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Middle School Academic Summer Camp Courses
Enrichment Theme: Creative Minds
August 15- August 27
A wide variety of enrichment courses await you at R-MA’s Summer Academic Camp in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Come and explore the galaxy, master technology, broaden your reading base….It’s a summer that you’ll never forget!
Science Explorer:
Students will uses simple machines to invent Rube Goldberg challenges. Weekly creations will provide students chances to work together and think creativity with others. This course is our most popular, apply early to reserve your space!
Reading & Writing:
Get occupied with non-fictional text that describes some of the greatest inventors of all time. Create digital text that is both interactive and animated (交互 和动态的).
History in Action:
Recreate some of the most influential architectural features from the early civilizations by using everyday materials. Let your imagination head to another world with hands-on activities on a daily basis.
Music:
You can use our digital keyboarding software to make a variety of music Are there chances to
play instruments in space? How does it sound and What are the challenges? Learn about how music plays a role in space.
Middle School Academic Enrichment. Camp Fees
Tuition (学费): For one two-week session:$ 645
For both two-week sessions: $1180
Personal account: $565
Notes:
* There are four periods each day and each course runs for two periods. Students can only choose one or two topics for the summer.
* All courses are for enrichment only. This is a learning enrichment camp, not a summer school program. Students cannot take these courses to make up for courses failed during the normal school year.
* Tuition does not include the cost of meals or uniforms. Personal account covers board, uniforms and trips.
1. What do the courses focus on for students?
A. Their teamwork. B. Their creativity.
C. Their failed courses. D. Their school grades.
2. How much will Steven pay for both History in Action and Music in total?
A. $1180. B. $1210.
C. $1290. D. $1745.
3. What will students have the chance to do at the Summer Camp?
A. Play various musical instruments.
B. Turn ancient materials into products.
C. Invent some stories about great scientists.
D. Explore some simple machines for challenges.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中学学术夏令营的课程时间，课程安排以及收费等
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由倒数第二段All courses are for enrichment only.可知所有的课程只是为了丰富生活。由第一段Enrichment Theme: Creative Minds可知夏令营的主题是培养创造性思维。所以这里的课程关注的是学生的创造力。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据For both two-week sessions: $1180和Personal account: $565可知两周课程$1180，个人账户：$565。根据最后一句Tuition does not include the cost of meals or uniforms. Personal account covers board, uniforms and trips.可知学费不包括膳食或制服费用。个人账户包括食宿、制服和旅行费用。因此，如果史蒂芬报名了History in Action 和Music，他应该付费为1180+565＝1745，故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Science Explorer部分的Students will uses simple machines to invent Rube Goldberg challenges.可知学生们将使用简单的机器来发明Rube Goldberg挑战。因此，参加该夏令营的话，学生有机会发明一些简单的机器来应对挑战，故选D。
【点睛】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。比如第二小题，在看到Tuition (学费)部分的内容的前提下，还要注意到最后Notes部分关于收费的解释，即Tuition does not include the cost of meals or uniforms. Personal account covers board, uniforms and trips.了解所有内容后才能选出正确答案。
