Today, kids have different reasons for making camp a part of their lives, such as:
To meet new people
Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different states, or even different countries. It’s a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures. Michiko, 13, put it like this:“I loved camp. I met this girl name Manny who lives in New York (I live in New Jersey) and she is cool.
To challenge yourself
To appreciate nature
There’s a great big natural world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is.
| A．Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy. |
| B．She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese. |
| C．I felt great afterwards. |
| D．It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork and tolerance(包容). |
| E．Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years. |
| F．When you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time. |
| G．Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn’t survive. |
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【推荐1】Art Adventures: Summer Camp
Date and Time: Monday, July 18-Friday, July 22, 10 am-4 pm
Location: The Met Fifth Avenue
Jump into a weeklong art adventure at The Met! From painting and sculpture to mixed media and more, participants explore, experiment, play, and create their own masterpieces with teaching artists. All art materials are included.
This is a drop-off program. Camp is limited to 21 children, and registration is required.
Fees: Members $550; non-members $650
Museum members get an early notice and can register before the general public. Members receive a 15% discount on all courses whenever they purchase a class. For membership assistance, email membership@metmuseum.org or call 212-570-3753.
Members priority registration begins on Tuesday, February 15, 10 am. Registration for non-members begins on Tuesday, February 22, 10 am. Space is limited and camp fills quickly. Registration closes on Friday, June 17, 5 pm, or when camp is full.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for information about camp, refunds (退款), late fees, and other policies. The museum reserves the right to cancel programs at any time due to insufficient enrollment (报名). In the event that we must cancel, we will issue a refund.
1. What is the best time for attending the summer camp?| A．18 Jul. | B．22 Jul. | C．15 Feb. | D．22 Feb. |
| A．Having a half discount on all courses. | B．Getting a notice as the general public. |
| C．Having classes with the artists in person. | D．Registering a week before the non-members. |
| A．Visit The met Fifth Avenue. | B．Ask the membership assistant. |
| C．Check Frequently Asked Questions. | D．Email membership@metmuseum. org. |
【推荐2】May’s Midi Festival
As a rock festival the Midi Festival 2017 in Beijing presented a musical carnival for fans. It was the 13th year of the outdoor music feast. This year, about 100 rock bands from home and abroad performed on five stages. It was held at a suburban park known for its mountains and grasslands. With beautiful scenery and exciting music it was a good opportunity to enjoy rock with friends and family.
2:00—10:30 p.m., from April 29 to May 1. China Music Valley Grassland Park, Pinggu District. 400-610-3721.
Fans of Painting
Ancient Chinese calligraphers (书法家) and painters were fond of painting on the folds of fans. Their excellence has left a wealth of outstanding works. A fan painting show exhibited 990 Ming and Qing (1368-1911) Dynasty calligraphy and painting works on folding fans. They were selected from the collection of the National Museum of China. The themes of these fan paintings fell into four categories: natural landscapes, flowers and birds, figures and calligraphy.
10:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m., from April 29 to May 29. National Museum of China,16 East Chang an Avenue. 010-651-6400.
Poetic Portraits
Two artists held a joint exhibition with paintings featuring portraits of Chinese women in poetic poses. Wang Xiaojin, who is from Shandong Province, has been exhibiting since 1993. The other artist, Xu Zhigang, is originally from Liaoning Province, but is now in Beijing.
10: 00 a.m.—8. 00 p. m. from April 28 to June 20. Rong Gallery, Sheraton Pudong Hotel, 38 Pujian Road. Pudong New Area. 0137-6408-7294.
Group Show
The artist group, “island6”, worked in new media and held a show titled Body-City-Mechanism. Through interactive video, photography, oil on canvas and sculpture, the artists explore themes of man and cyberspace.
10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m., from April 30 to June 28. Studio Rouge,50 Moganshan Road, Putuo District. 021-5252-7856.
1. What can we learn from this passage?| A．Besides music, people can enjoy beautiful scenery at China Music Valley Grassland Park. |
| B．The show held by “island6”would last more than two months. |
| C．Wang Xiaojin held an exhibition with paintings featuring Chinese women on his own. |
| D．The themes of these fan paintings are mainly about natural landscapes, flowers and birds. |
| A．Watch a music show at Rong Gallery. | B．Enjoy the performance of rock bands. |
| C．Visit an exhibition of portrait paintings. | D．Appreciate painting works from the Qing Dynasty. |
| A．Musicians | B．Young women | C．Businessmen | D．Art lovers |
【推荐3】New England Rails &Trails
DAY1: ARRIVE BOSTON
Upon arrival in your Boston Area hotel, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
DAY 2: BOSTON — NORTH CONWAY
Enjoy a Boston City Tour featuring Boston Common, the Old State House, Beacon Hill and Old Ironsides. Later leave Boston and arrive in the picturesque North Conway area for a two-night stay.
DAY3: MT. WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY
This morning motorcoach to board the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway. Enjoy breathtaking views during your three-hour rail experience aboard the world’s first mountain-climbing Cog Railway to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast, Mount Washington. Enjoy the evening at your own pace.
DAY 4: NORTH CONWAY — BURLINGTON
This morning motorcoach along one of New England’s most popular scenic drives, the Kancamagus Highway. Later visit the Billings Farm & Museum, a modern working dairy farm and museum of Vermont life in the1890’s. Then arrive in Burlington for a two-night stay in the famous and historic Vermont mountain town.
DAY 5: VERMONT SIGHTSEEING
Visit the Shelburne Museum, located in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain Valley & one of the nation’s finest, most unconventional museums of art. Later visit the home of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, founded in 1978 in a gas station in Burlington. Enjoy a brief factory tour and the creative flavors. Late afternoon return to your hotel.
DAY 6: BURLINGTON — PORTLAND, MAINE
This morning visit a Maple Sugar Farm to taste some Vermont Maple sweets and learn about the sugaring process. Later enjoy the amazing New England scenery enroute (在途中) to the Maine Coast. Arrive in scenic Portland, Maine for one night stay.
DAY7: PORTLAND — BOSTON — FLIGHT HOME
Today enjoy a scenic Casco Bay Cruise past lovely Victorian cottages on the shorelines of Little & Great Diamond Island. In the afternoon, travel to Boston & fly home with wonderful memories of your New England experiences.
1. How long will tourists stay on the Mount Washington Cog Railway?| A．2 hours. | B．3 hours. | C．1 night. | D．2 nights. |
| A．In Boston. | B．In Portland. | C．In Burlington. | D．In North Conway. |
| A．Day 2. | B．Day 4. | C．Day 6. | D．Day 7. |
