The Adventure Guides Program
New Member Information for the Adventure Guides Program ( for children aged 4—12)
What Is the Adventure Guides Program All about?
The objectives of the program are:
● Fostering companionship and setting foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child
● Increased understanding of one another
● Expanded awareness of spirit, mind and body
● Great memories
● Fun!!!
Parent and Child Will Be Joining…
The nationwide affilicated(隸屬的) program sponsored by local YMCA’s and part of the National Council of YMCA’s
A smaller group of families called a “circle”
What Is the Time Commitment?
● Program runs from October to May (ending with the Memorial Day Parade)
● One “circle” activity per month ( one circle decides on fees and dates)
Additional all participant activities (scheduled by Wilton Family Y) —additional fees and registration required.
Outing Dates: To Be Announced
What Do I Do Now?
● Registration is on-going. Registration forms are available online under “Registration”.
● You will be notified by the Wilton Family Y of which “circle” you and your child are in and who your “circle” leader is.
● You will be notified by your “circle” leader as to when your first parent/child “circle” meeting will take place.
Fees:
Participant: Full Child or Family member $110.00 / Program member $200.00
Sibling: Full child or Family member $75.00 / Program member $150.00
Adult: Family member FREE / Program member $125.00
Wilton Family Y Contact Information:
Geoff Malyszka Teen Director 762-8384 ext.224
E-mail: gmalyszka@wiltonymca. org
Kim Murphy Early Childhood Ed. Director762-8384 ext.214
E-mail: kmurphy@wiltonymca. org
小題1: Which of the following is true about “circle”?

A．You and your children will make up a “circle”.

B．A “circle” activity will be held once a month.

C．You have the right of choosing your “circle” leader.

D．You are free to choose to become a member of a “circle”.

小題2:What information can you get from the passage？

A．There is no extra fees for additional all participant activities.

B．The program will be held only in October and May

C．You can register just by making a call to 762-8384 ext. 224.

D．It has not been decided yet when you will go out.

小題3:The passage is mainly written for _____.

A．parents and their children

B．a(chǎn)dventurous travelers

C．international students

D．children with bad memories

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。
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In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” – a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.
THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT
On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘船游覽). From $1,384, including four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.
www.exotiktours.com  416-646-3347
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.
www.gowaytravel.com   416-322-1034
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.
www.toureastholidays.com    416-929-0888
THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
And on to the Himalayas. Talk about “something truly majestic(壯麗的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.
www.gapadventures.com     416-260-0999
小題1:The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ______.

A．come to life

B．play a game

C．pass away

D．list interesting places

小題2: If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that ____.

A．the sights may not be so good.

B．It is a tiring trip

C．you may not be used to the food there

D．it is an expensive trip

小題3:According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?

A．In Sherpa village.	B．Near the Forbidden City
C．Through Egypt Express.	D．At Oberoi AmarVilas

小題4:Which of the following websites may offer you more information about Agra?

A．www.gowaytravel.com	B．www.exotiktours.com
C．www.gapadventures.com	D．www.toureastholidays.com

Ticket Types	Regulations	Notes
Single Day Admission	*For all visitors *On any standard Day other than Peak Day *One ticket per person, valid(有效的)for one entry on the day of admission	Standard Day tickets refer to the tickets for all visiting days(167 days in total) except for Peak Days during the Expo.
Special Admission	*For the disabled * For people born in or before 1950 *For students with valid IDs *For children above 1.2m *For Chinese military personnel on active duty *Valid IDs are required upon ticket purchase and entry *On any Standard Day other than Peak Day *One ticket per person, valid for one entry on the day of admission
3 Day Admission	*For all visitors *Valid for any three days except Peak Days *One ticket per person, valid for one entry per day	The tickets are designed to meet the multi-entry demand of visitors.
7 Day Admission	* For all visitors *Valid for any seven days except Peak Days *One ticket per person, valid for one entry per day

 
小題1: _______ can get a Special Admission ticket for himself/ herself.

A．A 56-year-old bus driver	B．A school girl with her valid student card
C．A policeman in his forties	D．A U.S. army officer on active duty

小題2:If you want to enter the Expo Park once every week in one month and don’t want to bother to buy the ticket each time, you can buy a ______ ticket.

A．Single Day Admission	B．Special Admission
C．3 Day Admission	D．7 Day Admission

小題3:The function of the table is to ______ .

A．remind the public of the difficulty buying the Expo tickets

B．show which groups of people can get admission into the Expo Park

C．provide information about the Expo tickets and regulations

D．introduce all the visiting regulations in the Expo Park

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Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore, 258350 Singapore General
● Air-condition public areas;                   ● Ballroom(s);                
● Ballroom(s);                                      ● Bar;
● Elevator/lift;                                                 ● Gift shops or newsstand(報紙，雜貨攤)；
● Restaurant(s) in hotel;                             ● Number of rooms:110;
● Swimming pool—outdoor;                      ● Tennis on site;
● Wired(high-speed) Internet access--free
Check-in time is 2PM                 
Check-out time is Noon              
Pets not allowed
2
Swissotel Merchant Court---Singapore
20 Merchant Road, Singapore, 058281 Singapore General
● Air-conditioned public areas;                   ● Ballroom(s);
● Bar;                                                      ● Coffee shop or café;
● Elevator/lift;                                                 ● Number of floors:5;
● Number of rooms: 120;                          ● Restaurant(s)in hotel;
● Swimming pool-outdoor;                        ● Television in entrance hall
Check-in time is 3PM                 
Check-out time is Noon              
Pets not allowed
3
Royal Plaza On Scotts-Singapore
25 Scotts Road, Singapore, 228220 Singapore General
● Air-conditioned public areas;                   ●Ballroom(s);
● Bar/lounge;                                           ● Elevator/lift;
● Gift shops or newsstand;                         ● Number of floors: 6;
● Number of rooms: 160;                          ● Restaurant(s) in hotel；
● Smoke-free property(特性)；                ● Swimming pool—outdoor;
Check-in time is 2PM                 
Check-out time is Noon              
Pets not allowed
4
Rendezvous Singapore—Singapore
9 Bras Basah Road, Marina Bay, 189559 Singapore General
● Air-conditioned public areas;           ● Ballroom(s);
● Bar/lounge;                                           ● Coffee shop or café;
● Elevator/lift;                                         ● Number of floors: 6;
● Number of rooms: 150;                          ● Restaurant(s) in hotel；
● Swimming pool—children’s;                  ● Swimming pool—outdoor;
Check-in time is 2PM               
Check-out time is Noon              
Pets not allowed
5
Landmark Village Hotel – Singapore
390 Victoria Street, Singapore, 188061 Singapore General
Air-conditioned public areas;
● Ballroom(s);                                                 ● Bar;
● Coffee shop or café;                               ● Elevator/lift;
● Number of floors: 6;                              ● Number of rooms: 156;
● Restaurant(s) in hotel；                          ● Swimming pool—outdoor;
Check-in time is 2PM                 
Check-out time is Noon              
Pets not allowed
小題1:If you have a child who loves swimming, you should stay in____.

A．Landmark Village Hotel

B．Royal Plaza On Scotts

C．Rendezvous Singapore

D．Swissotel Merchant Court

小題2:The similarity between the hotels is that_____.

A．You can check in the same time.

B．You can bring your pet with you.

C．They all have air-conditioned public areas.

D．They are in the same area in Singapore.

小題3:Which hotel has the most rooms?

A．Royal Plaza On Scotts

B．Swissotel Merchant Court

C．Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

D．Landmark Village Hotel

小題4:The passage in written to_____.

A．Persuade you to travel to Singapore.

B．Introduce hotel in Singapore attract.

C．Attract businessmen from around the world.

D．Make you enjoy your trip.

Are you looking for something different this summer? We’ve lined up a list of some unusual camps.
Learn to fly a jet(噴氣式飛機)
This is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have . Learn the cockpit(駕駛室) and how to put your plane through its paces . Finally, you fight a mock  battle with your teammates.
It’s held at the U.S . Space &Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alaska. There are both weekend and summer camps for anyone 9 and up. Kids 7 to 12 also can pair with a parent. The cost is $749 for kids-only camps and $349 each for parent /child camp.
Be Steven Spielberg
At Film Camp, you will get to write, direct, shoot and edit your own movie.
Run by the New York Film Academy, you can choose from a variety of camp locations: New York, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Harvard University, Paris or Florence, Italy.
Everyone helps one another by working behind the camera. Tuition for a one—week camp is$1,500, while a four or six week training run $5,900 to $6,900.
Join the circus
At Circus Smirkus you can learn how to ride a unicycle, and throw a pie in someone’s face .
Kids 8 to 16 can choose between one—or two-week sessions, with the two-week camp ending in a circus show for the families.
The camp is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The cost is $825 for one week ($300 extra with a parent ) and $1,500 for two weeks ( $ 500 extra with a parent).
Live the ultimate (終極的)summer fantasy
Learn to ride the waves this summer and tour one of the world’s only sea turtle hospitals at Surf Camp. The week long camp also includes trips to local islands.
Surf Camp is located at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The cost is $475 per week for kids 8 to 12, $595 per week for teens 12 to 18. Check it out at wbsurfcamp. Com.
Strike a chord(弦)
At Power Chord Academy, teens 12 to 18 will be placed in a band that best meets their age, experience and style. You will lead the life of a band member: recording in a studio, playing a concert and making a video.
小題1:Which camps can you join if you want your father to be able to take part?

A．The camp at the U．S Space &Rocket Center and Circus Smirkus

B．The Power Chord Academy and Film Camp

C．The camp at the U.S Space & Rocked Center and Film Camp

D．Circus Smirkus and Surf Camp

小題2:How much do you have to pay if you want to attend a 2- week circus camp with your mom?

A．$ 2250

B．$ 1500

C．$ 3000

D．$ 2000

小題3:Surf Camp can provide the following for campers EXCEPT______.

A．surfing	B．care for sea turtles
C．meeting with lovers of surfing	D．travel to local islands

小題4:What does the underlined word “mock” mean ?

A．real

B．fierce

C．shooting

D．pretended

Want to find a job? Now read the following advertisements.

FAIRMONT HOTEL Five waiters and Ten Waitresses ---Aged under 22 ---At least high school graduate ---Good looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women 1.65 ---Those knowing foreign languages preferred ---Paid 1600---2200 dollars per month One Secretary ---Aged under 30 ---Female preferred ---Good at writing and skilled at computer If interested, call 465-4768 or write to: Mr Jack Hundris Room 0825, Fairmont Hotel 567 Wood Street, San Markers, 78003 Fax: 6954828

WILSON BOOKSTORE Accountant(會計) ---Aged between 25 and 40 ---With an experience of at least two years ---With a degree and an accountant certificate(證書) ---Paid3000-4000 dollars monthly ---With a knowledge of computer Salesclerk ---Basic education of 12 years or more ---Good at computer ---Paid 1800-2200 dollars monthly Tel: 447-4398          Fax: 3485269

小題1:If you don’t know how to use a computer, you can just apply for the position as _____.

A．a(chǎn) secretary

B．a(chǎn) waiter or a waitress

C．a(chǎn)n accountant

D．a(chǎn) salesclerk

小題2:If you want to get the position of accountant in Wilson Bookstore, you have to satisfy the following conditions EXCEPT _____.

A．being a woman	B．knowing well how to use a computer
C．having been an accountant	D．having an accountant certificate

小題3:If you want to try for a job in Fairmont Hotel, you _____.

1. have to be a woman and know foreign languages
2. should be a university graduate
3. have to be taller than 1.72 meters 
4. should be younger than 30 years old

Are you afraid of moving up to senior high school? It is a completely new experience, but you shouldn’t worry. We’ve put together a guide to help you.
You are not alone
   Remember that everybody else in your grade is in the same boat. You may not notice it, but they are just as nervous as you are.
   Moving up to senior high school is a chance, not a problem. Things are different, and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules.
The teachers will help
   If you don’t know what to do or are worried about something, then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to because they have experience in helping new students.
Everything changes
   There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organized.
Other points
   If you’ve got an elder brother or sister at senior high school, then ask them for advice.
   Be yourself! It sounds simple, but people will respond much better to you if you act naturally.
   Going to bed early makes a difference. You’ll also find it easier to get up in the morning!
小題1:The author says that you’re not alone because other students______

A．a(chǎn)re polite and nervous

B．will help you

C．feel the same as you do

D．will learn the new rules with you

小題2:When you don’t know what to do, you can______

A．write your problem down

B．watch your brothers

C．go to bed early

D．turn to your teachers

小題3:The main purpose of the passage is to ___________?

A．Tell students about a new experience

B．help students that are going to senior high school

C．tell students that teachers are the best helpers

D．teach students how to organize themselves