1 . Field Trips Your Students Actually Want to Go On
Some of the best memories from grade school are made at field trips. Field trips offer students something they can't get from lectures or textbook pages — hands-on fun! Here are some attractions to visit with your students. They ' re great places to make memories and, of course, learn something too!
1. Belle Isle Nature Center (Detroit)
Availability: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 10:30 a. m. , 11 :30 a. m. or 12:30 p. m.
Admission: Free
Enjoy both indoor and outdoor animal exhibits. Programs include a deer feeding, a hands-on activity and discovery time.
2. Diamond Jack's River Tours (Detroit)
Availability: Monday — Friday, May 1 to Oct. 31 at 9: 30 a. m. , 10: 30 a. m., 11 :30 a. m. or 12:30 p. m.
Admission: $ 9/person
See 16 miles of the U. S. and Canada Detroit River shoreline, ocean-going and Great Lakes ships, a light house, the fire boat, parks, a mail boat and much more.
3. Arts & Scraps(废品)(Detroit)
Availability: Monday, Wednesday or Friday
Admission: Varies by age and number in group
Let your students , imaginations run wild. They'll think, create and learn while re-imagining recycled industrial materials.
4. Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit)
Availability: Tuesday — Friday at 9:30 a. m. , 11 :00 a. m. or 12:30 p. m.
Admission: Free admission and bus transportation for students
Lead your own visit or let one of the DIA Gallery Teachers guide you. All guided field trips explore art to build skills in creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and active learning.
1. What do you know about field trips?| A．They take place in open fields. |
| B．They all charge for an entrance fee. |
| C．They are available throughout weekdays. |
| D．They are connected with nature or art. |
| A．Arts & Scraps. | B．Detroit Institute of Arts. |
| C．Belle Isle Nature Center. | D．Diamond Jack's River Tours. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Parents. | C．Students. | D．Scientists. |
2 . Camp memories last forever! We make sure they are unforgettable!
Shadow Ridge Summer Camps offer so many exciting things for campers to do. Unlike other camp programs that include horses as a small part of their program, at Shadow Ridge horses are the program! We are 100% horse from stable (马厩) management, nature walks, and track rides to bedroom furnishings.
Horses help us achieve many of our aims. Girls can learn to develop responsibility, self-confidence and personal connections in their lives while having fun. Using horses as a wonderful tool for education, our camps offer an interesting place for growth and learning.
Imagine each girl having her very own horse to spend time with and a best friend to love and take care of. Each camper is responsible for a horse for the week. Our riding program provides a lot of riding and lesson time. Campers will learn how to take care of the horse and the tack (马具), as well as how to ride. Days are filled with horse-related activities to strengthen the connection between each girl and horse, as the girls learn to work safely around the horses.
At Shadow Ridge we try to create a loving, caring family atmosphere for our campers. We have “The Bunkhouse” (4 girls), “The Wranglers Roost” (4 girls), and “The Hideout” (2 girls) in our comfortable 177-year-old farm house. All meals are home cooked, offering delicious and healthy food for the hungry rider.
Our excellent activities create personalized memories of your child’s vacation. Each child will receive a camp T-shirt and a photo album (usually 300-500 pictures) of their stay at camp.
Our camps are offered during June, July and August 2011, for small groups of girls aged 13-16 years, not only from Canada but also other parts of the world.
We will send you full program descriptions at your request.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?| A．To talk about camping experiences. |
| B．To attract people to the camps. |
| C．To describe the programs of the camps. |
| D．To explain the aims of the camps. |
| A．Horses play a central role in the activities. |
| B．Campers learn to cook food for themselves. |
| C．Campers are required to wear camp T-shirts. |
| D．Horse lessons are offered all the year round. |
| A．understand horses better |
| B．enjoy a family atmosphere |
| C．achieve an educational purpose |
| D．have fun above other things |
| A．horse riders | B．teenage girls |
| C．Canadian parents | D．international travelers |
Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit (Michigan Chillers) | |
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Michigan’s Most Haunted, A Ghostly Guide to the Great Lakes State | |
| By Sandy Arno Lyons SkateRight Publishing Perfect Paperback (100 pages)  | List Price: $11.95* Lowest New Price: $11.95* Lowest Used Price: $14.84* Usually ships in 24 hours* Product Description: The author spent the summer traveling around the state of Michigan collecting ghost stories from Michigan hotels, B&B’s, restaurants and more. More than 25 true tales, from 8 properties, are featured along with history, pictures and contact information. |
Detroit & Ann Arbor: A Great Destination (Explorer’s Guides) | |
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Moon Spotlight Detroit & Ann Arbor | |
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1. If you want to buy a second-hand book that is cheapest among these four books, how much should you pay?
| A．$11.95. | B．$4.33. |
| C．$0.25. | D．$2.89. |
| A．Michigan’s Most Haunted, A Ghostly Guide to the Great Lakes State. |
| B．Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit (Michigan Chillers). |
| C．Moon Spotlight Detroit & Ann Arbor. |
| D．Detroit & Ann Arbor: A Great Destination (Explorer’s Guides). |
| A．Laura Martone. | B．Jeff Counts. |
| C．Sandy Arno Lyons. | D．Johnathan Rand. |
4 . About the Irish Experience
The Irish Experience is a program for North American high school students. This program takes place over a four-week period in July. For two weeks the students will live in the beautiful university town of Cork in the South of Ireland. They will attend classes in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional Irish music is alive in Cork City and can be heard most nights in some of the pubs in the city centre. There are several theatres in the city. A visit to one of these will be part of our schedule. Cork is also the gateway to the beautiful south-west part of Ireland and we will be taking in all the sights of West Cork and Kerry.
The other two weeks will be spent at University College Dublin, a short bus ride from the centre of Dublin, one of the oldest capital cities in Europe with one of the youngest populations — almost 50% of the city`s people are under 25 years old. Staying at student apartments on the university campuses, students will have the opportunity to meet young people of many different nationalities.
The students will enjoy a true Celtic cultural experience and a sense of Irish history and culture through guided tours to various historical sites in Dublin—The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare and the Neolithic passage tombs in Newgrange, County Meath.
1. What can we learn about the Irish Experience?| A．It admits college students. | B．It is hosted by universities. |
| C．It`s a summer study abroad program. | D．It aims to advertise universities in Ireland. |
| A．They will visit a theatre. | B．They will study at West Cork. |
| C．They will play live music at a pub. | D．They will spend a whole night at a pub. |
| A．It is the oldest city in the world. | B．It has a very young population. |
| C．It attracts people under 25 years old. | D．It has people of different nationalities. |
5 . Let’ s explore the nature!
Are you interested in animals and nature? Want to enjoy your summer holiday and learn something fun and useful?
Here comes your chance! Youth Explorer has prepared you with a three-day summer programme full of hands-on activities and live animal encounters (相遇)-----giraffes, snakes, tigers, you name it! You will be spending time at the Fun Zoo exploring topics like animal care, animal handling and a lot more! The details of the programme are as follows:
Age group: Students aged 8--16
Sections: There are 2 programmes for you to choose from. Each programme is limited to 15 participants.
Programme A
Dates: 8---10 July
Days: Monday to Wednesday
Times:10:00a.m.----4:00p.m
Programme B
Dates: 11-13 August
Days: Tuesday to Thursday
Times:10:00a.m.----4:00p.m
Programme fees: $230 for members, $ 250 for non-members
How to apply: Simply come to our centre to get an application form. Submit your completed form on or before 10 June.
Notice:
1) No lunches are provided due to individual food preferences and allergies. Participants may either bring a lunchbox or buy lunch at our restaurants
2) Both programmes will be put off for one day if the following happens: Typhoon signal number 8 or above.
Come and join us now! Don’t miss this chance!
1. What can be learnt about Youth Explorer’ s summer programme?| A．It is suitable for animal lovers | B．It is held at its centre |
| C．It is full of sports activities | D．It is family-friendly. |
| A．It sets a fixed fee | B．It provides free lunches |
| C．It favours middle school students | D．It may be affected by the weather |
| A．A news report | B．An art show review |
| C．An advertisement | D．A lesson plan |
6 . Having fun at winter camp
Here's a list of some winter camps in Los Angeles to choose from. No matter what you choose, they'll be happy!
Photo Camp
This adventure begins with a basic overview of camera functions and ends with an exhibition featuring the kids' work from the week. Through games and expeditions（短程旅行），campers will develop their photographic eye and learn new ways of seeing.
Ages; 8 — 16
Dates: Jan. 5 — Feb. 5
Skill/Experience Level；Beginning/intermediate
What to Bring: flashcards, lunch, camera *（we have cameras for those who don't）
CodeREV Kids Tech Camps
CodeREV Kids Tech Camps are the camp experience in education and fun. Whether learning to write code, 3D model or develop the next great app or game, your kids and their friends will love sharing in the confidence-boosting experience of creating with technology.
Ages: 12 — 16
Dates; Dec. 17 ---Jan. 11
Skill/Experience Level：Beginning
Digital Dragon
Students will encounter a different activity every day, selected by our instructorsfroma lot of favorite builds & tech exploration, including battling robots, game design, digital art projects and scratch programming! Students will take a break and walk to the nearby park for lunch and games.
Ages：16 --- 18
Dates：Oct. 15 --- Dec. 15
Skill /Experience Level: Intermediate
Iverbe Virtual Dance Camp
Students will learn a variety of techniques（modern, jazz and ballet）. They will learn part of a dance each day. The goal is to have fun, get moving and learn more about dance! No prior experience necessary.
Ages: 9 and up
Dates: Jan. 5 — Feb. 5
Skill/Experience Level：Beginning
1. What should students bring to the Photo Camp?| A．A camera. | B．Flashcards. |
| C．A photo album. | D．A notebook. |
| A．Both are intended for beginners. |
| B．Both teach children skills to make robots. |
| C．Both help children improve programming skills. |
| D．Both encourage students to explore the nearby park. |
| A．It is a two-week winter program. |
| B．Students have to be over 10 years old. |
| C．Students can learn different kinds of dance. |
| D．Students are required to have basic dancing skills. |
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1. How long is the centre open on weekends?
| A．For 14 hours. | B．For 10 hours. | C．For 9 hours. |
| A．Popular. | B．Expensive. | C．Disappointing. |
| A．The equipment. | B．Drinks. | C．A T-shirt. |
| A．In cash. | B．By cheque. | C．By credit card. |
9 . EVENTS
Long March exhibition
The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged(被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s Explanations are all in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.
Time: 10: 00 am-4: 00 pm
Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
Admission: 8 yuan for Chinese /15 yuan for foreigners
Thai elephants
Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a beam, dancing and blowing a mouthorgan. People are encouraged to have a tug-of-wa (拔河比赛) with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them. The elephants give three shows a day at: 9: 30 am, 3: 30 pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at 1: 30 pm at weekends. The show will end on November 15.
Address: 189 Daduhe Road
Admission: 30-40 yuan
Dancing dolphins
Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and doing math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium (海豚馆) in Peace Park an attraction for children. Seals and seal ions also perform.
Hours: 10: 30 am, 4: 00 pm, and 7: 30 pm
Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children
1. If you go to visit the Long March exhibit with an Australian, how much will you pay altogether for the admission?| A．16 yuan. | B．23 yuan. | C．30 yuan. | D．20 yuan |
| A．not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform |
| B．only dolphins perform |
| C．only seals and sea lions perform |
| D．only seals perform |
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1. The purpose of this web page is to ______.| A．update users on the American Red Cross’latest disaster response |
| B．collect people’s opinions on the work of the American Red Cross |
| C．show the ways to follow the American Red Cross through social media |
| D．Recommend a few social networking sites on which users can learn how to save lives |
| A．Google＋ | B．Linkedln |
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| A．YouTube | B．Flickr |
| C．Disaster Online Newsroom | D．Red Cross Blog |
