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Camps for Grades 6-8
Camps for Curious Minds are going virtual! Get ready for hands-on experiences this summer from the comfort of your home. Group sizes are kept small and led by two virtual counselors so that these at-home experiences are interactive and engaging.
Art and Animation (动画制作)
When: July 27-31 (1-4 pm), August 10-14 (1-4 pm)
Cost: $ 275 / $ 250 PacSci members
Create and animate a story using different artistic media and styles. Campers will explore physical media to create their art and then choose from a variety of animation styles to translate it into a digital animation.
Chef University
When: July 6-10 (9 am-12 pm), August 3-7 (1-4 pm)
Cost: $ 225 / $ 200 PacSci members
Get started learning basic cooking skills such as cutting sauteing, emulsifying and baking, and about the scientific processes behind some of the most common food phenomena.
Anthrozoology
When: June 29-July 3 (9 am-12 pm), July 27-31 (1-4 pm), August 24-28 (9 am-12 pm)
Cost: $ 225 / $ 200 PacSci members
Be an anthrozoologist for the week, bring your curiosities to life as we discover the relationships between humans and animals! Uncover the worlds of wildlife conservation, veterinary ( 兽 医 的 ) sciences and zoology. Deepen curiosity about our natural world by creating global solutions to human and wildlife interactions.
Ready, Set, Action
When: June 22-26 (9 am-12 pm), July 20-24 (1-4 pm), August 17-21 (9 am-12 pm)
Cost: $ 225 / $ 200 PacSci members
We’re spending so much of our time in front of screens, so let’s use them to make something awesome! In just one week, we’ll learn all about movie-making, storyboards, and setdesign. We’ll explore the possibilities of using video-conference software to create unique and creative short films.
1. What does a virtual counselor do?
A. Keep you safe at home.
B. Involve you in a virtual world.
C. Teach you how to edit software.
D. Make your home comfortable to live in.
2. If you want to learn about cooking in a camp, which time is the most suitable?
A. June 22-26 (9 am-12 pm). B. July 6-10 (9 am-12 pm).
C. June 29-July 3 (9 am-12 pm). D. August 10-14 (1-4 pm).
3. Which camp will you sign up for if you are devoted to animal protection?
A. Art and Animation. B. Chef University.
C. Anthrozoology. D. Ready, Set, Action.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几项6-8年级的夏令营活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Group sizes are kept small and led by two virtual counselors so that these at-home experiences are interactive and engaging.” （小组人数保持在较小的规模，由两位虚拟顾问领导，这样这些在家的体验是互动和吸引人的。）由此可知，虚拟顾问就是帮助你参与到虚拟世界中。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Chef University，When: July 6-10 (9 am-12 pm), August 3-7 (1-4 pm) 厨师大学，时间:7月6日至10日(上午9时至下午12时)，8月3日至7日(下午1至4时)，由此可知，如果你现在夏令营中学习做饭，B的时间最合适，故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Anthrozoology中的描述“Be an anthrozoologist for the week, bring your curiosities to life as we discover the relationships between humans and animals! Uncover the worlds of wildlife conservation, veterinary ( 兽 医 的 ) sciences and zoology. Deepen curiosity about our natural world by creating global solutions to human and wildlife interactions.” （做一星期的人类动物学家吧，带着你的好奇心去探索人类和动物之间的关系!揭开野生动物保护、兽医科学和动物学的世界。通过创造人类与野生动物互动的全球解决方案，加深人们对自然世界的好奇心。）由此可知，如果你致力于动物保护，你会报名参加Anthrozoology。故选C
【点睛】应用文多是细节理解题。一般定位关键词适用于解答细节理解题。通过定位关键词解题，考生在阅读题干时，把题干中有标记意义的词或词组划记出来，或者选项中的关键词，然后用这个词回到原文当中定位。如小题1题干中的virtual counselor，再如小题3题干中的animal protection，定位到原文，可以帮助快速找出答案。
