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Founded in 1966Seacampthe first program dedicated to the education of youth in marine(海洋的) sciencesis the result of a cooperative effort of parentsscientistsbusinessmen and camp leaders.Preservation practices and a respect for the marine environment are the philosophy of the Seacamp.

Seacamp’s tropical marine location in the lower Florida Keys enables it to offer a truly unique marine science program.This program is the heart of Seacamp.Young scientists participate in a variety of courses under the guidance of academically trained marine science instructors and biologists.All science activities include studies in both the field and the laboratory.Each session,140 to 160 campers come to Seacampmostly from the USbut also from across the world.There are about 30 international campers each summer from an average of twelve countries.Many Seacamp program graduates have gone on to careers as environmental educators and marine scientists.

One of Seacamp’s unique aspects is that campers create their schedules.In addition to science classescampers choose from a variety of programs to ensure that there is something interesting and exciting for everyone.Campers interested in journalism may work on the camp newspaperSEASCOPEwhich is published periodically during camp sessions.Arts activities are also included.Photography allows campers to take home memories of friendswildlifeand underwater experiences.

Seacamp teaches the fun and skills of sailing.It’s an excellent way for future marine scientists to become familiar with the windstides and currents that are of primary concern in oceanography.Basic Red Cross certification is offered to beginners in sailing.The Red Cross course in advanced lifesaving is taught at Seacamp.The course is designed to increase the campers’ ability to recognize and avoid dangerous water conditions and practices and to use self?rescue skills to get out of dangerous situations.

Parents may bring campers by car to Big Pine Key.Counselors(辅导员) also meet participants at the Miami International Airport on the opening day of camp and accompany them to Big Pine Key on a bus.The fee for round?trip service is $90.To join the Seacamp adventureinterested campers should contact Seacamp for an application.

We love to talk about campFor more information or to ask any questions you might haveplease give our friendly staff a call and we’ll be glad to help!

1.According to the textSeacamp is designed to help campers ________.

Ahave a good time at the seaside

Bdevelop a sense of marine protection

Cmake a further study about sea life

Dcomplete a course about marine wildlife

2.It can be learned from Paragraph 3 and 4 that ________.

ASeacamp offers many programs apart from science classes

BSeacamp is responsible for training marine scientists

Cbeginners in sailing should learn the advanced Red Cross course

DSeacamp provides traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts

3.The main purpose of the text is to ________.

Aattract the young to Seacamp

Bpresent Seacampers’ experiences

Cintroduce the programs of Seacamp

Dexplain the aim of Seacamp

 

【答案】

1.B

2.A

3.A

【解析】

1.

解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Preservation practices and a respect for the marine environment are the philosophy of the Seacamp.”可知,这个度假营主要是培养青少年的海洋环保意识。

2.2】 A

解析 推理判断题。根据第三、四段的内容可知,Seacamp不仅提供有关自然科学方面的课程,也有一些像航海、急救这样的课程。

3.3】 A

解析 写作意图题。本文介绍了一个度假营的活动,目的是吸引青少年来参加。

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