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Shark Keeper
Get close and very personal with the Aquarium's largest exhibit and its biggest predators(捕食性动物)with the new Shark Keeper program! After each participant prepares to feed the sharks and other fishes in the 120,000gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit,they will then get the onceinalifetime chance to feed our sand tiger sharks! Participants will also experience a tour of other behindthescenes animal care work areas and take home a reallife shark tooth.
Program Outline:
·Greeting from the educator
·Educational program:misunderstandings about sharks,biology,pictures,shark tooth comparisons,animal overviews,what to expect during the experience.
·Behindthescenes food preparation
·Brief overviews of safety and policies
·Feeding
Schedule:
Mondays,Thursdays and Saturdays
Session:3:40 pm
Length:60 minutes
Requirements:All participants must be 16 and over.
Price:$50,plus admission (Members:$45).Space is currently limited to three participants per scheduled session.
How to Book:
Phone:6312089200
Online:When purchasing your admission ticket,please select the Shark Keeper addon under the Aquatic Adventures section of the shopping cart.
Guests with Special Needs:
Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center makes every effort to accommodate guests with special needs.Please be aware that to participate in this program,guests must be able to navigate the animal habitat spaces with minimum assistance,and must be able to understand and take direction in English from staff members.To ensure the best experience,please contact the call center at 6312089200 to discuss your individual needs.
Cancellations(取消):
There is a 72hour cancellation policy.Any cancellation made within 72 hours will not be refunded.Noshows will not be refunded or rescheduled.Guests arriving late (after the required program checkin time)will not be permitted to participate in the program and will not be refunded or rescheduled.We encourage guests to arrive at the Aquarium with plenty of time to park,enter,and check into the program.Adventurers should report to the main entrance at least ten minutes ahead.The sessions will begin quickly at the scheduled time.Please plan accordingly.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了如何参与一项喂养鲨鱼的活动。
1.After joining the program,you will________.
A.feed sharks once in a lifetime
B.get a real shark tooth as a souvenir
C.meet the biggest predators of sharks
D.draw some pictures of sharks
B [细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Participants will also experience a tour of other behindthescenes animal care work areas and take home a reallife shark tooth.”可知,参与者能够得到一颗真实的鲨鱼牙齿作为纪念,故B项正确。]
2.As a guest with special needs,you are expected to________.
A.make sure of your individual needs
B.move around the center alone
C.follow the directions of staff members
D.seek as much assistance as possible
C [细节理解题。根据“Guests with special Needs:”部分中的“...and must be able to understand and take direction in English from staff members.”可知,作为有特殊需要的顾客,需要遵守工作人员的指示,故C项正确。]
3.If you want to give up the program,you'd better________.
A.report it to the center 10 minutes before the session
B.manage your plan again within 72 hours
C.expect to refund from the center
D.report it to the center 3 days in advance
D [细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的“There is a 72hour cancellation policy.”可知,最好提前三天报告,故D项正确。]