1 . Green Collar Section

What is ecotourism? According to the International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism can be defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and _______ the well-being of local people. That is to say, most ecotourism experiences are _______ at helping people to foster an appreciation of the environment, the conservation of wildlife, plants and resources, and respect and understanding of native _______.

Ecotourism is socially important because it provides a way for people to travel responsibly, and to learn about and respect the environment of these natural places. Ideally, ecotourism professionals organize and _______ an experience that demonstrates local environmental sustainability and cultural sensitivity for travelers.

At the university level, ecotourism programs are usually found in environmental science and recreation management departments. Students learn basic knowledge about different _______ of tourism (such as accommodation, transportation, business, organization, and hospitality) as well as conservational issues (such as _______ protection for wildlife and rational _______ of resources). And in more advanced programs, students will focus on nature-based education, such as and ecological issues. _______, it is also helpful, and sometimes _______, to be fluent in a foreign language, or students will not be able to hold a global insight. After graduation, it is also ________ for students to receive further career training programs, such as Group Dynamics for Ecotourism, Green Event Planning, Natural Resource Assessment and Planning, Intercultural Communications, Wilderness & Remote First Aid, etc, in order to become better adaptable to the updating job requirement.

As the threat to our planet ________ in many communities, their inhabitants are becoming more interested in the natural world around them and in ways to conserve the environment. Ecotourism is growing at three times the ________ of the tourism sector itself, and demanding more knowledgeable workers ________ to sustainability.

Jobs in ecotourism can be highly risky and adventurous, but also limited by season. Green travel employes generally work for private companies, government and public institutions, and nonprofits. Salaries in ecotourism ________ from field to field, but it helps to have a degree and some experience. Group leaders and travel guides are responsible for guiding tours through the ecosystems of various destinations ________ pointing out the benefits of green travel and a green lifestyle. Leaders and guides come from a wide range of backgrounds. Many will have experience in the tourism industry, while some will be scientists looking for positions in education.

1.

A．dominates

B．cultivates

C．ruins

D．sustains

2.

A．bound

B．aimed

C．intended

D．destined

3.

A．peoples

B．languages

C．bonds

D．habitats

4.

A．alter

B．taste

C．execute

D．undergo

5.

A．properties

B．advantages

C．opinions

D．respects

6.

A．deserve

B．reserve

C．preserve

D．conserve

7.

A．exhaustion

B．fulfillment

C．advantage

D．exploitation

8.

A．Moreover

B．Therefore

C．Likewise

D．After all

9.

A．controlled

B．requested

C．selective

D．compulsory

10.

A．applicable

B．obliged

C．critical

D．subtle

11.

A．turns down

B．turns up

C．turns off

D．turns on

12.

A．rate

B．width

C．scale

D．extension

13.

A．devoting

B．contributed

C．adapting

D．committed

14.

A．count

B．different

C．range

D．vary

15.

A．while

B．because

C．even if

D．if

2 . Travel Peru

Amazon Rainforest Tour

A short flight from Cusco takes you from the Andes into the Amazon rainforest. From there, you'll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest.

Machu Picchu Tour

This four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas' dry stone method of building Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.

Cusco Tour

Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets.

Lake Titicaca Tour

Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made of water plants from the lake.

1. What is scheduled on Machu Picchu Tour?

A．Cutting dry stones.	B．Fixing stone walls.
C．Exploring the ancient city.	D．Enjoying unique animals.

2. What seems to make the Uros homes special?

A．Water plants.	B．Lake Titicaca.
C．The local island.	D．The beautiful sight.

3. What do the four tours have in common?

A．They are in the rainforest.	B．They are on foot.
C．They have a local guide.	D．They last four days each.

5 . Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum

Location and History

Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian's Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian's Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.

The Reconstructions

The reconstructions of the Commanding Officer's house and soldiers' quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer's house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.

The Museum

Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones which survive to this day. There is a "hands-on" area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.

Opening Times and Getting There April 1—October 31: Monday to Saturday 10:00am—5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm—5:00pm. November 1—March 31: Monday to Saturday 11:00am—4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed December 25—26 and January 1) Entry is free. Arbeia is only a ten—minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby. Website: www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia

1. According to the passage, Arbeia Roman Fort ________.

A．was related to the military	B．got reconstructions around AD 160
C．was built in a small area in Rome	D．provided a comfortable life for soldiers

2. What can visitors do in the museum?

A．See historical objects.	B．Build tombstones for the dead.
C．Write to Romans,	D．Try using old tools and weapons.

3. What time does Arbeia Roman Fort close?

A．On April 1.	B．On October 31.
C．On November 1.	D．On December 26.

6 . Villa d’Este, Tivoli (Italy) --- Official Site Useful Information

Call Center 199766166

Number to dial from all of Italy for pre-sales and reservations for: tickets, guided tours, school groups, instructional visits.

Bookings from abroad:

email: villadestetivoli@teleart.org fax: 0039 0412770747

Visiting Hours:

Opening 8.30 – closed one hour before sunset.

The ticket office closes one hour before the closing of the monument.

The hydraulic organ of the Organ Fountain is active daily, from 10.30 am, every two hours.

The Fontana della Civetta functions daily, from 10.00 am, every two hours.

Ticket Prices:

(from May 17 to October 20, 2015)

Full ticket (exhibition + villa and gardens, not divisible): €11.

Reduced ticket: €7.

These prices will be valid during the daytime openings of the Villa until the closure of the exhibition, due on the 20^th of October, 2015 (From the 22^nd of October, 2015)

Full ticket: €8 Reduced ticket €4

These fares may vary in conjunction with exhibitions set inside the Villa. The right to purchase reduced price tickets belongs to all citizens of the European Union between the ages of 18 and 24 as well as permanent teachers of state schools (upon presentation of identity documents).

School Visits:

Reservations are required. The management of Villa d’Este, in the aim of preserving the monument and better distributing the flow of students, has limited the number of students allowed into the Villa to 100 students per hour. Should any school group arrive at the Villa without having made a reservation, it will be admitted to the Villa according to space availability at a particular time and asked to wait until such space becomes available. Right of reservation cost: €1,00.

Notices:

Certain areas of the villa may be closed for restoration: for information inquire at the ticket office. Please pay particular attention to the areas marked with signs indicating danger (in Italian: pericolo).

1. How can a visiting Chinese professor of architecture in Rome make a booking?

A．By dialing 199766166.

B．By writing an email to villadestetivili@teleart.org.

C．By calling 0039 04127 19036.

D．By sending a fax to 0039 0412 770747

2. The receptionist at the ticket office may recommend you to see ______first, if you arrive at 10.25 am.

A．the exhibition inside the villa	B．the Organ Fountain
C．the gardens	D．the Fontana della Civetta

3. Why are reservations essential for school visits?

A．Reservations are more economical.

B．Reservations enable as many students as possible to visit the monument.

C．Reservations ensure a pleasant visit for students and a manageable one of the Villa.

D．Reservation fees can help preserve the site.

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This past summer, I joined my sister's family for their annual Adirondack vacation in a rented cottage on a lake, the same place my family has stayed since I was a little kid. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy: swimming, fishing and sand castle building on the beach.

By the third day, I had noticed that my ten-year-old niece, Jannie, had spent most of her time watching cable TV and browsing through the gift shops in town. Not exactly the wilderness experience I remembered from my youth. So, at dinner, I told Jannie we should hike to the top of the mountain across the lake the following morning, which was called Rocky Point because the peak is bare and rock-covered.

"Well." replied Jannie, "Tomorrow there are some shows on the Disney Channel, so I'm going to be pretty busy."

"When your mother and I used to come here when we were your age, we were too busy swimming and hiking up mountains."

"Sounds more like punishment than a vacation." She shrugged her shoulders. "Besides, I don't think I can walk that far."

When I said it only took a half-hour of steady walking to get to the top. She grumbled, "Fine, I'll go." I knew she was agreeing just to shut me up, but I would take anything I could get.

The next morning was a perfect day for a hike, with sunshine and clear skies. I got up early and took some sandwiches and water bottles, which I tucked into my backpack along with the bug spray and the camera.

Jannie came shuffling downstairs, sighed dramatically, rolled her eyes and announced in a very unenthusiastic, robot-like voice. "I'm ready to go hiking, Uncle David." Anyway, we climbed into my car and drove to the trailhead about ten minutes away. As we stood at the edge of the parking lot and looked down the shaded trail that led into the woods. "I am still not sure this is a good idea, but if you and Mom could do it, I can too, I guess."

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For the moment she was determined to start our journey.

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A while later we did it to the top.

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10 . Alameda Recreation and Park Department(ARPD)

TEEN TRIP TO THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY

For Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades

LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY -- Class # 8389

Friday, December 9

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Meet at THE UNDERGROUND (Veteran's Building -- 2203 Central Avenue)

Cost per person: $50 ($60 after January 22)---- Includes:Lunch, Admission and Transportation

With a 4,000 square feet day-use lodge, the Leland High Snow Play has a huge supply of tubes to choose from along with awesome tows (拖车) that will tow you up to the top of the hill. Our varied terrains (地形) have something for everyone while the lodge provides a snack bar, video games, pool tables, five indoor rest rooms, a warm fire and a sun deck with plenty of tables and chairs overlooking the play area outside.

Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold, but dress in layers in case it warms up. Wear dry boots, socks, and sunscreen. If possible, bring a mobile phone in case of emergency, as well as money for snacks and a light dinner: or bring your own food and drinks.

Meet at The Underground (Veteran's Building -- 2203 Central Avenue) -- don't be late!

Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip. The ARPD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money.

Refunds are issued only if the ARPD cancels this trip due to weather conditions.

Click here to download the registration form and "Leland High Snow Play Liability(责任) Form"

• Register in person, or mail the completed form to Leland High Snow Play, Inc. Send the liability form and payment to the ARPD Office, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda.

• Fax the registration and liability forms accepted with VISA, (510) 747--7566.

• Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay.com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form.

1. For people who want to take part in the activity, what do they need to do?

A．Make a reservation online.

B．Climb the hill themselves.

C．Pay for dinner themselves.

D．Pay for tows individually.

2. What do we infer from the passage?

A．The weather at the hill changeable.

B．Children should be accompanied by parents.

C．12-year-old children are not allowed on the trip.

D．The trip will involve outdoor activities only.

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To explain the details of a school activity.

B．To introduce a famous tour agency.

C．To persuade teenagers to climb a snowy mountain.

D．To advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play.