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International Summer Camps for Teenagers
What do you do with a teen whose summer holiday plans amount to sleep and WeChat? Try an international summer camp.
Village Camps
Salavas
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
+33475881681
Best for: River fun
Suitable for: 11-17 years;￡1996 (13nights), starting 30 June or 14 July
This granddaddy of European camps (now in its 49th year) has sites in Austria Portugal, Switzerland and elsewhere, but few can boast(有)a location as spectacular as the Summer River Experience Camp on the banks of the Ardeche.
It's a well-run operation with rock climbing and canoe(独木舟)training ending in a two-day 30km canoe descent of the Gorge with an overnight sleep in a tent.
Camp Adventure Academy
Lethem, Germany
+4940410094900
Best for: Survival
Suitable for: 7-16 years; ￡375 for one week, June 23-August 31
Set in the beautiful Luneburger Heide National Park, Survival Camp is the ultimate(终极的)outdoor adventure.
Survivors head into the forest to learn survival techniques and face the toughest challenges from lighting fires and building shelters to crossing rivers.
At the end of the week, each participant will receive a certificate, proclaiming them a true survivor and ready to battle the most difficult of situations.
Ocean Youth Trust
Gosport, England
Best for: Seafaring
Suitable for: 12-25 years; six-night sail-￡575 person from 16 to 22 July, 29 July to 1 August or 4 to 11 August.
Not truly a camp, but this has adventure, friendship and sheer thrills in spades(大量). OYT gives sail training to hundreds of disadvantaged children each year and during the holidays, offers places to children from mainstream backgrounds too.
Youngsters learn to sail, navigate and cook on OYT's 32-metre boat Prolific, crewing the boat (with expert help) on voyages to France and the Channel Islands.
1. What’s the advantage of Village Camps?
A. Teenagers can learn some survival techniques.
B. Teenagers can experience some adventures.
C. Each participant will receive a certificate.
D. Teenagers can get canoe training.
2. Which camp is suitable for Jack’s eight-year-old son?
A. Village Camps. B. Camp Adventure Academy.
C. Ocean Youth Trust. D. None.
3. If you want to learn how to sail, which camp(s) can you try?
A. Ocean Youth Trust. B. Village Camps.
C. Camp Adventure Academy. D. Ocean Youth Trust and Village Camps.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了适合青少年的几个国际夏令营。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Village Camps中“It's a well-run operation with rock climbing and canoe(独木舟)training ending in a two-day 30km canoe descent of the Gorge with an overnight sleep in a tent.( 这是一项运作良好的操作，包括攀岩和独木舟训练，两天30公里峡谷坡道的独木舟，并在帐篷中过夜。)”可知，在Village Camps中，青少年可以接受独木舟训练。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Camp Adventure Academy中“Suitable for: 7-16 years”可知，Camp Adventure Academy适合7到16岁的孩子，所以Camp Adventure Academy适合Jack 8岁的儿子。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ocean Youth Trust中“Youngsters learn to sail, navigate and cook on OYT's 32-metre boat Prolific, crewing the boat (with expert help) on voyages to France and the Channel Islands.( 年轻人在OYT的32米高的“Prolific”船上学习航海、导航和烹饪，在专家的帮助下，在前往法国和海峡群岛的航行中担任船员。)可知，如果你想要学习航行，你可以尝试Ocean Youth Trust。故选A。
