1 . Volunteering
Volunteers are the heart of Scottish Mountain Rescue, which was founded in 1965. Our 25 Member Teams are made up entirely of volunteers (around 850 of them in total). Mountain Rescue volunteers are people drawn from all walks of life. They together provide tens of thousands of hours of service to the country saving many lives each year. They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
What it takes to join a Mountain Rescue Team:
·Experienced hill walker or mountaineer
·Have a full mountain kit with suitable mountaineering clothing and personal equipment
·Under 75 years old
·Knowledge of basic first aid, a first aid certificate would be preferable
·Have a reasonable level of fitness
·Live in or close to the geographical area that the team you wish to join covers
·Have made a commitment to remain in the area of the team that you wish to join for a reasonable period
How to join
Please find your local team and use the map to locate your nearest team. Please contact the team to find out if they are currently recruiting (招募) and to find out more about their joining criteria (标准).
Our roles are flexible and can fit in with your schedule, whether you want to contribute regularly or occasionally. Please check the News pages for details of current recruiting or contact us at info@scottishmountainrescue.org to find out more about volunteering for Scottish Mountain Rescue.
If you think we could do better please contact Elsie Riley, by calling our office on 01479 861370 or email elsie@scottishmountainrescue.org and we will deal with your complaint quickly.
1. what do we know about Scottish Mountain Rescue?| A．It is a newly registered rescue charity. | B．It represents 850 Member Teams. |
| C．It has 25 full-time employees. | D．It is an all-volunteer group. |
| A．Above 18 years old. | B．Have full mountaineering tools. |
| C．Obtain a doctor’s certificate. | D．Make a commitment to attend all call-outs. |
| A．By contacting the local team. |
| B．By calling Elsie Riley on 01479 861370. |
| C．By emailing elsie@scottishmountainrescue.org. |
| D．By contributing to info@scottishmountainrescue.org. |
2 . London is a real treat for museum lovers and museums are a popular destination among London's many attractions. Below is a list of London's top museums.
London Transport Museum
Travel through the museum, which hosts exhibitions （展品展示）about transport with the social and cultural history of London. Inside, you'll find more than 80 vehicles covering 200 years of London's history, including a red Routemaster bus and the world's first underground steam train. There are great posters and artworks too!
Price: Adult ticket: £18.50 per ticket, child ticket: Free. Save £1.50 when purchasing tickets online in advance.
Opening time: 10:00 -18:00 daily.
British Museum
Spend hours wandering the world-famous British Museum, which exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, collected from around the world. Don't miss the Rosetta Stone and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection.
Price: Free. A donation of £5 is recommended. Entrance fee for special exhibitions and some events.
Opening time: 10:00 - 17:30 daily. Open late on Fridays until 20:00.
Natural History Museum
As well as the dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum keeps a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale and a 40-million-year-old spider.
Price: Free. Entrance fee for some of the special exhibitions and events.
Opening time: 10:00 - 17:50 daily. Open late on the last Friday of each month. Closed 24 - 26 December.
The Design Museum
The Design Museum is the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form. Check out the regular exhibitions showcasing the rich creativity found in all forms of design, and its importance to our world.
Price: Adult ticket: £10.00, child ticket: £5.00 （children under 6 go free）.
Opening time: 10:00 - 18:00. Open except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
1. Which museum attracts fans of Ancient Egypt most?| A．British Museum | B．Natural History Museum |
| C．London Transport Museum | D．The Design Museum |
| A．It is free of charge. |
| B．It closes on Christmas Day. |
| C．It collects special animals in the world. |
| D．It exhibits rarest mummies in the world. |
| A．Free | B．£5 | C．£10 | D．£15 |
3 . My Year Abroad
This month in Travelers Corner there are three teenagers’ experiences in year-abroad programmes.
Mariko Okada - Tokyo
My year abroad in the United States was a fantastic experience. I’m not a shy person, and I was very comfortable speaking to everyone. So I got lots of speaking practice. I also learned lots of interesting things about American culture. When I got home, my friends all said that I had improved so much! I hope to go back again in the future.
Carla Fonseca - Rio de Janeiro
I spent last year studying English in London. I’m from a small town, and London is a very big city. Sometimes I felt it was too big. There were so many people to talk to, but I always felt bad about my English. I missed my family, and I really missed my two cats. My roommate was always using our telephone, so I hardly had the chance for a nice long talk with my parents. I think it was a good experience for me, but I’m glad to be home!
Alvin Chen - Hong Kong
Studying in New Zealand was an interesting experience for me, but it was also lots of hard work! I had English classes six hours a day, five days a week—with lots of homework. I also kept a diary of my experience. I like to write, and I wrote two or three pages in my diary every day. On Saturdays, my home stay family took me to lots of interesting places and showed me so many wonderful things about the culture. I’m really glad I went!
1. All the three teenagers went abroad ________.| A．to have a holiday | B．to visit friends |
| C．to study English | D．to find a job |
| A．Carla. | B．Mariko. |
| C．Alvin. | D．None of them. |
| A．a sports club newsletter | B．a science documentary |
| C．a news website | D．a travel magazine |
4 . 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, 2013, 10:30 am Cost: Adult: 7．40 Children: half. Bookings Phone: 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 WeAlone? Time: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 2:00 pm Cost: Adult: 14．50 Children: 8．70 Bookings Phone: 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. |
| ride to expel the universe. | |
| Magic Class Time: Friday, July 12, 2013, 10:00 am Cost: Free Booking 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, 2013, 3:00 pm Cost: Free Booking phone: 3403 1226 Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her morn? 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. |
1. Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to ________.
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me |
| C．The Search for Life | D．Secret of the Dragon |
| A．7.40 | B．11.10 |
| C．14.80 | D．23.20 |
| 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. |
5 . When you vacation in Hawaii and spend time on the beautiful island of O’ahu, a visit to Sea Life Park Hawaii is a must! We deliver a one-of-a-kind experience that is entertaining, educational, and completely interactive. For many visitors, Sea Life Park Hawaii is a good place to satisfy your interests in marine life.
Dolphin Cove Show
They’ll jump, spin, flip, and entertain you. Relax in our large, open-air theater and watch our dolphins perform some of the most breathtaking moves you have ever seen. We’ve designed the show to be educational, amusing, and thrilling.
Hawaii Ocean Theatre
A popular series of shows take place in our comfortable, open-air, aquatic theater. View dolphins, penguins, and sea lions as we show you their talents and our trainers tell you about Sea Life Park Hawaii’s conservation efforts.
Hawaii Reef Tank
Take in Hawaii’s excellent underwater ecosystem from top to bottom. This 300,000-gallon aquarium is home to more than 30 reef species, including impressive sharks and schools of colorful tropical fish.
Penguin Habitat Trainer Talk
You can watch penguins leap out of the water, sun themselves, or listen to one of our trainers talk about these amazing animals. You might even get to see them eat! Hear about their avian (鸟类的) characteristics as we introduce this cherished threatened species to the guests of Sea Life Park Hawaii.
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Pirate’s Lagoon is a fun place where children can run around and play. This spot is an ideal location for birthday parties and perfect for letting your little ones play pirate.
Sea Turtle Feeding
If you’re curious about sea turtles and their care, then this exhibit is not to be missed. We have partnered with accredited facilities and experts to develop an ongoing program that fosters understanding and appreciation of these majestic creatures. Watch and learn about these amazing animals as our trainers feed them during regularly scheduled turtle feedings.
1. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?| A．To promote scenic spots in America. |
| B．To introduce tourist spots in Hawaii. |
| C．To describe marine life for readers. |
| D．To attract readers to visit Sea Life Park Hawaii. |
| A．Dolphin Cove Show |
| B．Hawaii Reef Tank |
| C．Hawaii Ocean Theatre |
| D．Sea Turtle Feeding |
| A．Holding Birthday Parties |
| B．Imagine Life of Pirates |
| C．Adventure Kids Play Zone |
| D．Perfect Place for Education |
| A．Dolphin Cove Show Hawaii Ocean Theatre. |
| B．Hawaii Ocean Theatre & Sea Turtle Feeding. |
| C．Penguin Habitat Trainer Talk Sea Turtle Feeding. |
| D．Hawaii Ocean Theatre Hawaii Reef Tank. |
6 . Camp All-Star
One of a Kind Summer Camps for Kids
Welcome to Camp All-Star, your No. 1 summer sports camp for kids! Located on the famous Kents Hill School campus by the beautiful lake, Camp All-Star hosts kids from around the world. When thinking about your next overnight summer camp, consider the best—Camp All-Star!
Great Sports Summer Camps for Kids
Camp All-Star stands out among the successful camps in the U.S. We have the best sports fields and courts to make your child’s sports camp experience a successful one. Your child can enjoy playing for hours in any of our more than 30 sports and activities each day. Our camper to staff rate is three to one, which makes it possible for children to receive more careful instruction.
We have a wide variety of activities and sports to choose from: fishing, dance, basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis. Boys and girls, aged 8-16, can customize their own schedules in our 2, 3, 4 or 6 week summer camp session for kids.
The aim of Camp All-Star is to develop athletic skills, encourage abilities in leadership, fair play and team work, and provide a fun, rewarding and memorable summer sports camp experience. Our staff have the experience and qualified training necessary to ensure that your child has a successful, memorable and enjoyable time at our summer camp.
Call Today About Our Overnight Summer Camps for Kids
Don’t let your kids waste another summer playing video games and sitting around. Let them enjoy their time and get some exercise at our exciting and friendly summer sports camp. Information for our upcoming camps can be found on our website. For additional information or questions, contact us today. We hope your kids can join us at Camp All-Star!
1. Camp All-Star stands out among the others because it ______.| A．is surrounded by a beautiful lake |
| B．provides various activities and sports |
| C．offers timely information on its website |
| D．allows children to play outside all day long |
| A．fire kids’ imagination | B．build up kids’ confidence |
| C．develop kids’ leadership skills | D．promote kids’ self-control |
| A．parents | B．coaches |
| C．staff | D．campers |
