If you’re looking for the place that has everything, there’s only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.

The World of Theatre: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!

The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance sports found anywhere.

The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you’ll find it in New York.

The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s a roast Beijing duck (北京烤鸭) in Chinatown, lasagna in Little Italy, or the finest French coqauvin found anywhere, there’s a world of great taste waiting for you in New York.

The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue of Liberty (自由女神像)? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park? Only in New York!

1.Which of the following programmes can a visitor have only in New York?

A. To enjoy roast Beijing duck.

B. To taste the finest French coqauvin.

C. To spend an evening with Beethoven.

D. To see the Statue of Liberty.

2.What the writer really wanted to do is to ________.

A. try to persuade readers to pay a visit to New York

B. give readers some information about New York

C. supply readers with some wonderful programmes in New York

D. help readers to get a better understanding of New York

About us

Summer Camps offer many programs that develop athletic skills, teamwork and healthy habits to kids. We create a safe and noncompetitive environment for learning and making friends. Our counselors(指导老师) are required to complete much training. Directors and head counselors are certified in CPR (心肺复苏)and First Aid and so on.

Full-day Camp (ages 6-13)

A typical camp starts with soccer, kickball, basketball or field games. After lunch, the kids do three activities. Depending on location, there are swimming, science and nature, arts and crafts, rope courses.

Li'1 Rascals Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Preschoolers get all the fun of full-day camp in half the time. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games and relays. Each week has different themes. All participants must be able to be taught to use a patty(便壶).

Specialty(专长) camps (ages 14-16)

These specialty camps build many athletes. Our experienced staff will help your child be excellent in his or her favorite sport.

·Tennis ·Basketball ·Soccer ·Dance ·Cheerleading

Fee: $120

Contact Information

Call: 068-990-3224; E-mail: summercampsforkids@hotmail.com or Write to: 125 Seventh

Avenue South New York, NY 10014

What the parents from last year say about the camps:

“All the activities were perfect. My son definitely wants to return next year and I will recommend the camp to others.” —Kate

“I think this is one of the best camps that my children have attended. The counselors and directors are enthusiastic and friendly. The programs are excellent and it is the only camp that they ask to go back to.” —Jack

“My children had an excellent time at your camp. I was very impressed by both your friendly, helpful counselors and directors and the excellent way that the entire camp was organized and run. I will consider next year! Many thanks.” —Mary

1.What do you know from the passage?

A. The camps are free for little children.

B. There are mainly three activities at Full-day Camp.

C. Specialty camps are only open to young athletes.

D. The counselors at Summer Camps all have rich experience.

2.The children in Summer Camps may do the following EXCEPT ________.

A. learn how to make a small beautiful house

B. know how to survive in the wild

C. take part in arts and crafts activities

D. dance together with other children

3.Children who join Li’1 Rascals Day Camp must _________.

A. go home alone

B. express themselves clearly

C. receive a complete physical examination

D. go to the toilet by themselves

4.How did the parents feel about the camp?

A. Satisfied. B. Bored.

C. Excited. D. Terrible.

5.It can be known from the parents that ______.

A. the spaces of Summer Camps are limited

B. the workers at the camps are responsible ones

C. the campground of Summer Camps are tidy and comfortable

D. Kate’s son will attend the camps with his friends next time

It's hard being an astronaut's son. I mean, everybody expects you to be special or ________. But I’m just a common student, and I' m common in all kinds of ball games, too.

I often wonder ________ my father ever had a son like me. He' s so special and so good at ________. So I used to dream about doing something special to make him ________ me.

In one class, my teacher ________ a Father' s Day essay contest to us. He also told us the winners' essays would ________ in front of all the parents and students. After school I walked home, ________ my father, who I would write about in my essay.

I still remember he stayed by my side in the ________ when I was a little kid and had an awful dream. He surprised me ________ a new puppy dog at my eighth birthday party. He sat and tried to explain the meaning of life to me when Grandpa Bob died. To me, he wasn't a world-famous astronaut, just my dad.

I wrote about all these ________ in my essay. One of our classmates said, "I believe you'll win the contest, David. You're the only one in our school who ________ write about being the son of an astronaut. "I shrugged(耸肩). I hadn' t shown anyone the essay, but now I ________ hoped I wouldn't win. I didn't want to win just because my father was an astronaut.

I won the second prize. ________ I finished reading my essay, the whole school applauded(鼓掌). I saw my father blowing his nose. I went back to my seat. Dad nodded to ________, cleared his throat, and put his hand on my shoulder. "Son, this is the most ________ moment of my life," he said. It was the proudest moment of my life, too. Maybe I'll never be a great hero or win a Nobel Prize, but just then, it was enough just to be my father' s son.

1.A. strangeB. honestC. perfect

2.A. whyB. whatC. whether

3.A. somethingB. everythingC. nothing

4.A. proud ofB. interested inC. patient with

5.A. reportedB. announcedC. explained

6.A. be writtenB. be readC. be copied

7.A. worrying aboutB. looking forC. thinking of

8.A. silenceB. darkC. sadness

9.A. toB. forC. with

10.A. dreamsB. expectionC. memories

11.A. shouldB. couldC. had to

12.A. hardlyB. mostlyC. even

13.A. WhenB. AlthoughC. Since

14.A. meB. themC. us

15.A. embarrassingB. relaxingC. valuable

根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

1.You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how:

Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list. you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. 2. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.

Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of eeverything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.

Make good use of your time in class. 3. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. 4. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test,so don, t be over worried.

5. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.

B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

E. Maybe you are an average student.

F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.

G. This will help you understand the next class.

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