1 . Kids Fleet Summer Day Camp
Summer camp is a lot of fun when you’re a Kids Fleet Camper! Kids’ fleet is an exciting and fun-filled Summer Day Camp with rock climbing, golfing, swimming, creative activities and outdoor entertainment!
Kids Fleet Summer Day Camp runs for select weeks during the summer. Please check back in February 2017 for dates, prices and information for Kids’ Fleet Summer Day Camp 2017.
Registration (登记):
Begins: March 7, 2017
Need: $100 deposit (定金) and completed Registration Form
2017 Camp Age Requirements: 6—14 years old children
In Person: “First come first served” registration service
Mailing is an option (选择)
720 Proudfoot Lane
London, ON N6H 5G5
If you have any questions, please call:
519-472-9310 x233 Rose Tucker-Camp Manager
What did Kids Fleet Parents from past years have to say about Kids Fleet Summer Day Camp?
“My son thought that the camp had just the right amount of activities to keep the children interested. The rock climbing, golfing, as well as the outdoor activities and swimming were perfect. He was very tired but in a good way. My son wants to return next year and I will recommend (推荐) this camp to others.”
—Mrs White
“I think this is one of the best day camps (if not the best) that my children have taken part in. The people in charge of the camp are warm-hearted and friendly. The program is excellent and it is the only camp that they ask us to go back to.”
—Kristin and Doug
“My children had an excellent time at your camp. I was very impressed with both your friendly, helpful staff and the excellent way that the entire camp was organized and run. I will recommend it to my friends and will consider next year!”
—Joseph McRae
“One of the best organized summer camps we’ve ever experienced. I’m glad that my child was in a safe, responsible and fun environment.”
—George Kerhoulas
1. What can we learn about the camp?
| A．It will be held every month in 2017. |
| B．There is no age limit for the campers. |
| C．All the children can take part in it for free. |
| D．The campers can register by mailing. |
| A．pay $100 in advance | B．call the manager of the camp |
| C．send an e-mail to the camp | D．ask registration service first |
| A．Favorable. | B．Uncaring. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Negative. |
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The Yi people used to celebrate the harvest, as a way to pray for a good harvest and drive away evil from their homes and farmland. Today it has become a
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Interestingly, one of the cakes was made by Gu Hong, a France - educated Chinese baker (longevity peach), a
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4 . Teenagers in England do much the same as children in America do. They enjoy sending messages by their mobile phones and they also like swimming, listening to the latest music, watching TV and surfing the Internet.
How do teenagers in England spend their free time and holidays? Let’s follow Sally, a British teenager, and spend five days with her during her school holiday.
Day One
After breakfast, Sally’s mother went out and left her alone at home. She checked her mobile phone during lunch—one of her friends sent her a message early in the morning. Dinner was at 6:30 pm. After that, she finished her English homework. Then she surfed the Internet.
Day Two
Sally and her mother paid a visit to their friends and went swimming together. Later, they went shopping for clothes and books, and had dinner in a restaurant.
Day Three
She went to the supermarket with her mother to buy fish and chips for lunch as well as some pens. After she got back home, she spent the next few hours surfing the Internet and watching TV.
Day Four
She surfed the Internet. Her mother took her out for lunch before she went to work. She then read stories after lunch.
Day Five
She woke up at 2 pm, and so did her mother. They went to a park. Her mother met some friends there. When they got home, it was already time for dinner. Afterwards, she did her homework until 10 pm.
1. When did Sally do her homework?| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. |
| C．At lunch time. | D．In the evening. |
| A．food for lunch and pens | B．some books and pens |
| C．some fish and clothes | D．food and books |
| A．She went swimming. |
| B．She went out for breakfast. |
| C．She read books. |
| D．She went shopping. |
| A．surfing the Internet has become an important part of teenagers’ lives |
| B．parents shouldn’t leave teenagers alone at home |
| C．teenagers don’t usually do their homework during their school holidays |
| D．a park is the best place to meet a friend |
5 . Agnes Lloyd’s 70th birthday came, but the day went normally. Her husband
The last bell of the day rang. She picked up her
The thought made her smile as she
Her students were standing there carrying birthday signs. She hadn’t
As the song continued, tears
Some of the students parted and her three children stepped out holding a birthday cake with two
Don’t forget your parents,
| A．showed up | B．set out | C．fell ill | D．passed away |
| A．worrying | B．depressing | C．surprising | D．puzzling |
| A．purse | B．book | C．chair | D．food |
| A．recognize | B．admire | C．demand | D．recommend |
| A．promised | B．ignored | C．deserved | D．permitted |
| A．approached | B．discovered | C．started | D．touched |
| A．moved | B．frightened | C．delighted | D．satisfied |
| A．disturbed | B．inspired | C．amused | D．shocked |
| A．mentioned | B．realized | C．doubted | D．admitted |
| A．followed | B．invited | C．guided | D．introduced |
| A．gathered | B．dried | C．disappeared | D．remained |
| A．gradually | B．frequently | C．secretly | D．suddenly |
| A．presents | B．flowers | C．candles | D．cards |
| A．strength | B．enthusiasm | C．calmness | D．interest |
| A．as if | B．even if | C．so that | D．now that |
6 . If you're British or live in a Commonwealth nation, Christmas doesn't end on December 25.The day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day, and the relaxing holiday is a chance to allow the celebration for one more restful day.
But its name has nothing to do with the sport of boxing, and unlike the popular idea, did not appear from a need to return unwanted gifts or clean up trash produced by Christmas gifting.
There are several theories as to how that charitable tradition became known as "boxing".Some historians link the use of the term to boxes of donations that were laid in churches during the pre-Christmas season of Advent in the early days of Christianity during the second and third centuries A.D.The day after Christmas, the boxes were opened and the money was given away to the poor.
Another possible story for Boxing Day has to do with a tradition that formed in 19th century Victorian England, where servants sacrificed（牺牲）time with their own families to cater to their employers on Christmas.On the day after Christmas, employers would give the servants a rare day off and send them home with leftovers from the family's Christmas feast for their service.
Though the reasons are lost to history, Boxing Day charity eventually fell out of tradition---and was replaced with physical and material pleasures.Today, the holiday is linked with sports, with major football rugby, and cricket matches and horse races taking place on December 26.
December 26 is also a big shopping day throughout the UK and the Commonwealth.The holiday kicks off what is known as " Boxing Week" , during which retailers（零售商）try to move old stock and shoppers compete for one last bargain of the year.In recent years, though, the American tradition of Black Friday---massive sales that take place the day after Thanksgiving each November---has become popular in the United Kingdom and has largely overshadowed Boxing Week.
1. What kind of festival was Boxing Day probably in the beginning?| A．A charitable festival. | B．A religious festival. |
| C．A sports festival. | D．A business festival. |
| A．Take care of. | B．Depend on. |
| C．Put up with. | D．Pick up. |
| A．It has become an online shopping day. |
| B．It has been replaced by Black Friday. |
| C．It only covers popular sports events. |
| D．It has become less important than before. |
| A．When Did Boxing Day Come into Being? | B．Why Did People Celebrate Boxing Day? |
| C．How Is Black Friday Celebrated in the UK? | D．Why Is Black Friday Popular in the UK? |
7 . When the leaves begin to change colors,it means one thing for many travelers：Fall festival season is here.If you’re interested in visiting a fall festival in America,here are some of the country’s best fall festivals for you to choose from.
Wellfleet Oysterfest
Wellileet Oysterfest is a two-day event held in Wellfleet,Mass.The meeting on Cape Cod is one that the locals look forward to all year long.Feed on oysters(牡蛎）and other seafood，while you watch the fastest oyster-eaters in the world compete in the famous Oyster Shuck-Off,a competition for taking the outer covering of oysters.The competition is taken very seriously.
Harvest on the Harbor
It takes place in Portland,Maine.The festival celebrates all that is best about Maine’s food and wine.This celebration is held every October,and includes the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition and Savory Samplings at the Marketplace.The latter allows travelers to taste the best local food that Maine has to offer at Casco Bay.
Killington Hay Festival
If you’re looking for a fall festival that includes hay sculptures(干草雕塑)，take part in the yearly Killington Hay Festival.When you begin to see the giant hay sculptures,you’ll know you’ve arrived.Past sculptures have changed from a 20-foot-tall kangaroo to a family of penguins.
1. What can we learn about the meeting on Cape Cod?| A．It takes place twice a year. | B．It lasts three days in all. |
| C．It’s loved by the locals. | D．It’s not open to tourists. |
| A．People who want to go to a festival in November. |
| B．People who want to try Maine’s local food. |
| C．The fastest oyster-eaters worldwide, |
| D．The best cooks around the world. |
| A．They all serve seafood. | B．They are all liked by eaters. |
| C．They all last for two days. | D．They all take place in fall. |
8 . The Torch Festival (火把节) is a traditional festival which is celebrated among some ethnic groups in southwestern China, such as the Yi, Bai, Hani, Lisu, and Lahu, etc. It usually falls on the 24th or 25th of June, with three days of celebrations. The festival came from worship (崇拜) of fire by ancestors (祖先). For some ethnic groups, it’s a tradition in the festival for elders to share farming experience with young people and educate them about taking care of crops.
During the festival, big torches are made to stand in all villages, with small torches placed in front of the door of each house. When night falls, the torches are lit and the villages are bright. At the same time, people walk around the fields and houses, holding small torches and placing the torches in the field corners. Inside the villages, young people are singing and dancing around the big torches that keep burning throughout the night. Other activities like horse races are also held during the festival.
In a horse race of the Yi people in Yunnan, torches are used to form hurdles for riders to get through. The Hani people in Yunnan traditionally tie fruits to torches with strings. When the strings are broken after the torches are lit, people struggle for the fruits for good luck.
For the Lisu people in Sichuan, the festival is an occasion for holding torch parades. Big torches are carried by teams of people, which is like a fire dragon. If different teams meet, it’s a tradition to exchange the big torches with one another.
1. What can we know about the Torch Festival from the first paragraph?| A．It has nothing to do with farming. |
| B．Its celebrations usually last two days. |
| C．It is a traditional festival of all China. |
| D．It is a festival to show worship of fire. |
| A．ancestors. | B．young people. |
| C．elders. | D．ethnic groups. |
| A．Why the festival is enjoyed. | B．Where the festival is celebrated. |
| C．How the festival is celebrated. | D．What torches are used for the festival. |
| A．Holding torch parades. | B．Tying fruits to torches with strings. |
| C．Struggling for fruits for good luck. | D．Using torches as hurdles for a horse race. |
9 . Famous food festivals around the world
Food festivals are held all across the world every year, and people from different parts come to these festivals in large numbers to satisfy their taste buds（味蕾）.
Galway International Oyster(牡蛎) and Seafood Festival
Galway, Ireland
September 26 to September 29, 2020
This is the world’s longest running oyster festival, first appeared in 1954. Apart from the excellent seafood that is served, the festival also features some exciting events such as oyster eating contest, live music, tasting parties, etc.
International Mango(芒果) Festival
New Delhi, India
June 30 to July 2, 2020
This festival is a celebration of everything about mangoes. It features the different kinds of mangoes and the various food items that are made from them. The festival also holds a number of special events such as mango-eating competitions, mango-tasting events, quiz competitions, and plenty of traditional and folk performances.
Garlic (大蒜) Festival
The Isle of Wight, England
August 17 to August 18, 2020
This is one of the largest events that the Isle of Wight hosts each year, and it shows recipes made from garlic. Some foods made out of garlic and garlic beer are available(可得到的) there. The festival also features live music and a country fair.
The Crave Sydney International Food Festival
Sydney, Australia
October 1 to October 31, 2020
This festival attracts a number of famous international chefs each year as visitors to experience the best of Australian food. From fine dining at famous restaurants to street food to cooking classes, this event has a lot in store for a visitor.
1. If you are only free at the beginning of July you can go to ______.| A．Garlic Festival. |
| B．International Mango Festival. |
| C．The Crave Sydney International Food Festival. |
| D．Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival. |
| A．Galway | B．Sydney |
| C．New Delhi | D．the Isle of Wight |
| A．Garlic Festival. |
| B．International Mango Festival. |
| C．The Crave Sydney International Food Festival. |
| D．Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival. |
要点： 1.活动(如做南瓜灯，玩trick or treat游戏；吃糖果；讲万圣节来历等) ；2.意义；3.感受。
参考词汇：南瓜灯 jack-o’-lantern; 万圣节 Halloween ; 来历origin
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