A.A weekend plan. | B.A wedding invitation. | C.A business deal. |
A.Taking a rest. | B.Going for a coffee. | C.Having a snack. |
3 . HABITAT RESTORATION TEAM
Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive (侵入的) plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.
GROUPSGroups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.
AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRINGVolunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15.
Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.
We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Bring layers for changing weather and a raincoat if necessary.
Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and lunch.
No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills (满足) community service requirements.
UPCOMING EVENTSTime | Meeting Location |
Sunday, Jan. 15 10:00 am — 1:00 pm | Battery Alexander Trailhead |
Sunday, Jan. 22 10:00 am — 2:30 pm | Stinson Beach Parking Lot |
Sunday, Jan. 29 9:30 am — 2:30 pm | Coyote Ridge Trailhead |
A.To discover mineral resources. | B.To develop new wildlife parks. |
C.To protect the local ecosystem. | D.To conduct biological research. |
A.5. | B.10. | C.15. | D.18. |
A.Bring their own tools. | B.Work even in bad weather. |
C.Wear a team uniform. | D.Do at least three projects. |
4 . “I am not crazy,” says Dr. William Farber, shortly after performing acupuncture (针灸) on a rabbit. “I am ahead of my time.” If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods. But Farber is certain he’ll have the last laugh. He’s one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians (兽医) now practicing “holistic” medicine-combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic (按摩疗法) and herbal medicine.
Farber, a graduate of Colorado State University, started out as a more conventional veterinarian. He became interested in alternative treatments 20 years ago when he suffered from terrible back pain. He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little relief. Then he tried acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets.
Leigh Tindale’s dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber’s treatments eased her dog’s suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment.
Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well,” he says. “I will do anything to help an animal. That’s my job.”
1. What do some of Farber’s coworkers think of him?A.He’s odd. | B.He’s strict. | C.He’s brave. | D.He’s rude. |
A.He was trained in it at university. | B.He was inspired by another veterinarian. |
C.He benefited from it as a patient. | D.He wanted to save money for pet owners. |
A.Steps of a chiropractic treatment. | B.The complexity of veterinarians’ work. |
C.Examples of rare animal diseases. | D.The effectiveness of holistic medicine. |
A.To prove Farber’s point. | B.To emphasize its importance. |
C.To praise veterinarians. | D.To advocate animal protection. |
5 . Do you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read? Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.
Well, there’s a kiosk (小亭) for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.
“You enter the fare gates (检票口) and you’ll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story,” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit — known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”
It’s that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.
Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,” Trost says. “And as of right now, we’ve received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”
Ridership on transit (交通) systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit?
Trost thinks so.
“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,” she says.
And you’ll never be without something to read.
1. Why did BART start the kiosk program?A.To promote the local culture. | B.To discourage phone use. |
C.To meet passengers’ needs. | D.To reduce its running costs. |
A.By popularity. | B.By length. |
C.By theme. | D.By language. |
A.Organizing a story contest. | B.Doing a survey of customers. |
C.Choosing a print publisher. | D.Conducting interviews with artists. |
A.It will close down. | B.Its profits will decline. |
C.It will expand nationwide. | D.Its ridership will increase. |
A.A pop star. | B.An old song. | C.A radio program. |
1. How did Jack go to school when he was a child?
A.By bike. | B.On foot. | C.By bus. |
A.Disapproving. | B.Encouraging. | C.Understanding. |
A.Overprotecting their children. |
B.Pushing their children too hard. |
C.Having no time for their children. |
1. What will the weather be like today?
A.Stormy. | B.Sunny. | C.Foggy. |
A.Plant a tree. | B.Move his car. | C.Check the map. |
1. What is "Life of Johnson"?
A.A magazine column. | B.A TV series. | C.A historical novel. |
A.His acting talent. | B.His humorous writing. | C.His long sports career. |
A.In 1981. | B.In 1983. | C.In 1985. |
A.Go to an art show. | B.Meet the man's aunt. | C.Eat out with Mark. |