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There is plenty for kids and teens to do in the Syracuse area during the summer, including some great educational opportunities. Here are the top four. Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp The zoo offers separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 am to 12:30 pm, and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7th and 8th grades will have half a day from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps feature numerous educational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August 19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members. Active Learning Services at Christian Brothers Academy From August 1 to August 5, Christian Brothers Academy will host Active Learning Services from USA Chess. Topics of learning will include Chess Camp (age 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program (age 8-15). Chess Camp promises improved chess skills through chess instructors utilizing demo (演示) boards and historic games. Half day sessions will cost $280 for the Computer Camps. A full day of Chess costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camps cost $430. Syracuse University Summer College From July 5th to August 12th, Syracuse University will host pre-college programs for high school students. The Summer College will offer a wide variety of programs including architecture, engineering and computer science, public communications, and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by the teachers of Syracuse University and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2325 to $7642. The Sheldon Institute at SUNY Oswego The State University of New York will hold two-week educational enrichment programs for students entering grades2-4 from July 25 to August 5. Children will have a set program featuring art, science, technology, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable application is available. |
1. If a preschool boy and his 8th-grade brother attend the Zoo Camps, they should pay _______. |
A. $264 B. $275 C. $295 D. It depends. |
2. When should a child start to attend the Zoo Camps? |
A. On July 10 B. On July 15. C. On August 14. D. On August 19 |
3. What do we know about the Chess Camp from the passage? |
A. Children can learn improved chess skills through it. B. Only children aged 8-15 can attend it. C. Whole day sessions will cost $250 for it. D. It will last for two weeks. |
4. Where can children attend the largest number of programs with low cost? |
A. Christian Brothers Academy B. The Sheldon Institute C. Rosamond Gifford Zoo D. Syracuse University |
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Hawaii"s Big Island Nickname: Hawaii"s Island of Adventure Size: 4,028 square miles Population: 148,677.The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west. Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year round (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights) Highest Peak: Mauna kea,13,796 feet Agriculture: Hawaii"s agricultural products are mainly grown and processed On the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya. Lodging: 9,655 rooms total;Nightly rates range from$35 to$5,000. Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side. Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as numerous resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis. Resources: Call(800)648-2441 to order a video poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See WWW.Bigisland,org for updated information. Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast. |
1. The passage is intended to be read by _____. |
A. tourists B. businessmen C. students D. immigrants |
2. The average population per square mile on the island is about _____. |
A. 28 B. 32 C. 44 D. 37 |
3. What does the underlined part "expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights" mean? |
A. Things are easy to lose weight at higher places. B. Dropping things from higher places is expected. C. Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places. D. Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places. |
4. Which is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island? |
A. By train. B. By air. C. By rental car. D. By taxi. |
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● Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food 9:00-9:45a.m. Blue Tent Panelists(成员): Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer. Hosted by Denise Gray, science writer for The New York Times. How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics. ● Sports writing: For the Love of the Game 9:50-10:35a.m. Blue Tent Panelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape. Hosted by William C. Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times. Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news. ● The Art of the Review 11:15-12:00a.m. Green Tent Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler. Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review. How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review. ● New York Writers, New York Stories 3:00-3:45p.m. Green Tent Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss. |
1. If you like sports writing, you will most probably______. |
A. go to Blue Tent at 11:15a.m. B. enjoy Jami Bernard"s talk C. listen to Christine Brennan D. attend the Art of the Review |
2. Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of _____. |
A. The Art of the Review B. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food C. New York Writers, New York Stories D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game |
3. We can learn from the text that ______. |
A. sports writers are a type of audience B. New York Times is a gold mine company C. Denise Grady will discuss political policy D. book reviews may affect book sales |
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BRITAIN is a popular tourist place. But tours of the country have pros and cons. GOOD NEWS Free museums. No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities. Pop music. Britain is the only country to rival (与…匹敌) the US on this score. Black cabs. London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them at weekends or night. Choice of food. Visitors can find everything from Ethiopian to Swedish restaurants. Fashion. Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too. BAD NEWS Poor service."It"s part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced," says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton University"s International Tourism Research Center. Poor public transport. Trains and buses are promised to defeat the keenest tourists, although the over crowded London tube is inexplicably (难以理解的) popular. Lack of languages. Speaking slowly and clearly may not get many foreign visitors very far, even in the tourist traps (圈套). Rain. Still in the number one complaint. No air-conditioning. So that even splendidly hot summers become as unbearable as the downpours. Overpriced hotels. The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark. Licensing hours. Alcohol (酒) is in short supply after pm even in"24-hour cities". |
1. What do tourists complain most? |
A. Poor service. B. Poor public transport. C. Rain. D. Overpriced hotels. |
2. What do we learn about pop music in Britain and the US through this passage? |
A. Pop music in Britain is better than that in the US. B. Pop music in Britain is as good as that in the US. C. Pop music in Britain is worse than that in the US. D. Pop music in Britain is quite different from that in the US. |
3. When is alcohol not able to get? |
A. At 9: 00 pm B. At 0: 00 pm C. At : 00 pm D. At 2: 00 pm |
4. Which of the following is true according to the passage? |
A. You have to pay to visit the museums. B. It"s very cheap to travel by taxi there. C. You cannot find Chinese food there. D. The public transport is poor there. |
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Hi, everybody! Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore! Now let me introduce to you some of the new film books in our store. Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai. Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French cinema: students and teachers, specialists and fans, and so on. Maybe you are Indian film fans and star-chasers. Then here is Encyclopedia ( 百科全书 ) of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood. If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British cinema. This book contains a good many nice pictures. In our bookstore, you can also find books about Mexican, Japanese, Australian, German and Italian films. Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here! |
1. The speaker of the passage is most probably ______. |
A. the author of 25 New Takes B. a tourist in the cinema bookstore C. the manager of the cinema bookstore D. a reader of Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |
2. How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the film books? |
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Nine. |
3. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage? |
A. Indian cinema is second only to Hollywood. B. The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars. C. Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States. D. The French Cinema Book covers over a century"s French films. |
4. The purpose of the speaker is ______. |
A. to satisfy the customers" various tastes B. to keep the authors in the cinema bookstore C. to offer the tourists chances to meet the film stars D. to mm the readers into film producers |
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It"s summer movie time again. And heroes are ready to try their strength and magic on the silver screen. Check out our list of four films that look most promising to young audience.
Harry potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Release Date: June 4 Story: It"s the summer before Harry Potter"s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A shadow is hanging over Hogwarts. A dangerous murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped the Wizards" Prison. And he broke out to fulfill one task to kill Harry Potter. |
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