1 . Bored? Lonely? Out of condition? Need to relax? Why not try the Sports Center?
Tennis
Indoor and outdoor courts. Coaching from beginners to advanced learners. Children only. Mornings.
Skiing
Gentle slopes (坡) . Instructors of three levels at weekends and on Fridays. Daytime practice. Eight years old upwards.
Swimming
Two pools, heated, Olympic length.
Women: Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Men: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Children: Saturdays.
Golf
Nine-hole practice course. Professional coaching. Lessons must be booked in advance in daytime. Evening practice. Nine years old upwards.
Gymnastics
Children aged 5— 10: 4 pm— 6 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays.
Children aged 10— 18: Friday evenings.
And Many More
Table tennis, snooker and darts (掷镖游戏) .
Center open: 10 am— 10 pm daily.
Interested? Please call 800-1234-5678 to know more details.
1. How many sports events are mentioned in the text?| A．5. | B．6. | C．8. | D．9. |
| A．Children can play tennis in the afternoon. |
| B．People over 20 can also do gymnastics. |
| C．Children at any age can play golf in the center. |
| D．Men and women swim in the center separately. |
| A．To show some ways to spend weekends. | B．To introduce a place to relax ourselves. |
| C．To tell some events in a sports meet. | D．To give people some ideas to plan a holiday. |
2 . Although Disneyland is the most famous amusement park in the world, it isn’t the oldest. Actually, Disneyland is fairly modern as it opened in 1955. The four parks below date back to the 18th or 19th centuries.
Today, these parks remain as popular tourist attractions for their history as well as some of the best and oldest roller coasters in the world.
Gröna Lund
Year Opened: 1883
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Total Number of Rides: 31
Roller Coasters: 7
Gröna Lund is Sweden’s oldest amusement park, with a history dating back to 1883. A few of the first rides that opened at the park in 1883, including the Circus Carousel, are still used today.
Idlewild and Soak Zone
Year Opened: 1878
Location: Ligonier, Pennsylvania, USA
Total Number of Rides: 40
Roller Coasters: 2
Idlewild and Soak Zone or Idlewild Park is the third oldest amusement park in the U.S. The park was first opened in 1878 as a public campground near the Ligonier Valley Railroad. In 1938, one of the earliest roller coasters, called the “Rollo Coaster”, built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, was opened at Idlewild — it remains open today.
Tivoli Gardens
Year Opened: 1843
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Total Number of Rides: 31
Roller Coasters: 4
The park was opened on August 15, 1843 by Georg Carstensen after receiving approval from King Christian VIII. Famous fairytale author, Hans Christian Andersen, was one of the park’s first guest — the beauty of the park’s gardens inspired Andersen to write Nightingale.
Wurstelprater (Prater)
Year Opened: 1766
Location: Leopoldstadt, Austria
Total Number of Rides: Information not available
Roller Coasters: 12
Wurstelprater, shortened to Prater, is the second oldest amusement park in the world. The park originally served as the Austrian Empire’s hunting grounds. Soon after Emperor Josef II made the grounds a public space, snack bars and restaurants began popping up, setting the foundation for today’s amusement park.
1. Why is Hans Christian Andersen mentioned in the passage?| A．To illustrate the park was very popular with novelists. |
| B．To show the park’s gardens were beautiful and inspirational. |
| C．To prove the fairytale author was a nature lover. |
| D．To introduce how the park was designed by him. |
| A．It was the oldest amusement park in the world. |
| B．It used to be a hunting site for royal families. |
| C．It had the earliest roller coasters named Rollo Coaster. |
| D．It originated from the Walt Disney Company. |
| A．They have the most scary rides in the world. | B．They are open to the public for free. |
| C．They are still in operation today. | D．They all date back to the 18th century. |
3 . SUMMER CAMPS@ReCreate
ReCreate summer camps are a super-fun and affordable way to spend your summer. Our camps are 100%fun with some valuable skills in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Maths woven through the weeks.
Fantastic Beasts CampJune 10th-14th Fantastic Creatures in our Galaxy (Ages 7-12)
Start off the summer by jumping into a fantasy inspired camp. Imagine and create art based on your ideas of life outside our planet. Create stories of your creatures and bring them to life in a stop motion video. This is the perfect camp for a kid who loves fantasy books and movies.
Superheroes for our Environment CampJune 17th-21st Environmental Superhero Camp (Ages 8-14)
Campers will explore and develop their own environmental superpowers. They will learn about renewable energy, conduct design thinking challenges to try to solve environmental challenges like how to tackle plastic in our oceans, how to more efficiently bring items to market and more. They will work together to create Public Service Announcements on how to better take care of the environment.
Camps are Monday through Friday at ReCreate from 9 a. m.-3:30 p. m. (9:00 to 12:00 morning session, 12:30 to 3:30 afternoon session) Camps are limited to 14 campers total—reserve your spots before camps fill up! Participants bring their own snacks and lunch. Half Day AM or PM $140 // Full Day Camp is $265 To register, visit recreate.org/summercamps/ For more information, please call 916-770-9880. |
| A．It helps improve children’s life skills. | B．It helps boost the children’s creativity. |
| C．It helps children fall in love with reading. | D．It helps open children’s eyes to the world. |
| A．$140. | B．$265. | C．$405. | D．$530. |
| A．They take place at the same time. | B．They can have 14 campers at most. |
| C．The participants are of the same age range. | D．They both offer free snacks and lunch. |
4 . Spending your spare time alone or with your friends, which do you prefer?
When alone, I have time to think about my goals and to develop a skill to reach them. Of course, I can think about these things when I’m with others, but it’s harder to concentrate in a crowd.
By staying alone, I can listen to the silence and relax completely. When I’m alone I can practice meditation (冥想) and lower my stress level.
If I’m with other people, it’s easy sometimes to become too worried about what other people think of me. When I’m alone I have time to step back.
Finally, when I’m constantly in the company of other people, I’m always making compromises (妥协，和解) in order to find solutions that the entire group can enjoy.
| A．And that naturally leads to you feeling more independent. |
| B．Being alone gives me the quiet time to really think about my life and what I want to do with it. |
| C．For me, I’d rather be alone. |
| D．The time spent alone gives you a greater appreciation for yourself. |
| E．Thus, I can see the real value of things, without being influenced by the opinions of others. |
| F．This will prevent me from doing things I actually enjoy. |
| G．That’s a very good way to sharpen (加强，使明朗) my powers of concentration. |
5 . Explorers Camp
·Full day camp for kids aged 5-13.
·Monday-Friday, July -26,9am-4pm.
Week 1|July 8-12
Week 2|July 15-19
Week 3|July 22-26
·Register for a single week or multiple weeks.
·Fees: $365 per week.
·The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund is June 15.
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.
1. On which of the following dates can you cancel your registration with a full refund?| A．July26 | B．June22. | C．July 1. | D．June 12. |
| A．By gender. | B．By age. |
| C．By interest. | D．By nationality. |
| A．30 | B．21. | C．15 | D．42. |
6 . The summer holiday is coming! Do you want to have a wonderful and meaningful vacation? If you are interested in animals and nature, come and join us!
Youth Explorer has prepared you with a Three-Day-Program! You can take part in many activities and meet with animals — lions, monkeys, tigers and so on! More information about the program is as follows:
Age: Students aged 10 to 15.
Groups: Two programs for you to choose. Each program needs at most 15 students.
Program A Dates: 15—17 July Days: Monday to Wednesday Time: 9:30 am — 4:00 pm | Program B Dates: 6—8 August Days: Tuesday to Thursday Time: 9:30 am — 4:00 pm |
Program cost: $200 for members; $230 for non-members.
How to do: Simply come to our center to get an application form
Send your completed form to us before July 10th.
Notes:
No free lunch is offered. You may either bring box lunch or pay for lunch at our restaurants.
Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.
1. Who can join the Three Day Program?| A．Children under 6. | B．Students over 16. |
| C．Children aged 7—9. | D．Students aged 12—14. |
| A．On July18th. | B．On August 6th. |
| C．On September 15th. | D．On July 16th. |
| A．$600. | B．$630. | C．$660. | D．$700. |
7 . Does your child have a passion for music, dance, acting or any arts? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore while giving them experience and confidence. We have some of, the best, summer, camps, from, around the country. Here are top four for you to choose for your kid.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
We believe that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and so since1989, Steve & Kate’s has offered summer day camps where kids of aged 6-16 choose their own adventure through a range of activities, including baking, arts and a media lab, dancing, sports... And because they’re making their own choices, they find a sense of meaning in their activities that is hard to find elsewhere. Every single one of our camps is open from 8 am until 6 pm, and you can drop off or pick up at any time in that window. And get ready for a summer without packing lunches! Lunch and snacks are included daily.
Camp Cayuga
We can’t wait for your child to walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with new friends and experience the magic that has made the world. At Alexa Café, girls aged 10-15 tap into the power of technology, exploring leadership and social impact along the way. Ideas take shape in a unique, coffee shop-like setting between new friends. With small classes, this isn’t school. We take the pressure off so girls can get straight to what matters-building a love of tech and bringing meaningful projects to life with creativity.
Camp Invention
For over 30 years, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has inspired millions of children through its summer program, Camp Invention. The week-long program is led by local educators in your community and shows children of 6-8 years old how to develop the mind of an innovator.
Rolling River Day Camp
Since 1993, RRDC has provided children, aged 3-8with great camp experiences that result in the development of real life skills, real friendships, and real FUN! Rolling River is the only private day camp in the SW corner of Nassau that is owned by a local family. While RRDC offers every sports/arts activity imaginable, including unique riverside boating, it’s the traditional values learned within the Rolling River community that bring families back each year. The most important activity at camp is the Red Cross swim program. RRDC is committed to real long-term relationships and offers superior customer service to meet every family’s needs. They provide many options for program length and off-campus trips.
1. Where may a 9-year-old kid go camping?| A．Steve & Kate’s Camp. | B．Camp Cayuga. |
| C．Camp Invention. | D．Rolling River Day Camp. |
| A．It’s aimed at only girls. | B．It’s run by a local family. |
| C．It offers lunches for campers. | D．It is set in a coffee shop! |
| A．Parents. | B．Junior high school students. |
| C．Educators. | D．Senior high school students. |
8 . 4 Kid-Friendly Campsites for a Fun Family Vacation
Bryce Canyon in Utah
With the largest concentration of hoodoos (石林) on Earth combined with certified dark skies, this camp will make your family fall in love with our world and nature. Hiking is the most popular activity at this scenic park, with the best day hikes being Mossy Cave (0.8 mile) and Navajo trail (1.4 miles).
Acadia National Park in Maine
Acadia National Park gets 3.5 million visitors a year, and for good reason too. From its famous fall leaves to beautiful winter landscapes, it’s the perfect place for scenic drives and hikes. In the winter, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are very popular activities. In the summertime, you can go swimming in the Atlantic at Sand Beach. But if you would rather hike, Wonderland Trail is a 1.5-mile hike that is perfect for families and beginner hikers. Remember to bring your binoculars to take in all the wildlife.
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
Not only is it probably the most iconic (标志性的) and scenic National Park but it offers very comfortable wooden houses with modern conveniences. After you take in the amazing views of the world’s largest canyon, there are many things to do with your kids. You can watch Native American dances that are absolutely beautiful.
Herkimer KOA Park in New York
It offers beautiful rustic treehouse cabins. This park is a stargazer’s dream because they offer an Astronomy Lodge with its own observatory that has a high-powered telescope. You will also find hammocks (吊床) to sleep under the stars.
1. Where is the park featuring Mossy Cave located?| A．In Utah. | B．In Maine. | C．In Arizona. | D．In New York. |
| A．Go through hoodoos. | B．Hike on Navajo trail. |
| C．Go swimming at Sand Beach. | D．Watch Native American dances. |
| A．Bryce Canyon. | B．Acadia National Park. |
| C．Grand Canyon National Park. | D．Herkimer KOA Park. |
9 . Singapore may be one of the world’s smallest countries, but there are many places of interest here. We’ll show you some of the best of what Singapore has to offer in terms of things to do, see, eat, and simply enjoy yourself.
Madame Tussauds SingaporeIn this waxwork (蜡像) museum, visitors can take photos with famous Hollywood stars. Aside from international superstars like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, tourists can also take photos with local heroes and superstars. The waxworks are really amazing, and the majority of them look exactly like real people.
Lau Pa SatLocated right downtown, the market has a unique. Visitors prepare to be amazed by the delicious dining choices within this historic building. From local foods to well-loved international foods, you’ll have many food choices all in one place.
Coney IslandIf you want to feel away form Singapore without leaving the country, Coney Island is a great choice. It’s located in a quiet place. This peaceful island is home to wildflowers, wild butterflies and birds, and beaches. Visitors can ride a bike, go for a walk, or just enjoy the outdoors here. To avoid the hot sun, you’d better visit early in the morning.
Skyline Luge SentosaAll Mario Kart fans now can take their go-kart (卡丁车) adventures from their mobile screens to real life here. The roads winding through the forest are beautiful on their own. If you want to see the entire track brightened by different lights, go at night. You can also choose to ride the Skyride, which will take you above the treetops, for another round of the Luge ride.
1. Why is Madame Tussauds Singapore attractive?| A．Its building style is unique. |
| B．Visitors can chat with international stars there. |
| C．Many Hollywood movies are produced there. |
| D．It features lifelike wax figures of famous people. |
| A．One liking to try snacks from various countries. |
| B．One wishing to enjoy a quiet day out in he wild. |
| C．One expecting to learn basic outdoor survival skills. |
| D．One wanting to experience local traditional customs. |
| A．Madame Tussauds Singapore. | B．Lau Pa Sat. |
| C．Coney Island. | D．Skyline Luge Sentosa. |
NYC Parks offers a variety of events, programs and activities made with kids especially in mind. Children will have plenty to keep them active throughout the year no matter what their interests are.
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic (培训班)
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Jonathan Ogeleza
Location: Sorrentino Recreation Center
This instructional basketball clinic will provide an opportunity for youth, regardless of skill, to have a positive basketball experience. Children will have the opportunity to learn and practice their basketball skills through a series of training. This specific clinic is for youth ages 10-12.
Fort Tryon Kids Art: Winter Craft Workshop
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 5-12
Location: J. Hood Wright Recreation Center
Identify the year-round birds found in Fort Tryon Park and find out which evergreen plants support them in the park. Then, create bird feeders for your home with local artist Jessica Maffia to help birds during the cold winter months!
TEEN Word Game Hour
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sidikha Ashraf
Location: Al Oerter Recreation Center
Do you love word games? Welcome to Word Game Hour! Play a variety of word games outside of the classics and build that already impressive vocabulary of yours. If you've never played a word game before, then we want you to come even more. This isn't just for professionals. This is for fun!
Share, Grow and Give on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Randall's Island Park
In 1958, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Harlem for the signing of his book, Stride Toward Freedom. Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Randall's Island Park. We will create a community collage (拼贴画) centered around excerpts (节选) from Dr. King's book. Keeping with the essence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day being a day of service, there will also be an opportunity to keep our park clean and beautiful.
1. What do we know about the program instructed by Jonathan Ogeleza?| A．It asks children to protect birds. |
| B．B. It is held at Randall's Island Park. |
| C．It is designed for children ages 5 to 10. |
| D．It helps kids to develop their basketball skills. |
| A．4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. | B．1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| C．8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | D．11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| A．TEEN Word Game Hour. |
| B．Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic. |
| C．Fort Tryon Kids Art: Winter Craft Workshop. |
| D．Share, Grow and Give on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
