1 . When will Carter start his holiday?

A．In May.

B．In July.

C．In August.

2 . What does the man think of the party?

A．He doesn’t like the party.

B．He hates to prepare for the party.

C．It is worthwhile to prepare for the party.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The 40th Weifang International Kite Festival, which kicked off Saturday in Shandong Province’s Weifang city, has attracted kite fanciers from China and all over the world.

The festival, featuring a variety of kites in different shapes and sizes, has become one of the most impressive international events     1    （hold）in China since the late 1970s. Apart from competitions for making, flying and fighting kites, the festival also     2    （include）a range of other activities such as cultural     3    （perform）, exhibitions, lantern fairs, concerts and food stalls serving local delicacies.

According to the organizers, more than 600 kite lovers from 59 countries and regions attended this year’s festival. “Weifang is     4    （extreme）famous among kite lovers around the world,” said Stanislav Kolbintsev from Russia,     5     was seen with a giant bird-shaped kite. Amazed by the huge public passion     6     the sport, he said he hoped to visit more Chinese cities     7    （fly）kites.

The first Weifang International Kite Festival was held in 1984. Known as the “Capital of Kites”, Weifang has     8     long history of kite making, with some records     9    （suggest）the first wooden kite was invented there during the Spring and Autumn period more than 2,000 years ago. The city develops a thriving（繁荣的）kite industry, employing more than 80,000 people in     10    （it）600-plus companies involved in the production and sale of kites.

4 . How old is the man now?

A．16.

B．20.

C．26.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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     1     (fall) on the 24th or 25th of June, with three days of celebrations. The festival came from worship (崇拜) of fire by ancestors. For some ethnic groups, it’s a tradition in the festival for elders to share farming experience     2     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     3     (place) in front of the door of each house. At night, the torches are lit and the villages are bright. At the same time, people walk around the fields and houses,     4     (hold) small torches and placing them in the field corners. Inside the villages, young people are singing and dancing around the big torches     5     keep burning throughout the night. Other     6     (activity) 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     7     (tradition) 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     8     occasion for holding torch parades. Big torches     9     (carry) by teams of people, which is like a fire dragon.     10     different teams meet, it’s a tradition to exchange the big torches with one another.

6 . What will the man do during this summer vacation?

A．Run a hotel.

B．Take care of the garden.

C．Work as a receptionist.

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•Monday-Friday, July 8-26, 9am-4pm.
Week 1 | July 8-12
Week 2 | July 15-19
Week 3 | July 22-26
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Camp Structure

The day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group. Campers have a three-hour morning class engaging with a morning theme (9am to 12 noon) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another three-hour class engaging with an afternoon theme (1pm to 4pm). Snack periods are held throughout the day. All campers should bring their own bagged lunch and snacks.

Camp Content

Explorers Camp organizes engaging arts, history and science-related activities in every class, and focuses on a range of topics that emphasize active learning, exploration and, most of all, fun! All camp sessions are created with age-appropriate activities that are tailored to the multiple ways that kids learn.

Camp Staff

Campers enjoy a staff-to-child ratio ranging from 1:4 to 1:7 depending on the age group. Instructors are passionate educators who are experts in their fields and have undergone training and a background check.

How are campers divided into different groups?

A．By gender.

B．By nationality.

C．By interest.

D．By age.

8 . What does the man plan to do this Christmas?

A．Take a trip to Greece.

B．Visit his grandparents.

C．Tour around California.

9 . What is the woman most excited about?

A．Seeing sharks.

B．Going to the beach.

C．Staying with her relatives.

10 . What does the man fail to prepare for his wedding?

A．The church.

B．The transport.

C．The wedding dress.