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3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour

Overview

Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon South Rim without the crowds. With this tour, you'll take the road less traveled to reach the iconic landmark, driving along scenic back roads in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle and avoiding the busy south entrance gate. Stop to admire the views from Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Canyon, and Duck on a Rock Overlook, then time your arrival to watch the sunset from Grand view Point.

What To Expect

* Grand Canyon South Rim Voted best and most fascinating 3-hour Sunset tour at Grand Canyon. Informative, local guides describe Grand Canyon geological formations, Native American history, mule and hiking trail systems, and the rich history of this region. Includes Tusayan pick-up, south entrance gate detour during 30 minute off-road hiking, viewing of native wildlife such as elk. deer and rare bird species in their natural environment;ending at Grand view Point where the fading sunlight turns the Canyon into vivid colors.

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

* Yavapai Point See magnificent vistas, Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.

45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

* Pipe Creek Vista

Pipe Creek Viewpoint

*Grandview Point

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info AYSTA

*Confirmation will be received at time of booking

* Not recommended for travelers with back problems

*Minimum 2 people—if less call direct at 928-638-5337

*This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund (退款). Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Yue-Sai Kan was born in 1946 in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, and grew up in Hong Kong. In 1968, while majoring in piano at the Hawaii campus of Brigham Young University, Kan entered a beauty contest sponsored by the local Chinese Chamber of Commerce. She won second place, and as a result got to travel around the world. The life-changing experience marked the beginning cf her career in fashion, beauty, communication and cultural exchange.

In 1972, she moved to New York and created the weekly television series Looking East, the first of its kind to introduce Asian cultures and customs to a growing US audience. In 1986, Kan returned to China, producing and hosting the television series One World, which was the first show ever hosted by a Chinese-American on the television network, and was a national hit. Other important projects of hers include the ABC documentary China：Walls and Bridges，which initially explored different forms of spirituality in the country over the ages.

"I worked in China for almost 40 years, and I was there to witness and contribute to the country's breakneck pace of change. This rare experience has given me a unique vision. As I say all the time, if I stay away from China for six months, I already miss so much of what is happening there！The Chinese saying'a year—small change, three years—big change' has held true all this time, "Kan says.

Kan has never stopped doing what she loves. She is currently planning to do a 10-part television series exploring and highlighting the most interesting aspects of 10 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu. "I firmly believe that a TV series featuring these major Chinese cities is not only timely, but also necessary to educate, enlighten and entertain by showcasing the Chinese people as they live today. This will help dispel some of the misunderstandings about China in the world, "Kan says.

Throughout her life, Kan has also been deeply involved in charity. On Jan 26, she is planning to host a major charity event in San Francisco, in which she will honor 12 of the most outstanding Chinese-American women.

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Once the red wolf's historic range stretched from Long Island to Missouri and down to the Texas-Mexico border. But by 1972 their population was reduced to a small area along the Gulf coast due to habitat loss and hunting.

To conserve the species，14 individuals were caught as part of a reproducing(繁殖) program. In 1980 their wild relatives were declared extinct—the caught wolves were all that was left and thus lots of genetic variation was lost. You can't help it when you have so few founders.

Kristin Brzeski is an assistant professor at Michigan Technological University, whose research focuses on the conservation of genetics of wild animal populations. He thought this work had been anunderdogscientifically and for conservation, for all wolves decreased in amount dramatically, especially the red wolves. Now, Brzeski and her co-workers have found a surprising new pool of red wolf genes that might help bring more diversity to the tiny population:they found the disappearing genes of red wolves in wild coyote (土狼) populations. But why did this happen?

Remember：when a population is dying out，it might find the closest related species as their own best mate，so a red wolf and a coyote can have offspring (后代). As a result，people can rediscover their genes in their coyote hybrid offspring. As red wolves are released back into the wild, reproducing with these coyotes could help the critically endangered species regain some of its genetic diversity.

This would be kind of the opposite direction: take the existing small population that still has red wolf genes that are so critical, and put them into a wild landscape with new genetic variation that they haven't seen for 50 years or more. And all of a sudden, hopefully, this is like a super mix of genetic health and sort of a rebound that these animals can be wild and be themselves again.

The next step will include how to release red wolves in a way that takes advantage of the genes red wolves hiding in coyote populations. There should be a philosophy in our mind that we created this problem, so we should be responsible for fixing it.

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Among the constant adjustive education standards and requirements, it's important to ask a question: exactly what do we want in a high school graduate?

Some people think the goal is to enter college and earn a bachelor's degree. Others find that interpretation too narrow, preferring that young people leave school with the skills to move into living-wage jobs. But one thing many people can embrace is that high school graduates are skilled in basic math and English.

A proposed law, House Bill 1308, could ruin that goal. Students must do the following things to get a diploma: earn 24 credits of coursework; complete a High School and Beyond Plan matching those courses; meet one requirement of a series of "graduation pathways". The problem is that these pathways don't work for all kids.

In large part, that's because they guide students toward college standards. Last year, after surveying nearly 1, 000 students, researchers discovered that 18% of students said they were "not good" at math, and 33% said they were poor test-takers. For them, the current pathways are a barrier because of their emphasis on these skills.

The new pathway is instead focused on performance. It would allow kids to create a presentation—say an exhibit or report—demonstrating mastery of two core subjects, but not necessarily math or English. When the bill came up for discussion, over 350 people showed their support, because it's possible that through the performance pathway, a student could create a project emphasizing mastery in "fine arts "and" health and fitness". Rep. Sharon favors the proposal. In a hearing, she spoke of her granddaughter, who wrote and self-published a novel while still in school, to illustrate the kind of project is workable. While Tafona Ervin worries that the lack of emphasis on math and English could lead students to graduate without solid skills.

If the purpose of education is to ensure that young people are prepared to pursue a fulfilling life, finishing school uncertain of one's abilities in math and English weakens education's goal.

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Tibetan New Year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in Tibet and is celebrated for 15 days, typically falling in February or March. The celebrations include a range of customs and traditions that reflect the unique culture and identity of the Tibetan people.

Before the arrival of the New Year, Tibetans engage in thorough cleaning of their homes and surroundings. They also make offerings to the gods and ancestors to seek blessings for the upcoming year. Decorating homes and public places is a common custom during Losar. In addition, people also decorate their clothes with patterns, and their hair is styled in fashion.

Traditional dishes such as momos, a type of steamed dumpling filled with meat or vegetables, and Tibetan butter tea, made from yak butter and tea leaves, are served. Sweet treats like Tibetan butter cookies and dried fruit are also enjoyed.

Tibetan people offer prayers and make offerings to the gods and deities during Losar. The offerings typically include food, incense and flowers.

Music and dance are part of the Losar celebrations. Villagers gather in public spaces and dance around bonfires, singing and playing traditional instruments.

People gather in public spaces and light incense and candles while offering food, drinks and other items to the gods. This is followed by the ceremony of throwing Tsampa, a roasted barley flour, into the air as a symbol of letting go of the past year and embracing new beginnings.

The customs of Tibetan New Year are deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Tibetan people.

A. In 2023, Tibetan New Year fell on Feb 21.

B. Using them, people show gratitude to the elderly people.

C. In the festival, people hold various events to celebrate it.

D. These offerings are believed to bring good luck to people.

E. This practice is to get rid of bad luck in the previous year.

F. The Losar celebrations come to an end with a grand ceremony.

G. During the New Year, Tibetans enjoy feasts with their family and friends.

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Every year I'd read over 2, 000 college applications from students all over the world. It is quite1to choose whom to admit. 2, in the chaos of SAT scores and recommendations, one 3is always irresistible in a candidate: kindness.

The most surprising4of kindness I've ever5came from a student who had excellent scores and a supportive recommendation from his college counselor (顾问). Even with these qualifications, he might not have6. But one letter of recommendation caught my eye. It was from a school security7. Letters of recommendation are typically written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes.

The security guard wrote that he supported this student's admission because of his8. This young man was the only person in the school who knew the names of every member of the guard staff. He turned off lights in empty rooms, consistently9the hallway monitor each morning and tidied up the classroom after his peers left school10nobody was watching. This student, the security guard wrote, had a(n)11respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power.

It gave us a12onto a student's life in the moments when nothing "counted". That student was admitted by unanimous (一致的) vote of the admissions committee.

Next year there might be a flood of security guard recommendations13this essay. But if it means students will start paying as much14to the people who clean their classrooms as they do to their principals and teachers, I'm happy to help start that15.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Mount Emei,(locate) in the southwest of Sichuan Province, is an ancient and famous attraction in China.

Three million years ago, the main part of Mount Emei(rise) sharply along a fault line here. Due to a complex combination of erosion (侵蚀) and weathering，a massive(high) difference of over 2, 600 meters was formed between today's mountain top and the Emei Plain. The Summit of Ten Thousand Buddhas, an altitude of 3, 099 meters, is the highest peak of Mount Emei. In a commanding position, The Golden Summit with the biggest concentration of temples and scenic spots on Mount Emei(call) the largest and highest place of worship of Chinese Buddhism in the world.

The Buddha statue of Samantabhadra, (measure) 48 meters high, is the highest golden Buddha in the world. The ten heads of the Buddha statue are divided into three layers, each with different expressions, represent the ten mentalities of ordinary people. The Golden Summit is also the most suitable place(appreciate)the impressive Mount Emei "Sea of Clouds. "

(incredible), the 72 peaks of Mount Emei are mostly over 2, 000 meters above sea level. The scenery features high peaks a love the clouds and white mist. Formed by ever-changing mist and fog, they presentunique full view. Now Mount Emei has become a famous scenic spot in the world.

3月5日是"雷锋日"，你校组织活动，请根据图片写一篇英语短文，内容包括：

1）简要描述图片内容；

2）谈谈你对学雷锋的感想。

注意：

1）写作词数应为80左右；

2）请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Seeing the United Parcel Truck pull into my driveway, I opened the garage door knowing that another package had arrived helping us with the Christmas in July Party we were putting together for the homeless children at a local charity.

As I stood watching the driver get the packages from the back of the truck, I saw Madison, my three-year-old granddaughter, picking weeds from the lawn. "These are for my mommy and daddy, "she replied, as she held out a hand full of worthless little weeds. I just smiled and nodded my head as I looked at her tight little closed fist.

The UPT driver walked into the garage and sat the two packages down on the wooden bench. He and I stood talking about the numerous baseball gloves, baseball bats, helmets and baseballs sitting about the room. I told him I had been raised in a Jacksonville, Florida orphanage (孤儿院)and that during my entire childhood I never once owned anything of my own. I told him that these presents were for the children themselves and not for the orphanage.

After talking for a few minutes the driver told me he had to leave. He waved and began walking back down the driveway. I turned around, locked garage door and began walking up onto the front porch (走廊). Just as I closed the gate，Madison came running up to where I was standing.

"My flowers, my flowers, "she screamed aloud. I soon realized that I had locked her weeds in the garage.

注意：

1）续写词数应为150左右；

2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

"We'll get them later," I told her, …… I turned around, walked back to the end of the porch and opened the gate.