1 . The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a nonprofit organization that provides an experimental science experience for high school seniors who’ll soon go through college application.
As one of the oldest pre-college enrichment programs, SSP is uniquely run by former members of this wonderful community. Their previous experiences with SSP have led them to actively support the program through donations and volunteering.
The program structure involves twelve teams guided by a faculty of seven. Students work in teams of three to undertake a hands-on research project, fostering collaboration, challenge, and inclusivity. Over 39 days, these teams dig into their research, forming a close-knit learning community.
Admission to SSP is open to high school juniors globally, with a holistic (整体的) approach that values academic excellence and motivation. The program ensures diversity and provides financial aid to all admitted students, making sure talented young people won’ get shut out.
The SSP community thrives on cooperative research, offering, a refreshing replacement to competitive school environments. The absence of exams and grades focuses students on personal growth and the establishment of a supportive network with peers and alumni.
Research opportunities are available in fields such as Astrophysics, Biochemistry, or Genomics. with each program hosted by a university partner. The curriculum is advanced, paced for college-level understanding, and integrated with the research project.
The schedule is packed with learning, guest lectures from professionals, visits to scientifie institutions, and social events, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable summer for participants. The SSP experience is not just about science; it’s about personal and communal growth, making it an enriching and memorable program for high school seniors.
1. What is special about SSP?| A．It’s operated by former graduates. | B．It’s built upon previous experiences. |
| C．It requires recommendations by faculty. | D．It provides guidance on college application. |
| A．pay a certain sum of fees | B．adopt a holistic approach |
| C．be able to design projects | D．be excellent in academics |
| A．have a few exams to sit | B．engage in competitive activities |
| C．get various research opportunities | D．attend lectures in scientific institutions |
2 . The UNESCO Volunteer Programme offers opportunities for individuals to contribute to a wide range of UNESCO programmes. Volunteers may also provide online volunteering services where assignments are completed via the Internet and a home computer.
Who can apply?
To be considered for the UNESCO Volunteer Programme, applicants shall meet the following requirements:
●Possess the necessary expertise, knowledge, competencies and skills.
●Be at least 20 years old, and normally not older than 65 years. There is no maximum age limit for online volunteer assignments.
●Have working knowledge of English or French.
●Have the legal right to live in the country of assignment.
The duration of a volunteer assignment is a minimum of two weeks up to 6 months, on a full-time or part-time basis. Volunteers are not considered as UNESCO staff members. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise, for volunteer services. Arrangements and costs for travel to a duty station, visas, health insurance coverage, accommodation and living expenses are under the responsibility of volunteers.
How to apply?
Applicants should fill out an application form including a proposal for contribution, objectives and expected results.
After assessing applicants’ suitability and verifying references, supervisors will interview and evaluate potential candidates. Then they will make the final selection decision.
The supervisor will prepare a Description for Volunteer Assignment which will give a general description of the role and duties assigned to the volunteer.
Your application will be accessed by UNESCO supervisors and will stay in our database for six months. We do not respond to every candidate. If selected, you will be contacted by a supervisor. If you do not receive any update within six months, it means that your application has not been successful.
1. Which is a requirement to r the UNESCO Volunteer Programme applicants?| A．Having work experience in the UK or France. |
| B．Having access to the Internet and a home computer. |
| C．Being no older than 65 years old for online assignments. |
| D．Being lawfully permitted to live in the country of assignment. |
| A．promote online education |
| B．volunteer for at least 2 weeks |
| C．reduce travel costs to a duty station |
| D．consider becoming a UNESCO staff member |
| A．receive an update within six months if their application is unsuccessful |
| B．describe the duties they will perform in the volunteer assignment |
| C．attend an interview if selected as a potential candidate |
| D．contact staff to get necessary information |
3 . The memory of one particular summer evening is still burned in my brain as if it were yesterday. There was nothing but wide-open fields for miles and miles around our rural Minnesota home. Me never saw strangers not ever and here on this hot evening was a real live one walking up our driveway.
A young man, a slightly- built hitchhiker (搭便车的人) approached our door. He knew there was a storm coming, and he desperately needed shelter. Not wanting to intrude on our home and family, he asked my dad if he could sleep in our basement for the night for protection from the rain. Instead of saying yes, my dad loaded us all up in the 1959 Chevrolet: five kids, my mum, and the man.
Our family consisted of three older children whose father had died young and three more children from the union or my mother and father. Our older brother Jerry was in the Navy, on a ship somewhere overseas. Our mum and dad worried about him.
We drove him 10 miles to the next town, where Dad bought the man a room for the night along with a hot evening meal. In the car after we dropped off the stranger, I heard my dad say to my mum, “I just hope that it Jerry ever needs anything, this kindness will be returned to him.”
Weeks later, Dad told my uncle about the young man. My uncle suggested that perhaps my dad shouldn’t have taken the risk of having a stranger in our car. My dad replied, “You are absolutely right. I should have invited him into our home.”
1. What does the underlined phrase “intrude on” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Disturb. | B．Scare. | C．Embarrass. | D．Upset. |
| A．By providing a bed for him in the basement. |
| B．By letting him stay for the night in the car. |
| C．By taking him to a hotel in another town. |
| D．By cooking a hot evening meal for him. |
| A．The family had five children in total. |
| B．Jerry was serving in the army in the USA. |
| C．They had no spare room for the hitchhiker. |
| D．Dad wished his elder son to be treated kindly. |
4 . 2024 Harvard Winter Program in Shanghai, China
The city of Shanghai has brought together diverse peoples, cultures, and economies from various parts of China and around the world. Blending cultural studies with social sciences, 2024 Harvard Winter Program in Shanghai, China will help you understand the city.
Program dates: November 8, 2024 to December 21, 2024
Apply by: August 25, 2024
Program Structure
This six-week program includes two courses on Shanghai’s cultural history and economic development experiences. You start each week with two days of seminars (研讨会) designed to let you see Shanghai differently. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the group moves to a field site for a hands-on research practicum (实践操作课) in companies, government offices, and communities. Over the weekend, you try your own hands at exploring the city and its economy, working on creative projects and/or research papers, with a flexible final project format that accommodates student priorities.
The program counts as two semester-long courses of degree credit (学分), 4 credits each. Both program courses can count towards East Asian Studies credit.
Accommodations
You will live in an on-campus hotel in one of China’s most distinguished academic institutions. Hotel services include wi-fi, daily housekeeping, safe for storage of valuables, cafeteria and gym. Apart from all the practical conveniences of a student district, the campus also offers library access and will be an ideal base for your creative and research projects.
Application
To apply, you must:
•Be at least 18 years old
•Have completed at least one year of college
•Be in good academic standing
Students enrolled at any university are welcome to apply.
The Winter 2024 application will be available in early July. Each program has unique requirements included in the online application. Beginning your application early is the best way to ensure that you have sufficient time to review and complete the application requirements by the deadline.
If you have questions about the application, please contact the Harvard Study Abroad Office by email at winterabroad@winter.harvard.edu.
1. If you take 2024 Harvard Winter Program, you _________.| A．will live in a hotel near Harvard campus | B．will spend twelve days in total on seminars |
| C．can get 4 credits towards East Asian Studies | D．must complete a research paper for a project |
| A．be a high school senior |
| B．have received hands-on training |
| C．have work experience in companies |
| D．finish no less than one year of college |
| A．To stress the value of taking a winter program. |
| B．To attract more people to apply for a winter program. |
| C．To share a memorable experience at Harvard University. |
| D．To introduce requirements for a final project at Harvard University. |
5 . With a pleasant-evening wind and the view of the setting sun, a night tour of parks offers people a special experience. Let’s discover the beauty of a summer night in Beijing.
Yuyuantan Park is famous for a huge outdoor light and shadow (阴影) art space of 19,000 square meters, and as night falls, 15 immersive scenes (沉浸式场景) there create a fantastic planet of light.
Starting from June 8th, Jingxinzhai in Beihai Park opens for an immersive nighttime cultural experience, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful and attractive royal (皇家的) garden, hear the sounds of the ancient zither (guzheng) and watch Kunqu Opera performances while taking in Jiangnan (areas south of the Yangtze River) umbrella dances.
Additionally, the Jingshan Park Summer Cultural Season shows the impressive view of the central line of Beijing and highlights the features of Beijing. It is worth mentioning that the park organizes evening tours, puts on an amazing light and shadow performance, and redesigns its ancient red walls and traditional Beijing architecture (建筑).
Based on its rich garden resources and exhibitions featuring old objects in the Garden Museum, every Wednesday the Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture holds a “Meet the Future Speechmakers” overnight event.
The popular “Xiangshan Midsummer Night” event has reopened. Under the guidance of the park’s science lecturers, visitors have the opportunities to listen to the lively insects singing in the mountains at night and observe the entire process of the insects coming out of eggs.
This summer, the closing time for Jingshan Park, Beihai Park and Zhongshan Park is 21:00, while the closing time for Zizhuyuan Park is 22:00. The closing time for Yuyuantan Park is 22:30.
1. What can people do in Beihai Park during the night time?| A．Tour the royal garden. |
| B．Play the ancient zither. |
| C．Experience Jiangnan fan dances. |
| D．Watch Beijing Opera performances. |
| A．Beihai Park | B．Xiangshan Park |
| C．Jingshan Park | D．Zhongshan Park |
| A．tour managers | B．insect lovers |
| C．cultural fans | D．history experts |
| A．21:00 | B．21:30 | C．22:00 | D．22:30 |
| A．To study the differences of parks in Beijing. |
| B．To present the beauty of parks in Beijing in different seasons. |
| C．To give information about the closing time of parks in Beijing. |
| D．To attract people to enjoy the summer night of parks in Beijing. |
6 . Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-damaged children for 33 years. Thanks to her help and commitment, more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have received higher education.
Liu’s first communication with disabled people was with one of her neighbors, Mrs. Wang. “Even as a child, I was moved by her finger movement, and thought it would be great if she could speak,” Liu said. After graduation, she became a teacher of special education, and taught Chinese to first graders.
She remembers clearly that there were 14 students in her class, from 6 to 12years old, with several of them being intellectually (智力上地) challenged. “Facing the special children, I was at a loss and thought about quitting,” she said. She then thought about her neighbor Mrs. Wang and the pain on her face when she could not make people understand what she was trying to say. That made her determined to go after “special education”.
Although she was only 18 at the time, she treated the students as her children, and practiced sign language in front of the mirror for one to two hours every day till she could show it successfully. With great care and patience, she also taught the students how to wash their faces and clothes, and make everything neat and tidy, becoming the “mother” of the students.
“If the children receive early training and treatment, they could probably speak and thus have a better future,” she said. To help her students speak, she put her lips (嘴唇) against their hands to let them feel the movement of the lips and the running of the air, while allowing the students to put their hands around her neck and on her nose so they could learn how the voice was made.
Apart from teaching her class together, she also has one-on-one classes with each student for 20 minutes every day. As a result, she usually has a painful throat at the end of the day.
With Liu’s tireless efforts, her students show great improvement. “Whenever they managed to say ‘mom’ or ‘dad’ for the first time, I felt it was the sweetest sound in the world,” she said.
1. What inspired Liu Lingli to become a teacher of special education?| A．Her need to go for higher education in big cities. |
| B．The damaged hearing of the students in the class. |
| C．The beautiful movement of the fingers in sign language. |
| D．Her experience of communicating with a disabled neighbor. |
| A．entertaining | B．difficult | C．helpless | D．necessary |
| A．showing sign languages to them |
| B．using colorful facial expressions |
| C．allowing them to touch her lips and neck |
| D．asking them to follow what she said repeatedly |
| A．Liu makes great efforts for the students’ improvement. |
| B．Liu has a distant relationship with the children in her class. |
| C．Liu has an after-class activity with all the students together. |
| D．Liu teaches the students sign language two hours every day. |
| A．Improving the Health of the Children in School |
| B．Adding Sound to the Hearing-Damaged Children |
| C．Helping Children in Need of One-on-One Classes |
| D．Communicating with Intellectually Challenged Children |
7 . Enjoy a museum visit with your class!
Available Programs:
Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in some works of art. (All grades)
Learning to Look: An interactive (互动的) tour that explores a variety of art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce a museum to children. (Preschool — Grade 3)
Native American Collection: This program explores relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natural resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez, a Town storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. (For Grade 2 — 5)
The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives participants a set of vocabulary words while helping them feel comfortable. Art-on-the-Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects. Free for organizations with Education Membership.
Planning Your Visit:
Booking: Booking is necessary for all tour and programs. Please book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged to organize self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour Hours: Tours can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Education Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of non-member organizations. Tours with art activities cost $12 per student (non-members) or $ 10 per student (members).
Chaperones (保护人): We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone must pay $5 admission.
Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the museum.
Museum Rules: Don’t touch works of art. Don’t take photographs.
Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again.
Enjoy!
1. If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is, they will choose _______.| A．Art Tells a Story | B．Learning to Look |
| C．The Language of Art | D．Native American Collection |
| A．Taking photos is not allowed at the museum. |
| B．Lunch service is not provided at the museum. |
| C．Visitors can’t touch works of art at the museum. |
| D．Visitors can’t take part in all the activities at a time. |
| A．Health. | B．News. | C．Environment. | D．Advertisement. |
8 . “A bird with a broken wing will never fly as high.” I’m sure that T. J. Ware was made to feel this way almost every day in school. By high school, T. J. was the most celebrated troublemaker in his town. He was always impolite, didn’t answer questions and got into lots of fights.
I met T. J. for the first time at a weekend leadership program. At the start of the program, T. J. was literally standing outside the circle of students with that “go ahead, impress me” look on his face. The ice really melted (融化) when the groups started building a list of positive and negative things that occurred at school that year. T. J. had brilliant thoughts on those situations. The other students in T. J.’s group welcomed his comments. All of a sudden T. J. felt like a part of the group, and before long he was being treated like a leader.
The next following days, T. J. was very active in all the sessions. Later he joined the Homeless Project team. He knew something about poverty, hunger and hopelessness. The other students on the team were impressed with his passionate concern and ideas. By the end of the program, the students elected T. J. co-chairman of the team. Many people couldn’t believe that the principal (校长) would allow this crucial beginning to a three-year action plan to stay in the incapable hands of T. J. Ware.
Two weeks later, T. J. and his friends led a group of 70 students in a drive to collect food. They collected a school record: 2, 854 cans of food in just two hours. As the local newspaper covered the event with a full-page article, T. J. started showing up at school every day and answered questions from teachers for the first time. Later, he led a second project, yielding 9,000 cans of food in one day and taking care of 70 percent of the needed food for the homeless shelter for one year.
T. J. reminds us that a bird with a broken wing only needs mending. But once it has healed, it can fly higher than the rest. T. J. got a job. He became productive. He is flying quite nicely these days.
1. At first, what was T. J. known for in the town?| A．Misbehavior and rudeness. | B．Popularity in his group. |
| C．Poor academic performance. | D．Activeness in class discussion. |
| A．Getting support from the principal. | B．Joining the Homeless Project team. |
| C．Being the co-chairman of the team. | D．Gaining group members’ recognition. |
| A．Like teacher, like pupil. | B．Never fish in troubled water. |
| C．Do not judge a book by its cover. | D．Birds of a feather flock together. |
9 . Andy rode slowly to school, daydreaming about the fishing trip his father had promised. He was so absorbed in his thoughts that he didn’t notice anything around him.
He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.
With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously — but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings (蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital — and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”
He saw smoke rising from the chimney of the Nelson family home on a nearby hill and remembered that bees dislike smoke. However, he realized he couldn’t reach the house in time.
Then, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate (灌溉) his garden. Without hesitating, Andy jumped off his bike and dived into the cool water, sinking below the surface to escape the bees. When he finally came up for air, the bees were gone. Exhausted, Andy climbed out of the dam, struggled up the hill, and rang the Nelsons’ doorbell. Mrs. Nelson brought him inside and called his mother.
Relieved, his mother said, “You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover. Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy was already lost in his dream about catching fish the next day.
1. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?| A．He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip. |
| B．He was going fishing with his father. |
| C．He was listening to a strange sound. |
| D．He was riding to school quickly. |
| A．He had never seen bees before. |
| B．He thought bees were a little bit poisonous. |
| C．He was especially afraid of the small insects. |
| D．He had been hospitalized from a sting before. |
| A．He asked Mr. Nelson for help. | B．He hid himself under the water. |
| C．He rushed into the Nelson house. | D．He rode off in the opposite direction. |
| A．No pains, no gains. |
| B．Once bitten, twice shy. |
| C．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
| D．In time of danger, one’s mind works fast. |
10 . British Science Week is happening in March. “Time” is this year’s theme. The movement of planet Earth explains why we have different seasons over the year and why we need time zones. Microsecond accuracy keeps our computer systems ticking and helps global positioning satellites to provide us with precise location information. In fact, time is very necessary for us and is key to so many STEM discoveries. The week hopes to raise awareness and stimulate enthusiasm for STEM subjects. There will be lots of events across the UK and many different ways for you to experience time.
Astronomical TimeAt The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, you can explore the origins of telling the time, and how time-telling instruments have evolved. We’ll also find out what solutions inventors and innovators of the past came up with to measure time, help sailors at sea, and standardize time—ensuring people in and across communities were using the same or similar time.
Making TimeThe Museum of Timekeeping is home to a fascinating collection of clocks, watches, and timepieces. You can have a guided tour of the museum galleries and listen to some of the stories behind the artifacts. You can see the watch worn by Captain Scott on his ill-fated Antarctic expedition of 1912 and get to hear the voice of the first Speaking Clock (a phone number you could call to find out what time it was).
Passing of TimeFormed over one million years ago, Cheddar Gorge is Britain’s biggest gorge (deep, narrow valley). It is 137 meters deep and three miles long. It was carved by meltwater floods, leaving behind mysterious caves. The most famous is Gough’s Cave, where Britain’s oldest complete skeleton, known as the Cheddar Man, which dates back over 10,000 years and was discovered in 1903. You can focus on how our ancestors lived and understand the past.
1. Where can you explore what methods have been proposed to measure time?| A．The Royal Observatory. | B．Greenwich Park. | C．Museum of Timekeeping. | D．Cheddar Gorge. |
| A．Instruments for sea exploration. | B．Clocks, watches, and timepieces. |
| C．Some music about Antarctic expedition. | D．The Cheddar Man’s collection of artifacts. |
| A．It is the deepest gorge in the world. | B．It tells how the caves were destroyed. |
| C．It shows where the meltwater floods came from. | D．It provides insight into how our ancestors lived. |
| A．To provide tours at the Museum of Timekeeping. |
| B．To explore the history of timekeeping instruments. |
| C．To highlight the geological history of Cheddar Gorge. |
| D．To promote STEM subjects through events related to the theme of “Time.” |
