Do you know that over ten million American kids go to camp every summer? 1.Back then, before the air conditioner was invented, hot city summers were uncomfortable and even unhealthy for children, so escaping to the country for a few weeks became a popular trend.
Today, kids have different reasons for making camp a part of their lives, such as:
To meet new people
Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different states, or even different countries. It’s a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures. Michiko, 13, put it like this:“I loved camp. I met this girl name Manny who lives in New York (I live in New Jersey) and she is cool. 2. We taught each other words. We liked to swim in the pool a lot.”
To challenge yourself
3. Fresh challenges — like trying new sports, learning new crafts and games, or pushing yourself to achieve something — can be very rewarding. Take it from Arabella, 13, who told us: “ I went to summer camp and I passed my swimming test! I can hardly swim, so it was a big accomplishment (成就). 4. ”
To appreciate nature
There’s a great big natural world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is. 5. Getting out into the woods or mountains can give you a better understanding of how the web of life works.
A. Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy.
B. She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese.
C. I felt great afterwards.
D. It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork and tolerance(包容).
E. Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years.
F. When you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time.
G. Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn’t survive.
Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules…planning your next move...acting as a team member…these are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作) .
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. Which sharpens the hand-eye coordination (协调) needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it—some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to give people hope through soccer. He created a foundation (基金会) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.
1.The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can________.
A. describe life in an exciting way
B. turn real-life experiences into a play
C. make learning life skills more interesting
D. change people’s views of sporting events
2.Iribarne’s goal of forming the foundation is to _______.
A. bring fun to poor kids
B. provide soccer balls for children
C. give poor kids a chance for a better life
D. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids
3.What can be learned from the passage?
A. Games benefit people all their lives.
B. Sports can get all athletes together.
C. People are advised to play games for fun.
D. Sports increase a country’s competitiveness.
Neighbors play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyle, friends, and social habits can have a strong influence on our lives. So it’s a good idea to get along well with neighbors and build a better relationship that will last for many years to come. But how should you get along with your neighbors?
When you hear of a special need you can meet, do it, such as sitting with a sick child while your neighbor goes to work or taking an elderly parent to a doctor’s appointment when their car won’t start.
If you hear that someone close by is ill, has an accident, or is out of work, give him or her a hot meal or a fresh dessert. Your kindness will add a special feeling during a difficult time. If your neighbor is cutting down a tree or building a doghouse, offer helping hands to him or her. There is no better way to build relationships. Besides, you never know when the favor might be returned.
Exchange holiday cards, gifts or traditions. Invite your neighbors over for a cup of coffee or lunch. A backyard barbecue can be a great way to share food and fun. If they’ve watched your kids grow up or been concerned about your family events, they may want to share these special events.
Plan a party. Invite all your neighbors to your party. Planning and carrying out the activity helps everyone to know and understand each other.
Your neighbors are like your family in many ways since you have to live with them, or near them for a long time. Appreciate their strong points and ignore weak points, and everyone will get along well.
1.The purpose of the first paragraph is to___________.
A. introduce how you can get along well with your friends
B. explain the importance of getting along well with your neighbors
C. show how to make friends with your new neighbors
D. list the advantages of building strong family relationships
2.According to the passage, to build a good relationship with your neighbors, you should _____.
A. try to give them a helping hand
B. do housework for them when they are sick
C. give them a good job if they’re out of work
D. lend them money when their parents are ill
3.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Tips on how to form a healthy lifestyle．
B. The best way to form good habits．
C .The importance of being helpful．
D. Tips on how to get along with your neighbors．
4.This passage most probably belongs to__________.
A. a physical science magazine B. the travel news
C. a magazine of social life D. the technology news
Verbier language school
Beginner? Fluent? Young? Young at heart? VLS can help you learn or improve your language skills in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with fun, professional teachers.
What we offer:
·Individual (个人) and group French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Swedish lessons for children and adults.
·Exam preparation for TEFL, TOEFL, IELTS, Common Entrance, GCSE.
·Summer course.
·Translation services.
·Summer immersion (浸泡式) camps—language and activities including cooking, performances, art and crafts, walking, biking, various sports etc. 9am—4pm (lunch included)
·Winter immersion camps—language and skiing. 9am—4pm (lunch included)
Course + prices (Prices shown are for 1 hour lessons, per student):
Private lessons | 90 dollars |
Semi-private (2 people) | 50 dollars |
Group lessons (3-6 people) | 30 dollars |
Private—one-to-one tuition focusing on the individual needs of the student.
Group—learn in a relaxed and fun environment.
Maximum of 6 students per group so there are still plenty of chances to ask questions.
Children—learning with fun and games in private or group lessons.
Corporate—arrange private or group classes for your company aimed at your specific needs.
Conditions
·If registering by phone and email, classes are not confirmed(确认) until a deposit(定金) has been received via the bank or Paypal. Please contact us for bank details.
·Payment for the classes must be paid in full in advance or at each lessons.
·Students must complete a test at their first lesson to make sure of their level.
Contact us
By post: Verbier Language School, Centre de l’Etoile, Case Postal 475, Rue de M dran 6, 1936 Verbier, Switzerland
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1.In the first paragraph, “Young at heart” refers to ___________.
A. optimistic people B. people with a strong heart
C. old professional teachers D. the elderly people
2. It can be inferred that IELTS is _________.
A. a language course B. a language test
C. a sports competition D. a summer camp
3. John and his father both attend the Group lessons to learn German. They learn two hours each day. How much do they need to pay per day?
A. 200 dollars B. 180 dollars C. 120 dollars D. 60 dollars
4. In their first lesson, students are required to _______.
A. report their interest B. take an exam
C. complete a form D. pay by credit card
One day a man found a cocoon（茧）of a butterfly in the forest. He sat there for several hours and watched the butterfly. Suddenly a small opening appeared, and the butterfly made its great effort to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no further.
So the man decided to help the butterfly. He cut off the remaining bit of the cocoon so that the butterfly could come out easily. But to his surprise, the butterfly got a heavy body and very small wings when it came out of the cocoon.
The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that the body would grow smaller at any moment and the wings would become larger and be able to fly. But neither happened. In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling（爬）around with a heavy body and small wings. It was never able to fly.
The man was in his kindness, but he did not understand the nature rules. Before the butterfly came out of the cocoon, fluid（流体）from its body must be forced into its wings, and then it would be ready for flying. It must have a hard struggle to get through the small opening to get its freedom from the cocoon.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go through our life without any difficulties, it would make us fail. We would not be as strong as we could have been; we could never fly.
1.What was the butterfly doing at the beginning of the story?
A. It was trying to make a cocoon for itself.
B. It was struggling to get out of its cocoon.
C. It was flying among the trees in the forest.
D. It was crawling around quietly on the ground.
2. What do you think of the man?
A. Patient but cruel. B. Careful and wise. C. Kind but unwise. D. Brave and funny.
3.What does the last paragraph tell us?
A. Struggles are sometimes necessary in our life.
B. Nothing is difficult if we put our heart into it.
C. Every good deed will come back with a good result.
D. The greatest happiness in the world is to help others.
4.What is the best title for the story?
A. The love for the cocoon. B. The joy of helping each other.
C. The lesson of the cocoon. D. The expectation for the butterfly.
Homelessness is a huge problem all over the world. It’s said that each day there are about one million people on the streets in the US. It is a serious problem which should be effectively(有效地).
There are main reasons for people leaving their homes: poverty and less affordable houses bad economic conditions. Living without a home people main targets of violence activities and these homeless people have to face the following .
They have to move , carrying their belongings, which makes difficult to help them. They have limited to bathrooms and restrooms and are forced to live in dirty conditions, making them easy to be attacked by . They have limited access to health-care facilities in case of emergency(紧急情况), and no access to education as they have no money. They are often badly treated by society, makes them unfriendly, often ending up being involved(被卷入) in activities connected with crime like selling drugs or guns.
Homelessness is not that happened suddenly --- it has been in the country for . The society usually those living on the street to be mentally(精神上) ill sometimes. This belief is partially true. Most of them are people just like you and me.
The government is doing it can to help but it is not enough, so the ordinary citizens have to help it’s possible. There are various organizations, such as charity organizations that are working all the time to help them and the united efforts have helped of people return to their normal lifestyle. However, there is still a long way to go a better situation is created for all the homeless.
1.A. going B. working C. playingD. living
2.A. worked outB. concerned withC. dealt withD. made up
3.A. oneB. severalC. twoD. three
4.A. according to B. because ofC. in addition toD. as to
5.A. makes B. takesC. hasD. gives
6.A. challengesB. difficultiesC. activitiesD. punishments
7.A. outB. quicklyC. about D. personally
8.A. thatB. which C. whoD. it
9.A. accessB. rightC. timeD. approach
10.A. robbersB. polices C. disastersD. diseases
11.A. seldomB. almostC. hardlyD. ever
12.A. thatB. what C. whichD. it
13.A. anything B. somethingC. nothingD. everything
14.A. weeksB. daysC. secondsD. decades
15.A. believesB. judgesC. makesD. lets
16.A. commonB. ordinaryC. normalD. usual
17.A. anyB. allC. everyD. none
18.A. whateverB. howeverC. whicheverD. whenever
19.A. millionB. millionsC. hundredD. thousand
20.A. whenB. afterC. beforeD. unless
