1 . An expedition (远行) to Kenya

Schedule

Go beyond the typical safari (旅行) experience, and observe Kenya’s wildlife through the eyes of the conservationists. Spend time in three extraordinary reserves, visit field stations where National Geographic-supported researchers are working to save important species. Watch the elephants of Amboseli in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and track rare species like African wild dogs and white and black rhinos. Take a deep dive into Maasai culture during a village visit, where you’ll learn about wildlife conservation efforts carried out in partnership with local communities.

Accommodations

Throughout the expedition, you will stay in ideally located hotels, country houses and excellent tented camps.

Expedition team

A National Geographic expert and an expedition leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join you along the way.

What’s included

◎Transfers (中转) upon arrival and departure

◎Transportation provided during the trip

◎Accommodations indicated in the schedule

◎Meals indicated in the itinerary (行程)

◎Daily activities indicated in the schedule

What’s not included

◎Airfare to and from the destination, as well as internal airfare

◎Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance

◎Visas

◎Alcoholic drinks

1. What can you do on the expedition?

A．Have an elephant ride.	B．Work with local communities.
C．Learn about Maasai culture.	D．Dive at a wildlife reserve.

2. Which of the following would be at your own expense?

A．Meals.

B．Travel insurance.

C．Accommodations.

D．Daily activities.

3. Who might be most interested in the expedition?

A．Historians.

B．Extreme athletes.

C．Mountain climbers.

D．Animal lovers.

2 . Chess4Life

Chess4Life offers chess camps, classes, and tournaments for beginners through advanced players who are 5 — 15 years old. Programs are offered online, as well as at centers in WA. The carefully-designed curriculum is built by National Master Elliott Neff. Players are taught by experienced coaches in different skill groups. Plus, unlike other training programs, the Chess4Life curriculum includes life skills like respect, sportsmanship, critical thinking and planning, which are all important for your children in all aspects of life!

Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camp

Founded in 1995, the camp is run by National Master Todd Bardwick. Children at the age of 6-18 are welcome to participate and choose from beginner, intermediate (中级的), and advanced level groups. The small-sized class with a student-coach ratio of 8:1 allows the coaches to give personalized attention to each child. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up your child as soon as you can.

Bay Area Chess

Children aged 5 and up are welcome to join the program with no experience needed! Bay Area Chess offers in-person camps during the spring and summer, while online chess camps run during the summer only. Here students learn from skilled chess instructors in small groups with an instructor-student ratio of 1:10. Outstanding trainees have a chance to play in tournaments. Check the detailed schedule of the camp for your kids and make a right choice.

Elite Chess

You can build your child’s love for STEM and chess at Elite Chess which combines interesting STEM activities with chess lessons. The in-person and online chess classes are for children who know how to play chess but want to improve upon their skills. The program welcomes incoming 1st-6th graders. This year only 12 students can participate in the program, so it’s best to help your kids register ahead of time.

1. What is special about Chess4Life?

A．It keeps its class size small.	B．It welcomes players of all ages.
C．It helps campers gain life skills.	D．It is managed by a national chess master.

2. What do Bay Area Chess and Elite Chess have in common?

A．They aim to train grand masters.

B．They provide online and in-person classes.

C．They organize tournaments for their students.

D．They are suitable for children with no chess experience.

3. Who is the text mainly intended for?

A．Chess players.

B．Chess coaches.

C．Teachers.

D．Parents.

3 . 通往山区的道路因大雪被封闭了。(due to) (汉译英)
_______________________________________________________________________________

4 . 关于人口的问题你最好请教威廉教授，他对于整个课题都了如指掌。
You’d better ask Professor William about the population issues, who has the whole subject ______
________ _________.

5 . What should the man’s son do according to the woman?

A．Spend more time studying.

B．Become a member of a club.

C．Take pictures of his friends.

6 . 你没有紧扣眼前所发生的事，而是只提出了一些过去的类似事例。
Instead of staying in the here and now, you’ve just ________ ________ similar instances from the past.

7 . 在一定程度上，提高工资意味著增加购买力。
________ ________ ________ ________, to raise wages means increasing purchasing power.

8 . 美国人已经开始缩减开支，不只是缩减诸如旅游，娱乐或新车。
Americans have ________ ________ ________ spending, and not just for things like travel and entertainment, or new cars.

9 . 没有提到受害人的姓名。
The victims were not ________ ________ by name.

10 . Yue opera, which originated in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, is often r_____________ to as “the Eastern Opera” or “the Oriental Opera”. (根据首字母单词拼写)