About the Conference

The Athletic Business Conference & Expo is a premier educational event for athletic, fitness and recreation professionals. Through thought-provoking（发人深省的） seminars（研究会）, outstanding keynotes, a various trade show and great networking, attendees get the latest information on building, managing, operating and marketing sports, recreation and fitness facilities and programs.

The 2007 conference and trade show will take place at the Orange County Convention Center, Nov. 29~DeC．1 in Orlando.

Conference Seminars and Workshops

Wednesday, Nov. 28, through Saturday, Dec. 1．Workshops will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, while seminars will be held Nov. 29~Dec.1．A complete seminar schedule will be available in July.

Golf Classic, Tours

The ABC Golf Classic and tours of area sports and recreation facilities will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Welcome Reception

Thursday, Nov.29．Location to be announced.

Cost

* Workshops, tours, CEUs and the Golf Classic have an additional cost.

* $ 395 first person.

* $ 340 per person for 2^nd and 3^rd person from the same organization. k+s-5#u 

* Multi-attendee discount: $ 160 per person for each additional person（4^th and beyond） from the same organization.

Note: To receive multi-attendee discount, all attendees from the same organization must register at the same time and pay with one check or credit card. Workshops, tours, CEUS and the Golf Classic have an additional cost.

The above advertisement most probably appears in ______.

       A．November       B．June  C．July  D．September

When should you arrive at the site of the conference if you want to attend the seminars?

A．On Wednesday.       B．On Thursday.   C．On Friday.       D．On Saturday.

A party of 3 people and a registered party of 6 people will have to pay ____ in total for the admission.

A．1075 B．1555 C．2630 D．3555

______, is most probably interested in this advertisement?

       A．The person, who majors in Sports Education in university

       B．The person, who is considering losing some weight these days

       C．The person, who does cleaning work in a barber shop

       D．The person, who is going to invest in a recreation center

These days no car show is complete without an electric car, and the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, US, which ran from January 10 to 23, was no exception.

Among the fully electric vehicles on display were the Ford Focus Electric and the Honda Fit EV. BMW and Volvo also had prominent displays at the show, proving that they can produce practical, yet spacious family-oriented electric cars.

Industry insiders at the show claimed that more efficient batteries, improved performance and greater consumer acceptance could make 2011 the “year of electric car”.

It’s long been clear that electric cars score heavily for convenience. They are, for instance, much easier to maintain than gasoline-powered cars. When the battery runs out, you simply replace it or recharge it, just like you would for a cell phone or a laptop.

This is also a much cheaper method than filling your tank with gasoline. Better yet, electric cars don’t emit exhaust fumes. As a result, they don’t produce environmentally damaging greenhouse gases.

It appears that improved technology is making electric cars and their maintenance much more user-friendly. So, what are the obstacles which are preventing electric cars from becoming popular and fashionable?

Home charging for electric cars could be extremely convenient for users. However, it is also a potential obstacle. For a start, installing charging stations in owners’ homes will be a challenge, particularly for those who have to park several blocks away from their homes.

Also, charging the car’s battery still takes quite a long time. It may be some time yet before you can recharge an electric car in the same time as you can refill your gas tank.

Another problem is that many electric vehicles have limited ranges that may only allow for journeys of 50 miles (80 km) or less between charges. In cases where a driver wishes to charge the car primarily at home (perhaps overnight), this limits their daily driving to the range of their vehicle.

This may be one reason why hybrid cars are now becoming more popular. A hybrid car has more than one energy source, usually a traditional gasoline fuel tank and an electric battery. It’s like a more practical version of an electric car: It’s greener than a conventional vehicle, with fewer CO2 emissions, yet it also doubles as a conventional vehicle.

“I would say that hybrid is a transition to fully electronic,” Road and Track magazine editor Richard Horman told Detroit News during the show. “The trend is for lighter, smarter, more economical cars. Of course, electronic vehicles are meant to be that way.”

This sounds promising, particularly in light of the fact that the show featured more electric cars from big manufacturers than ever before.

However, it seems that the technology associated with electric cars is not yet able to fully meet people’s expectations. Don’t expect gasoline-powered cars to disappear from roads just yet.

1. What made electric cars more convenient?   

A. Easier maintenance.                  B. High scores on the show.

C. Practicality and large space.            D. Much lower prices.

2. Which of the following could NOT act as a potential obstacle of electric cars?

A. It is rough work to install charging stations at home.

B. It is time-consuming to charge the batteries.

C. The ranges between charges are limited.

D. There’s no need to fill the tank with petrol.

3.In Paragraph 10, the underlined word “hybrid” is probably closest in meaning to ________.

A. gasoline       B. electric           C. combined     D. separated

4.The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to_________.

A. introduce the 2011 Auto Show in US    B. get readers informed of electric cars

C. comment on different types of cars      D. advertise for electric cars

Summer camps provide boys and girls with a great summer experience. Whether you are seeking a traditional camp or an adventurous camp, there is a summer camp for you!

1. Camp Voyageur

Adventure Camp: Canoeing, Wilderness

Boys’ camp, operated since 1951 by the Erdmann family. Full in-camp program of land and water sports but 4 weeks or so will be spent paddling, hiking & camping at the nearby BWCA Wilderness. One trip leader stays with four campers. American Camping Associated Accredited. Address:

PO Box 420

Ely, Minnesota 55731

USA

(800) 950-7291

2. Rockbrook Camp for Girls

Girls Only — Overnight Camp

Rockbrook is a traditional overnight summer camp for girls located in the mountains of North Carolina. Established in 1921, it offers a diverse program of horseback riding, outdoor adventures, white water rafting, crafts and more. Girls ages 6-16 attend for 2-, 3- or 4-week sessions. Address:

4000 Greenville Highway

Brevard, North Carolina 28712

USA

(828) 884-6151

3. Glen Helen EcoCamp

Coed — Day and Overnight Camp

Choose from a variety of five-day-long overnight and day camps in the midst of a l,000-acre nature park with on-site raptor (猛禽) center. It features hands-on ＆ fun educational programming with trained naturalists. Camp sizes kept under 12. Day camps $180, overnights $275. Ages 5-l5. June 16-July 25. Address:

1075 St. Rte. 343

Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

USA

(800) 538-4893

4. Backyard History Day Camp

Coed — Day Camp

Heritage House is featuring a series of 7 summer day camps, from July 8 till August 19. The camps are for children ages 6-12 and run from 9:30-3:30 on Wednesdays. Camps cost $20 per child/day if you register & pay by June 8 and $25 per child/day after. Each day features a different theme! Address:

11 Old Slys Rd

Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4T6

Canada

(613) 283-8560

60. How long will Camp Voyageur last?

A. Five days.                                                  B. At most seven weeks.

C. Two weeks.                                                 D. At least four weeks.

61. Sixteen-year old Mary loves adventures in nature. Which number could she dial?

A. (800) 950-7291.                                      B. (800) 538-4893.

C. (828) 884-6151.                                       D. (613) 283-8560.

62. Susan always dreams of becoming another Charles Darwin when she grows up. Which camp would interest her most?

A. Camp Voyageur.       B. Glen Helen EcoCamp.

C. Rockbrook Camp for Girls.                           D. Backyard History Day Camp.

63. How is Backyard History Day Camp different from other camps?

A. It is in Canada.                                            B. It offers a 5% discount.

C. It is for both boys and girls.                          D. Campers gather on Sundays.

About the Conference

The Athletic Business Conference & Expo is a premier educational event for athletic, fitness and recreation professionals. Through thought-provoking（发人深省的） seminars（研究会）, outstanding keynotes, a various trade show and great networking, attendees get the latest information on building, managing, operating and marketing sports, recreation and fitness facilities and programs.

The 2007 conference and trade show will take place at the Orange County Convention Center, Nov. 29~DeC．1 in Orlando.

Conference Seminars and Workshops

Wednesday, Nov. 28, through Saturday, Dec. 1．Workshops will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, while seminars will be held Nov. 29~Dec.1．A complete seminar schedule will be available in July.

Golf Classic, Tours

The ABC Golf Classic and tours of area sports and recreation facilities will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Welcome Reception

Thursday, Nov.29．Location to be announced.

Cost

* Workshops, tours, CEUs and the Golf Classic have an additional cost.

* $ 395 first person.

* $ 340 per person for 2^nd and 3^rd person from the same organization.

* Multi-attendee discount: $ 160 per person for each additional person（4^th and beyond） from the same organization.

Note: To receive multi-attendee discount, all attendees from the same organization must register at the same time and pay with one check or credit card. Workshops, tours, CEUS and the Golf Classic have an additional cost.

64．The above advertisement most probably appears in ______.

A．November B．June C．July D．September

65．When should you arrive at the site of the conference if you want to attend the seminars?

A．On Wednesday.　 B．On Thursday.　　　 C．On Friday.　　　　　 D．On Saturday.

66．A party of 3 people and a registered party of 6 people will have to pay ____ in total for the admission.

A．1075　　　　　　　　　 B．1555　　　　　　　　　 C．2630　　　　　　　　　 D．3555

67．______, is most probably interested in this advertisement?

A．The person, who majors in Sports Education in university

B．The person, who is considering losing some weight these days

C．The person, who does cleaning work in a barber shop

D．The person, who is going to invest in a recreation center

These days no car show is complete without an electric car, and the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, US, which ran from January 10 to 23, was no exception.
Among the fully electric vehicles on display were the Ford Focus Electric and the Honda Fit EV. BMW and Volvo also had prominent displays at the show, proving that they can produce practical, yet spacious family-oriented electric cars.
Industry insiders at the show claimed that more efficient batteries, improved performance and greater consumer acceptance could make 2011 the “year of electric car”.
It’s long been clear that electric cars score heavily for convenience. They are, for instance, much easier to maintain than gasoline-powered cars. When the battery runs out, you simply replace it or recharge it, just like you would for a cell phone or a laptop.
This is also a much cheaper method than filling your tank with gasoline. Better yet, electric cars don’t emit exhaust fumes. As a result, they don’t produce environmentally damaging greenhouse gases.
It appears that improved technology is making electric cars and their maintenance much more user-friendly. So, what are the obstacles which are preventing electric cars from becoming popular and fashionable?
Home charging for electric cars could be extremely convenient for users. However, it is also a potential obstacle. For a start, installing charging stations in owners’ homes will be a challenge, particularly for those who have to park several blocks away from their homes.
Also, charging the car’s battery still takes quite a long time. It may be some time yet before you can recharge an electric car in the same time as you can refill your gas tank.
Another problem is that many electric vehicles have limited ranges that may only allow for journeys of 50 miles (80 km) or less between charges. In cases where a driver wishes to charge the car primarily at home (perhaps overnight), this limits their daily driving to the range of their vehicle.
This may be one reason why hybrid cars are now becoming more popular. A hybrid car has more than one energy source, usually a traditional gasoline fuel tank and an electric battery. It’s like a more practical version of an electric car: It’s greener than a conventional vehicle, with fewer CO2 emissions, yet it also doubles as a conventional vehicle.
“I would say that hybrid is a transition to fully electronic,” Road and Track magazine editor Richard Horman told Detroit News during the show. “The trend is for lighter, smarter, more economical cars. Of course, electronic vehicles are meant to be that way.”
This sounds promising, particularly in light of the fact that the show featured more electric cars from big manufacturers than ever before.
However, it seems that the technology associated with electric cars is not yet able to fully meet people’s expectations. Don’t expect gasoline-powered cars to disappear from roads just yet.
【小题1】 What made electric cars more convenient?