| A．He went to see a doctor. |
| B．He went to play football. |
| C．He went to a park. |
| A．At 10:30 pm. | B．At 10:40 pm. | C．At 11:00 pm. |
3 . Summer Camps for Kids
PGL Surrey
Suitable for: 7-17years; 7 nights from ₤469
PGL or Parents Get Lost is the big daddy of summer camps. Most popular is the seven-day multi-activity camp, a mix of dance, photography and more. It has three, four, and seven-night camps, including a first-timer week for new campers.
The Outward Bound Trust
Suitable for: 11-19 years; prices go from one week ₤599 courses to 19-day adventures at ₤1,749
As well as the activity weeks you’d expect from a summer camp, it also offers 19-day journeys, through some of the most beautiful natural scenery (景色) in the UK. You will spend every day camping out underneath the stars, on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through either Wales, Scotland or the Lake Districts.
Mill on the Brue
Suitable for: 8-15 years; ₤630 a week
This outdoor activity centre is perfect for the active adventurer. Family-run for nearly 40 years, the summer camp focuses on team building and problem-solving with children encouraged to work together to build rafts, cross the river and complete the assault course (障碍场).
First Hand Experiences
Suitable for: 7-14 years; ₤439 for 6 nights, ₤220 for 3 nights
Connecting with nature by growing, cooking and sharing food is at the heart of this camp. It also offers woodland arts, countryside experience as well as lots of outdoor fun and games. Kids will water, pick and cook vegetables from the forest garden, and there are lots of new experiences like cooking sweet potatoes on the campfire.
1. What do we know about The Outward Bound Trust?| A．It is for kids aged 11-19. |
| B．It lasts for five days. |
| C．It is an art camp. |
| D．It offers boat-building courses. |
| A．PGL Surrey. |
| B．The Outward Bound Trust. |
| C．First Hand Experience. |
| D．Mill on the Brue. |
| A．₤439. | B．₤469. | C．₤630. | D．₤599. |
| A．The Outward Bound Trust. |
| B．First Hand Experience. |
| C．PGL Surrey. |
| D．Mill on the Brue. |
| A．PGL Surrey. |
| B．First Hand Experiences. |
| C．Mill on the Brue. |
| D．The Outward Bound Trust. |
1. What does the man want to do at the camp?
| A．Go skateboarding. | B．Go biking. | C．Go skiing. |
| A．$ 1100. | B．$ 1200. | C．$ 1000. |
| A．A skier. | B．A biker. | C．A skateboarder. |
1. Where are Sue’s parents now?
| A．At a stadium. | B．At a hotel. | C．At a bookstore. |
| A．It’s crowded. | B．It’s beautiful. | C．It’s ugly. |
| A．Go for a run. | B．Read a book. | C．Play volleyball. |
6 . Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp
July 25-29, 2014
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For ages 7-16
Location: Confucius Institute, 10 Park Street, Alfred
Camp Fee: $150 (includes lunch)
Enrollment (注册) Deadline: July 11, 2014
Program
The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting, fun-filled, interactive environment. The small-class format ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention. This program features:
● Chinese Language Classes
● Traditional Chinese arts
● Calligraphy
● Crafts
● Songs
● Dance
● Games
● Cooking
● Daily supervised cafeteria-style lunch in the University Dining Hall
Faculty (教员)
Top quality instruction is provided by distinguished members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers, fluent in both English and Chinese.
Who Can Attend?
This week-long, day camp is for students aged 7-16 who wish to participate in a fun, dynamic summer experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups.
Schedule
Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 a.m. and must be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Morning lessons will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for a supervised, cafeteria-style lunch each day.
How to Enroll
Please finish the enrollment form and return by July 11, with your $150 payment, Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Checks should be made payable to Alfred Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp University. Major credit cards are also accepted. (If paying by credit card, feel free to fax enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045.)
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds (退款) will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 p.m. on July 22, 2014. We can’t make refunds to students who cancel after July 22 because the amount of materials purchased, meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time.
Questions?
For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs via email or by calling 607-871-2612.
1. Why is the class in small size?| A．To give each camper specific care. | B．To charge a higher fee each camper. |
| C．To save more room for more students. | D．To create an interactive atmosphere. |
| A．Cooking. | B．Crafts. | C．Martial arts. | D．Traditional arts. |
| A．have to bring their own lunch each day | B．will learn about Chinese language all day |
| C．must stay in the camp for a week day and night | D．should come to and leave the camp every day |
| A．before 3:30 p.m. July 22 | B．before 9:00 a.m. July 11 |
| C．before 3:30 a.m. July 25 | D．before 9:00 a.m. July 29 |
| A．Pay $15 before you enroll. | B．Students will be divided into groups by age. |
| C．You can fax your questions to the office. | D．Teachers are mostly from China. |
7 . Spent all summer exploring the best national parks in the US, and now you’re seeking some cold weather thrills? We suggest taking a break from classic winter activities and taking part in some family-friendly ones instead. Head to the best indoor amusement parks in the US, and enjoy your dose of family fun.
• I-X Indoor Amusement Park
During the weeks starting in late March, enjoy Ferris wheels (摩天轮) and merry-go-rounds (旋转木马).While taking some time to digest the com dogs and carnival favorites you’ll surely be devouring, enjoy some music by live bands.
Address: 6200 Riverside Dr, Cleveland, 44135.
Price: $19.99, discounts for larger groups available
• iPlay America
The indoor 115,000 square feet amusement park includes family-friendly rides like a carousel (旋转木马), happy swing and dizzy dragons. Classic boardwalk games like whack-a-mole (打地鼠) and balloon darts (飞镖) will make you miss summer days while common arcade (游戏厅) games like ski-ball and air hockey will keen you feeling competitive. Stick around for dinner on Saturdays, and you’ll also enjoy free live music.
Address: 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ.
Price: $29.99
• Nickelodeon Universe
Everything’s bigger in Bloomington, including America’s largest indoor theme park, the sever-acre Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America. Here, your family can enjoy 27 rides that range from the tots (幼儿) Wonder Pet’s Flyboat to the thrilling big kids-only Avatar Airbender. Make sure there’s room on your camera for pictures-your kids are going to want to remember meeting their favorite cartoon characters, including SpongeBob and the Bubble Guppies.
Address: Mall of America, 5000 Centre Court, Bloomington, MN.
Price: $34.99
• Mt Olympus
Another stop in Wisconsin Dells is Mt Olympus, a paradise for little ones. With gentle rides perfect for tots-including mini hot air balloons, bi-planes, tea cups and a trolley-your kiddo will be delighted. The alien ball pit is a must-visit, and your older elementary school-aged children will amuse themselves on the climbing wall, bumper cars and the arcade, which includes mini bowling.
Address: 1701 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Price: $16.66
1. What is special about I-X Indoor Amusement Park?| A．It has large group discounts. |
| B．It only opens in cold months. |
| C．It offers free corn dogs on Saturdays. |
| D．It is America’s largest indoor theme park. |
| A．Play board games at the arcade. |
| B．Take pictures with SpongeBob. |
| C．Play on a carousel with their families. |
| D．Enjoy free live music shows on weekdays. |
| A．Air hockey. |
| B．Whack-a-mole. |
| C．Avatar Airbender. |
| D．Wonder Pet’s Flyboat. |
| A．Senior high school students. |
| B．Those who love video games. |
| C．Those who want to go on adventures. |
| D．Children of primary school age and below. |
| A．They all provide free live music. |
| B．They are all indoor amusement parks. |
| C．They are all located in Mall of America. |
| D．They are all favored by the great-for-tots. |
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9 . Hiking Across the Great Outdoors
What limits you from hiking more often? Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. 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 Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops 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 Club
Website: ubc-voc. com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. 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 Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
1. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership?| A．The Yukon Outdoors Club. | B．The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club. |
| C．The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. | D．The Vernon Outdoors Club. |
| A．Both organize workshops for their members. |
| B．Both lend hiking equipment to their members. |
| C．Both rate their members based on their hiking skills. |
| D．Both have built backcountry huts for their members. |
| A．They are mostly held on weekends. |
| B．They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
| C．Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website. |
| D．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
| A．Every Monday. | B．Every Tuesday. |
| C．Every Wednesday. | D．Every Sunday. |
| A．A P. E. textbook. | B．A health report. |
| C．A sports leaflet. | D．A gym notice. |
10 . Things to see, hear, watch and read.
For more culture coverage and streaming recommendations, see vulture. com.
MOVIES
Go to New York Film Festival
Sans virtual screenings.
Lincoln Center, through October 10.
The city’s most impressive cinema showcase opens with the world premiere (首映) of Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth, with Deazel Washington and Frances McDormand as the ruthless(冷酷无情的) would-be royals, and includes new films from Pedro Almodóvar (Parallel Mothers), Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog）, Celine Sciamma (Petite Maman), Paul Verhoeven (Benedetta) and Apicbatpong Weerasethakul (Memoria).
ALISON WILLMORE
THEATER
See Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Rolling on the river.
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, reopens October 8.
With many Broadway shows returning, theater-goers can catch up with the shows they meant to attend but never quite got to. No one should miss a second chance to see star Adrienne Warren. The power-packed, laser-voiced performer will only be back playing the central role from October 8 to 31, and while her successor will no doubt be incredible, Warren...is simply the best. Do not miss her this time out.
HELEN SHAW
PODCASTS
Listen to Storytime with Seth Rogen.
Ft. celebrities and regular people.
Sirius XM’s Stitcher October 6.
Seth Rogen has teamed with producer Richard Parks III to show the stories of his interviewers as cinematically as possible, no matter how ordinary. Upcoming guests include Quinta Brunson, Joe Mande, and Paul Scheer.
NICHOLAS QUAH
ART
See Julian Lethbridge
Geometric abstractions.
Paula Cooper Gallery, 521 West 21" Street, through October 16.
Julian Lethbridge is a sort of under-known master of modeling the complex possibilities and variations of the visibility of thought. His works convey an intensity (强烈) of intention and a smoldering (郁积的) emotionalism.
JERRY SALTZ
1. Which of the following people is an actor in a movie?| A．Jane Campion. | B．Frances McDormand. |
| C．Seth Rogen. | D．Joel Coen. |
| A．Helen Shaw. | B．Nieholas Quah. |
| C．Alison Willmore. | D．Jerry Saltz |
| A．Paul Scheer is the producer. |
| B．Seth is interviewed on October 6. |
| C．You can hear common people's stories. |
| D．It covers as many cinemas as possible. |
| A．His paintings are full of models. |
| B．He is not very famous. |
| C．His art exhibition runs through October. |
| D．He has a complex personality. |
| A．Lincoln Center. |
| B．Paula Cooper Gallery. |
| C．521 West 21th Street. |
| D．Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. |
