It was decades ago, but it's still one of the most memorable conversations of my life. On a long, slow train rattling north, with nothing to do but watch the rain, the guy sitting opposite began trying to talk to me. Like most young women who have learned the hard way to be cautious of strangers, I reacted coldly. But curiosity took over when he said that he was just bored, and liked talking.
So that's what we did, for hours and hours, since he turned out to be very talkative. When the train eventually pulled in, we didn't swap numbers—it was a conversation strictly of its time—but I still think about it occasionally on long, boring journeys, before getting a phone out and scrolling silently like everyone else. Rarely can a person cheerfully break the social taboo（禁忌）about talking to strangers without any trace of ill intention but life would be more interesting if more of us knew how to do it
And that's why I feel it ridiculous about a campaign launched this week to heal bitter national divides by encouraging Britons to talk to each other. Obviously, it takes more than a small talk over garden fences to unite a divided nation now. More people live alone than they did a generation ago, and we socialise increasingly through screens instead of bothering to call. In reality, social media platforms designed to bring people together have unknowingly fueled the division.
It is true that the "tube chat" campaign of a few years back failed in its attempt to make Londoners talk to each other on public transport. But even city residents who would normally die rather than make eye contact with strangers still happily join the large crowds of people by the Thames for the New Year's Eve fireworks. They would get a far better view at home on TV—it's not really about the fireworks, but being part of social engagement.
There's no guarantee that this latest attempt to reconnect will succeed, but I hope that my temporary train friend then is still talking, wherever he is now.
1. What led the author to start the talk with the guy on the train?| A．Her growing interest in communication. |
| B．Her typical easygoing personality |
| C．Her habit of chatting with strangers. |
| D．The intention of the train journey. |
| A．A lack of basic communicating skills. |
| B．The absence of common topics. |
| C．The concern for personal safety. |
| D．The addiction to social media |
| A．It is bringing people together in a larger sense. |
| B．It is positively helping break the national boundaries. |
| C．It has made people more divided than connected. |
| D．It is the key driving force of removing divisions. |
| A．Tube chat campaign can never make it. |
| B．TV programs at home are not appealing. |
| C．The charm of the fireworks is hard to resist. |
| D．People's desire to connect is still alive. |
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【推荐1】Towards the end of high school, one of my best friends and I had a fight. She told me I had no common sense, I replied that she was childish, and in a matter of minutes, we went from inseparable to very separate.
We didn’t speak for most of our senior year. We both found other friends, avoiding each other like the plague (瘟疫). A few months after graduation, I learned that she was having some trouble. I sent her a message: “I’m still here, if you ever need me.” She replied shortly after. We reunited, and thus ended our friendship break.
Friendship breakups aren’t all that uncommon. People grow apart and fight. But friendship breaks are a different story. While they’re often healthy, sometimes, they’re also tough to control. Sometimes, like in my case, they happen suddenly and with zero intentions to reunite. In other situations, they’re more of a slow burn.
Katie, 33, says she took a break from her best college friend after a few tense exchanges, like when the friend pressured Katie—then a graduate student on a tight budget—to go on an international trip. “We’d probably been friends for ten years at the time of the break,” Katie says. “I felt that the relationship had stopped being enjoyable.” For four years, she and her friend sent only the occasional text messages. Then, a year and a half ago, the two women happened to move to the same town. “She asked whether I would like to meet,” Katie says, “and we took it slowly, speaking on the phone and going for lunches and a few nights out.”
Once you reconnect, you may find that your friendship is totally different, for better or for worse. “A friendship break allows both friends to reassess the situation and see if they miss each other during the cooling-off period,” says sociologist Jan Yager. “When they do reconnect, it might be with a new perspective.”
1. Why did the author break up with her friend?| A．Because they had a big argument. |
| B．Because her friend befriended other students. |
| C．Because her friend avoided the author purposely. |
| D．Because they got bored with playing with each other. |
| A．She wanted to share her story. | B．She intended to visit her. |
| C．She still cared about her. | D．She needed her help. |
| A．They have been friends for over ten years. |
| B．They rebuilt their friendship gradually. |
| C．They were eager to fix the broken friendship. |
| D．They lost touch with each other after graduation. |
| A．It will harm friendship in the long run. |
| B．It is a necessary part of friendship. |
| C．It usually results in reconnection. |
| D．It is a time for reflection. |
【推荐2】The clothes you wear.The food you eat.The color of your bedroom walls.Where you go and how you get there.The people you hang around with.What time you go to bed.What do these things have in common?You’re asking.They’re just a few examples of many hundreds of things that your parents controlled for you when you were a child.
As a kid,you didn’t have a say in very much that went on;your parents made decisions about everything from the cereal you ate in the morning to the pajamas you wore at night.And it’s a good thing,too-kids need this kind of protection and assistance because they aren’t mature enough to take care of themselves and make careful decisions on their own.
But finally,kids grow up and become teens.And part of being a teen is developing your own identity(身份认同)---one that is separate from your parents’.But as you change and grow into this new person who makes your own decisions,your parents have a difficult time adjusting(调整).They aren’t used to the new you yet---they only know you as the kid who had everything decided for you and didn’t mind.
In many families,it is this adjustment that can cause a lot of fighting between teens and parents.And issues like the type of friends you have or your attitudes to partying can cause bigger quarrels,because your parents still always want to protect you and keep you safe,no matter how old you are.
The good news about fighting with your parents is that in many families the arguing will lessen as parents get more comfortable with the idea that their teen has a right to certain opinions.It can take several years for parents and teens to adjust to their new roles,though.In the meantime,focus on communicating with yourparents.
Sometimes this can feel impossible---like they just don’t see your point of view and never will.But talking and expressing your opinions can help you gain more respect from your parents and you may be able to reach compromises(和解)that make everyone happy.For example,if you are willing to clean your room in order to stay out an hour later,both you and your parents walk away with a good deal. Keep in mind, too, that your parents were teens once and that in most cases,they can relate to what you’re going through.
1. In Paragraph 2.the author_______.| A．complains that parents control kids too much |
| B．proves that kids have no right to give their opinions |
| C．describes how carefully parents look after kids |
| D．explains parents control kids for protection and assistance |
| A．parents aren’t used to losing control of kids |
| B．teens like to have everything decided for them |
| C．parents get angry at teens not respecting them |
| D．teens are eager to develop their own identity |
| A．prevent them from having their own ideas |
| B．protect them from being hurt |
| C．make them respect parents in the family |
| D．make sure that children have a good future |
| A．What do parents control their children for? |
| B．When do parents take care of their children? |
| C．How do I get rid of my parents’control? |
| D．Why do I fight with my parents so much? |
【推荐3】There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One Generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimes confusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibility and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.
Marina, 27 years old, says, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship canˈt be very close and satisfying.While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.
Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. The mother and child relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. It isn’t that they don’t care deeply about their mothers. It’s just that they shouldn’t be burdened with their mother’s well being.
The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mother always “trumps”(王牌) friend.
1. What does the underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Differ. | B．Prevent. | C．Benefit. | D．Change. |
| A．The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend. |
| B．A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship. |
| C．The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship. |
| D．Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother. |
| A．By listing data. | B．By giving explanations. |
| C．By quoting sayings. | D．By making examples. |
【推荐1】Recently, the “city walk” has been gaining steam among residents and tourists around China. On social platform Xiaohongshu, data shows that the number of city walk-related topic posts has increased by 700 percent over the past three months, and the total number of interactions has increased by more than 600 percent.
A city walk is a form of urban tourism originating in the UK. Unlike traditional sightseeing, which aims to hit famous attractions and commercial center, usually by vehicles with tense schedules, city walk is about “roaming” around a city on foot, soaking up the atmosphere and finding unusual things that even a resident of the city might not have noticed before. Such walks generally avoid famous scenic spots and shopping centers, and take you to places where you can have real interactions with the local people, eat at small but authentic restaurants, and gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the city.
City walkers are a cast of people who possess intense curiosity. They are eager to engage with the city they are visiting or reside in their own way. By “roaming” on foot, city walkers can better feel the texture and listen to the breath of a place. They seek pleasure more through connection than consumption, which indicates a deep cultural curiosity. For example, in Chongqing, if you don’t take a walk, you can hardly experience the unique geographical charm of the mountainous city. Be it the hutong in Beijing or the Chinese parasol tree district in Shanghai; city walks allow people to see the scenery apart from the scene and uncover hidden knowledge.
The appeal of a city walk lies in the young generation’s changing attitude toward life — pursuing quality leisure time while being occupied with demanding workloads and limited time for exploration. While roaming along the road, you can entirely focus on yourself and listen to your inner voice and care for what you feel, which is a way to love yourself and benefit your mental health. Just like Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
1. What do the underlined words “gaining steam” in paragraph one probably mean?| A．Raising concerns. | B．Getting outdated. | C．Causing trouble. | D．Receiving popularity. |
| A．It pursues economical tourism. |
| B．It is usually well-organized and scheduled. |
| C．It helps promote the authentic food of the destination. |
| D．It focuses on feeling the local culture by connecting the city. |
| A．They are keen to buy souvenirs. |
| B．They tend to walk as much as possible. |
| C．They have strong curiosity about the local culture. |
| D．They prefer the city landscape to the natural scenery. |
| A．Why city walk changes people’s lifestyle. |
| B．Why the young fall in love with a city walk. |
| C．How popular the city walk is among citizens. |
| D．What young people usually do during a city walk. |
【推荐2】Rising sea levels, extremes of weather and more droughts and floods will all destroy the world’s energy systems as global warming picks up its pace, a new report has found.
Energy companies are quite often cited as part of the problems of climate change, generating the lion’s share of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, amounting to around 60% of the total. But they will also suffer as global warming worsens.
Many large plants are particularly threatened by floods because they lack protection from sudden storms. Electricity distribution networks are also likely to be affected.
Christoph Frei, secretary general of WEC, said governments must play a key role in ensuring the world’s important infrastructure is protected. Climate change is certain to affect the energy sector. We need powerful policy frameworks to unlock the long-term investments that are urgently needed to deliver the future we want. Leadership will be required at all levels.
Despite efforts to increase energy efficiency, the amount of energy used globally is still set to rise. But the effects of this could be reduced if companies spend more energy on renewable and low-carbon forms of energy.
However, there is little sign so far that energy companies around the world have got this message. Fossil fuels continues to dominate new investment in energy generation capacity, according to the International Energy Agency. Besides, we have failed in creating a global price for carbon emissions, which could help to reverse this trend.
Another key focus must be energy distribution networks, according to the report, as new technology can be used to make them “smart”, saving energy by distributing energy from generators to users in more intelligent ways.
“The time has come to get real about the challenges facing the energy sector,” Frei said.
Philipes Joubert, executive chairman of WEC’s global electricity initiative and former president of Alstom Power, said large companies are taking note. “Leading businesses in this sector are increasingly realising that business as usual is no longer acceptable.”
1. The energy companies are also sufferers because _________.| A．they are responsible for climate change |
| B．their greenhouse gas emissions make up 60% of the total |
| C．some sudden natural disasters have a great effect on them |
| D．the government provides no protection for them |
| A．Positive. | B．Concerned. | C．Optimistic. | D．Uncertain. |
| A．Energy Companies Are to Blame for Their Behaviours |
| B．Renewable and Low-carbon Forms of Energy Will Be a Trend |
| C．Energy Distribution Networks Must Be Smarter |
| D．The World’s Energy Systems Suffer from Climate Change |
【推荐3】Should doctors ever lie to benefit their patient — to speed recovery or to cover the coming of death? In medicine as in law, government, and other lines of work, the requirements of honesty often seem dwarfed (变矮小) by greater needs: the need to protect from bad news or to keep a promise of secrecy; to advance the public interest.
What should doctors say, for example, to a 46-year-old man coming in for a routine physical checkup just before going on vacation with his family who, though he feels in perfect health, is found to have a form of cancer that will cause him to die within six months? Is it best to tell him the truth? If he asks, should the doctor lie to him that he is ill, or minimize seriousness of the illness? Should they at least hide the truth until after the family vacation?
Doctors face such choices often. At times, they see important reasons to lie for the patient’s own sake; in their eyes, such lies differ sharply from self-serving ones.
Studies show that most doctors sincerely believe that the seriously ill patients do not want to know the truth about their condition, and that informing them risks destroying their hope, so that they may recover more slowly, or deteriorate (恶化) faster, perhaps even commit suicide.
But other studies show that, contrary to the belief of many physicians; a great majority of patients do want to be told the truth, even about serious illness, and feel cheated when they learn that they have been misled. We are also learning that truthful information, humanly informed, helps patients deal with illness: help them bear pain better, need less medicine, and even recover faster after operation.
There is great need to discuss this issue openly. Not only in medicine, but in other professions as well, people may find themselves repeatedly in difficulty where serious results seem avoidable only through deception (欺骗). Yet the public has every reason to know professional deception, for such practices are peculiarly likely to become deeply rooted, to spread, and to trust. Neither in medicine, nor in law, government, or the social sciences can there be comfort in the old saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.”
1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?| A．All patients really want to know the truth of their condition. |
| B．Doctors are trained to tell lies about their patients’ diseases. |
| C．Opinions are divided about professional lies. |
| D．No discussion is needed about professional lies. |
| A．choose to lie to him about his condition at that moment |
| B．tell the patient the truth as soon as possible |
| C．report his disease to the company where he works |
| D．advise him to shorten the family vacation |
| A．The doctors. | B．The patients. | C．The government. | D．The public. |
| A．supportive | B．opposed | C．indifferent | D．shocked |
We experience this tiredness in two ways: as start-up fatigue(疲惫) and performance fatigue. In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it has either too boring or too difficult. And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel.
Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical, not something in our muscles and bones. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.
Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors. Applying my own rule, I determined to write them in alphabetical(按字母顺序), never letting myself leave out a tough idea. And I always started the day’s work with the difficult task of essay-writing. Experience proved that the rule works.
Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle. Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, however hard we work, we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can-then let the unconscious take over.
When planning Encyclopaedia Britannica (《大英百科全书》), I had to create a table of contents based on the topics of its articles. Nothing like this had ever been done before, and day after day I kept coming up with solutions, but none of them worked. My fatigue became almost unbearable.
One day, mentally exhausted, I wrote down all the reasons why this problem could not be solved. I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. Relived, I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.
An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind. In the weeks that followed, the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind proved correct at every step. Though I worked as hard as before, I felt no fatigue. Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing.
Human beings, I believe must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.
1. People with start-up fatigue are most likely to ________.
| A．delay tasks | B．work hard |
| C．seek help | D．accept failure |
| A．Writing essays in strict order. |
| B．Building up physical strength. |
| C．Leaving out the toughest ideas. |
| D．Dealing with the hardest task first. |
| A．Before starting a difficult task. |
| B．When all the solutions fail. |
| C．If the job is rather boring. |
| D．After finding a way out. |
| A．ignore mental problems | B．get some nice sleep |
| C．gain complete relief | D．find the right solution |
| A．Success Is Built upon Failure |
| B．How to Handle Performance Fatigue |
| C．Getting over Fatigue: A Way to Success |
| D．Fatigue: An Early Sign of Health Problems |
【推荐2】Since I graduated from high school, I’ve worked in the factories surrounding my hometown every summer. However, making the transition (转变) between school and full-time blue-collar work during the break never gets any easier. For a student like me who considers any class before noon to be uncivilized, getting to a factory by 6 o'clock each morning is a torture.
There’re few people as self-confident as a college student who has never been out in the real world. People of my age always seem to overestimate the value of their time and knowledge. In fact, all the classes did not prepare me for my battles with the machine I ran in the plant, which would jam whenever I absent-mindedly put in a part backward or upside down.
The most stressful thing about blue-collar life is knowing your job could disappear overnight. Issues like downsizing (裁员) and overseas relocation always seemed distant to me until my co-worker told me that the unit I was working in would shut down within six months and move to Mexico, where people would work for 60 cents an hour.
After working 12-hour shifts in a factory, the other options have become only too clear. When I’m back at the university, skipping classes and turning in lazy rewrites seem too irresponsible after seeing what I would be doing without school. All the advice and public-service announcements about the value of an education that used to sound stale (out of date) now ring true.
These lessons I’m learning, however valuable, are always tinged (带有) with a sense of guilt. Many people pass their lives in the places I briefly work, spending 30 years where I spend only two months at a time. “The job pays well, but it is very hard,” said one co-worker. “Study hard and keep reading,” she added.
My experiences in the factories have inspired me to make the most of my college years before I enter the real world for good.
1. The underlined word “torture” in Paragraph 1 most probably means__________.| A．Misery | B．Fortune | C．Anxiety | D．Acceptance |
| A．They expect too much from the real world. |
| B．They think too highly of themselves. |
| C．They have little interest in blue-collar life. |
| D．They are confident of their future. |
| A．They do not get good pay. |
| B．They have to work 12-hour shifts. |
| C．They do not have job security. |
| D．They have to move from place to place. |
| A．He learned to be more practical. |
| B．He came to respect blue-collar workers. |
| C．He acquired a sense of urgency. |
| D．He came to appreciate his college education. |
【推荐3】I'm a Russian. In my native country, people believe that those who always keep big smiles on their faces, if they don't have a real reason to do so, are not genuine（真诚的）. For the last five years, I've lived in Kansas. What brought me to this country was my American husband, John. I work in a department store, where my coworkers show big smiles to me and pronounce my Russian name so sweetly. Every time I hear it, I feel as though my mom is embracing（拥抱）me.
Last year John encouraged me to go to see my mom back in Russia, and my manager even gave me a month of for the trip. When you live an ocean apart from your family, you need at least a month to visit them. I bought a plane ticket and packed my suitcase. Then came Covid-19. My mood became grey as I realized I couldn't go to see my mom.
A couple of weeks later, my sweet coworker Miss Donna asked me, “So what's happening with your trip to Russia?” I told her I had to cancel it and I wouldn't be able to see my mom this year.
Miss Dona didn't say anything at first. Then she put on a big smile and said, “Well, you can come to my home and see my mom!" “Oh my Lord!" I was at a loss for words. Imagine a mom for loan（借出）!I honestly don't know whether I would offer the same to someone in need of a mother's warmth, but my new people surely would do it for me.
I know that because of the virus, you shouldn't hug friends, but you can still embrace someone's heart. That's how my heart felt at that moment: hugged. So, yes, believe me, big smiles with no reason can be genuine.
1. What can we know from the first paragraph?| A．The author believes big smiles are false. | B．The author works together with her husband. |
| C．The author seldom wears big smiles in Russia. | D．The author gets along well with her coworkers. |
| A．Because her mother's home was too far away. | B．Because the manager didn't allow her to leave. |
| C．Because Covid-19 broke out unexpectedly. | D．Because she was invited to Miss Donna's home. |
| A．She was happy. | B．She was touched. | C．She was confused. | D．She was uncertain. |
| A．A Canceled Trip | B．Imagine a Mother for Loan |
| C．The Outbreak of Covid-19 | D．Big Smiles Embrace My Heart |
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【推荐2】Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) needs to prove its worth through rigorous clinical trials, according to the head of one of China’s largest herbal remedy companies, as a contentious new law to boost the $40bn sector comes into effect.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is estimated by analysts to account for a third of sales in China’s $117bn pharmaceutical (药学) market, the world’s second largest. But most of those sales are of relatively cheap over-the-counter drugs, with many Chinese hospital doctors unwilling to prescribe TCM remedies because of the lack of evidence for their effectiveness.
China’s first law promising equal status for TCM and western medicine in the country’s state-dominated healthcare system comes into effect this weekend. Provisions include encouragement for hospitals to set up TCM centres, and a licensing system for practitioners (从业者). “This law is very important for securing the status of TCM,” said Wu Yiling, chairman of Yiling Pharmaceutical, a company that makes herbal remedies based on traditional recipes in the northern province of Hebei.
Listed in Shenzhen, Wu Yiling has a market capitalization of RMB 20.7bn ($3bn). Mr Wu, the son of a herbal practitioner, controls a family fortune of $1.6bn, according to the Hurun Rich List.
Mr Wu is both a supporter of the nature of Qi—the mystical energy force that provides the basis for much of TCM theory—and the clinical trials vital to western pharmaceutical companies. “TCM needs to develop using modern research methods,” he said.
For instance, researchers from Peking and Cardiff Universities tested the health benefits of Yiling’s herbal medicine Yangzheng Xiaoji, publishing papers in the International Journal of Oncology that showed the drug can slow the growth of cancer tumours. “The theory and recipe is TCM, but in practice the evaluation of our medicines is carried out according to western evidence-based methods,” Mr Wu said.
Analysts say such tests can help gain support from doubtful hospital doctors and boost prescriptions. “Doctors need strong evidence that drugs definitely work,” said Serena Shao, healthcare analyst at brokerage CLSA. “Some of these companies are currently doing clinical trials, and getting proof that their drugs have the same efficacy (功效) as chemical drugs. That’s the way to go.” she added.
The TCM law has been greeted with doubt from China’s western-schooled medical establishment, which points to a lack of rigorous training for TCM doctors, and a recent series of shocking events involving herbal injections believed to have been harmful. “Officials will try and encourage TCM, but also will be very cautious about what kinds of TCM they use in hospitals,” added Ms Shao.
1. Why does Traditional Chinese Medicine need to prove its worth through rigorous clinical trials?| A．Because Chinese medicine is all cheap over-the-counter drugs |
| B．Because Chinese medicine market is the world’s second largest one. |
| C．Because Chinese government wants to boost the law of Chinese medicine. |
| D．Because doctors are unwilling to prescribe TCM remedies lacking evidence of effectiveness. |
| A．Articles of law. | B．Ways of supplying. |
| C．Methods of motivation | D．Approaches to inspiring. |
| A．is a herbal practitioner, controlling a family fortune |
| B．has a company in Shenzhen that has a market capitalization of $3bn |
| C．lets his company evaluate herbal medicines with western evidence-based methods |
| D．thinks that if we need to develop TCM, we should use Chinese traditional research methods |
| A．western doctors deny the effectiveness of TCM |
| B．TCM hasn’t been recognized in the western medicine |
| C．there is a lack of rigorous training for TCM doctors |
| D．a recent series of shocking events has destroyed Chinese medicine |
【推荐3】Contact CCA’s Special Programs to learn more about our wide range of credit and noncredit opportunities for academic and personal development.
Summer Program
Exceptional 4-week program for students currently completing their study of high school. Earn 3 college credits!
Our setting is CCA’s Oakland campus, where studio-focused, college-level courses help you push beyond concepts to portfolio (作品集)-ready pieces. On-campus Housing & Scholarships available!
Summer courses
CCA offers about 35 for-credit degree courses each summer, scheduled on the San Francisco and Oakland campuses.
Undergraduate and graduate students can work with a visiting artist, develop skills and stay on track for graduation by earning credits ... all while still allowing time to visit family, work, travel, etc.
For information about summer housing, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 510594722 or housing@ cca. edu.
Summer Start
Summer Start is a six-week program designed specifically for international undergraduate and graduate students. This is a for-credit program; students receive six credits towards their degree. During the program, you must live on CCA’s San Francisco campus.
Tuition includes six units of discounted graduate college credit, which will include books, field trip expenses and one-on-one tutoring. Housing fees include six weeks at CCA’s San Francisco Panoramic Residence.
Company-Customized Programs
CCA’s Office of Special Programs can design customized workshops to develop andstrengthen employee skills within your company. Customized programs have included:
* An Ideation Sketching class, for the design team of a national clothing retailer, scheduled Friday afternoons on San Francisco campus.
* Software-specific workshops, for designers from a national paper products and gifts retailer, scheduled in a two-day workshop format during the week on our Oakland campus.
1. Who can apply for Summer Program?| A．Undergraduate students. |
| B．International students. |
| C．High school students. |
| D．College students. |
| A．Get some credits. |
| B．Visit famous artists. |
| C．Make some friends. |
| D．Go on a field trip. |
| A．Live on one of the campuses. |
| B．Pay school fees in advance. |
| C．Read as many books as possible. |
| D．Complete the courses on time. |
