1 . When you study abroad in France, you can expect to be treated the same as your native classmates, whether in a lecture or a discussion class.

While you can study abroad in France and concentrate on nearly any subject, it’s the students with a passion for the arts, architecture and history that rush to the country in the largest numbers. And that’s no shock, considering that France has been the center of the arts for centuries. As students of the arts, you will have to make careful use of your time, given all that France has to offer:

● Visit the Louvre to view the works of French artists such as Monet, Matisse and Renoir;

● Read the works of such French literary geniuses as Baudelaire, Proust and Voltaire;

● Listen to the music of Debussy, or more contemporary (当代的) artists like Air and Daft Punk.France is also a main destination for architecture students, as you will see architecture in nearly every style:

● The Gothic Chateau de Chambord, built in the 1500s;

● Place Dauphine built in 1607 in Baroque style;

● The post-modern housing development, Marne-la- Vallee.

History students will find that France has been where the action is for quite some time. Over the course of the centuries, it has been the stage for the most important developments in the history of mankind, including the French Revolution, the rise of Napoleon and the rise of the Fifth Republic under President Charles de Gaulle. It was also the site of the D-Day invasion (诺曼底登陆) of World War II.

As a possible study abroad location, France has a lot to offer, because the combination of educational institutions , arts and culture, and national history are second to none.

1. What can we learn about studying abroad in France from the text?

A．Students from China are usually treated badly.

B．There are many lectures and discussion classes.

C．Few students choose to study in France.

D．France is the best place for students who love the arts.

2. According to the text, you can see many kinds of architecture in France, such as ________ .
① post-modern housing developments ② Baroque style buildings ③ the Big Ben ④ Gothic architecture

A．①②③

B．①③④

C．①②④

D．②③④

3. The text is most likely taken from________.

A．a history book	B．a study abroad website
C．an architecture advertisement	D．a fashion magazine

3 . Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers an excellent opportunity for teens to get involved and make a difference in their community by volunteering within a variety of summer youth programs. Summer Teen volunteers assist with activities under the guidance of experienced staff and gain valuable leadership skills. In the summer, teens can apply to volunteer in the following programs:

Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer

Program Dates: June 14 — August 12

Location(s): Kelly, Poplar Bridge. Running, Smith. Sunrise and Westwood parks

Information: Help facilitate opportunities to play and lead playground participants (in grades 2—6) in games, sports, arts and crafts, and make new friendships.

Mini View Volunteer

Program Dates: June 14 — August 6

Location: Valley View Kindergarten

Information: Help to assist with the supervision (监管) of children in a social occasion.

The View Volunteer

Program Dates: June 14 — August 6

Location: Valley View Elementary School

Information: Help to assist with supervision of 2nd—5th graders in a social recreational setting.

Camp Kota Junior Counselor

Program Dates: June 14 — August 9

Location: East Bush Lake

Information: Help campers (in grades 4—6) learn basic outdoor skills while meeting new friends, singing crazy songs and having tons of fun.

To apply, fill out a Parks and Recreation 2021 Summer Teen Volunteer Application. Please be sure to answer all questions and indicate all program(s) of interest. Applicants will be contacted via email with next steps after March 31, 2021. Contact us by phone (952-563-8877) or e-mail at parksiec@BloomingtonMN.gov for more information.

1. What benefit can volunteers get from the programs?

A．Making the community different	B．Becoming an experienced staff member.
C．Acquiring useful leadership skills.	D．Getting opportunities for college.

2. Which program suits you if you can deal with preschool kids well?

A．Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer	B．Mini View Volunteer.
C．The View Volunteer.	D．Camp Kota Junior Counselor.

3. What should you do to apply for the opportunity?

A．Fill in an application form.	B．Answer questions via an interview.
C．Clarify your program(s) of interest by phone.	D．Contact the organizers on March 31.

4 . Which TV programme will the speakers watch?

A．A talk show.

B．A tennis match.

C．A volleyball match.

5 . Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world participate in the presentation of the Future For Nature (FFN) Award, an honorable international award.

The Future For Nature aims to:

• Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wildlife.

• Encourage winners to sustain their dedicated work.

·• Help winners to raise their profiles, extend their professional network and strengthen their funding basis.

Benefits

• The winners each receive 50,000 euros and may make their own decision to spend the money in the service of nature conservation.

• FFN offers the winners a platform and brings their stories to the attention of conservationists, financiers and a wide audience, allowing them to increase their impact and gain more access to funds.

• FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Qualifications

The candidate (候选人):

• Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 28th of August 2005.

• Is able to explain his/her conservation work in fluent English (written and spoken)

• Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.

• Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the Award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.

Additional Remarks

For the 2024 Future For Future Awards, we are again searching for natural leaders, who have proven that they can make a difference in species’ survival.

From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees (被提名者) will be selected. These applicants will be asked to provide additional information, which will be used to select the final Awardees. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.

Application Process: Apply online through the Apply Now link.

Application Deadline: 28^th August, 2023

1. Which is one of the aims of the Future For Nature?

A．To aid more green groups	B．To fund academic education.
C．To inspire conservation efforts.	D．To raise environmental awareness.

2. The winners will get the chance to _______.

A．consult top specialists	B．meet those who are of the same ambition
C．benefit the local community	D．promote self-created platforms

3. To apply for the 2024 Future For Nature Awards, candidates must ________.

A．meet the age requirement	B．apply via mail by the deadline
C．turn in the application in English	D．provide additional personal information

6 . Four Summer Programs in Alaska for High Schoolers

Brown Environmental Leadership Lab

Brown University       

Grades: 9th, 10th and 11th   Program Cost: $5810

Application Deadline: March 25th

Eligibility (报名资格): All 9-11th grade students are encouraged to apply.

This two-week program is a great way to learn how you can be socially and environmentally responsible in your own neck of the woods.

ANSEP Acceleration Academy

University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

Grades: 9th and 10th          Program Cost: $1508

Application Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: To apply, the minimum pre-condition is Intermediate Algebra, but the preferred placement is Calculus (微积分) or higher.

Spend five weeks diving into your future STEM degree on UAA’s campus.

Della Keats Health Sciences

University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

Grades: 11th                  Program Cost: $0

Application Deadline: March 1st

Eligibility: Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: Member of an ethnic minority background, non-native English speaker, and member of a low-income household.

In this intensive four-week course, you will take a tour of healthcare careers you can pursue at UAA. If making a lasting impact in medicine is your dream, visit the program’s website today to learn more.

Service Adventures

The Wrangell Mountains       

Grades: 9th, 10th, and 11th   Program Cost: $5850

Application Deadline: March 31st

Eligibility: All 9-11th grade students are encouraged to apply.

Work and live at the base of the Wrangell Mountains in an Athabascan Native village for three weeks. In this program, students will learn carpentry and power tool skills to participate in construction projects, ranging from home repair to woodshed building. You will live off the land and witness the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.

1. What do ANSEP Acceleration Academy and Della Keats Health Sciences have in common?

A．The program cost.	B．The lasting time.
C．The application deadline.	D．The requirements for applicants.

2. What can students do in Service Adventures?

A．Acquire medical knowledge.	B．Take a STEM course.
C．Visit a healthcare center.	D．Repair some houses.

3. Which statement about these four programs is true?

A．Service Adventures will last for three weeks.

B．Students in Grade 10 can apply for all programs.

C．Brown Environmental Leadership Lab costs the most.

D．You may apply for Della Keats Health Sciences on March 31st.

7 .

Come to Austria! Soll is a village in the mountains in western Austria. And Post Hotel is clean and not expensive. It is opened by a local family. Temperatures (温度) in summer are usually from 20℃ to 25℃ in the daytime, but much cooler by evening.

Enjoy Thailand! When you visit Bangkok in Thailand, don’t miss the early morning river boat trip to the Floating ( 漂 浮 ) Market just outside the city. There you will find many kinds of fruits and vegetables. You can pay for them when you sit in your boat. Don’t forget your hat. It may be as hot as 40℃ at noon.

Visit Hawaii! Maybe the most beautiful place in Hawaii is Kauai. You can visit its long, sandy beaches in the south and west of the island, and mountains and forests in the north, but don’t be surprised if it rains in the center of the island. Daytime temperatures there are usually around 24℃ to 26℃ by the sea, and only a little cooler by late evening.

1. What are the ads above about?

A．Shopping.

B．Food.

C．Travel.

D．Hotels.

2. Which place will you choose if you want to visit both mountains and beaches?

A．Soll.

B．Bangkok.

C．Vienna.

D．Kauai.

3. What can we know from the ads?

A．The hottest travel place is Soll.

B．Maybe it often rains in the center of Kauai.

C．The Floating Market is in the middle of Bangkok.

D．Post Hotel in Austria is clean but its price is high.