1 . 4 Best Basketball Camps in the USA

PGC Basketball Camps

For the last few decades, PGC (point guard college) basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills. While the name may have you believe it's for point guards only, that's not the case.PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over 100 camps all over the country.While many of the PGC basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes,there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.

Nike Basketball Camps

Nike offers introductory camps, shooting camps, overnight camps, day camps and many more. There are even camps that let you work with former or current NBA and WNBA players. One of the best things about Nike camps are the quality of coaching and instruction you will get. They also operate in nearly every state,so no matter where you are, there is likely a Nike basketball camp close. These Nike camps are also great for all ages.

NBC Basketball Camps

Since the early 1970s, NBC(Northwest Basketball Camp) has been among the world leaders in the space.Whether you are in elementary school, junior high or high school, there is an NBC basketball camp for you. These camps are offered across the USA,as well as in Canada and even the UK. The camps they offer include clinics.team camps, overnight camps, and college prep camps, just to name a few. They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.

The National Basketball Academy

The National Basketball Academy (also known as TNBA) partners with NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps, clinics, and training for basketball players of all ages. TNBA operates in Milwaukee,Orlando. Houston. Indiana, and Cleveland. It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain. These camps and clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks. They also host various tournaments(锦标赛) so you can show off the skills you have learned.

1. What do we know about PGC basketball camps?

A．They have the most camps	B．They are mainly aimed at little kids.
C．They hire some former NBA coaches.	D．Not only students of PGC can join them.

2. What do NBC Basketball Camps and the National Basketball Academy have in common?

A．They focus on teamwork.	B．They hold various tournaments.
C．They only offer long-term camps.	D．They operate both at home and abroad.

3. If you want to work with some NBA players, which camp should you choose?

A．A PGC basketball camp.	B．A Nike basketball camp.
C．A NBC basketball camp.	D．A TNBA basketball camp.

2 . Kodak’s decision to file for bankruptcy (破产) protection is a sad, though not unexpected, turning point for a leading American corporation that pioneered consumer photography and dominated the film market for decades, but ultimately failed to adapt to the digital revolution.

Although many attribute Kodak’s downfall to “complacency (自满),” that explanation doesn’t acknowledge the lengths to which the company went to reinvent itself. Decades ago, Kodak anticipated that digital photography would overtake film — and in fact, Kodak invented the first digital camera in 1975 — but in a fateful decision, the company chose to shelf its new discovery to focus on its traditional film business.

It wasn’t that Kodak was blind to the future, said Rebecca Henderson, a professor at Harvard Business School, but rather that it failed to execute on a strategy to confront it. By the time the company realized its mistake, it was too late.

Kodak is an example of a firm that was very much aware that they had to adapt, and spent a lot of money trying to do so, but ultimately failed. Large companies have a difficult time switching into new markets because there is a temptation to put existing assets into the new businesses.

Although Kodak anticipated the inevitable rise of digital photography, its corporate (企业的) culture was too rooted in the successes of the past for it to make the clean break necessary to fully embrace the future. They were a company stuck in time. Their history was so important to them. Now their history has become a liability.

Kodak’s downfall over the last several decades was dramatic. In 1976, the company commanded 90% of the market for photographic film and 85% of the market for cameras. But the 1980s brought new competition from Japanese film company Fuji Photo, which undermined Kodak by offering lower prices for film and photo supplies. Kodak’s decision not to pursue the role of official film for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was a major miscalculation. The bid went instead to Fuji, which exploited its sponsorship to win a permanent foothold in the marketplace.

1. What do we learn about Kodak?

A．It went bankrupt all of a sudden.

B．It is approaching its downfall.

C．It initiated the digital revolution in the film industry.

D．It is playing a dominant role in the film market.

2. Why does the author mention Kodak’s invention of the first digital camera?

A．To show its early attempt to reinvent itself.

B．To show its effort to overcome complacency.

C．To show its quick adaptation to the digital revolution.

D．To show its will to compete with Japan’s Fuji photo.

3. Why do large companies have difficulty switching to new markets?

A．They find it costly to give up their existing assets.

B．They tend to be slow in confronting new challenges.

C．They are unwilling to invest in new technology.

D．They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.

4. What does the author say Kodak’s history has become?

A．A burden.

B．A mirror.

C．A joke.

D．A challenge.

5. What was Kodak’s fatal mistake?

A．Its blind faith in traditional photography.

B．Its failure to see Fuji photo’s emergence.

C．Its refusal to sponsor the 1984 Olympics.

D．Its overconfidence in its corporate culture.

3 . Book Your Field Trip to Pacific Science Center

A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington State. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and creative programs inspire students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration meant to strengthen your curriculum and fuel lifelong enthusiasm for science, math, engineering and technology.

Schedule (安排) Your Field Trip

To schedule your field trip, complete the registration request form available at the link www.pacificsciencecenter.org/field-tripsl/, or call (206) 443-2925 Monday — Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. not less than two weeks ahead of your visit date. We will contact you within two business days to set up your field trip.

New Fall/winter Hours

Starting September 3, 2019 PacSci will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for holidays and weeks during Seattle Public School breaks. We will no longer be booking field trips on those days, as well.

Pricing

Field Trip Package		Price Per Student
Exhibits Only		$9
Package 1	Exhibits plus choice of one experiences	$11
Package 2	Exhibits plus choice of two experiences	$13
Package 3	Exhibits plus choice of three experiences	$15

One free adult general admission is covered for every 10 paid students. Free adult admission doesn’t include IMAX documentary. These adults will be charged a $4 IMAX documentary admission. Additional adults outside of the ratio (比例) will be charged the student admission rate. Pacific Science Center Memberships cannot be applied to field trips. Payment is due one week before you visit.

Available Experiences

■ Planetarium Shows

■ IMAX Documentaries

■ Science on a Sphere Shows

■ Laser Shows

1. What can we know about Pacific Science Center?

A．It is famous for its typical architecture.

B．It offers students chances for free classes.

C．It’s where students can learn about science.

D．It is only accessible to students in Washington.

2. If 2 teachers and 10 students watch exhibits and IMAX Documentaries, how much will they at least pay?

A．$118.	B．$125.
C．$127.	D．$134.

3. When can we reserve a field trip by phone?

A．On weekends.

B．Any Monday or Tuesday.

C．Two workdays ahead of the visit time.

D．At least 14 days before the actual visit.