Today, kids have different reasons for making camp a part of their lives, such as:
To meet new people
Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different states, or even different countries. It’s a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures. Michiko, 13, put it like this:“I loved camp. I met this girl name Manny who lives in New York (I live in New Jersey) and she is cool.
To challenge yourself
To appreciate nature
There’s a great big natural world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is.
| A．Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy. |
| B．She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese. |
| C．I felt great afterwards. |
| D．It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork and tolerance(包容). |
| E．Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years. |
| F．When you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time. |
| G．Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn’t survive. |
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and it is a national historic landmark.It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947.In 1957,the owner donated the fortune to the state of California.Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.Despite its location far from any urban center,the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.
Guided Tours
●Tour 1 is recommended for first-time visitors.It now includes the movie,Hearst Castle:Building the Dream.
●Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house’s upper floors,Mr Hearst’s private suite,the libraries,and the kitchen.
●Tour 3 looks at the Castle’s North Wing,guest rooms and guest house Casa del Monte.
●Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds,the largest guest house,the wine basement,and the Hidden Terrace.
●The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst’s own visitors might have.
Ticket Prices
Hearst Castle accepts VISA,MasterCard,American Express and Discover.Free day-use parking is available for automobiles,motorcycles,tour buses and recreational vehicles.
| Tours | Adult | Aged 6-17 |
| Tour 1 | $24 | $12 |
| Tour 2,3 or 4 | $24 | $12 |
| Evening tour | $30 | $15 |
Reservation(预订)Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival,tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445.See below for times.
| Reservation Call Center Hours | ||
| Dates | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| March-September | 8 am to 6 pm | 8 am to 6 pm |
| October-February | 9 am to 5 pm | 9 am to 3 pm |
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.
【小题1】Who does Hearst Castle belong to at present?| A．William Randolph Hearst. |
| B．Julia Morgan. |
| C．The Hearst Corporation. |
| D．The state of California. |
| A．Tour 1. | B．Tour 2. |
| C．Tour 3. | D．Tour 4. |
| A．$36. | B．$48. |
| C．$60. | D．$75. |
Picnic Shelter Reservations
Vancouver Parks and Recreation maintains four covered picnic shelters that are available for reservation at the following parks:
●Fisher Basin Community Park
●Leroy Haagen Memorial Park
●Marine Community Park
●Marshall Community Park
Picnic shelters are available to reserve between May 1 and September 30 each year. Reservations are for the entire day with a reservation fee of $100. When not reserved, shelters are available for free. Reserve a picnic shelter by calling 360-487-7100.
Shelter Reservation Cancellation Policy
If canceled one month or more before the rental date, 100% of the fee will be refunded. If canceled 1-4 weeks before the rental date, 75% of the fee will be refunded. No refunds will be granted if the reservation is canceled less than one week prior to the rental date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a way to find out if an event is already scheduled at a park?
Yes. Contact Marshall Community Center at 360-487-7100 to find out about events taking place in our parks.
Q: What facilities are included with a picnic shelter reservation?
Reservations include use of all picnic tables located within the shelter and electricity (there is no electricity at Marine Park). Playground facilities and restrooms will be shared with the public.
Park Use Permits
Depending on the type of event you’re hosting, you will need to get a Park Use Permit from Vancouver Parks and Recreation. A Park Use Permit gives you permission to bring special items and equipment into the park.
【小题1】According to the passage, Vancouver picnic shelters ________.| A．don’t allow visitors to host events |
| B．are available to reserve all year round |
| C．can be used for free when not reserved |
| D．don’t offer picnic tables or electricity |
| A．$100. | B．$75. | C．$25. | D．0. |
| A．A book review. | B．A news report. |
| C．A science journal. | D．A travel brochure. |
Larry first began diving when he was his daughter’s age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back.. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children his age were not even allowed to dive.
After the first expedition, Larry’s later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, his was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures.
Larry’s first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them .Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different spots for free.
Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.
【小题1】In what way was this expedition different for Larry?
| A．His daughter had grown up. |
| B．He had become a famous diver. |
| C．His father would dive with him. |
| D．His daughter would dive with him. |
| A．Larry had some privileges. |
| B．Larry liked the rented diving suits. |
| C．Divers had to buy diving equipment. |
| D．Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive. |
| A．To dive into the deep water. |
| B．To protect himself from danger. |
| C．To admire the underwater view. |
| D．To take photo more conveniently. |
| A．Larry didn’t wear a watch. |
| B．Larry had a poor memory. |
| C．Larry enjoyed the adventure. |
| D．Larry was not good at math. |
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