There is a tread in travelling that is sweepi...

There is a tread in travelling that is sweeping the nation— it’s being called voluntourism. Foreign destinations are attracting American citizens who want to sightsee, while at the same time engage in community service.

Photos on a wall are of recent visits to an orphanage(孤儿院) in India. It’s a trip Jim Inners first made after looking a more meaningful way to see the world. Through the Austin-based Miracle Foundation, Inners has traveled to India three times as part of a growing trend called voluntourism, which combines foreign travel with charity work.

“You’re living. You’re not just sending a check to help somebody but you have a little girl, a little boy. You’re their life line to a new life.” said Inners

Silicon Labs co-founder Nav Sooch recently raised money to build a village for orphans in India and has traveled there several times. He says it’s possible to sightsee and serve the needy.

“I think it would be a shame to go to India and not see the Taj Mahal. It’s a wonderful place and I think you can have that as well as the real interaction with real people.” said Sooch.

“We’ve had all ages. We’ve had from 21/2 with a family all the way up to an 82-year-old and that’s the beauty of these trips.” says Barbara Joubert. She plans the 9-day journeys on behalf of the Miracle Foundation. She says it appeals to those who want to give back. “So the most basic work or what you’re doing there is loving the kids and it’s not hard.” said Joubert.

“Spending time with all these kids has been wonderful.” says Inners. Voluntourism will take Jim Inners back to “Pinky”, the girl who calls him Papa Jim.

1.According to the text, voluntourism_________.

A. is kind of travel organized by travel companies

B. is a way of earning money by traveling

C. is a certain travel while offering community service

D. is kind of travel to enjoy the local cultures

2.According to the text, the Miracle Fountain_________.

A. is intended to help the poor areas　　 B. mainly helps plan voluntourism

C. belongs to a large travel company　　 D. is organized to offer service in India

3.What does Inners mean by saying “You’re their life line to a new life.” in paragraph 3?

A. You’ll have to look after their future life.

B. You need to send money to help the poor.

C. You will allow them to be your family members.

D. You have a great effect on their future life.

4.What’s the purpose of the text?

A. To make voluntourism more popular.　　 B. To persuade readers to help the poor.

C. To give you advice on voluntourism.　　 D. To introduce readers voluntourism.

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Who is the woman ____ is sweeping the floor over there?

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

There is a disease sweeping the world today that is killing far more people than any other, AIDS or SARS 1.(include). That disease is obesity. The WHO has stated that of the 56.5 million 2.(die) per year around the world, over 50 percent of these are caused by diseases 3. (close) associated with unhealthy diet and lack of exercise and 4. many of these deaths could be prevented. The WHO announced, in 2014, a plan 5.(fight) obesity and invited governments to encourage its citizens to adopt a 6. (sense) diet and to take up some exercise. As part of their plan, the WHO asked governments to consider the role food advertising plays 7. encouraging people to eat unhealthy food.

One area of concern for many countries is the advertising of unhealthy food during children's television programs. In Australia，which has the highest number of food advertisements in children’s television in the world, there are 8. average of 12 food ads per hour. While in Sweden and Austria 9. there are strict laws about advertising during children's programs, there is only one food per hour. In Sweden, and Quebec in Canada, there 10. (be) no great difference in the number of obese children since the government banned food ads in children's television.

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Jeremy Lin has scored 166 points in seven games and his fame is sweeping the US, which means that his career has _______.

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Today，there are thousands of national parks all over the world.1. In that year，the United States government gave a large piece of land to the state of California.They ask the state to create a special park to protect the mountains and forest in the area.The trees in this area are called sequoias.2. They are the tallest living things in the world and are not found anywhere else on Earth.

Conservationists in other countries saw what happened in California and soon began to do the same.Today Europe has over 350 national parks.The first one in France，Vanoise National Park，was created in 1963 because the government wanted to stop a plan to build a large tourist project there.The idea of creating a national park was first discussed in the 1940s，but people couldn’t agree on what size to make the park.3. Ecologists worked with the government to finally agree on a plan that protected the animals，while still allowing some tourism.

4.Like the first California park，the Bavarian Forest National Park was created to protect mountains and trees.It is the largest area of protected forest in Europe.The park has shelters where visitors can spend a night close to nature.In some places high up in the mountains，there are steps cut into the rock.5. Thousands of tourists go to the park each year.They walk through the attractive woods and enjoy the wonderful mountain views.

A.This makes it easier for tourists to get to the top.

B.The world’s first national park was started in 1864.

C.The biggest ones are over one hundred meters high.

D.The first national park in Germany opened in 1970.

E.The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park is alive with mystery and wonder.

F.They also had different ideas on whether to put human or animal needs first.

G.The human feel very fortunate to be able to get so close to these beautiful national parks.

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Considering that Sundarbans National Park is situated in the tropics，September to March is the ideal time to come here．April，May and June are too hot while July and August often bring heavy season winds that limit travel and don’t make for a very pleasant sightseeing experience．You can really enjoy doing lots of charming things in the Sundarbans during September to March．

Take a river tour

Most tourists who explore the Sundarbans arrive in Khulna City first．From there，you can join a boat tour that travels south along the Ganges River through miles of preserved forest all the way to Kotka，where there is a beautiful beach along the Bay of Bengal．

Visit a bird habitat

This bird habitat is a nesting place for dozens of tropical birds found in the Sundarbans．The best way to observe these birds is climbing up the Sajnekhali Watchtower．If you’re lucky，you’11 also catch the famed Bengal Tiger making its rounds through the swampy jungle．

Visit the Mangrove(红树林)Interpretation Centre

If you wish to spend some time indoors out of the sweaty heat，go to the Mangrove Interpretation Centre．This place is very educational with many posters，maps and exhibits showing the wildlife and varieties of mangrove plants found within the park．You’ll also get to see crocodiles in a small pool．

Take a tour of local villages

Experience village life that has largely remained unchanged for centuries．In this vast tropical region，there are villages made up of various ethnic groups who rely on fishing，farming and working in the local through growing tourist industry for their livelihoods．The Sundarbans is a UNESCO world heritage site where you can visit villages and talk to locals，who will gladly share their culture with you．

1.Which month is suitable for a visit to Sundarbans National Park?

A. December．　　 B. August．

C. June．　　 D. May．

2.What can visitors do in the Mangrove Interpretation Centre?

A. See some plants and animals．

B. Put up posters about wildlife．

C. Feed crocodiles in a small river．

D. Observe birds by climbing up the trees．

3.What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?

A. To advertise some natural animal habitats．

B. To advocate the protection of forests in Khulna City．

C. To introduce several charming villages in the vast tropical region．

D. To show visitors something attractive to do in the Sundarbans．

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The National Beekeeping Centre Wales is a free attraction in the countryside that teaches children about the importance of honeybees – with the chance to try lots of local honeys.

This friendly visitor centre is a supporter of Welsh honeybees, which are increasingly under threat from climate change and loss of wildflower meadows. It raises visitors’ awareness of environmental issues and shows the 4,000-year history of beekeeping and honey-making, from the ancient Egyptians to the Romans. A Hive (蜂巢) Aid scheme lets you adopt a beehive, and regular courses (from €60 per person) train new generations of beekeepers.

Fun fact

Bees pollinate (授粉) about a third of everything we eat and play an important role in sustaining (维持) our ecosystems. In economic terms, honeybee pollination could be worth up to €200m to the UK alone.

What about lunch?

Next door is the Furnace Tearoom, part of the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre, which serves light bites – wraps, fruit salads (€7) and coffee. The nearby Pavilion Restaurant at the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden has cooked food, including baked potatoes (€5) and daily specials such as local casseroles (炖菜) with bread rolls (€6), plus coffee and cakes.

Exit through the gift shop

There is a range of bee-themed gifts in our gift shop, including bee toys (€2), wooden honey candy (€2) and a selection of honeys all made by Welsh producers (€5). The bestselling Bodnant honey (€8) goes fast.

Getting here

We are located just off the A470 on the Bodnant Estate in the Conwy Valley, and 10 minutes from the A55 north Wales coast road. Follow the brown signs just after Bonant Gardens.

Value for money

Visits and activities for kids are free, though donations are welcome. Taster days (from €60) and the weekend beekeeping course (€80 per person) are held at Abergwyngregyn village, 10 miles west down the A55.

Opening hours

The visitor Centre opens daily from 10 am-4 pm but it is volunteer-run, so phone ahead to check. Expect lots of fun activities around the annual Conwy Honey Fair.

1.What do we know about the National Beekeeping Centre Wales?

A.It makes money mainly by selling local honeys.

B.It invites visitors to adopt a beehive for free.

C.It’s an educational centre about beekeeping.

D.It shows visitors Wales’ long beekeeping history.

2.You can buy ________ at the Furnace Tearoom.

A.fruit salads B.bread rolls

C.baked potatoes D.local casseroles

3.Where is the National Beekeeping Centre Wales?

A.In the village of Abergwyngregyn.

B.Opposite Bonant Gardens.

C.Off the A55 Wales coast road.

D.Close to the A470 on the Bonant Estate.

4.How much would you have to pay for the weekend course and two bee toys?

A.€64 B.€76 C.€84 D.€96

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Tom may win the competition, 　　　　　 he is likely to get into the national team.

A. in that case　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. in which case

C. in what case　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 D. in whose case

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1970 was World Conservation Year. The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world is in danger. They hoped that governments would act quickly in order to conserve nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1,300 different plants, trees and flowers in Holland but now only 866 remain. The others have been destroyed by modern man and his technology. We are changing the earth, the air and water, and everything that grows and lives. We can’t live without these things. If we continue like this, we shall destroy ourselves.

What will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask “what must we do now?” the people who will believe in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conversation is necessary. Many are helping to save our world. They plant trees, build bridges across rivers in forests, and so on. In a small town in the United States a large group of girls cleaned the banks of 11kilometers of their river. Young people may hear about conservation through a record called “no one’s going to change our world.” It was made by the Beatles, Cliff Richard, and other singers. The money from it help to conserve wild animals.

1.There are fewer plants, trees and flowers in Holland now because________

A. There has been a lot of conservation in Holland

B. Holland does not need so many plants, trees and flowers

C. many plants, trees and flowers do not grow there any more

D. some plants, trees and flowers are dangerous

2.We shall destroy ourselves if we don’t change_______

A. The United Nations

B. modern technology

C. our rivers and forests

D. the government of Holland

3.“No one’s going to change our world” was________

A. an important book published in 1970

B. an idea that nobody would accept

C. a record calling all people to conserve nature

D. a rule worked out by the United Nations

4.What is the most important thing for us to do to save our world?

A. we should plant more trees and flowers

B. we should clean the banks of our rivers

C. we should know what will happen in the future

D. we should know what we must do and begin to do now

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Tom may win the competition,　　　　　　　　 he is likely to get into the national team．

A．in that case　　　　　　　　　 B．in which case

C．in what case　　　　　　　　　 D．in whose case

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