1 . Elephant Conservation
Country:Thailand
This is a working vacation at a wildlife centre. Anyone can become a volunteer if he/she agrees to help the elephant keepers with tasks.
Daily tasks
Collect the elephants at 6:30 a.m. Take them to look for food in the forest. Clean the enclosure. Swim with the elephants in the lake in the afternoon. If volunteers want to relax after work, they can watch satellite television.
How this vacation helps
If these elephants hadn’t been rescued, they would still be living on the streets of Bangkok. A rural environment is much better for them than an urban environment where there is lots of pollution.
Gorilla Safari
Countries:Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
Departures:Aug.—Dec., 2—3 departures per month
Extras:gorilla permit ￡220
If you’re lucky, you’ll see lions, elephants and rhinos on safari. The highlight of the trip is the opportunity to see gorillas in the mountain forests. However, you must be in good health—if a gorilla caught a cold, it would be extremely harmful to its whole family.
How this vacation helps
There are only about 600 mountain gorillas left in the world as human activity has reduced the area where they can live. When you buy a permit, this will pay for the protection of the national park.
Polar Bear Watching
Country:Canada
Departures:sixty trips between Oct. 1—Nov. 19
Every October and November, groups of polar bears gather in Hudson Bay. As they are normally lonely creatures, this is unusual. The bears wait for the ocean to freeze so they can hunt seals, so this is the perfect opportunity to see them.
How this vacation helps
If the Arctic ice cap melts due to global warming, polar bears will be in danger. We give a share of our profits to the Polar Bears Alive Charity.
Your comment
These awesome bears get all the liquid they need from their food.
1. What will an elephant volunteer do?| A．Take food for elephants at 6:30 a.m. |
| B．Sweep the houses of elephants. |
| C．Wash elephants in the lake in the afternoon. |
| D．Watch satellite television on elephants. |
| A．You can find gorillas in Kenya and Canada. |
| B．You might get a cold in the mountain forests. |
| C．Visitors need to pay $220 to see 600 gorillas. |
| D．There are about 10 trips to visit gorillas. |
| A．Polar bears don’t need to drink water. |
| B．Polar bears store the liquid in their food. |
| C．Polar bears drink all kinds of liquid. |
| D．Polar bears eat mainly liquid food. |
2 . British Museum & National Gallery of London Guided Tour
Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its most important museums: the National Gallery and British Museum. Both museums are free to enter.
Know before you go
* Duration: 5h 30m
* Mobile tickets accepted
* Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
For a full refund (退款), cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Inclusions (包括事项)
* Semi-Private Guided Combo Museum Tour (Semi-Private Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests)
* Professional Tour Guide
Exclusions
* Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi).
* Tour price does NOT include tips (optional).
* Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
* Temporary (临时的) exhibitions are NOT included.
Additional information
* Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
* You have to provide us with your MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code).
* A maximum of (最多) 8 people per tour are allowed.
* This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Notes: British Museum and National Gallery may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum; only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. No wheelchair access is available. Strollers (婴儿车) are welcome. Some collections may vary throughout the year.
1. What can be included in the tour price?
| A．Lunch. | B．Hotel pickup. |
| C．Tips for the guide. | D．Professional tour guide. |
| A．When temporary exhibitions are held. |
| B．When occasional closures are not informed. |
| C．When the minimum number of travellers isn’t met. |
| D．When the museum opening time is delayed by one hour. |
| A．Strollers. | B．Large bags. |
| C．Wheelchairs. | D．Big suitcases. |
3 . Four best eco-friendly online stores
In today’s digital world, convenience and speed are the key. Online shopping continues to grow, and so do emissions and the use of single-use plastics, in addition to other packaging products. Thankfully, there are plenty of eco-friendly online stores out there for those who enjoy the ease of online shopping.
Eartheasy
Eartheasy offers countless natural lawn and garden items, and items to start growing your own vegetables like raised garden beds, greenhouses, and planters. The company reuses shipping boxes and packaging when possible. Eartheasy also supports Trees for the Future by planting a tree for every order placed online, and partners the EPA WaterSense program to promote water conservation.
Thrive Market
Want organic groceries delivered directly to your door? Check out Thrive Market, an online, membership-based market. For just $5 a month, you get access to more than 6,000 sustainable products anywhere at 25%-50% retail (零售) prices. Besides, Thrive Market uses eco-friendly shipping, zero-waste warehouses (仓库), and recyclable packaging. The market’s one-for-one membership matching program means that your paid membership gives a free one to a low-income family. You can start with a risk-free 30-day trial to see if it works with your lifestyle.
EcoRoots
Products from EcoRoots are shipped completely plastic free with shipping materials made from 100% recyclable materials. The company offers a series of home goods. EcoRoots is a member of 1% for the Planet, and donates 1% of sales annually towards sustainability programs.
Made Trade
Made Trade tries to source materials that are local to the region where products are being made, and employs makers and artisans around the world using traditional art forms to make clothing. Sustainable products offered by Made Trade use responsibly harvested raw materials, recycled materials, and all-natural, eco-friendly plant-based dyes (染料).
1. Which store will attract the gardeners?| A．EcoRoots. | B．Eartheasy. | C．Made Trade. | D．Thrive Market. |
| A．It supports green practices. |
| B．It educates people to save money. |
| C．It gives people a chance to adjust their lifestyle. |
| D．It can provide services for poor families for nothing. |
| A．Organic groceries. | B．Cheap home goods. |
| C．Vegetables that are local to their region. | D．Clothes made from eco-friendly materials. |
4 . L. Bean Quad backpack
If you need a backpack that can carry large and small objects and is comfortable to wear, this is the backpack for you. The reasonable price and customers’ 100% satisfaction makes this a great buy any way you look at it. While it’s not the most beautiful backpack on the planet, it does look nice at first sight.
Kanken 15” backpack
This Kanken bag is a great choice for school kids of grade one to six or adults with narrow shoulders. Weighing under 450g, it’s easy and comfortable to carry this bag around. The simple design with a lot of eye-catching colors may have you fall in love with it at once.
Timbuk2 Command backpack
If you want to safely carry your laptop and look stylish, the Timbuk2 Command backpack is the one for you. The soft back is made for a comfortable wearing experience. The clean coloring and lines of the bag may make you more “grown-up”.
Amazon Basics backpack
With a lowest price among all these backpacks, the Amazon Basics backpack is a great choice for college students on a tight budget. There are tons of storage choices in this backpack, so it’s easy to forget exactly where you placed a certain object. It is a basic black backpack with a few designs and is never going to appear on a fashion T stage.
1. What makes L. Bean Quad backpack attractive?| A．The color and the design. |
| B．The style and the quality. |
| C．The cost and the public praise. |
| D．The lightweight and the simplicity. |
| A．Kanken 15” backpack. |
| B．L. Bean Quad backpack. |
| C．Amazon Basics backpack. |
| D．Timbuk2 Command backpack. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Price. | C．Comfort. | D．Storage. |
5 . Adapted from Liang Xiaosheng’s award-winning novel, the realistic drama A Li felong Journey recently has been a huge hit on TV and online.
Given that A Lifelong Journey is set in the 1960s, it’s not surprising that the family has to deal with lots of social changes and uncertainties, like the restoration of Gaokao, the country’s reform and opening-up, the passion for private business and so on.
The five virtues in Confucianism—benevolence (仁), righteousness (义), courtesy(礼), wisdom and trust can be found in the lead character Zhou Bingkun, the youngest son in the family.
Following the lives of Zhou’s family, the drama gives viewers an insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese.
| A．No wonder viewers thought highly of this drama. |
| B．It is time to create such a drama to remember the bygone times. |
| C．China has witnessed dramatic changes over the past five decades. |
| D．And it explores themes of family, friendship and romance in a bittersweet story. |
| E．He was played by Lei Jiayin, who says he can almost “see his father” in the drama. |
| F．Disney has also announced it has acquired the drama series for an international release. |
| G．Most of the narrative took place in a shantytown (棚户区), where Zhou’s family lives. |
6 . Five Star Yellowstone Tour
Discover the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, on this grand wildlife tour. Our professional guides will give you a 5 star customer service experience on your all inclusive tour without any additional taxes or booking fees.
Starting at approximately 7 am, we will be rolling out the red carpet for you and all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride. We provide snacks, bottled water, and cooked food for lunch. This tour’s main focus is on the wide variety of wildlife, Yellowstone’s rich historic landscapes as well as the fascinating prospect formed by the Yellowstone Supervolcano for over millions of years. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are provided to help you appreciate the scenery better.
Whether you are an amateur photographer, a science or history enthusiast or just want to explore the outdoors, this tour has something for everyone. Our fun but professional guides will give you a first class tour in a very comfortable tour bus.
Tour snapshot
Duration: 10-12 hours
Taking Covid-19 safety measures: Click here
Hotel pickup offered
Group size: 9
Ticket type: Mobile
Available language: English
Book in advance
Scheduled date: Check availability
Total fees: $300 per adult (age 13-99); 40% discount (age 1-12)
Reserve now & pay later: Learn more
Free cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Now you’re all set! Have a great time.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．A website. |
| C．A scenery magazine. | D．A travel report. |
| A．It has both mobile and paper tickets. |
| B．It is a 9-people group with extra fees. |
| C．It offers snacks, breakfast, binoculars and hotel pickup. |
| D．It highlights wildlife, historic sights and volcanic scenery. |
| A．Pay $180 per child for the tour. |
| B．Pay at once after your reservation. |
| C．Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. |
| D．Consult the guide to check available date. |
7 . Live music is back! Do you want to start booking tickets to shows ahead of time? Here’s a guide to the hottest artists that will be hitting the stage this summer.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat will be celebrating the release (发行) of her album with a July 4th performance in Brooklyn. She’s also set to perform at Miami’s Rolling Loud Festival, Leeds and Reading Festival (UK) and Austin City Limits Festival throughout the summer and early fall.
Madison Beer
Madison Beer will be touring Canada and the US starting in October as a part of her “Life Support” tour. which is also going international in the spring. Alongside Doja Cat, she’s also playing at Leeds and Reading Festival in the UK over the summer.
Bleachers
Bleachers, the official stage name of songwriter and record producer Jack Antonoff, is officially going on tour across America starting in September. “We don’t waste time live and there has not been a stage where we haven’t shown what we are…we are coming home,” Bleachers said in an Instagram post.
Haim
Our favorite sisters are set to play at various music festivals and shows. By far, we know they’re playing the Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas and the All Things Go Music Festival in Maryland. If you live in the UK, you’re in luck because Haim also announced that their UK tour is officially rescheduled for this September. They’ll be hitting up Glasgow, Nottingham, Cardiff, Manchester and London!
Billy Joel
Billy Joel will be touring across some cities in the US starting in August and performing at the United States Grand Prix in October. He will be primarily performing in New York City with six shows at Madison Square Garden in the fall.
1. What’ s the purpose of Doja Cat’s July 4th performance?| A．To celebrate a festival. | B．To promote her new album. |
| C．To support her foreign tour. | D．To collect money for another album. |
| A．Austin City Limits Festival. | B．The show at the United States Grand Prix. |
| C．Leeds and Reading Festival. | D．The shows at Madison Square Garden. |
| A．Haim. | B．Billy Joel. | C．Bleachers. | D．Madison Beer. |
8 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late WorkAn essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．An exam paper. | C．A course plan. | D．An academic article. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．You will receive a zero. | B．You will lose a letter grade. |
| C．You will be given a test. | D．You will have to rewrite it. |
9 . Bridges are one of the best constructional inventions in the history and some have become household tourist destinations.
Storseisundet Bridge(Norway)
Storseisundet Bridge is one of the most popular tourist routes in the country. The mountain views from the top are truly spectacular, but the route is a little demanding. The bridge is often described as “The road to nowhere”, as it seems to stretch into the far distance. If you are a fan of that thrill you get on a roller coaster, crossing this bridge will be an incredible experience.
Keshwa Chaca Bridge(Peru)
While most brides are made from wood or steel, the Keshwa Chaca Bridge is made from woven grass and it has lasted for 500 years. It was the Incas who initially built the bridge. Women braided small thin ropes which the men then used to braid large support cables. The result is this fantastic bridge which demonstrates the talents of the Incas and their amazing construction methods.
U Bein Bridge(Myanmar)
Being one of the most famous bridges in the world, U Bein Bridge crosses the Taungthaman Lake in Myanmar and is 1.2 km long. Constructed in 1850, it’s regarded as the global oldest teakwood bridge. It is now a popular attraction that makes for some beautiful photos at sunset. Locals stand along the bridge selling souvenirs and you can cross the entire bridge by foot.
Slaters Bridge(England)
The Slater Bridge is located in the Lake District, England’s largest national park. Each year, more than 15 million people come to explore the largest lakes, forests, and mountains in this attraction. This bridge is handmade—it has a long slate slab that crosses the River Brathay from Little Langdale Tarn to Elterwater. In 2017, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1. “The road to nowhere” is used to describe Storseisundet Bridge’s__________.| A．location | B．height | C．length | D．space |
| A．U Bein Bridge. | B．Storseisundet Bridge. |
| C．Slaters Bridge. | D．Keshwa Chaca Bridge. |
| A．It owns the England’s largest lakes. | B．It’s constructed to cross two rivers. |
| C．It lies near England’s largest national park. | D．It belongs to UNESCO world heritages. |
10 . You can either travel or read, but either your body or your soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Here are four books that you can take on your trip.
1. On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a popular spiritual guidebook about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life.
2. Life Is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The book describes a young artist's romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams and has a relationship during his trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflects on your current life and to honor the Czech-born writer Kundera.
3. My Name Is Red, 1998, by Orhan Pamuk
The book, a masterpiece of the Nobel Prize winner for Literature Orhan Pamuk, has been translated into more than 50 languages and published around the world. It tells a story of a young man, who was away from home for 12 years, coming back to his hometown in Istanbul. What embraces him is not only love, but a series of murder cases as well.
4. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, 2013, by Rachel Joyce
The novel tells a story of a 60-year-old man who lived a boring and unhappy life, until one day, he received his old friend's letter who got cancer. In deep shock and sorrow, he went out to send his reply letter. 627 miles in 87 days, he walked depending on one belief that “his friend can survive as long as he walks”.
1. Whose book can make you rethink your own life?| A．Jack Kerouac. | B．Milan Kundera. | C．Orhan Pamuk. | D．Rachel Joyce. |
| A．On the Road. | B．Life Is Elsewhere. |
| C．My Name Is Red. | D．The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. |
| A．He walked to keep healthy. | B．He was in deep shock and sorrow. |
| C．He expected his friend to live longer. | D．He lived a very boring and unhappy life. |
