1 . Gap Year Sailing Programs
A gap year spent sailing will show you more of the world than most people see in their whole lives. So hoist the anchor, throw off the bowlines, catch the following wind, and set sail on a voyage of discovery to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Where to Go
The beauty of a sailing gap year is that you don’t just visit a single place. These unique adventures can take you across oceans and whole regions to experience dozens of countries in a single gap year. Some programs combine several regions including the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, etc. while others stick to just one.
Costs
How much a sailing gap year costs varies greatly depending on the type of program and the length of the voyage. A program lasting a few weeks may cost S$ 5,000 or more. Months long adventures may be as much as $20.000, especially if they involve college credit or other coursework.
Visa
Visa requirements will vary depending on where your voyage takes you. Your program will inform you of which visas you’ll need. Make sure you obtain your visas well in advance.
Housing
Housing will consist of a berth (铺位) aboard your boat. Don’t expect anything fancy. You’ll likely have little more than a bed and a small storage locker in a two-or three-person cabin. Given the limited size of your living space, expect to stay close to your crewmates at all times with little real privacy.
Health & Safety
Living aboard a ship means that you can’t always count on having medical facilities (设施) nearby. You may be asked to provide a note from your doctor confirming that you are in good health before being accepted into your program. Most programs include medical emergency insurance as part of their fees. See what it covers and what it doesn’t when making your decisions.
1. What do the sailing programs provide for participants?| A．Journeys by land. |
| B．Chances to study abroad. |
| C．Courses of famous universities. |
| D．Opportunities to travel around the world. |
| A．Ask parents for advice. | B．Save as much as $ 20,000. |
| C．Obtain your proper visa. | D．Have a medical examination. |
| A．Tough. | B．Fancy. | C．Noisy. | D．Comfortable. |
2 . What limits you from hiking more often? If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods, why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
Yukon Outdoors ClubMembership cost: $10 for a single membership
Description: The club organises day hikes, backpacking trips, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing trips for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor ClubMembership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes and rock climbs. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, and host presentations. Members can borrow equipment from the club. The UBC VOC has also constructed a few huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking GroupMembership cost: Free
Description: The Pender Harbor Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded people and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so check the website regularly to find a hike that suits you! Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors ClubMembership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: The Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Members are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organises a Tuesday Activity each week.
1. If you want to learn some mountain biking skills, which club will you choose?| A．Vernon Outdoors Club |
| B．UBC Varsity Outdoor Club |
| C．Yukon Outdoors Club |
| D．Pender Harbor Hiking Group |
| A．They are mostly held on weekends. |
| B．Their schedule is always emailed to the members. |
| C．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
| D．They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
| A．$50 | B．$60 | C．$75 | D．$125 |
Live Music Come and enjoy the songs by Lu Qiqi, one of the best singers in the past 5 years. Place: The People Theater Date: June 26th Price: ￥ 188-288 Time: 7:00 p.m. Tel: 69373500 Dancing to Disco Dancing is fun and easy to learn. Come and learn this wonderful dance. Place: Jianti Gym Date: June 15th-July 14th Price: ￥ 80 Time: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tel: 12766113 Country Music Enjoy true American country music. Place: Dawang Music Hall Date: July 2nd- July 4th Price: ￥ 800 Time: 7: 00 p.m. -9 :30 p.m. Tel: 1811560008 Concert To know more about the song My Heart Will Go On. Come quickly. Place: Zhujiang Theater Date: June 1st -8th Price: ￥ 180 Time: 8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Tel: 21310276 |
| A．1811560008 | B．21310276 | C．12766113 | D．693735002 |
| A．Dawang Music Hall | B．Zhujiang Theater |
| C．The People Theater | D．Jianti Gym |
| A．￥80. | B．￥160. | C．￥188. | D．￥288. |
| A．July 2nd. | B．June 2nd. | C．June 26th. | D．July 14th. |
4 . There are more than 1,000 registered (注册的) student organizations and clubs at Purdue, all created and led by students!
A Cause for Paws
The purpose of this organization is to help no-kill animal shelters in the Lafayette area by organizing events to raise money for these shelters.
Email: acp@ purdue.edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
Adapted Toys for Children
ATC is a nonprofit club devoted to adapting toys for children with disabilities. ATC works one on one with families of these children, redesigning donated toys for these children to play with. ATC was created to help these children feel accepted by society, showing them that their lives are important.
Email: purdueadaptedtoys@gmail.com
Organization meeting day: Wednesday
Organization meeting time: 7:30 p.m.
Higher Ground Dance Company
Higher Ground is a student-run company that puts on a show each semester to raise money for the Andrea Rizzo Foundation. The Andrea Rizzo Foundation is an organization that provides dance therapy (疗法) to children with special needs and serious illnesses.
If you have a passion for dance and helping others, you are welcome and encouraged to join this group!
Email: highergrounddanceco@gmail.com
Organization meeting day: Thursday
Organization meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
Purdue Engineering Outreach
PEO brings engineering to middle school and high school classrooms in creative ways. This club was started to help show the next generation that science, technology, engineering and math, (STEM for short), are not only important fields of study, but also interesting and fun ones. We bring engineering into the classroom. We love to have fun, and welcome all, including new members.
Email: outreach@ purdue.edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 6:00 p.m.
1. Which will you choose if you are interested in animal protection?| A．A Cause for Paws. | B．Adapted Toys for Children. |
| C．Higher Ground Dance Company. | D．Purdue Engineering Outreach. |
| A．They teach members how to dance. | B．They donate toys to poor families. |
| C．They raise money by putting on shows. | D．They care about unfortunate children. |
| A．To provide therapy for children in need. |
| B．To raise young people’s interest in STEM. |
| C．To make engineering a major course in high schools. |
| D．To improve the passion for dance and helping others. |
5 . Youth Woodworking
This camp gives students the opportunity to explore creating objects from their own imagination. They will learn how to move from an idea, to a drawing, and then to something out of wood. They will also be given opportunities to give constructive encouragement to each other while working independently and in pairs.
Woodworking 101
This class will teach students basic woodworking skills and some safety rules. They will work on simple projects, such as a stepstool(梯凳) or a small box, following a specific design. Besides, students will learn the basics of reading a pattern, measuring out the pattern and putting it all together. By the end of the week, they will have an awesome complete project to bring home. (6-12 years old)
Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm; Member: $350, Non-member: $400
Session 1: June 27-July 1
Session 2: July 25-29
Quick and daring
Design, build and try out a boat of your own imagination. Students will work in teams to design and build a boat that will carry your team across the waters of Lake Union on Launch Day. In addition to basic woodworking skills, students will learn the principles of boat design, how to create scale drawings and models, as well as the basic principles of boat construction. (13-19 years old)
Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm; Member: $450, Non-member: $500
Session 1: July 4-8
Session 2: August 1-5
Session 3: August 22-26
Requirements
No woodworking or boatbuilding experience is required for our camp. Students should wear long trousers, close-toed shoes, and clothing that may be permanently stained(玷污) by paint and glue. And remember to bring some snacks since lunch is not provided.
1. What can we learn about Woodworking 101?| A．It teaches students to design. | B．It runs from June to August. |
| C．It is intended for beginners. | D．It takes place on Lake Union. |
| A．$700. | B．$800. | C．$900. | D．$1,000. |
| A．They must work independently. |
| B．They should take some food for lunch. |
| C．They need to wear T-shirts and shorts. |
| D．They have to be experienced in woodworking. |
6 . There are some great winter sports that are just waiting to be explored. Some or more extreme than others, but still definitely worth a try...
Ice SkatingInvented more than 4000 years ago by the Finnish, it remains loved by so many all over the world. People of all ages can take advantage of this fun sport, as it is a great way to be outdoors and get a bit of exercise. Experts say that the more you practice, the belter your balance, co-coordination, and flexibility will become. So put on a pair of skates and get moving on the rink.
SnowcrossSnowcross is a sport suitable for people who are a bit more adventurous. Over the last several years, snowcross has increased in popularity and is one of the most sought-after forms of snowmobile races and a really trendy winter sport. Snowcross is popular in the USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland. Sound fun? Why not give it a try?
Ice HockeyIce hockey is not just one of the most popular winter Olympic sports but has also recently become a common international sport. Ice hockey is fast passed and full of energy that also involved numerous intricate (复杂精细的) tricks and movements. It doesn’t only have a competitive side, it also is super fun!
SnowboardingSnowboarding is another really fun snow sport that is definitely worth trying this winter. It’s not the same as skiing, the main difference between snowboarding and skiing is that snowboarding does not use poles and most people use softer boots for flexibility. Snowboarding has only recently been added to the winter Olympics. There are hundreds of different resorts around the world that allow you to experience this popular sport.
1. What can we know about Snowcross?| A．It needs more practice. | B．It suits those willing to take risks. |
| C．It covers numbers of tricks and movements. | D．It is popular only in Europe. |
| A．Ice Skating. | B．Snowcross. | C．Ice Hockey. | D．Snowboarding. |
| A．They have a long history. | B．They appeal to people of all ages. |
| C．They are full of fun. | D．They are more extreme than any other sport. |
7 . Live music is back! Do you want to start booking tickets to shows ahead of time? Here’s a guide to the hottest artists that will be hitting the stage this summer.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat will be celebrating the release (发行) of her album with a July 4th performance in Brooklyn. She’s also set to perform at Miami’s Rolling Loud Festival, Leeds and Reading Festival (UK) and Austin City Limits Festival throughout the summer and early fall.
Madison Beer
Madison Beer will be touring Canada and the US starting in October as a part of her “Life Support” tour. which is also going international in the spring. Alongside Doja Cat, she’s also playing at Leeds and Reading Festival in the UK over the summer.
Bleachers
Bleachers, the official stage name of songwriter and record producer Jack Antonoff, is officially going on tour across America starting in September. “We don’t waste time live and there has not been a stage where we haven’t shown what we are…we are coming home,” Bleachers said in an Instagram post.
Haim
Our favorite sisters are set to play at various music festivals and shows. By far, we know they’re playing the Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas and the All Things Go Music Festival in Maryland. If you live in the UK, you’re in luck because Haim also announced that their UK tour is officially rescheduled for this September. They’ll be hitting up Glasgow, Nottingham, Cardiff, Manchester and London!
Billy Joel
Billy Joel will be touring across some cities in the US starting in August and performing at the United States Grand Prix in October. He will be primarily performing in New York City with six shows at Madison Square Garden in the fall.
1. What’ s the purpose of Doja Cat’s July 4th performance?| A．To celebrate a festival. | B．To promote her new album. |
| C．To support her foreign tour. | D．To collect money for another album. |
| A．Austin City Limits Festival. | B．The show at the United States Grand Prix. |
| C．Leeds and Reading Festival. | D．The shows at Madison Square Garden. |
| A．Haim. | B．Billy Joel. | C．Bleachers. | D．Madison Beer. |
8 . There are a variety of free magazines that kids can receive in the mail. Kids love getting mail, so these magazines will bring double joy!
Animal Wellness Magazine
If your child loves animals, a free copy may provide him or her with hours of educational entertainment. This magazine is especially wonderful if you have a dog or a cat at home and want your child to learn about pet care.
Kids Discover Online
This is an excellent online resource (资源) where elementary school children can learn about different aspects of science and social studies topics. It gives you access (使用权) to 30 units with 200 topics.
National Geographic Kids
The content there is various. You can gain even more access by creating a free account. There are educational articles on dozens of countries around the world, as well as articles on animals, planets, and more. Aimed at children aged 8 to 14, this magazine is a great choice for learning and fun.
Sports Illustrated Kids
If you have children that are sports fans, look no further than the Sports Illustrated Kids. They can get analysis of recent games, forecasts about next season, and fun games. It’s all free, and your son or daughter will love getting to know the latest sports news.
1. Which will you choose if your son is fond of keeping a rabbit?| A．National Geographic Kids. | B．Kids Discover Online. |
| C．Animal Wellness Magazine. | D．Sports Illustrated Kids. |
| A．It is a magazine designed for teens. |
| B．It covers a variety of different topics. |
| C．It is only meant for kids who like fun games. |
| D．It helps kids know about over 200 countries. |
| A．Kids who are big fans of physical exercise. |
| B．Kids who are interested in insects. |
| C．Kids who are curious about the universe. |
| D．Kids who dream of being a weather forecaster. |
9 . Summer is that time of this year 2019 when everyone looks to escape from boring activities of life. So bring your kids to join us to have fun in the summer camp.
Outdoor Word Game:
All you need to do is setting up many huge letters that can be easily moved. These letters will help kids spell out certain words. Teenagers would also love something like this as it gives them opportunity to invest their time in learning new words.
Spray Painting:
To bring out the creativity in a person, an activity centered on spray painting is the perfect way to get those creative juices flowing. All you need to do is providing plain white T-shirts and some cans of colored spray paint. It will be quite surprising to see some of the original ideas that will flow from individuals.
Outdoor Twister:
A person will be in charge of monitoring the game and will call out colors which can be placed outdoors. Participants have the task of placing either their hands or legs on the same color. A fun and exciting game focuses on hand-eye coordination (协调).
The Maze (迷宫)：
One of the most fun games is the hallway maze game where a maze is constructed (建造) from either toilet paper or strings of paper. The chosen participant is then asked to make his way through the maze within a limited time without touching paper. This is one of the best and entertaining summer camp idea for kids and adults also.
1. Which game will use toilet paper?| A．Spray painting. | B．The maze. |
| C．Outdoor twister. | D．Outdoor word game. |
| A．Some juice cans. |
| B．Some huge letters. |
| C．Some white T-shirts and paint. |
| D．Some white T-shirts and color boards. |
| A．Participants must avoid touching the construction. |
| B．Participants must do the same outdoors. |
| C．Participants must use either their hands or legs. |
| D．Participants must be teens or kids only. |
10 . Welcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills, make new friends worldwide, and have a good time here! Space is limited and first come, first serve! So if you are interested, sign up as soon as possible.
Dates | Costs | |
5—week program | June 14——July 15 | $1600 |
5—week program | July 19——August 19 | $1600 |
10—week program | July 14——August 19 | $ 3000 |
You can also study with us for shorter periods:
4—week program: $ 1300
3—week program: $ 1000
Discounts:
There is a 10% discount (折扣) for each extra family member.
Program Schedule:
Monday to Thursday, in the morning from 9 a. m to 2 p. m, you can join the all—age English class, where you will meet international students. In the afternoon from 2 to 3 p. m, have fun after—school activities, like soccer in the park, a visit to Science Museum and a story writing competition.
Things to Bring:
Clothes: Shirts, a jacket, long pants, a swimsuit, and comfortable shoes.
Other things: A camera phone, and photos of friends or family.
Study materials: Notebooks, pens and pencils.
Don't bring foods and snacks to avoid any unwanted fees.
For further information, please contact english@ hoft. edu.
1. What will students do at ten in the morning on Tuesday during the program?| A．Play soccer. | B．Have English classes. |
| C．Visit the museum. | D．Enjoy fun activities. |
| A．$3200 | B．$ 2470 | C．$ 3000 | D．$ 3040 |
| A．Necessary clothes. | B．Snacks. | C．Foods. | D．A computer. |
