本次听力选自雅思听力Section 2,难度不大

Summary:慈善事业是雅思考试的常见话题。一般会涉及慈善机构、教育机构或者受灾地区捐钱和物品。捐钱方式各有不同:有的是闹市募捐,有的是通过一些文娱或者体育项目进行募捐。本部分就是通过组织志愿者到山区不行而为贫穷地区的孩子的教育募捐。

HINTS
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eighty-year
Semira Mountains
snow-covered

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Age limits. This is the second time we have run this kind of holiday and um, on the first we even had an eighty-year old, but we found it was wise to establish limits this time. You have to be at least 18 and the top limit is now 70, though you need to obtain a health certificate from your doctor if you are over 60 years old. Now, the Semira Mountains are among the highest in the world but you mustn't be too daunted, we will mainly be trekking in the foothills only, although there will be spectacular views even in the foothills. However, you will need to be extremely fit if you aren't now and you're interested in coming with us. You have plenty of time to get into shape. You will be sleeping in tents so you must have quite a bit of equipment with you but you will be helped by local assistants. Your bedding and so forth will be carried by them. We ask that you only walk with a small rucksack with needs for the day. I don't think I've really said enough about the marvellous area you'll be walking in. Let's have a look at some of the sights you'll be seeing. Apart from these spectacular snow-covered peaks and valleys, there are marvellous historic villages. The area has been famous for centuries for making beautiful carpets, although recently there has been a trend to move into weaving blankets and wood carving. The people are extremely friendly and welcoming. We deliberately keep the parties small in size to minimize disruption to people and landscape.