1、.七选五Summer camps are a great US tradition, like baseball and apple pie. Their roots are heavily planted in the East Coast. Actually, the first summer camp began in Connecticut in 1861. 1 Currently, San Diego, CA (California) is ranked as the most popular city for camps.So, six years ago, when I had
2、the idea to have a summer camp experience for 913yearold nonUS kids with English as a second language, I had my homework cut out for me. The winner was Orange County, California! Why? 2 I needed nice weather all the time. And its Orange County with average high temperatures ranging from 21 to 29， an
3、d there are not very many days of rain. 3 Cities in Orange County, CA are often on the list of the top 100 safety cities in the US. So, where is our camp? You guessed it! 4 I know when you hear “Southern California”， your first thought isnt “English”. However, the native speakers of English here spe
4、ak it well. 5 The English is basically “accent less”， which means students from other countries will understand and learn it well, and all teachers are certified to teach English as a second language, which is a big win for all of us.So, there you have it. I have no doubt that our students are too!A
5、Therere many attractions.BIts fun in the sun year round.CHeres what really makes this my choice.DRemember, this is a welleducated part of the country.EForeign learners tend to have a high regard for California, New York, and Florida.FWith camps growing popular over the years, other American areas be
6、came increasingly popular.GWhen parents send their kids here, they can rest because theyre in one of the safest cities on the planet.本文主要介绍了作者为什么选择橘子郡作为夏令营的地点。1F解析：根据空后的“Currently, San Diego, CA(California) is ranked as the most popular city for camps.”可知，目前，圣地亚哥被列为最受欢迎的夏令营城市。由此可推知，随着夏令营的流行，美国其他地方也越
7、来越受欢迎。后面举例说明目前最受欢迎的城市。故选F。2C解析：根据空前的“The winner was Orange County, California! Why？”及下文解释的三点原因可知，此空概括说明作者做出选择的原因。故选C。3B解析：根据空前的“.and there are not very many days of rain.”可知，原因之一是橘子郡雨天很少，天气好。故选B。4G解析：根据本段第一句“Cities in Orange County, CA are often on the list of the top 100 safety cities in the US.”可知
8、，原因之二是安全。故选G。5D解析：根据空后的“The English is basically accent less. and all teachers are certified to teach English as a second language.”可知，原因之三是橘子郡是一个居民受过良好教育的地方。故选D。.翻译下列句子，注意黑体部分要用到本单元的单词、短语或句型，然后将其合并成一篇短文1几年前他拼命挣钱，很少跟家人在一起。A few years ago, he struggled to earn money and spared little time with his fa
9、mily.2这使得他妻子要跟他分开。It led to his wife intending to leave him.3他后悔没跟家人多交流。He regretted not having communicated more with his family.4因此，他把注意力集中在跟家人构建和谐关系上。Therefore, he focused his attention on building up a harmonious relationship with his family.5多亏他的努力，妻子现在对他很满意。Thanks to his efforts, his wife is n
10、ow satisfied with him.6如果让他对过去几年自己做的事情做出评论的话，他会说，如果有可能，多花点时间跟家人待在一起。If we have him make comments on what he has done in the past few years, he would say if possible, we should spend more time staying with our family.请将以上句子连成一篇语言流畅、用词准确、逻辑严密的短文。A few years ago, he struggled to earn money and spared l
11、ittle time with his family, which led to his wife intending to leave him. He regretted not having communicated more with his family. Therefore, he focused his attention on building up a harmonious relationship with his family. Thanks to his efforts, his wife is now satisfied with him. If we have him make comments on what he has done in the past few years, he would say if possible, we should spend more time staying with our family.
