Every year, a lot of children in the USA go to summer camps. Some go to play outdoors in the woods, in the mountains or on lakes. But families now have many choices of special camps. These can be in the middle of nature or a big city. Special camps offer young people the chance to learn about different subjects.

    In technology camps, one subject that children can learn about is video game design. They learn how to use computer programs to create games of their own. One program that teaches video game design is called Cyber camp. Children can learn how to design their own virtual(虚拟的)worlds to set their video games in. Then, they program their own rules and objects into the games.

    Cyber camp also offers courses in robot building and Web design. A recent story in the Washington Post described how one child made a robot that could sing a song. Another made a robot that could follow a black line drawn on a piece of cardboard. Also, children can learn how to make websites. One child made a site for Pokémon, one of his favorite cartoon shows.

Dear Laura,

    Thanks for your email. Yes, I am having a great time on my exchange programme in France. It's even 1 than I thought. I was a little nervous before I arrived here, 2 there was no reason to be worried. My host 3 is really nice. They try their best to make me feel at home. And you wouldn't believe how 4 my French has improved! Although I still make lots of mistakes, it doesn't bother (使……烦恼) me as before. My biggest challenge (挑战) is learning how to 5 at the dinner table. As you can imagine, things are really different6 those at home. For example, you should not eat 7 with your hands except bread, not even fruit. 8 thing is that it is very rude to say you are full. If you don't want any more food, you should just say "9". Also, it's rude to put your hands in your lap. I find 10 difficult to remember everything, but I am getting used to them.

    Hope you are having a good school year. Please write to me soon.

Yours,

Wang Kun