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We provide summer English courses and you will enjoy learning about American culture and improve your English. The courses last for 4 weeks. They start at the beginning of July and August. Our teachers are very experienced. They teach English classes for 4 hours a day. You can choose between small groups of 2 or 3, or larger groups of up to 15. We provide weekly tests to see the progress you’re making with your language skills. We also provide books and other materials.

As well as learning English, we want you to experience life in the USA. You live with an American family and take part in American life. You have meals with them and do some activities with them, too. This is the most interesting part of the course. Many families create friendships with the students. Of course, if you prefer, we can arrange hotel accommodation.

Of course, you can do many things in Los Angeles. Every day we have activities after class. You can choose to take trips to Hollywood, Disneyland or the famous beaches around LA. You can also go to various shopping centres, sports centres, movies and concerts. There are also weekend visits organized to San Francisco and other places of interest in California.

Well, if you’re interested, please fill in our application form where you will also find our list of prices. The course must be paid for one month before it begins.

1. How long do the English courses last?

A. 4 days. B. 2 weeks. C. 3 weeks. D. 4 weeks.

2.Why do organizers (组织者) advise students to live with American families?

A. Students are not rich enough to live in hotels.

B. Students can have meals with American families.

C. Students can experience life in the USA.

D. Students can teach American how to cook Chinese food

3.What’s the title of Paragraph 3?

A. Teaching

B. Accommodation and Food

C. Sightseeing and Other Activities

D. The Famous Beaches Around LA

4.What’s the passage about?

A. A description of an English book.

B. A description of an English course.

C. A description of life in Los Angeles.

D. A description of weekend visits to San Francisco.

1.D 2.C 3.C 4.B 【解析】本短文对summer English courses做了具体说明。首先对文化课程的开设及学习方式做了介绍。接着又详细解说这个课程的实践部分——安排了走进美国家庭和社会的活动。之后,是报名参加等事宜。 1.从第一段第二句话中,得知。 2.从第二段第一句话中,得知。 3.本段都是一些课外的活动,包括观光、旅游、购物、运动...
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