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Next to the benefits of playing and swimming all day long, reading is probably the most important thing kids can do in summer. Here are some great summer reading programs for kids.
Sync: Free Summer Audiobook Program
Sync has a summer reading program just for teens that will give them two free audiobooks each week this summer. Perfect for both on-the-go and on the couch reading. Each week they offer a current young adult book as well as a classic title that teens will be able to download for free through the SORA/ OverDrive app.
Scholastic Read-a-Palooza
Scholastic has a summer reading challenge in which kids go online to record the minutes they've read during the summer. This year, kids can make new friends, earn virtual rewards and help unlock donations for kids with limited or no access to books. All you need to do is sign up and keep a “reading streak” in Scholastic Home Base over the summer.
Half Price Books
The Half Price Books hosts gift card giveaways on social media for kids who read for at least 300 minutes during the months of June and July. The program website also features printable coloring sheets, online storytimes and mystery book recommendations for ages ranging from preschool to teens.
Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental is the nation's largest children's literacy non-profit. It lists a collection of free ebooks and interactive materials on literacy. Reading Is Fundamental has tools for every level to raise reading to new heights this summer and beyond.
1. What can teens do through Sync?
A. Choose their favorite books freely.
B. Get some free audiobooks this summer.
C. Download their favorite classics for free.
D. Surf in the sea of books anywhere and anytime.
2. Which program will donate books to kids?
A. Sync: Free Summer Audiobook Program.
B. Scholastic Read-a-Palooza.
C. Reading Is Fundamental.
D. Half Price Books.
3. What is the feature of Reading Is Fundamental?
A. It is free of charge to get books on literacy.
B. It offers gift card giveaways on social media.
C. It is suitable for kids of different reading levels.
D. It aims at establishing a base of children's literacy.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个适合孩子的暑期阅读项目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Sync: Free Summer Audiobook Program（Sync：免费夏季有声读物计划）”可知，青少年可以通过Sync在今年夏天获得一些免费的有声读物。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“This year, kids can make new friends, earn virtual rewards and help unlock donations for kids with limited or no access to books.（今年，孩子们可以结交新朋友，赚取虚拟奖励，并帮助捐书给那些无法获得书籍的孩子。）”可知，Scholastic Read-a-Palooza这个项目会给孩子们捐书。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Reading Is Fundamental has tools for every level to raise reading to new heights this summer and beyond.（Reading Is Fundamental 为各个层次的人提供了工具，让他们在今年夏天乃至以后的时间里把阅读提高到新的高度。）”可知，Reading Is Fundamental 项目的特点是适合不同阅读水平的孩子。故选C。
