A walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.

From coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a variety of countryside and scenery to suit all ages and levels of fitness.

Most of the walks offer the chance to take a break and enjoy picnicking or swimming.

What to take

Many of the walks go through areas exposed to winds and changeable weather.Please take with you some water and sun hat especially on walks marked with hiking symbol.Always take some warm clothing and a rain jacket.

All times stated are estimates for the return trip.

Where indicated,mountain bikes and horses riders may use tracks.

Opening hours

The parks and forests are open daily from 8 am till dusk.Parks or walks marked with a farm animal symbol may be closed for lambing Aug—Nov.Please check with the ranger or on our website www.gw.govt.nz.

Caring for your pack

●Pack in and pack out.Take your rubbish home and recycle it when possible.

●Keep dogs under control and remove droppings.

●Do not remove,disturb or damage native plants or animals.

●Light no fires.

●Poison may be laid in the parks and forests to control the field mouse.Do not remove notice or disturb baits, lures,trapping lines or the mousetraps.

1.What can we know about the walk?

A. Visitors can dive when they rest.

B. People under 18 are not permitted to take part in it.

C. People can sightsee the seashore and farmland.

D. People can visit some famous people during the walk.

2.It can be known from the passage that .

A. sun hat and warming clothing should be taken in case of the changeable weather

B. you can see far animals at any time

C. visitors have no access to riding horses

D. pets can walk as they wish

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A. Rubbish should be thrown into the rubbish can in the parks.

B. Fires are not permitted in the parks.

C. There are lots of poisonous plants.

D. Field mice are the animals that most visitors want to see.

4.The passage is most likely found in .

A. a government notice B. a newspaper advertisement

C. a TV health program D. a travel guidebook

Dubai has become one of the top destinations for tourists. It's considered as the tourism centre in the region. You will find everything you can expect in Dubai ranging from deserts to beautifully built malls. People from around the world visit Dubai for enjoying its wonders.

If you are in Dubai, avoid driving yourself. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, Dubai has strict laws and if you haven't a driving license you might be up the creek. Secondly, Dubai is considered as one of the most dangerous driving places because it has the highest death rates on roads per capital in the world. Thirdly, you might be unaware of destinations. So, avoid driving yourself as much as possible and try to use public transports like taxis, buses and metro trains.

Gulf is hot and the temperature there often reaches above 60 celsius degree especially from April to October. So, if you are planning to visit Dubai, you had better avoid months of extreme hotness and plan your trip in winter so you can fully enjoy the wonders of Dubai without getting worried about weather conditions.

There are different types of hotels ranging from cheap to more expensive ones. So, select one according to your trip budget. However, make sure your hotel is not even close to a construction site. This is because construction in Dubai is being carried out 24 hours non-stop and if you choose a hotel near such a site you might be in trouble because of construction noise. Therefore, always book a room away from such trouble-making places.

In short, for making your trips to Dubai pleasant, you should always prepare beforehand—select the winter weather and book a hotel that's not close to noisy places. You should also try to avoid the things that might create trouble if you like driving by your own without a driving license and without knowing the destination.

1.The underlined words "up the creek" in the second paragraph can be replaced by ________.

A. in use B. in trouble

C. in training D. in tune

2.What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 2?

A. People had better not drive themselves in Dubai.

B. The traffic in Dubai is very busy.

C. It's necessary to have a driving license.

D. The public transports in Dubai are good enough.

3.What season is the best time to visit Dubai?

A. Spring. B. Summer.

C. Autumn. D. Winter.

4.Why is it terrible if your hotel is close to a construction site?

A. Because it won't be safe.

B. Because you won't have a good rest.

C. Because it will cost you lots of money.

D. Because it will be too far from the center of the city.

The Adventure Guides Program

New Member Information for the Adventure Guides Program (for children aged 4-12)

What Is the Adventure Guides Program All about?

The objectives of the program are:

● Fostering companionship and setting foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child

● Increased understanding of one another

● Expanded awareness of spirit, mind and body

● Great memories

● Fun!

Parent and Child Will Be Joining…

The nationwide affiliated(隶属的) program sponsored by local YMCA's and part of the National Council of YMCA's

A smaller group of families called a "circle"

What Is the Time Commitment?

● Program runs from October to May (ending with the Memorial Day Parade)

● One "circle" activity per month (one circle decides on fees and dates)

Additional all participant activities (scheduled by Wilton Family Y) —additional fees and registration required.

Outing Dates: To Be Announced

What Do I Do Now?

● Registration is on-going. Registration forms are available online under "Registration".

● You will be notified by the Wilton Family Y of which "circle" you and your child are in and who your "circle" leader is.

● You will be notified by your "circle" leader as to when your first parent/child "circle" meeting will take place.

Fees:

Participant: Full Child or Family member $110. 00 / Program member $200. 00

Sibling(兄弟姐妹): Full child or Family member $75. 00 / Program member $150. 00

Adult: Family member FREE / Program member $125. 00

Wilton Family Y Contact Information:

Geoff Malyszka Teen Director 762-8384 ext. 224

E-mail: gmalyszka@wiltonymca. org

Kim Murphy Early Childhood Ed. Director762-8384 ext. 214

E-mail: kmurphy@wiltonymca. Org

1.The Adventure Guides Program will ________.

A. promote understanding between parents and children

B. develop a lifelong friendship between members

C. make members realize relationships between mind and body

D. impress members with great memories and enjoyment

2.Which of the following is true about "circle"?

A. You and your children will make up a "circle".

B. A "circle" activity will be held once a month.

C. You have the right of choosing your "circle" leader.

D. You are free to choose to become a member of a "circle".

3.If you are adult family member, how much must you pay?

A. $ 110.00.

B. $ 75.00.

C. Free.

D. $ 150.00.

4.What information can you get from the passage?

A. There is no extra fees for additional all participant activities.

B. The program will be held only in October and May

C. You can register just by making a call to 762-8384 ext. 224.

D. It has not been decided yet when you will go out.

5.The passage is mainly written for ________.

A. parents and their children

B. adventurous travelers

C. international students

D. children with bad memories

Researchers in China and the United States have developed a new cataract(白内障)treatment with cells that has restored vision in babies in a trial and may eventually be used in adults.

The treatment- by doctors and staff members at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Sichuan and Sun Yat-sen universities in China-was published in March 9 edition of the scientific journal Nature.

A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens(晶体)of an eye. Typical cataract operation involves the removal of the cloudy lens and the insertion of an artificial one. The new operation has been tested in animals and during a small, human trial. It resulted in fewer complications(并发症)than the current harmful operation, and in regrown lenses with superior visual function in all 12 of the baby cataract patients who received the procedure.

A congenital cataract- lens clouding that occurs at birth or shortly after- is important cause of blindness in children. In the new research, Kand Zhang, head of ophthalmic genetics at US San Diego’s Shiley Eye Institute, and his colleagues relied on the regrown potential of endogenous(同源的)stem cells.

According to Zhang, endogenous stem cells are different from other stem cells that are typically grown in a laboratory, transplanted into a patient, and can have risks of immune(免疫的)rejection, infection or cancers. Zhang told CBS News, “We invented a new operation to make a very small opening at the side of a cataractous lens bag, remove the cataract inside, allow the opening to heal, and promote potential lens stem cells to regrow an entirely new lens with vision.”

The human trial involved 12 babies under the age of 2 who were treated with the new method, while 25 babies received thee standard operation care.. The latter group experienced a higher incidence of pos- operation danger, early- onset eye high blood pressure and increased lens clouding. The scientists reported fewer complications and faster healing among the 12 babies who has the new procedure.

1.What is the text mainly about?

A. The concept of the cataract

B. A new cataract treatment with stem cells

C. Bad effects of post-operation in the cataract

D. The reasons why the cataract comes into being

2.Which of the following best describe the new cataract treatment according to the passage?

A. Convenient B. Comfortable

C. Cheap D. Safe

3.What can we learn about the new cataract treatment?

A. It has more risks

B. It may be used widely

C. It has been put into practice widely

D. It can only restore vision in babies

4.What does the underlined word “congenital” in the fourth paragraph mean?

A. Born B. Strange

C. Serious D. Dangerous.

Cyclist Alain Such has been dropped from the Ingotel cycling team for two years after a positive drug test at the Institute of drug Free Sport. “ I was flabbergasted.” Said Didier Garcia, from Team Ingotel. “Alain joined our team last month and we had no idea that he was being examined.”

It’s a story that has become more and more familiar in recent years. Dr. Mohammad Farnood, a leading sports scientist from Cairo, Egypt, said, “ It is thought that some athletes will look for other ways to improve performance in addition to using drugs.”

However, it has not always been against the law. In the Olympics in 1904, Thomas Hicks won the marathon after using drugs in the middle of the race. In fact, the first one didn’t make him feel better for long, so he was given another and, as a result, he fell down soon after finishing and knew nothing. Another one may well have killed him.

Things are very different today. Some scientists are considering the possibilities of using genetic engineering to further develop athletes’ abilities. “If it works with no risk of discovering,” said Dr Farnood, “ then it’s likely to become common practice for athletes.”

Researchers are looking at the possibility of identifying “athletic” genes and correcting weak ones. Put into practice, this would make a person healthier and stronger. Once scientists understand what genes of top athletes look like , it might even become possible to identify “athletic” genes in young people, and then money could be spent on children who have the most promising genes.

“People are beginning to recognize that genetics can in many ways do good to our society, for example in saving lives and in creating better quality food for people.” Dr Farnood says. “ So, is it fair to use genetic engineering in sport? You could ask if it’s fair for some runners to use the latest scientifically developed footwear. The key question is whether it’s available to everyone.”

1.What does the underlined word “ flabbergasted” in Paragraph 1 mean ?

A. Shy . B. Proud.

C. Excited. D. Surprised.

2.What happened to Thomas Hicks in 1904 ?

A. He was badly hurt in training.

B. He broke the law when running in a race.

C. He took drugs and almost got killed.

D. He lost the match in the Olympic Games.

3.Who may show the greatest concern about using genetic engineering in sport ?

A. Didier Garcia .

B. Thomas Hicks.

C. Cyclist Alain Such .

D. Dr Mohammad Farnood.

4.What can we learn from Paragraph 5 and 6 ?

A. The possibility of identifying “athletic” genes has become available .

B. It’s not clear whether it is fair to use genetic engineering in sport.

C. The practice of using drugs in sport has a long history.

D. It’s dangerous to use drugs in sport.

Conflict Resolution(解决)

Conflict is a normal part of any healthy relationship. After all, two people can’t be expected to agree on everything all the time. 1.

Conflicts may be resolved in positive or negative ways. When they’re handled in a positive way, they provide an opportunity to strengthen the bond. 2. The following is a practical five-step process for conflict resolution.

◆Agree that you disagree. Make clear the issue that is causing the disagreement. Answer the question “What is this disagreement about?”

◆Take turns talking and listening. Use talking and listening skills to have a conversation about the problem. 3. Each person should also have an opportunity to listen to the other person’s point of view.

◆Restate what you hear. Reflect what the other person says to figure out his or her thought and feelings.4.

◆Come up with a solution. Think of ideas that may solve the problem. You both should agree on the solution you choose.

5. If you are unable or unwilling to reach a solution, contact an unbiased(无偏见的)person who can offer objective and practical suggestions.

A. Get outside help if you need it.

B. State your point of view to others.

C. Ask questions if you don’t understand.

D. But when mismanaged, they can damage a relationship.

E. Each person should have an opportunity to say what he thinks.

F. Learning how to resolve conflicts helps relationships run more smoothly.

G. And when handled in a respectful way, they contribute to the relationship.

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