1 . CREATIVE SUMMER CAMPS
Video Game Design
This international organization is aimed at inspiring girls to explore the world of games and build their confidence in the areas of math and technology. Students are grouped based on skill levels. Girls at all levels are welcome!
Time: June 15-26Age: 7-15
Fees: $ 160 each one; $ 128 members
Contact: Call Children’s Creativity Museum at 415-820-3320 or visit www. creativity. org.
History Summer Camp
Each day, kids will have a task to explore a different aspect of past life, including food, work, music, art through games, storytelling and even silent films.
Time: June 22-26Age: 8-12
Fees: 200 each one; 160 members
Contact: Call at 252-1770 or visit www.historiccolumbia.org.
Adventures in Creative Writing
This helps improve your writing skills if you have already mastered the basics of good writing. You’ll discover new techniques and polish your writing.
Time: June 21-26Age: 9-12
Fees: $ 500 each one
Contact: Call at 777-9444 or visit www.saeu.sc.edu/adventures.
Heathwood Hall Guitar
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced guitar player who wants to improve your skills, Heathwood Hall Guitar provides top-quality guitar instruction using a variety of fun games and exercises.
Time: June 15-19; July 13-17; Aug. 3-7Age: 3-12
Fees: 150 each one
Contact: Call Heathwood Hall at 231-7710 or visit www.heathwood.org.
Basic Drawing Writing Camp
This camp helps beginners discover the basic skills of drawing and writing and how to make it come to life on paper.
Time: June 8-11Age: 6-12
Fees: $ 350 each one; $ 300 members
Contact: Call Ladybug Art Studios at 603-7312 or visit www.ladybugartstudios.com.
1. What do we know about Video Game Design?
| A．It groups students by age. | B．It accepts no boy students. |
| C．It welcomes only experienced students. | D．It mainly develops students’ team spirit. |
| A．www.heathwood.org. | B．www.historiccolumbia.org. |
| C．www.saeu.sc.edu/adventures. | D．www.ladybugartstudios.com. |
| A．Charging the same fees. | B．Putting students into groups. |
| C．Offering professional instructions. | D．Letting students learn through games. |
2 . International Language Camps
International Language Camps (ILC) provides fun language and activity-based summer and winter camps for children and teenagers aged 7-17 from around the world.
We offer holidays and vacations with a large number of activities and a complete French/ English language teaching program, all in the heart of the French Alps. Students can choose to stay for 1-6 weeks.
Our summer and winter camps take place in Megève, a French ski resort (滑雪胜地). It is situated in the foothills of the Mount Blanc massif (山峦), close to Chamonix and the Mount Blanc Tunnel, which is the gateway to Italy and the Aosta Valley. The nearest international airport is Geneva which is only 75 km away.
Our campers have the chance to study a foreign language with a multilingual (多种语言的) team from all over the world. As well as French/ English language classes, students can also take part in all sorts of sports including mountaineering, water sports, skiing, ice-skating and more.
Our campers can communicate with many young guys in a multicultural background, which naturally leads to the respect of others.
One of ILC’s purposes is to help our campers build confidence and discover their inner strengths.
Courses/Programs
Summer Language +Activity Camps
★English /French language lessons (ages 7-17)
★Fun Summer Program (ages 7-11)
★Intense Mountain Program (ages 14-17)
★3D Animation Program (ages 10-17)
Winter Camp (ages 7-17)
Our winter program is the perfect mix of sports and English / French language learning.
1. Where are the International Language Camps held?| A．Geneva | B．Megève | C．Chamonix | D．Aosta Valley |
| A．7 and 11 | B．7 and 17 | C．10 and 17 | D．14 and 17 |
| A．lasts about two months | B．mainly focuses on skiing |
| C．is set up for kids from Europe | D．offers English and French lessons |
3 . Happy Children’s Palace
| MONDAY 19:00 — 20:30 English Learning Prof. G. While Would you like to improve your spoken English? This is for middle school students. (2 weeks) |
| TUESDAY 17:30 — 19:00 Photography Mr. Green Learn to take good pictures. Bring your own camera with you. (4weeks) |
| WEDNESDAY 18:00 — 19:00 Office 2000 Prof. Wang Lan Learn how to use the new software (软件). (10 weeks) |
| FRIDAY 19:00 — 20:30 Painting Miss Yang Jing Would you like to learn to paint? It is for beginners only. (16 weeks) |
| SATURDAY 15:00 — 16:30 Cambridge Young Leaners’ English Prof. J. Brown This is for the children at primary school (小学). (20 weeks) |
| SUNDAY 10:00 — 11:00 Swimming club Coach (教练): Liu Xin Want to keep fit? Want to swim as fast as a fish? Come to the club. (8 weeks) |
| A．Prof. G. White | B．Yang Jing | C．Mr. Green | D．Wang Lan |
| A．Wednesday | B．Tuesday | C．Friday | D．Saturday |
| A．from 19 :00 to 20 :30 on Monday |
| B．from 17 :30 to 19 :00 on Tuesday |
| C．from 7:00 to 8:30 on Friday evening |
| D．from 18 :00 to 19:00 on Wednesday |
| A．how to use the new software | B．how to swim |
| C．how to take pictures | D．how to paint |
4 . Spanish Dancing
| Spanish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Come and learn this wonderful dance from Spain. Place: John Smith’s Date: July 1 — 31 Price: ￥60 Time: 7:30 pm — 9:30 pm Tel: 301-2768 |
Live Pop Music
| Enjoy the music from Jay Chou, the famous pop singer. Place: The music hall Date: July 20 — 22 Price: ￥200 — ￥250 Time: 8:00 pm — 10:00 pm |
Shows — Daqian Museum
| Daqian Museum has over 1000 pieces on display here. Come and see the whole of Chinese history! Place: Daqian Museum Date: July 1-August 31 Price: ￥50 (half for students) Tel: 271-1399 Time: Monday to Friday; 8:30 am — 5:30 pm Weekends: 9:00 am — 8:00pm |
| A．271-1399 | B．488-6888 | C．231-2899 | D．301-2768 |
| A．9:00 pm on July 23 | B．8:00 pm on July 20 |
| C．7:30 pm every day | D．9:30 pm on July 1 |
| A．American Jazz | B．pop songs |
| C．the whole of Chinese history | D．Spanish dancing |
| A．Daqian Museum | B．the music hall |
| C．John Smith’s | D．the meeting hall |
| A．￥70. | B．￥100. | C．￥125. | D．￥200. |
5 . The Ivy League schools are some of the most selective colleges in the United States. Their acceptance rates are extremely low. If you’re planning to apply to any of the Ivy League schools, be realistic about your chances of being admitted.
Cornell University
Cornell has one of the top engineering schools and top hotel management programs in the country. Cornell University admissions may appear slightly less selective than the other Ivy League schools, but don’t be fooled. You’re still going to need an exceptional academic record, high standardized test scores, and impressive extracurricular activities to be admitted.
| Fast Facts | |
| Place | New York City, New York |
| Number of students | 23,600 |
| Acceptance rate | 11% |
University of Pennsylvania
It is one of the largest Ivy League schools. Its campus in West Philadelphia is just a short walk to Center City. The Wharton School is one of the top business schools in the country, and the university is also home to one of the nation’s top medical schools.
| Fast Facts | |
| Place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Number of students | 25,860 |
| Acceptance rate | 8% |
Yale University
Yale’s strengths are many, and it is home to top schools in art, medicine, business and law. Yale’s system of colleges is modeled after Oxford and Cambridge.
| Fast Facts | |
| Place | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Number of students | 13,433 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
Harvard University
The second most selective and arguably the most famous university in the country, Harvard University has been around for longer than the United States has been a country. Since its founding in 1636, the school has grown into a world center for research supported by a $ 40 billion annual donation. Harvard University is home to numerous highly ranked graduate schools in areas such as medicine, government, engineering, business, dentistry and religion.
| Fast Facts | |
| Place | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Number of students | 31,566 |
| Acceptance rate | 5% |
| A．Its acceptance rate. | B．Its hotel management program. |
| C．Its longest history. | D．Its Oxford-like system of colleges. |
| A．In New Haven, Connecticut. | B．In Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
| C．In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | D．In New York City, New York. |
| A．Yale University. | B．Harvard University. |
| C．Cornell University. | D．University of Pennsylvania. |
6 . School Activities for Kids and Teens
July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening this month.
Magic Class Time: Friday, July 1,10:00 a.m. Cost: Free Booking Phone: 34038470 Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science With Me: Making your own guitar! Time: Saturday, July 4,3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Booking phone: 34031226 Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom?Science With Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
Secret of the Dragon Time: Monday, July 12,10:30 a.m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children under 15: half Booking Phone: 34032578 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who ride a dragon to explore the universe. | The Search for Life:Are We Alone? Time: Thursday, July 20,2:00 p.m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Booking Phone:34037689 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there?These questions are asked in this show. |
| A．$23.20. | B．$14.80. | C．$11.10. | D．$7.40. |
| A．Magic Class | B．Science With Me |
| C．Secret of the Dragon | D．The Search for Life |
| A．They are all free. | B．They can all be booked by phone. |
| C．They take place in the same place. | D．They all belong to weekend activities. |
7 . Paris is the most wooded (树木茂森的) city in Europe, and around one quarter of its area is taken up by parks, gardens and other green spaces.
Jardin des Plantes: over 28 hectares
This impressive botanical garden is home to four museums, including the Natural History Museum, which houses a variety of African animals. The gardens themselves boast thousands of species of plants. This is a lovely place to relax and explore the beautiful surroundings.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: over 24 hectares
If you want to get off the tourist trail and hang out with true Parisians, this park is the perfect spot for a relaxing picnic or a leisurely wander. It is in the 19th district and is one of the largest parks in Paris. Cross its lake on the suspension bridge, or admire the waterfalls and attractive temples.
Jardin du Luxembourg: over 25 hectares
These beautiful gardens were first laid out in 1612 as the gardens of the Luxembourg Palace. They include a geometric (结合图形的) forest, French and English style gardens, as well as a large pond. There is so much to see and do with activities especially for children, such as slides, rides and puppet shows, as well as leisure and sporting activities for adults. The gardens are home to more than one hundred sculptures.
Le Parc de la Villette: 55 hectares
This urban cultural park is so much more than just a park as it is home to numerous music venues, exhibition spaces and cafes. It is also home to no less than 12 gardens, which all follow different themes. The Passenger Gardens, for example, which are built on what was once the sheep market, support a variety of ecosystems, demonstrating the importance of biodiversity.
1. Which green space probably suits students who are interested in botany?| A．Jardin des Plantes. | B．Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. |
| C．Jardin du Luxembourg. | D．Le Parc de la Villette. |
| A．They feature American style gardens. | B．They are favorite gardens for the French. |
| C．They house a variety of African animals. | D．They used to be royal gardens. |
| A．Visiting museums. | B．Attending concerts. |
| C．Admiring waterfalls. | D．Watching puppet shows. |
| A．Sports. | B．History. | C．News. |
9 . Many people have the desire to travel when summer approaches. The following is to help you narrow down your options.
San Diego
San Diego, located on the Pacific, offers enough outdoor attractions to satisfy all kinds of summer travelers. Families will enjoy exploring San Diego Zoo. No matter what type of traveler you are, the eye-catching architecture and beautiful gardens that make up Balboa Park won’t disappoint. And as for the beaches, San Diego’s variety of shorelines means you’11 never be bored.
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Maine’s proximity (临近) to Acadia National Park makes it an impressive spot to hang your hat in summer. While the distance to the park is undoubtedly one of Bar Harbor’s selling points, you should save room on your route to explore this charming coastal town. Book a boat or whale watching tour on the bay or take a walk along the scenic Shore Path for inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Bermuda
If all you care about is being at the beach during your summer vacation, choose Bermuda. Temperatures during this time of year make summer the best time to catch rays on the sand and swim in warmer Atlantic waters. Chill out along beautiful shorelines such as Horseshoe Bay Beach (the most popular beach), Elbow Beach (the pinkest) and Warwick Long Bay (the longest).
Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s northern U. K. location means that warm weather is rare. Each summer, the city hosts the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe (the world’s largest arts festival), drawing visitors from around the planet. Aside from this fun summer event, travelers can experience Edinburgh’s green, sun-bathing landscape.
1. Which place is suitable for every traveler in San Diego?| A．The Pacific. | B．San Diego Zoo. | C．Balboa Park. | D．The beaches. |
| A．Watch whales on the bay. | B．Sunbathe on the beach. |
| C．Dive in the Atlantic Ocean. | D．Wander in Acadia National Park. |
| A．San Diego. | B．Edinburgh. | C．Bar Harbor. | D．Bermuda. |
10 . One of the best things to do in the south of Albania is taking a mussel (贻贝) tour. The area near Ksamil and Butrint is famous for its mussels. The mussel tour leaves from the Ksamil village. You will get on a traditional boat, which takes you to the mussel beds. You will be shown how mussels are cultivated, collected and cleaned.
Local experience with local guide
Schedule:
— Meet your captain at the lake.
— Introductions
— Reach mussel beds, where you meet our “ Queen ” , and learn about the mussel cultivation.
— Set off from the mussel beds and journey to the ancient city ruins of Butrint.
— Time to taste two kinds of mussel dishes served with locally produced white wine in an idyllic (田园般的) setting.
- Return to the port.
Timing:
Tours run every day, Monday - Sunday
11:00 - 13:30 or 16:00 - 18:30
Tour expense ( $200 per person ) includes:
— Boat trip
— Local guide
— Food ( two kinds of mussel dish, homemade bread, fresh vegetable )
— Drinks ( white wine and water )
Basic information:
Sanall: traditional handmade boat, a typical example of a vessel (船) the mussel farmers use daily
Mussel beds: concrete (混凝土的) structure where they cultivate mussels Necessaries:
— Report to your guide if you are allergic (过敏的) to mussels, so other dishes can be prepared, e. g. fresh fish.
— Take hats and sunglasses.
— Bring a local map with you. Safety:
— Life jacket for everyone on the boat
— Each boat has a first aid kit.
We offer an authentic (真实的) experience for everyone.
Book your tour:
Contact: +355672000981
Mail: ksamilnebo@gmail.com
Remember: The tour is seasonal, from May till the end of September.
1. What can you do during the mussel tour?| A．Have some mussel dishes. | B．Take a visit to Ksamil village. |
| C．Grow some mussels by yourself. | D．Help the fishers to collect mussels. |
| A．March 7, 16:00 -18:30 | B．May 29, 13:30 - 16:00 |
| C．July 5, 11:00 - 13:30 | D．October 16, 11:30 - 13:00 |
| A．Boat trip. | B．A road map. |
| C．Fresh fruits. | D．A local guide. |
