第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从所给的

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第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

Science summer camps are one of the best ways to improve creativity of students and teach them a practical approach towards science and its applications （应用）．Students taking part in the camps can learn to appreciate science and technology at an early age, to be better positioned for further learning and finally better prepared to face challenges．Apart from theories, scientific experiments and discussions are encouraged at these camps．

The science summer camps are usually held between June and August and it’s good for parents to start planning their children’s summer camps at least 6 to 7 months in advance．This period of time provides an opportunity for them to do proper research and save money．With more than 2,000 summer camps in the US, there is a wide variety for parents to choose from．If the child doesn’t like biology, there  is no point sending him to an anatomy （解剖学） science camp．Likewise （同样地）, if one thinks that his child limits himself to books throughout the school year, he should try and choose camps which provide students with an opportunity to move out in the open and be physically active．To make the task easier, there are many websites which provide online resource materials to help parents select a summer camp that fits the needs of their children．

Generally, a science summer camp costs between $ 150 and $ 500, depending on where the camp is located, how long it lasts and of course what subject it covers．Some of them also provide scholarships （奖学金） for bright students to encourage them．

56．A science summer camp offers students      ．

A．chances to be well prepared for future study

B．chances to research and save money

C．ways to get online resource materials

D．chances to live independently

57．What does the underlined word “them” in the second paragraph refer to?

A．Students     B．Organizers CScientists             D．Parents

58．We can infer （推断） from the second paragraph that        ．

A．it’s important for children to relax at the summer camps

B．online resource materials can help to organize a summer camp

C．proper camps should be chosen for children according to their needs

D．different parents should be chosen for children according to their needs

59．What do the costs of a science summer camp depend on?

A．Organizers’ efforts and suggestions．  B．Location, time and content．

C．Students’ likes and dislikes．       D．Effects and benefits．