Question

Teen Climbing Camp 2010

This 5－day climbing camp is suitable for youth between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest and love for rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Even within a range of abilities, participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally.

Rock Dimensions, camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy interaction between participants, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth.

DATES FOR 2010

June 29－July 3

July 27－July 31

LOCATION

Climbing Tower at Footsloggers (downtown Boone, NC)

Linville Gorge and Table Rock area (Pisgah National Forest)

Local climbing areas near Boone (National Park Service)

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Participants will meet Rock Dimensions guides at our location at Footsloggers in Boone each morning at 8：00 am, and at the end of the day between 4：30 and 5：00 pm each day. Transportation to and from activity sites is provided. Rock Dimensions will provide all climbing items, including a safety rope, a helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun cream, etc.

PRE－CAMP PLANNING

Participants will receive the following information in their registration(注册) packet：

Medical Form

Liability Agreement

Clothing / Equipment List

Directions

COST

$575/person

$325/person for half a week (first 3 days)

It includes a Rock Dimensions T－shirt.

Anyone interested in participating in just the last two days of camp should call to discuss pricing and necessary skills/experience.

1. What can we infer from the text?

A. Some experience is required of the participants.

B. It'll be hard for teens to experience the climbing.

C. Parents are required to stay with their children.

D. Guides will talk about the prices with parents.

2. According to the text, Rock Dimensions camps will________.

A. impress participants deeply

B. provide a few competitions

C. help participants set life goals

D. check the records of personal growth

3. You cannot join Rock Dimensions camps on________.

A. June 29               B. July 2  C. July 26               D. July 30

4. What do participants need to bring with them?

A. A safety rope.   B. A helmet. 

C. Climbing shoes.  D. Appropriate clothing.

5. If Paul wants to participate from July 27 to July 29 and his brother from July 27 to July 31, it will cost them ________.

A. 575 dollars            B. 650 dollars

C. 900 dollars            D. 1,150 dollars

Answer 1

1. 解析：选B。推理判断题。根据第一段的“Even within a range of abilities, participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally”可推知，攀岩活动对青少年来说不是一件轻而易举的事。

2. 解析：选A。细节理解题。由第二段的“Rock Dimensions, camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience...”可知，这次活动将会给参与者留下深刻的印象。

3. 解析：选C。细节理解题。根据Dates for 2010部分中的日期可知，C项正确。

4. 解析：选D。细节理解题。由PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES部分的“Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing...”可知，参加攀岩活动需要自带合适的衣服。

5. 解析：选C。计算题。由DATES FOR 2010部分的July 27－July 31及COST部分的$575/person和$325/person for half a week (first 3 days)可知，保罗参加前三天的活动要支付325美元，他的兄弟参加全部五天的活动要支付575美元，共计900美元。