1 . University of Southern California (USC) Online Pre-College Program
Application requirements
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants who submit a completed application can expect an admission decision within 5 – 7 business days.
·Include basic contact information from you and your parent(s) or guardian.
·Tell us why you want to take the course and a little about yourself through a short-answer essay.
·Share a piece of writing, video or social media content that reveals something about yourself (optional).
·Submit the $35 application fee.
·Students must be at least 14 years old or older.
Program start date and application deadlines
| Courses offered | Program dates | Application deadline | Tuition due in full | Tuition |
| Management | October 17 – November 18, 2023 | October 4, 2023 | October 10, 2023 | $1,990 |
| Media & Society | November 19 – December 20, 2023 | November 6, 2023 | November 12, 2023 | $1,990 |
Application fees and enrollment deposits are nonrefundable. All course cancellations requests must be made in writing to precollegeonline@usc.edu. Any tuition paid to the university will be refunded, not including fees and deposits, if requested by the application deadline for the related course.
The university will not refund tuition for Online Pre-College Exploration courses for students who are removed from the program due to breaking our Letter of Understanding for Online Participation and our Student Code of Conduct.
Scholarships
USC Pre-College Program is proud to honor full scholarships for our Online Exploration Courses to students enrolled in the summer session of USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI). Qualified students who are enrolled in grades 9 – 12 can send an email for application and enrollment instructions to precollegeonline@usc.edu.
1. Which of the following is required for applicants?| A．Making a ten-minute video. | B．Sharing a personal photo. |
| C．Reaching 14 years old. | D．Paying 30 dollars for registration. |
| A．October 17. | B．October 4. |
| C．October 10. | D．November 6. |
| A．Full scholarships. | B．A 100% refund. |
| C．An extra summer course. | D．A 2% discount of tuition. |
2 . Auckland University Online Education — What to Expect
Most Auckland University (AU) online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media-rich, easy-to-use learning environment through a Learning Management System (LMS).
· Discipline (纪律)
With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.
· Time Management
In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20 — 25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.
· Professional Connections
Many of the AU faculty (教员) who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.
“I work as an IT manager. And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”
— Jim Heilman, Computer Information Systems graduate
· Technology
It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.
1. How long does it take to complete one course?| A．Seven weeks. | B．One semester. |
| C．Several months. | D．At least 20 — 25 hours. |
| A．To recognize an excellent graduate. |
| B．To set a good example to other learners. |
| C．To prove benefits of professional connections. |
| D．To show effective methods of online learning. |
| A．A course brochure. | B．A college website. |
| C．An academic magazine. | D．An online advertisement. |
3 . Online classes began to be popularized just a few decades ago. They are advertised as a way for adults to finish their education and students to learn the material at their own pace -- it is far more suitable for people with busy schedules.
But after being enrolled in an online course last fall semester, I came to realize online classes were merely a means to fulfil course requirements.
First of all, students lack the desire to learn and they simply complete their assignments to receive credit for a passing grade rather than genuinely engage with the course material.
As online courses tend to have more than 100 students, most of the assignments are short and simple. They are not designed for students to interact with the material in depth but designed to be graded easily to accommodate such a large number of students.
Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of taking an online class is the absence of face-to-face interaction between the teacher and their students. Live sessions are infrequent and are often scheduled during the middle of the day when students have to attend other classes or work. The office hours of the professor may also be during inconvenient times for many students as well. Most interaction with the professor has to be through email which is often impersonal. It is nearly impossible for students to build a relationship with their professor.
There is also little interaction among students. It can be harder to create study groups and form relationships with their peers.
Online classes also require either a computer or laptop and a reliable Internet connection. Not all students have access to these types of resources, whether it is for financial or other reasons, and some students can be put at a disadvantage.
Offering online classes certainly helps students who would otherwise not be able to attend classroom sessions. However, they fail to provide a genuine education with an emphasis on convenience rather than critical thinking. We need restructured online classes in which students can have a learning experience that will actually provide quality education.
1. What does the author say about students enrolled in online classes?| A．They are unmotivated to learn. | B．They can access course materials easily. |
| C．They can learn at their own pace. | D．They rarely fulfil the course requirements. |
| A．They are based on easily accessible material. |
| B．They are meant to facilitate interaction. |
| C．They are made convenient to mark. |
| D．They are given to accommodate students’ needs. |
| A．They are frequently scheduled at irregular times. |
| B．They provide little chance for students to build relationships with each other. |
| C．They tend to increase professors’ burden of responding to students’ emails. |
| D．They make professors offices much less accessible. |
| A．Acquisition of useful knowledge. |
| B．Training of real-life skills on campus. |
| C．Development of students personalities. |
| D．Cultivation of analytical thinking ability. |
1．课程介绍；
2．报名事宜。
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2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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1. How did Jason learn French?
| A．He took an online course. |
| B．He entered a language school. |
| C．He learned it from his grandmother. |
| A．One can’t choose his own tutors. |
| B．The courses are a bit expensive. |
| C．It just provides recorded courses. |
| A．The 12-class one. | B．The 6-class one. | C．The 4-class one. |
6 . Jordan Mittler has been spending weekends teaching seniors in New York how to use technology for years, but he never expected he would be streaming a class online.
He has taught texting, emailing and video chatting to dozens of seniors for years, beginning when his grandparents first got smartphones. Teaching them how to use apps and send messages inspired the teen to offer his services to more older people. In February 2019, he created a formal curriculum and started hosting free, hour-long sessions for seniors every Sunday.
Immediately, he was flooded with interested participants. His course, spread out over 10 weeks, was an instant success. One of his favorite lessons was helping his students surprise a family member with a video call.
But when the coronavirus hit New York City, Jordan had to end his classes. He wasn’t sure if he could move the lessons online—it was much easier to help students understand their devices in person —but he knew the importance of keeping older folks connected online. Most of the attendees were retired or lived alone and needed to find ways to connect with family members remotely. “It gives them somewhere to be and something to do,” he said.
So he spent a week ensuring each student could use Zoom, an online video chat platform. For most of the seniors, that meant calling them individually with step-by-step instructions. Since then, online classes have been going smoothly. He has reworked his curriculum to include tasks relevant to life in isolation, like staying in touch with family, checking the news, and playing online games.
His project, Mittler Senior Technology, has taught Jordan the value of making intergenerational relationships. He frequently invites his teenage friends to participate in his classes, hoping more young people will take time to help older relatives or neighbors.
1. What made Jordan decide to help the old?| A．Buying smartphones for his grandparents. |
| B．Streaming a class about smartphones. |
| C．Guiding his grandparents to use smartphones. |
| D．Learning more skills about surfing the Internet. |
| A．How Jordan began his online classes. |
| B．Why it was necessary to help the old. |
| C．What Jordan thought of the coronavirus. |
| D．Why it was hard to teach the old online. |
| A．It got support from apps. | B．Jordan had confidence in it at first. |
| C．Its curriculum never changed. | D．Jordan well prepared for it. |
| A．He is considerate and patient. | B．He is humorous and positive. |
| C．He is curious and brave. | D．He is honest and determined. |
假设你是明启学校高三学生李华，在海外的笔友 Jack 来信询问你居家在线学习的经历，他对老师怎么布置、批改和讲评作业很感兴趣。写回信给他，介绍你最适应的或你认为最有效的作业经历，并告之你的想法。
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1. 安慰；
2. 建议；
3. 祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mary,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
9 . Online courses offer people abundant opportunities to learn. Try some of the Harvard online courses about humanities.
The Path to Happiness
From Confucianism to Daoism, the philosophies developed over two thousand years ago are among the most powerful in human history. This course brings voices from the past into modern contexts to explore the path to a good life today.
Duration: June 16, 2021—June 14, 2022
Fees: Free of charge
Pace: Self-paced
Difficulty: Introductory
Introduction to the Ancient Greek World
This course is about ancient Greece with its unique places, ways of life and historical changes. We survey the most important social institutions and cultural traditions. We also study everyday features such as food and dress.
Duration: June 21—August 6, 2021
Fees: $3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Introductory
Biotechnology and the Human Good
Biotechnology offers exciting and promising prospects for healing the sick and relieving the suffering. In this course we consider possible functions beyond common treatments like making people look younger, perform better and become perfect.
Duration: June 21—August 6, 2021
Fees: $ 3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Intermediate
Superheroes and Power
What makes superheroes popular? How can they help us think about super powers? In this course, we explore those questions in Marvel and DC favorites (especially the X-Men) as well as independent comics novels.
Duration: June 22 —August 6, 2021
Fees: $ 3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Intermediate
1. Which course can you take if you are free in Oct. 2021?| A．The Path to Happiness | B．Introduction to the Ancient Greek World |
| C．Biotechnology and the Human Good | D．Superheroes and Power |
| A．Powers of superheroes. | B．More uses of biotech. |
| C．Ways to increase happiness. | D．Clinical practices of biotech. |
| A．They are of the same level. | B．They are free of charge. |
| C．They belong to the same subject. | D．They are instructor-led. |
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With the development of network, distance learning is gaining more popular. People’s opinions about it varies from one to another. In my opinion, it won’t replace with traditional learning. Firstly, it isn’t suitably for students who prefer direct communication with teachers. What’s bad, studying online too long will do harm to students’ eyes. However, it is its flexibility in time and place which benefits teaching and learning. Also, it releases teachers from repeat the same contents since the video or audio materials can played repeatedly. So it is a effective addition to traditional learning.
Briefly, the combination of distance learning and traditional learning can help students realize their potential when putting into practice.
