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 . 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.

3 . 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.

4 . Outdoor play is beneficial for children beyond the physical activity it provides. It helps them socialize, understand their bodies better, engage in imaginative play and enjoy the outdoors.     1     However, in today’s busy world, it can be difficult to schedule so much outdoor time with your child. But, it is something you should prioritize because it is really important.

First, physical activity improves the health of your child. It reduces the likelihood of obesity(肥胖)and weight-related health concerns．    2       Outdoor play also improves mental health as a result of physical activity.

    3     Scheduling time to actively play outdoors sets a natural limit on the amount of time your child can spend with a device (such as TV, smartphone or video game). It promotes active engagement with their peers(同龄人)and the natural environment.

Furthermore, outdoor play can improve sleep, mood and social skills. Physical activity during the day helps children sleep better at night.    4     Perhaps the greatest health benefit is in a child’s ability to learn how to engage with others while having fun. It helps them grow socially, build relationships and solve problems.

Knowing why outside play is important to your child’ s development is the first step.     5     To find ideas for places you could go and activities you may want to try with your family, visit your local parks and recreation website or the visitor centers of towns and cities near where you live. Look for things like public parks, zoos, botanical gardens and wildlife centers.

A．Besides, it is a break from devices.

B．Next, outdoor play encourages a digital lifestyle.

C．These are becoming bigger issues for families today.

D．Knowing where to go is another step in the right direction.

E．It can increase concentration and improve mood the next day.

F．The benefits of outdoor play can even extend to social awareness.

G．School-aged children need about three hours of outdoor play each day.

6 . Planning the perfect memory-worthy camping trip can be overwhelming and often quite frustrating. Everyone wants to have a great time but everyone also knows there’s a lot of planning to be done to make a successful trip.     1    .

Plan the time frame

Most people decide to go camping in summer as that’s when they can usually get time off work.     2    . If you want some peace and quiet, go camping during the off season but take time and effort to research the location and weather conditions in advance.

Have a meal plan

Once you’ve planned out when and where, you can move on to planning your camp meal as well as all the camp equipment you might need.     3    . Be adventurous or keep it simple. If you’re a foodie, bring your favourite ingredients and spices and cook up a feast!

    4    

Making a good camping plan means reserving your campsite in advance. This is particularly important during the peak season when campgrounds are full. Also, some campsites have restrictions regarding the number of guests in an attempt to preserve the delicate balance of the natural environment. This means you might need to get a permit even months in advance.

Plan your activities

    5    . Some people prefer to lounge around and enjoy the camping grounds whereas others love the call of the wild so they go out exploring, mountain biking, rock climbing , hiking and seeking adventures. Figure out what it is that you like and plan accordingly.

Going camping is a perfect opportunity to experience the outdoors. Hopefully, the tips listed here will help you cover all spots, from finding a perfect campground to bringing the right gear.

A．Pick the location

B．Reserve your campsite

C．When it comes to cooking, it’s all up to you

D．There are lots of things you can do while camping

E．If you’re a first-time camper, the best way to go is to keep it simple

F．Here’s what you should do to have a memorable camping adventure

G．The weather is favourable then but crowds are also bigger, especially at popular locations

7 . Social activities for the elderly are necessary because they help in bringing about considerable improvement in their overall well-being.    1    It may be difficult for them to take care of an entire garden, but a number of small potted indoor plants are just perfect for them.

    2    As elderly people cannot move freely, wheelchair dances have become increasingly popular. Gather a group of such people who have interest in dance. Hire one instructor who specializes in teaching this type of dance.

Besides, there are some creative activities for the elderly, for example, encouraging them to make a collage (拼贴画) using all their family photographs and mementos. All of us love to look at the old photographs.     3    They can also decorate the collages with small decorative items like leaves and construction paper.

And they can join a hobby class where all elderly people will learn music and art.    4    Make the necessary arrangements for that particular instrument so that he or she can play that instrument in their leisure time.

Social activities for the elderly in the form of entertainment have a therapeutic (治疗的) effect on their mind and body. Fishing, boating, playing golf, etc, are enjoyed by the elderly as they can be done with minimum physical movements.     5    And some sports equipment should be changed for the convenience of the elderly.

A．Elderly people are no exception to that.

B．Dance is what people of any age can enjoy.

C．They can record their dance in a video recorder.

D．Indoors, there are video games with adaptive controls.

E．The basic aim is to improve elderly people’s flexibility.

F．Some may have the skills to play the piano, for example.

G．Gardening is a typical one that elderly people enjoy a lot.

8 . Leisure is the prize, right? We work hard, so we want to play hard; we look forward to our time off, believing that the more leisure time we have, the better life will be.

However, research shows that both having and deciding how to spend leisure time can be very stressful. Some people feel enormous pressure to make the best use of their free time with the best choices. But this pressure to maximize our fun might impede the enjoyment of leisure itself.

Two-thousand years ago, concepts of work and leisure were associated with slavery(奴隶制)and freedom, respectively. In Ancient Greece, most of work was done by slaves, while wealthier parts of society pursued other activities. Leisure was an active state of mind. Good leisure meant playing sports, learning music theory, debating with qualified partners, doing philosophy, etc. Leisure was not easy, but it was supposed to be satisfying.

A shift occurred when the Romans started viewing leisure as a way of getting back energy in preparation for more work. By the 1800s, the kind of leisure that showed social class had shifted too; the wealthy led extremely free lives. A popular example is Walter Benjamin’s description of the fashion, around 1893, to walk through streets with a turtle (乌龟)on a chain.

Today we’re seeing yet another change: a lack of leisure time now operates as a powerful social class symbol. On Twitter, celebrities complain about having no life and being in desperate need of a vacation. In the workplace, being part of the long-hours working culture is still seen by many as an honour.

Some people really struggle to enjoy time off. People from America support the belief that leisure is wasteful. Only 14% of Americans take two weeks’ vacation in a row, a finding in keeping with the overwork culture. The same study reports that as of 2017, 54% of American workers didn’t use up their vacation time, leaving 662 million days reserved for leisure unused.

1. What does the underlined word “impede” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Increase.

B．Prevent.

C．Provide.

D．Include.

2. Which of the following was good leisure in Ancient Greece?

A．Eating tasty food.

B．Cleaning the house.

C．Having a good sleep.

D．Reading works of literature.

3. Why does the writer mention the popular example in paragraph 4?

A．To describe a fashion.

B．To criticize the wealthy.

C．To show a type of leisure.

D．To introduce Romans’ lives.

4. What can we infer from the figures in paragraph 6?

A．Many Americans work on their holidays.

B．Americans enjoy taking longer vacations.

C．American workers enjoy their lives and have fun.

D．Tourism in the United States is developing slowly.

9 . Summer isn't over yet! There’s still plenty of time for camp fun. Need last-minute camp plans? The following programs are here to help!

Pono Summer Camp

From book clubs to cooking classes and even travel, the camp lets kids design their own activities and brings them to life through field trips and online lessons. It runs from July 6 to September4 for children aged6 to 14.

Rise

This performing and media arts program has invited some artists who have professional acting, writing, clowning, dancing, directing, photographing and film-making experience. From July 6 to August 27, weekly camps take place Monday ~ Friday 1 p. m. ~3 p. m. and run until the last week in August for $150 per week.

Shack Camp

This six-week camp includes DIY activities such as putting together a juice stand, making campaign buttons and making your own ice cream. For $79, campers buy a Shack Camp Box that includes $175 worth of materials. The money from it will help support the Fresh Air Fund.

New York Sewing Camp

From June 15 to August 7, those interested in fashion can explore their love for clothing during the New York Sewing Camp offerings for ages 7 ~ 10 and 11 ~ 14. Classes will be broken up into three time slots（时间段） five days per week and focus on the basics before kids work their way up to projects like skirts and bags. The cost is $375 per student.

1. What will kids do at Pono Summer Camp?

A．Do farm work in the field.	B．Attend some classes online.
C．Design activities for other kids.	D．Learn survival skills in the wild.

2. Which camp should you choose if you want to learn how to make a short movie?

A．Rise.	B．Shack Camp.
C．Pono Summer Camp.	D．New York Sewing Camp.

3. How much should you pay if you go to the camp aimed at DIY skills?

A．$375.

B．$175.

C．$150.

D．$79.