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A couple (夫妇) have travelled around the world in 297 days—without taking any planes Tom Fewins and Lara Lockwood used 78 buses, 61 trains, 34 cars, 18 boats, six bicycles, and even one elephant. They wanted to prove that tourists can still be well travelled without damaging the environment. They aimed to product less than 3,000 kg of carbon dioxide(二氧化碳), compared with six times that amount if they had gone by plane.
They spent ten months travelling44,609 miles through l 8 countries on land and sea.The couple's world tour began in June 2008 with a two-hour bus journey to London from their home in Oxfordshire.They took the train,Eurostar,to Brussels and then caught a bus and train to Hamburg before going to Copenhagen.The couple even rode on an elephant for l 5 miles through the Chinese part of the Mekong River(湄公河).
The couple hoped to write a book based on their journey to teach other travellers how to travel without damaging the environment.
The Maldives is a country in danger. This small country — made up of over 1,000 islands (岛) in the Indian Ocean—is under threat from rising sea levels ( 面临海平面上升的威胁).
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}As the water in the sea gets warmer, it expands (膨胀). Very slowly, sea levels are rising. Over the next 100 years they may rise by 50cm or more.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#}That's because its islands are very low (低的)! The highest place in the country is only about 2m above sea level. Many of its islands are less than lm above sea level. Every year, a lot of people come to the Maldives to enjoy its beautiful islands and beaches. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
People have already had to move away from some islands. Many have moved to the capital city, Maid.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}A high wall (墙) around the island keeps the city from the sea.
For the people of the Maldives, it's hard to know what will happen in the future.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}And that's a future no one wants.
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A. If sea levels rise a lot, they may all have to move to other countries. B. But many of these places could go underwater in the future. C. Sea levels are rising because the earth is getting warmer. D. More than 130,000 people live there, on a small island. E. For the Maldives, that's a real problem. |
Dear Deborah,
Thanks to you, we are able to have a comfortable place for our children to live and learn this year. Last Monday, Michael and his sister, Janet, celebrated Michael's 9th birthday with cakes and cards here. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Thank you for your kind gift of $1,000 to Children's Residential Services of Greater Boston. For the homeless children like Michael and Janet in our center, your kindness makes a difference to them.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} The children can't wait to use the computers to do their homework and chat with their friends! The computers are part of our excellence (优点) in Service Campaign. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
We would like you to visit our "home", so you can meet the children. We love to show you around our "home". The children also enjoy meeting visitors. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
Janet Teebs, our development director (负责人), is always available to welcome you, or to answer any questions you may have.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} You are part of their lives.
Sincerely,
Malcolm Wexter
A. I believe they will make our "home" even nicer for Janet, Michael, and their new friends. B. With your help, we'll buy new computers for our children in a day or two. C. Again, thank you for all you did for the children. D. There was a look of joy on their faces. E. One or two of the children might even show you what they can do with their new computers. |
Table manners are different from country to country. If you visit a friend's home for a meal, it's good to know about certain customs.
Morocco
In many homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone eats from the same plate. It is in the center of the table. Only eat the food in front of you. Don't reach across someone for food. It is common to use your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don't say "no" to food. If the host offers you food or drink, take some and try a little.
Also remember: In many homes, it is common to take off your shoes.
The United States
In most homes, people usually sit on chairs when they eat a meal. People eat from their own plate or bowl, but sometimes people share desserts. If you want something (for example, the water), ask for it. Reaching across someone is rude. It's OK to eat things like sandwiches, fruit, French fries, pizza, and some kinds of meat with your fingers. It's OK to say "no" to food if you don't like it.
Also remember: People often talk when they eat a meal together.
Manners in Morocco Sit on the floor to eat. Everyone eats from the same {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Don't say "no" to food. Manners in the US Sit on {#blank#}2{#/blank#} to eat. Eat from their own plate. It's {#blank#}3{#/blank#} to say "no" to food. Manners in both countries Eat some food with {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. It's {#blank#}5{#/blank#} to reach across someone for food. |
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