Ross Mathematics Program
The Ross Program is a summer experience designed for pre-college students.
Mission Statement
※At Ross. we provide students with a focused and supportive environment for mathematical exploration. We encourage mathematical cooperation and community building, instead of direct competition between students.
※At Ross, we want to create an environment that allows students to explore their relationships with mathematics, and we try to create an experience that allows students to explore mathematics deeply, to experience mathematics for themselves, and to share this exploration and joy with others.
Ross Staff
We have excellent counselors (辅导员) who are responsible for teaching mathematics, providing social and emotional support for students, and monitoring student safety. They are also responsible for being role models for students, and for developing a welcoming camp culture among the participants.
Program Dates
There will be two sites for the Ross Program:
※At Otterbein University in Columbus, OH. June 9 through July 19, 2024
※At Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, June 16 through July 26, 2024
All participants typically live with a roommate in a campus dormitory.
Applying
※Pre-college students who are interested in mathematics are invited to apply. First-year students range in age from 15 to 18 years old, but in unique cases, younger or older students are accepted. We expect about 60 first-year students at each site.
Admission decisions are based on school performance, teacher recommendations, essays about the applicant’s interests and goals, and the applicant’s work on some challenging math problems.
The fee for attending the program is $7,000, though we’re able to provide financial aid for students who need financial assistance to attend the program. The student fee covers tuition, housing and meals.
Please feel free to email us at ross arossprogram. org!
1. What is the goal of the program?A.To teach students to build good relationships with others. |
B.To help students explore mathematics deeply and joyfully. |
C.To give students a chance to share their joy with others. |
D.To create a good competitive environment for students. |
A.It is held in two countries. |
B.It is only open to 15-to 18-year-olds. |
C.It offers free on-campus housing. |
D.It lasts for about six weeks. |
A.Those who apply and pay the fee in advance. |
B.Those who are recommended by their teachers. |
C.Those who have a great interest in mathematics. |
D.Those who have published essays about math problems. |
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【推荐1】Drive south from San Francisco on scenic Highway One to the once sleepy beach town of Half Moon Bay, where you’ll find Francis Beach, part of the Half Moon Bay State Beaches. With summertime water temperatures ranging from 13 to 18 degrees, a wet suit for swimming and surfing is a must. Although it’s often foggy, on clear days you can see out to Pillar Point Harbor, a wonderful fishing site.
Rent a sea kayak(小艇) from Half Moon Bay Kayak Co, the first kayak company in the country to equip their boats with a GPS tracking device(装置). You can rent such a sea kayak and you will be at perfect surf wave,Mavericks($15 per hour; www.hmbkayak,com).
Hikers and runners will enjoy the gentle wind along the waterfront seaside path,connecting several beaches, or at the paths of Pursima Cree Redwoods Open Space Preserve in the hills above town.
Where to eat: Stay by the Half Moon Bay Brewery for high quality dishes, made with locally grown ingredients, or go back with the locals and a Maverick’s Amber Ale on the waterfront deck(www.hmbbrewingco.com).
Where to stay: For five-star expensive hotels, check into the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay (from $305, www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/half _moon_bay/). Enjoy the open-air dishes in the comfort of the new Ocean Terrace Restaurant overlooking the sea and be sure to enroll(使加入)the kids in the year-round Rita Kids program. For even more open-air living, book one of the 52 seaside campsites at Francis Beach’s state campground. In April, the campsite equipment was renewed and now includes hot showers ($25 a night; www.reserveamerica.com).
1. This text is mainly written for_________.A.Tourists who want to travel to Francis Beach |
B.People who are interested in American geography |
C.Kids who enjoy the year-around Ritz Kids program |
D.Hikers and runners wishing to enjoy the sea breezes along the beach |
a.Swimming b. surfing c. hiking d. fishing e.enjoying the open-air dishes f. enrolling the kids in the Ritz Kids program
A.a,b,c,e | B.b, c, d, e | C.a, b, e, f | D.c, d, e, f |
A.There were no campsite facilities at Francis Beach’s state campground before April. |
B.Only Half Moon Bay Kayak Co has boats equipped with a GPS tracking device |
C.You don’t have to pay for camping at Francis Beach’s state campground. |
D.Half Moon Bay used to be an unknown beach town |
A.www.hmbkayak.com | B.www.hmbbrewingco.com |
C.www.ritzcarlton.com | D.www.reserveamerica.com |
A.Enjoy Your Visit on Francis Beach. | B.Eat on Francis Beach |
C.Travel to Francis Beach with a Kayak. | D.Enjoy Beautiful Scenery of San Francisco. |
【推荐2】Long Walks in Europe
Waldstätterweg Route, Lucerne, Switzerland
Distance 71 miles
The Waldstätterweg Route is one of the safest when it comes to snowy conditions, and the views and the colours of the trees are breathtaking at the end of October. This seven-stage route spreads to the shore of Lake Lucerne, with the glaring blue water being a constant companion. Old paths and elegant routes through woods link lakeside settlements.
Harz Witches Route, Lower Saxony, Germany
Distance 58 miles
The Harz Mountains have long been associated with German folklore (民俗). Harz Witches Route runs along forest tracks through Harz National Park and can be walked throughout October and beyond. The route takes in forests, Germany’s largest wooden church, and a 439-metre rope suspension bridge. It also follows the poet Goethe’s hiking route up the Brocken.
GR141, Andalucía, Spain
Distance 68 miles
Autumn isn’t just a good time to walk in Andalucía. The weather stays warm long after winter starts to bite further north. It’s cheaper and less crowded, too. In November, conditions are milder here and some plants continue to flower. And two newly created GR routes begin here: both are well marked, reasonably challenging, divided into six stages and walkable in a week.
Menalon Route, Peloponnese, Greece
Distance 47 miles
The Menalon Route is an excellent option for autumn. Temperatures are pleasant and autumn colours are wonderful well into November. It’s a quiet time to visit, too. Nights in mountain villages are a highlight. Dimitsana, surrounded by snowy peaks, is a particular jewel. In Stemnitsa, there is a folklore museum showing the village’s jewellery-making heritage.
1. Which route may attract people who are interested in folk and local religious culture?A.Waldstätterweg Route. | B.Harz Witches Route. |
C.GR141. | D.Menalon Route. |
A.Admire colorful flowers. | B.Enjoy wonderful nights. |
C.Learn about local festivals. | D.Explore the forests. |
A.They cover similar distances. | B.They require no charges. |
C.They suit autumn walks. | D.They feature snow scenery. |
【推荐3】SEA Summer High School Programs 2022
Science at SEA
Science at SEA is a four-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors, as well as recent high school graduates, which focuses on the coastal and offshore marine environment around Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The program includes a shore component on the SEA campus in Woods Hole and a sea component aboard the Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Corwith Cramer.
July 21 — August 13 Expense: $4,000
SEA Quest
SEA Quest is a two-week program that welcomes high school students and recent graduates. Participants will gain hands-on experience conducting field research, sailing at all ship, and understanding of the complexities of creating and managing marine reserves. They return home with a broader sense of the ocean's importance to our planet and the need to preserve this precious resource for future generations. Life here is fast-paced. No prior sailing experience is necessary. Strong desire to learn is required!
July 11 — July 22 Expense: $3,200
SEA Cape
This three-week summer program at SEA offers current high school students the opportunity to study the marine environment from a variety of perspectives: scientific, historical, and literary. Participants live and study at our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
June 27 — July 14 Expense: $3,800
SEA Expedition
This two-week summer program for high school students, including graduating seniors, is centered on learning by doing. SEA Expedition is a multidisciplinary experience that welcomes students to participate in every aspect of a challenging offshore sailing and oceanographic expedition, and occurs entirely aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer. Life at sea is fast-paced and tough.
July 5 — July 17 Expense: $3,500
1. Which program lasts the longest?A.Science at SEA. | B.SEA Quest. | C.SEA Cape. | D.SEA Expedition. |
A.Previous experience in sailing. | B.Great eagerness to study the sea. |
C.Ability to conduct scientific experiments. | D.Knowledge of sea resources preservation. |
A.It offers opportunities of sailing. | B.It entirely takes place on a ship. |
C.It features many relaxing activities. | D.It allows graduates to participate in. |
【推荐1】Fright started taking over.I was walking into my first school in America. I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents, who had been here for three years, hoping America would help my future. My father decided that I would be better off going to school here, so I registered in the local high school in my new town.
I was afraid how I would do. On the first day, I went to my second period class after I had missed my first. Anxiously, I reached for the door,opening it slowly.Without paying attention to my classmates. I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a soft voice,he answered.“Yes.”His voice made me feel a little comfortable. He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didn’t have anything like that. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I didn’t actually want to pick a seat. In India we had fixed seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector. In India schools, we didn’t use the technology we had.We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.
It was noon. I was very confused about when I would have lunch. I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. Again, I asked the teacher if I was in the right class. She said,“It’s still fourth period.”
“But the bell just rang.”I said.
Changing from a gentle tone to a harsher(刺耳的)one,she said,“That is the lunch bell, young man.”
I said sorry. Without another word I headed for the dining hall. I felt lucky because we didn’t have this in India. Every confusion seemed like a barrier(障碍) I had to get through to reach my goal.At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus which we didn’t have in India either. I found my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasn’t so bad.
1. The author attended an American high school because______.A.his father preferred American schools |
B.his family wanted him to have a bright future |
C.his mother had worked in it for 3 years |
D.he had been longing to leave his homeland |
A.He went to the wrong class for the second period. |
B.He met some helpful teachers and classmates. |
C.He got the Course Requirement sheet from his classmate. |
D.He found a lot of differences from the Indian schools in many ways. |
A.worried | B.confused | C.relaxed | D.excited |
A.My Senior High School in America |
B.My First day of School |
C.MY First Impression on Teachers |
D.The Differences between American and Indian Schools |
【推荐2】The Peer Education Project
The Peer Education Project is a school-based programme that aims to give young people the skills and knowledge they need to safeguard their mental health, and that of their peers (同龄人). By training older pupils to deliver mental health lessons to younger students, we intend to include the programme in the school course as a key source of support to young people experiencing mental health problem.
Why is peer education helpful?
·Young people always turn a deaf ear to adults and are more willing to listen to their schoolmates.
·Young people may feel more comfortable asking questions of their fellows.
·Peer-delivered programmes can provide accessible role-models and advisers.
·The Peer Education Project uses existing social networks to exercise influence and maintain the influence beyond the classroom.
What does the project teach?
·It introduces mental health as something that we all have, like physical health.
·It encourages students to think about ways to stay well, how to seek help and support friends.
·It introduces some common wrong opinions about mental health, and deals with the discrimination (歧视) against people with mental problems.
Our new PEP platform
The PEP platform is designed to be a one-stop shop for The Peer Education Project. Register now to access the resources you will need to introduce mental health into your school course.
Contact us
We are currently working to bring the project to more schools. Call or email us if you’d like to take part, or to find out more about what’s involved.
1. What’s the purpose of The Peer Education Project?A.Give lessons to older pupils. | B.Help the young with their mental health. |
C.Teach skills and knowledge of study. | D.Provide key support to schools. |
A.It creates useful social networks. |
B.It hires professional advisers to help. |
C.It helps young people communicate with their parents. |
D.It helps the young communicate with their fellows. |
A.register now | B.pay a visit in person |
C.make a phone call | D.send a short message |
【推荐3】Most students hate tests. The fear of failing them is really unpleasant.
1. Survey your textbook before you read.
Take a couple of minutes to find the word-list, index, questions and other important information. Then, when you sit down to study, you’ll know where to find the answers you are looking for.
2.
As you read, summarize each section of the chapter on a post-it note. After you have read the entire chapter, go back and review the notes. It is an easy and efficient way to review information. And you can easily find the information you need.
3. Make your own practice test.
After you finish reading, pretend you are a professor writing a test for the chapter. Review the material you just read and make up your own practice test. Include all vocabulary words, study questions, and highlighted words you can find, as well as any other important information.
4. Create visual flashcards.
Flashcards will help you remember important terms, people, places and dates. On the front of the card, write down the term or the question. This will help ensure that you grasp the study material.
A.Use sticky notes. |
B.Prepare a note book. |
C.Take the test to see if you remember the information. |
D.If all the questions are included, there is no need to worry. |
E.But there are a few tricks you can learn how to avoid the worry. |
F.On the back write down the definition or the answer. |
G.Make sure you read any study questions before you read the chapter. |
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【推荐2】For those wanting to learn cooking skills, there are a number of general online cooking classes available to choose from. We have selected our favorite online cooking classes for you to get started.
Veecoco
Recipes are covered for more than 17 different courses taught by experienced chefs who guide viewers step by step. Lessons can be accessed from anywhere through the mobile app, and course materials are all downloadable. Single class is also available for purchase at $127 each. As a bonus, Veecoco partners with a local NGO to provide meals for children in need:for every class purchased, one meal is donated.
Wicked Healthy
Wicked Healthy is a platform founded by chefs and Brothers Derek and Chad Serno who are on a mission to inspire others to cook and eat more plants. The service offers a large database of recipes on its site and a selection of video-based cooking classes on its YouTube Channel.
Rouxbe
Rouxbe is recognized as a leading online culinary school (烹饪培训学校) and approved by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. All classes offered through Rouxbe have specific start dates but are self-paced and can be taken at any time after enrollment. All our members have the chance to receive the guidance from our teachers in person.
The Tiny Green Chef
Founded by a professional chef, The Tiny Green Chef is an online kids’ cooking class with lessons, demos, food experiments, and interactive activities that teach you and your child how to prepare meals at home. Upon purchasing the program you will get lifetime access to the course and contents, as well as an invitation to the company’s private tour in which you can be taught by our teaching staff. If you are not satisfied with the program, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee.
1. Which of the following cooking classes suits a vegetarian?A.Veecoco. | B.Wicked Healthy. |
C.Rouxbe. | D.The Tiny Green Chef. |
A.$127. | B.$254. | C.$381. | D.$421. |
A.They both support the refundable payment. |
B.They both provide flexible teaching schedule. |
C.They both are supported by official organizations. |
D.They both offer members the instruction face-to-face. |
【推荐3】Are you interested in working with animals? Now here comes the chance. Kirby Wildlife Park has set up the unique Keeper Experience. The fantastic experience is available to anyone over the age of 18 who is reasonably fit. We regret that for health and safety reasons, people who are pregnant, in a wheelchair or suffering from illness cannot take part.
A typical day
9:15 Arrival
9:30 Health and Safety Briefing
10:00 Apes and Monkeys
While cleaning out enclosures(围场), you will find out how to enrich enclosures with novel items and new smells to stimulate the animals’ senses and imitate their natural environment.
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Big Cats
You will feed the cats and learn about their nutritional needs. The keeper will give you an introduction to how cats’ behavior can be read to get an idea of their welfare and health.
16:30 Meet the Team
Meet more of the staff and learn how you can get further involved with work at the park. Learn about our animal adoption plan, what it takes to be good keeper and where to obtain the right qualifications for a career in animal welfare.
Booking and cancellation
The Keeper Experience is available on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays throughout the year, and must be booked at least fourteen days in advance. Full payment is needed when booking.
Cancellations must be made more than one week before the event, or you won’t receive a full refund.
1. What can you do in Keeper Experience in Kirby Wildlife Park?A.Bathe animals. | B.Buy an animal |
C.Feed apes and monkeys. | D.Create natural environment for animals. |
A.At 9:30 | B.At 10:00 |
C.At 14:00 | D.At 16:30 |
A.It is available to any healthy adult. |
B.It should be booked at least two weeks in advance. |
C.It offers free chance to people to work as keepers. |
D.It will give a full refund after receiving cancellations. |