There are many places to go on safari（观赏野生动物）in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world's most exciting wildlife journeys.
Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers.Theyhave a reputation for providing a great riding experience.
The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face. It is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.
In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace. With golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the sun's rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to life.
Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback Safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.
1.What does the underlined word "They" refer to?
A.Flooded waters. B.Wildlife journey.
C.Safari camps. D.Unique rides.
2.What does the author find most exciting about a horse safari?
A.Seeing and feeling the real African life.
B.Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.
C.Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.
D.Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.
3.What does the underlined word "sedate" probably mean?
A.Wild and romantic. B.Slow and peaceful.
C.Hurry and thirsty. D.Active and excited.
4.The author introduced the riding experience in the OKavango Delta mainly by________.
A.Following space order B.Following time order
C.Making classifications D.Giving examples
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University Room Regulations
Approved and Prohibited Items
The following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.
Access to Residential Rooms
Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.
Cooking Policy
Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven (微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.
Pet Policy
No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.
Quiet Hours
Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.
1.Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?
A.Ceiling fans and waterbeds.
B.Wireless routers and radios.
C.Hair dryers and candles.
D.TVs and electric blankets.
2.What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?
A.The combination should be changed.
B.The Office should be charged.
C.He should replace the door lock.
D.He should check out of the room.
3.What do we know about the cooking policy?
A.A microwave oven can be used.
B.Cooking in student rooms is permitted.
C.A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.
D.Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.
4.If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face _____.
A.parent visits B.a fine of $100
C.the Student Court D.a written notice
5.When can students enjoy a party in residences?
A.7:00 am, Sunday. B.7:30 am, Thursday.
C.11:30 pm, Monday. D.00:30 am, Saturday.
1.The card above is _____ .
A.a ticket B.a postcard
C.an invitation D.an advertisement
2.The party is for _____.
A.a birthday B.the Queen
C.bee watching D.the National Day
3.According to the card,if you are unable to go,you can _____.
A.return the card B.visit the Museum
C.ignore the message D.contact Alice’s mother
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1.According to the Code, visitors should act _______ .
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B.with relief and pleasure
C.with caution and calmness
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