A
STEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Strengthening STEM education is vital to preparing kids to compete in the 21st century economy, because kids’ success is driven not only by what they know, but by what they can do with what they know. As a result, it’s more important than ever for youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. The following camps provide the skills needed to succeed in the highly competitive society.
Steve & Kate’ s Camp
December 26th to January 24th
Steve & Kate’s Camp was founded on the belief that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and develop creative confidence that will help them unleash (突然释放) their true potential. It offers a safe, judgement-free environment where kids can be themselves, explore their passions and make a few mistakes along the way.
Phone:415-389-5437
App Camp
February 16th to March 28th
Asheville School is offering a unique app camp experience for teenagers across the US and abroad who are interested in learning how to make exciting new apps for the iPhone and iPad. Students will learn about Apple’s Swift programming language and learn Apple’s new AR technology.
Phone:828-254-6345
Game Camp Nation
April 17th to June 9th
Use your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, strengthen self-confidence and make new friends. Creativity, Critical thinking & Communication: We emphasize the 3Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world. Hands-on projects spark curiosity. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.
Phone:619-446-6495
Camp Motor-sport
August 10th to October 7th
For the camper who loves to hear those famous words “Start your engines!” Camp Motor-sport offers exciting motor-sport focusing on summer camp programs for girls and boys aged 9 to 17. In addition to gaining valuable seat time, campers get hands-on experience with the STEM aspects of automotive design. When not driving, Camp Motor-sport still has all the fun campers expect including a private lake with swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few.
Phone:888-836-1212
21. Which camp will you choose if your kid has a long Christmas vacation?
A. Game Camp nation. B. Camp Motor-sport
C. Steve Kate’s Camp. D. APP Camp.
22. If interested in programming, the kids can choose ________.
A. Steve & Kate’s Camp B. APP Camp
C. Game Camp Nation D. Camp Motor-sport
23. What number will you call if your kid wants to have much fun in the camp?
A. 415-389-5437. B. 828-254-6345.
C. 619-446-6495. D. 888-836-1212.
24. What do Steve Kate's Camp and Game Camp Nation have in common?
A. They both make learners become confident.
B. They both appeal to learners full of curiosity.
C. They are both popular with programming language learners.
D. They are both free of charge for teenagers all around the US.
25. The passage is written to ________.
A. motivate teenagers to prepare for the competition
B. share information on how to spark kids’ curiosity
C. help teenagers compete successfully in society
D. attract parents to enroll their kids in the camps
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. D
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了4个令营地的概况和联系方式。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Steve Kate’s Camp的开始时间和结束时间（12月26日到1月24日）可知，Steve Kate冬令营恰逢圣诞节之后，由此可知，如果你的孩子有一个很长的圣诞假期，可以选择Steve Kate冬令营。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据App Camp部分的Students will learn about Apple’s Swift programming language and learn Apple’s new AR technology. 学生将学习苹果的Swift编程语言和苹果的新AR技术。由此可知，如果对编程感兴趣，孩子们可以选择APP Camp。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的Camp Motor-sport offers exciting motor-sport focusing on summer camp programs for girls and boys aged 9 to 17. 汽车运动夏令营为9至17岁的男孩和女孩提供令人兴奋的汽车运动项目。由此可知，Camp Motor-sport能够提供给孩子们很多有趣的汽车运动项目，所以如果你的孩子想在夏令营里玩得开心，你会拨打888-836-1212，故选D。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据Steve & Kate’ s Camp部分的…they learn to trust themselves, and develop creative confidence…他们学会了相信自己，培养了创造性的自信，以及根据Game Camp Nation部分的Use your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, strengthen self-confidence and make new friends. 把孩子的精力用在电子游戏上，为他们的未来加油，增强自信，结交新朋友。由此可知，Steve & Kate’ s Camp和Game Camp Nation的共同点是它们都使学习者变得自信。故选A。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的Strengthening STEM education is vital to preparing kids to compete in the 21st century economy, because kids’ success is driven not only by what they know, but by what they can do with what they know.加强STEM教育对于让孩子们在21世纪的经济中做好竞争准备至关重要，因为孩子们的成功不仅取决于他们所知道的东西，还取决于他们能用所知道的东西做什么。再根据本文列出的四个令营地可知，这篇文章是为了吸引父母让他们的孩子参加夏令营。故选D。
