Non-Credit Courses
The Pre-College Program offers non-credit courses. Students will experience college-level courses given by some of our college’s leading experts and will receive written feedback (反馈) on their work at the end of the course. Pre-College students will also receive a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
All non-credit courses meet from 9:00 a. m.-11:30 a. m. daily and may have additional requirements in the afternoons or evenings.
COURSE: Case Studies in Neuroscience
·June 11— July 2
·Leah Roesch
Using student-centered, active-learning methods and real-world examples, this course is designed to provide a fuller understanding of how the human brain works.
COURSE: Psychology of Creativity
·June 15—June 28
·Marshall Duke
Why are certain people so creative? Is it genetic (遗传的), or a result of childhood experience? Are they different from everyone else? This popular psychology course highlights the different theories of creativity.
COURSE: Creative Storytelling
·June 21 — July 3
·Edith Freni
This college-level course in creative storytelling functions as an introduction to a variety of storytelling techniques that appear in different forms of creative writing, such as short fiction and playwriting.
COURSE: Sports Economics
·July 19 — August 1
·Christina DePasquale
In this course we will analyze many interesting aspects of the sports industry: sports leagues, ticket pricing, salary negotiations, discrimination, and NCAA policies to name a few.
1. Who is the text intended for?| A．The general public. | B．College freshmen. |
| C．Educational experts. | D．High school students. |
| A．Sports Economics. | B．Creative Storytelling. |
| C．Psychology of Creativity. | D．Case Studies in Neuroscience. |
| A．Leah Roesch’s. | B．Edith Freni’s. |
| C．Marshall Duke’s. | D．Christina DePasquale’s. |
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【推荐1】Contribute to a better world for animals!
Here at FOUR PAWS, we rely on donations from kind supporters in order to finance our projects focused on animal rescue and welfare. We have various projects and campaigns such as:
※ FOUR PAWS Sanctuaries and support for local shelters that take care of rescued animals.
※ Emergency Disaster Relief campaigns, such as our recent campaign for the lions in Sudan.
※ Campaigns for animal rights &. welfare issues, such as our campaign against the Dog and Cat Meat Trade.
※ Vaccination programs such as our project in Silk Island for the well-being of missing animals.
Additionally, we have many other active projects such as undercover investigations. campaigns against fur and the tiger trade industry. All our campaigns have one thing in common, which is following our 3 important values: reveal, rescue &. protect. Please have a look at our campaign page for our projects at present.
It is your donation that enables us to actively keep campaigning for animals in need and improving animal welfare standards worldwide. Specifically, you can see how your donation contributes to the betterment and welfare of animals below;
※€ 10 provides appropriate nutrition for a rescued bear for a day.
※€ 35 provides for proper medical care and vaccination of a lost animal
※€ 90 contributes to one week of special milk formula for lion babies.
※A generous donation of € 150 finances all monthly costs of caring for an orphaned orangutan (猩猩)
On behalf of the animals, the FOUR PAWS team would like to thank you for making a difference!
1. Which campaigns are specially aimed at helping lost animals?| A．FOUR PAWS Sanctuaries. | B．Vaccination programs. |
| C．Emergency Disaster Relief campaigns. | D．Campaigns for animal rights &. welfare issues. |
| A．€ 10. | B．€ 35. | C．€ 90. | D．€ 150. |
| A．To look for some part-time workers. | B．To introduce the function of FOUR PAWS. |
| C．To call on people to support FOUR PAWS. | D．To show the difficult situation of many animals. |
【推荐2】Four national parks worth the trip
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico
In Carlsbad Caverns, there are more than 119 caves, including the main cave with the mile-long Big Room walk inside. The park is set along New Mexico’s quiet southern border. Make time to also explore the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert, home to the most diverse collection of cactus (仙人掌) species (物种) in the world’s deserts. In summer, visitors can watch half a million Brazilian free-tailed bats fill the evening skies.
Tel: 575-785-2232
Price:﹩10 per person; kids 15 and under, free
Channel Islands National Park
California
Just off the coast of Ventura, the five Pacific Channel Islands offer 160 miles of pristine (原始的) coastline. You can reach the islands by boat or plane. Once there, you can see gray whales, Risso’s dolphins and elephant seals while on a whale-watching tour, or search for the rare native species such as island foxes.
Tel: 805-658-5730
Price: free
Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Isle Royale is a 570,000-acre island in the northwest of Michigan's Lake Superior. Each summer, visitors go there by ferry or seaplane to explore the island's 19th-century shipwrecks (沉船), learn about trout and whitefish or paddle the plentiful waterways by boat.
Tel: 906-482-0984
Price:﹩4 per person; kids 10 and under, free
Dry Tortugas National Park
Florida
Dry Tortugas — a remote island about 70 miles west of Key West and due north of Havana — is an ideal place for swimmers. In fact, the majority of the park’s 100 square miles are actually underwater. Visitors can take a boat, ferry or seaplane to Dry Tortugas, where they’ll discover shipwrecks, sea turtles and nearly 300 types of birds.
Tel: 305-242-7700
Price:﹩10 per person for seven days; kids 16 and under, free
1. How much should a couple with two little babies pay for Carlsbad Caverns National Park?| A．﹩40. | B．﹩30. |
| C．﹩20. | D．﹩10. |
| A．Florida. | B．Michigan. |
| C．California. | D．New Mexico. |
| A．Isle Royale National Park. | B．Dry Tortugas National Park. |
| C．Channel Islands National Park. | D．Carlsbad Caverns National Park. |
【推荐3】For many travelers, this holiday season includes a visit to New York City. Here are some more unusual things we’ll do during New York holiday visits:
Coney Island Polar Bear Club
It’s insanity(疯狂) in the near - freezing winter surf, as people in swimsuits walk out from the beach into the Atlantic Ocean. Every Sunday from November through April, club members do their dip at 1pm. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club was founded in 1903. Last year, 1 ,500 swimmers went into the surf, while more than 7 ,500 came out to watch.
Polarbearclub. org
Central Park historic walking tour
Take a trip back in time with a walking tour offering views from the past. The Central Park Conservancy is offering a free “Views from the Past Tour” . Walk through the park on an hour – long tour and imagine the land as it existed in the 19th century before the park was developed. The walk is easy and the group meets at 2:30 pm outside the Dairy Gift Shop at 65th Street on Saturday, December 24.
Centralparknye. org
Bronx Zoo Clydesdale horse carriage rides
Go for a trot(慢跑) around the zoo grounds with a team of Clydesdales, the biggest horses in the world. The cost is $3 for zoo members, $5 for non - members and the rides are available every day, from 11:30 am to 3 pm. There will be other fun activities at the zoo for families, including watching polar bears, gorillas and other animals, Local sculptors will compete in carving animal figures from blocks of ice.
Bronxzoo. com
1. Why does the author use “insanity” to describe the winter surf ?| A．The surfers walk a very long way. |
| B．The surfers don’t fear cold sea water. |
| C．The surfers neglect the great danger. |
| D．The surfers are watched by many people. |
| A．People can have the walking tour every Saturday. |
| B．People can see the area that hasn’t been developed. |
| C．People end their street walking trip at four in the afternoon. |
| D．People will get views of the past while walking through the park. |
| A．3 dollars. | B．5 dollars. | C．6 dollars. | D．10 dollars. |
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Are you looking for tailored feedback on your work? If so, we have a limited number of one-on-one sessions with leading travel writers that will focus on your style, tone and narrative direction. Our partner, Olympus, will also be on hand to give you expert advice on getting the most use of their cameras. For more details on how to book, go online.
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WHERE
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1. What should you do if you want to turn to Olympus for help?| A．Attend photography sessions. | B．Book one-on-one service. |
| C．Land a job as a writer or an editor. | D．Go to University of Westminster. |
| A．£90. | B．£110. | C．£140. | D．£180. |
| A．To advertise a magazine. | B．To provide part-time jobs. |
| C．To promote some classes. | D．To exchange experience. |
【推荐2】Kevin, diagnosed with Dyslexia(读写困难症), rarely spoke a word in class, and if he did, it would be a “ Yes,” “No,” or “Maybe,” in response to questions. He always scored badly in tests and saw no hope for the future. That was until he met Sarah, an advisor at a youth centre Kidpreneur.
In 2012, Kevin attended a course called Ready Set Go in that centre. The course was for disadvantaged kids in Kingswood – a low – income area in Sydney’s western suburbs – and its goal was to teach the kids how to create businesses and offer value to the neighborhood.
At the end of the course, Sarah took the kids to the local area. She asked volunteers to share their business experiences – Kevin immediately put up his hand. His challenge was to trade his hot – dog selling service for free bread at a bakery. Although scared, Kevin was able to share his entrepreneur(创业) story with the shop owner and asked if he could exchange his service for some bread. Unexpectedly, the shop owner told Kevin how moved he was by his story and handed him some bread for free. By the end of the afternoon, his belief in himself and what was possible was at an all- time high.
The following week, Kevin sold 70 hot – dogs in two hours and made over $200. Soon after, he delivered public speeches in 20 schools, and was selected as part of his school’s leadership team. Now he heads a business group working on how to increase potential customer base.
All of his would not have been possible if Kevin had not found his passion and perseverance to improve himself, and those around him. The guidance and trust of his advisor also helped to kindle his enthusiasm to go after his goals and dreams in life.
1. What were the kids expected to achieve in the Ready Set Go course?| A．To improve their test scores. | B．To create a hot- dog business. |
| C．To teach in low-income areas. | D．To be beneficial to the local area. |
| A．Scared. | B．Confident |
| C．Touched. | D．Grateful. |
| A．Inspire | B．Share. |
| C．Continue. | D．Express. |
| A．On the Road to Recovery |
| B．Turning Failure into Success. |
| C．Growing Wealthy through Hard Work. |
| D．From Hopeless Youth to Business Leader |
【推荐3】HSK TEST is an internationally standardized test that focuses on the ability of candidates whose Chinese is not their first language to use (Chinese for communication in life, study and work. Test levels include HSK (Level 1), HSK (Level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4), HSK (Level 5) and HSK (Level 6).
What is HSK useful for?
According to China’s Ministry of Education, any foreign students to be enrolled in Chinese university should at least pass Level 4 of HSK.
Learners who want to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarships should take the score reports of both HSK and HSKK.
All test takers who take HSK/HSKK/YCT/BCT abroad are eligible to apply for the Chinese Test Summer Camp to experience Chinese culture and learn Chinese in a short period in China. HSK Level 4 Test Fee: 450 yuan
Exam Object: HSK (Level 4) is mainly for candidates who have learned Chinese for four semesters (two academic years) with a schedule of 2-4 class hours per week and mastered 1,200 commonly used words.
HSKK TEST
HSKK Test is designed to test the ability to express oneself orally in Chinese and includes the HSKK (Elementary), HSKK (Intermediate) and HSKK (Advanced).
Exam Object
HSKK (Elementary) is mainly for candidates who learn Chinese for one to two semesters at a schedule of 2-3 class hours per week and master about 200 of the most commonly used words.
HSKK scores are valid for a long time. As ta proof of the Chinese language ability of foreign students entering Chinese colleges and universities, HSKK scores are valid for two years (counting from the day of the test).
1. How many levels does HSKK Test include?| A．6 | B．4 | C．3 | D．2 |
| A．A foreign student applying for further education in Chinese university. |
| B．A foreign student travelling in a short period in China. |
| C．A Chinese teacher teaching in Chinese university. |
| D．A Chinese learner who wants to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarships. |
| A．A book review. | B．A website about tests. |
| C．An academic article. | D．A textbook. |
【推荐1】The Best Silk Road Tour
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Are you ready to follow the footsteps of the ancients to explore this mysterious land now?
1. What will people do on the tour?| A．Appreciate the ancient heritage. |
| B．Ride on camels all the way. |
| C．Stay a few nights in caves. |
| D．Do a lot of shopping. |
| A．A Beijing businessman good at golf. |
| B．A Japanese model loving fashion. |
| C．A Yunnan biologist interested in birds. |
| D．An American student learning history. |
| A．$3479. | B．$3749. | C．$7498. | D．$11247. |
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Every edition of National Geographic Kids contains a superb combination of photos, fun facts, and articles presented in a cheery style, making it perfect for keeping kids’ attention. Your children can explore ancient civilizations on one page, come face-to-face with overseas wildlife on another, and turn the next page to do projects, which are often perfect for homework. There are always plenty of gross/interesting facts about animals that your children are certain to share with you, or they can turn to the page that gives them the low-down on their favorite star.
A gift subscription to National Geographic Kids is perfect for young readers, who are interested in the world around them.
1. How will the MagazineLine staff deal with dissatisfied purchasers?| A．Give a 100% cash refund immediately. | B．Offer a 50% discount to them. |
| C．Do everything to satisfy them. | D．Allow them to cancel subscription. |
| A．It is a perfect gift for readers. |
| B．It adds to kids’ homework. |
| C．It is cheaper to be bought on the newsstand. |
| D．It refers to many fields. |
| A．Children. | B．Parents. |
| C．Teachers. | D．Managers. |
Take a seat. Daddy has something to share with you. I would like us to have a heart-to-heart—even though, over the years, you have slowly broken mine. Oh shut up; you so have! If you go out and ask any mother or father out there, I guarantee they’ll say the same thing: All children break their parents’ hearts. It’s just what children do. In fact, it’s what Daddy’s own mother continues to remind him still, to this very day, every time they speak on the phone.
In your baby years, you vomited, pooped and peed all over me. In your teen years, you came home from parties and vomited red wine all over my already-dirty carpets. There was a time you experimented with drugs and all those things I hate. Where does the heartbreak end?
Still, I want you to know you are loved, because various parenting magazines insist that’s my responsibility: to make you feel special and valued and so on. And of course Daddy loves you! Don’t you see? And Daddy values you. Very much so. How could he not value you, when you, as a test-tube baby, cost so much to come into this world?
Now you’re old enough to hear the truth about parenting. And it’s this: all kids annoy their parents. Like you, I started off adorable. Then I went through my weird-body-shape-and-acne years, lost all my cuteness, developed an attitude and never once did I apologize to my parents for stealing the best years of their lives.
When you become a parent yourself, here are some parenting skills you might want to try that have been passed down from countless generations of angry Asians before me. Passive aggression is always welcome. Regular scream “I WISH YOU HAD NEVER BEEN BORN” will help keep your own kid’s self-respect in check. But whatever happens, ensure you earn enough money in your adult life. Then give it to me, so I can go on expensive international tours. If you do this I promise I’ll stop complaining and leave you alone, because we both know that’s what we really want.
Love you lots, Cutie-Pie.
Daddy
1. The letter is probably written to _____.| A．a grandparent | B．a little baby | C．a parent | D．a young adult |
| A．death | B．parenting | C．babyhood | D．teenage problems |
| A．used to take drugs | B．broke his parents’ hearts |
| C．regrets getting married | D．was born as a test-tube baby |
| A．To ask his child to earn more money. | B．To encourage his child to be independent. |
| C．To communicate to his child love. | D．To stop his child from being a troublemaker. |
【推荐1】Last summer, over 12,000 fans packed London’s Wembley Arena. Thousands more watched online, shouting and cheering. Were they watching soccer? No, they were watching e-sports or competitive PC gaming.
Millions of people in the UK play PC games for fun. Some of them have become professionals, playing games as their full-time job. The prize at the Wembley event totaled 3 million pounds. It’s not easy being a professional gamer, though. They practice for 10 or more hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week. They do exercises like typing something and then trying to type it faster and faster. They also study videos of other players and plan ways to beat them.
Many people who play games also enjoy watching them. They often watch games on video sites like Twitch and YouTube, and in the UK there’s even a TV channel showing e-sports 24 hours a day. Matches can be exciting to watch. Just like in other sports, there are close games, last-minute victories and creative strategies (策略). Sometimes online viewers can interact with the players through instant messaging. For example, some supporters rename characters in the game with the names of their biggest supporters.
But are e-sports really sports? Are the players athletes? It’s easy to say, “No Way!” After all , professional gamers don’t need to run, jump or throw a hall. At the moment, the UK government classifies e-sports as a kind of game, not as a sport. But many people think that e-sports are sport. They say that players do need physical skills, especially hand-eye coordination (协调), quick action , accuracy and timing. In fact, the governments of China and South Korea do classify e-sports as sports, and professional gamers will soon be able to compete for medals at the 2022 Asian Games.
For many e-sports fans and players, though, the most important thing is that e-sports are growing in popularity and reputation. E-sports are not important at the moment. If e-sports are not probably be soon.
1. What do the British people think of e-sports?| A．They have a great passion for e-sports. |
| B．They are not willing to be professionals. |
| C．They prefer watching e-sports online to live. |
| D．They take e-sports just as a way of entertainment. |
| A．The fun of playing e-sports. |
| B．The popularity of e-sports in the UK. |
| C．How e-sports are different from traditional sports. |
| D．How to start a career as a professional e-sports gamer. |
| A．They inspire people as much as other sports. |
| B．They share rules and strategies with other sports. |
| C．It takes players time and money to learn and practice. |
| D．Players need to develop physical skills to perform well. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Negative. | C．Optimistic. | D．Indifferent. |
【推荐2】September is the month for fashion, with four international cities hosting Fashion Week. All eyes will turn to New York City, London, Milan and Paris this month to see which city puts on the best show.
New York
New York Fashion Week, or NYFW, kicks off on September 5th and runs for approximately eight days. NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.
London
London Fashion Week （LFW） comes on the heels of NYFW, starting on September 13th and running through September 17th. Once considered a minor player among the Big Four, LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers. London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.
Milan
Fashion Week moves to Milan on September 17th. This beautiful Italian city is home to some of the biggest fashion houses and designers in the fashion world, including Armani and Prada. Milan's fashion houses are known for offering glamorous （有魅力的）,yet practical, options.
Paris
The chaotic month of fashion makes its way to France as Paris Fashion Week begins on September 23rd. Saving the best for last, Paris never fails to offer some of the most exciting shows of the season. World-famous labels like Chanel and Dior try to outdo one another with their latest designs. The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is "elegant".
1. Which city is likely to attract the new designers?| A．New York | B．London |
| C．Milan | D．Paris |
| A．September 19th | B．September 20th |
| C．September 21st | D．September 22nd |
| A．Each has its own characteristics. | B．Each shows its biggest brand. |
| C．Each offers practical options. | D．Each is open to school students. |
【推荐3】Trying to find the perfect present is about as easy as trying to read someone’s mind. Few people will actually tell you what they want for a special occasion and most of the time your loved ones will insist that they don’t need or want anything! So, what to do? Here are some tips that could help.
Start Early
Starting your shopping early can have many advantages. For instance, it gives you enough time to come up with ideas for what you should buy your friends or family members. Moreover, the closer it gets to holidays, the higher the prices go up. So, save your money by being an early bird.
Make a List
Here, you can write down everything your friends or family members love. This can include food, hobbies, experiences, and more. Then try to determine how to use this information to find a gift that perfectly suits them. If you are lucky, you should be able to find good ideas in one of these lists.
Think outside the Box
Often, the reason why you get stuck(卡住) for gift ideas is that you only focus on the same kind of presents. If you are still coming up empty, it is time to get creative. You can find something your friends or family members can use every day. When in doubt, you can simply put smaller presents together to make up a larger, more meaningful gift.
Gift an Experience
In case you are still feeling a little stuck, go ahead and find something that the two of you can do together. It may be a class, or anything else where you can enjoy each other’s company(陪伴). In short, you will be able to give them the gift of friendship.
1. If you want to save money, you should___________.| A．start early | B．make a list |
| C．gift an experience | D．think outside the box |
| A．food | B．hobbies | C．good ideas | D．experiences |
| A．we don’t have enough money to buy gifts |
| B．we have a long list of gifts to choose from |
| C．we only focus on the same kind of presents |
| D．we don’t have enough time to come up with good ideas |
| A．talk to your family members |
| B．find something that you can do together |
| C．put smaller presents together to make up a larger gift |
| D．write down everything your friends or family members love |
| A．the advice on shopping |
| B．tips on reading someone’s mind |
| C．the experience during a special occasion |
| D．the guide to becoming the perfect gift giver |
