1 . STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters ProgramIt is an eight-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for worldwide students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer ResearchIt is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Research Science InstituteIt is the first cost-free program of its kind. During this seven-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program, students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young ScientistsThis program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制)fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
1. Which program will be summarized with written material?| A．Future Matters Program. | B．Simons Summer Research. |
| C．Research Science Institute. | D．Program in Math for Young Scientists. |
| A．Expense. | B．Requirement. | C．Duration. | D．Content. |
| A．Cultivating independent sill. | B．Attending non-math activities. |
| C．Enrolling international students. | D．Tailoring personal schedules. |
2 . Located in Northwestern Washington, the Nike Volleyball Camp at Skagit Valley College is designed to help volleyball players advance to the next level. Camp Director and former DI Seattle University Head Volleyball Coach, James Finley, welcomes players from Skagit Valley, the San Juan Islands, and other surrounding counties to attend.
This girl volleyball camp in Mt. Vernon, will provide players with training that combines technical instruction, position-specific work, and competitive play. Come push your limits with an experienced coaching staff and high energy environment.
Highlights (重点) include:
Instruction from former Seattle University Coach and his expert staff Programs for All Skills and elite
Morning and afternoon training sessions
Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
Age Group：11-18
Gender: Girls
Programs: All Skills (ages 11-16/grades 6-10), Elite (ages 14-18/grades 8-12) & Serving Clinic (ages 11-18)
Camp Options: Day Camp, Half Day Camp
Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
CAMP DATES
August 9-10 (All Skills)
August 11 (Serving)
August 11-13 (Elite)
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Due to local and state regulations, we anticipate having to reduce our enrollment numbers significantly this year. You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
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1. What does the Nike Volleyball Camp aim to do?| A．Offer training to male players | B．Teach teenagers to love sports. |
| C．Help girls to play volleyball better. | D．Give instructions to college students. |
| A．10 | B．11 |
| C．13 | D．14 |
| A．To ring up the head coach. | B．To sign up as early as you can. |
| C．Search for more information. | D．To contact other campers on line. |
Vail Winter Weather Guide
Covered in grand mountains,flashing lights and snowy pines,Vail is perfect for explorers and people who love adventures alike.Whether skiing down the slopes for the first time or the hundredth,this guide will ensure that you're ready for everything this city has to offer.
Best Time to Vacation
December through to March tends to be the best time for those interested in skiing down the slopes in style.
Know Before You Go
Make the necessary preparations and reservations in advance:
●Ski and Snowboard Rentals(租赁）：Don't have your own equipment?Vail Sports rents out a variety of skis and snowboards for all ages and abilities,as well as snow shoes and helmets.
●Clothing Rentals:For those not interested in purchasing hundreds of dollars of ski clothing for one vacation,Mountain Threads has a rental program just for you.Get mountain necessities like coats,pants and goggles(护目镜）shipped to you,or save room in your luggage by having your equipment delivered right to the resort.
●Sunscreen(防晒霜）：You might not think about getting sunburn,but it happens to skiers and snowboarders every day.
●Difficulty levels:It's important to know what level you're at before jumping on a ski lift and heading up the mountain.Use a free trail map and plan the slopes you're going to skid own ahead of time based on the following levels you'll find up the mountain:
●Green Circle:These are the easiest slopes.
●Blue Square:These indicate average to medium levels.
●Black Diamond:The most advanced slopes.Some mountains will feature double black diamonds,indicating even higher difficulty.
While Vail is famous for snow sports,you'll find plenty of other fun things to do once the sun goes down or you are tired.Explore the rest of our website for more information!
1. When is the best time to visit Vail if you like skiing?| A．October through to March. |
| B．December through to March. |
| C．December through to February. |
| D．November through to March. |
| A．snow shoes | B．ski clothing | C．sunscreen | D．a trail map |
| A．Blue Square. | B．Black Diamond. |
| C．Green Circle. | D．Double Black Diamonds. |
The summer vacation is the time to strengthen your learning and prepare for the year ahead. In July and August Oxford Study Courses will once again hold its Mid-IB Summer School for students half way through their IB Diploma（国际预科证书）.
We’ll be back giving another generation of IB students a unique opportunity to sample a way of life enjoyed by students at famous universities.
Students who have completed the first year of their IB Diploma can join us and we can help them prepare for their important second year.
Students can choose how many subjects they study. Each subject is studied for one week. You can attend up to 5 weeks.
The Mid-IB Summer School is held at Cambridge University in the UK （between June 20th and August 1 st） and at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology （MIT）in Boston, USA （between July 6th and July 25th）.
Student comments
◆ “The classes have shown me new approaches to learning. I have also learned how to approach exam questions and now feel confident in doing so.”
◆ “It was cool creating tight and close relationships with other students from around the world, realizing we all had a connection to each other.”
◆ “I really enjoyed the level of independence, although I felt like people were watching out for us. I also felt like an Oxford student!”
◆ “I have enjoyed the learning style and the course work has been extremely beneficial academically.”
Enjoy the summer
Our Summer School gives you an action-packed social scene with visits to the fun places in the area, organized sports and social events, and advice on how to enjoy your free time in these amazing cities with your new friends. Welcome to contact us at ose@ose-ib.com or on +44（0）1865 521802!
1. The Mid-IB Summer School is intended for the students who ________.| A．have finished their first year of college |
| B．have completed the first year of their IB Diploma |
| C．don’t know how to spend their summer vacation |
| D．intend to apply for Oxford University |
| A．Students will visit many fun places around the world. |
| B．Only students from England and America have access to the school. |
| C．A student can at most choose 5 subjects. |
| D．Students can obtain their IB Diploma when they finish their studies. |
| A．It is held in three universities. |
| B．It provides only academic courses. |
| C．It begins in July. |
| D．Students attending will study for 5 weeks. |
| A．news story | B．advertisement |
| C．travel guide | D．speech |
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 2007,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 attract people to the camps. |
| B．To talk about camping experiences. |
| C．To describe the programs of the camps. |
| D．To explain the aims of the camps. |
| A．Campers are required to wear camp T-shirts. |
| B．Horses play a central role in the activities. |
| C．Campers learn to cook food for themselves. |
| D．Horse lessons are offered all the year round. |
| A．understand horses better |
| B．enjoy a family atmosphere |
| C．have fun above other things |
| D．achieve an educational purpose |
| A．horse riders | B．teenage girls |
| C．Canadian parents | D．international travelers |
