1 . Michigan youth summer camps focus on different ideas and experiences, but all include plenty of time spent outdoors in Michigan’s beautiful countryside.
Summer Discovery
This summer camp offers up both academic(学术的) and social activities to help with that transition(过渡) from high school to college The classes are small during these two-week and five-week sessions(课程). It’s open to students from 14 to 18 years old. Prices are from $4,800 to around $8,800. This camp made the top 50 list for best pre-college camps.
The Road Less Traveled
This camp offers wilderness adventure(冒险), and community service with activities like backpacking, environmental studies, and wilderness medicine. The sessions last from 10 to 25 days and the camp is open to ages 12 through 19.Costs are from $2,250 to over $6,000.
Cedar Lodge
This family-run camp offers general outdoor activities and also has a wonderful horseback riding program. This camp is good at helping kids learn riding and other skills. The camp is open to kids from eight to 16 years old. Camp prices are from $200 to $700 per week.
Michigan Tech Youth Programs
Over 70 courses help pre-teens and teens learn about different fields through hands-on, classroom, and in-the-field experiences. The classes are offered weekly, and if students want to attend several weeks, they can also have a “stay-over”. It costs $950 per week for students who stay there and $525 for students who don’t. Courses include writing, photography, robotics, engineering, outdoor adventures, and many more.
1. How much may a teenage boy spend if he wants to attend a pre-college camp?A.$4,800. | B.$2,250. | C.$950. | D.$700. |
A.Michigan Tech Youth Programs. | B.The Road Less Traveled. |
C.Summer Discovery. | D.Cedar Lodge. |
A.They have a fixed price. |
B.They offer monthly classes. |
C.They provide many kinds of family activities. |
D.They help to get experiences in different fields. |
1. What is the man doing?
A.Making a reply. | B.Getting some advice. | C.Asking for information. |
A.Horse-riding. | B.Sailing. | C.Boating. |
A.On Friday. | B.On Saturday. | C.On Sunday. |
A.£425. | B.£480. | C.£525. |
1. What can we learn about the dance studios?
A.They are small. |
B.They offer rooms for drinks. |
C.They have high mirrors. |
A.It’s opposite the swimming pool. |
B.It’s beside the changing rooms. |
C.It’s behind the reception area. |
A.Fill in a form. |
B.Pay an annual fee. |
C.Get teachers’ permission. |
A.$20. | B.$21. | C.$200. |
A.See a movie. | B.Attend a concert. | C.Go to an exhibition. |
5 . For those who love the thrill of overhead fireworks, here is a chance to appreciate some fireworks shows. Some are one-night events, while others are part of multi-day carnivals.
Annual Carnival
The event is part of the annual fundraiser for the poor and free for all. It features an additional concert followed by a fireworks display at 7:30 pm on October 10 at Town Park at Point Lookout. On the same day at 8:30 pm, watch fireworks over the bay.
Empire State Fair
See fireworks at Nassau Live Center in Uniondale. The fair features the royal circus with many foreign animals, kid game shows, amusement rides and attractions from 7 pm to 10 pm on October 20. Admission is $ 10; free for children under 36 inches.
Memorial Fireworks Show
Watch fireworks at Firemen’s Memorial Field in Valley Stream. Gates open at 7 pm on November 1, lasting three days, and admission is $15 for all; $10 in advance, purchase your tickets at Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, Valley Stream Community Center or Valley Stream Village Hall.
Riverhead Raceway Celebration
There will be a kid race open at 5:30 pm and the fireworks opening ceremony starts at 6 pm on November 20. The fireworks shows begin at dusk at the Riverhead Raceway and last four days. Admission is $ 20 for adults; $10 for children aged 6-12; free for children aged 5 and under.
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1. Which event is part of the charity?A.Annual Carnival. |
B.Empire State Fair. |
C.Memorial Fireworks Show. |
D.Riverhead Raceway Celebration. |
A.It offers an outdoor concert. |
B.It features a fireworks show. |
C.It requires payment in advance. |
D.It includes animal performance. |
A.$25. | B.$30. | C.$45. | D.$60. |
6 . July is National Ice Cream Month. This means it is your civil duty to consume a spoon or two of the delicious treat daily. In 1984 the former US president Ronald Reagan designated July 17 as National Ice Cream Day in honor of the nutritious food. Here are some ice cream anecdotes (轶事) to keep you entertained while enjoying the creamy dessert.
Origin of ice cream
The first records of milk-based ice cream, made using heated milk, flour, and camphor (樟脑), come from China’s Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). But the Arabs are credited with inventing the delicious treat, using milk, sugar as ingredients in the 9th century. By the 10th century, the modern-day recipe with milk, cream and dried fruits was widely available in West Asian countries.
The frozen treat did not arrive in the US until 1744 when Maryland Governor Thomas Bladen served strawberry ice cream to guests. Now, Americans are the world’s largest consumers of ice cream, eating an average of 48 pints (品脱) per person every year.
Ice-cream related Guinness World Records
The frozen dessert’s popularity makes it a favorite for setting new Guinness World Records. The latest one was set in 2021 by the Ice Cream Lab pop-up at the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The temporary retail shop offered ice cream lovers 1,001 flavor options — setting a new world record for the most flavors offered.
Ice cream choice reveals personality traits
Most people believe their choice of ice cream flavor is due to taste preferences. But Dr. Alan Hirsch, founder of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, maintains it reflects the individual’s personality.
Vanilla ice cream fans are risk-takers who are great at relationships. Love chocolate ice cream? Then you are lively, charming, and slightly dramatic. Mint chocolate ice cream fans can be ambitious and argumentative. Surprisingly, those who enjoy the multi-colored rainbow sherbet (果汁冰糕) are labeled pessimists, while rocky road ice cream lovers are believed to be engaging speakers and even better listeners.
1. How many stages did ice cream experience before it arrived in the US?A.2. | B.3. | C.4. | D.5. |
A.Vanilla ice cream. | B.Chocolate ice cream. | C.Rainbow sherbet ice cream. | D.Rocky road ice cream. |
A.Fun tradition. | B.Cultural heritage. | C.Nutrition and health. | D.Celebrity anecdotes. |
7 . The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has picked some activities to help build confidence, independence and adaptability among youngsters.
Set yourself a physical challenge
Learn survival skills at Sani Resort on Greece’s Halkidiki coast. The activity is sponsored by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Lessons include ways of hiding outdoors, seeking routes, building boats and finding food in the wild.
Price: £33.50 per day, per person.
Spend time in nature
Head to Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge to experience about 6,200 acres of cloud forest in an excellent reserve of this country, flying through the treetops on the Sky Bike and Dragonfly Canopy Gondola. The tour is guided by Mashpi’s team of local naturalist guides.
Price: £1,030 per room per night, including transfers (换乘) from Quito and all meals and guided activities within the reserve. Out-of-Ecuador tourists need to pay for flying.
Travel somewhere new
It can be particularly rewarding for young people when they step out of their comfort zone. There’s nowhere better than the wilds of South Africa. Scott Dunn’s teen programme offers an African adventure with two unforgettable experiences to observe wild animals, including a trip to Marakele National Park.
Price: £6,000 a person.
Experience a digital detox (脱瘾)
Join Metropolitan Touring’s journey to the Galapagos Islands. Twin it with a digital switch-off, book day trips with expert guides, and travel around the active Sierra Negra volcano. Activities include heading to Santa Cruz Island on the hotel’s boat, diving and surfing.
Price: £2,730 per person, double occupancy, including all accommodation, return inter-island flights, tours and meals.
1. What is excluded from the charge for the travel to Mashpi Lodge?A.International flights. | B.Changes of vehicles. |
C.Touring in the reserve. | D.Diets during the travel. |
A.Spend time in nature. | B.Travel somewhere new. |
C.Experience a digital detox. | D.Set yourself a physical challenge. |
A.Enjoy a flexible tour. | B.Use special digital devices. |
C.Learn some survival skills. | D.Experience water sports. |
A.At 11:00 pm. | B.At 10:30 pm. | C.At 10:00 pm. |
A.He went to a concert. | B.He visited his cousin. | C.He attended a wedding. |
Science Isn’t Always Serious
Each December, a committee (委员会) in Sweden announce who will receive this year’s Nobel prizes. The people
But not all research is serious. In fact, some of it is quite silly. And it’s this silly research
Here are some examples that let us see
As with the proper Nobel prizes, every year there is a ceremony
This part of the ceremony
As for this year, what inspiring breakthroughs were announced at the event on Sept 13? Well, the winner of one of the prizes wrote a paper on how to create a cleaning product
So, as we can see, the awards aren’t given for the most scientifically important things in the world. But then again, what’s more important than having fun?