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Whale Camp at Marine Science Institute
Camp Type: Overnight, Family, International
Age of Campers: 10-18
Year Established: 1984
No other marine (海洋的) science program enables you to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, and seals in their own natural habitat. Board our 60-foot sailboat for unmatched observations of marine life. Help collect data to document whales’ distribution patterns and behaviors. Gain hands-on experience using our marine science equipment. Explore the powerful and endangered processes of life in the sea.
Some summer programs teach you about marine science and oceanography (海洋学) with lots of time in a classroom, lab or museum. We take you directly to the source for the best observation and experience. This is why the Whale Camp is the place where inspiration, exploration and discovery abound (很多). This is why there’s only one Whale Camp.
We are located on beautiful Grand Manan Island which was recently named the third best small island in the world to visit by the travel experts. The location is ideally situated in the Bay of Fundy where the highest tides in the world create one of the world’s richest and most diverse marine ecosystems.
In our years of experience, we’ve observed numerous whales on over 98% of our research trips. Whale Camp offers more research trips per session than any other summer camp program. The diversity of bird life at sea and on land is extraordinary. Only the Whale Camp takes you to the highly restricted Machias Seal Island to be surrounded by many rare creatures. Each day at Whale Camp is a life-changing experience. With our seas and planet in danger, we believe it’s more important than ever for us to learn how to protect the systems of life that sustain (维持) us.
【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一个名为Whale Camp的夏令营活动, 介绍了其活动特色等情况。
21. According to the passage, the program .
A. is part of the in-class education
B. is about great scientific researches
C. mainly focuses on endangered marine species
D. offers chances to get close to sea creatures
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文章中No other marine science program enables you to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, and seals in their own natural habitat. 可知, 这个项目提供了接近海洋生物的机会。故选D。
22. Some summer programs are mentioned to show that .
A. Whale Camp is very unique
B. Whale Camp is the best summer camp
C. people can observe whales at Whale Camp
D. schools take education of marine life seriously
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据文章中Some summer programs teach you about . . . one Whale Camp. 可知, 提到一些夏季项目是为了以此表明Whale Camp非常独特。故选A。
23. The marine ecosystems are diverse because .
A. the location is close to the bay
B. there are high tides in the area
C. experts make efforts to protect them
D. the island is rarely visited by people
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中The location is ideally situated. . . diverse marine ecosystems. 可知, 海洋生态系统多样, 是因为该地区有最高的潮汐。故选B。
