Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.

Students can participate ( take part ) in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies . Anyone can register ( 登記 ) with such groups , which then organize courses ,training and trips for all members .

One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain , is Outward Bound ( 戶外訓(xùn)練 ) . It was founded in 1941 in Wales and attracts hundreds of thousands of adventurous types every year .

The courses are to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence , self-esteem ( 自尊 ) and character . As well as specialist courses such as canoeing , leadership skills and sailing , participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include a host of sports and survival training education skills .

Michael Williams , an American student , took part in an Outward Bound course last year . He said : “We learned lots of first aid skills , lots of natural history , lots of environmental facts , and participated in a wildlife preservation ( protecting ) programme . Beyond that , my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing .”

Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14 . Students must be in general good health , but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports . There is no selection process ; everyone is welcome , although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical power .

Most of the British courses take place in the Beacons in Wales . Another similar organization is the UK Survival School , which includes courses on learning to live with the environment , sailing and winter survival . On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food , how to make fire and cook with it , to find and build a shelter , control survival life support , how to cross rivers , send off an SOS signal , and to use compasses by day and night .

According to the leaders , such adventures are “an awakening , an exploration into unknown.” Outward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the earth’s roughest wildness areas .”

1.The advantage of the training courses is that _________________ .

A. participants can make friends with others

B. participants can visit some places of interest

C. participants can experience different adventures

D. participants can learn how wonderful nature is

2. In the Outward Bound course last year , the most exciting experience Michael Williams had was _____________________.

A. learning first aid skills                B. collecting facts of environment

C. preserving wildlife                   D. rock climbing and sailing

3.What’s the writer’s purpose to write this passage ?

A. To introduce the training course to readers

B. To persuade readers to take part in the training courses.

C. To tell readers the danger of this training course

D. To introduce the wonders of the world to readers

Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.
Students can participate ( take part ) in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies . Anyone can register ( 登記 ) with such groups , which then organize courses ,training and trips for all members .
One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain , is Outward Bound ( 戶外訓(xùn)練 ) . It was founded in 1941 in Wales and attracts hundreds of thousands of adventurous types every year .
The courses are to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence , self-esteem ( 自尊 ) and character . As well as specialist courses such as canoeing , leadership skills and sailing , participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include a host of sports and survival training education skills .
Michael Williams , an American student , took part in an Outward Bound course last year . He said : “We learned lots of first aid skills , lots of natural history , lots of environmental facts , and participated in a wildlife preservation ( protecting ) programme . Beyond that , my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing .”
Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14 . Students must be in general good health , but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports . There is no selection process ; everyone is welcome , although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical power .
Most of the British courses take place in the Beacons in Wales . Another similar organization is the UK Survival School , which includes courses on learning to live with the environment , sailing and winter survival . On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food , how to make fire and cook with it , to find and build a shelter , control survival life support , how to cross rivers , send off an SOS signal , and to use compasses by day and night .
According to the leaders , such adventures are “an awakening , an exploration into unknown.” Outward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the earth’s roughest wildness areas .”

1. 1.

   The advantage of the training courses is that ______

   1. A.
      participants can make friends with others
   2. B.
      participants can visit some places of interest
   3. C.
      participants can experience different adventures
   4. D.
      participants can learn how wonderful nature is
2. 2.

   In the Outward Bound course last year , the most exciting experience Michael Williams had was ______

   1. A.
      learning first aid skills
   2. B.
      collecting facts of environment
   3. C.
      preserving wildlife
   4. D.
      rock climbing and sailing
3. 3.

   What’s the writer’s purpose to write this passage ?

   1. A.
      To introduce the training course to readers
   2. B.
      To persuade readers to take part in the training courses
   3. C.
      To tell readers the danger of this training course
   4. D.
      To introduce the wonders of the world to readers

       Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.

       Students can participate in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies. Anyone can register with such groups, which then organize courses, training and trips for all members.

       One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain, is Outward Bound. The courses are to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence, self-esteem and character. As well as specialist courses such as canoeing, leadership skills and sailing, participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include sports and survival training education skills.

       Michael Williams, an American student, took part in an Outward Bound course last year. He said: “We learned lots of first aid skills, lots of natural history, lots of environmental facts, and participated in a wildlife preservation programme. Beyond that, my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.”

       Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14. Students must be in general good health, but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports. There is no selection process; everyone is welcome, although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical capacity.

Another similar organization is the UK Survival School, which includes courses on learning to live with the environment, sailing and winter survival. On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food , how to make fire and cook with it , to find and build a shelter , control survival life support , how to cross rivers , to send off a distress（危急）signal , and to use compasses by day and night .

       Outward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the Earth’s roughest wildness areas.”

1．Which of the following statements about joining in Outward Bound is correct?

       A．All members should be above 18.

       B．Suitable courses are advised.

       C．All members are strictly picked out.

       D．Experience is needed.

2．       is not what Outward Bound courses aim at.

       A．Building members’ character                 B．Broadening members’ horizon

       C．Building members’ confidence               D．Building up members’ health

3．What can be inferred from the passage?

       A．All the survival courses are controlled by the state.

       B．Learning natural history knowledge is an important part in the courses of Survival School.

       C．All the Outward Bound courses are limited to a month.

       D．Protecting ecosystem is one of the concerns of Outward Bound.

4．The most suitable title of the passage is       .

       A．Choose Outward Bound, the most popular survival courses

       B．Choose outdoor training programs, be eco-friendly

       C．Choose survival courses, choose new experiences

    D．Choose Survival School, what are you waiting for

Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States，there are various independent organizations offering similar activities．Students can participate(take part)in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies．Anyone can register with such groups，which then organize courses，training and trips for all members．
One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain is Outward Bound(戶外訓(xùn)練)．It was founded in 1941 in Wales and attracts hundreds of thousands of adventurous types every year. The courses are intended to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence, self-esteem(自尊)and character．As well as specialist courses such as canoeing，leadership skills and sailing，participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include a host of sports and survival training education skills．
Michael Williams，an American student，took part in an Outward Bound course last year．He said：“We learned lots of first aid skills，lots of natural history ,lots of environmental facts, and participated in a wildlife preservation programme．Beyond that，my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.”Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14．Students must be in general good health，but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports．There is no selection process；everyone is welcome，although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical capacity．Most of the British courses take place in the Brecon Beacons in Wales．Another similar organization is the UK Survival School，which includes courses on learning to 1ive with the environment， sailing and  winter survival．On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food, how to make fire and cook with it，to find and build a shelter，control survival life support，how to cross rivers．Send off a distress signal，and to use compasses(指南針)by day and night．
According to the leaders，such adventures are “an awakening, an exploration into the unknown.”O(jiān)utward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the Earth’s roughest wilderness areas．”   
【小題1】In Britain and the United States，survival courses are popular with    ．

Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States，there are various independent organizations offering similar activities．Students can participate(take part)in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies．Anyone can register with such groups，which then organize courses，training and trips for all members．

One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain is Outward Bound(戶外訓(xùn)練)．It was founded in 1941 in Wales and attracts hundreds of thousands of adventurous types every year. The courses are intended to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence, self-esteem(自尊)and character．As well as specialist courses such as canoeing，leadership skills and sailing，participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include a host of sports and survival training education skills．

Michael Williams，an American student，took part in an Outward Bound course last year．He said：“We learned lots of first aid skills，lots of natural history ,lots of environmental facts, and participated in a wildlife preservation programme．Beyond that，my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.”Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14．Students must be in general good health，but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports．There is no selection process；everyone is welcome，although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical capacity．Most of the British courses take place in the Brecon Beacons in Wales．Another similar organization is the UK Survival School，which includes courses on learning to 1ive with the environment， sailing and  winter survival．On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food, how to make fire and cook with it，to find and build a shelter，control survival life support，how to cross rivers．Send off a distress signal，and to use compasses(指南針)by day and night．

According to the leaders，such adventures are “an awakening, an exploration into the unknown.”O(jiān)utward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the Earth’s roughest wilderness areas．”   

1.In Britain and the United States，survival courses are popular with    ．

2.The advantage of the training courses is that   .

3.In an Outward Bound course last year，the most exciting experience Michael Williams had was   .

Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States，there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.Students can participate(take part)in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies.Anyone can register with such groups，which then organize courses，training and trips for all members.
One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain is Outward Bound(戶外訓(xùn)練).It was founded in 1941 in Wales and attracts hundreds of thousands of adventurous types every year. The courses are intended to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence, self-esteem(自尊)and character.As well as specialist courses such as canoeing，leadership skills and sailing，participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include a host of sports and survival training education skills.
Michael Williams，an American student，took part in an Outward Bound course last year.He said：“We learned lots of first aid skills，lots of natural history ,lots of environmental facts, and participated in a wildlife preservation programme.Beyond that，my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.”Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14.Students must be in general good health，but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports.There is no selection process；everyone is welcome，although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical capacity.Most of the British courses take place in the Brecon Beacons in Wales.Another similar organization is the UK Survival School，which includes courses on learning to 1ive with the environment， sailing and  winter survival.On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food, how to make fire and cook with it，to find and build a shelter，control survival life support，how to cross rivers.Send off a distress signal，and to use compasses(指南針)by day and night.
According to the leaders，such adventures are “an awakening, an exploration into the unknown.”O(jiān)utward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the Earth’s roughest wilderness areas.”   

1. 1.

   In Britain and the United States，survival courses are popular with    .

   1. A.
      old people
   2. B.
      young people
   3. C.
      dangerous people
   4. D.
      weak people
2. 2.

   The advantage of the training courses is that   .

   1. A.
      participants can make friends with others
   2. B.
      participants can visit some places of interest
   3. C.
      participants can experience different adventures
   4. D.
      participants can learn how wonderful nature is
3. 3.

   In an Outward Bound course last year，the most exciting experience Michael Williams had was   .

   1. A.
      learning first aid skills
   2. B.
      collecting facts of environment
   3. C.
      rock climbing and sailing
   4. D.
      preserving wildlife

 (西安交大附中2007—2008學(xué)年度下學(xué)期高三第四次模擬考試C篇)

Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.

       Students can participate in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies. Anyone can register with such groups, which then organize courses, training and trips for all members.

       One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain, is Outward Bound. The courses are to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence, self-esteem and character. As well as specialist courses such as canoeing, leadership skills and sailing, participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include sports and survival training education skills.

       Michael Williams, an American student, took part in an Outward Bound course last year. He said: “We learned lots of first aid skills, lots of natural history, lots of environmental facts, and participated in a wildlife preservation programme. Beyond that, my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.”

       Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14. Students must be in general good health, but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports. There is no selection process; everyone is welcome, although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical capacity.

Another similar organization is the UK Survival School, which includes courses on learning to live with the environment, sailing and winter survival. On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food , how to make fire and cook with it , to find and build a shelter , control survival life support , how to cross rivers , to send off a distress（危急）signal , and to use compasses by day and night .

       Outward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the Earth’s roughest wildness areas.”

49．Which of the following statements about joining in Outward Bound is correct?

       A．All members should be above 18.

       B．Suitable courses are advised.

       C．All members are strictly picked out.

       D．Experience is needed.

50．       is not what Outward Bound courses aim at.

       A．Building members’ character                 B．Broadening members’ horizon

       C．Building members’ confidence               D．Building up members’ health

51．What can be inferred from the passage?

       A．All the survival courses are controlled by the state.

       B．Learning natural history knowledge is an important part in the courses of Survival School.

       C．All the Outward Bound courses are limited to a month.

       D．Protecting ecosystem is one of the concerns of Outward Bound.

52．The most suitable title of the passage is       .

       A．Choose Outward Bound ,the most popular survival courses

       B．Choose outdoor training programs , be eco-friendly

       C．Choose survival courses ,choose new experiences

       D．Choose Survival School ,what are you waiting for