1 . Summer camps have their unlimited daily diet of screen-free outdoor fun. Now, for kids hungry for a bit of parent-free adventure and keen to broaden their horizons, an overseas camp is a chance to show real independence, form lifelong cross-cultural friendships and maybe even pick up a new skill.
Village Camps
Salavas, France
+33475881681
Best for: River fun
Suitable for: 11-17 years; £1996 (13 nights), starting 30th June or 14th July
This granddaddy of European camps (now in its 48th year) on the banks of the Ardeche is a well-run operation with rock climbing and canoe training in a two-day 30 km canoe trip with an overnight sleep in a camp. If you’re interested, you can combine the outdoor fun with a French language course.
International Camp Suisse
Route de la Jorette, Switzerland
+41795639872
Best for: Mountain activities
Suitable for: 6-17 years; £2600 (13 nights), starting any Saturday from 30th June to 17th August
Set up 15 years ago by Richard Young and Julie Tyler, it draws campers from all over the world. Here all campers do language tuition in French, Spanish, German or English, combined with cultural trips and a full timetable of outdoor action.
French Woods Sports and Arts
431 Chapel Hill Rd, New York, US
+16076372267
Best for: Teenage daydreaming
Cost from: £2263-£2707 for two weeks from early June to the end of August
This teen-only camp offers watersports, sports and extreme sports, performing and visual arts, circus arts and technology such as computer programming and robotics.
Camp Kandalore
1143 Kandalore Rd, Canada
+17054892419
Best for: Wilderness
Suitable for: 14-16 years; £1972 for two weeks between 28th June and 26th August
This 70-year-old venue offers some incredible water-based adventures, including canoe tripping through the lakes and parks.
1. What is the advantage for kids to attend an overseas camp?| A．Having screen time free of charge. | B．Freeing their parents from adventures. |
| C．Enhancing their independent ability. | D．Tasting their parents’ financial hardship. |
| A．£1996. | B．£1972. | C．£2270. | D．£2600. |
| A．+16076372267. | B．+17054892419. |
| C．+41795639872. | D．+33475881681. |
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| A．Children's Day. | B．Mother's Day. | C．Father's Day. | D．New Year's Day. |
| A．A Micro Place gift certificate. | B．U.S. addresses only. |
| C．The name and email address. | D．Telephone number and bank account. |
3 . Sure, there’s no one-size-fits-all way to personal health. But if there’s a secret to physical exercise success, this could be it.
Whether you want to lose weight or grow high, it’s no secret that staying active is an essential and necessary part of a healthy lifestyle. But as for exactly how much exercise you should be doing, it all depends on your exercise goals.
Still, there are general rules that anyone should follow, according to the personal trainer Tom Mans. Many people show the one thing that finally made them love exercise. “The type of exercise you do finally depends on your ability, goals, likes and dislikes, equipment available, what injuries you have, and how much time you have available,” Tom Mans told The Independent. Sadly, hitting the gym once or twice a week won’t cut it. Four or five times a week is perfect; however, Mans said you should aim to hit the gym at least three times each week in order to see real results. “A frequent gym routine exposes your body to a lot of training equipment throughout the week, which enables the body to adapt, get stronger, slimmer and fitter,” Mans said. “There are many exercise motivation secrets that actually work in the Internet. You can learn them easily.”
“Each exercise should last for about 45 minutes to one hour,” Mans said. His preferred routine includes a 10-minute warm-up, 30 to 40 minutes of weight training, and five to 10 minutes of cooling down and expanding.
According to Mans, it’s best to take a day’s rest between weight-lifting exercises to allow your muscles to recover. You need recovery days for those muscles to rest, just like you need sleep every day. Think of your recovery days as days for your muscles to sleep. Lifting without the proper rest and recovery can lead to big issues like extreme tiredness, and mood swings. So take a day off after exercise, but make sure to have other movements in those days to stay active.
1. What decides your amount of exercise?| A．Your intention. | B．Your weight. | C．Your salary. | D．Your lifestyle. |
| A．Go to waste. | B．Bring about tiredness. |
| C．Take effect. | D．Increase weight. |
| A．To have more time to sleep. |
| B．To get help from personal trainers. |
| C．To do some gentler movements. |
| D．To make muscles return to a normal state. |
| A．Best ways to keep healthy | B．Effective ways to lose weight |
| C．Suggestions about how to grow high | D．How often and how long to exercise |
4 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
