Teen Climbing Camp 2010

This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally.
    Rock Dimensions camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy communication between participants, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth.
    Dates
    Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
    Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31

Locations

Climbing Tower at Footsloggers

Linville Gorge and Table Rock area

Local climbing areas near Boone

Responsibilities

Participants will meet Rock Dimensions guides at our location each morning and at the end of each  day. Rock Dimensions will provide all climbing items, including a safety rope, a helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun cream, etc.

Pre-camp planning

Participants will receive the following information in their registration(注册) packet Medical Form, Responsibility Agreement, Clothing/Equipment List, and Directions.

Cost

$575/person for the 5-day camp

$325/person for the first 3 days

Anyone interested in participating in just the last two days of the camp should call to discuss pricing and necessary skills/experience.
9. What of the following do participants need to bring with them?
 A. A safety rope.           B. A helmet.                      C. Climbing shoes.         D. Appropriate clothing.
10. If Paul wants to participate in the climbing camp from July 27 to July 29 and his brother from July 27 to July 31, it will cost them _______.
 A. 575 dollars                B. 650 dollars                 C. 900 dollars                 D. 1,150 dollars

11. What can we infer from the text?
 A. Some experience is required of the participants.  B. It’ll be hard for teens to experience the climbing.
 C. Parents are required to stay with their children.         D. Guides will talk about the prices with parents.

请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

       内容：   1．自己或他人的一次经历；     2．你的感受。

       注意：   1．必须使用所给4个关键词；   2．词数不少于120个；

 He ______ himself to a search by the guards before entering the government building.

A. objected             B. compromised          C. submitted   D. identified

   Old age may not sound  61  (excite).But recent findings provide good news for older people and for people   62   (worry) about getting older.

The findings came from ____63___ survey of more than 340,000 adults in the United States.The Gallup Organization questioned   64  by telephone in 2008.At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five.

The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness,     65  (sad) and worry.They also asked about mental or emotional stress.The research team found that levels of stress were the____66___ (high) among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five. Stress levels dropped ______67__ (sharp) after people reached their fifties.

Happiness  68  (be) the  highest among the youngest adults and those   69   their early seventies.The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. _____70_____ , woman at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.

Every time I lost a tooth I would put it under my pillow at night. The next morning I would wake up to find two coins replacing my tooth. Then I'd wonder about the tooth fairy all day.

“Mom, where do you think the tooth fairy lives? What does she do with the teeth she collects？”

My mom said she didn't know. She only knew that the tooth fairy took the tooth away while we were sleeping and left us some money under our pillow. But I wanted to find out. So I think it was a good thing that I would lose another tooth. The plan was to stay up all night and ask the tooth fairy when she showed up.

That night I lay quietly in my bed, growing sleepy as the night went on. Moments later, I felt that someone was close to me. Through my half ­opened eyes, I didn't see any feet, but I knew it was the tooth fairy. I watched her run around and fly right out of my room. She was wearing a shiny green dress. After she left, I immediately felt under my pillow. There were two coins. I had never even felt my pillow move. I wondered if she used magic.

As I got older, I learned from my teachers that the tooth fairy didn't exist. It was just a mythical figure of early childhood. I kind of thought it was, but how could I see the tooth fairy fly that night?

Then one night my mom came into my room to check on me. The moonlight was bright that night and it shone through my window right on her shiny green nightdress. Right then I knew deep down that my mom was the tooth fairy.

1．As a young girl, the author ________.

A. was afraid of the tooth fairy

B. was interested in the tooth fairy

C. knew where the tooth fairy lived

D. doubted if the tooth fairy existed

2．The author thought it was a good thing for her to lose another tooth because ________.

A. she could get some coins

B. she disliked her baby teeth

C. she wanted to help her mother solve a mystery

D. she believed the tooth fairy would come again

3．When the author felt someone was close to her, she ________.

A. thought her mother had come

B. believed she was in a dream

C. was only half awake

D. was unable to sleep

短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

 Frank joined in the army after middle school. He did quite well in everything

besides shooting, One day the new soldiers were practiced shooting, and all of them

were doing quite well except Frank.. After he had shot at the target nine times and had

not hit once, the officer shouted at him, “You're quite hopeful. Don't waste your last

bullet! Go behind that wall and shoot yourself with it !” Frank went behind the wall,

and a few seconds late the sound of a shot was heard by the officer and the other

soldier. “Heavens!” the officer said” Has that silly man real done so?” He ran behind

the wall anxiously, and Frank was all right.”I'm sorry’”Frank said，”but I miss again.”

(2017·天津)Mr. and Mrs. Brown would like to see their daughter ___________, get married, and have kids.

A．settle down                                               B．keep off

C．get up                                                       D．cut in

The biggest challenge faced by travelers especially those who like to have a backpacking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past.

The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he quitted his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bag’s design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light.

Not surprisingly, the bag worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a flaw with his invention – dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem.

In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two to three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the clothes are massaged for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! What’s even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13-liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time.

The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when it’s not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past!

24．What led Ash Newland to create the Scrubba Wash Bag?

A. His job requirements.

B. B. A traditional washboard.

C. His interest in invention.

D. His personal experience.

25．Why wasn’t Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention?

A. Clothes couldn’t be washed well.

B. The invention was not so convenient.

C. The bag couldn’t contain enough water.

D. The cost of the invention was very high.

26．It can be inferred that the improved Wash Pack ______.

A. turns to be much environmentally friendlier

B. will replace the traditional washing machines

C. will be widely used by more travelers in the future

D. can encourage more people to travel a long distance

27．What is the passage mainly about?

A. Introducing a great new invention.

B. Explaining the development of backpack

C. Listing some common problems for travelers.

D. Comparing two kinds of washing machines.

     Students from Florida International University in Miami walked on water Thursday for a class assignment. To do it, they wore aquatic (水上的) shoes they designed and created.

Alex Quinones was the first to make it to the other side of a 175­foot lake on campus in record time—just over a minute. Quinones, who wore oversized boat­like shoes, also won last year and will receive $500. Students had to wear the aquatic shoes and make it across the lake in order to earn an “A” on the assignment for Architecture Professor Jaime Canaves, Materials and Methods Construction Class. “It's traditional in a school of architecture to do boats out of cardboard for a boat race. I thought our students were a little bit more special than that，” Canaves said. “We decided to do the walk on water event to take it to the next level.”

A total of 79 students competed in the race this year in 41 teams. Only 10 teams failed to cross the lake. Others who fell got back up and made it to the end. The race is open to all students and anyone in the community. The youngest person to ever participate was a 9­year­old girl who competed in place of her mother, while the oldest was a 67­year­old female.

A large crowd on campus joined Canaves as he cheered on the racers. He shouted encouraging words, but also laughed as some unsteadily made their way to the end.

“A part of this is for them to have more understanding of designing and make it work better，” he said. It is also a lesson in life for the students.

“Anything, including walking on water, is possible, if you do the research, test it and go through the design process seriously.”

29．For what purpose did the students take part in the race?

A．To go across the lake to school.       B．To pass Professor Canaves' class.

C．To test their balance on the water.     D．To win the prize money of $500.

30．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．Most students finished the class assignment successfully.

B．The students who fell into the water were criticized seriously by the Professor.

C．The students wore shoes distributed by Professor Canaves to walk across the lake.

D．The students took part in the race to challenge their physical abilities.

31．What can we infer from the passage?

A．Alex Quinones is a top student in the university.

B．It's a custom for the people in the community to get involved in student activities.

C．The student who made it to the end in the race would succeed in their professional career.

D．Professor Canaves attaches importance to hands­on learning experience.

32．The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．show his approval of the unique teaching style  B．inspire teachers to be more creative

C．report an interesting assignment     D．encourage more people to take part in the race

    The relationship between parents and teachers is important in the development of a child. The good communication between them is communication that says,“ I care about my child, and I value school.” The best way a parent can show how much he or she values learning is by sending a prepared child to school every day.____36____Once a child gets behind in class, catching up can be difficult.

    Parents and teachers are partners in student development. A school community is built on relationships established among children, teachers, and children’s families.

Here are tips for creating a positive relationship with your child’s teacher.

    Meet with your child’s teacher in the fall._____37_____— his or her special needs, outside activities, health, and home study habits.

    Look for the positive.____38____. Share with your child’s teacher something you particularly appreciated regarding the teacher’s role in the academic and /or social development of your child.

    Let the teacher know that you want to support the work that is being done in class. Ask for suggestions for expanding school activities into home activities.____39____.You can send a note of thanks when something special takes place in the classroom and your child is involved.

    Be willing to participate in or set up a conference when you or your child’s teacher feel a special meeting is needed, such as:

    ★_____40____.

★ Your child seems to be deeply upset about something that happened at school.

A. When a child is absent from school, important lessons may be missed

B. Phone your child’s teacher if necessary

C. The teachers need to feel appreciated for the job they do.

D. This is a good time for the teacher to learn more about your child

E. Express your appreciation to the teacher

F. The beginning of every term is very important

G. There is a dramatic drop in your child’s grades

She told me that ______ was needed at that time was some good luck．（　　）

A．it     B．what      C．this D．as

 Scientists have created the world's smallest “snowman”, _______ about a fifth of the width of a human hair.

  A. measuring        B. measures           C. measured         D. to measure

A tiny lizard(蜥蜴)has been clinging to the wall behind me for TWO HOURS. I want to change the TV channel, but I feel I ought to at ask him. I know I’m a lot bigger than the lizard but I can’t help myself.

It’s not just me. This morning, a female neighbor ran screaming out of her room after finding a terrifying creature waiting inside. An ant. But she wanted to be alone.

Humans, I believe, should never kill bugs. Not for religious reasons. Mostly because they get back at us horribly. They have cosmic justice on their side, you see.

I’ve come across several news stories about guys who try to kill bugs and end up destroying their homes instead. Have you noticed it’s always guys? On the day I wrote this, the Man vs Bug news of the day involved an America guy from Seattle who tried to kill a spider using a can of spray paint and a cigarette lighter. He ended up torching his rental home, causing US $ 60,000 worth of damages.

In another Man vs Bug incident, this time in Japan, a man was so annoyed by a mosquito that was disturbing his hap that he emptied a can of bug spray trying to get it. Then he decided o light his cigarette. The resulting explosion caused his parents’ house to go up in flames. These two stories could also serve as effective anti-smoking ads. Let’s hope that in both cases, the men at least successfully managed to get rid of the offending insects. If not, it would be an EPIC FALL.

What do these tales teach us? The lesson is clear. If you offend against. The Universe, such as the attempted murder of an innocent bug, then cosmic justice will ensure that you pay the price.

I like cosmic justice. I think it makes life fair. So I am going to wait until this show ends before changing the TV channel, just in case I annoy the lizard.

24. According to the writer, what was the major cause of the loss of those guys’ homes in the news stories?

   A. Their not obeying the law of cosmic justice.

   B. The offending spider and annoying mosquito

   C. Their bad habits of smoking cigarettes.

   D. Their careless using spray paint and lighter.

25. What is the meaning of the underlined words “EPICFALL”?

   A. An unforgettable and embarrassing incident

   B. A hard and challenging task.

   C. A very great and impressive defeat.

   D. An impractical and useless method.

26. Which of the following proverbs conveys the message of the passage?

   A. Love me, love my dog.      B. Kill two birds with one stone.

   C. Nature is the true law.       D. Seeing is believing

Mom wanted only one thing for her birthday. “Can you find me another copy of this song?” she asked, and handed me a worn-out cassette tape. I knew exactly what was recorded on it: My Redeemer(救世主). I heard the song played at least a thousand times while growing up. After so many years, the cassette tape was too worn out to be used. I promised her I would find a replacement.[Z-X-X-K]

My Redeemer became Mom’s favorite song after my younger brother Tim was killed by a drunk driver in 1973. The only thing that helped her calm down was the soulful sound of My Redeemer from the local radio station.

We recorded it on a cassette tape so she could listen to it any time she wanted but none of us knew who the soloist(独唱者) was. These days, I thought the song would be easy to find out. I went home and searched the Internet. Several songs with that title popped up, but none of them was the one Mom loved. I got frustrated.

Mom’s birthday drew near and then one day, I was driving home, listening to our local radio station. A familiar tune came on. It was My Redeemer! As soon as I could, I phoned the station. I got a line on the soloist, who was called Alan Parks. I typed his name into Google and found his home number in South Carolina. Minutes later, I was telling him how much his recording meant to Mom. He offered to ship two CDs out to me personally. I gave him my address.

“Red Lion, Pennsylvania?” he said. “Do you know the Logans?” “They are our neighbors!” “I’ve been friends with them for 25 years,” Alan said. “They’ll be at my concert at York Gospel Chapel on April 17^th. Would you and your mom come too?” We sure would. Mom was excited to hear Alan sing My Redeemer to her, live in concert—on the evening of her 87^th birthday.

24. Why was the song My Redeemer so important to the author’s mother?

A. It could comfort her sad and painful mood.

B. It reminded her of the love from her husband.

C. It was given to her by a very important friend.

D. It was the only thing that the author’s brother left her.

25. What does the underlined part “got a line on” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. Talked happily with.                          B. Thought a lot about.

C. Made request of.                           D. Got information about.

26. What can we learn about Alan Parks from this passage?

A. He lived in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.

B. He is a kind and warm-hearted musician.

C. He offered to give the author two cassette tapes.

D. He would sing for the author’s mom on the radio station.

27. Which of the following is most surprising?

A. Alan Parks and the author lived in the same neighborhood.

B. Alan Parks happened to get to know the author’s mother.

C. The author’s mother went to the concert on her birthday.

D. The author’s mother became good friends with Alan Parks.

 “Beating is a sign of affection，cursing (骂)is a sign of love.”

Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times—with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been—but experts say they still ring true.

Today，it seems，Chinese parents are more likely to send their children to pre­college military academies in the United States in the hope that some tough love will pave the way to success.

“Good education doesn't mean letting your children enjoy privileges，especially our boys.” said Song Wenming，an entrepreneur (企业家)in Jinhua，East China's Zhejiang province. “They should be raised in tough conditions to know what to fight for in the future.”

In August，Song sent his 17­year­old son to Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Pennsylvania. And he is far from alone，even though it takes a lot of money—around $48,000 per year—to send a child to a strict military school.

Statistics show that an increasing number of Chinese students have been registering with such academies.

A few years ago，there were no Chinese students at Valley Forge. Today，there are 28.“All of the Chinese students at Valley Forge came from wealthy families；some of them were spoiled.” said Jennifer Myers，director of marketing and communications at the school.

Song's only son，Song Siyu，had a rocky start during his first six weeks at the school. The teenager said he went to the school voluntarily but did not expect it to be as difficult.

Now，three months later，he has perfected the art of taking a bath in 35 seconds，finishing a meal without looking at his food，and making his bed with precision. He can even take criticism，no matter how unreasonable.

“The training is hard but I know it is good for self­development of individuals.” said Song Siyu. “The endless training and scolding are just ways to build up our character；they are not personal.”

But his enthusiasm is not universal. Ten of the 13 Chinese students who joined the academy this year have transferred to other schools.

But for those who stick with it，there is a reward for all the hard work.

32．From the second paragraph，we can know the old Chinese saying _____________ .

A．is out of date in modern times

B．is disagreed by rich parents

C．is still worth trusting

D．is deeply believed by better educated parents

33．The underlined sentence means that _____________.

A．Song sent his only son to military school，so he feels lonely

B．Song is the only one who sends his child to military school

C．there are other people sending their children to military school besides Song

D．the fee of the military school is so high that only Song can afford it

34．How many Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year?

A．10.　　    　　B. 13.           C．15.          D．25.

35．Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A．It's likely that more and more Chinese students will attend VFMA.

B．Most Chinese parents approve of educating their children by beating and cursing nowadays.

C．Song Siyu had no difficulty in adjusting to the life at VFMA.

D．Most Chinese students support the way of education at VFMA.

 The contract guarantees you ________ the damage by fire or flood.

   A. against                B. by                     C. with                  D. for

The desert tortoise is found in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts in North America．It is listed as an endangered species under the United States federal Endangered Species Act and is considered“vulnerable”by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN)． Despite the laws that protect them，their numbers are still on the decline．

The desert tortoise in the areas has lived for thousands of years．This animal is able to survive ground temperature over 140℉ and is known to live as long as 60 to 80 years．However，ninety-five percent of the life of a desert tortoise is spent in the ground escaping the heat in a hole or passage in the ground．Holes can be easily destroyed by off-highway vehicles that do not stay on built roads．Disasters also occur when they seek shade under parked cars．

Desert tortoises are also harmed by several diseases such as the upper respiratory tract disease often found in adopted tortoises．Pet owners’ releasing sick tortoises into the wild has resulted in diseases being spread to wild tortoises．

The desert tortoise feeds on a dune (沙丘) primrose during spring．Non-native Sahara mustard (芥菜) seen in the background is a weed that competes with the native plants for water and nutrients．In some areas，mustard grows so densely that it is nearly impossible for desert tortoises to pass through．Vehicles，which do not stay on built roads and do not get washed frequently，contribute to spreading weeds．

Rubbish，such as burst balloon，is a danger to desert tortoises．The balloon can be mistaken for food by desert tortoises and，once consumed，may remain in the stomachs and intestines giving them a false sense of fullness that may cause them to starve．

28．What does the underlined word“vulnerable”in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A．Easily harmed.                                            B．Very useful.

C．       Well protected.                                            D．Hardly noticed.

29．Why does the desert tortoise spend most of its time underground?

A．To save energy for a long life．

B．To escape cross-country vehicles.

C．To shelter themselves from other animals.

D．To protect themselves from the heat．

30．What can we learn about the tortoise?

A．It digests split balloon easily．              B．It lives on native plants．

C．It can fill itself up with burst balloon．    D．It promotes the growth of mustard．

31．What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Protection of the Desert Tortoise

B．A Sharp Decline in Tortoise Number

C．Dangers the Desert Tortoise is Facing

D．A Bad Effect Vehicles Have on Tortoise

    假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有

10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

    增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。

    删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

    修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

    注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

    2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

    This is my very first visit to China, and I'm there to witness with my own eyes the

magically power of the once very remote oriental dragon.  You can imagine how exciting I was

before I received your invitation to join you in your project.  Back in those of my college day, a

professor introduced me the wealth of Confucianism and Taoism.  And during that period he

plants in the depth of my mind the China dream, where I am here to realize today. I'm also

very happy that it is this visit which has given me an excellent opportunity to convey it to you

and to your people the warm greetings and sincere wishes.

      Are human beings born equal? We may say "yes" almost without hesitation. But just

consider what your first reaction is when you see a dwarf walking along the street. Do you

look upon him    61    an equal? Probably no. To the world, he is    62  "abnormal creature"

  63  (belong) to a minority that includes those    64    can't see, talk or hear. It may seem

that they are born to be gossiped（闲聊）about and    65    (glare) at. Always citizens    66

( educate)  to take care of and show respect for handicapped people.    67    ,let's examine our

own conscience. From the bottom of our hearts, do we sincerely treat    68  (they) equally?

Why do we still laugh when we watch__69  (unusual) short clowns in a circus show? The

only reason is that, to us, they are funny and amusing. Then, we realize that the only result

of education is that we learn to hide our curiosity and our__70  (impolite) towards those

people.

 ________the warm and sunny weather, bananas grow very well in Hainan.

  A. Next to          B. Such as       C. Instead of     D. Because of