1 . Santa Rosa National Park is the first national park designated in Costa Rica. It was created not to preserve land but to save a building, La Casona, which was once destroyed by fire, but has been rebuilt to its original likeness.

Biodiversity

In addition to La Casona, Santa Rosa National Park protects a multitude of ecosystems including marshlands and mangroves. Many endangered animals also live here, with over 100 mammals and 250 birds recorded within the park.

Highlights

Playa Nancite is the most popular beach for sea turtle. Entry to the beach is restricted for protection, but entry can be obtained from park headquarters.

Ranger Stations

There are two different sectors within Santa Rosa National Park. The Santa Rosa Sector is frequently visited for its notable attractions including access to La Casona. The other sector, Murcielago is not accessible via the Santa Rosa Sector.

Hiking

There are several different hiking trails within the park. We recommend bringing closed-toed hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and water.

We highly recommend exploring Santa Rosa National Park led by an expert naturalist guide. The park entrance fee is $15 per adult and $5 per child age 6 — 12. The park is open from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm every day.

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1. Why was the Santa Rosa National Park created?

A．To protect the ecosystem in Costa Rica.	B．To celebrate the reconstruction of Costa Rica.
C．To rescue a structure in Costa Rica.	D．To preserve the land in Costa Rica.

2. What do we know about Playa Nancite?

A．It is easily accessible.	B．It consists of two different sectors.
C．It provides guide service.	D．It limits tourist numbers.

3. How much will a couple with an eight-year-old kid have to pay for the entrance fee?

A．$15.

B．$30.

C．$35.

D．$45.

2 . Self Love

Our failure to love ourselves is that we have been taught to be selfless from the start of time. Self-love is not selfish. It only helps us better understand which sacrifices are worth making! Let’s explore the key elements that contribute to it.

Self-Acceptance

You have to truly accept who you are. And by acceptance, I do not mean just your strengths, you have to recognize your weaknesses, too.     1     The core of self-acceptance is to be authentic with yourself.

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It is a good thing to be compassionate about your environment but in the process, don’t forget to be compassionate with yourself, too. Forgive yourself for the mistakes that you make, the goals that you fail, or whenever you face a setback. Treat yourself with the same level of empathy you would offer to someone you love the most.

Self-Care

Has anyone of us ever asked ourselves who we should be caring for the most in the world? Our parents? Family? Friends? Relations? I will tell you a simple answer. Ourselves! The expectation of waiting for someone else to care for you is delusional (妄想的).     3     Look after your relations but do not forget to look after yourself. You can only give something that you have in abundance.

Boundaries

You have to love and respect yourself enough not to let people use and abuse you.     4     You have to let people clearly know how you won’t tolerate being treated. You have to let them know how you expect to be treated.

Emotional Availability

When you have the capacity to take care of your own emotions, you become emotionally stable. This stability allows you to better empathize (同理心) with and understand your partner’s experiences and emotions.     5    

A．Self-Esteem

B．Self-Compassion

C．You have to set limitations and keep them.

D．Due to this, you can offer them genuine care and support.

E．Self-love is crucial for resolving conflicts in relationships.

F．Only you can care for yourself the most in a way nobody else can.

G．Your imperfections, insecurities and perfections shape your personality.

3 . Though March remains cold, the return of the bright and gently warming sun wakes winter-sleeping plants and seeds from their sleep. Today, I’m out here to sow seeds for the summer garden: tomatoes, peas, cucumbers. All of these plants are easy to grow, pretty and tasty.

Initially, I plant the little tomato seeds into rows in a single seed plate, each variety divided by a sideways stick and labelled. Then I cover a fine layer of soil over them and put the tray in a basin of water to make the compost(堆肥) wet.

For tomatoes, it is not yet warm enough for reliable growing outdoors. In the main, a warm home is a good place to get seeds going, as they don’t necessarily need a great deal of light at this stage. In a few weeks, when their two young leaves have come out, I will gently dig them out. Softly pick up one of their delicate leaves between finger and thumb, I’ll slip a pencil below their young roots to carefully dig the plant from its birthplace.

I’ll then place the seedling in a, pot to grow, big, and strong, and begin to feed, the plants with a liquid from brewed(发酵) chicken waste. These tomatoes, being tender, will stay in my house until early May then settle into their forever home in the unheated greenhouse.

Despite there now being enough light for tender plants to grow outside, it is still too cold for them. A sunny balcony, warm glasshouse or passageway will do them well until the frosts pass, and day and night temperatures consistently reach 8—10℃.

Learning to be guided by cues from the wild can deepen our relationship with the living world, allowing us to experience ourselves as part of rather than separate from the rhythms of life on Earth.

1. What’s the first step of planting tomatoes?

A．Sowing the little tomato seeds.	B．Putting the tray in a basin of water.
C．Covering a fine layer of soil over them.	D．Placing tomato seeds to a warm home.

2. What influences the growth of tender tomatoes most?

A．Temperature.

B．Light.

C．Liquid.

D．Time.

3. Which of the following best describes the author’s character?

A．Generous.

B．Considerate.

C．Tolerant.

D．Impractical.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Joys of Life: Live Our Life to the Fullest

B．Joys of Life: Tips for Our Relationship with the World

C．Joys of Spring: Winter-sleeping Plants Wake Up

D．Joys of Spring: Gardening Tips for the Growing Season

4 . VivoCity—Gallery for Lifestyle

As one of the largest iconic retail and lifestyle destinations that offers an exciting mix of ever evolving, refreshing, and new-to-market brands and concepts, VivoCity has been voted as the best shopping mall in Singapore in the Expat Living Readers’ Choice Awards 2023. It features wide, open spaces for waterfront entertainment and relaxation, and whenever you need a short break, there is Sky Park with rooftop water feature from where you can enjoy views of Sentosa and catch a breath or two.

Timings: Open from 10 a.m.—10 p.m. daily.

Haji Lane—Boutiques Street

For an extraordinary experience of the city’s greatest boutique shopping down one of the narrowest streets in Singapore, Haji Lane, is the perfect place to be. This narrow alley is lined with cafés, yoga studios, old-school Egyptian restaurants and boutiques by up-and-coming designers. Although this is not high-street luxury, you can definitely find some good-quality gifts here.

Timings: Most of the stores in Haji Lane open around 12 noon and close by 9 pm.

Clarke Quay—Shopping for Fashionistas

Apart from the fancy waterfront restaurants, there are also a great range of fashion boutiques, independent arts and crafts shops along this breathtaking riverside place. Being home to high-end brands from across the world, Clarke Quay is one of the most frequented tourist spots in the city.

Timings: Open from 10 am—12 midnight.

IMM—Home and Clothing

Owned by CapitaLand Mall Trust, The International Merchandising Mart Mall, also known as IMM Mall, is an outlet centre in Jurong East, Singapore. You can enjoy fashion shows while shopping. IMM is now Singapore’s largest outlet mall with 100 outlet stores amongst more than 220 stores, offering 80% discount of local brands all year round, such as 6ixty8ight and Charles & Keith. Aside from the local branded stores, this is one-stop mall specializing in interior furniture, including home renewal essentials, furnishings and fittings.

Timings: Open from 10 am to 10 pm.

1. What can you do if you are tired in VivoCity?

A．Have a snack in a fancy waterfront restaurant.	B．Enjoy colorful designs in the narrow alley.
C．Go to the top floor to appreciate the landscape.	D．Stop shopping to watch fashion shows.

2. Which place has the shortest opening hours?

A．VivoCity.

B．Haji Lane.

C．Clarke Quay.

D．IMM.

3. What is special about IMM?

A．It sells indoor furniture.	B．It’s located by the riverside.
C．It contains all the local brands.	D．It’s the largest shopping mall.

5 . What’s on

The Grand Expedition

The Grand Expedition combines interactive design and the special “food” theme in one cultural performance. Performers will play various roles such as boat captains and chefs to interact with participants while offering them international dishes to try. The show has experimented with this “food + theater” theme for more than 10 years.

Where: Loire, Paris

When: April 22 to May 1, 2024

Price: From $111

Cyber Rhapsody of Da Vinci

Did you ever imagine one day technology could bring classic master Leonardo da Vinci right in front of our eyes? This data painting exhibition is attempting to achieve just that by using AI. The AI art team OUCHHH has allowed AI to study the works of Da Vinci, Einstein and Galileo.

Where: Uffizi gallery, Florence

When: April 19 to April 28, 2024

Price: From $13

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This music event is a candlelight concert of classical music. Classical pieces from great composers will be played. The stage, lit with hundreds of candles, will allow audience to take as many photos as they like. With lit candles, great musicians and music, it is an excellent way for people to relax and enjoy music.

Where: Waverley, Edinburgh

When: April 22 to May 5, 2024

Price: From $12

The Playful World of Eric

This exhibition is a solo show for Eric Carle, a US author, designer and illustrator of children's books. Children and parents will definitely have fun at the exhibition. The art gallery showcases 24 illustrations by Eric and 15 interactive activities are available for families, providing visitors a memorable experience.

Where: Wenceslas, Prague

When: April 16 to April 26, 2024

Price: From $13

1. Which of the four events lasts the longest?

A．Cyber Rhapsody of Da Vinci.	B．The Grand Expedition.
C．A Midsummer Night's Dream.	D．The Playful World of Eric.

2. What do The Grand Expedition and The Playful World of Eric have in common?

A．They include interactive activities.	B．They cover a wide range of themes.
C．They provide various kinds of food.	D．They involve role-play games for kids.

3. Where is this text most probably taken from?

A．A review of classic music.	B．An introduction to a book.
C．A guidebook to travelling.	D．A magazine of technology.

6 . ______ tornado storms have been known to cause severe damage in America’s famous “Tornado Alley” area.

A．Violent

B．Ridiculous

C．Guilty

D．Random

7 . Covering over 1,600 square kilometers of England’s most valued lowland landscapes (风景) in the busiest part of the UK, the South Downs National Park has been shaped by the activities of its farmers and foresters, its charities and local businesses. Find out about some events happening across the park.

Benfield Hill City Nature Challenge

If you would like to be part of the global City Nature Challenge which brings together cities and organizations around the world to share observations of nature, we will be holding our own initiative on Saturday, 27th May, on Benfield Hill Local Nature Reserve. Welcome anyone, whatever their level of experience, in supporting us on a fun day of learning and identification of valuable biodiversity.

Green Sketching Workshop

Discover how you can use the process of drawing to look at and notice nature, and as a tool for slowing down and bringing calm to our busy lives. This is not a how-to-draw workshop, but a how-to-see workshop! This focuses on the process of drawing rather than the finished result, which means that everyone, regardless of previous drawing experience, can benefit from the joy of Green Sketching.

Longmoor Through the Ages

Discover more about this vast land and how humans have shaped the landscape around the site. Bring your binoculars (双筒望远镜) as the site is also part of the Wealden Heath Phase Ⅱ Special Protection Area and home to some rare (珍稀的) birds, reptiles and rare species of international importance.

Dawn Chorus Walk

Get up with the birds. You won’t regret setting your alarm as we enjoy the magic of some of our springtime songsters. Shortheath Common sits at the northern extremity of the South Downs National Park and is regarded as a Special Area of Conservation due to the unique ecological landscape. It’s hope to a variety of rare birds, and plant species of international importance.

1. Which of the following most attracts people who want to use painting to show nature?

A．Benfield Hill City Nature Challenge.	B．Green Sketching Workshop.
C．Longmoor Through the Ages.	D．Dawn Chorus Walk.

2. What can people do at Longmoor Through the Ages?

A．Hold meetings.	B．See painting exhibitions.
C．Record the farmers’ songs.	D．Watch some rare animals.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To tell about the history of the South Downs National Park.

B．To encourage donations to the South Downs National Park.

C．To stress the importance of the South Downs National Park.

D．To introduce activities happening across the South Downs National Park.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long will it take the speakers to go to the club by car?

A．About an hour.

B．About half an hour.

C．About 10 minutes.

2. What is the woman going to do in the Students’ Club?

A．Have a swim.

B．Play basketball.

C．Do some running.

3. Where will the speakers meet?

A．At the school gate.

B．At the man’s home.

C．At the club.

9 . Why does the woman feel upset?

A．She has no money to buy a car.

B．Tom didn’t lend his car to her.

C．She quarreled with Tom.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man do on Sunday?

A．He went to the museum.

B．He visited the old castle.

C．He watched a football match.

2. How did the man find the movie?

A．Special.

B．Interesting.

C．Boring.

3. Who is Helen most likely to be?

A．The man’s friend.

B．The man’s wife.

C．The man’s daughter.

4. What food did the man have?

A．Italian food.

B．Thai food.

C．Chinese food.