will be located on Level 3 of Coe Library. It will be on view through Tuesday, May 31.

The exhibition takes place at the same time as this year’s 150th anniversary of the creation of Yellowstone National Park. The posters in the exhibition serve the purpose of both advertising and art.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Yellowstone collectors Jack and Susan Davís, and Larry and Thea Lancaster to bring this exhibition to the University of Wyoming as part of year-long celebrations recognizing Yellowstone’s 150th anniversary,” says Tamsen Hert, head of UW Libraries’ Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections. “This exhibition involves the history of printing, art, photography and advertising over 16 decades. The images reproduced are found on travel brochures, postcards and maps—many of which are held in our collections.”

One poster from the exhibition—Henry Wellge’s “Yellowstone National Park” from1904—was recently purchased with donated funds and is now part of UW Libraries’ Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections. Wellge, a productive bird’s-eye-view artist, designed the piece for the Northern Pacific Railroad, which used it to advertise the park. This is a unique piece, as posters such as this one were printed on soft paper and very few have survived.

1. How long will the exhibition “Wonderland Illustrated” last?

A．Two weeks.

B．Three months.

C．Four months.

D．One year.

2. What is a purpose of the exhibition?

A．To remember a famous artist.	B．To raise fund for Coe Library.
C．To mark the anniversary of a national park.	D．To tell the history of the University of Wyoming.

3. What do we know about the 1904 poster Henry Wellge designed?

A．It is rare in the world.	B．It is in black and white.
C．It is printed on cloth.	D．It is owned by a professor.