1 . 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.

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

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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.

2 . Why are you doing this? I often hear that or similar questions. Many people don’t understand why I like travelling by bicycle.     1     But for me, it’s the best way to travel.

When I sit on the bike, I am free and flexible. I can stop at any time to eat or start the stove to enjoy a coffee with breathtaking views. I’m not dependent on bus or train.     2     I come to places I would never have seen. My bike makes it possible for me not to plan beforehand, which leaves space for adventure. Because adventures don’t come around the corner during a planned hotel-vacation.

I am in the nature the whole day. The wind blows across my face.     3     I see monkeys hanging directly above me in the tree, whales swimming along the coast, a bear waving at us and many more animals. Smelling the blackberries, I’m stopping to fill my stomach. In the car, bus or train, I would have missed all of these.

    4     Some long-term cyclists spend 4,000 dollars per year or less. And I spend about 350-450 dollars a month. This is due to two reasons: I have no transport costs. And I also have the freedom of wild camping, during which I can cook for myself. All these factors contribute to a cheap travel.

I could tell hundreds of stories. Because of getting to know so many people, I have experienced a lot. The travel form itself invites many to ask questions. And the best thing about it is that all these stories make me rich. I’m rich in memories, of which I always think with laughter.     5    

A．I listen to the birds singing.

B．And they think it’s so tiring.

C．It will change the way you see the world.

D．I can decide for myself when and where to go.

E．Before my start, I was fascinated by the bike touring community.

F．Nobody can ever take them away and they are of great value to me.

G．Compared to other travel forms, bike touring is one of the most affordable.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In ancient times, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, in Eastern China was called Jing kou.    1     (locate) at the golden cross of the Yangtze River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, it is a place of     2     (strategy) importance.

The upper reaches of the Yangtze River deposit a lot of silt (淤泥) here,     3    has gradually built up into a small island in the river.

There are three beautiful mountains here—Jinshan Mountain, Beigu Mountain and Jiaoshan Mountain, which are     4     (close) connected with the Yangtze River and are called the Three Mountains of Jingkou.

Jinshan mountain is only 42 meters above sealevel.    5    Jinshan mountain is said to be on the Yangtze River, because the rivers course has moved to the north, JinShan is now some distance away from the Yangtze.

Beigu Mountain, 10 meters     6     (high) than Jinshan Mountain, is just beside the Yangtze River. From here, Jinshan Mountain can     7     (see) in the west and Jiaoshan Mountain in the east. Around the foot of the mountain     8     (flow) the mighty river.

Jiaoshan, the highest of the three,     9    an altitude of 70.7 meters and an area of 38 hectares, is located in the Yangtze River, surrounded by water. Encircled by the green waves, the green mountain looks like a piece of jade     10     (float) on the river.

4 . Whether you like history or simply learning something new, these four museums are worth paying a visit to.

Tenement Museum

Located in New York, the Tenement Museum showcases the stories of the immigrants and migrants (移民) who came to America between the 1860s and the 1980s. See how they pursued the “American dream.” Their determination and endless desire to carve out a better life not only reflects the depths of the human spirit, but also how America came to be the country it is today.

National Museum of the American Indian

Located in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of the American Indian contains one of the world’s largest collections of native artifacts (手工艺品), photographs and documents. Featuring both ongoing and temporary exhibits, the museum documents many ways American Indians integrated into American history and culture.

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson features eight galleries filled with interactive exhibits that tell the stories of black Mississippians and their fight for equality from 1945 to 1976. You’ll hear the stories of Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Vernon Dahmer, and you’ll also hear about many men, women and children who fought to be recognized as equals. Artifacts include a “colored” entrance sign, the gun used to shoot Evers, a burned cross, and a button from the 1966 March Against Fear.

The National WWII Museum

In New Orleans’ No. 1 attraction, the National WWII Museum, visitors can see why World War II was fought, explore key moments such as D-Day and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and put themselves in the shoes of those who had to make difficult decisions during the war. You even can take a 4D journey through the war in “Beyond All Boundaries.”

1. Which museum best suits visitors interested in ongoing and temporary exhibits?

A．Tenement Museum.	B．National Museum of the American Indian.
C．Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.	D．The National WWII Museum.

2. What can we learn about Medgar Evers from the text?

A．He organized the1966 March Against Fear.

B．He joined the army and fought in World War II.

C．He laid down his own life in the fight for equality.

D．He immigrated to the US to pursue his American dream.

3. What is the main purpose of the author writing this text?

A．To recommend people to visit the museums.

B．To make a comparison of the four museums.

C．To remind readers never to forget our past history.

D．To share his own experiences in visiting the museums.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Built around 605 in China’s Sui Dynasty (581-618), Zhaozhou Bridge is the oldest     1     (exist) bridge in China. It stretches across the Xiao River, 2500 meters from the southern gate of Zhao County (县), Hebei province. Li Chun, a Sui Dynasty architect, presided (主持) over its     2     (construct).

In the Sui Dynasty, Zhaozhou Bridge connected north and south as     3     major transportation centre. With the Xiao River     4     (break) the south-north traffic, building a bridge was     5     (bad) needed. Given that the river dried up in spring and winter     6     flooded in summer and autumn, the bridge had to be designed to withstand severe hydrologic (水文的) conditions.

The Zhaozhou Bridge bears two pairs of small arches (拱门) at each side of the central arch. All of the arches are circular and built of stone.     7     (compare) with a filled spandrel (拱肩) arch, this single-span open-spandrel arch minimized water blockage and increased the flow area by 16.5%, especially when the Xiao River was flooded. Besides, as the bridge was single span, the weight of the whole bridge and its traffic load     8     (shoulder) by two arch feet, causing great pressure on the abutments (桥墩)     9     help to transfer the load on the large arches by more than 500 tons and save more than 200 cubic meters of stone. Zhaozhou Bridge is the world’s earliest open-spandrel arched bridge, 700 years earlier     10     its European counterparts.

6 . Festivals Around the World

Saint Patrick’s Day

Time: March 17

Place: Ireland

Saint Patrick’s Day is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick. In Ireland, celebrations include parades as well as dressing in green. The limitation on eating and drinking alcohol (酒)is canceled for the day, which has resulted in the holiday’s tradition of having various foods and drinking alcohol.

San Fermin Festival

Time: July 6-14

Place: Pamplona, Spain

The most famous event during the San Fermin Festival is the Encierro, or the Running of the Bulls (公牛), where the bulls are led through the street to the bull ring by runners at 8: 00 from 7 to 14 July. The week-long celebration includes many other traditions and events—you may also find yourself covered with flour and eggs and the streets are filled with music and dancing.

Burning Man

Time: Last Monday in August until the first Monday in September

Place: Black Rock City, Nevada, USA

You are expected to bring everything you will need for that week and you won’t spend money once you’re there and will take your rubbish with you when you leave. Over 60,000 people attend every year.

Oktoberfest

Time: 16 days from late August until the first weekend of September

Place: Munich, Germany

More than 6 million people from around the world attend Oktoberfest every year and drink large amounts of beer which has been made from 6 breweries (啤酒厂) in Munich. Attendees hang out in large beer tents dressed in Bavarian costumes and there are amusement rides and traditional foods.

1. What do people do on Saint Patrick’s Day?

A．They burn Saint Patrick.	B．They put on green clothes.
C．They throw eggs at each other.	D．They keep away from drinking.

2. Which festival has a bull show?

A．Oktoberfest.	B．Burning Man.
C．San Fermin Festival.	D．Saint Patrick’s Day.

3. What do the last two festivals have in common?

A．They take place in the same months.

B．They provide beer from Munich.

C．Attendees have no chance to spend money.

D．They have the same number of attendees every year.

7 . Four National Parks in California

Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park includes five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archaeological resources.

Death Valley National Park

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley National Park a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Despite its frightening name, lush oases (绿洲) harbor tiny fish and provide shelters for wildlife and humans.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District.

Yosemite National Park

Not just a great valley, but a shrine (圣地) to human foresight. Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls when making a comparison to other national parks, and you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

1. What do Channel Islands National Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park have in common?

A．They both have a visitor center.

B．They both provide outdoor and indoor activities.

C．They are both famous for their natural attractions for visitors.

D．They both have historic significance to California.

2. What is the most representative feature of Yosemite National Park?

A．Typical extreme temperature.	B．Deep valleys.
C．Spectacular waterfalls.	D．Rich and unique plants.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．A history book.	B．A tourist magazine.
C．A novel.	D．A biography.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999?

A．The convenient location.

B．A famous Hollywood movie.

C．Its first opening to the public.

2. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time?

A．To develop it.

B．To do research.

C．To protect the natural life.

3. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now?

A．300.

B．2,000.

C．4,000

4. What will the speakers do next?

A．Surf the Internet.

B．Read some magazines.

C．Book a holiday.

9 . Travel Tips for Holidays Abroad

Everyone loves holiday abroad. It is a good way for people to enjoy different scenery and cultures. However, holidays aren’t always a great experience.     1    .

Get organized

Every year, thousands of people miss flights because they’ve forgotten their passport, they arrive at the airport too late, or even go to the wrong airport.     2    .

Do some research about the place

    3    . Learning a little about the culture of a country will help you understand the people. Learning a few words of another language can also help you make new friends. You can search the information online. By the way, a map is necessary for you in case you can’t find the road.

    4    

You can help the local people a lot by staying in local hotels and eating in local restaurants. This means that your money will go to local people, rather than to a large international company. You can also try to reduce the pollution you cause.

Keep a good memory for your holiday

You don’t want to forget your holiday.     5    . You can show it to friends, or just use it to remember all the good times you had!

A．So it is important to get organized

B．Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy your holidays

C．Help the local people

D．Wear warm coats

E．Know about the place you are going to visit

F．Travel with your parents

G．Write down interesting things about your holidays

10 . People of San Francisco and visitors now have a place to learn and study the largely forgotten history of Chinese workers who helped build the US’ first transcontinental (横贯大陆的) railroad.

The Chinese Railroad Workers History Center, near the southern entrance of San Francisco’s Chinatown, is expected to serve as a “gathering place” for people to learn about Chinese Americans’ heritage (遗产) in the US, according to the founder, Florence Fang, a Chinese community leader in the Bay Area. “The center’s purpose is to remember the Chinese railroad workers’ contribution to this country. The goal is to give voice to the voiceless, and the spirit is to remember the past and inspire the future,” said Fang.

The building of the Transcontinental Railroad, originally known as the Pacific Railroad, was completed on May 10, 1869．It was considered one of the most remarkable engineering achievements of the 19th century. The railroad greatly changed the nation as it not only expanded the American economy but also increased national confidence.

The Chinese workers made up more than 80 percent of the railroad workforce. “What is important to remember is the sweat and the tears and sometimes the lives of the Chinese workers who built the most treacherous, difficult part of the Transcontinental Railroad,” said California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, “Now it will go down in history along with so many other unbelievably important contributions of Chinese Americans.”

Kounalaki s and other elected officials in the state and the city joined community leaders on Wednesday at the center to commemorate the 154th anniversary of the completion of the railroad and pay tribute (致敬) to the Chinese workers.

“This center joins several other institutions in San Francisco, like the Chinese Historical Society and the Chinese Culture Center, to attract visitors and to teach Chinese American history and culture,” said Peskin, president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

“It comes at a critical time for us. It comes as Chinatown and the home of San Francisco have experienced three very difficult years, Chinatown in particular, not only with the economic harm, but with the rise of Asian hate,” he said. “The center will help teach future generations and make San Francisco proud,” said Peskin. “It will help promote the economy of Chinatown.”

1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A．The inspiration of designing the center.	B．The intention of opening the center.
C．The process of building the center.	D．The cost of building the center.

2. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “treacherous” in paragraph 4?

A．Unimportant.

B．Interesting.

C．Expensive.

D．Dangerous.

3. Why does the center come at a critical time, based on Peskin’s words?

A．There is an increasing feeling of dislike for Asians.

B．The economy of Chinatown is developing at a faster speed.

C．Other institutions such as Chinese history and literature are being damaged.

D．Americans in San Francisco begin to appreciate the Chinese workers’ contributions.

4. What is a suitable title for the news report?

A．A railroad transforms American history into what it is today

B．Chinese workers help build US’ first transcontinental railroad

C．San Francisco has a new center to remember Chinese railroad workers

D．People commemorate 154th anniversary of US’ first transcontinental railroad