2 . Successful wildlife conservation goes hand in hand with community education and engagement. Volunteers work with community leaders and schools to share their passion for conservation and the environment.

Rhino Conservation in Zimbabwe

The project is home to an internationally renowned Black Rhino Breeding and Release Programme which has supported Zimbabwe’s rhino population since the mid 1980s. To date, 20 rhinos have been born at the conservancy, with 12 rhinos successfully released back into the wild. Volunteers play a role in securing the future of this once-again endangered animal, working alongside anti-poaching rangers (反偷猎护林员), working on rhino research projects and getting involved in the daily care of both black and white rhino.

Our Rhino Conservation Programme is a unique hands-on opportunity to get behind the scenes and experience day-to-day life on a private conservancy, and be involved with the protection and conservation of Zimbabwe’s endangered black rhino.

The aim of the programme is to assist the reserve’s established Black Rhino Breeding and Release Programme, collect meaningful data and information relating to rhino and wildlife conservation and animal behaviour, and engage with the local community about wildlife conservation.

Cheetah (猎豹) Conservation

In 2021, two captive-born male cheetah were introduced to the conservancy as part of an international rewilding programme. The cheetah are now free-wandering in the reserve, and volunteers play an important role in monitoring and observing their behaviour, tracking their movements and recording their hunting rate.

Volunteer Work

Volunteers contribute to a long-term conservation project and get involved with a variety of conservation activities:

·Work alongside rhinos, cheetah and elephants

·Conservancy management

·Wildlife monitoring

·Anti-poaching patrols and snare sweeps

·Educate school-children about conservation, wildlife and the environment

·Learn about what is involved in running a conservancy

1. What can we say about Black Rhino Breeding and Release Programme?

A．Its work pays off.	B．It is limited to Zimbabwe.
C．It is home to two cheetah.	D．It has a history of 50 years.

2. What should be recorded about the cheetah?

A．Their birth rate.	B．Their hunting rate.
C．Their area of activity.	D．Their sleep schedule.

3. Who are likely to apply for the volunteer work?

A．Those who live outside Zimbabwe.

B．Those who prefer to work at home.

C．Those who like engaging with animals.

D．Those who would like to make a fortune.

5 . Where to Stay in Manila: 4 Highly Recommended Hotels

Admiral Hotel Manila-MGallery

The hotel is known for its art decoration style. The rooms are rich in hard lines and brass fixtures (黄铜夹具). For the best sight, head upstairs to Admiral Club. If you want to experience more, head downstairs to Ruby Wong’s for some drinks and Filipino (菲律宾的)-Chinese food.

Price: from 7,600PHP (£137).

King’s Hotel

Newly built in 2022, King’s Hotel has all the features you’d expect from the Europe-based brand, including facilities from IKEA. In the hotel, guests can have an interesting outlook: the space is a glass-structured wonder, with stylish hanging lights and wooden art works.

Price: from 12,700PHP (£229).

Henry Hotel Manila

With its garden pool and fence, “The Henry” is typical as a holiday resort—except it’s in Pasay City. Grab a book from the library, relax outdoors on the chairs or try a classic Filipino breakfast: longganisa sausages or milkfish with fried eggs and garlic rice.

Price: from 7,500PHP (£99).

Shangri-La at The Fort

It’s all charm at the Shangri-La, lifts with hanging lights and in-room lights as bright as in a mall. Yet, it all fades in comparison to what’s outside: the hotel’s 576 guest rooms include floors 18-40 of a 755-foot-high building, giving visitors an unlimited view over the Bonifacio Global City district.

Price: from 15,500PHP (£270).

1. What is Admiral Hotel Manila — MGallery famous for?

A．Its expensive rooms.	B．The best sight.
C．The decoration style.	D．Its special food.

2. What can guests do in Henry Hotel Manila?

A．Do some gardening.	B．Buy classical books.
C．Experience rural life.	D．Enjoy local breakfast.

3. What do King’s Hotel and Shangri-La at The Fort have in common?

A．Wide space.	B．Various plants.
C．Busy malls.	D．Hanging lights.

6 . Introduction to Translation Studies

Professor Stephanie Rodriguez

Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies

Virtual Class Hours: Tuesday 9 AM- 11 AM—via Webex

You will receive the link via email.

Virtual Office Hours: Monday 2 PM-4 PM or by appointment

Course Texts:

Pym, A. (2010). Exploring Translation Theories. New York: Routledge.

Munday, J. (2012). Introducing Translation Studies, 3rd Edition. New York: Routledge

Introduction to Translation Studies intends to present the fundamental theories as tools to confront the most Significant practical problems that may arise in translation. The theories will focus on (a) the fundamentals on translation theory, (b) the primary methods of research, (c) the evaluation of translated texts.

Objective:

● To gain the basic knowledge of translation

● To acquire a solid understanding of the requirements of a translator

● Comprehend the role of a translator as an intercultural mediator (跨文化调解人).

● Identify problems in translation and the best approach to solving them, by applying strategies from the various areas of translation theory

● Inform students about the professional contexts involving the work of a documentalist (文献资料工作者), translator, editor, proofreader, reviewer, and quality assurance manager

Teaching format and methods: Course contents are taught through lectures and guided group discussions on different topics. Teaching methods will promote both individual work and teamwork to develop students’ knowledge and interpersonal qualities. Students will also be provided with opportunities to (i) actively participate in and reflect on their own learning processes,(ii) structure their own learning experiences and relate them to the course syllabus, and (iii) gradually become critical thinkers.

Course Requirement and Grading:

30%—Class participation, preparation, and attendance

15%—Class presentation of a translation theory covered in lectures

25%—Midterm Exam

30%—Final Exam

Attendance: If you have to miss a class for a compelling reason (illness, personal or family emergency, religious holiday observance), let me know (in advance when possible). After four absences your grade will go down by 5 point for each absence.

1. How is the lecture delivered?

A．Online	B．In an office
C．Face-to-face	D．In a classroom

2. What kind of work will a translator also do in a professional setting?

A．To arrange a meeting.	B．To manage a company.
C．To proofread documents.	D．To sell products to a client.

3. How many points will be cut if a student missed 6 classes?

A．Two points

B．Ten points

C．Five points

D．Thirty points

7 . Four New Nature Travel Books

British Woodland
Ebury Publishing,￡22

Discover the secret world of our trees with this book by bushcraft and survival expert Ray Mears, who takes us on a journey from the planting of the very first seedling in Britain a thousand years ago to the present day. The book looks to our ancestors to show how man’s hand is critical in shaping woodland. It’s structured around how we can “use” our woods, providing a root to explore some of Britain’s most remarkable trees.

North York Moors & Yorkshire Wolds
Bradt Guides,￡l5.99

A “slow travel” guide to one of Britain’s most beloved landscapes, this newly updated book remains the only stand-alone guide to the region. Written by Yorkshire resident, outdoors enthusiast and travel writer Mike Bagshaw, it takes in sandy beaches, woodlands and chalk grasslands. It has information on walking and cycle paths, as well as wildlife-watching areas. Whale-and dolphin-watching tours are also covered.

Wild Isles
Harper Collins,￡25.

This rich photographic guide accompanies the new BBC documentary series of the same name, which sees Sir David Attenborough celebrate the wonders of British wildlife across a range of habitats. Written by natural history journalist Patrick Barkham and producer Alastair Fothergill, each chapter of the book focuses on a particular kind of wild space, from our wide variety of grasslands to our ocean shores, woodlands and remaining forests.

Springwatch
BBC Books,￡18.99.

Explore the UK’s richest regions for wildlife with 100 walks chosen for their unique plants and animals. Written by Wales-based travel journalist Luke Waterson, with a foreword(前言)by Chris Packham, this new guide is published together with the current Springwatch BBC TV series and features walks that best reveal the diversity of British nature.

1. What is British Woodland about?

A．Survival skills.	B．The journey to Britain.
C．Ancestors’ hardships	D．The exploration of woodland.

2. By whom is the cheapest book written?

A．Ray Mears.	B．Mike Bagshaw.
C．Patrick Barkham.	D．Luke Waterson.

3. What do Wild Isles and Springwatch have in common?

A．Both are adapted for TV series.

B．Both are written by co-authors.

C．Both focus on photography techniques.

D．Both reveal the diversity of British culture.

8 . Garden for the Environment is excited to have you volunteer! We would prefer that you stay for the entire shift(10 a.m.—3 p.m.) to maximize the amount of work we accomplish. However, we understand if you need to leave early—just let us know when you arrive.

Volunteer Shift Guidelines:

·Arrive by 9:50 a.m. Introductions and instructions will be provided by GFE staff at 10 a.m.

·Bring your own gardening gloves they are highly recommended for your safety. We will no longer be lending out our gloves for health and safety reasons.

·Bring water, snacks and/or lunch, sun protection, and wear close-toed shoes and clothes you feel comfortable moving in.

·You may sign up for no more than one shift at a time to allow access to all who want to help. GFE staff reserves the right to cancel shifts if there’s overbooking. Feel free to sign up for another as soon as you finish one.

·Each person in your party (including children) must be signed up.

·To keep all volunteers safe, children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers 13—17 years old may come on their own but will need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver(弃权书).

·No walk-up registration is permitted for volunteer shifts.

·Please sign up only if you are 100% sure you can participate to avoid canceled: tickets.

Accessibility information:

·A hand-washing station, water bottle filler, and an all-gender portable toilet will be provided.

·There are many steps in the garden, including a large staircase or steep slope to get to the portable toilet. Within the garden, there are several small steps, but large parts of the garden with no steps at all.

·Kneepads are available for use.

1. What is offered by GFE?

A．Gardening gloves.	B．Sun protection.
C．Lunch.	D．Kneepads.

2. What is required of a 13-year-old boy volunteer?

A．He must sign up the shifts twice.

B．He must be accompanied by an adult.

C．He should pay for the loss if he can’t participate.

D．His parent or a guardian need to sign a document.

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce.	B．To educate.
C．To attract.	D．To promote.

9 . Volunteer Teachers in Malawi

Who

●Qualified teachers or trainee teachers of any subject at any level, although we will also consider applications who have been educated to degree level.

●From 23 years old with a minimum of one year’s voluntary work experience.

Placement Length

Any length of stay is possible,although we encourage at least four weeks.

Projects

Kapanda Community Day Secondary School

●A 30⁃minute bicycle ride from Mwaya Beach;

●Four school years,referred to as Forms 1 to 4;

●Typical ages are 14 to 19 years;

●Each class has about 50 students with its own classroom;

●All subjects are taught in English.

Mwaya Primary School

Primary schools in Malawi are free and open to all.As secondary education is highly competitive and relatively expensive, this is often the only education rural Malawians receive.

●A 10⁃minute walk from Mwaya Beach;

●About 1,200 pupils;

●Eight school years, referred to as Standards 1 to 8;

●Typical ages are 5 to 15 years;

●Class sizes vary from 100 to 150;

●Lessons are taught in English from Standard 5 upwards, which can be difficult for volunteers with students who are just learning to speak,write and understand English.

※Please note that volunteers are not there to replace or take the jobs of Malawian teachers and give lessons, but they are there to assist the current teachers and students.

How to Apply

Please go to the Application Process page, and then complete the online Enquiry Form if you are interested in becoming a volunteer teacher.

1. Which of the following is required of a volunteer teacher?

A．Staying over four weeks.

B．Being under 23 years old.

C．An English Education degree.

D．One year’s volunteer experience.

2. What do the two schools have in common?

A．They are open to all students.

B．They offer free school tuition.

C．Their lessons are taught in English.

D．Their classrooms are the same size.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A textbook.	B．An advertisement.
C．A course plan.	D．An academic article.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When does “Old People Talking” broadcast?

A．At 7:30 p.m.

B．At 9:00 p.m.

C．At 10:15 p.m.

2. What is Jenny Lindley?

A．A singer.

B．An actress.

C．A director.

3. What kind of programs are there on Radio 1?

A．Fashion.

B．Sports.

C．Music.