The International Voluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year. Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4-5 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks．These young people are joined by 4-5 young people from 3-4 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.
Example Youth Exchanges：
Youth Exchange 1
Location：Ireland
Other nationalities：Ireland，Spain，Italy，Hungary
Theme：Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities—exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues．The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities.
Youth Exchange 2
Location：France
Other nationalities：Bulgaria，Italy，France
Theme：Organic gardening & continual living．This project will take place in a natural park，where the group will take part in gardening activities and games／workshops about continuous development．
Youth Exchange 3
Location：Macedonia
Other nationalities：Serbia，Turkey，Ireland
Theme：Foster social inclusion and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities．Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities．
Youth Exchange 4
Location：Italy
Other nationalities：Italy，Bulgaria，Greece
Theme：A sociaI-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuable development，regarded as a process of civil rights and active citizenship. Over 10 days, the group will participate in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment．
【小题1】What do you focus on when travelling in France?

A．Gardening work.

B．Civil rights.

C．Developing social inclusion.

D．Rebuilding communities.

【小题2】If you are interested in protecting the environment，you can take part in ________.

A．Youth Exchange 1	B．Youth Exchange 2
C．Youth Exchange 3	D．Youth Exchange 4

【小题3】Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with?

A．Spain．

B．Italy.

C．Ireland.

D．France.

   If you'd like to go travelling，the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley，which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province，China，reaches a height of more than 4,500m，with a series of different forests ecosystems. It's especially famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century，is of great archaeological（考古的）interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island，which lies in the eastern South Pacific，is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology（生态）has been untouched by humans. It is famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.

Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy city for three different religions（宗教）in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage status in 1981 and placed on the“List of World Heritage in Danger”the following year.

【小题1】What can be learned about Jiuzhaigou Valley？

A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.

B．It is famous for many ancient objects.

C．It has been untouched by human beings.

D．It lies in the eastern South Pacific.

【小题2】What can we learn about Jerusalem？

A．It was damaged in the mid-16th century.

B．It was once a business centre for trade.

C．It has over 140 kinds of birds living there.

D．It is a holy city for three religions.

【小题3】According to the passage，which World Heritage Site was most recently set?

A．Henderson Island.

B．Khami Ruins National Monument.

C．Old City of Jerusalem.

D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

【小题4】In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?

A．Industry.	B．Travel.
C．Science.	D．Business.

   Spending money on a vacation may seem like a luxury（奢侈品）—but sometimes, you have to relax yourself. Here's where to go for a good time at an unbelievable value.

Captiva Island, Florida

Keep it simple by looking for seashells, bicycling, or jet skiing; you can even hit the tennis courts. The Summer Getaway package offers a fourth night free and a rate of $ 209 a night, making the average of a four-night stay $156.75.  Kids 12 and under eat breakfast free.

Reykjavik, Iceland

STA Travel Beats specializes in taking travelers to music festivals around the globe. It has an eight-day tour, Icelandic Beats, which takes you to the Icelandic geothermal spas（地热温泉）, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and black sand beaches. End your vacation at the Secret Solstice Festival on June 18. The tour is $1, 218, not including airfares.

Malpais, Costa Rica

You get daily surfing instruction, sunset surf sessions, and yoga in the outdoor, oceanfront yoga studio in a week-long tour. As you get your mind, body, and spirit together, keep it going with healthy meals at the beachfront restaurant. Prices are $2, 895 for shared accommodations（住宿）, $3,095 for private accommodations with shared baths, and $3,595 for private accommodations.

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

Waterville Valley Resort is surrounded by 100 miles of trails in the White Mountain National Forest. If you get a Freedom Pass, you can save about $100 a day during a six-day tour; the pass enables you daily to have a two-hour mountain bike rental, unlimited tennis, a round of golf and so on. Rates start at $139 a night.

【小题1】How much is a four-night stay in Captiva Island, Florida?

A．$418.	B．$470.25.
C．$627.	D．$836.

【小题2】Which of the following offers the longest tour?

A．Reykjavk, Iceland.

B．Malpais, Costa Rica.

C．Captiva Island, Florida.

D．Waterville Valley, New Hampshire.

【小题3】What is the main purpose of the passage？

A．To advertise four coming events.

B．To encourage people to travel abroad.

C．To introduce famous travelling routes.

D．To suggest places for wonderful vacation.

   The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.

Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides

Is this Britain’s most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, it’s not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings author’s fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.

Open April — September, from ￡5 per tent per night.

Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk

Deep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. It’s a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.

Open Easter —October, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall

This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭）with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. There’s very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged.

Open Easter — September, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sciily

Its only campsite, Troytown, couldn’t be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage — so bring plenty of books to read and don’t expect a phone signal. But at least one of life’s necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.

Open March-- October, from ￡7. 50 per tent per night,

【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?

A．It has been open for a few years.	B．A beautiful lake surrounds it.
C．It offers the longest service.	D．The rent of a tent per night is the lowest.

【小题2】Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?

A．Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides.

B．Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk.

C．Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.

D．Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.

【小题3】In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you can’t ________.

A．contact others by phones	B．view the bay from the hillside
C．get everyday necessities	D．relax yourself by reading

   Like any college student，Connor Cox was excited when he received a package from home. He assumed it was filled with food and other goodies. He tore open the box and，indeed，found a surprise inside: garbage. It turned out that he'd left home without taking out the trash as he'd promised his mother，so she mailed it to him. -Source: BuzzFeed.com

A Florida man drove his 24-year-old daughter to a job interview. When she came back to the car with a large amount of cash，he figured she'd gotten the job and that this was her advance（预付款）. Not quite. Unbeknown to the man，he had become his daughter's getaway driver in her fifth — and final — bank robbery. — Source: SunSentinel.com

A French made a trip to have the car washed with his child. After he got home in Massachusetts，the six-year-old called 911 to report a crime. The perpetrator（犯罪者）was his father. The criminal act？Dad ran a red light. Even though he was brought to light by his own kid，the father talked his way out of a ticket. —  Source: CBS Boston.com

A grandfather labeled his three-month-old grandson a terrorist. A question on the visa waiver（弃权声明书）to get into America asks Britons if they've ever engaged in "robbery，murder，terrorism".；In filling out the form for his grandson，Paul Kenyon carelessly checked yes. After explaining the mess to the American embassy，some Kenyon family members missed their flight to Orlando because they had to wait for the baby's visa to arrive in the mail. — Source: The Guardian

【小题1】What did Connor Cox find when he opened the package？

A．Rubbish.	B．Food and sweets.
C．His mother's note.	D．Winter clothes.

【小题2】What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 probably mean？

A．The father got a ticket.

B．The father lost his way.

C．The father didn't get fined.

D．The father talked a lot with his son.

【小题3】Why did some Kenyon family members miss their flight？

A．Because they had to wait for the baby's visa.

B．Because they failed to take visas with them.

C．Because the flight was controlled by terrorists.

D．Because they wanted to take other flights.

【小题4】What do the four stories have in common？

A．They all happened in America.

B．They all came from the Internet.

C．They were all surprising and interesting.

D．They all happened between parents and children.