The UCL Pre-university Summer School for International High School Students is a unique two-week course for students who want to experience life at one of the world's leading universities in the heart of London.
Course dates
27 July- 10 August 2020
Students should arrive in London before 27 July and leave on 11 August.
Entry（入学）requirements
You will have an English language level between IELTS 5.5 and 7.0, but you can still apply with a teacher's reference（推荐信）.And you will be an international high school student about to start your final year of high school, usually aged 16 or 17 years old （but not 18） and a non — native English speaker'
Course structure
You will take morning classes in the school, and attend workshops and take part in cultural and social activities most weekday afternoons out of the school.
Morning classes
The course is unique. Unlike other summer courses, it will show you how UCL achieves its goal of making all its students have global minds, helping you to understand global problems from different points of view.
Social activities
The course will also provide you with the chance to meet with other students who are living and studying in London. You will be supported by UCL teachers and trained with UCL students during social activities.
Fees and expenses
The cost of UCL'S Pre-university Summer School for International High School Students is £ 4.000 for each student; this fee doesn't include: lunch and snacks, insurance, UCL Bloomsbury gym.
1. Who can apply for the course?| A．A Japanese student aged 1 8. |
| B．A high school graduate from Australia. |
| C．A Chinese student aged 17 with IELTS 5.5. |
| D．A student aged 16 from America with a reference. |
| A．Live in local families. |
| B．Develop international views. |
| C．Take evening classes out of the school. |
| D．Take part in cultural activities at weekends. |
| A．Students need to pay extra money for lunch. |
| B．Students can choose not to buy insurance. |
| C．Students can pay the fee after 10 August. |
| D．Students will spend £ 4,000 on living expenses. |
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【推荐1】Best Flower Delivery Services
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or a holiday, sending pretty blooms is the perfect way to let someone know you’re thinking of them. We rounded up several amazing delivery services that not only ship fresh and beautiful bouquets of flowers, but also ensure timely deliveries.
Home Depot
$72
You probably already shop at Home Depot for all your home improvement needs, but do you know that the store also has a flower delivery service? From roses to carnations (康乃馨), this unexpected retailer has an arrangement for all your needs. Real Simple readers can save up to 40 percent using these Home Depot coupon codes (折扣码).
Urban Stems
$155
Unlike other flower delivery services, you can’t customize your Urban Stems bouquets, but with so many options available, you won’t want to. Along with same-day and next-day delivery, the company also lets you pre-order up to four weeks in advance. Real Simple readers can save up to 15 percent using these Urban Stems coupon codes.
Amazon Curated Flower Collection
$43
These days, pretty much everything imaginable is available on Amazon, and that includes flower deliveries. The Amazon Curated Flower Collection has arrangements to choose from that are available for same-day and next-day delivery. Flowers are shipped when they are still in their bud period to ensure they will last as long as possible.
White Flower Farm
$49
If you have a green thumb, you’ve probably heard of White Flower Farm. The family-owned nursery is known for growing a wide variety of plants and delivering them all over the country. But the gardening retailer also has an expansive (广阔的) range of high-quality house plants and fresh-cut bouquets available for purchase as well.
1. How much can a customer spend at least with Home Depot?| A．About $43.2. | B．Around $28.8. |
| C．Just$72. | D．About $10.8. |
| A．About four fortnights. | B．Within two fortnights. |
| C．More than a month. | D．Less than two months. |
| A．Urban Stems. | B．Home Depot. |
| C．Amazon Curated Flower Collection. | D．White Flower Farm. |
【推荐2】The well received Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards) is a melting pot of some of the world’s most outstanding and talented souls in the field of photography where recognition and publicity are gained by the winning entry. This is an open invitation. Join us and take part in the competition!
Our judges are all highly respected industry professionals,including gallery (画廊) owners, publishers,editors and famous photographers. Do not miss this rare opportunity to take part in this annual photo contest. Choose your best work, upload photos and give yourself a chance to compete for fame and more than $7,500 award!
Categories are in two sections: Professional and Non-Professional. Winners of each subcategory (子范畴) will be awarded with: Gold Star, Silver Star and Bronze Star awards.
| ●Early Deadline&Entry fee 23 December 2023 Non-Professional — Single image entry fee: $19 Professional — Single image entry fee: $24 | |
| ●Final Deadline &Entry fee 17 January 2024 Non-Professional — Single image entry fee: $24 Professional — Single image entry fee: $29 | |
| ● Frequently-asked questions: | Answers |
| 1.Can I enter one image into multiple categories? | Yes,you may enter the same image into as many categories as you want. Additional fee for next category is $10. |
| 2.Can I make changes to my entry after I have paid? | No, after payment has been made,entries cannot be edited. |
| 3.What should I do if I’m having problems uploading data? | Try to read the instructions on the entry form again. If you are unable to resolve the problem after reading the instructions, send an e-mail inquiry to info@ ndawards.net. |
1. What do you think the text is?
| A．An announcement. |
| B．An invitation |
| C．An advertisement. |
| D．An agreement. |
| A．$87. | B．$72. | C．$49. | D．$44. |
| A．Fill in the entry form again. |
| B．Interact with some of the judges. |
| C．Send an e-mail to info@ndawards.net. |
| D．Submit the entry to another category. |
【推荐3】Vacation Packages in Los Angeles
A Disney in Los Angeles Vacation packages
Enjoy a fantastic and magical adventure in the Los Angeles area with a Disney Vacation in Los Angeles, which includes four nights of stay and a 1-day Disneyland Park Hopper（通票）with transport which will help you set up a perfect experience to Disney.
Details:
Disneyland 1-day Park Hopper with transport
Description:
People of all ages love Disneyland, and you will have the park's all kinds of rides and attractions. If you would prefer to look for excitement on exciting rides like Space Mountain, you are sure to find something new and exciting at Disneyland!
Experience of the Hollywood Stars Vacation package
With Experience of the Hollywood Stars, you can get a two-night stay at a hotel and the chance to see some of the most popular stars of Los Angeles!
Details:
Description:
The package includes the Stars Homes and Rodeo Drive Shopping Tour, so you are sure to have a fantastic time in having a look at the houses of your favorite stars and having a fantastic time in shopping as well.
Places of Interest in Los Angeles Vacation package
The fantastic city of Los Angeles has much to offer, and you can take full advantage of it with the Places of Interest in Los Angeles Vacation, offering three nights of stay at your choice of hotels.
Details:
Half Day Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour
Description
Visit the most beautiful sights in the area and come back to your freshly-made bed for all three nights of your stay. You'll be able to enjoy every moment of your vacation whether in your room or out on the town.
1. Which place should you go to when you would like to take exciting rides?| A．Disneyland |
| B．Stars’ homes |
| C．Hollywood |
| D．Beverly Hills |
| A．Meet your favorite stars in their homes. |
| B．Visit the most wonderful sights. |
| C．Enjoy all kinds of rides and shows. |
| D．Have great fun in shopping. |
| A．Seeing the houses of stars. |
| B．Having dinner with stars. |
| C．Getting two-night stay at a hotel |
| D．Watching Disneyland cartoons. |
【推荐1】Potala Palace Travel Guide
Travel Tips● The travel route is set strictly.
● The visiting time is limited in 1 hour.
● Watch your steps due to the high altitude.
● Bring along an overcoat as it is a bit cold in the hall.
Notice● Oxygen bag is prohibited to be taken into the Palace.
● Smoking is prohibited and cigarettes are not allowed to be brought into the Palace
● Smartphones can be carried with you into the Palace, but please do not take photos.
● Liquid is not allowed, including mineral water, which can be purchased at the hill top.
Ticket Purchase ProcedureVisitors are required to apply for free reservation tickets with identity documents, such as ID cards and passports one day in advance.
The visiting date and exact time, number of visitors and ID document numbers are printed on the reservation tickets. Those visitors who have reservation tickets should make their tickets canceled if they can’t visit the Palace for personal reasons. Otherwise, they will be forbidden to apply again within a week because their names are added to the blacklist.
On the following day, visitors should have their reservation tickets and ID documents checked and walk to the ticket office in front of the White Palace to buy the entrance tickets. Then they can start their tour after another security check.
How to get to Potala Palace● Take bus 13 to Yaowangshan Bus Stop.
● Take bus 8 or 17 to Baita Bus Stop.
● Take bus 2, 16 or 26 to Lazhong Bus Stop.
● Take airport shuttle to Minhangju Bus Stop.
1. What can be brought into Potala Palace?| A．Cigarettes. | B．Mineral water. | C．Smartphones. | D．Oxygen bags. |
| A．He has to apply seven days later. |
| B．He will pay a heavy fine online. |
| C．He has to cancel his reservation ticket. |
| D．He will take another security check. |
| A．3. | B．4. | C．6. | D．7. |
【推荐2】The Giant Ferris Wheel is one of Vienna’s symbols. Almost 65 meters tall, it offers a breathtaking view of the city. It was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel from 1920 until 1985.
According to the unwritten rule for all visitors to Vienna, if you haven’t done a round on the Giant Ferris Wheel, you haven’t been in Vienna. The Giant Ferris Wheel was built in 1897 to mark the 50th year of Emperor Franz Joseph’s accession to the throne (王位). It has been enduring feature of the city’s skyline ever since. If you want to know everything about the Giant Ferris Wheel, head to the Panorama Museum in the entrance area of the Giant Ferris Wheel.
The entire iron structure weighs 430 metric tons. The wheel of the Giant Ferris Wheel turns at a speed of 2.7 km/h. The Giant Ferris Wheel is the oldest ferris wheel of its type still in existence anywhere in the world and famous throughout the world.
Prices
Adult | €13.50 |
Child (aged 3-14 years) | €6.50 |
Family tickets | 2 Adults + 2 Children €34.00 2 Adults + 3 Children €39.50 2 Adults +4 Children €45.00 |
You can find more information about The Giant Ferris Wheel at office@zumriesenrad.at or +43 1 729 54 30. Our office times are Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from 08:00 am to 04:30 pm.
1. What do we know about The Giant Ferris Wheel?| A．It has a history of fifty years. | B．It turns at a speed of 2. 7 m/h. |
| C．It is the oldest Ferris wheel of its type, | D．It is the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. |
| A．€25.5. | B．€27. | C．€34. | D．€40. |
| A．In a history book. | B．In a travel brochure. |
| C．In a science fiction. | D．In an art magazine. |
ATEM Mini includes everything you need. All the buttons are positioned on the front panel so it's very easy to learn. There are 4 HDMI video inputs for connecting cameras and computers, plus a USB output that resembles a webcam so you can connect to Zoom or Skype. ATEM software Control for Mac and PC is also included, which allows access to more advanced broadcast features!
Use Professional Video Effects
ATEM Mini is really a professional broadcast switcher used by television stations. This means it has professional effects such as a DVE for picture in picture effects commonly used for commentating(作现场解说)over a computer slide show. There are titles for presenter names, wipe effects for transitioning between sources and a green screen key for replacing backgrounds with graphics!
Live Stream Training and Conferences
The ATEM Mini Pro model has a built-in hardware streaming engine for live streaming via its Internet connection. This means you can live stream to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch in much better quality and with perfectly smooth motion. You can even connect a hard disk or flash storage to the USB connection and record your stream for upload later!
Keep watch on all Video Inputs
With so many cameras, computers and effects, things can get busy fast! The ATEM Mini Pro model lets you see all cameras, plus streaming and recording status all on a single TV or monitor. There are even indicators to show when a camera is on air! Only ATEM Mini is a true Professional television studio in a small compact design!
ATEM Mini.......US$295*
ATEM Mini Pro.......US$595*
ATEM Software Control.......Free
1. Why is it not difficult for people to learn to use ATEM Mini?| A．Because its buttons are put on the front panel. |
| B．Because its USB output looks like a webcam. |
| C．Because four video inputs connect computers. |
| D．Because it allows access to advanced features. |
| A．Create Training and Educational Videos |
| B．Use Professional Video Effects |
| C．Live Stream Training and Conferences |
| D．Keen watch on all Video Inputs |
| A．public service ad | B．short story |
| C．commercial ad | D．news report |
【推荐1】The Hear Clear Go Rechargeable Digital Hearing Aid is a popular member of our rechargeable hearing aid family for a good reason: it combines great performance with incredible value! This hearing aid features advanced third-generation digital technology at an unbelievably affordable price. The Go is packed with the same key technologies that all high-end digital hearing aids share while leaving out the extra fancy bells and whistles that increase costs and require expensive adjustments. With the Go, you’ll hear clearly while saving a lot of money.
With the Go’s included charging station, you won’t have to keep buying and replacing tiny hearing aid batteries! You’ll love the lightweight design. The Go is pre-programmed for most moderate to significant hearing losses — no costly professional adjustments needed. They are shipped directly to you and will help you hear better right out of the box!
You can spend thousands for an expensive hearing aid, or you can spend just $239 for a hearing aid that is great for most hearing losses (only $199 each when you buy a pair — hear up to 3 times better than wearing just one). We are so sure you will love your hearing aids. We offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee — Risk Free if you are not satisfied for any reason. No costly professional appointments needed! With our free telecare, you can call our friendly and caring staff from the comfort and safety of your home to discuss your hearing care.
1. What do we know about the Go?| A．Its price is unbelievably low. | B．It features fancy bells and whistles. |
| C．It includes charging station and batteries. | D．It needs expensive professional adjustments. |
| A．$239. | B．$478. | C．$199. | D．$398. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A research paper. | C．A travel brochure. | D．A scientific journal. |
【推荐2】In the middle of a hot July afternoon, I became a thief of some sort — a thief of music.
For the first time, I created an original piano arrangement of one of my favorite songs. Using only my ears and iPad, I transformed a mix of sounds and melodies into the tones of a single instrument; I created complex harmonies (和声) and voices into something I could perform with only two hands. No help, no guide — I did it on my own.
I've been a pianist since my hands grew big enough to touch the piano. With my father as a musician, I was all but born on the piano bench. For many years, my musical identity was defined by the notes that others had written in the past centuries: elegant lines of neatly printed notes stamped across the sheet music became the script I had to perform. I valued classical music — adored it — but I felt such performances were shallow. I had nothing of my own to contribute to the masterful compositions of Bach or Rachmaninov.
This was why, when I put the finishing touches to my piano version of a modem song, my pride was glorious: this arrangement was mine. What I'd done seemed magical: an ability to take what had already existed — to "steal" a song from my favorite band — and to change it into something different all on my own. I was a thief but I was also an artist.
In music, as in other aspects of life, I believe that true originality rarely exists. Almost everything has been done before, in one form or another. The most passionate romance novel may be a slightly changed version of a play written by Shakespeare, which in turn was borrowed from the writers of Ancient Greece: the same themes, different characters, and different circumstances. But the novel no less deserves praise just because its uniqueness is compromised.
The gift of creativity is just like the ability to do what I did on the piano: to find out something beautiful, to analyze and change it and lose yourself in the mystery of its composition, and then to make it new. Such an act is not copying; it is finding inspiration and having the strength and the innovation to use it as fuel for your own masterpiece.
1. Why did the author create the piano arrangement?| A．Because he was not satisfied with the old one. |
| B．Because he wanted to create music of his own. |
| C．Because he was tired of his father's music-teaching method. |
| D．Because he wanted to show respect for Bach and Rachmaninov. |
| A．there is no true creativity in music. |
| B．Shakespeare9s plays are totally original. |
| C．many of Shakespeare,s plays deserve no praise. |
| D．originality is connected with what has already existed. |
| A．creativity is to find something beautiful. |
| B．adaptation has nothing to do with creativity. |
| C．a masterpiece can be a changed version of an existed work. |
| D．common people don't have the ability to create something new. |
【推荐3】A passion for photography often starts at a young age. The Youth competition, for all photographers aged 12-19, recognizes the next generation of talented young photographers.
The competition is intended to help young photographers grow into the next stage of their careers. Judges are looking for good composition, creativity and clear thoughts.
The judges want to review the world seen through the eyes of young photographers. In one single image you show the judges your environment, which should be understood in its widest sense. It could be a photograph sharing your culture, the important moment of an issue close to home, a special family moment or a beautiful scene.
In addition to the main prizes, all winning and shortlisted（把……列入入围名单）photographers will be included in a global press campaign, be featured across the World Photography Organization website and exhibit at Somerset House, London in the summer of 2019.
The judges will award:
·1 Youth competition winner
·Up to 10 shortlisted photographers
·Up to 40 recommended photographers
Please note:
You may only enter one competition at a time. Once you have successfully submitted your images to the Youth competition, you will not be able to enter the Professional of Open competition.
The closing date for the Youth competition is Jan.4, 2019.
1. What’s the aim of the Youth competition?| A．To promote young photographers’ career development. |
| B．To help young photographers well plan their life. |
| C．To arouse young people’s interest in photography. |
| D．To discover more beauty through the eyes of young photographers. |
| A．His career. | B．His environment. |
| C．His family members. | D．His successful moment. |
| A．A job in the World Photography Organization. |
| B．An exhibition specially showing their works. |
| C．An opportunity to visit Somerset House. |
| D．A chance to be widely recognized. |
【推荐1】Craziest Food Festivals sounds like a joke topic, but once you start looking into it, you’ll realize they’re everywhere — the crazier, the better.
1. Bibimbap Festival
In the South Korean town of Jeonjuloves, their “mixed rice” dish is a hearty serve of rice topped with raw beef, a rainbow of vegetables, a raw egg and gochujang sauce so much. They take four days out of October to celebrate it.
Like any festival there’s music, entertainment and magic, but making it that little bit different is the bibimbap that’s whipped (搅拌) up in a big bowl by dozens of chefs and served to over 400 people.
2. Waikiki Spam Jam
Who knew this canned meat had so much love? Well, it turns out that a can of Spam is the go-to item in Hawaii, along with a grass skirt and garland (花环). The people of Hawaii love Spam so much that they even spend a day in May giving out the best Spam, a type of cheap canned meat made mainly from pork.
3. Bessieres Easter Egg Festival
At Easter time, for those in the French town of Bessieres it’s all about an egg far less sweet.
Here they celebrate the holiday by getting dozens of chefs to make one large omelette (煎蛋卷) — 15,000 eggs strong — for the townsfolk (市民).
4. Potato Days Festival
This festival actually takes place in Barnesville, Minnesota, the US. Over the last Friday and Saturday in August the town celebrates its potato-growing skills by hosting potato picking and peeling contests, as well as a Miss Tater Tot pageant (盛典) for five- and six-year-old girls.
1. What makes Bibimbap festival special?| A．They take four days to celebrate it. |
| B．The mixed rice is rich in many vegetables. |
| C．There’s music, entertainment and magic during the festival. |
| D．The rice dish needs to be mixed in one big bowl by dozens of chefs together. |
| A．The spam is the most favorite for Hawii people. |
| B．People spend one day to prepare the Jam. |
| C．The Jam isn’t affordable for the plain townsfolk. |
| D．The Jam is mainly made from raw beef. |
| A．Bibimbap Festival | B．Waikiki Spam Jam |
| C．Bessieres Easter Egg Festival | D．Potato Days Festival |
【推荐2】Spanish Language & Culture Program
While improving your language skills, you can learn about Spanish culture. With the help, of courses in art, tourism, cinema and more....taught in Spanish.
Place: Alicante. Spain
Price: $ 3.495
Dates:
●Program: from May 5th. 2019 to June 1st, 2019
●Application: by March 1st, 2019Withdrawal: before April 1st.2019
Application:
●Complete application
●GPA:not less than 2.5.
●$ 95 online application fee
●Education completed: high school graduate
Program Details
You'll take 1 language course and 1 culture course. language courses meet for 60class hours/ 4 credits(学分). While culture courses meet for 20 hours/1 credit. Language and culture courses meet daily. Monday-Friday. Active learning of your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.
Before you leave for Alicante, you will choose your preferred courses and take a language placement exam. You'll be admitted to courses based on their availability. So it is in your best interest to have your home university agree with many courses before you set off for Alicante. To make sure that you receive the credit for the language level that is fit for you, have your home university pre-agree with courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please ask your advisor at your home university about credit guidelines.
Where You'll Study and Stay
Lying on one of Spain's most. attractive campuses, the University of Alicante allows you to take part in classes and activities: with Spanish and other international students.You can choose CEA housing or prepare your own independent housing. CEA housing will make every effort to match your housing requests.
1. When can you take back your application?| A．On June 1st. 2019. | B．On April 1st .2019. |
| C．On May 5th, 2019. | D．On March 5th, 2019. |
| A．Each of the courses costs $95. |
| B．High school freshmen can apply for it. |
| C．Students can get 5 credits after finishing the program. |
| D．Active learning courses should be booked ahead of time. |
| A．Gain as many credits as possible. |
| B．Prepare many choices of courses. |
| C．Improve your communication skill. |
| D．Try your chosen courses at your home university. |
【推荐3】Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others，improve your skills and become a more confident，independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad，here are some places to go.
Australia
If you seek a life on the beach，in a great climate with friendly people，Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays，it will be a very popular option.
Brazil
This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world's largest rainforest in Brazil，of which huge part is in danger，there are lots of different jobs you can do.
Kenya
Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums. There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty，so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community，Kenya should be at the top of your list.
Costa Rica
Golden sandy beaches，clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size，you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work，so if you want to look after turtles on the beach，Costa Rica could be just the place for you.
1. If you are interested in protecting the environment，you will probably go to .| A．Australia | B．Brazil | C．Kenya | D．Costa Rica |
| A．animals | B．plants | C．the elderly | D．children |
| A．take care of trees in the forests | B．surf with children in the water |
| C．work with animals on the beach | D．look after children who have lost their parents |
