1 . Tiger Tiger Burning Bright!

by Fiona Waters

Including a different poem for each day of the year, this beautiful book brings together different poetry encouraged by the animal kingdom. There are old and new poems from all over the world, by poets including Lewis Carroll and Grace Nichols — as well as lots of wonderful artwork.

Dear Ugly Sisters

by Laura Mucha

The first collection from exciting new poet Laura includes all kinds of topics, such as science, space, and classic stories. Other poems are inspired by events that influence us today, such as Dear Key Workers, which impresses respect for those who have helped us all during the coronavirus pandemic (新冠状病毒流行病).

The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice

by A. F. Harrold

There’s all kinds of unexpected advice in this poetry book, whether you want to know about breakfast or parrots. Bringing together lots of silly poems by A. F. Harrold, it also includes fun illustrations (插画) by Mini Grey.

On The Move

by Michelle Rosen

illustrated by Quentin Blake

Two former children’s Laureates have joined forces to create this book. Michelle Rosen has taken inspiration from his childhood and family history, as well as stories of Migration from all over the world to create poems that will leave you with lots to think about.

1. Which of the following books is animal-related?

A．The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice	B．Tiger Tiger Burning Bright!
C．Dear Ugly Sisters	D．On The Move

2. Whose book describes events that influence people today?

A．Fiona Waters’s.

B．A. F. Harrold’s.

C．Laura Mucha’s.

D．Michelle Rosen’s.

3. Which book is based on the author’s childhood?

A．The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice	B．Tiger Tiger Burning Bright!
C．Dear Ugly Sisters	D．On The Move

4. Who is maybe a painter?

A．Mini Grey.

B．A. F. Harrold.

C．Fiona Waters.

D．Michelle Rosen.

5. What do the four books have in common?

A．They are all based on the author’s own stories.	B．They all collect traditional stories.
C．They all give readers lots of advice.	D．They are all poetry books.

3 . Road Trip Apps You Need Before You Leave

Best App for Route Planning

Ever wonder how do livery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It’s because they’re using an app like Road Warrior to plan their routes to be as efficient as possible. However, while many other route planning apps only take things like traffic into account, Road Warrior includes lots of other time-sucking details. The subscription options start at $10 per month.

Best App for Gas Prices

Gas prices have been something of a catastrophe recently, so travelers are naturally focused on finding the lowest rates whenever possible. GasBuddy is one of the most popular apps for locating affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Simply enter the starting point and destination, and then watch as all of the cheapest gas prices along your route pop up. Like many apps, there is a free version, as well as a premium(额外费用) option with added features.

Best App for Planning Sightseeing

For people who aren’t totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the Road Trippers app is an absolute must-have. Users can pan their trip from start to finish with as many as 150 waypoints stops when using the premium version of the app, which costs $29.99 per year. It won’t let you miss the famous scenic spots along the way. It estimates fuel costs allows for RV drivers to customize routes friendly to their particular vehicle and lets the user cooperate with friends who are also on the road.

Best App for Family Games and Entertainment

Sure you could listen to music or watch movies, but sometimes it’s fun to throw it way back with classic travel games. The Plates Family Travel app is a modernized version of the classic license plate game. There also a map feature that shows you exactly where you saw all the license plates on your road trip. This app is available for Apple or Google devices for free.

1. Which app can help you save time?

A．GasBuddy.

B．Road Warrior.

C．RondTrippers.

D．Plates Family Travel.

2. Who is more likely to use GasBuddy?

A．Those who like playing games.	B．Those who need license plates.
C．Those who prefer a unique route.	D．Those who care about gas prices.

3. What is special about the Road Trippers app?

A．It is available free of charge.	B．It provides the shortest route.
C．It recommends tourist attractions.	D．It helps its users to make friends.

4 . 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

5 . Scotland is packed with beautiful places to visit and you could honestly spend months and months exploring everything this wonderful country has to offer! Next I’m going to take you through some of the best places to visit in Scotland, based on where we have personally visited so far!

Glen Coe

If you asked me where my favourite place to visit in all of Scotland is... I would say, Glen Coe. The whole area of Glen Coe constantly had my face in shock due to the beauty that I was witnessing. It’s just a stream of dramatic mountains, lakes, rugged beauty and more.

Fort William

Fort William is probably one of the most well-known places to visit in Scotland. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to being home to the UK’s tallest mountain: Ben Nevis. Fort William is also the starting point for one of the world’s most famous train rides: The Jacobite. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as the Hogwarts Express, and this train ride will take you through the beautiful countryside, crossing some iconic Harry Potter filming locations such as the Dumbledore’s Grave and the Glenfinnan Viaduct!

Isle Of Skye

This island feels totally different from other parts of Scotland and is truly rugged and ready! There are many hot spots to explore including the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen. I even stayed on a private island with its very own lighthouse, which was one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited and one of the most romantic places stay in Scotland.

Cairngorms National Park

This is the largest national park in the UK so it’s another popular place to visit in Scotland and it’s no surprise why. It’s absolutely beautiful and there’s so much happening at the Cairngorms National Park! From skiing or meeting local reindeers, you’ll not go bored and you’ll be surrounded by beauty the entire time.

1. Which place probably attracts Harry Potter fans most?

A．Glen Coe.	B．Isle Of Skye.
C．Cairngorms National Park.	D．Fort William.

2. What can you see in Cairngorms National Park?

A．The Jacobite.	B．Local reindeers.
C．The UK's tallest mountain.	D．A cool lighthouse.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A geography textbook.	B．A science journal.
C．A travel blog.	D．An autobiography.

6 . Lying in Victoria, Australia, Phillip Island Nature Park is a beautiful seaside holiday destination. Phillip Island provides a relaxing, adventurous and memorable costal holiday. Full of family attractions, friendly wildlife, sheltered swimming spots and beautiful beaches and bays, it is really hard to find a reason not to take a holiday.

Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm

A trip to Phillip Island wouldn’t be complete without visiting the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm. This amazing native wildlife attraction provides the opportunity to experience wild koalas in their natural environment. You will also enjoy very impressive water views, ancient buildings and lovely gardens. Perfect for a family day out!

Penguin Parade

The Penguin Parade on Phillip Island is Australia’s most popular wildlife attraction. Every sunset, wild little penguins appear from the sea and walk across the beach to their sand holes. Here you can experience this natural view that you will find nowhere else in the world.

OPENING TIME: 10 am
CLOSING TIME Varies. Closed on Christmas Day
3 Parks Pass

This ticket gives you entry to the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park, as well as entry to the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.

All tickets will have 12 months’ validity (有效期) from time of buying.

Tickets will be delivered to your e-mail box within 60 minutes of buying. Please print out all tickets and take them along with you to the attraction.

1. What can be enjoyed in Phillip Island Nature Park?

A．Fierce wildlife.	B．Charming beaches.
C．Outdoor swimming spots.	D．Various modern buildings.

2. What can we learn from Penguin Parade according to the passage?

A．It opens at 10 am every day.	B．It is opened to us all year around.
C．It is the most popular wildlife attraction.	D．It provides the chance to see wild penguins.

3. Which is true if you buy a 3 Parks Pass online?

A．You must use it within a year.	B．You must print it out in 60 minutes.
C．You can have it delivered to your house.	D．You can take your family along to the park.

7 . Events at London Canal Museum

There is plenty going on at London Canal Museum. We have regular monthly illustrated talks in the evening. We have summer boat trips through the long Islington Tunnel(隧道) on certain dates. We have occasional special days of activities for families or adults. We also occasionally offer roses and castles painting courses, and other events.

28th May

Summer Tunnel Trips from the museum through Islington Tunnel and back. Booking is online — click this link. A guide will travel on the boat and will explain the history as you cruise through the lengthy Tunnel.

31st May

Watery Wednesday an activity day for children, put on by our education team. Take a short boat trip! Suitable for ages 6-12 approximately. The theme is birds and butterflies, nature and the canal.

1st June

Illustrated talk: Saving the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals by David Dixon. An epic story of the major tasks involved. £8.90 adult, £6.50 child including museum admission.

Until 24th September

Exhibition: Brindley 300 A large exhibition produced by the National Waterways Museum now showing in London for the first time. James Brindley was born 301 years ago, he was a pioneer of canals and, together with the “Canal Duke”, of Bridgwater, he started the development of modern transport. His contribution to making this country a great industrial nation was great, and this exhibition celebrates his life and achievements.

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1. What will a child choose if he is interested in birds?

A．Summer Tunnel Trips	B．Watery Wednesday
C．Illustrated talk	D．Brindley 300

2. How much will you pay if your family (a couple and a kid) attend David Dixon’s talk?

A．£24.30

B．£15.40

C．£17.80

D．£13.00

3. Who does this exhibition celebrate in the para.5?

A．Canal Duke	B．James Brindley
C．David Dixon	D．Islington Tunnel

4. Where can you probably find this text?

A．In a poster.	B．In a travel book.
C．In an art magazine.	D．On the Internet.