1 . Wanting to spend some time camping this summer? But you’ re afraid it’s going to be a disaster? You needn’t worry.     1     . With a little preparation and a little help from a camp planner, you can have the camping experience of your dreams.

Discuss Camping with Your Children

A little preparation goes a long way. If your children have never camped, they may be scared or resistant to the idea. Talk with them about what camping will be like and what they will experience. Highlight the fun things but don’t avoid things that they may be afraid of or unsure about.     2     .

Pack in-Case-of-Rain Activities

No one likes rain when they are trying to enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes even if you check your local forecast, rain happens.     3     , like playing cards and a chess set to wait out the rain. Rainy afternoons are also a perfect time for naps and storytelling. Some favorite family memories can be made waiting for the rain to pass.

Pack Special Snacks

    4     . Cookies and roasted marshmallows are some good foods and you can find some more fun treats to share on your camping adventure like walking tacos and campfire chili. Camp food can become long-lasting traditions in your family.

Use a Camping Planner

Let’s face it — planning a camping trip can be a lot.     5     . You can use a camping planner to help you get organized and make sure you have a truly memorable camping experience. The Camping Planner includes a comprehensive packing checklist, a camp meal planner and grocery shopping lists, along with lists of your favorite camping spots and places to try in the future and so much more.

A．But you don’t have to do it all alone

B．Make sure you pack necessary things

C．Here are some of our favorite natural games

D．Camping without special snacks is not perfect

E．Open the conversations and answer them honestly

F．An interesting trip unnecessarily means an easy one

G．Camping can be a wonderful experience for your family

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where would the speaker go every summer?

A．To the town.

B．To the cinema.

C．To the lake.

2. What does the speaker talk about when he meets his friends?

A．School days.

B．Their children.

C．Food.

3. What sport did the speaker’s daughter win a medal for?

A．Swimming.

B．Diving.

C．Rowing.

6 . Keep your child's mind and body active this summer with Starport's hybrid STEAM & Recreational Camps. We’ve teamed up with American Robotics Academy, Mad Science of Houston, and SPDF Kids to provide a camp experience that is the perfect combination of learning and fun.

Week1 The Robot Olympics Robots Built by Design June 27~July 1 7:30 am~4:30 pm American Robotics Academy	Week2 Wizards of Science Master Builders Robotastic Adventure July 4~July 8 7:30 am~4:30 pm American Robotics Academy
Week3 Lights, Camera, Action! Eureka! July 11~July 157:30 am~4:30 pm Mad Science of Houston	Week4 Where the Wild Things Are Adventures in the Wild July 18~July 227:30 am~4:30 pm Mad Science of Houston
Week5 Nice to “Sea” You STEAM at the Beach July 25~July 29 7:30 am~4:30 pm SPDF Kids

Pricing
Early Bird Price—until May 15, 2023:$350.00
Regular—beginning May 16, 2023:$385.00
Group discount:$10.00 off each additional child
Camp Schedule
Below is a generalized activity schedule.
Drop-off(7:30   am~8:55 am)
Recreational Activity(7:45 am~8:55 am)
Outdoor Play(9:00 am~9:45 am)
STEAM Curriculum(10:00 am~11:00 am)
Lunch( 11 :00   am ~11 :30 am)
STEAM Curriculum(11:30 am~1:30 pm)
Arts/Crafts, games, sports, and/or other recreational activities(1:30 pm~3:00 pm)
Snack(3:00 pm~3:15 pm)
Movie(3:15 pm~4:30 pm)
Pick-up (4:30   pm)
Lunch
Campers will need to bring their own lunch each day. Please do not send lunches that need to be reheated or refrigerated. Lunches will be kept in a climate-controlled environment. A snack will be provided in the afternoon.
1. How much should Tom and his two brothers pay if they sign up for the camps in June?

A．$1 , 030.00.

B．$1 , 050.00.

C．$1, 135.00.

D．$1 , 155.00.

2. What can campers do at the camps every day?

A．Play outdoors for an hour.	B．See a film for over an hour.
C．Enjoy snacks for half an hour.	D．Have four hours of STEAM education.

3. Which of the following is a requirement for campers?

A．Arriving before 7:30 am.	B．Bringing their own snacks.
C．Keeping their lunches in the fridge.	D．Preparing lunches for themselves.

7 . Fun-Filled & Educative Science Themed Birthday Party

Get your kids engaged with science experiments, games, craft ideas, activities and much more. There will be something for everyone. It is easy, fun and very entertaining and the kids will surely learn a lot of things without feeling like it’s a chore. Super Science for Kids organizes the most fun-filled science themed birthday party. We have a number of science experiments lined-up for you.

Classic Chemical Magic Demonstrations

See the Erupting Volcano, Experiment with Exploding Gases, See the Big-Bang Carbide

Cannon, Make Lightning, Watch closely as a giant mushroom rises from the depths of a cup. See water turn to grape juice, and More! Cost $ 125 for kids aged 3-5. Time needed: 1 hours.

Hands-on Make & Take Chemistry Projects Too!

Choices include: Flubber, Hi-Bounce Balls, Crystals, Orbs, Lava Tubes, & More! All participants take home three experiments plus one to do at home!! Cost $ 225 for up to 20 kids! (Additional travel fees may apply). Time needed: 1 hour. Ages 4-11.

Robot Battle Birthday

In this party, you and your friends will build motorized battle-bot robots and have fun battling each other as you try to design a robot that will hit your opponent by pushing it off the table, flipping it over, or pulling its pieces off! Ages 7-12. Fee $ 225. Time needed: 1.5 hours.

NEW-Ozobot Robot Party

Have fun playing with and programming the incredible Ozobot Bit and Ozobot Evo. In this party, we will bring in an Ozobot Bit robot for each child at the party. Participants will learn to program their robot with markers and this robot’s incredible optical sensing capability. Have fun coding with your friends! Birthday child will keep an Ozobot Bit as our gift! Ages 5-10. Fee $ 235.Time needed:1 hour.

Are you looking for science birthday party? Give us a call now (908) 684-2383 for creating an amazing experience for your kids.

1. What science party can the youngest kids attend?

A．Classic Chemical Magic Demonstrations.

B．NEW-Ozobot Robot Party.

C．Robot Battle Birthday.

D．Hands-on Make & Take Chemistry Projects Too!

2. What do Robot Battle Birthday and NEW-Ozobot Robot Party have in common?

A．They have the same fee.	B．They offer robot programs.
C．They are fit for kids of all ages.	D．They are the most popular parties.

3. Where does the text probably come from?

A．An advertisement.	B．A News report.
C．A travel journal.	D．A science fiction.

8 . The protected lands of the National Parks are some of the most amazing destinations within the United States to have holidays. Here are some of the best.

Mesa Verde National Park

This park celebrates the history of the Pueblo people in southwestern United States.Visitors will find over 4,000 historical sites here, including 600 cliff dwellings (悬崖屋). Some of the best cliff dwellings, such as Cliff Palace and Balcony House, require the tickets for guided tours. These cliff dwellings present a great opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of the region. Besides, adults and children can enjoy hikes, which end in cliff dwelling overlooks.

Rocky Mountain National Park

It’s a super introduction to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. During the summer months when the weather is at its best, it allows visitors to experience all of the nature and wildlife of the area. The park has plenty of paths that take hikers into the backcountry of the Rocky Mountains while children will love the guided horseback tours.

Sequoia (红杉)&Kings Canyon (峡谷) National Park

If you are looking for a wide range of California’s natural sights all in one area, this park is a great option. It varies from deep canyons to tall mountains. Here you can visit the largest fore of scquoias in the world. There are excellent recreational activities for the whole family including hiking, camping, swimming and cave exploration.

Yosemite National Park

It’s recreational enthusiasts’ favorite, especially rock climbers. Climbers travel from around the world to take on the challenges presented at Yosemite. For those visitors looking for different recreational activities or family activities, Yosemite has many programs covering a variety of natural sciences and other topics.

1. What is the feature of the Mesa Verde National Park?

A．It is a base for natural science education.

B．It is home to a wealth of wildlife.

C．It shows the history of the natives.

D．It has amazing mountainous landscape.

2. Which park best suits parents with children who enjoy playing in water?

A．Yosemite National Park.

B．Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park.

C．Mesa Verde National Park.

D．Rocky Mountain National Park.

3. What do the four national parks have in common?

A．Family-friendly.	B．Adventurous.
C．Cost-effective.	D．Tiring.

9 . Have you heard of Mirthy.co.uk? It’s a website that runs live online events — over 60 events a month across every _______ you can think of. _______ from fitness classes to book clubs, all are provided online with recordings _______ if you can’t make the live event.

My _______ with Mirthv.co.uk started after I _______ a post on Facebook about their events and my interest was _______ after seeing the variation of events they run.

I’ve since _______ a few of the online events Mirthy offers — the talks, discussions and Pilates (普拉提) classes so far. What’s better when there’s not much to do, or _______ it’s raining outside, than to know I can just visit Mirthy.co.uk and view their event calendar?

Last week I even tried a live cooking class，and then joined the astrology (占星术) talk — both of which were very _______. These are things I wasn’t already familiar ________, but of course found really fun. ________, doing all of this from the comfort of my own home was even better!

I’ve never done Pilates before. My friends have, but I’ve never really had the chance to. When I saw that Mirthy.co.uk had a ________ Pilates class, I knew I had to give it a______________.

This week actually marks my sixth week of ________ Pilates and I have to say, I’m really noticing a ________. The first change I notice is that I’m not standing with my shoulders and head bent forward, I’m much more aware of my ________ and I now make a conscious effort to ________ I’m opening up my chest more, which comes from the exercises we do in the class. The mental benefits are also __________ — I do feel relaxed during and after the classes too.

I strongly __________ giving Mirthy.co.uk a go. It’s completely free to __________ and you get to enjoy any of their 60+events at no cost. You will quickly find something you’ll love.

1.

A．occasion

B．situation

C．system

D．topic

2.

A．Covering

B．Including

C．Ranging

D．Varying

3.

A．distinguished

B．available

C．imaginable

D．credible

4.

A．journey

B．trouble

C．reflection

D．interaction

5.

A．came about

B．came up

C．came across

D．came along

6.

A．risen

B．aroused

C．raised

D．increased

7.

A．tried out

B．applied to

C．looked into

D．participated in

8.

A．if

B．since

C．although

D．whether

9.

A．worthwhile

B．significant

C．educational

D．enjoyable

10.

A．to

B．of

C．with

D．in

11.

A．In reality

B．In particular

C．In summary

D．In harmony

12.

A．regular

B．continuous

C．frequent

D．temporary

13.

A．rest

B．shot

C．miss

D．try

14.

A．practising

B．presenting

C．taking

D．obtaining

15.

A．difference

B．challenge

C．dilemma

D．principle

16.

A．attitude

B．posture

C．appearance

D．expression

17.

A．confirm

B．comment

C．ensure

D．approve

18.

A．noticeable

B．abstract

C．complex

D．invisible

19.

A．declare

B．deny

C．avoid

D．recommend

20.

A．register

B．consult

C．share

D．establish

10 . Youth and Teen Camps

Skate 4 Life

Have you ever wanted to skate like the legends in the X-Games? While developing positive skateboard experiences, participants will learn the fundamentals of skateboarding along with opportunities for advanced techniques, and much more at our skate park! Fun for boys and girls!

Age: 7 — 14 years

Location: West Sacramento Skate Park

Fee: $120

Dates: December 10 — December 23

Camp Lakeside/Camp CC

Camp Lakeside and Camp cc are camp programs offered to children ages 5-11 during summer break. Youth will enjoy exciting and fun actives including game, dramas, sports, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning opportunities!

Age: 5 — 11 years of age

Camp Lakeside Location: the Boathouse at Ridgeway Lakes Park

Camp CC Location: the West Sacramento Community Center

Fee: $105

Dates: June 14 — July 23

K.I.D.S. Camp

A camp program featuring daily at, games, sports and water fun! Free lunch provided each day for youth at sites. K.I.D.S. Camp is offered indoors at local elementary schools in order to stay out of the heat and for those poor air quality days! Don’t worry; participants will still spend time outdoors each day.

Age: 5 — 11 years of age

Fee: $100

Dates: July14 — August 23

Just 4 Kicks

Soccer initiation is critical to forming a soccer player and vastly beneficial to a child’s development-our methods rest on understanding soccer education and the formation of a player.

Age: 7 — 14 years of age

Location: Linden Park

Fee: $156

Dates: September 11 — October 30

1. How much does the skateboarding camp cost?

A．$100.

B．$105.

C．$120.

D．$156.

2. Which offers STEAM learning opportunities?

A．Skate 4 Life.

B．Camp CC.

C．K.I. D. S. Camp.

D．Just 4 Kicks.

3. When will the camp held at Linden Park begin?

A．On June 14.

B．On July 14.

C．On September 11.

D．On December 10.