A2 - B1 Summer Camps

A2 - B1 Summer Camps

By Simply English

READING COMPREHENSION

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Read the text below and do the tasks that follow it.

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​A Unique Summer Camp Experience

Summer is almost here and for many it means, summer camp! In Guffey, Colorado, there is a very special camp which runs for 4 weeks each summer. Nighthawk Ranch is a nonprofit camp for kids ages 10 to 18 battling cancer. The goal of Nighthawk is to provide a safe and healing environment where these brave children are able to enjoy themselves, build up their self esteem and look towards a brighter future. Each camper is responsible for looking after a horse for the week, the same horse they will learn to ride. Kathryn Ory, who volunteers her time as the camp photographer, noted that “most of the campers start the week a little standoffish towards each other, and somewhat shy around the horses. By the time the last day comes,they are totally different children! It is amazing to see the changes in them. I am so fortunate to witness it first hand.”

Justin Dunn runs the equine therapy program. The horses that the kids care for and ride are all owned and trained by Justin. In addition to caring for their horse and learning to ride, campers get to experience other activities, like building log cabins, crafts, ropes courses, archery, and camping.Tom and Dorothy Evans started the camp to provide a unique high mountain working ranch experience that encourages achievement through a variety of activities. They fund the camp out of their own pockets with the help of donations and the generosity of volunteers. There is never a cost to the camp attendees and their families.Nighthawk Ranch is so much more than a summer camp, it’s a truly memorable experience for children and their families.

Multiple Choice

Mark the sentences as True, or False.

Nighthawk Ranch is located in the UK.

• true

• false

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The camp is open all summer.

• true

• false

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It was created for children with health problems.

• true

• false

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They can improve their confidence there.

• true

• false

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Mark the sentences as True, or False.

Children can only look after the horses.

• true

• false

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The camp offers mainly academic activities.

• true

• false

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Campers have to pay to attend this camp.

• true

• false

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Children will never forget this experience.

• true

• false

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Nighthawk Ranch is a place …

• children don’t interact much with each other.

• offers a wide range of activities.

• to finance this project.

• where sick children can have fun.

• is responsible for training the horses.

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In the first few days of camp ...

• children don’t interact much with each other.

• offers a wide range of activities.

• to finance this project.

• where sick children can have fun.

• is responsible for training the horses.

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Justin Dunn …

• children don’t interact much with each other.

• offers a wide range of activities.

• to finance this project.

• where sick children can have fun.

• is responsible for training the horses.

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This summer camp ...

• children don’t interact much with each other.

• offers a wide range of activities.

• to finance this project.

• where sick children can have fun.

• is responsible for training the horses.

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Tom and Dorothy Evans get help from others …

• children don’t interact much with each other.

• offers a wide range of activities.

• to finance this project.

• where sick children can have fun.

• is responsible for training the horses.

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incredible

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unforgettable

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fighting

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courageous

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diversity

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lucky

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protected

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introverted

Multiple Choice

Label the following pictures. Use the words from the box.

• bouldering

• quad biking

• frisbee golf

• abseiling

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Label the following pictures. Use the words from the box.

• bouldering

• quad biking

• frisbee golf

• abseiling

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Label the following pictures. Use the words from the box.

• bouldering

• quad biking

• frisbee golf

• abseiling

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Label the following pictures. Use the words from the box.

• bouldering

• quad biking

• frisbee golf

• abseiling

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Label the following pictures. Use the words from the box.

• snorkelling

• bodyboarding

• raft building

• sea kayaking

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Label the following pictures. Use the words from the box.

• snorkelling

• bodyboarding

• raft building

• sea kayaking

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Label the following pictures. Use the words from the box.

• snorkelling

• bodyboarding

• raft building

• sea kayaking

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Label the following pictures. Use the words from the box.

• snorkelling

• bodyboarding

• raft building

• sea kayaking

Multiple Choice

Past Simple or Past Continuous? Select the correct option.

Yesterday morning, it ______ heavily.

• rained

• was raining

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Past Simple or Past Continuous? Select the correct option.

Ned ______ board games inside his tent with a few friends.

• played

• was playing

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Past Simple or Past Continuous? Select the correct option.

But they ______ much fun since they wanted to hang out outside. Suddenly, the electricity light ______ out.

• weren't having

• didn't have

• was going

• went

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Past Simple or Past Continuous? Select the correct option.

Ned ______ by the plastic window feeling completely disappointed.

• sat

• was sitting

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Past Simple or Past Continuous? Select the correct option.

While he ______ the rain, his mobile phone ______.

• was watching

• watched

• rang

• was ringing

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Past Simple or Past Continuous? Select the correct option.

His mother was calling to say she ______ for a visit.

• came

• was coming

Multiple Select

Past Simple or Past Continuous? Select the correct option.

While they were chatting the rain ______, but Ned ______ it.

• stopped

• was stoping

• wasn't noticing

• didn't notice

Multiple Choice

Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the texts with the headings.

As children spend so much time these days inside and mostly sitting down, camp provides a wonderful opportunity to move! Camp is action!

• Forget all about technology

• Grow more independent

• Be physically active

• Make true friends

Multiple Choice

Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the texts with the headings.

Camp encourages kids to relax and meet new people. All the fun at camp draws everyone together, singing, laughing, talking, playing, doing almost everything together.

• Forget all about technology

• Grow more independent

• Be physically active

• Make true friends

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Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the texts with the headings.

When kids take a break from TV, cell phones, and the Internet, they rediscover their creative powers and engage the real world.

• Forget all about technology

• Grow more independent

• Be physically active

• Make true friends

Multiple Choice

Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the texts with the headings.

Camp is the perfect place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves without parents and teachers guiding every move.

• Forget all about technology

• Grow more independent

• Be physically active

• Make true friends

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Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the texts with the headings.

Camp helps children build self-esteem. With its non-competitive activities and diverse opportunities, camp life is a real boost for young people.

• Experience success and become more confident

• Conquer fears

• Develop abilities

• Learn social skills

Multiple Choice

Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the texts with the headings.

Coming to camp means joining a community where everyone must agree to cooperate and respect each other. Camp is teamwork!

• Experience success and become more confident

• Conquer fears

• Develop abilities

• Learn social skills

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Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the texts with the headings.

Camps offer kids great opportunities to try new and maybe a little frightening things. Kids can learn that improvement comes when you give something another try.

• Experience success and become more confident

• Conquer fears

• Develop abilities

• Learn social skills

Multiple Choice

Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the texts with the headings.

Camps provide the right instruction, equipment and facilities for kids to improve their sports and artistic talents, and their adventure skills.

• Experience success and become more confident

• Conquer fears

• Develop abilities

• Learn social skills

Open Ended

Choose an activity from todays lesson you would love to try, and justify your answer.