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STEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths education. These camps provide the skills needed to succeed in our technological society.
Steve & Kate's Camp
Steve & Kate's Camp was founded on the belief that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and develop a creative confidence that will help them unleash (释放) their true potential. It offers a safe, judgmentfree environment where kids can be themselves, explore their passions, and make a few mistakes along the way. Phone: 4153895437.
Asheville School
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 about Apple's new AR technology. Phone: 8282546345.
Game Camp Nation
Harness (利用) your child's energy for video games to fuel their future, strengthen selfconfidence and make new friends. Creativity, critical thinking & communication: we emphasise the 3Cs needed for success in today's mediadriven world. Handson projects spark curiosity. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends. Phone: 6194466495.
Camp Motorsport
For the camper who loves to hear those famous words “Start your engines!”, Camp Motorsport offers exciting motorsport focused summer camp programmes for girls and boys ages 9 to 17. In addition to gaining valuable seat time, campers get handson experience with the STEM aspects of automotive design. When not driving, Camp Motorsport still has all the fun summer camp activities campers expect including a private lake with swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few. Phone: 8888361212.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个适合青少年参加的训练营以及各自的特点。
1. Which camp will you choose if you want to take programme courses?
A. Steve & Kate's Camp.
B. Game Camp Nation.
C. Camp Motorsport.
D. Asheville School.
D 推理判断题。根据Asheville School部分中的“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”可知,Asheville School训练营为美国和国外的青少年提供一个独特的应用程序夏令营体验,学生们将学习苹果公司的编程语言。因此,如果你想参加编程课程,你应该选择Asheville School训练营。故选D。
2. What number will you call if you want to have much fun after joining the camp?
A. 6194466495. B. 8282546345.
C. 8888361212. D. 4153895437.
C 细节理解题。根据Camp Motorsport部分中的“When not driving, Camp Motorsport still has all the fun summer camp activities campers expect including a private lake with swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few. Phone: 8888361212”可知,Camp Motorsport 可以提供游泳、划船和嘎嘎球等有趣的活动,适合放松和玩耍,电话是8888361212。因此,如果你加入夏令营后想玩得开心,可拨打8888361212。故选C。
3. What do Steve & Kate's Camp and Game Camp Nation have in common?
A. They both appeal to learners full of curiosity.
B. They both make learners become confident.
C. They are both free of charge for teenagers across the US.
D. They are both popular with programming language
learners.
B 细节理解题。根据Steve & Kate's Camp部分中的“Steve & Kate's Camp was founded on the belief that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and develop a creative confidence that will help them unleash (释放) their true potential.”以及Game Camp Nation部分中的“Harness (利用) your child's energy for video games to fuel their future, strengthen selfconfidence and make new friends.”可知,Steve & Kate's Camp培养孩子建立一种创造性的自信,Game Camp Nation利用孩子玩游戏的精力培养自信,由此可知,Steve & Kate's Camp和Game Camp Nation的共同之处是它们都能使学习者变得自信。故选B。