1 . Work-study Program
The Work-study Program gives you the chance to work part-time on campus. If you need more money to cover all of your education-related costs, you may be eligible for this program.
Advantages
·Work experience: Last year, more than 1, 400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.
·Money: During the regular academic year (September to April), you can work part-time and earn $3, 200--sometimes more -- while you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6, 000 over 18 weeks.
·Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you need are online; just fill in the forms and email us; we accept no letter or phone application!
Did you know?
At the University of Ottawa, it is not necessary to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate financial need.
You could have one of these great Work-study jobs:
·Student ambassador (大使)
·Computing and network technician
·Marketing assistant
·Sports team manager
·Researcher/ translator
·Writer
And more!
The Admission Section receives and evaluates applications to undergraduate programs, in addition to answering applicants questions.
Phone: 613-562-5315
Toll-free phone:1-877-868-8292(#5315)
Financial Aid & Awards Service Section:
Phone: 613-562-5734
Toll-free phone: 1-877-868-8292
Regular Office Hours: Monday to Friday
September to May: 9 am to 4:30 pm
June to August: 9 am to 3:30 pm
1. How can students apply for a working position?A.By letter |
B.By phone |
C.In person |
D.Via the Internet |
A.get some government assistance first |
B.prove your financial need. |
C.perform well in your studies. |
D.have much working experience. |
A.The students who want to focus on study. |
B.The students who are interested in computing. |
C.The students who need money to cover their schooling. |
D.The students who have graduated from the university. |
2 . I didn’t go to Santiago, Chile to look for friendship. In fact, Chile was not even on my wish list.
A mid-life crisis woman, I got a chance to study abroad. I only wanted to learn about global business, taste South American cuisine, and check “study abroad” off my wish list.
On the fifth day, I joined a group for a neighborhood work project aided by the anti-poverty (扶贫) organization. Our tasks were to build a water tower and paint the community center. Upon arrival, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was like a scene out of a horrible film. That moment redefined poverty for me because I had never seen such terrible living conditions. As advised, I showed no signs of the motional battle going on inside me.
Just as I was about to start work on painting, a request came through for a few volunteers to help Nadia, a local resident who volunteered to cook for us. I raised my hand to help because I wanted spend time with the people of the neighborhood despite my shortage of Spanish speaking skills.
Nadia had a sincere smile but not overly friendly. Even without speaking each other’s language we started to learn about one another. We chatted about our children, our upbringing, shared picture of our family, struggled to instruct each other to communicate in the other’s language, and laugh many times.
After we fed everybody and the dishes were washed, my day was over. But I found myself hesitant to leave. It was as if I had known her my entire life. I had not predicted the unselfishness heart I would encounter, and it was moving.
As we were waiting for the car to pick us up, Nadia showed me her plants that are well-maintains. I could see that despite the hard conditions she was passionate about life. She made me long to be stronger person. She showed me that poverty was external, but happiness was internal. I was seeking to give 100 percent for a well-intentioned cause, but I left receiving 200 percent from her.
1. What was the author’s initial purpose of going to Chile?A.To find new friends while traveling. | B.To participate in an anti-poverty project. |
C.To fulfill the desire to study abroad. | D.To gain a graduate certificate in business. |
A.She decided to relieve the poverty. | B.She kept her emotions well hidden. |
C.She comforted the shocked volunteers. | D.She refused to continue the present task. |
A.She felt very sympathetic toward Nadia. |
B.She longed to interact with the local residents. |
C.She wanted to improve her Spanish speaking skills. |
D.She preferred cooking to painting the community center. |
A.True friends are never apart in heart. |
B.Happiness is defined by a positive attitude. |
C.Language is not a barrier to great connections. |
D.Unselfishness is putting others before ourselves. |
3 . Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can’t talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees (大猩猩), behave dishonestly to fool other animals. Why? Dishonesty often helps them survive.
Many kinds of birds are successful at fooling other animals. For example, a bird called the plover sometimes pretends to be hurt in order to protect its young. When a predator (掠食动物) gets close to its nest, the plover leads the predator away from the nest. How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the “hurt” adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest.
Birds called cuckoos (布谷鸟) have found a way to have babies without doing much work. How? They don’t make nests. Instead, they get into other birds’ nests secretly. Then they lay their eggs and fly away. When the baby birds come out, their adoptive parents feed them.
Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky. After a fight, the losing chimp will put out its hand to the other chimp. When the winning chimp puts out its hand, too, the chimps are friendly again. But an animal expert once saw a losing chimp take the winner’s hand and start fighting again.
Chimps are sneaky in other ways, too. When chimps find food that they love, such as bananas, it is natural for them to cry out. Then others chimps come running. But some clever chimps learn to cry very softly when they find food. That way, other chimps don’t hear them, and they don’t need to share their food.
As children, many of us learn the saying “You can’t fool Mother Nature.” But maybe you can’t trust her, either.
1. A plover protects its young from a predator by ________.A.getting closer to its young |
B.driving away the adult predator |
C.leaving its young in another nest |
D.pretending to be injured |
A.Chimps are ready to attack others. |
B.Chimps are sometimes dishonest. |
C.Chimps are jealous of the winners. |
D.Chimps can be selfish too. |
A.Some chimps lower their cries to keep food away from others. |
B.The losing chimp won the fight by taking the winner’s hand. |
C.Cuckoos fool their adoptive parents by making no nests. |
D.Some cuckoos often steal other birds’ newborns. |
A.Do Animals Lie? |
B.Does Mother Nature Fool Animals? |
C.How Do Animals Learn to Lie? |
D.How Does Honesty Help Animals Survive? |
4 . 23-year-old Taleigh Loven walked downstairs to her graduation party last October. She was
Mike Loven, 47, decided four years earlier that he was going to restart his study in Grand Canyon University, the
“There was no real reason for
The
A.expecting | B.enjoying | C.receiving | D.checking |
A.uncle | B.brother | C.dad | D.friend |
A.Imagining | B.Noticing | C.Having | D.Sending |
A.very | B.former | C.nearby | D.public |
A.introduced | B.registered | C.admitted | D.invited |
A.advanced | B.online | C.professional | D.crash |
A.idea | B.doubt | C.chance | D.certainty |
A.requesting | B.leaving | C.keeping | D.preferring |
A.attempt | B.goal | C.achievement | D.surprise |
A.immediately | B.partly | C.really | D.hardly |
A.responsibility | B.experiment | C.recognition | D.school |
A.saddest | B.toughest | C.greatest | D.largest |
A.stressful | B.boring | C.awkward | D.discouraging |
A.plan | B.practice | C.advantage | D.struggle |
A.kept pace with | B.contributed to | C.made up for | D.broke away from |
5 . Henry remembers the day well. It was a day that would change his life. He was sitting at the kitchen table, watching his ten-year-old granddaughter, Sophia, do her homework. She had asked him a question about history and was now
Henry had spent forty years working as a librarian in a school. He was now
After four years, Henry got his degree in history. “
A.pointing to | B.looking for | C.caring about | D.staring at |
A.admitted | B.experienced | C.retired | D.educated |
A.deep | B.soft | C.high | D.low |
A.risks | B.benefits | C.services | D.topics |
A.dull | B.calm | C.active | D.secret |
A.mistake | B.speech | C.interview | D.decision |
A.turn | B.seat | C.picture | D.course |
A.Completing | B.Organizing | C.Planning | D.Preparing |
A.doubtful | B.confident | C.silent | D.puzzled |
A.rarely | B.seldom | C.never | D.only |
6 . Those who make great discoveries must often overcome many challenges along the way — as was the case with the explorer Christopher Columbus. Columbus was born in a port city of Italy in 1451. As a teenager, he loved sailing, and he showed great interest in geography, which inspired him to begin his career as a seaman.
Columbus stuck to searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. After trying many times, he received financial support from the King and Queen of Spain. On 3 August 1492, he set off from Spain with three ships carrying about 90 crewmen. His adventure was full of challenges: it took longer than expected, they faced the lack of food, and one of the ships was leaking badly, which put everyone on this ship in great danger. The men on board were in panic. Although they faced so many challenges, Columbus managed to keep everyone out of danger with his knowledge and bravery across the ocean. Finally, on 12 October, the crew found land in the distance. Columbus called the natives living on the islands Indians because he believed that he was in the East Indies. However, the shores they had reached were of the Caribbean, not the East Indies.
Between 1493 and 1504, Columbus found more land over the course of the following three voyages. The major contribution of this great explorer is that he “discovered” the New World. His discovery encouraged explorers such as Captain James Cook to explore and discover more vast areas of the world. His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration.
1. What’s the main idea of paragraph 2?A.Introduction to Columbus’ first voyage. |
B.Columbus’ preparations for his adventure. |
C.The challenges Columbus and his team met. |
D.Columbus’ discovery of the New World. |
A.strong interest in sailing |
B.support from the Spanish government |
C.rich knowledge and bravery |
D.encouragement from other explorers |
A.Creative and smart. |
B.Determined and adventurous. |
C.Caring and patient. |
D.Kind and knowledgeable. |
7 . At 13, I resolved to be an amazing teacher, overwhelmingly driven by a
In fifth grade, Ms. Charlotte, an English teacher could magically
She told us stories from books we would otherwise never
What a man! So Ms. Charlotte inspired us to fight for our own pride and defend it,
Now, dear teachers, we love you and thank you from the bottom of our heart! I will keep the
When your dreams come alive you’re unstoppable
Take a shot, chase the sun, find the beautiful
We will glow in the dark turning dust to gold
1.A.depressing | B.burning | C.living | D.entertaining |
A.transport | B.interpret | C.deliver | D.transform |
A.feature | B.factor | C.function | D.flavour |
A.attached | B.advocated | C.breathed | D.exposed |
A.pursue | B.contract | C.emerge | D.correspond |
A.pick up | B.put up | C.set up | D.get up |
A.catching | B.carving | C.casting | D.ceasing |
A.seal | B.seashell | C.fish | D.dolphin |
A.declare | B.contain | C.encounter | D.integrate |
A.drilled | B.soiled | C.nailed | D.covered |
A.genuine | B.identical | C.tough | D.internal |
A.right away | B.at once | C.on the spot | D.on end |
A.embarrassed | B.depressed | C.disappointed | D.exhausted |
A.in addition | B.despite | C.due to | D.given |
A.stick | B.hit | C.strike | D.rank |
8 . If you’re in search of some botanical inspiration for the summer, just look to the following!
Sky Garden — London
Situated on the 35th floor of the iconic “Walkie-Talkie” building in central London, this stunning garden consists of over three stories, combining Mediterranean and South African plantings. The garden temperature here is monitored around the clock to mirror the conditions these plants would experience in a warm temperate climate.
Bambalan — Bristol
Bristol’s Bambalan restaurant appeared in 2016. Known for its leisurely atmosphere, it’s located right in the middle of the city centre. Hidden in plain sight above Bristol’s busy and noisy city centre, the roof terrace is a true hidden garden. With Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food on the menu, this is the ideal place to bring a group, and enjoy the views and tasty treats.
Library of Birmingham — Birmingham
Hidden away on the seventh floor of Birmingham’s public library is a scenic rooftop garden offering an extremely quiet spot to enjoy a good book in the sun. Created entirely by volunteers and reached via glass elevator, the bright garden offers visitors spectacular views over the city. 3, 500 varieties of plants in this garden have been carefully selected to ensure the terrace will offer blooms all year round, so that visitors to this unique library can enjoy the inspiring views.
New Lanark Roof Garden — New Lanark
With impressive views from the roof of an old mill (磨坊) building in the heart of the New Lanark World Heritage Site, this garden isn’t one to miss. Created on the 9, 000 square feet roof of our historic mill, the New Lanark Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Imaginatively designed, the garden contains decorative planting with over 70 different plants and shrubs, a water feature and animal sculptures.
1. What can you do in Bambalan?A.Make special flower gifts. | B.Buy beautiful jewels. |
C.Walk in the countryside. | D.Enjoy tasty food. |
A.Sky Garden. | B.Bambalan. |
C.Library of Birmingham. | D.New Lanark Roof Garden. |
A.Plants. | B.Food. | C.Books. | D.Animals. |
9 . Researchers hope brain implants will one day help people with aphasia(失语症) to get their voice back—and maybe even to sing. Now, for the first time, scientists have demonstrated that the brain’s electrical activity can be decoded and used to reconstruct music.
A new study analyzed data from 29 people monitored for epileptic seizures(癫痫发作), using electrodes(电极) on the surface of their brain. As participants listened to a selected song, electrodes captured brain activity related to musical elements, such as tone, rhythm, and lyrics. Employing machine learning, Robert Knight from UC Berkeley and his colleagues reconstructed what the participants were hearing and published their study results. The paper is the first to suggest that scientists can “listen secretly to” the brain to synthesize(合成) music.
To turn brain activity data into musical sound, researchers trained an artificial intelligence (AI)model to decode data captured from thousands of electrodes that were attached to the participants as they listened to the song while undergoing surgery. Once the brain data were fed through the model, the music returned. The model also revealed some brain parts responding to different musical features of the song.
Although the findings focused on music, the researchers expect their results to be most useful for translating brain waves into human speech. Ludovic Bellier, the study’s lead author, explains that speech, regardless of language, has small melodic differences—tempo, stress, accents, and intonation—known as prosody(韵律). These elements carry meaning that we can’t communicate with words alone. He hopes the model will improve brain-computer interfaces (BCI), assistive devices that record speech-associated brain waves and use algorithms to reconstruct intended messages. This technology, still in its infancy, could help people who have lost the ability to speak because of aphasia.
Future research should investigate whether these models can be expanded from music that participants have heard to imagined internal speech. If a brain-computer interface could recreate someone’s speech with the prosody and emotional weight found in music, it could offer a richer communication experience beyond mere words.
Several barriers remain before we can put this technology in the hands—or brains— of patients. The current model relies on surgical implants. As recording techniques improve, the hope is to gather data non-invasively, possibly using ultrasensitive electrodes. However, under current technologies, this approach might result in a lower speed of decoding into natural speech. The researchers also hope to improve the playback clarity by packing the electrodes closer together on the brain’s surface, enabling an even more detailed look at the electrical symphony the brain produces.
1. What can we learn from the study?A.Electrodes can analyze musical elements. |
B.The decoding of brain data helps recreate music. |
C.Machine learning greatly enhances brain activity. |
D.The AI model monitors music-responsive brain regions. |
A.The prosody of speech. | B.The collection of brain waves. |
C.The emotional weight of music. | D.The reconstruction of information. |
A.Unlocking the Secrets of Melodic Mind | B.Brain Symphony: Synthesized Human Speech |
C.BCI Brings Hope to People with Aphasia | D.Remarkable Journey: Decoding Brain with AI |
10 . During the 19th and 20th centuries, Qi Baishi (1864-1957) was one of the best-known Chinese artists. He grew up in a poor peasant family, but this did not prevent him from pursuing his interest in painting.
Qi was schooled for less than a year due to illness, and he dropped out of school. However, he was too weak to do much of the work and this was why he became a carpenter. As a carpenter, he showed his creativity. He could carve figures of animals, woodblock prints, and sniff-boxes. At the age of 20, he taught himself to paint with Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting. He met many mentors who greatly influenced his painting skills through his painting journey, among whom are the renowned artists Zhu Da and Xu Wei. When he was 28, he became a student of the famous artist Hu Qinyuan, and he began to study Chinese painting.
Qi arrived in Beijing in 1917. While he was in Beijing, he stayed devoted to painting. Most of his paintings represented Chinese tradition. Qi’s works are now found in several famous museums, including National Gallery Prague and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. His works now are the most expensive ever sold at auctions.
Qi got noticed by many institutions, one of which is the Ministry of Culture. In 1954 he was selected as the representative of the Chinese people. Also, in 1956, he was awarded the World Peace Prize by World Peace Council. A college was also named after him, the Baishi School of Art in Hunan University of Science Technology.
1. Why did Qi Baishi drop out of school?A.He suffered from illness and was too weak. |
B.He wanted to devote himself to painting. |
C.He wasn’t interested in what he learned at school. |
D.His family was too poor to afford his schooling fees. |
A.He learned Chinese painting on his own. |
B.He showed great creativity of art since childhood. |
C.His works are one of the costliest ever sold at auctions. |
D.At first he learned to paint from some renowned artists. |
A.His painting style. | B.His painting works. |
C.His achievements. | D.His contributions to his hometown. |
A.By giving examples. | B.By using data. |
C.By raising questions. | D.By following the order of time. |