Applications Now Open!
Gap Year programs are open to graduated high school students, ages 18-21. All prospective Gap students are required to complete an online application. Our online application can be completed in a few basic steps. As students work through their application, they may save their progress and return to the application prior to final submission.
1.Fill out basic information
2.Complete a Personal Statement (500-1,000 words) and a short-answer question
3.Provide contact details for two References
4.Pay a $50 entry fee
5.Submit additional materials
Required
Transcript (成绩单) and School Report
Resume Writing Sample
Optional
Work Sample
Two References: One reference must be by a head figure such as teacher, guidance counselor, coach or manager. The second reference may be a character reference.
Transcript and School Report: Forms must include the school’s grading system and the most recent completed semester grades. Transcripts must be in English and do not need to be official.
Resume: Students can submit a high school resume or work resume.
Writing Sample: Students can submit any piece of writing that reflects their skill (e.g. research paper, course assignment, project proposals, article, etc.)
Work Sample: Students can submit any creative work piece (e.g. art work,photographs, poetry, etc.)
* The website will remind students to submit supplementary materials after payment of the application fee. Applications will not be considered complete until all required supplementary materials have been received. Failure to submit required supplementary materials by the application deadline may result in rejection or declined admission.
Interview Process
Once an application is fully submitted, the admissions committee will review. If the Admissions Committee decides that more information is needed, select applicants will be invited to interview over video-conference. Applicants can be admitted or rejected without interviewing.
Application Timeline
Fall 2023 deadline: Monday, January 9, 2023
1. What can we know about Gap Year programs?| A．It has an age limit. | B．An interview is needed. |
| C．People can apply in person. | D．It can be applied to at any time. |
| A．A $5 application fee. | B．A recent photograph. |
| C．A personal introduction. | D．Two teachers' references. |
| A．Learning notes. | B．An art work. |
| C．A creative poet. | D．A project proposal. |
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【推荐1】With so many NYC museums to choose from, it’s hard to begin. The good news is, you’re in the right place. Below is a highly selective list of museums in New York City.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Occupying two million square feet, with a permanent collection of over two million works of art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (founded in 1870) is one the largest galleries in the world. This famous fine arts museum in NYC possesses works from classical antiquity (古物), ancient Egypt, Asia, Byzantium, and Europe, with nearly all of the European masters represented.
American Museum of Natural History
Originally founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex consists of 28 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls. As a popular family-friendly NYC attraction, the American Museum of Natural History is as fun as it is educational.
Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum
One of the mid-twentieth century’s most important architectural landmarks, the iconic Solomon R.Museum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright spent 15 years designing the building and gave up 700 sketches and six sets of working drawings in the process. He died six months before the doors were opened.
New York City Fire Museum
The New York City Fire Museum (set up in 1934) is a charming alternative to the more expensive museums of New York. Here you will find art and artifacts that celebrate the history of firefighting and the New York City Fire Department, including modern-day firefighting equipment and real New York fire equipment from 1790.
1. What do you know about the American Museum of Natural History?| A．It consists of 28 exhibition halls. | B．It lies in the middle of Central Park. |
| C．It is fit for parents and their kids. | D．It is the largest museum in the world. |
| A．The New York City Fire Museum |
| B．The Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum |
| C．The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| D．The American Museum of Natural History |
| A．It charges no fees | B．It is the most famous museum |
| C．It exhibits only modern equipment | D．It is a themed museum |
| A．In a guidebook | B．In a history book |
| C．In an art review | D．In an official report |
【推荐2】Here are four of the best soccer movies, chosen after considering their ratings(排名) from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
Looking for Eric
The 2009 movie is a comedy-drama that shows the friendship between a postman and the former soccer player Eric Cantona, who gives life advice to his fan. Steve Evets played the role of the postman, Eric Bishop, while Cantona played himself.
Shaolin Soccer
The 2001 film is a sports comedy that tells the story of a Shaolin follower who forms a soccer team with his brothers. The whole team gains popularity for the players’ martial arts(武术) skills. Stephen Chow, Ng Man-tat, and Wong Yat-fei played the leading roles of the movie.
The Damned United
The movie, produced in 2009, tells the story of Brian Clough, a coach of the English soccer team, Leeds Untied, in 1974. Michael Sheen starred as manager Clough.
Gregory’s Girl
Being one of the first movies about soccer, Gregory’s Girl tells the story of a teenage couple who fall in love while playing on the same team. It is a comedy movie produced in 1981, which starred John Gordon Sinclair, Dee Hepburn, and Clare Grogan.
1. Who played the role of the soccer player Eric Cantona?| A．Steve Evets. | B．Eric Bishop. |
| C．Eric Cantona. | D．Michael Sheen. |
| A．gift for soccer | B．friendship |
| C．love stories | D．martial arts skills |
| A．In 2009. | B．In 2001. |
| C．In 1974. | D．In 1981. |
| A．Looking for Eric. | B．Shaolin Soccer. |
| C．The Damned United. | D．Gregory’s Girl. |
| Box Office Instructions |
| Discounts/ Service charges: We offer children (12 and under), seniors (65 and over) and students (student ID card required) discounts on all seats. Please call the Box Office to know about any other possible discounts. |
| Returns/ Exchanges: We are happy to offer returns or exchanges of tickets bought up until the close of the last business day before the show with a $3.00 per ticket fee for this service. The box office must be informed directly in order to exchange tickets to another date (this service is not available online). |
| Friendly reminders: Latecomers will not be permitted to enter the hall until a suitable break in the performance. Children must be seated where they can be looked after by parents. Please show consideration for other audiences by not talking during the performance, and please encourage children to do the same. Cameras and recording equipment are not allowed to be used in our theatre. Please turn off all cell phones while enjoying the performance. |
| Will call: Please tell us at the time of booking if you would like your tickets mailed to you, otherwise they will be held for pickup at the box office. |
1. We can learn from the passage that exchanges of tickets bought ________.
| A．are free of charge |
| B．are not available until the last business day |
| C．will not be given a big cash discount |
| D．need to contact the box office directly |
| A．Latecomers will not be permitted to enter the theatre. |
| B．There is a special area for children in the theatre. |
| C．The audience is not allowed to take photos in the theatre. |
| D．Children can talk in a low voice during the performance. |
| A．can receive their tickets by mail | B．can see the performance online |
| C．can’t take cell phones to the theatre | D．can’t return tickets in any case |
When it comes to learning English, lots of people hate learning idioms. However, if you don’t learn idioms, you may not always understand everything you hear or read in English. So, let’s try these tips to make remembering the idioms a piece of cake.
You’d better develop a good habit of taking notes when you learn English. When you hear or read new words or expressions and you don’t understand them, write them down in your notebook. Then you can go to ask your teacher for help or look them up in your dictionary.
Sometimes the context can help you know the meaning of an idiom. For example, if two students are talking about one of their classmates, they say something like “She always has the right answer. She’s a real teacher’s pet.” You know they are talking about a clever girl. Then you can know that “teacher’s pet” means “their favorite student of the teacher”.
If you think you know how to use an idiom, then don’t hold your tongue! Practice it with your friends or in class. It’s the only way to really learn how to use it.
A. Practice
B. Take notes
C. Read them aloud
D. Use context
【推荐2】This year, we are delighted to launch the first time American Short Fiction (ASF). From Thursday, May 26, to Monday, May 30, we will welcome twenty-four writers to Austin to study with short-story masters Karen Russell and Dantiel W. Moniz over the course of five inspiring, enlightening days.
Participants will attend daily fiction workshops, one-on-one meetings with distinguished faculty, and craft lectures by faculty, special guests, and ASF editors. We’ll provide space to create new work and make lasting connections in the atmosphere of the sights, sounds, and swimming holes of Austin.
How to Apply
Applications are due February 15 by 11:59 pm. To apply, please send us a double-spaced writing sample of up to 25 pages through our submittable application site (https://american-shortfiction.org/workshop/). There is a non-refundable $20 application fee. We will inform applicants of their acceptance by email on or before March 15.
Tuition for the workshop is $ 1,800, which does not include room and board. We are working with a local hotel within walking distance of our office for a discounted block of rooms, and you are also welcome to seek out accommodations on your own.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We are proud to offer financial assistance to attend the workshop in the form of two scholarships and two fellowships. Our merit-based (基于优秀的) scholarships will come with a 50% reduction in tuition. Our fellowships are need-based, and cover the entire cost of the workshop and accommodations. Writers from historically underserved communities are encouraged to apply.
1. What can the participants do at the workshop?| A．Welcome twenty-four writers. |
| B．Study with Dantiel W. Moniz. |
| C．Make lectures at fiction workshops. |
| D．Provide space to create new work. |
| A．February 16 by 00:00 am. | B．March 15 by 00:00 am. |
| C．Thursday, May 26 by 11:59 pm. | D．February 15 by 11:59 am. |
| A．$ 900. | B．$ 1,820. | C．$ 1,800. | D．$ 920. |
Problems | Causes (起因) | Advice |
| Feel stressed | Too much homework. Don’t have enough time for their hobbies. | Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax. |
| Get short- Sighted (近视) | Too much homework. Bad study habits. | Do homework or read in a correct way. Doing eye exercises every day. |
| Fight with each other | Don’t know how to get on well with classmates. | Make more friends and understand each other. |
| Don’t like to study | The bad influence of computer games. | Play computer games just for a short time. |
| Get fat | Have more pocket money to buy snacks. Don’t like to do exercise. | Use pocket money to do something meaningful and do exercise every day. |
| A．Students. | B．Doctors. | C．Parents. | D．Teachers. |
| A．Because they spend too much time doing their homework. |
| B．Because they don’t know how to get on well with classmates. |
| C．Because they eat too many snacks. What’s worse, they don’t like to do exercise. |
| D．Because they don’t sleep well. |
| A．doing exercise together | B．making a plan for study |
| C．sharing snacks | D．understanding each other |
【推荐1】Application and Essays
You can apply to Stanford by submitting online either the Coalition Application or the Common Application.
Both applications include essay prompts for your personal essay. In addition to the personal essay, you also need to reply to the Stanford Questions, which you can access in either application once you add Stanford University to your list of colleges.
When you apply to Stanford, we encourage you to indicate potential majors and career interests in the application, but please know you are not bound by these selections in any way.
Stanford Questions
We ask applicants to choose one of the three topics below and write a short essay.
◆ Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning in Stanford.
◆Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate know you belter.
◆Tell us about something that is meaningful to you, and why? How to Submit Required Materials
◆We suggest using Coalition or Common Application online forms whenever possible to Submit documents, which is the speediest method.
◆If online submission is not possible; school personnel may send materials as an email Attachment to personnel@ stanford.edu.
◆When ordering college transcripts, please use credentials@stanford.edu as the contact email.
◆If your checklist is not complete by the deadline, simply continue to check your Application Status Portal until we have received all items.
1. What is necessarily included in an application?| A．A personal essay. | B．Career interests. |
| C．Personal hobbies. | D．The selected major. |
| A．Writing an essay to include the three topics. |
| B．Writing a note about something that interests you. |
| C．Writing an essay on what inspires your learning in Stanford. |
| D．Writing a note to recommend something meaningful to your roommate. |
| A．personnel@ stanford.edu | B．credentials@ stanford.edu |
| C．Application Status Portal. | D．Coalition or Common Application. |
Considering the most beautiful seas, it’s worth paying attention to the southern water bodies, although, without doubt, each sea is attractive and charming in its own way.
The most beautiful sea in the world-Coral SeaIf we consider the beauty of the seas, and not their coasts, then the first place should be given to the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most beautiful places for diving and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are home to a wide range of creatures.
The second place-Red SeaThe Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich, which makes it one of the most attractive destinations for divers around the world.
The third place-CaribbeanThis is the warmest exotic(异域风情的)place where not only the sea but also the plants on its coast please the eye. It’s located between North and South America, and on its shore there are a number of small countries. Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive, and you can experience different cultural traditions.
The fourth place-Bali SeaThe Bali Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean. This is another paradise(天堂)for relaxation, receiving many tourists every season. The sea has a warm climate, creating ideal conditions for relaxing on the islands of Java, Sulawesi, Sumbawa and Madura.
1. Where should you go if you like diving and various sea creatures?| A．Red Sea and Bali Sea. | B．Caribbean and Bali Sea. |
| C．Coral Sea and Red Sea. | D．Coral Sea and Caribbean. |
| A．To appreciate different cultures at a lower cost. |
| B．To take a close look at a number of wild plants. |
| C．To look for more corals and the best places to dive. |
| D．To relax on the islands of Java, Sulawesi and so on. |
| A．Its coast. | B．Its islands. | C．Its tourists. | D．Its climate. |
【推荐3】Writing Contest: Tell A Story
It's National Tell a Story Month, and we’re excited to hear yours! For this contest, submit your best fictional stories. Your stories will be judged based on imagery, novelty and originality. There is no specific genre (体裁) for your story. So go ahead and get to writing. We can't wait to read what you have in store for us.
Deadline: October 1, 2023
Rules:
*You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Ink account to enter.
*No inappropriate content.
* Submissions must relate to the topic (A story).
Guidelines and Details:
*Your entry must be between about 5-15 minutes (pages) long.
*There is no limit to the number of plays you can submit.
How to Submit:
* Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
* Submit your work to the Fiction category of Teen Ink. You can find this selection after selecting the initial “Article/Poetry” submission type.
* Important!! We get a lot of fiction submissions every month. If you want to submit your work for this con test in particular, include the words “Tell A Story” in your submission’s tags (标签). You can do this by using the “additional tags” field in your submission form.
Prizes:
* Winner (and honorable mentions, if space allows) will have their scripts published in Teen Ink magazine.
*The overall winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
1. What is a criterion used to evaluate the entries?| A．It should be a true story. | B．Its content should be creative. |
| C．Its theme should be about teens. | D．It should follow a particular genre. |
| A．Being a 10-year-old girl. | B．Writing an entry of 10 pages. |
| C．Submitting before October 1, 2023. | D．Choosing to use a Teen Ink account. |
| A．To inform teenagers of a contest. | B．To encourage the use of Teen Ink. |
| C．To stress the significance of writing. | D．To select honorable teenage writers. |
