1 . Summer Badminton Camp

Our annual badminton camps are back this June holidays! Come and join us for some fun and action! All camps will be held at the Chestnut Sports Hall. There are a total of 4 fun-filled camps lined up for this amazing holiday. The aim is to allow them to understand and lift their game to the next level or just for recreation, at the same time adding fun elements in training to build a strong interest in the sport.

Camps Available

Beginner: For those who want to learn basic badminton skills. Date: 12 to 14 June 2024 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fees: $80 Ages: 5-8 years old only	Intermediate: For those who know the basics of playing badminton and want to improve their skills further. Date: 15 to 17 June 2024 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fees: $100 Ages: 7-12 years old only
Advanced: For those who want to take up badminton as a competitive sport. Date: 19 to 21 June 2024 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees: $150 Ages: 11-12 years old only	Recreation: For those who want to make new friends while staying active. Date: 12 to 14 June 2024 Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fees: $60 Ages: 13-16 years old only

Camp Highlight

Guest Speaker Badminton world champion, Adrian Goh, will address the participants at the start of each camp. He will share invaluable tips and his experience of playing badminton competitively.

Special Camp Present All participants will receive our summer badminton camp sweater and water bottle.

Early Bird Special First 20 participants to register will be given a pair of Yinex badminton bats. For more information, call Mr. Tan at 67892111 or visit our website at www. sbssummer camps. com

1. Which should you sign up for if you want to become a national badminton player?

A．The beginner camp.	B．The advanced camp.
C．The intermediate camp.	D．The recreation camp.

2. Who is Adrian Goh?

A．A summer badminton camper.	B．The badminton camp organizer.
C．A badminton world champion.	D．A sponsor for the summer camp.

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To give away free badminton bats.

B．To promote the special camp bottles.

C．To invite people to attend Mr. Goh’s talk.

D．To encourage people to sign up for the camps.

2 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did Alex do in the afternoon?

A．He had a walk.

B．He went hunting.

C．He planted trees.

2. What did Alex bring back?

A．Flowers.

B．Leaves.

C．Books.

3. What was Bob doing when Alex saw him?

A．Fishing.

B．Taking pictures.

C．Swimming.

3 . Ready to Experience Summer?

Are you looking to get your kids signed up for a summer camp program? We’re here to help.

ID Tech

ID Tech runs summer camps at over 75 college campus locations across the country. The camp makes the claim to be the top tech camp for 23 years running and offers teens the chance to take part in activities like hands-on STEM leaning and fun to get a preview taste of the college life that may soon be coming their way.

Camp Olympia

Located on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas on over 100 acres of private land, Camp Olympia has its own swimming pool, challenge course, archery field, and more. Kids aged 6-16 can attend one, two, or three-week camps. Campers can participate in over 45 activities over the course of their stay, whether that be water skiing, horseback riding, golfing, or a team competition.

Camp Chief Ouray

Located on a 5,100-acre YMCA of the Rockies about 1.5h from Denver, this camp first hosted campers in 1908. It’s billed as an “adventurous playground and traditional overnight camp for kids age 7—17—with mountains, valleys and streams.” Their programs are meant to build campers’ confidence, independence, and resilience, while they live in cabins of up to 10 campers and two staff members.

Mountain Adventure Tours

This outdoor adventure camp, located in Ketchum, teaches kids important values and life skills through entertaining activities in the Idaho wilderness. M.A.T. runs several camps per summer and each has an individual theme, along with accompanying age groups. There are five-night sleepaway camp for 13-15-year-olds, plus themed camps like river rafting and survival skills.

1. Which camp prepares campers for their academic future?

A．ID Tech.

B．Camp Olympia.

C．M.A.T.

D．Camp Chief Ouray.

2. What activity can kids take part in at Camp Olympia?

A．Hands-on STEM learning.	B．A one-month camping.
C．Competition with campers.	D．Learning survival skills.

3. What do Camp Chief Ouray and M.A.T have in common?

A．Both allow the same age groups.	B．Both teach campers sports skills.
C．Both are located in the same site.	D．Both offer adventurous activities.

4 . 根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上适当的句子，使对话的意义连贯、完整。
A：Hi, Mary! Tomorrow is Sunday. What are you going to do?
B：I’ve no idea.    1    ?
A：I’m going to have a picnic in Songpo Park. Would you like to go with me?
B：    2    . How far is it?
A：About 8 kilometers.
B：    3    ?
A：We can get there by bus.
A：    4    ?
B：About half an hour.
A：    5    ?
B：Let’s meet at the bus stop at 7:00 am.
A：OK. See you then.
B：See you!

5 . There are so many fun events happening in the City Beautiful. Enjoy the sunshine at a market, try an art class or explore the foodie scene. You’ll find an ongoing events section for even more ideas.

Harbor Nights Primavera
Time: Friday, April 7     6:30 pm—9:30 pm
Price: $69—$99
Place: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

A lively event on the Harbor Piazza featuring wines, chef-inspired food stations and a live band. It’s a truly authentic Italian evening set beside a picturesque harbor that’s perfect for a date night or a fun night out with friends.

2023 DIS CON
Time: Saturday, April 15—Sunday, April 16
Price: $55 and up
Place: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

A one-of-a-kind expo celebrating Disney, Marvel, Pixar, theme parks, and music. On April 17, join a private after-hours party at EPCOT. All proceeds（收入）benefit Give Kids The World Village.

Open House: OneBeat
Time: Friday, April 28     7:30 pm
Price: Tickets starting at $5 donations
Place: Timucua Arts Foundation Orlando

OneBeat brings musicians（ages 19—35）from around the world to a region of the USA for one month each spring and fall to jointly write, produce, and perform original music, and develop strategies for arts-based social engagement. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine.

Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament
Time: Sunday, May 14     11:00 am
Place: Ace Cafe Orlando

Single elimination bracket（淘汰等级）style cornhole tournament at Ace Café in Orlando, FL featuring a $200 cash prize for the first place team and a prize to be determined for the second place. All proceeds will be used exclusively（专门地）to support families in need. The entry fee is a minimum donation of $50 per team.

1. What can you enjoy at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on April 7?

A．Free wines.

B．Live music.

C．Big discounts.

D．Food delivery.

2. What makes OneBeat special from the other events?

A．It encourages donations.	B．It offers prizes to the winners.
C．It’s designed for the musicians.	D．It creates new music for its audiences.

3. Which event is likely to be the most beneficial to kids?

A．2023 DIS CON.	B．Cornhole Tournament.
C．Open House: OneBeat.	D．Harbor Nights Primavera.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Some students are talking about their vacations last month. Everyone had    1    great time.

Mary went to Guizhou    2    her family. They saw Huangguoshu Waterfall. It was wonderful and they took quite a few     3    (photo). Ben didn’t do    4     (something) special. Most of the time he just stayed at home to read and relax.

As for Alice’s vacation, she decided    5    (go) to Sanya with her sister and they did something fun there. It was her    6    (one) time there so everything was really interesting. She bought some gifts for her parents and    7    (her).

Tim went to his uncle’s farm in the countryside with his family. They    8    (feed) some hens and after dinner they walked around the farm. It was    9    (enjoy), and he didn’t feel bad    10    there were no computer games.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which game does the man like best?

A．Chinese chess.

B．Cards.

C．Bridge.

2. What does the woman think of Chinese chess?

A．Complicated.

B．Simple.

C．Boring.

3. Why does the woman only play bridge occasionally?

A．She doesn’t like it.

B．She isn’t good at it.

C．It’s hard to find four players.

4. What does the man look forward to?

A．Learning to play bridge.

B．Setting up a cards game.

C．Arranging a bridge game with the woman.

8 . Are all your photographs good? Be honest with yourself. Aren’t some of your pictures too dark, and others too light? How many times have you thrown away a photo? We, the Fine Photograph Club, can help you. We meet every Wednesday in our comfortable club room in Bridge Street. At 7:30 p.m. a member of the club or a visitor would give a talk, and then we have coffee. Our members will advise you on all the latest camera and films. They will help you to develop your films or enlarge your pictures. What does it all cost? Only 5 pounds a year.

Photography is now a big business. Do you know, for instance, that there are 15 million cameras in our country? And that 700 million photographs are taken a year, more than one-third of them in color? Think of the amount of photography in television, the camera, newspapers, books, advertisements and so on. In morden life people learn a lot from pictures, so photography is more and more important. It is also more complicated and more expensive than it used to be. You may only want to take good photographs of faces and places. If so, we can help you to get better results. You needn’t waste any more money. If you want to learn more about photgraphy and how it is used, join the club please. You won’t be disappointed. Write now to the Secretary, Fine Photograph Club. Bridge Street.

1. The purpose of the passage is to ____________.

A．show people how to take fine pictures

B．tell people photography is now a big business

C．tell people the club can do many things for you

D．encourage people to join the photograph club

2. If you want to join the club, you____________.

A．must be good at photography

B．must know about the latest cameras and films

C．must pay a little money a year

D．must be honest with yourself

3. You are able to be honest so that you can ____________.

A．say if your photos are good or bad

B．tell how much money you waste

C．help the Fine Photograph Club

D．know the latest development in cameras

4. The club can give the following service except ____________.

A．coffee	B．amusement
C．advice	D．information

9 . Spring Break Camps for Kids

Treasure Trunk Theatre
Ages: 3-6
Tel: 718-210-1720

This year Treasure Trunk Theatre is holding several Outdoor Lion King spring break camps for kids. Kids will get the chance to learn choreography (编舞艺术), act out stories, work on art projects, and more. Everything will be inspired by the Disney classic movie. This camp will help kids build confidence and get them excited about theatre.

Aviator Sport
Ages: 5-14
Tel: 718-758-7510

Aviator Sports has created a safe space where kids can take part in small group activities that will keep them active all day long. Their activities include soccer, tennis, kickball, and other team-building exercises. It’s a chance for your kids to enjoy sports and activities without worrying about their performance, so instead they can just focus on having fun.

Ant Lab
Ages: 6-12
Tel: 718-447-8667

Your kids can practice their painting and other art skills here at Art Lab. It helps kids study some of the most influential artists, and gets them inspired to create their own work. It is offering courses both online and in person so kids can increase their art skills from anywhere.

The Brooklyn Strategist
Ages: 6-15
Tel: 718-576-3035

The Brooklyn Strategist has created a board game (棋类游戏) camp for kids to enjoy during their time off. Your kids will get the opportunity to play some of their favorite classics, learn new games, and even start creating their own. Playing these board games with other kids will help your kids increase their social skills and work through basic problem solving. It’s a unique camp that kids will remember for along time.

1. Which number should a parent call if his kid is interested in physical activities?

A．718-210-1720.

B．718-758-7510.

C．718-447-8667.

D．718-576-3035.

2. What is special about Art Lab?

A．It offers online courses.	B．It connects kids to nature.
C．It is run-by influential artists.	D．It helps kids improve their social skills

3. What can kids do in the camp for those aged 6-15?

A．Enter the world of Disney movies.	B．Create non-competitive activities.
C．Develop their thinking skills.	D．Learn the basics of painting.

10 . 兔子灯的制作是中国传统手工艺，假设你是李津，你们社区本周六下午将邀请老艺人来教大家如何制作兔子灯。外教老师Mrs. Green对中国传统文化很感兴趣，请你给她写一封信，邀请她一同参加本次活动，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 活动简介；
3. 希望老师接受邀请并尽快回复。
注意：1词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。参考词汇：
兔子灯：the rabbit lamp；老艺人：old craftsman
Dear Mrs. Green,
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Yours,

Li Jin