1 . In college, Spring Break （春假）is usually associated with the beach, parties and sleepless nights, bringing about relaxation, free time and friends. Students who wish to spend their break doing something productive and rewarding, however, may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program. It places college students in communities both at home and abroad.
The Program allows students to take part in various projects dealing with issues such as literacy （识字）, homelessness and the environment. It includes helping kids with their lessons, raising money for families in need and collecting data for environmental research.
The hope is that, by getting themselves involved in different environments, students will have the opportunity to learn about members of communities and broaden their view. In turn, they will incorporate (融合) their experiences and lessons learned into their own communities. In a word, the Program aims to encourage students to be active citizens and engage themselves in making a difference in society.
In the spring of 2006, about 36,000 students in the USA participated in the Alternative Break Program.
Samantha Giacobozzi, now director of the Program, has been on five alternative break trips herself, including trips to New Orleans, India and Dominican Republic. “I was a student who went on alternative break trips and had my life totally transformed by that experience,” she said. “Every year, we meet many students who have attended the Program. You can see changes in their life that are connected with their alternative break experiences.”
The Program began in 1991.Today, it has become increasingly popular with college students in the United States.
1. Who may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program?(No mare than 10 words)
2. What is the aim of the Program?(NO more than 15 words)
3. What is the meaning of the underlined word "transformed" in Paragraph 5? (1 word)
4. What is Samantha's attitude toward the Program?(No more than 10 words)
5. If you take part in the Program, which project are you interested in? And why?(No more than 25 words)

2 . Summer Camps
About us
Summer Camps offer many programs that develop athletic skills, teamwork and healthy habits to kids. We create a safe and noncompetitive environment for learning and making friends. Our counselors(指导老师)are required to complete much training. Directors and head counselors are certified in CPR (心肺复苏)and First Aid and so on.
Full-day Camp (ages6-13)
A typical camp starts with soccer, kickball, basketball or field games. After lunch, the kids do three activities. Depending on location, there are swimming, science and nature, arts and crafts, rope courses.
Li'1 Rascals Day Camp (ages3-5)
Preschoolers get all the fun of full-day camp in half the time. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games and relays. Each week has different themes. All participants must be able to be taught to use a potty(便壶).
Specialty(专长)camps (ages14-16)
These specialty camps build many athletes. Our experienced staff will help your child be excellent in his or her favorite sport.
·Tennis
·Basketball
·Soccer
·Dance
·Cheerleading
Fee: $120
Contact Information
Call: 068-990-3224; E-mail:summercampsforkids@hotmail.comor
Write to: 125 Seventh Avenue South New York, NY 10014
What the parents from last year say about the camps:
“All the activities were perfect. My son definitely wants to return next year and I will recommend the camp to others.”
— Kate
“I think this is one of the best camps that my children have attended. The counselors and directors are enthusiastic and friendly. The programs are excellent and it is the only camp that they ask to go back to.”
—Jack
“My children had an excellent time at your camp. I was very impressed by both your friendly, helpful counselors and directors and the excellent way that the entire camp was organized and run. I will consider next year! Many thanks.”
—Mary
1. What do you know from the passage?

A．The camps are free for little children.

B．There are mainly three activities at Full-day Camp.

C．Specialty camps are only open to young athletes.

D．The counselors at Summer Camps all have rich experience.

2. The children in Summer Camps may do the following EXCEPT________.

A．learn how to make a small beautiful house

B．know how to survive in the wild

C．experience what a real competition is

D．dance together with other children

3. Children who join Li’1 Rascals Day Camp must_________.

A．go home alone

B．express themselves clearly

C．receive a complete physical examination

D．go to the toilet by themselves

4. How did the parents feel about the camp?

A．Satisfied.	B．Bored.
C．Excited.	D．Terrible.

5. It can be known from the parents that______.

A．the spaces of Summer Camps are limited

B．the workers at the camps are responsible ones

C．the campground of Summer Camps are tidy and comfortable

D．Kate’s son will attend the camps with his friends next time