1 . Many high school students look forward to volunteering abroad. Here are some programs that such students can consider.

Spring Break Voluntary Service

Through this program, you’ll volunteer to build schools and community centers in the Dominican Republic, and help with reforestation (重新造林) or water purification (净化) projects. You’ll also have the chance to spend some free time on beaches, and explore freshwater lakes and underwater caves. This eight-day program costs $1,899.

Tanzania Expedition

Raleigh International’s Tanzania Expedition includes an adventurous hike in the Southern Highlands, through which you can help out with some environmental projects, and also pick up wildness survival skills. Except for these, volunteer work includes planting trees, improving access to clean water, and helping with hygiene (卫生) awareness events. This expedition lasts five, seven, or ten weeks, starting at $2,595.

Volunteer in Sri Lanka

Plan My Gap Year (PMGY) is offering a Sri Lanka volunteering experience to travelers aged 16 and 17. For two weeks, you’ll explore and volunteer, with activities including visiting an elephant center, watching animals at Yala National Park, relaxing on the beach and volunteering for different projects which mainly focus on English teaching, elephants, and sea turtles. The cost starts at $1,599.

Volunteer in Morocco

Another volunteer opportunity perfect for teens is the Morocco program provided by Cross-Cultural Solutions, where you will be able to travel across this beautiful country for two or four weeks and help with education, health, technology, or sports leadership activities. The cost (including housing and meals, in-country transport handbooks, and more) starts at $750, plus a $249 registration fee (注册费).

1. What is special about Tanzania expedition?

A．It includes a trip to a national park.

B．It puts volunteering and adventure together.

C．It aims to raise locals’ environmental awareness.

D．It requires volunteers to be equipped with first aid skills.

2. What do the first program and the third one have in common?

A．They are of the same lasting time.	B．They are for teens aged 16 and 17.
C．They both stress environmental protection.	D．They offer volunteers chances to visit beaches.

3. What should you do if you want to attend the Morocco program?

A．Pay a registration fee.	B．Work out an activity plan.
C．Make a booking online.	D．Join Cross-Cultural Solutions.

2 . You probably consider calorie (卡路里) burning with training. You can get great calorie burning effects with the following exercises.

Running

Running is one of the best calorie burners out there. An average person can burn anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories in one hour of running. Speed and pace are all factors that can affect calorie burning. But running uses every muscle group in the body, allowing you to burn more calories.

High Intensity Interval (高强度间歇运动) Training (HIIT)

If you want intensity, HIIT is right for you. This physical exercise involves working hard in intervals, then resting. Because your heart rate will stay at a high level, you’ll burn more calories in less time. On average, a person will burn 400 to 600 calories in 30 minutes.

Jumping rope

This childhood activity can actually do wonders for your health. Jumping rope is great for strengthening the lower and upper body while training your balance and coordination (协调能力), because your mind has to work while you jump. Jumping rope can burn 600 to 1,000 calories in an hour.

Swimming

Swimming is a low-intensity form of exercise that also uses muscle groups of your body. In just 30 minutes of swimming, an average person can burn 200 to 300 calories. Swimming also helps to shape body, control blood pressure, and increase strength—all great reasons for you to jump into the water.

1. Which kind of exercise burns the most calories in an hour?

A．Running.	B．Swimming.
C．Jumping rope.	D．High Intensity Interval Training.

2. Who may also be interested in the third exercise?

A．Those who want to train their mind.	B．Those who want to have good balance.
C．Those who want to control blood pressure.	D．Those who want to do low-intensity activities.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To encourage people to compete in sports.	B．To teach people how to do exercise.
C．To provide ways to burn calories.	D．To promote a healthy lifestyle.

3 . The New Jersey State Botanical (植物学的) Garden (NJBG) is a part of Ringwood State Park, New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, Department of Environmental Protection. It appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Membership

It’s easy to join NJBG or renew your membership—or a gift membership—online, by phone or by mail. And it’s very important to the Botanical Garden. Your membership dollars help to protect the Garden, and provide educational activities for the general public. Thank you for your support!

To join or renew, please click on the section below for safe and convenient online payment. If you prefer to join by phone or mail, call the NJBG office at (973)962-9534 to get more information.

Membership Benefits

NJBG is an exciting and beautiful place to visit, with formal gardens, native woodlands, and about 5,000 species and varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers. Your NJBG membership enables you to purchase plants at a reduced price at plant shops.

Join NJBG Today

New Member	Individual	Family	Student
Yearly	$35	$60	$25
Two Years	$60	$110	$40

Renew Membership

Membership Renewal	Individual	Family	Student
Yearly	$30	$50	$25
Two Years	$50	$90	$40

1. What’s one of the purposes of the money paid for membership?

A．To provide service for the public.

B．To build a new botanical museum.

C．To improve the educational level of the gardeners.

D．To update NJBG’s payment system.

2. What benefit does the NJBG members get?

A．Joining in activities for free.	B．Visiting the Garden anytime.
C．Learning to care for a garden.	D．Buying plants at a lower price.

3. How much do you need to renew the two-year membership for you and your parents?

A．$60.

B．$90

C．$100.

D．$110.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker?

A．A social psychologist.

B．A TV host.

C．A publisher.

2. What is David Clinton doing?

A．Introducing a speaker.

B．Conducting a class.

C．Recommending a book.

3. What is Professor Putnum’s book about?

A．Tips for escaping unhappiness.

B．Benefits of painful experiences.

C．Ways to develop reading ability.

4. What is Professor Putnum going to do next?

A．Discuss his plans.

B．Share his stories.

C．Explain his views.

5 .

Cleo is a honey-colored 1-year-old cat. She has no tail. We took her to the hospital in our car on Oct 3rd. She ran away and we can’t find her. Last place seen: Wooden walkway on Beverly Street, near Hemingway Park. She is on a diet because of a health problem. She is loved and missed very much. Please help us find Cleo. Reward (赏金): 500 dollars. If you have any information, please contact Mr Taylor at 0798654372 or visit 457 Bonker Road.

1. Which of the following descriptions is NOT TRUE about the lost cat?

A．It is female.	B．It likes eating honey.
C．It has no tail.	D．It is one year old.

2. You might find the cat         .

A．in Mr Taylor’s house	B．in Mr Taylor’s car
C．along Bonker Road	D．near Hemingway Park

3. How can you contact Mr Taylor?

A．By email.	B．By WeChat.
C．By phone.	D．By microblog.

4. If you find Cleo, you can         .

A．give her a big meal	B．take her to the hospital
C．play with her tail	D．get a reward

5. The passage is probably         .

A．an ad	B．a poster
C．a notice	D．a “Lost and Found”

6 . Literary festivals are held annually in many corners of the globe and attract large numbers of readers, writers, playwrights (剧作家) and publishers.

Miami Book Fair

For eight days each year in November, the campus of Miami Dade College hosts over 500 outstanding authors during the Miami Book Fair. The fair offers young writers a unique opportunity to attend creative writing courses and workshops. Readers can listen to famous international authors talk about their latest books. Most of the events are offered free of charge to encourage a love of literature across all income groups.

Cheltenham Literature Festival

The festival runs for 10 days every autumn in Cheltenham. It’s the world’s first literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the writ- ten and spoken word. The fair offers something to everyone-you can attend reading activities and debates, and bring your children to see their favorite storybook characters brought to life.

Paraty International Literary Festival

It’s held each year in the city of Paraty, Brazil. Visitors can meet many local and international authors, poets and playwrights, and attend literature workshops. As part of the festival, Flipinha is mainly for children where young readers can meet writers and relax with a book in a special space. A further arm of the festival is called FlipMais. A series of free events about live theatre, music and cinema are held throughout the city of Paraty.

Edinburgh International Book Festival

The festival lasts for over 16 days every August and usually features around 900 events where you can meet your favorite authors, and bring your children to attend magical story-telling sessions and special workshops for children with learning disabilities. In most years, the festival attracts over 1,000 authors, poets and educators.

1. What can young writers do at Miami Book Fair?

A．Enjoy wonderful live shows.	B．Get the latest books for free.
C．Develop their writing skills.	D．Receive training in public speaking.

2. What’s special about Paraty International Literary Festival?

A．It includes different forms of art.	B．It organizes a debate for writers and readers.
C．It gives children a chance to make up stories.	D．It allows readers to offer writers suggestions directly.

3. Which festival is the most helpful to kids with poor school performance?

A．Miami Book Fair.	B．Cheltenham Literature Festival.
C．Paraty International Literary Festival.	D．Edinburgh International Book Festival.

7 . Grandparent’s Day Workshop-Honey Tasting

September is Honey Month, and what better way to celebrate both your grandparents and this sweet treat than tasting some sweet honey from around the world? Join us for a family-friendly honey tasting workshop.

What Participants Learn:

·How honey is made

·The importance of honeybees to pollinating O plants

·How to select and enjoy quality honey

·Why soil and flowers’ sweet liquid sources influence a honey’s flavor and color

·What participants can do to help bees in their neighborhoods

·Recommendations for seasonal food pairings that will match the honeys

What’s Included:

·Mini wooden tasting spoons

·Sweet chocolate bars topped with flower petals,honey and bee pollen

·A honey tasting guide

·Tasty snacks such as biscuits or cookies

Upgrades:

·Drink options such as tea or sparkling wine

·Personalized service

You’ll taste honey from different regions of the world, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask our honey experts any questions you have. This workshop is perfect for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy together. It’s a fun and educational way to learn about honey and its importance to our planet.

Date: Sunday,September 10, 2023

Time:10:00 am —11:30 am

Location: Butterfly Pavilion

Price details

Non-Member Adult	$25. 00
Non-Member Child (2-12)	$12. 50
Member	$20 adult, $10 child

The workshop is limited to 60 participants, so please register early. We hope to see you there!

1. What will participants learn at Grandparent’s Day Workshop?

A．What plants are pollinated by bees.	B．Where honeybees make honey most.
C．How to pair honey with other foods.	D．What the flavor of quality honey is like.

2. What will be provided to participants as a result of upgrades?

A．Chocolate bars.

B．Various drinks.

C．Tasting spoons.

D．Delicious snacks.

3. How much will a member grandfather and his 10-year-old non-member grandson pay?

A．$ 30.

B．$ 32.50.

C．$ 35.50.

D．$ 40.

8 . A Day with a Dickens Descendant (后裔)

Sunday, 23rd July

The Charles Dickens Museum is very happy to welcome Lucinda Dickens Hawksley for a full day of adventure this weekend. The three times great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Lucinda is returning to her family’s historic London home to share some exciting projects with you.

9:00 am — Our Dickens Day begins with a virtual talk presented by Lucinda in celebration of Christmas in July. This festive event is for people down under celebrating Christmas in midwinter, and is timed so that friends in Australia and New Zealand can join. Streamed online, this is a wonderful way to get into the festive spirit. For those in the Northern Hemisphere (北半球), or for people who just don’t fancy celebrating Christmas in July, this is still a wonderful way of understanding how Dickens came to write one of his most famous books, A Christmas Carol.

2:00 pm — Lucinda will be on-site, here at the museum, to deliver a short talk on her brand new book, Dickens and Travel. This remarkable book takes a look at how Dickens enthusiasm for adventure and travel helped influence his famous stories.

2:30 pm-3:30 pm — If you’ve ever wanted to meet a Dickens descendant, now is your chance. Lucinda will be in the Boardroom to sign copies of her new book and greet visitors.

4:00 pm — Lucinda will finish her day at the museum with another short talk on her new book.

Copies of Dickens and Travel, as well as other books by Lucinda, will be available for purchase from our museum shop, or you can pre-order through our online shop. We hope to see you virtually, or in person, this weekend!

1. What is the purpose of Lucinda’s online talk?

A．To celebrate Christmas south of the equator.	B．To recall her three times great-grandfather.
C．To memorialize her favorite festival in July.	D．To appreciate Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

2. What will Lucinda probably do around 3.00 pm?

A．Show visitors around the museum.	B．Sign copies of Dickens’ novels.
C．Meet with Dickens’ admirers.	D．Give a talk on her new book.

3. How many talks will be given by Lucinda in all?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

9 . Best Language Learning Programs

LingQ

Price: $7. 99 per month

LingQ is a web-based language learning system and offers lessons in 37 languages, including Spanish, Chinese and so on. You’ll have access to their apps, vocabulary features, one-on-one English conversations, group conversations, writing corrections and a huge variety of learning activities and quizzes. It has a community aspect that rewards you with a backpack for helping your peers (同伴).

Assimil

Price: $61 per month

A language learning program from France, Assimil has many foreign language products. The program offers 14 different languages, including a full e-course, CDs and downloadable or printed textbooks.

Alison

Price: Free

Do you need to learn a language for work or business at your own pace (步调)? Give Alison a try. Stick with a single language or learn several from nine options: Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Irish, Arabic, English or Swedish. Access to its video lessons, with ads, is free—and you can take as many different courses as you’d like.

Rosetta Stone

Price: $7. 99 per month

Rosetta Stone includes online classes, games and mobile apps. This resource is recommended for long-term learners rather than those looking for quick phrase-building. The program promises to provide learners with 25 different languages, featuring well-rounded courses that deal with all aspects of a language.

1. What may happen if learners help peers in LingQ?

A．They will get rewarded.	B．They can receive a discount.
C．They will be praised by teachers.	D．They can use the apps for free.

2. Which program offers the fewest languages?

A．LingQ.

B．Assimil.

C．Rosetta Stone.

D．Alison.

3. How much should you pay if you learn in Rosetta Stone for ten months?

A．$7. 99.

B．$61.

C．$79. 9.

D．$610.

10 . Entertaining Fall Festivals, Events and Activities

Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia: Sept. 30—Oct. 2

The 40th yearly end-of-summer celebration takes place in downtown Duluth on the last weekend in September. This free event is run by a team of 300-plus volunteers. Attendees can wander around more than 180 vendors (摊贩) selling arts and crafts or catch a show at either of the two stages with 20-plus scheduled performances throughout the weekend. Kids can experience rides and games just for them, and anyone can enjoy the on-site carnival (嘉年华).

Fall for Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina: Oct. 12—15

Dozens of food and drink vendors set up for this yearly fall festival. Entry and entertainment are free, but attendees can buy Taste Tickets to try dishes prepared by local restaurants and exchange them for drinks, carnival rides and slides in the Kids’ Area. Dozens of free performances are given by local and national acts on stages throughout the weekend.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Oct. 7—15

Well-known as the largest hot air balloon festival in the world, this annual autumn attraction has been around for more than half a century. Attendees can enjoy activities for which they will have to pay a fee. A full schedule of events keep attendees busy throughout each day with a series of themed balloon competitions. Additional activities include free live music performances, firework shows, and shopping and dining at vendors.

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon: Oct. 21—22

Tualatin draws people each October for a free festival with unique fall-themed activities. This year the event kicks off on Saturday with a competition of a giant vegetable weigh-off. The next day starts with a 5K run to raise money for scholarships for local students. Attendees then gather on the banks of Lake Tualatin to watch the festival’s main performance: the Giant Pumpkin Competition.

1. What is specially designed for children at Duluth Fall Festival?

A．Live music.

B．Some rides.

C．The carnival.

D．Firework shows.

2. What can Taste Tickets be used for?

A．Attending different festivals.	B．Enjoying drinks.
C．Shopping for clothes.	D．Appreciating local performances.

3. Which festival lasts for the shortest time?

A．Fall for Greenville.

B．Duluth Fall Festival.

C．West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta.

D．Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.