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| A: Map the Monarch’s migration route B: Explore Monarch’s ecosystem C: Analyze Monarch’s population D: Make a Monarch fact file E: Provide conservation strategies for Monarch |
| 21. Project Subjects: Biology, English Task: Students will investigate the Monarch’s appearance, habitat, migration and other information. They are expected to create a detailed presentation or report in English, accompanied by illustrations or posters to showcase the related facts. |
| 22. Project Subject: Geography, English Task: Students will research and map the migration route of Monarch butterflies, focusing on their journey from North America to Mexico. They will use geographical tools to mark key points on the map and provide an English-written description of the migration. |
| 23. Project Subject: Math, Biology, English Task: Students will analyze data related to Monarch butterfly population, including their numbers and migration patterns. Using mathematical tools, they will create graphs and charts to visualize population changes and identify potential reasons for fluctuations. |
| 24. Project Subject: Biology, Geography, English Task: Students will explore the ecosystems where Monarch butterflies reside, including their habitats, enemies, activities and food sources. They will create a comprehensive report that delves into the ecological aspects, incorporating both biological and geographical insights. |
| 25. Project Subjects: Biology, Geography, English Task: Students will investigate conservation efforts for Monarch butterflies, addressing issues like habitat preservation and climate change impacts. They will propose practical solutions and write a persuasive essay in English advocating for Monarch butterfly conservation. |
How to Survive a Stampede (蜂拥)
At least 154 people were killed and more than 100 others injured in a stampede accident that occurred in Korea, during a Halloween gathering, local authorities said early Sunday morning. What should we do in case of similar crowding and trampling (踩踏) accidents? Here are a few tips to increase the chances of survival in an incident.
If you are in a crowd, a first and most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings and mentally notice alternate exits. No matter where you are, make sure you always know how to get out.
Keep an eye on the crowd.
Be aware of the general atmosphere of the crowd, as panic situations can often be expected. When in danger, a few seconds can make all the difference, giving you the possibility of taking advantage of your escaping route.
If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down, because you could easily get trampled. Move in the same direction of the crowd, keeping your hands up by your chest like a boxer — it gives you movement and protects your chest.
If you fall, get up quickly. If you can’t keep moving by crawling in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms and curl up. Do not lay on your stomach or back, as this dangerously exposes your lungs.
A. Look for exits.
B. Protect your head.
C. Avoid any choke points.
D. Keep pace with the crowd.
A. Eat at home B. Go to bank often C. Carry less money D．Keep a record of money E. Choose water first F. Save your changes |
Tips on How to Save Money
It's important for you teenagers to know how to save money. If you think it's a difficult task anddon't know how to do it, please do as the following.
Make it a habit to write down all that you have spent. And when you find out the total amount that you have paid at the end of the month, you will realize the importance of saving money.
If you have gone to a shop to buy something and get back some changes, then you can save them in your money jar. And you'll be surprised at the huge amount of money after days.
Maybe you enjoy hosting parties. Invite your friends over to your house instead of a restaurant. You can have a barbecue or play games. It's a great way to have fun, but at a lower cost.
Do you like drinking cola or coffee very much? Instead of buying cola, coffee or other drinks with a meal, drink water. Water is better for your health, and drinking it saves you money, too.
Do you have the habit of not leaving a store without buying anything? The only way to stop that is carrying less money around with you, which will not even help you buy a drink.
Follow these tips above, make small changes in your life, and watch your money grow.
It’s normal to wake up on the wrong side of the bed every now and then. But who wants to be unhappy for an entire day? There are a few simple steps to make today a brighter day for you.
By waking up even just fifteen minutes earlier, you’ll give yourself a bit more time to prepare yourself for the day ahead. You can also take things slowly, rather than rush and stress yourself out .So you should consider setting your alarm for the time when you want to be up and out of bed.
Exercising your muscles first in the morning will restart your system and set the tone for the rest of the day. You’ll do something healthy and productive, which will lift your mood (心情) and make you more energetic. Morning exercise can also prevent muscle pain, help you sleep sounder and lose weight.
If you have a lot on your mind, writing a to-do list will help, as it will enable you to organize your thoughts and clear your head. Just write down everything that you’re worried about getting done. Then rewrite it in order of importance. So you can focus on the most urgent (紧急的) tasks right away.
It’s a wise idea to shower and make yourself look tidy. This will also make you feel more confident. If you want to treat yourself, run a bath instead of a shower. You’ll find that a little me-time can really cheer up your day.
A. Do morning exercise
B. Wake up early
C. Have a proper breakfast
D. Wash and present yourself nicely
E. Write a to-do list
6 . How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Your Colleagues at Work
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It is unprofessional to misbehave towards fellow workers. An employee must behave in an acceptable way in the workplace. Being rude to fellow workers spoils the relationships among employees. Remember that the way you behave says a lot about your education, upbringing and family background.
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Show how much you care about them. If they have done something for you, remember to thank them. The good work of employees must be acknowledged and appreciated in front of all. Being jealous doesn’t help, and, in turn, it spoils your relationship with your fellow workers.
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If any of your colleagues is doing something wrong, tell him to his face. It is better to be straighlt-forward than spread unnecessary rumours (谣言) Criticizing and making fun of fellow workers spoil relationships and eventually turn friends into enemies.
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Listen to what your colleagues say. You need to be a little more understanding, meanwhile. Try to avoid unnecessary conflicts in the workplace. Put yourself in your colleague’s shoes before taking any important decisions.
A. Be a Patient Listener
B. Respect Your Colleagues
C. Learn from Your Colleagues
D. Be Honest with Others
Saving money can be hard. There is always something fun to buy. If you really want to save money, it will be easier if you set a goal. Then make smart spending choices and look for ways to earn money.
Set a specific goal for something you want to buy. Saving will be easier if you have an amount in mind. For example, if you want to buy a bike, your goal might be the cost of the bike. You should add the price of a helmet. Your goal might be just to save as much money as you can. You might reward yourself with ice-cream every time you save $100.
Keep your money in a piggy bank in your closet. You can also use an envelope or a shoebox. Put it where it can’t be lost or stolen. It is also good to keep it out of sight. You might not want to spend it if you-forget it is here.
Draw a long box with $0 at one end and the amount of money you want to collect at the other end. Mark lines along the chart for each $5 or $10. When you add money to your savings, color part of the box. It will show how close you are reaching your goal!
Maybe you want to save money for a video game. You might also want to take a trip with your friends. Put money in different piggy banks for more than one thing.
When you get money, put it into savings quickly. You will be less likely to spend it. If you know that you are going to get money, plan how much is going into savings. You don’t have to put all of your money in savings. However, if you want to reach your goal quickly, keep out only a small amount.
A. Saving for more than one thing
B. Spending less money
C. Buying what you really want
D. Keeping record of your savings
E. Making a saving plan
F. Keeping your money safe
| A. What is funny? B. What is laughter? C. Reasons for laughter. D. Kids love laughing most. E. When do people laugh? F. Who laughs most? |
Everyone loves laughing!
Laughter is social. It connects us with other people. We laugh more when we are with other people. Studies find that we are 30 times more likely to laugh with others than when we are alone. When one person laughs, other people begin to laugh, too.
It is difficult to pretend. Laughter is honest. Try to laugh right now. It’s difficult, isn’t it? When people pretend to laugh, most people know it’s not real. Studies show that people don’t like the sound of fake (虚假的) laughter.
We often laugh when we feel nervous. At the beginning of the meeting, someone often tells a joke. It’s usually a small joke, but we laugh a lot. Our laughter helps us relax.
Silly things are sometimes funny. We laugh at jokes about people and their mistakes because we know something they don’t know. We think we are better than they are.
9 . Here is a page from a magazine called Future. Read the following information about things that may happen in twenty years.
Cars will run on solar power and will be much cleaner and safer. For example, if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, your car will slow down or stop by itself. It not only prevents the pollution of the environment but also decreases the rate road killers.
New cities will have to be built in the sea. Some cities on water will have two levels (层). People will live on the upper level; the lower level will be used for traffic, shops and factories, which will be a better way of solving the problem of increasing population and cities.
Biotechnology (生物技术) will make everything we eat better and healthier. Plants without insects or illnesses (病虫害) will be developed. The taste of fruit and vegetables will be better and food will be kept longer. At that time, people will have no need to worry about whether their diet is safe or not, because these foods have been tested again and again. They surely are safe.
Ways of curing illness
Many new ways to cure illnesses will be found. People will use products of genetic engineering (基因产品) to cure more illnesses. However, some new illnesses will appear.
A. New energy used on transportation
B. Green food
C. Ways of keeping healthy
D. Future living conditions
10 IDEAS FOR YOUR 2018 TRAVEL BUCKET LIST
Setting travel resolutions and dreaming about where you’ll explore in 2018? As the year draws close, we’ve put together a rundown of one-of-a-kind inspiring experiences in Peru, Bolivia, and the Galapagos we think should make your 2018 travel bucket list.
Hop aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper train. Of their four routes, we particularly recommend the 3 day/2 night trip from Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire, to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, and onwards to ‘The White City’ of Arequipa. Launched mid-2017, our team tested out the first class service and came back raving that it was one of the most attentive and accommodating services available in Peru. If you’re interested in train travel, check out this Luxury Peru by Rail itinerary.
Venture into the heart of one of the richest and most bio-diverse regions on the planet, the Tambopata National Reserve. Here you can stay at the most remote Amazon Lodge in Peru, Tambopata Research Center, and participate in the incredible conservation initiative Wired Amazon. This citizen’s science project allows you to tiptoe through the Amazon Jungle with professional scientists, collecting insects and identifying new species. The project discovers about one new species per month, and the traveler who discovers it, gets to name it too!
Located at altitude and almost no light pollution thanks to a sparse population, the Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia is one of the best places to stargaze in South America. Head out onto the Salar come nightfall with an expert astronomer who will point out planets and the likes of constellations of the southern hemisphere and distant galaxies, seen both with the naked-eye and through a telescope. For more travel inspiration on Bolivia and visiting the surreal Salar salt flats, check out our Highlights of Bolivia itinerary.
Named by the New York Times as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is a must for any travel bucket list. And, there is no better way to get there than the same way the Incas themselves did – walking through the iconic Sun Gate after a trek on the Inca Trail. For those without enough time to hike the multi-day camping trek to Machu Picchu, or simply not looking to camp, the one day Inca trail to Machu Picchu is a fantastic alternative (and you don’t need to book it as far in advance!). Aracari offers the trek on a private basis with expert guiding.
Peru is the food mecca of South America, winning the title of best culinary destination on earth for 6 years running, and proudly laying claim to a selection of the best restaurants in the world. This gold gastronomic status is largely thanks to the innovative chefs pioneering the culinary scene. One of these chefs is Pedro Miguel Schiaffino of MALABAR and Amaz restaurants, both on the 2017 list of Best Restaurants in Latin America. Specializing in championing the flavors and ingredients of the Amazon, chef Pedro will cook you a 5-course tasting menu sharing anecdotes as he whips up delicious and beautiful plates. Foodies can check out more culinary themed experiences in Peru.
Sail into 2018 on a luxury naturalist cruise in the Galapagos, home to an astonishing array of unique wildlife that helped inspire Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. Island hop to spot iconic species including blue and red-footed boobies, the flightless cormorant, land iguanas and Magnificent frigate birds. Expect to swim with sea lions, get close to giant tortoises and snorkel in crystal waters dotted with marine life, before spending the evening relaxing in your luxurious cabin – where you might even spot the shadow of sharks from your balcony! The best luxury cruise options can be compared on our luxury Galapagos cruise page.
The Ausangate trek rounds the highest sacred mountain in Cusco, Apu Ausangate, and passes by majestic rainbow mountains along the way. Include an adventure challenge on your 2018 travel bucket list, and spend 5 days trekking lodge-to-lodge in the gorgeous Andes mountains, accompanied by llamas and horses. Aracari can also arrange private camping treks according to the time you have available and fitness level – explore our Peru treks or contact us for more information.
Everyone has seen pictures of the vibrant costumes, colorful dances, and lively celebrations that take place during South America’s carnival festivities, the week before lent. Make it the year to see it all in person! One of the best places to witness the spectacle is in Oruro, Bolivia, where the celebration is so fantastic and culturally significant that it has been declared one a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanuty. Check out our handy 2018 festival calendars for Peru and Bolivia to help plan your trip to take in the region’s cultural highlights.
Longtime friend of Marisol Mosquera, Founder of Aracari, Gastón Ugalde, is Bolivia’s most celebrated living artist and a visual arts leader in the region. With a career spanning half a century, Ugalde is known by critics as the ‘Andean Warhol’ and is considered a video-art pioneer in Latin America. Gastón is one of Aracari’s many specialist guides, and we can arrange for you to visit his gallery in La Paz, Salar Galeria, for a chat and private tour with the artist himself.
With mountainous terrain, striking hidden waterfalls and archaeology of tremendous cultural significance hidden amid the undergrowth – Chachapoyas is truly ‘Indiana Jones’ territory. A junction of the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes mountain range and the coast, Chachapoyas sits off-the-beaten path but 2017 made access easier with the opening of a new cable car to the pre-Incan ruins of Kuelap and direct flights from the capital Lima to the region (Jaen) for the first time: go before everyone else does. Check out our Peru’s Best Kept Secret itinerary.
A. CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH THE MULTI-DAY AUSANGATE TREK
B. MEET THE MOST IMPORTANT LIVING BOLIVIAN ARTIST
C. SPOT BLUE-FOOTED BOOBY BIRDS IN THE GALAPAGOS
D. HIKE THE ONE-DAY INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
E. DANCE IN THE STREETS OF ORURO DURING CARNIVAL
F. STARGAZE ON THE SALAR DE UYUNI SALT FLATS
G. VISIT PERU’S BEST KEPT SECRET: CHACHAPOYAS
H. DISCOVER A NEW SPECIE IN THE AMAZON JUNGLE
I. TRAVEL ON SOUTH AMERICA’S FIRST LUXURY SLEEPER TRAIN
J. LET WORLD-RENOWNED CHEF PEDRO MIGUEL COOK YOU DINNER
