1 . How Do I Book a Place on Airbnb?
When you book a place on Airbnb, you’re making arrangements to stay in someone’s home. Each host has their own style of hospitality (好客), starting with how they like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations, while others are comfortable letting you book their place instantly without waiting for approval.
1. Complete Your Profile
In either case, it’s important to know that Airbnb is a community that relies on trust. Complete your profile before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your profile should include photos and verifications (验证), especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo or verified ID in order to book.
2. Find the Right Place
With over 800, 000 unique listings around the world, you’ll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip.
When searching for a place, make sure to include your dates and number of guests to get the most accurate pricing. Read reviews, descriptions, house rules, and household appliances for each place to see if it’s the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you have any questions about their home.
3. Book It!
You’ve found the perfect place, and now it’s time to make it official. This is where the host’s preferred way of booking will determine how you’ll confirm your reservation.
Instant Book
For hosts who don’t want to approve each reservation, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these places right away.
Request to Book
Many hosts prefer to approve reservations before they’ re final. In this case, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, you’ll need to enter your payment details. Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do.
Pre-approvals and Special Offers
If you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a pre-approval or Special Offer. A pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book.
1. What tourists would like to order a place on Airbnb?| A．Those who prefer to be well served during the stay. |
| B．Those who want to experience staying at others’ homes. |
| C．Those who have a tight budget. |
| D．Those who like to feel others’ hospitality. |
| A．Because it shows the guest is trustable. | B．Because it helps find the right place. |
| C．Because it is a must for reservation. | D．Because it could speed up the process of approval. |
| A．The host can reject your request within 24 hours. |
| B．You need to pay in detail. |
| C．Your reservation will be confirmed by customer service staff. |
| D．You’ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. |
2 . The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius. We have over 5,000 members of all ages and from diverse walks of life. Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries.
JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s writing in new generations of readers. Students worldwide are invited to compete for scholarship awards.
2023 Contest Topic: Marriages and Proposals(求婚)
The 2023 Essay Contest topic is inspired by the theme of our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Pride and Prejudice.
Submissions
The deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 1, 2023. We will begin accepting submissions in February 2023.
Essay Contest Awards
First Place: $1, 000 scholarship, plus free registration and two nights’ lodging (住宿) for JASNA’s 2023 Annual General Meeting in Denver.
Second Place: $500 scholarship.
Third Place: $250 scholarship.
Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels.
Essay Format
Entries that do not follow the following requirements or arrive after the deadline will be disqualified.
·The essay must be written in English.
·The title of the essay should appear at the top of page one; further pages should be numbered on the top right; the student’s name must not appear on the essay.
·The essay must be 6-8 pages in length.
1. Which of the following is NOT correct about JASNA?| A．It is intended to encourage readers’ appreciation and understanding of Jane Austen’s works. |
| B．Its members of staff work on a voluntary basis with a shared mission. |
| C．It appeals to readers of different ages and from all walks of life. |
| D．Readers with JASNA membership all hold American or Canadian nationality. |
| A．$500 scholarship plus free meals. |
| B．A set of Jane Austen’s novels. |
| C．Free accommodation for two nights in Denver. |
| D．Opportunities to take part in a meeting. |
| A．Essays without the student’s name. |
| B．Essays written in two languages. |
| C．Essays submitted on May 31st, 2023. |
| D．Essays covering 7 pages. |
3 . Parks Canada, which manages nearly 11,000 campsites, says it has had six years of record-setting demand for camping reservations, and is expecting interest to be even higher this year.
Experienced campers at some of Canada’s top campgrounds know that time is of the essence if you’re looking to book, especially if you’re in pursuit of the country’s top campgrounds, such as Prince Albert National Park. Here’s everything you need to know to get your favourite spot for summer.
Make a new account before reservations open
Parks Canada has adopted a new reservation system. Your old Parks Canada account can’t be accessed anymore, so you will need to create a new account. Campers can make their new account ahead of time. Parks Canada has created a step-by-step guide to help you make a new account.
Make a note of the date your favourite campgrounds open for reservations
Parks Canada is using staggered (错开的) reservation dates for campgrounds. This means you may need to try for the front of the queue on more than one day if you’re hoping to obtain sites at more than one campground this summer. You can only have up to five campsites at a time in your shopping cart before being forced to check out. Reservations are open from March 13 to March 31.
Don’t forget: A Parks Canada campsite reservation doesn’t include the cost of daily admission to the park. Campers can pay the park admission fee when making their reservation, upon arrival to the park, or by purchasing a pass. Visitors under 17 years of age or newcomers to Canada get free entry.
1. What is essential to book the country’s top campsites?| A．Time. | B．Money. | C．Membership. | D．Guidance. |
| A．Purchase a pass. | B．Access an old account. |
| C．Queue respectively. | D．Check out immediately. |
| A．To introduce popular campgrounds. | B．To encourage campsite reservations. |
| C．To remind tourists of entry fee policies. | D．To inform tourists of reservation open dates. |
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5 . Welcome to our free resources for first aid (急救)
First-aid education has been included in the health curriculum for schools in England. Now, more children and young people will acquire the skills they need to save a life.
To celebrate the change, we’re launching a brand-new teaching website. It’s aimed at all schools in the UK.
We understand that, for some people, teaching first aid can be quite frightening — especially if you’ve never done it before. So, we’ve designed these free resources to help you confidently deliver lessons in line with the new curriculum.
Here’s how:
●Each first-aid skill focuses on one key action.
●The teaching resources provide you with all the guidance you need.
●The resources have easy-to-follow lesson plans that save you time in preparing for your classes.
This new interactive (互动的) learning website will include:
●a multimedia library with supporting materials you need for each lesson
●different learning activities for those aged 5-18
●a full curriculum mapping for the new requirements in England
How will it benefit learners?
Through all kinds of practical activities, learners will:
●have skills, confidence and willingness to act when someone needs first aid
●learn first aid for common injuries and what to do in a first-aid emergency
●develop basic life skills, including how to deal with challenging situations
●get other ideas such as kindness, safety and sharing learning with others
If you have any questions, please contact reducation@redcross.org.uk.
1. Who is the text written for?| A．Students. | B．Parents. |
| C．Teachers. | D．Doctors. |
| A．Making first aid learning fun. |
| B．Making first aid easy to teach. |
| C．Being based on life experiences. |
| D．Being open to learners of all ages. |
| A．They can treat various common injuries. |
| B．They can be quite willing to perform first aid. |
| C．They can gain basic medical knowledge. |
| D．They can build up confidence in challenging jobs. |
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7 . Hidden London--The City’s Lesser Known Delights
Dulwich Picture Gallery
As much an excuse to enjoy the village charms of Dulwich Village as to admire some delicate (精致的) Europe masterworks, this gallery is a southeast London fascination, which was founded in 1811. Join a free guided tour to the permanent (永久的) collection(3p.m. Saturday and Sunday),catch the latest temporary (临时的) exhibition and admire the lovely garden (open 1: 30 p. m. to 3: 30 p. m. Tuesdays)
Where: Gallery RD SE21 7AD
Train: West Dulwich
Temple Church
Featuring in the novel The Da Vinci Code and dating back to the late 12th century, it is one of the London’s oldest an holiest medieval (中世纪的) treasures. Built by the Knights Templar, the church is divided into the Round--which contains the statues of crusading (圣战的) knights, who tried to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the Middle Ages and the Chancel, where the priests and singers performing in church services sit.
Where: Temple EC4Y 7DE
Underground: Temple or Blackfriars
Chelsea Physic Garden
Endlessly satisfying the green-fingered, the plain curious or those eager to discover botanical (植物学的) interests in central London, this delightful walled garden was founded by the Apothecaries’ Society in the 17th century and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in London.
Where: 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HS
Underground: Sloane Square
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
Built between 1953 and 1958, the Estorick is the Britains only gallery devoted to Italian art. It draws together a fascinating collection of Futurist masterpieces from Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carra and others, who emphasised the importance of modern things, especially technology machines.
Where: 39a Canonbury Sq NI 2AN
Underground: Highbury Islington
1. When can you follow a free guide to visit Dulwich Picture Gallery?| A．3: 30 p.m. on Tuesday. | B．3 p.m. on Sunday. |
| C．1: 30 p.m. on Tuesday. | D．1: 30 p. m. on Saturday. |
| A．Dulwich Picture Gallery. | B．Temple Church |
| C．Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art | D．Chelsea Physic Garden |
| A．Highbury& Islington | B．Blackfriars |
| C．Sloane Square | D．West Dulwich |
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9 . International English Summer Camp for Teens in New York
International Junior English Summer Camp for Teens in New York City is located on Rose Hill campus of Fordham University founded in 1841. This camp offers learners aged 11 — 17 from all over the world the opportunity to improve their English language skills, explore the “Big Apple” and enjoy one of the world’s greatest cities and a varied and exciting activity program. We offer residential (居住的) and day camp programs.
Prices and Dates
Dates of the Junior Camp:
June 28 — August 2, 2020
All arrivals and departures are on Sundays. Program duration: from 1 to 5 weeks.
Fees
●Residential Camp Program fee:
1 week: $2,110
2 weeks: $ 4,120
3 weeks: $ 5,630
4 weeks: $7,455
5 weeks: $ 9,820
●Day Camp Program fee (Day Program is from Monday to Friday from 08:45-18:00)
1 week: $ 915
2 weeks: $ 1,580
3 weeks: $ 2,380
4 weeks: $ 3,080
5 weeks: $ 3,825
●Application fee: $ 100
●Guardianship fee: $ 105
Residential Program Fee includes:
●20 lessons per week in the mornings
●Residential accommodation in twin rooms
●All meals (day camp prices include lunch only)
●Outings, all its tickets included
●Afternoon and evening activity program
●Two-way airport transfers,
●Close consideration and 24-hour emergency telephone number
●Placement test
●Full Emergency Medical Insurance
●Leaving certificate
We don’t have application deadlines. Please note that the camp capacity is only 200 students and many parents and group leaders are “Early Birds” and make their decision 6 to 8 months in advance.
1. Which of the following can be the learners of the Summer Camp?| A．A five-year-old child. |
| B．A fifteen-year-old student. |
| C．A thirty-year-old man. |
| D．A sixty-year-old grandmother. |
| A．$2,380. | B．$ 2,480. | C．$2,485. | D．$2,585. |
| A．Learners can join morning activity program. |
| B．Learners will take at least 20 lessons. |
| C．Learners have to apply for it before the deadline. |
| D．Learners are required to pay extra for their meals. |
10 . School Activities for Kids and Teens
July is a month of fun－filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.
| Secret_of_the_Dragon Time: Monday, July 1, 2020, 10: 30 a. m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children(under 15): half Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 2578. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon. | The_Search_for_Life:_Are_We_Alone? Time: Thursday, July 4, 2020, 2: 00 p. m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 7689. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show. |
| Magic_Class Time: Friday, J uly 12,2020,10: 00 a. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 34038470. Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science_With_Me:_Making_Your_Own_Guitar! Time: Saturday, July 20,2020, 3：00 p. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 3403 1226. Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
| A．7.40 | B．11.10 | C．14.80 | D．23.20 |
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me | C．The Search for Life | D．Secret of the Dragon |
| A．They can all be booked by phone. | B．They happen in the same place. |
| C．They are all weekend activities. | D．They are all free. |
