1 . BOSTON MARATHON TRAINING PLAN
Welcome to the Boston Marathon Training Plan. Developed by the Boston Athletics Association(B. A. A.), the training plan will help guide you to success. It is especially suitable for the 2020 Boston Marathon competitors, and is not necessarily intended for other events. The plan starts on Thursday, November 22, and end in on Thursday, April 11, 2020.
There are four levels of training plans designed to help you, whether you are running over five hours or going for a sub-three hour marathon:
•Level One is designed around running an average of four days per week.
•Level Two will have you run an average of five days per week.
•Level Three will be an average of six days per week.
•Level Four will have you training six to seven days per week.
The step-by-step increase in daily and weekly advantage is designed to challenge you while also reducing the risk of training too hard. All four plans build a solid base of running fitness, and will help try to maximize your race potential. As with any training plan, what is outlined is merely a guide on how to build and arrange your weekly running routine.
The B. A. A. Boston Marathon Training Plan material is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to be any fitness or medical advice. You should always consult a qualified and licensed medical professional before beginning or changing any exercise program. Please use personal judgment when participating in any training or exercise program. Information contained within the B. A. A. Boston Marathon Training Plan may not be reproduced or adapted without approved written permits from the Boston Athletic Association.
Good luck to all runners.
1. This Boston Marathon Training plan is purposely designed for______.| A．the 2020 Boston Marathon organizers | B．the 2020 Boston Marathon participants |
| C．the 2020 American Marathon competitors | D．the 2020 Marathon runners around the world |
| A．They are designed with a flexible time table. |
| B．They require strict time on training. |
| C．They are suitable for runners of all ages. |
| D．They can help you build and arrange your daily running routine. |
| A．Four levels training plan enables you to make the best use of your potential. |
| B．You should judge by yourself which training program suits you best. |
| C．You can change your training plan under the guidance of your medical professional. |
| D．The 2020 Boston Marathon Plan offers advice on both training and running fitness. |
2 . Special breaks: four UK’s creative places
Chair-making, Leicestershire
Spend a week in the National Forest woodlands learning to make your own chair. People having different levels of experience are welcomed. Beginners can make a single Windsor chair, while the more advanced learners can design their own chairs.
Price: £650 per person
Dates: 21-27 Jun., 31 Jul.-6 Aug, 4-10 Oct.
Drawing, North Yorkshire
Learn how to create beautiful pen and ink drawings on this four-day art holiday in the North York Moors. Aimed at beginners, it teaches a range of styles and techniques to build confidence and improve drawing skills. The course is mainly based at Larpool Hall, Whitby in Yorkshire, a Georgian house with views over the Esk Valley.
Price: £405 per person
Dates: 25-28 Sept.
Clothes-mending, West Sussex
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation has a wide range of textile (纺织品) courses, from making belts to weaving, dyeing and printing. Those who have reconsidered their shopping habits may enjoy the Mending Your Clothes course, in which the well-known textile artist Celia Pym teaches techniques for repairing woven clothes.
Price: £381 (course only) per person, and £196 for accommodation and meals
Dates: 21-23 Aug.
Wildlife photography, Dorset
Red squirrels are now very rare in England, but Brownsea Island has a large population of red squirrels. On this short trip, guests will explore the island and learn how to photograph the creatures in the woodlands. Led by Emma Healey and Sean Weekly, the course is an opportunity to take advantage of the best light of the day to take wildlife photographs.
Price: £475 per person (including accommodation, most meals and tuition)
Date: 14 Sept.
1. Which place will you choose if you want to enjoy a four-day holiday?| A．Leicestershire. | B．North Yorkshire. | C．West Sussex. | D．Dorset. |
| A．Team up with Celia Pym. | B．Explore the beautiful Esk Valley. |
| C．Take photographs of red squirrels. | D．Protect the wildlife in the woodlands. |
| A．They are all aimed at beginners. |
| B．They all have noisy surroundings. |
| C．They are all famous for professional instructors. |
| D．They all inspire creativity and improve practical skills. |
1. Why is TOKNOW a special magazine?
| A．It entertains young parents. |
| B．It provides serious advertisements. |
| C．It publishes popular science fictions. |
| D．It combines fun with complex concepts. |
| A．Online courses. |
| B．Articles on new topics. |
| C．Lectures on a balanced life. |
| D．Reports on scientific discoveries. |
| A．£55. | B．£60. | C．£65. | D．£70. |
| A．free birthday presents |
| B．full refund within 28 days |
| C．membership of the TOKNOW club |
| D．chances to meet the experts in person |
4 . Imagine a place where people and animals mingle comfortably, and where you and your family can enjoy farm animals at their best-in a clean, natural and relaxed atmosphere. Such a place is The Friendly Farm.
Wander the grounds, have a picnic, and learn something new. Most of our animals will be more than happy to eat right out of your hand. You’ll find The Friendly Farm has something to offer to kids--of ALL ages!
Our gift shop has been rebuilt after a fire we had in October of 2005. Fortunately, no animals were harmed. Come in and see the new items we have in store for you!
Activity Room-We are in the process of building a children’s activity room. To be opened later this season, it will feature interactive（互动的）activities between animals and children, and also be a chance for children to post their favorite artwork about animals-both on the walls and online.
Become a Junior Farmer and Receive：
●A Free T-Shirt-It’s your admission ticket to Friendly Farm.
●A Free Admission-Once you become a Junior Farmer, you can come as often as you like to visit us
●A Free Bag of Feed Every Time You Visit！
1 addition to the above items, you’ll buy anything at a 10%discount in our gift shop.
Price：You can order our special Discount Admission Card online. Receive 15 admissions for just $82.50.
Time：We’re open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (weather permitting) from late May until Labor Day, then weekends through mid-September.
1. What are children advised to do on the Friendly Farm?| A．Organize a party with their family. | B．Clean the Friendly Farm. |
| C．Buy food in the gift shop. | D．Feed animals if they like. |
| A．Being open all the year. | B．Giving out free food. |
| C．Teaching kids to paint. | D．Getting close to animals. |
| A．can visit the farm for free | B．should order tickets online |
| C．should be good at making artwork | D．needs to buy a T-shirt about animals |
5 . International Sports Groups & Clubs in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an international city with a rich history and a highly diverse population from 180 different backgrounds, enjoying a broad range of culture and lifestyles. Here’s a selection of useful information to make your time in Amsterdam as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Amsterdam Football
It’s men’s football 1st team playing in the official Dutch Football League System.
New players are always welcome to try out.
Email: r.mac@ hotmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/ExpatFootballAmsterdam
Amsterdam Triathlon and Cycling Club
Focused on cycling, the Amsterdam Triathlon and Cycling Club is a social club that welcomes foreigners and locals alike, with training going hand in hand with coffee shops and after-training drinks. There is also an annual dinner party that extends to athletes’ friends and families. It has regular rides and runs for beginners as well as experienced cyclists, and welcomes new members.
Email: atac.club@ gmail.com
Website: www.atac-club.nl
House of Running
It’s a social running club offering programs for advanced fitness levels to prepare for various races, such as the Amsterdam Marathon, half marathon or ultra–marathon race. Get in great shape, make friends and have fun. The group meets weekly in Amsterdam, with two 20–21 week training seasons per year.
Email: info@ houseofrunning.com
Website: www.facebook.com/HouseofRunning
Slim Tennis
The Slim Tennis is situated near Amsterdam Zuid WTC and offers tennis lessons to foreigners of all levels(including beginners). Custom lessons are possible, plus individual and group lessons can also be held during lunch hours. These can be provided in English, French or Dutch.
Email: info@ slimtennis. Nl
Website: www.slimtennis.nl
1. Which club is not suitable for beginners?| A．The Amsterdam Football. |
| B．The Amsterdam Triathlon and Triathlon and Cycling Club. |
| C．The House of Running. |
| D．The Slim Tennis. |
| A．Have free coffee. |
| B．Bring your friends and families. |
| C．Learn local culture. |
| D．Meet official instructors. |
| A．Drinks. | B．Language lessons. | C．Custom lessons. | D．Table Tennis lessons. |
1. In order to be popular on the show, an item should have one of the following selling points except ________.
| A．reasonable price | B．multiple functions | C．home automation | D．eco-friendly system |
| A．Apart from facial recognition, there is no other way to lock or unlock Elecpro’s US:E. |
| B．De’ Longhi air purifier can only be used in summer because it gives a chilly feeling. |
| C．The Galanz ToastWave has not come onto the market yet. |
| D．Despite the germ-away experience it provides, the Flatbox Cheers itself is hard to clean. |
| A．Scientific journal. | B．Education magazine. |
| C．Advertisement brochure. | D．Local newspaper. |
7 . Trevalgan Touring Park, Cornwall
Campers have three options at this park on Penwith: non-serviced pitches for basic camping, serviced spots with electricity and fully serviced pitches with taps, waste disposal and extra space. While the site has a large number of caravans (大篷车) alongside the tents, there’s ample room for kids to play and easy access from campsite to beach.
Unserviced pitch from ₤ 16 a night, semi-serviced from ₤16.50, fully serviced from ₤22.
Adult from ₤5.50 a night, child ₤ 3, under-three free, 01736 791892
Wardley Hill, Norfolk
Only in its second year, this campsite on the edge of the Norfolk Broads welcomes tents and small vans. Guests pitch is in the long grass, and recycled washing machine can be hired as campfire pits or temporary barbecues. Drive to nearby Beccles to rent a canoe and enjoy the Broads waterways.
Adult ₤6 a night, child ₤ 2, 07733 306543
Little Halden Farming Camping, Kent
Little Halden Farm only takes 20 tents (private tents forbidden), so overcrowding is never an issue. Facilities are basic but more than adequate — hot showers, toilets and fresh, running water — and minimal human development means there’s wildlife around. Rolvenden village is only a 20-minute walk away, with a fantastic local pub, The Bull, and a well-stocked shop selling the essentials.
Adult ₤ 9 a night, child ₤ 4, tent charge ₤ 5 per night, no dogs, 07854 523966
1. If campers go to Trevalgan Touring Park, they can ________.| A．use a washing machine |
| B．go to the seaside conveniently |
| C．make campfires on a canoe |
| D．go to The Bull to enjoy themselves |
| A．A bar. | B．Wildlife. | C．Caravans. | D．Barbecues. |
| A．To advertise some camping spots in the UK. |
| B．To describe people’s choices while camping. |
| C．To introduce different ways of camping. |
| D．To show camping is popular in the UK. |
8 . Volunteers for The Orangutan Project
Are you interested in working with a group of friendly people to help save orangutans and rainforests? Joints at The Orangutan Project (TOP)! We’re looking for volunteers from different backgrounds to help us.
About volunteers
Fundraising (募捐) and events volunteers are important in helping us to raise funds we need to save orangutans and their rainforest homes.
Your main job is to encourage people to donate to orangutan care. You’ll people understand the threats facing orangutans.
About you
You’re a great communicator and you like getting out and about community. You have time to work at markets and festivals, and you want k difference by volunteering with an environmental charity.
Experience
Experience in events, fundraising or customer service would be useful b also receive training in these skills.
Time required
You’ll need to volunteer for a minimum (最少量) of 6 hours per month, some weekends and evenings.
Training
Training on the threats facing orangutans, what TOP does, and how we v be provided. Depending on your interests, we can also provide training planning and team management.
1. What is the main task of volunteers?| A．To take care of injured orangutans. |
| B．To teach the public about event planning. |
| C．To collect money for orangutan care. |
| D．To deal with people from different backgrounds, |
| A．Being able to work by yourself |
| B．Doing volunteering every weekend. |
| C．Having experience in customer service. |
| D．Working at least six hours every month. |
| A．A chance to be a reporter. | B．Training in team management. |
| C．A travel in the rainforests. | D．Courses in surviving in the wild. |
9 . Summer Programs for High School Students
●University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars
△Entering Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th
Through this program, you can get a taste of college life. Students who attend the program will prepare for college through strict coursework and excellent instruction from University of Maryland professors. Students can choose to complete classes within their given area of study during their three-week term.
●Emory University: Summer Pre-College Program
△Entering Grades：11th and 12th
The program gives high school students a chance to get ahead. There are six-week courses during which students can learn from top professors in their fields of study while earning college credit（学分）.
●Boston University: High School Honors Program
△Entering Grades：11th and 12th
The program allows students to visit the campus and study for five weeks. During that time, students can choose to join many classes and even earn up to eight college credits by the end of their program. With over 80 classes to choose from, it'll surely be an exciting time for you.
●Wake Forest University: Summer Immersion Program
△Entering Grades：9th to College
After studying for four weeks, high school students are given a chance to test their likes and abilities in the field they think they might like to study. There're many courses to choose from. Students experience all of college life well before officially attending college.
1. Which university provides the longest program?| A．University of Maryland. | B．Emory University. | C．Boston University. | D．Wake Forest University. |
| A．It develops their interest in reading. | B．It enriches their personal college life. |
| C．It helps to earn college credits. | D．It helps to decide on their future major. |
| A．University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars. | B．Emory University: Summer Pre-College Program. |
| C．Boston University: High School Honors Program. | D．Wake Forest University: Summer Immersion Program. |
10 . May 29-June 2
Summer Camp for the Whole Family!
Family Camp, an annual event at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center in Appomattox, Virginia, offers the chance for family members to socialize with each other while at the same time experiencing their own level of independence in a safe environment. Participants take three classes a day, one of which is specially appointed as a family activity. Classes offered include swimming, theatre arts, nature, canoeing, and more. Afternoons and evenings are filled with special activities such as hikes, canoe trips, and campfires.
Family Camp offers a variety of activities for all ages. Space is limited to 25 families. Registration is now underway and will continue until all sports are full. To receive registration information, please call your local Extension Office or Heather Benninghove at Holiday Lake 4-H Center at (434)248-5444.
Family Camp, like all Holiday Lake 4-H Educational and Virginia Cooperative Extension programs, is offered to all. If you’re a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices or services to participate in Family Camp, please contact the 4-H Center at 434-248-5444 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm to discuss accommodations 5 days before the camp begins.
Prices:
*Family of 4: $500
*Each additional member: $75
Payment:
*$200 deposit with registration
*Final payment and all signed forms due May 5
*Final payment may be sent any time
*An information packet and all relevant forms will be mailed to you upon receipt of registration and deposit.
Refunds:
*Full by May 7
*Nonrefundable after May 7
1. What will the participants of the camp be arranged to do?| A．Attend classes in the morning. |
| B．Go hiking or canoeing in the morning. |
| C．Have sports in groups in the gym. |
| D．Join in funny games in the evening. |
| A．May, 29. | B．May, 24. | C．May, 20. | D．May, 7. |
| A．$ 500. | B．$ 570. | C．$ 610. | D．$ 650. |
