1.回顾双方的交流活动(如学习、生活等方面);
2.谈谈收获或感想;
3.表达祝愿与期望。
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Dear friends,
How time flies!
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Thank you.
Why Go to Arches National Park
A trip to Arches National Park is like visiting another planet with thousands of natural sandstone arches, red rocks and amazing landscapes, as well as light that seems to change all the time. The way the shadows(阴影)pass through the arches makes the park particularly attractive for photographers.
Sitting 5 miles northwest of Moab, Utah, the park has 26 miles of scenic road and hikes for every level of fitness.
Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Arches National Park is from April to May and from September to October. In summer, temperatures can go beyond 100 degrees, making exploring the park very uncomfortable. In late summer, violent storms often cause flash floods, which can be quite dangerous. Winter is a good time for sightseeing, with fewer crowds, but occasional snow and ice can make the paths wet, smooth and therefore easy to fall on. However, the visitor center is open daily.
What to Eat
There are no restaurants or hotels in Arches National Park, so you need to bring your own food or plan to eat in neighboring Moab, Utah, about 5 miles from the park entrance. There are several picnic areas in the park, so plan ahead if you want to eat with Arches as the background.
Getting Around Arches National Park
The best way to get around Arches National Park is by car. There is no public transport inside Arches National Park. Visitors can also ride bikes in the park, but there are no bike lanes or shoulders, so this is more of an option for experienced cyclists.
1. What may visitors do at Arches National Park?A.Have dinner in restaurants. | B.Take some photographs. |
C.Learn about another planet. | D.Stay in the hotel for a few days. |
A.The risk of falling. | B.The danger of flash floods. |
C.The crowds of tourists. | D.The shutdown of the visitor center. |
A.A travel journal. | B.A geography book. |
C.A tourism website. | D.An academic article. |
1. 讲座的时间和地点;
2. 讲座的目的和内容;
3. 发出邀请。
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Dear Mr Green,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Coral reefs are being planted in the deep seabed around Hainan Province, a famous tourist destination in China, as part of efforts
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In recent years, the team has planted over 200,000 coral reefs around Sanya city and Danzhou city. That quantity
5 . Jacob McFarland loves making and bringing his parents coffee. And now the 21-year-old, who has autism (孤独症), has his own cafe.
Making coffee for his dad is a passion. It makes him feel very
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A.famous | B.injured | C.happy | D.tired |
A.fan | B.son | C.problem | D.concern |
A.celebrating | B.serving | C.educating | D.absorbing |
A.lecture | B.technology | C.point | D.depth |
A.own | B.buy | C.need | D.build |
A.fluently | B.gradually | C.absolutely | D.temporarily |
A.honorable | B.exciting | C.essential | D.accessible |
A.spread | B.stopped | C.existed | D.indicated |
A.businessmen | B.guests | C.passengers | D.customers |
A.records | B.vegetables | C.equipment | D.clothes |
A.go through | B.come up | C.live out | D.cut in |
A.plan | B.change | C.design | D.imagine |
A.disabilities | B.skills | C.knowledge | D.experience |
A.original | B.artificial | C.inner | D.social |
A.adventure | B.anxiety | C.progress | D.promise |
6 . Definitions of adult learning vary, but it is usually defined as all forms of learning undertaken by adults after having left initial education and training, however far this process may have gone.
Education and training are important factors for achieving the strategy objectives of raising economic growth, competitiveness and social inclusion. However, with some exceptions, the process of implementing education and training remains weak. Most education and training systems are still largely focused on the education and training of young people and limited progress has been made in changing systems to mirror the need for learning throughout the lifespan.
An additional 4 million adults would need to participate in lifelong learning. Recent research confirms the importance of investing in adult learning. The research on adults indicates that those who engage in learning are healthier, with a consequent reduction in healthcare costs.
The big economic challenge in Europe is to raise its growth and employment performance while preserving social cohesion(凝聚力). The rapid progress in other regions of the world shows the importance of creative, advanced and quality education and training as key factors of economic competitiveness. General levels of competence must increase, both to meet the needs of the labour market and to allow citizens to function well in today's society.
Europe is facing big demographic(人口的) changes that will have a major impact on society and on the economy and consequently on education and training provision and needs. Over the next 30 years, the number of younger Europeans will fall by 15%. One in three Europeans will be over 60 years old, and about one in ten will be over 80.
Given the challenges identified above, raising the overall level of skills of the adult population by offering more and better learning opportunities throughout adult life is important for both efficiency and equity reasons. Not only does lifelong learning help make adults more efficient workers and more active citizens, it also contributes to their personal well-being.
1. Which can replace the underlined word “implementing” in paragraph 2?A.Carrying out. |
B.Taking in. |
C.Knowing about. |
D.Looking over. |
A.Adults have reduced healthcare costs. |
B.Learning is good for adults’ health. |
C.Few adults need to receive learning. |
D.More research will focus on learning. |
A.Europeans are not healthy. |
B.Many old Europeans have died. |
C.The European population is aging. |
D.Young Europeans are out of work. |
A.Lifelong learning is essential. |
B.Raising adult population is significant. |
C.We should help more efficient workers. |
D.Work contributes to personal well-being. |
7 . The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Search the history of Sydney on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide. Enjoy the delights of present-day visuals as you explore The Rocksand as you discover shady courtyards and hidden areas that even the locals do not know about.
What to Expect
Meet your guide at the starting point in The Rocks district. From there, visit historic sites and hear stories about the city from a guide. The walking tour, which covers 1. 2 miles at a leisurely pace, focuses on the neighborhood located under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can wander around the area’s cobbled stone streets, alleyways and courtyards. The tour includes stops at Campbells Cove, the Garrison Church, which is known as the Church of Holy Trinity, etc. Plus, you can see the shoreline of Sydney Cove as well as views of Sydney Opera House.
Important Information
·Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
·Children must be accompanied by an adult.
·Small groups (no more than 20 people).
·It operates in all weather conditions, please dress to the predicted weather conditions appropriate for an outdoor activity.
·Comfortable walking shoes, hat and a bottle of water are suggested.
·The tour is wheelchair accessible. However, be prepared for uneven surfaces at the visited sites which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities.
Departure Point: 35 Harrington St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Return Detail: Return to original departure point.
1. What can the visitors enjoy during the tour?A.Different villages. | B.Remote courtyards. |
C.The mountain landscape. | D.The view of the sea. |
A.Suitable clothing. | B.Many books. |
C.Enough food. | D.Some wheelchairs. |
A.In Sydney Opera House. | B.At Campbells Cove. |
C.At 35 Harrington St. | D.In the Garrison Church. |
8 . If you’re taking the train in Switzerland, your first stop should be the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) website. Except for a few scenic routes, SBB runs all the regional, commuter trains, and high-speed trains in the country.
Kinds
●R, RE, and IR are regional trains that are slower, cheaper, and stop at all or most stations between two major centers.
●IC or ICN (the N is for “night”) are fast trains that connect major cities but do not stop at smaller towns along the way.
●S or S-Bahn trains are frequent commuter trains that connect cities and suburbs. If you miss an S train, there’s usually another one coming soon after.
Service
The SBB website sells one-way or round-trip tickets between Swiss cities and other cities in Europe. They also sell City Tickets, including the train to that city, public transportation in the town, and a travel pass that typically allows access to several touristic sites.
Ways of buying tickets
To purchase a ticket or research schedule options, type in your point-to-point destinations first and preferred travel time. You can select the train that works best for you. Once you’ve selected your route, enter your passenger information. You’ll have the option to purchase a City Ticket. Complete your purchase with a credit card. You will be issued a voucher (票券).
Tips
Children below 16 years of age travel free. But you must pick up a Swiss Family Card before traveling. For travelers with disabilities, select “Barrier-free travel” from the pull-down menu labeled “Standard view” to see only trains that have wheelchair-accessible carriages.
Your ticket will not show a seat reservation. If you buy tickets at the SBB counter or office in the train station, you’ll have the option of reserving a seat in advance.
1. Which of the following is the feature of S-Bahn trains?A.They run frequently. | B.They are cheap and slow. |
C.They stop at all cities in Europe. | D.They only connect major cities. |
A.Insert your credit card. | B.Input your coins. |
C.Input your destination. | D.Choose your preferred train. |
A.By calling SBB office to book tickets. | B.By buying tickets at the SBB counter. |
C.By booking tickets at SBB website. | D.By paying some extra money. |
9 . Travel is the only thing that will really make you richer. While it's very valid, there're many times when we are simply unable to travel for certain reasons. However, there's still a great and affordable way to experience new places: books.
Wild
Wild is Cheryl Strayed's beautifully written story of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for 1,100 miles all by herself. Her journey of self-discovery and facing her painful past is fascinating and will keep you fascinated from the first page up until the last. You will feel like you're hiking alongside Strayed the whole time.
On the Road
Jack Kerouac's classic novel in 1957 is a masterpiece from the Beat Generation, which tells the timeless tale of being young, confused, and just getting on the road to try to figure it all out. The book tells the personal developmental story of Sal, who is strongly based on Kerouac himself, leaving New York City and traveling around the country. The book ensures madness, along with colorful characters and heartbreaking moments.
The Caliph's House
This book is written by author Tahir Shah, whose experience of vacationing in Morocco of Africa during his childhood growing up led him to move with his family from London to Morocco, where he learned a lot. His writing is rich and fascinating and tells an incredible story of their time of living there.
The Great Railway Bazaar
Paul Theroux's book narrates his four-month experience in 1973 traveling by train from London to Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, as well as his return trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway, enriching and improving himself. Theroux explored poverty and ignorance throughout the book, which is often considered as a classic in the travel writing world.
1. Which book tells of the author's long journey on foot?A.Wild. | B.On the Road. |
C.The Caliph's House. | D.The Great Railway Bazaar. |
A.The author's rich writing experience. |
B.The story of British children in Africa. |
C.The vacation of an African family in London. |
D.The author's childhood experience in Morocco. |
A.Madness and sadness. | B.Travel and self-growth. |
C.Poverty and confusion. | D.Childhood and ignorance. |
10 . Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are among the most famous awards for student achievement in the literary and visual arts. Past winners include such short story masters as Donald Barthelme, Joyce Carol Oates, and Stephen King.
The contest offers several categories relevant to short story writers: short story, flash fiction, science fiction, humor, and writing collection(graduating seniors only).
Who can enter? The contest is open to students in grades 9 to 12 (including homeschool-ers)in the US, Canada, or American schools abroad.
What do winners receive? The contest offers a variety of scholarships(some as high as $ 10,000)and cash awards (some as high as $ 1,000)at both the regional level and he national level. Winners may also receive certificates of recognition and opportunities for publication.
How are entries judged? The awards have three judging standards: originality, technical skill, and the reflection of a personal vision or voice. Be sure to read past winners to get an idea of what's been successful. The judges change every year, but they always include people who are highly accomplished in their field.
When is the deadline? Competition guidelines are updated in September, and submissions are usually accepted from September through early January. Regional Gold Key winners will automatically advance to the national competition.
How do I enter? All students begin by entering a regional competition based on their ZIP code. See the guidelines for additional information.
1. What is uninvolved in the awards?A.Employment. | B.Certificates. | C.Cash. | D.Scholarships. |
A.Consult previous judges. | B.Learn from famous writers. |
C.Refer to previous winners. | D.Ask teachers of local schools. |
A.Writing a story of 120 words. |
B.Entering the regional competition. |
C.Mailing your entry on October 30. |
D.Quoting plots from other writers' works. |