1 . Here is the information about the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series.
Annual Pass
Cost: $80 annual pass Available for: Everyone How to purchase:
In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online: Buy from the USGS store.
By phone: Call 1-888-275-8747. Additional Information:
This pass is non-transferable to another person.
Senior Pass
Cost: $80 Lifetime Senior Pass;$20 Annual Senior Pass
Available for: U. S. citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over. How to purchase:
In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online:Buy from the USGS store.
Additional Information:
The Senior Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and special services.
Volunteer Pass
Cost: Free annual pass
Available for: Volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program
How to get: Volunteers should contact their volunteer coordinator (协调员) for more information.
Additional Information:
The Volunteer Pass is available for 12 months from the date of issue.
Access Pass
Cost: Free lifetime pass
Available for: U. S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
How to get:
In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online: Buy from the USGS store.
Mail: Purchase using an application form that can be exchanged through mail. Note: Processing and shipping fees will be charged for online and mail orders. Additional Information:
The Access Pass generally does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
Golden Access Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes are still honored according to the provisions of the pass.
Passes may not be purchased as gifts.
1. Which pass can be ordered by phone?| A．Annual Pass. | B．Senior Pass. | C．Volunteer Pass. | D．Access Pass. |
| A．$0. | B．$20. | C．$40. | D．$80. |
| A．It can be bought and given to others as a present. |
| B．All forms of purchase don’t charge processing fee. |
| C．It has replaced Golden Access Passport completely. |
| D．A discount in other related fees can be enjoyed with it. |
2 . Books are a great way to learn new things and explore interesting stories.
You’re not exposed to blue light.
We are exposed to blue light so often, which is harmful to the eyes and could create issues later in life.
You may sleep better.
Reading before bed can be helpful in increasing the amount of time it takes to fall asleep. Along with longer sleep duration, reading at bedtime could improve your sleep quality once you doze off(打盹儿). If you’ve chosen to read something particularly boring, it’s likely to put you to sleep even faster.
Enjoying a book means being focused on a single plot or topic for several hours, even if we are only reading for 10 to 20 minutes every night. As a result, we become better at concentrating, and we may find that we improve our attention spans in the rest of our daily activities.
Reading boosts your brain power.
Reading allows you to take in new information. The more you learn, the smarter you become. You don’t have to read something academic, or even non-fiction, for your brain to benefit.
| A．Reading reduces stress |
| B．It helps you concentrate better |
| C．Besides, they offer health benefits as well |
| D．However, try to choose a book that’s interesting to you |
| E．Even lighthearted fiction can work to exercise your brain |
| F．That light also tricks your brain into thinking it is daytime |
| G．Creating a relaxing environment allows your body to become sleepy |
3 . Ever since the 2012 publication of Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling book, Wild, which records her 1100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail from California to Washington state all by herself, many more people have been preparing their hiking shoes.
Hiking is now the fourth most-popular outdoor activity in the U.S., after running, fishing and biking, according to The Outdoor Foundation’s 2018 Outdoor Participation Report. The report noted that 44.9 million people hit the trails (步道) in 2017, up from 30 million in 2006. The biggest jump in participation came between 2015 and 2016.
Trimble, a government official, says in addition to the “Wild” effect, he believes hiking is increasing in popularity because more people are discovering the nation’s various trail systems and learning about the concept of long-distance hiking. “I also think the Millennials, and even Generation Z, are putting a lot more value on experiences than on money and career advancement,” he says. “Cultural changes have played a role in the number of people getting out on the trails.”
Mike Wollmer is a director of the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA), which protects, keeps and advocates for the Ice Age Trail, another one of the 11 National Scenic Trails. Wollmer believes social media has also helped to improve hiking numbers, as it is being used to show the beauty and diversity of U.S. hiking trails, construction projects and more. This is especially true for less famous paths such as the Ice Age Trail, which winds 1150 miles around Wisconsin, presenting the state’s Ice Age landscapes (风景).
The IATA recorded 76 trail completions between the path’s birth in the 1970s and 2012. During the next six years, another 114 people reported trail finishes. The hiking community also created the IATA-specific “Thousand Miler Wanna Bes” Facebook page, aimed at helping people achieve their dream of becoming a “thousand-miler”, a special title the IATA gives to those who have completed the entire trail.
1. Why was the book Wild mentioned in the beginning?| A．To lead to the topic of the text. | B．To recommend an influential book. |
| C．To analyze the popularity of the book. | D．To introduce the beautiful wild of the US. |
| A．The book Wild. | B．The social media. |
| C．The desire to get experiences. | D．The state’s Ice Age landscapes. |
| A．An honor. | B．A Facebook page. |
| C．A sum of money. | D．A landscape picture. |
| A．Hiking, Hiking, Hiking | B．Why Hiking Is Increasing in the USA? |
| C．American Outdoor Activities Are Improving | D．Do You Know American Trails? |
4 . We invite you to join us on a wonderful, watery tour of underwater places.
Atlit Yam
Atlit Yam is an ancient village off the coast of Atlit, Israel. Around 8000 to 9250 years ago, there was a human settlement. The villagers left a series of unconnected walls behind, along with water wells and rectangular (矩形的) buildings. All these objects are now under 26 to 39 feet of water.
Port Royal’s Sunken City
As the sea birds fly, Port Royal, Jamaica is about 15 miles south of Kingston. In the year 1692, Port Royal had a population of somewhere between 6500 and 10000 people. Disaster struck that summer. On June 7, just before noon, an earthquake rocked Port Royal. Then it was hit with huge waves. Around 30 acres of buildings and streets slid into the ocean.
Rome’s “Lost Vegas”
Built on Italy’s northwest coast by the ancient Romans, Baia is often compared to modern-day Las Vegas. It was a seaside city where the rich kept vacation homes. But as volcanos raised the water level, most of Baia slipped beneath the waves. Announced as an underwater archaeological park in 2002, the city’s treasures are now accessible to the public.
The “Atlantis of the East”
In the 1950s, the Chinese government flooded a valley inside Zhejiang Province in order to create Qiandao Lake, an artificial body of water. But a city which was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty (between 25 and 200 AD) known as Shi Cheng had been founded there. Shi Cheng was rediscovered by divers in the year 2001. The underwater city has five entrance gates and many animal sculptures. Travel guides have called this place the “Atlantis of the East”.
1. Which place sank on a specific day?| A．Baia. | B．Atlit Yam. | C．Port Royal. | D．Shi Cheng. |
| A．They are both huge cities. | B．They were both hit by a disaster. |
| C．They are both open to the public. | D．They were both discovered in this century. |
| A．It lies in a valley. | B．It has five entrance gates. |
| C．It is rediscovered by divers. | D．It lies underwater in the west. |
1. Which month is it now probably?
| A．July. | B．June. | C．May. |
| A．Women’s fashion. | B．Men’s fashion. | C．Children’s fashion. |
| A．Some fashion models will join in. |
| B．Sportswear is the man’s attraction. |
| C．High street stores offer most clothes. |
| A．By visiting the college website. |
| B．By calling the admission office. |
| C．By going to the college bookstore. |
1. Who kept the man informed of most related information?
| A．The staff. | B．The students. | C．The cleaners. |
| A．The copying paper. | B．The paper cups. | C．The plastic cups. |
| A．55％. | B．45％. | C．30％. |
| A．Putting up a poster. | B．Holding an exhibition. | C．Delivering a lecture. |
1. What does the woman think of a career in Tourism?
| A．Promising. | B．Challenging. | C．Fulfilling. |
| A．Time-management. | B．Note-taking. | C．Financial planning. |
| A．Travel and Business. | B．Public relations. | C．Medical care. |
1. What will the man intend to do in Namibia?
| A．To host a program. | B．To work as a volunteer. | C．To learn about wildlife. |
| A．He must be over 20. |
| B．He should be moderately fit. |
| C．He ought to speak more than one language. |
1. on purpose
2. dream about/of
3. in rags
4. put on weight
5. in memory of
6. dress up
7. do harm to
8. in relief
9. 毕业于
10. 因为，由于
11. 严重受损，破败不堪
12. 设立，建立
13. 处理，安排
14. 计算出，解决
15. 参加
