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Volunteering is a great way to develop new skills, gain experience and connect with others. If you are interested in volunteering, here are some recommended opportunities.
Invasive Species Management
Placencia, Belize
Make a difference by removing lion-fish, an invasive species destroying reef ecosystems of the Caribbean. Learn to dive while removing lion-fish. Each week will differ but you will be participating in the following areas: Removing Invasive Lion-fish,Whale Shark Observation (if spotted), Biodiversity Identification Dive and Beach Clean-ups.
Marine Research Expedition
Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy
You will join an international crew aboard a sailboat to work for the protection of our seas. And you will learn to collect data, organize and enjoy the sea at its best! Experience the sailing life in one of the world’s best spots for water sports. Gain experience in Marine Research in the field (under water). Get close up to dolphins and whales in the wild.
Wildlife Supporter
Port Elizabeth，South Africa
Volunteer at a Game Reserve that hosts the Big 5 and support the local staff in monitoring the animals. Work up close with the famous Big 5! Join our reserve for orphaned and injured non-dangerous animals. Make a difference in the rescue, recovery and release of wildlife, giving them a second chance at being free and wild again.
Climate and Environmentalist Supporter
Hanga Roa, Chile
Be a volunteer on the amazing Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and get involved in climate and nature protection. Responsibilities include teamwork in the climate protection program, collection of plant seeds, control of seed settlement on the plantation, conservation of native seeds and plants and reforestation work.
1．What activity will volunteers do depending on good luck?| A．Collect data on a marine animal. |
| B．Observe whale sharks carefully. |
| C．Clean dolphins stuck on the beach. |
| D．Dive under water to see lion-fish. |
| A．Its marine life in deep water. |
| B．Its wild dolphins and whales. |
| C．Its perfect place for sailing. |
| D．Its best spot for marine research. |
| A．Wildlife Supporter. |
| B．Marine Research Expedition. |
| C．Invasive Species Management. |
| D．Climate and Environmentalist Supporter. |
Dr. Ofri’s new book, “Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue,” recounts her experiences as a doctor at New York’s Bellevue Hospital. NPR’s Melissa Block, host of All Things Considered, recently spent a day at the hospital to get a sense of her world, through her relationships with her patients.
Dr. Danielle Ofri is an attending physician in internal medicine at Bellevue. For her, poetry and literature are as much a part of the job as X-rays and pills. She’s written about her experiences there in the book, Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellewe. It’s a collection of essays about learning to listen to the narrative of her patients.
Dr. Ofri tries to keep an ear turned to the stories behind her patients’ medical complaints. Answers to questions about family or jobs may not help with medical diagnosis, but conversations like these can help gain a patient’s trust, and they help the doctor, too. “At night, I recall our conversations, and wonder what else I could do for them. It makes me curious about them,” Dr. Ofri says, “so when I go back the next day, I’m more connected with them. And I think a connection has healing powers. Most of the patients brighten, when they talk about themselves and I think they actually feel better.”
A good part of Dr. Ofri’s day is also spent overseeing the work of new doctors. The days are filled with jargon (行业术语) and medical shorthand. But Dr. Ofri also tries to inject another kind of language into the training poetry. She carves out five minutes or so each day to gather with her interns and read a poem. She calls it her “literary rounds”. Through these brief pauses in the day, she says she’s giving her students “a chance to let the other part of their brain flower a little bit”. “I’m just hoping the experience of doing that is helpful, and also trains my students to listen more carefully to patients.” she said.
1．Why did Melissa Block recently go to Bellevue Hospital?| A．To make friends with Dr. Ofri. | B．To receive medical treatment. |
| C．To know about Dr. Ofri’s experiences. | D．To collect essays on treatment. |
| A．The stories behind illnesses. | B．The effect of family and jobs. |
| C．The benefits of listening to patients. | D．The healing powers of conversations. |
| A．Cut. | B．Change. | C．Accept. | D．Add. |
| A．To encourage them to write books. | B．To improve their humanistic quality. |
| C．To prepare an entire career for them. | D．To make their brain grow and flower. |
Alcantara Boat Trip
This sailing trip begins on the reservoir of Alcantara, located in the northwest of Extremadura, near the border of Portugal and within the Tajo Natural Park—25,000 hectares of park which spreads across Spain and Portugal.
Price: £23 per adult and £19 per child (2-11 years old)
Duration: 3.5 hours
Meeting point on the Alcantara reservoir
Historic Caceres Walking Tour
The old town of Caceres has one of the most impressive artistic and huge collections of buildings. One of the best protected in Europe, this ancient walled city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Walking around the historic centre you will discover ancient walls, palaces, squares and streets all still in good condition.
Price: £54 per person
Duration: 1.5 hours
Meeting point at Plaza Mayor
Departure at 11:00, 17:00 or 20:00 (summer only)
Trujillo Cultural Walking Tour
This guided walk visits the most outstanding monuments of Trujillo, a town in history, where its castle, palaces, towers and houses have a glorious past. You will discover the development of Trujillo’s history, its people and its most beautiful spots. From the point of Trujillo’s castle you will be able to capture the best shots, which during the evening tour are bathed by the light of the sunset.
Price: £54 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point at Calle Tiendas
Departure at 11:30, 17:00, 18:00
Wildlife Tour in the Monfrague National Park
Travelling in a 6-seater car, within the Monfrague National Park, you will enter one of the best well-conserved Mediterranean forests in the world with a large variety of birds, deer and other animals.
Price: £46 per person
Duration: 4 hours
Departure at 10:00 (return at 17:00)
Meeting point in the town of Malpartida
1．How much should a couple with a 13-year-old kid pay for Alcantara Boat Trip?| A．£19 | B．£46. | C．£65 | D．£69. |
| A．It has well-preserved old buildings. |
| B．It has the most impressive artistic collections. |
| C．It attracts many visitors in winter. |
| D．It has the oldest walls in Europe. |
| A．Alcantara Boat Trip. |
| B．Historic Caceres Walking Tour. |
| C．Trujillo Cultural Walking Tour. |
| D．Wildlife Tour in the Monfrague National Park. |
How to Avoid Distractions While Studying
You know you really want to do well in your study. Your parents have put the pressure on, or you promised yourself you would do better. But you keep getting distracted (分心)! How can you solve the problem?
Find a place that makes you want to study. If the books and seriousness of the library put you in the mood for focusing on study, go for it. If the comfortable chairs and coffee at your local café are what you need to get through your reading for English, go there.
Set a study schedule. When you have many subjects to study for, it can seem hard to get through everything. Give yourself a schedule where you set specific times to study particular subjects.
Go off the electronic devices. Texting, social media, calls and other distractions that come from our electronic devices are some of the biggest barriers to staying focused when studying.
| A．Give yourself a brief study break. |
| B．Go out for a picnic to refresh yourself. |
| C．The following tips may give you a hand. |
| D．Luckily, the fix is easy and totally within your control. |
| E．It’s no doubt that a library is the best place for studying well. |
| F．This makes studying seem less difficult, helping you stay on task. |
| G．The most important thing is that the location motivates you to study. |
| A．For the first time the team has become the league champion. |
| B．The team did a good job again this time. |
| C．The team has little chance to win this time. |
| A．News | B．Talk shows. | C．Education program. |
| A．In a park. | B．In a museum. | C．In a pet store. |
| A．She doesn’t understand the man. |
| B．She gave the change to someone else. |
| C．She’s unable to help the man. |
| A．Because of the poor quality of the goods she bought. |
| B．Because of not getting the promised discount. |
| C．Because of the impolite attitude of the salesgirl. |
| A．Some money. | B．A letter of apology. | C．A new product. |
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