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Forest Conservation Volunteer Program
Volunteer for the forest conservation(森林保护)program in Madagascar and contribute towards protecting one of the world's most unique ecosystems.Study wildlife in one of the world's most biodiverse (生物多样的)regions.Make lifelong friends and return with wonderful stories，photos，and memories.
Forest volunteers receive training on species identification，carrying out field surveys，fixing equipment and data collection.You'll be guided by professional conservationists during this volunteer trip.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Study the diversity and quantity of species to identify changes in forest dynamics (动态)，populations，habitat health and identify possible localized threats.
Carry out surveys of the local mammals，birds，reptiles，and amphibians that exist in the surrounding forests.
Meals
Three meals per day are provided seven days per week.Each meal is prepared by our onsite cooks，using traditional Malagasy cooking methods，using fresh，locally grown，seasonally available produce.
Fruit and vegetables served will change depending on the season and availability of local produce.
Cost
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2 weeks
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3 weeks
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4 weeks
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5 weeks
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$695
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$875
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$1，055
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$1，235
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6 weeks
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7 weeks
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8 weeks
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Extra week
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$1，415
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$1，595
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$1，775
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$180
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Please Note：An application fee of $250 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.
Program Requirements
To volunteer in Madagascar，you need to be at least 18 years old.There might be exceptions if you can provide the permission of your parents or if you are accompanied by your parents.Volunteers should be highly energetic; have a positive attitude to making a change; possess a certain level of fitness，since the island life is not as easy as it might seem!
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章是为一个马达加斯加森林保护志愿者项目做广告。
1．What kind of skill will volunteers learn by taking part in this program?
A．Hunting. B．Planting trees.
C．Collecting data. D．Feeding wildlife.
C [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Forest volunteers receive training on...data collection.”可知，该项目的参与者能够学习到采集数据的技能。]
2．What do we know about the meals in the program?
A．They will serve food made of local produce.
B．They provide fixed kinds of fruits every day.
C．They are cooked by volunteers themselves.
D．They are available only on weekdays.
A [细节理解题。根据Meals部分中的“Each meal is prepared...using fresh，locally grown，seasonally available produce.”可知，该项目的饮食主要取材于当地。]
3．How much does it cost in total to join in a 9week forest conservation program?
A．$1，955. B．$2，025.
C．$2，205. D．$2，505.
C [推理判断题。根据Cost部分可知，8 weeks费用为$1，775，Extra week费用为$180，再加上另外收取的报名费 $250，故参加为期九周的项目总共要花费$2，205。]
