1 . Urban gardens are valuable assets to communities. They provide green spaces to grow sustainable food, build community cohesion（凝聚力）, make new friends, connect with the earth, and much more. So, let's check out our list of 4 inspiring urban gardens in the US.
Gotham Greens
Where: New York Chicago
What: Gotham Greens first started in Brooklyn and now has four locations in New York City and Chicago. Their flagship farm in Brooklyn produces over 100, 000 pounds of greens per year. But it doesn't just produce healthy local vegetables. It is using high-tech greenhouses with solar panels to make sure the food grown is healthy and sustainable.
Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students
Where: Baltimore, Maryland
What: The Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students （BUGS）program encourages students to get their hands dirty and plant vegetables through their after-school and summer programs. Many of these kids don't have access to green spaces, and have never had the opportunity to grow food.
ReVision Urban Farm
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
What: ReVision Urban Farm in Boston works in partnership with the ReVision Family Home—a shelter for 22 homeless parents and their kids. The farm provides these families with information on healthy eating, and access to the farm's fresh vegetables. The organization also provides job training to help families escape the cycle of poverty.
Swale
Where: New York
What: Swale, a floating food forest located on a large boat, is an innovative project meant to inspire citizens to rethink the relationship between our cities and our food. This urban garden serves as both a living art exhibit and an educational farm. Food forests are sustainable gardens that include vegetables, fruit, nut trees, bushes, herbs, and vines-each one complementing the other in a symbiotic（共生的）relationship.
1. What does the BUGS program mainly do?| A．Provide job training for students. |
| B．Use high-tech greenhouses to grow healthy food. |
| C．Create a sustainable garden on a large boat. |
| D．Offer students the opportunity to grow vegetables. |
| A．Gotham Greens. | B．Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students. |
| C．ReVision Urban Farm. | D．Swale. |
| A．Chicago. | B．Baltimore. |
| C．Boston. | D．New York. |
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1. Where does the man enjoy getting his news from?
| A．The TV. | B．The radio. | C．The Internet. |
| A．Art news. | B．Sports news. | C．Business news. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Casual. | C．Unfavorable. |
5 . Program Operations Internship (实习)
Responsibilities:
Research and outreach to potential nonprofit partners
Providing basic customer service to the nonprofit network
Supporting special projects for program operations plans
Assisting in database maintenance
What you will gain:
Customer engagement skills with impactful nonprofits
Experience analyzing reporting data in a professional setting
Teamwork and problem-solving opportunities
Work alongside fun-loving, smart, and warm-hearted colleagues
What we need from you:
Ability to give 20-30 hours weekly during business hours (8 am-6 pm)
Ability to commute (通勤) to our Old Town Alexandria office
Personable, smart, hardworking, and hungry to learn how a leading nonprofit works
Submit resume and cover letter to Irene@good 360.org.
1. Which of the following isn’t mentioned as a responsibility?| A．Researching ability. |
| B．Working experience. |
| C．Communication skills. |
| D．Computer-operating ability. |
| A．Job payment |
| B．Engaging with people |
| C．Bettering data analyzing ability |
| D．Advancing problem-solving ability |
| A．ask around |
| B．make a phone call |
| C．pay a visit in person |
| D．connect through the web |
6 . The STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum, a wildlife rescue center, and a shelter for endangered and illegally-traded foreign animals confiscated (没收) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It carries out the mission “Preservation through Education” by educating visitors about the preservation of the environment and the inter-dependence of all living things.
Field trips
STAR Eco Station hosts field trips for schools and camps throughout Southern California. Each field trip lasts two hours, consisting of a one-hour gathering and a one-hour tour of the facility, with lessons associated with California State Science Standards.
Throughout the field trip, students learn about the latest developments in environmental protection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems. The students also receive an up-close and hands-on experience with our rescued foreign wildlife. The tour includes different environmental exhibits that showcase the ways students can help protect animals in the wild.
Field trips are offered on weekdays only, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12 p.m.-2 p.m. The rate is $6 per visitor, both child and adult, with a $120 minimum. We offer one free adult per 10 children for groups of 40 or more. Maximum capacity is 120 people per field trip.
Public tours
Guided tours of the STAR Eco Station introduce visitors to over two hundred rescued foreign wildlife. Each tour is led by an Eco Station staff member, and features fun animal facts, hands-on animal encounters, surprising rescue stories, environmental exhibits, and original approaches to going green. Visitors may only see the animals on a guided tour, for both your safety and the safety of our animals.
The guided tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Public tours are offered on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3 p.m.). Our guided public tours start every hour on the hour. Visitors are served on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. However, tours may sell out. We suggest larger groups schedule a private tour.
Note:
Our regular public tours times are subject to change without notice. Please call in advance for the most up-to-date information.
1. The STAR Eco Station aims to ________ .| A．help research wildlife abroad | B．raise awareness of wildlife protection |
| C．collect money for animal shelters | D．provide a knowledge of unusual animals |
| A．Make a speech on the environment. | B．Take part in foreign wildlife rescue. |
| C．Get to know why species get endangered. | D．Learn how living things affect each other. |
| A．large groups are served first | B．it is available on weekdays |
| C．its time could change | D．booking is needed |
7 . To attract more applicants, many schools now offer extra benefits to be enjoyed by all their students.
Michigan Technological University in Houghton
Taking advantage of the cold winter weather, Michigan Technological University sets itself apart with its ski resort (胜地), Mont Ripley, which is accessible (可使用的) and free for all students. Instead of hitting the campus gym, you’ll be able to get your exercise outside.
University of Missouri in Columbia
At the University of Missouri, you can enjoy one of the best campus recreational centers in the country. It features an “indoor beach” complete with a waterfall and a lazy river, as well as a full-service spa.
New York University, Manhattan
If you’re a fan of museums, NYU is the perfect university for you. Not only will you be located in the heart of a city featuring some of the best museums in the world, but the university will provide you with free admission to many of them. These include the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum and the Frick Collection.
Seton Hall University, South Orange
If you’re stressing out about the extra cost of technology when you start college, Seton Hall has something great to offer you: All incoming freshmen are given free computers through the university’s Mobile Computing Program. Then, after two years, they receive new, updated computers designed to carry them through graduation and beyond.
High Point University in High Point
If you see yourself quickly tiring of dining-hall food, the university has a great option: a private steakhouse for students. It’s a first-class restaurant, called 1924 PRIME.
Students are allowed one five-course meal each week, which would normally amount to about $50. The campus also offers free ice cream from a campus ice-cream truck, a free movie theater and a big store.
1. What activity does Mont Ripley offer to students?| A．Sailing. | B．Skiing. | C．Skating. | D．Swimming. |
| A．New York University. | B．Michigan Technological University. |
| C．Seton Hall University. | D．High Point University. |
| A．It offers free meals to students. | B．It opens one day each week. |
| C．It is run by several students. | D．It is a high-quality restaurant. |
8 . River Beach Community now offers various programs free of charge. Please call (608) 7898640 for details.
Coping Skills
Tuesdays; December 8, December 22 1 p. m. -2 p.m. on www.Zoom.com
Do you need a little help coping with life? Don’t we all? Come and join us for casual conversation and helpful information.We will discuss a variety of topics, including healthy ways to cope with change and life transitions as we age.
Fill Your Cup
Fill Your Cup is a personalized one-hour session held on Mondays or Thursdays. Looking for a way to be social while still being safe? This program is designed to help you recharge your batteries in a way suitable for you. Bring your coffee and we’ll chat! Bring your exercise shoes and we can stretch together! Whatever helps you “fill your cup”, we can figure out a plan together.
Connect 2 Nature
Fridays; December 4, December 18 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.on www.Lifesize. com
Join us as we explore a range of topics related to nature and discover how the environment impacts our health and well-being. We will learn from local experts and share in casual conversation about all things environmental.
New Device Tech Help
Thursdays; December 3, December 17 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
New Site at St. Andrews Street (if open, please call before attending!)
Do you have questions about a new device or just need some help with your device? Bring in your cell phone, tablet, iPad, or any other technology item that you may have and La Crosse Library staff will be ready to help with your questions.
1. How can participants benefit from Fill Your Cup?| A．By taking stretching exercises alone. |
| B．By designing team plans to improve skills. |
| C．By enjoying friendly talks with free drinks. |
| D．By enlarging social circle in a relaxing way. |
| A．Coping Skills | B．Fill Your Cup |
| C．Connect 2 Nature | D．New Device Tech Help |
| A．They feature online activities. |
| B．They promote social interaction. |
| C．They provide professional instructions. |
| D．They advocate environmental protection. |
9 . The Complete Guide to Alberta’s Icefields Parkway
Introduction
The 144-mile Icefields Parkway is one of Canada’s most scenic road trip routes(路线) and is a must for visitors to Alberta. It has dozens of viewpoints where you can see glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, forests, and valleys. The parkway starts in Jasper National Park, and travels south to near Lake Louise, in Banff National Park. Most travelers will approach the parkway from Jasper National Park, though. The Icefields Parkway is open throughout the year, but most travelers will prefer to drive it in the warmer months.
Stops to Make Along the Way
Athabasca Falls: Around 30 kilometres south of Jasper, the 75-foot waterfalls are not exceptionally high, but they run with a large amount of water, making them some of the most impressive waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies.
Sunwapta Falls: Fed by the Athabasca Glacier, the Sunwapta Falls are divided into the upper and lower sections. The upper waterfalls are easily accessible, but you need to hike a short distance to get to the lower waterfalls. The lower waterfalls are definitely worth the walk if you want to escape the crowds in the summer. Sunwapta Falls are about 34 miles from Jasper.
Where to Get Supplies
If you’re spreading this road trip over more than one day, stock up on snacks in Jasper or Lake Louise and fill up your tank there, too. There are no major towns between Jasper and Lake Louise. In summer, there are a few places to eat and stay along the way, but prices tend to be high because of the lack of competition and the area’s remoteness.
Want to go there to have fun? Please contact us for more information.
1. Where will most people begin the Icefields Parkway?| A．In Lake Louise. | B．In Sunwapta. | C．In Jasper National Park. | D．In Banff National Park. |
| A．The beautiful Athabasca Glacier. | B．The lower sections of Sunwapta Falls. |
| C．The beautiful Lake Louise. | D．The beautiful town of Jasper. |
| A．The food in Jasper is very delicious. | B．There are no towns along the way. |
| C．There are no places to eat along the way. | D．The food is expensive along the way. |
10 . Put simply, I firmly believe that learning different languages will make you look great when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak this language. The list below is four Apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel: Learn Languages
Babbel is a great language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It aims to help you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. Also, you need to pay a monthly subscription, but this will still be cheaper than taking lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo: Learn Languages For Free
The App has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem: Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the App lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Busuu: Learn English
This App is perfect if you want to learn English. If you become the VIP of Busuu, you can make the most of the resources. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
1. Which App suits best if you want to learn a language through communication?| A．Babbel. | B．Busuu. | C．Duolingo. | D．Tandem. |
| A．It is specially for English learning. | B．It is completely free to use. |
| C．It is unsuitable for beginners. | D．It is the most effective App. |
| A．They cover all languages. | B．They focus on grammar. |
| C．They contain many tests. | D．They are free to download. |
