1 . STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters ProgramIt is an eight-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for worldwide students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer ResearchIt is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Research Science InstituteIt is the first cost-free program of its kind. During this seven-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program, students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young ScientistsThis program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制)fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
1. Which program will be summarized with written material?A.Future Matters Program. | B.Simons Summer Research. |
C.Research Science Institute. | D.Program in Math for Young Scientists. |
A.Expense. | B.Requirement. | C.Duration. | D.Content. |
A.Cultivating independent sill. | B.Attending non-math activities. |
C.Enrolling international students. | D.Tailoring personal schedules. |
2 . A young English teacher saved the lives of 30 students when he took
Harvold, who has not
The bus driver never regained consciousness and died at Easy Surrey Hospital. He had worked regulary with the
The head of the language school told the local newspaper that the school is going to send Harvold on a weekend
A.control | B.care | C.advantage | D.note |
A.taken in | B.picked up | C.tracked down | D.helped out |
A.greet | B.thank | C.invite | D.meet |
A.present | B.introduce | C.take | D.organize |
A.drive | B.doctor | C.librarian | D.teacher |
A.given | B.marked | C.passed | D.conducted |
A.speaking to | B.waiting for | C.returning to | D.looking for |
A.learned | B.noticed | C.mentioned | D.doubted |
A.sleep | B.cry | C.move | D.recover |
A.ran over | B.went by | C.carried | D.hit |
A.remembered | B.continued | C.prepared | D.managed |
A.witnessed | B.recorded | C.praised | D.understood |
A.appeared | B.reacted | C.escaped | D.interrupted |
A.delay | B.accident | C.mistake | D.experience |
A.airport | B.hospital | C.school | D.police |
A.happy | B.fortunate | C.touched | D.sorry |
A.survive | B.retire | C.relax | D.succeed |
A.project | B.trip | C.dinner | D.duty |
A.bravery | B.skill | C.quality | D.knowledge |
A.necessary | B.easy | C.different | D.free |
3 . Volunteering for teens is an educational, mind-opening and life-enriching travel experience. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported thousands of high school students to volunteer in Africa, Asia, South America, Central America, North America, Europe, the Caribbean and the Pacific. There’s no need to wait till you’re 18 to volunteer abroad! International Volunteer HQ specializes in offering safe and affordable volunteer opportunities for high school students and teens in more than 17 destinations around the globe.
How to volunteer as a teenager overseas:
Applying to volunteer as a teenager is simple! Once you have decided where to volunteer and which project you would like to join, you can apply online. It’s free, only takes a few minutes and there is no commitment needed at this stage. Our team of Volunteer Travel Specialists will then guide you through the next steps to secure your spot and start preparing for your trip.
There are a number of ways you can volunteer with IVHQ depending on your age:
Under 16: You’re able to volunteer as part of a group (for example, a group of students from your high school, with your family or friends) on certain IVHQ programs. You must have parental/guardian permit and be accompanied on the program by a designated guardian over the age of 18. Contact us to find out more.
16 & 17 years old: You can join one of our teen volunteer abroad programs independently with parental permit and two satisfactory character references. You can choose from volunteer projects in more than 17 destinations and will receive 24/7 support from the local team, but not full time supervision.
1. Who are the volunteering project designed for?A.Adults. | B.Children. | C.Teenagers | D.Students. |
A.Through the Internet. | B.By mail. | C.In person. | D.Through calls. |
A.A grade certificate. | B.Permit from parents. |
C.A school guarantee. | D.Character references. |
4 . Things to Do in London This Weekend
Now, some of the most cherished London venues have opened their doors again. Take a look at our lists of exactly what is opening up in London.
Columbia Road Flower Market
The Columbia Road Flower Market is reopening this weekend, but it will be quite different. Stands will be spread out. Nearby roads will be closed and there will be a limit on the number of people who can enter the market. The statement is also calling on locals to support the market but advises people not to visit frequently in order to avoid overcrowding.
Lambeth Country Show
The festival of countryside won' t be held in its usual home of Brock well Park this year. However, it is being taken online instead. All your favourite aspects of the fair will be part of the virtual edition this weekend, including the highly popular Vegetable Sculpture Competition and other usual lower show competitions, local-themed talks, craft market and virtual music performances.
Walthamstow Garden Party
The free two-day festival in E17 is going online this year. Over the weekend you can tune in to music and take part in online workshops from crafting to Tai Chi. Don't miss the highlight of the weekend: East London Radio' s first-ever live show taking place across the weekend with behind-the-scenes chats with local artists, live music from St Mary's Church and much more.
Brixton Courtyard
A new beer garden is opening in Brixton with D sets, wine tastings and more in a safe environment. South London music venue Brixton Jamm has improved its outdoor space with spaced-out booths and picnic benches.
1. What measure will be taken in Columbia Road Flower Market?A.Canceling the stands |
B.Forbidding travelers to visit. |
C.Limiting the customer number. |
D.Checking the temperature of travelers. |
A.Both are held online. | B.Both last for two days. |
C.Both include competitions. | D.Both present virtual music. |
A.Columbia Road Flower Market. | B.Lambeth Country Show. |
C.Walthamstow Garden Party | D.Brixton Courtyard. |
5 . Once there was a farmer with a wife and two sons. He became quite
After some time, his wife died and
So he thought about this for a long time and he
And he called his neighbors and said, “I’m going to
So the neighbors provided them with
Certainly the brothers didn’t want to be robbed of the
So the brothers sat down and one
But the other brother said, “No, I think our father was saying that the
So like all the other
A.rich | B.strong | C.clever | D.busy |
A.hard | B.easy | C.different | D.ordinary |
A.always | B.often | C.never | D.sometimes |
A.also | B.thus | C.ever | D.still |
A.work | B.move | C.study | D.play |
A.healthy | B.sick | C.foolish | D.wise |
A.brothers | B.friends | C.children | D.relatives |
A.showed | B.taught | C.visited | D.called |
A.lost | B.hidden | C.planted | D.put |
A.harvest | B.find | C.buy | D.use |
A.leave | B.travel | C.die | D.disappear |
A.look at | B.look out | C.look after | D.look for |
A.relief | B.money | C.water | D.food |
A.gold | B.silver | C.oil | D.coal |
A.dug | B.piled | C.operated | D.searched |
A.advised | B.asked | C.followed | D.doubted |
A.loved | B.cared | C.understood | D.cheated |
A.gardening | B.fishing | C.building | D.farming |
A.roots | B.stones | C.fields | D.pipes |
A.farmers | B.workers | C.fishers | D.builders |
6 . The impact of the man-made climate crisis on Antarctica is scientifically undeniable: stable ice shelves are retreating, air temperature increased by 3 degrees Celsius. krill(磷虾)numbers are declining, melting ice is contributing to sea level rise, and polar bears and seals are getting displaced. “Antarctic biodiversity could decline substantially by the end of the century if we continue with business as usual.” Jasmine Rachael Lee, lead author of the University of Queensland study says.
Published in the journal PLOS Biology, the study finds population declines are likely for 65% of the continent’s plants and wildlife by the year 2100. The most vulnerable(脆弱的)species is the Emperor penguins. In October 2022, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed Emperor penguins as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act(ESA), as experts predict the flightless seabird will see a 26% to 47% dip in its population by 2050. “This listing reflects the growing extinction crisis and highlights the importance of the ESA and efforts to conserve species before population declines become irreversible(不可逆转).” said Service Director Martha Williams at the time.
Aside from Emperor penguins, other Antarctic specialists, like the Adélie penguin and dry soil nematodes, were also highly vulnerable. We urgently need a combination of global and local conservation action to best conserve Antarctic species. Global action and global voices to help relieve climate change—because the biggest threat to Antarctica is coming from outside of it. And then we need local actions to help protect biodiversity against local threats and give them the best chance of adapting to climate changes. This will help to save our iconic(代表性的)species like the Emperor penguins and all of Antarctica’s unique and highly adapted inhabitants. It will also help humankind, as we rely heavily on the priceless services the Antarctic provides in regulating our climate and capturing sea level in its ice sheets.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A.The impact of climate crisis is usually denied. |
B.Conservation efforts are badly needed. |
C.Air temperature on Antarctic increases 3℃ annually. |
D.Sea level rise results in seabirds losing their habitats. |
A.To serve as a call to protect wildlife on Antarctic |
B.To reflect the growing population of wild species. |
C.To prove the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act. |
D.To highlight the severe impact of rising temperature. |
A.Reducing the chances of making a trip to Antarctic. |
B.Making joint efforts to relieve climate change. |
C.Attempting to provide essential nutrients to the ecosystem. |
D.Continuing to carry forward the Endangered Species Act. |
A.Plants and Wildlife on Antarctica Will Decline Quickly |
B.Antarctic Species Are Vulnerable to Human Threats |
C.More Action Should Be Taken to Protect Wildlife on Antarctica |
D.The Best Conservation Strategy Will Be Carried Out Soon |
7 . When I think of the word “perfect”, I think of something only a few can achieve, like high beauty standards, the super-smart girl in my class, or anything that I can compare myself to. For a few weeks now, I have been
One day, I was talking to my teacher about one of the
The whole day, I
A.taking | B.referring | C.noticing | D.debating |
A.beautiful | B.common | C.mean | D.curious |
A.damages | B.wears | C.produces | D.brings |
A.popular | B.professional | C.comfortable | D.dangerous |
A.favorable | B.personal | C.practical | D.perfect |
A.terrifying | B.annoying | C.disturbing | D.upcoming |
A.watching over | B.staring at | C.turning up | D.catching on |
A.wrong | B.good | C.expert | D.brief |
A.resigned | B.gathered | C.finished | D.lasted |
A.passed | B.put | C.walked | D.broke |
A.ended up | B.took up | C.put up with | D.lived up to |
A.fact | B.question | C.world | D.profit |
A.insights | B.reasons | C.hobbies | D.insecurities |
A.blame | B.trouble | C.same | D.difference |
A.devoting | B.exposing | C.connecting | D.comparing |
A.special | B.meaningful | C.major | D.public |
A.method | B.option | C.job | D.chance |
A.great | B.cheerful | C.old | D.fresh |
A.serious | B.social | C.unique | D.average |
A.amazing | B.true | C.similar | D.opposite |
8 . At the age of 16, I went to Australia as an exchange student and lived with a host family. Even though I had made some preparations, the culture shock was still
During the first months, which is called the “honeymoon phase” of culture shock, I was super
“I wish public transportation would…” These thoughts were of course highly
Over the next few months, though, feelings of adjustment and belonging gradually
Things started to make sense and I
The
A.unavoidable | B.unbearable | C.unbelievable | D.unforgettable |
A.worried | B.lonely | C.thrilled | D.proud |
A.similar | B.expensive | C.advanced | D.fresh |
A.uncontrollable | B.odd | C.distracting | D.worthless |
A.experiences | B.comments | C.thoughts | D.news |
A.effortless | B.unimportant | C.unhelpful | D.aimless |
A.took over | B.broke out | C.went on | D.faded away |
A.requirements | B.trend | C.behaviors | D.stress |
A.missed | B.entered | C.completed | D.created |
A.appreciate | B.meet | C.ignore | D.change |
A.slowly | B.dramatically | C.suddenly | D.regularly |
A.memorized | B.introduced | C.understood | D.analyzed |
A.breakthrough | B.barrier | C.dilemma | D.method |
A.patient | B.familiar | C.careful | D.comfortable |
A.keeping | B.enjoying | C.remembering | D.spreading |
A.complained | B.remarked | C.declared | D.emphasized |
A.look | B.sound | C.eat | D.dress |
A.effects | B.descriptions | C.advantages | D.attractions |
A.understanding | B.changes | C.feelings | D.response |
A.questioning | B.exploration | C.imitation | D.acceptance |
9 . My color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn’t fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn’t got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.
Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it. I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles (肌肉) shaking my set.
When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.
1. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A.He got an older model than he had expected. |
B.He couldn’t return it when it was broken. |
C.He could have bought it at a lower price. |
D.He failed to find any movie shows on it. |
A.ended all their programs | B.provided fewer channels |
C.changed to commercials | D.showed all-night movies |
A.By shaking and hitting it. | B.By turning it on and off. |
C.By switching channels. | D.By having it repaired. |
A.Curious | B.Anxious |
C.Cautious | D.Humorous |
10 . CREATIVE SUMMER CAMPS
Video Game Design
This international organization is aimed at inspiring girls to explore the world of games and build their confidence in the areas of math and technology. Students are grouped based on skill levels. Girls at all levels are welcome!
Time: June 15-26Age: 7-15
Fees: $ 160 each one; $ 128 members
Contact: Call Children’s Creativity Museum at 415-820-3320 or visit www. creativity. org.
History Summer Camp
Each day, kids will have a task to explore a different aspect of past life, including food, work, music, art through games, storytelling and even silent films.
Time: June 22-26Age: 8-12
Fees: 200 each one; 160 members
Contact: Call at 252-1770 or visit www.historiccolumbia.org.
Adventures in Creative Writing
This helps improve your writing skills if you have already mastered the basics of good writing. You’ll discover new techniques and polish your writing.
Time: June 21-26Age: 9-12
Fees: $ 500 each one
Contact: Call at 777-9444 or visit www.saeu.sc.edu/adventures.
Heathwood Hall Guitar
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced guitar player who wants to improve your skills, Heathwood Hall Guitar provides top-quality guitar instruction using a variety of fun games and exercises.
Time: June 15-19; July 13-17; Aug. 3-7Age: 3-12
Fees: 150 each one
Contact: Call Heathwood Hall at 231-7710 or visit www.heathwood.org.
Basic Drawing Writing Camp
This camp helps beginners discover the basic skills of drawing and writing and how to make it come to life on paper.
Time: June 8-11Age: 6-12
Fees: $ 350 each one; $ 300 members
Contact: Call Ladybug Art Studios at 603-7312 or visit www.ladybugartstudios.com.
1. What do we know about Video Game Design?
A.It groups students by age. | B.It accepts no boy students. |
C.It welcomes only experienced students. | D.It mainly develops students’ team spirit. |
A.www.heathwood.org. | B.www.historiccolumbia.org. |
C.www.saeu.sc.edu/adventures. | D.www.ladybugartstudios.com. |
A.Charging the same fees. | B.Putting students into groups. |
C.Offering professional instructions. | D.Letting students learn through games. |