1 . How much will it cost to live in Oxford, if you study in this world-renowned university? The lower and upper range of likely living costs for 2024-25 is provided below. These costs are based on a single, full-time student with no dependants, living in Oxford. We provide the cost per month and you can multiply up by the number of months you expect to live here, so that you are fully aware of and consider very carefully the likely living costs associated with your chosen courses of study at Oxford.
Likely living costs | ||||
For 1 month | For 9 months | |||
Lower range | Upper range | Lower range | Upper range | |
Food | £300 | £470 | £2,700 | £4,230 |
Accommodation | £700 | £860 | £5,040 | £6,192 |
Personal items | £180 | £305 | £1,620 | £2,745 |
Social activities | £40 | £90 | £360 | £810 |
Study costs | £35 | £80 | £315 | £720 |
Other | £20 | £35 | £180 | £315 |
Total | £1,275 | £1,840 | £10,215 | £15,012 |
In order to provide these likely living costs, the University and the Oxford Student Union have conducted a relevant survey among existing students about the expenditure data.
Food: Three ordinary meals on campus each day, dining out not counted.
Accommodation: The figures above show a 20% discount, which is commonly accepted in Oxford, if the same apartment is rented by the same student for 9 months and more in a row. They also include related bills (for example, utilities such as electricity and heating).
Study costs: These are likely costs directly related to your studies, such as text books, stationery, printing and photocopying, course-related equipment and materials.
Other: These are small, mixed costs which do not fall under the other categories above.
You may need to make additional budget for costs such as travel to and from fieldwork out of the city, or for international students the visa and health care costs (see student visa webpages). These costs are not included in the figures above.
1. How do the data come out?A.It’s estimated by the authority. | B.It’s based on the costs of last term. |
C.It’s provided by the graduates. | D.It’s collected from current students. |
A.£6,192. | B.£6,300. | C.£6,720. | D.£8,400. |
A.The chosen courses. | B.Electricity and heating. |
C.The transportation. | D.The visa and health care. |
In the soft glow of the Lantern Festival, a woman moves gracefully through the crowd in her Ma Mian Qun. As she walks, the folds of her skirt flow like waves,
Ma Mian Qun,
Over the years, Ma Mian Qun
Paired with Han suit Ao (袄), Ma Mian Qun displays an air of dignity and gentleness, making
3 . My first care giving experience involved driving 2 hours every day to see my grandmother who was terminally ill. I was certainly
Years later, my 87yearold father required more
Then,
A(n)
Now, due to the pandemic (流行病), I have to put off the program, but I look forward to
A.relaxed | B.delighted | C.annoyed | D.exhausted |
A.rescue | B.comfort | C.praise | D.protect |
A.communication | B.survival | C.nursing | D.working |
A.regretted | B.supported | C.feared | D.appreciated |
A.professional | B.physical | C.financial | D.emotional |
A.unfortunately | B.gradually | C.eventually | D.interestingly |
A.encouragement | B.involvement | C.assistance | D.guidance |
A.happiness | B.modesty | C.honesty | D.kindness |
A.reflected on | B.came up with | C.caught up with | D.depended on |
A.faced | B.combined | C.familiar | D.content |
A.inspired | B.required | C.advised | D.invited |
A.problem | B.crisis | C.opportunity | D.emergency |
A.forbidden | B.expected | C.supposed | D.determined |
A.respond | B.refuse | C.struggle | D.compromise |
A.extending | B.planning | C.finishing | D.continuing |
4 . The reopening of an Asian American-owned bookstore in Manhattan's Chinatown following a January fire has received a warm welcome back from its supporters.
Yu &. Me Books, which is regarded as the first female-owned Asian American bookshop in New York City, has raised more than $369,000 for repairs since a tragic fire on January 4. It reopened on Wednesday. "We are so excited to welcome you all back to our Yu &. Me Books home," the store announced on Instagram. "We can't wait to shed tears, laugh loudly and open our hearts with all of you who have made us feel at home."
The fire in an apartment above the bookstore on Mulberry Street killed one of the building's residents. Smoke and water damage also devastated Yu & Me Books, destroying almost all its inventory and equipment, according to a GoFundMe campaign that store owner Lucy Yu set up to make up for the costs.
During the restoration and renovation (翻新) of the original bookstore, the business operated from a location within The Market Line, an underground marketplace on the Lower East Side, and several pop-up shops (临时店铺) in the city.
"It was a bookstore I always wanted to visit, and I'm so happy that they were able to reopen," Charlotte Leinbach, a teacher for New York City's Education Department said. Leinbach hadn't been to the bookstore before the fire, but she had heard quite a bit about its fate. She bought two books, the second and third in the series Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
"It's hard to find a lot of books written in Japanese, and then translated into English," she said. "The design of the bookstore is really nice, and the layout is great. I am glad that they also sell used books. I love buying new books because it's fresh and it's nice, but it's always nice to see people in the community giving their books back and reselling and just passing them on." She said she will continue to support the women-run small businesses that focus on people and authors of color.
"I actually came on the day of the opening, but there were too many people, and it was too crowded, so I just haven't had a chance to look at it," Liam Li, another Asian American, said. "This place is unique. It's in Chinatown. As Asians live in New York City, I feel this offers the most space for the community. I understand like a minority in this society, it is not easy to have a store like this," she added.
1. Which word can replace the underlined one "inventory" in Paragraph 2?A.Curtains. | B.Switches. | C.Goods. | D.Chairs. |
A.By applying to the government for money. |
B.By getting money from an insurance company. |
C.By raising money from her friends and relatives. |
D.By collecting money from a fund on the Internet. |
A.She often gave a hand to the store owner before the fire. |
B.She sang high praise for the arrangement of the store. |
C.She prefers to buy used books rather than new ones. |
D.She translates books as her part-time job. |
A.Chinatown bookstore's reopening welcomed |
B.Smoke and water damage destroy Chinatown bookstore |
C.Yu &. Me Books-first female-owned Asian American bookshop in NYC |
D.Chinatown bookstore in New York City means a lot to Asian Americans |
5 . Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L' Austral's Captain Fabien's voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we'd see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning.
You might not immediately think of "family vacation" when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world.
Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent.
To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica-the most distant, extreme continent-with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can't be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it's going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete.
1. How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs?A.They couldn't feel more terrific. | B.They couldn't feel more confused. |
C.They couldn't feel more frightened. | D.They couldn't feel more dangerous. |
A.Fabien waked the passengers up for breakfast. |
B.Fabien warned the passengers of possible threats. |
C.The author and her sister informed their parents of the whales. |
D.The author's parents asked her to appreciate the beautiful sights. |
A.They flew to Ushuaia. |
B.They toured around Buenos Aires. |
C.They passed through the Drake Passage. |
D.They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals. |
A.The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage. |
B.The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling. |
C.The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established. |
D.The author regarded the champagne party as the most impressive one. |
6 . Hearing aids usually bring to mind images of ugly, ineffective devices mainly worn by the elderly. But this ill repute (恶名) is quickly changing, as they've recently taken a turn thanks to two innovators, Dr. Marco Vietor and Paul Crusius, who now lead the fastest-growing hearing aid company in the world-hear. com.
Hear. com's years of research led to the development of two game-changing hearing aids-the Silk and Styletto. These impressive devices pack cutting-edge (尖端的) technology in designs that are practically invisible. They also use a unique way that has been clinically (临床地) proven to deliver better-than-normal hearing so you can clearly understand speech in any environment. With additional features like Bluetooth and rechargeability, today's hearing aids are attracting even younger customers skilled in tech.
But hear. com knows it's not just about tech and design. They’ve put an enormous effort into the entire experience to make hearing care more accessible and more affordable. "Everyone should be able to hear well to live well,” Crusius says. "And it's very individual. Each person's hearing loss is different and requires a personalized approach to find the best solution."
"We hear with our brains, not our ears. And it takes at least 30 days for our brain to adjust and relearn how to hear again with new hearing aids," Dr. Vietor says. "To guarantee your best outcome with hearing aids, we developed the industry's first 30-day program, Hearing Success Program, so customers have that extra level of care and knowledge to succeed."
And it's working. Hear. com has now helped more than 100,000 customers improve their hearing. Their A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and 5-star rating on the customer review platform, Trustpilot, speaks for itself.
Hear. com's "customer first" approach also helps drive the company's success, encouraging employees to act like owners and put customers first. "We're investing heavily in shaping our company culture," Crusius says. "Individuals who work at hear. com say they are here to do more than a job. They're helping change lives all around the world."
1. How are the two brands of hearing aids-the Silk and Styletto?A.They are the most advanced. | B.They are the most traditional. |
C.They are the most complicated. | D.They are the cheapest yet the most valuable. |
A.They can use small batteries to supply power. | B.They can connect with Bluetooth. |
C.They can provide louder sound. | D.They are easy to carry. |
A.The structure of their products. | B.The materials of their products. |
C.The humanization of their products. | D.The sales of their products. |
A.Efficiency first. | B.Sincerity and fairness. |
C.Rapid delivery. | D.Clients uppermost. |
7 . Successfully receiving a US visa (签证) is full of ups and downs. In early 2023, I received an offer to join in the Sports Industry Management Summer Program at Georgetown University in the US. Never having been to the US before, I was thrilled about the upcoming
However, my excitement turned into shock when I
Still, that wasn't the only
At last, I secured an appointment for Sept 18, 2023. After all these difficulties, I thought I could finally get my US visa. During the interview, the visa officer, a pleasant woman, began asking me a few questions. Then there was
As a journalist, my mother was required by the green form to email a list of her published stories. Fortunately, she specializes in
With the visa, I am applying for the summer program for 2024 now. If you're planning to travel abroad, I
A.competition | B.examination | C.journey | D.conference |
A.checked for | B.put off | C.set aside | D.worked out |
A.quickened | B.stretched | C.increased | D.deepened |
A.under | B.beside | C.above | D.past |
A.task | B.tradition | C.secret | D.issue |
A.eventually | B.courageously | C.initially | D.eagerly |
A.anger | B.silence | C.danger | D.fun |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Otherwise | D.Moreover |
A.adapting | B.posting | C.offering | D.applying |
A.unimportant | B.technical | C.strange | D.additional |
A.culture | B.sports | C.science | D.psychology |
A.shocked | B.discouraged | C.convinced | D.puzzled |
A.imagine | B.recommend | C.permit | D.admit |
A.unless | B.though | C.since | D.until |
A.cleaning | B.shopping | C.exercise | D.research |
8 . When I stepped into the Samcheong Park Library in Seoul, I saw the future. The simple building had a nice selection of books and a cafe where readers could enjoy coffee while gazing at the leaves outside. It was specifically designed without any latest technology.
“What’s so innovative about that?” a librarian in Toronto asked when I showed her pictures. Innovation to her meant digital technology, like 3D printers. “Why couldn’t they both be innovative?” I asked.
We are constantly told that innovation is the most important force in our economy, without which we would be left behind. But that fear of missing out has led us to fall into the false trappings of innovation over truly innovative ideas that may be simpler and more effective. This mindset implies that if you just buy the new thing, you have innovated! Each year, businesses and individuals run around like broken toy robots, trying to figure out their strategy for the latest buzzword equipment.
At best, this is a waste of resources. Devices are bought, used and abandoned, as the technology’s capabilities fall short of its promise. But at its worst, this approach can truly cause damage. Schools cut field trips to purchase tablets with few proven benefits. Companies that applied AI into hiring have actually strengthened gender and racial prejudices.
True innovation isn’t just some magic devices. It is a continuing process of reflection and reassessment, which often means adopting “old” ideas and tools in a new context, or even returning to methods that worked in the past. Adjusted properly, these rearview(后视的) innovations have proved as transformative as novel technologies.
Look no farther than the streets of New York, which have been redesigned recently to accommodate cyclists with car-free zones. The idea isn’t new. It was created half a century ago, with the aim of bringing cities back to their residents. And while e-reader sales have been exploding, Penguin just announced it would publish tiny printed books, an ideal solution for a market demanding both convenience and physicality.
1. Which of the following best describes Samcheong Park Library?A.Dull but convenient. | B.Simple but refreshing. |
C.Old-fashioned but cozy. | D.Unexceptional but spacious. |
A.Its true meaning is to buy new things. |
B.It is important for the growth of economy. |
C.It shouldn’t involve simple and effective ideas. |
D.Its true meaning has been misread by the public. |
A.Magic devices encourage innovation. |
B.Innovation should be human-centered. |
C.The power of technology is undervalued. |
D.Wasting resources are a must for innovation. |
A.To introduce some best ideas about innovation. |
B.To show that future lies in returning to the past. |
C.To convince people of the true meaning of innovation. |
D.To stress the important role innovation plays in economy. |
9 . 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. |
10 . Ahmed was a middle-class businessman and used to go to his office in a car that he had bought seven years ago. Despite being
One weekday, Ahmed left his home to go to his office. It was raining heavily. Ahmed drove
The day passed quickly. When Ahmed drove back home, the rain had stopped. He saw a homeless man sleeping on the wet sidewalk.
Ahmed remained
A.physically | B.spiritually | C.intellectually | D.financially |
A.annoyed | B.ashamed | C.dissatisfied | D.discouraged |
A.things | B.faults | C.money | D.chance |
A.slowly | B.dangerously | C.absent-mindedly | D.self-confidently |
A.small | B.old | C.lovely | D.electric |
A.balance | B.breath | C.attention | D.imagination |
A.longing | B.marching | C.wandering | D.struggling |
A.aware of | B.excited about | C.anxious for | D.surprised by |
A.freely | B.comfortably | C.quickly | D.frequently |
A.hopeful | B.impressive | C.content | D.advanced |
A.awake | B.curious | C.disappointed | D.silent |
A.cared | B.wondered | C.worried | D.complained |
A.attitude | B.intention | C.identity | D.memory |
A.share | B.change | C.follow | D.appreciate |
A.missed | B.gave | C.learnt | D.observed |