1 . Non-Credit Courses

The Pre-College Program offers non-credit courses. Students will experience college-level courses given by some of our college’s leading experts and will receive written feedback (反馈) on their work at the end of the course. Pre-College students will also receive a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.

All non-credit courses meet from 9:00 a. m.-11:30 a. m. daily and may have additional requirements in the afternoons or evenings.

COURSE: Case Studies in Neuroscience

·June 11— July 2

·Leah Roesch

Using student-centered, active-learning methods and real-world examples, this course is designed to provide a fuller understanding of how the human brain works.

COURSE: Psychology of Creativity

·June 15—June 28

·Marshall Duke

Why are certain people so creative? Is it genetic (遗传的), or a result of childhood experience? Are they different from everyone else? This popular psychology course highlights the different theories of creativity.

COURSE: Creative Storytelling

·June 21 — July 3

·Edith Freni

This college-level course in creative storytelling functions as an introduction to a variety of storytelling techniques that appear in different forms of creative writing, such as short fiction and playwriting.

COURSE: Sports Economics

·July 19 — August 1

·Christina DePasquale

In this course we will analyze many interesting aspects of the sports industry: sports leagues, ticket pricing, salary negotiations, discrimination, and NCAA policies to name a few.

1. Who is the text intended for?

A．The general public.	B．College freshmen.
C．Educational experts.	D．High school students.

2. Which course can you take if you are free only in June?

A．Sports Economics.	B．Creative Storytelling.
C．Psychology of Creativity.	D．Case Studies in Neuroscience.

3. Whose course should you choose if you are interested in creative writing?

A．Leah Roesch’s.	B．Edith Freni’s.
C．Marshall Duke’s.	D．Christina DePasquale’s.

2 . 假如你是学生李华。VOA(美国之音)是你最喜欢的广播电台，在今年成立78周年之际，该电台向广大听众征集意见，请你给Special English 栏目编辑写一封信，内容要点如下：
1. 说明你是VOA的忠实听众。
2. 赞赏该栏目的优点。
3. 提出你的建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3. 开头语与结束语已为你写好。
Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua, a senior student in China.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours truly,

Li Hua

3 . A campaign in the United Kingdom that seeks to pressure publishers to stop labeling children’s books according to gender(性别) is being given a push, with leading writers and at least one newspaper expressing support.

“We’re asking children’s publishers to take the ‘Boys’ and ‘Girls’ labels off books and allow children to choose freely what kinds interest them.” says the statement by the Let Books Be Books campaign. The organizers of the campaign say, “Such labels send out very limiting massages to children about what kinds of things are appropriate for girls or for boys.”

On Sunday, the movement got an important advance when the newspaper The Independent announced it would no longer comment on such books, or even blog about them. “Happily, as the literary editor of The Independent, there is something that I can do about this. So I promise now that the newspaper and this website will not be reviewing any book which is aimed at just girls, or just boys. Nor will The independent’s books section.” wrote editor Katy Guest.

The Guardian reports that one of Britain’s biggest bookstore chains, Waterstones, as well as U.K. Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman, and U.K. Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy have also announced their support. “The campaign is attacking titles such as Usborne’s Illustrated Classics for Boys, described by the publisher as ‘a collection of action, adventure and daring-do stories suitable for boys,’ while its Illustrated Stories for Girls contains ‘brand new stories about princesses and dolls,’ ” The Guardian wrote.

But such a movement would also affect many popular and beloved books, such as the best selling The Dangerous Book for Boys. It’s clear not everyone thinks removing “for boys” and “for girls” from book titles is such a good idea. Many of The Independent’s readers are criticizing the newspaper’s announcement that it is banning reviews of such books.

“This is just stupidity,” wrote one reader on The Independent’s website. “The Independent has been an intelligent publication in my mind since I was a very young boy. So sad to see that change.”

1. What is The Let Books Be Books campaign?

A．It teaches kids about appropriateness.

B．It opposes gendered children’s books.

C．It aims to offer help to writers and newspapers.

D．It advises publishers to help children choose books.

2. How will The Independent react to the campaign?

A．Stop reviewing books labeled with “Boys” or “girl”.

B．Publish more children’s books on its website.

C．Provide more book reviews every Sundays.

D．Encourage children to review books.

3. What does Blackman think about the books mentioned in Paragraph4?

A．They aren’t suitable for children.

B．They shouldn’t have similar titles.

C．They include too many adventure stories.

D．They should be open to kids of either gender.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To comment on some popular children’s books.

B．To report the recent progress of a cultural campaign.

C．To discuss some big changes in the world’s book market.

D．To explain the differences between books for boys and girls.

4 . When we’ve got children, it’s typical of us to give careful thought to how much TV the children are watching and that they’re exposed to. Are we being overprotective about the effect reality TV is having on our child? The answer is “No”. Or rather, there’s increasing evidence that these programmes can have a profound influence on young people.

A recent research indicates that some reality TV shows can be every bit as damaging for teenage girls as too many cartoons are for kids — perhaps even worse. The truth is that reality TV is anything but reality — but that’s not necessarily what our children believe. A study for the Girl Scout Research Institute in the US found that eight out of ten girls aged between 11 and 17 who regularly watch reality shows believe these programmes describe real life. In fact, much of reality TV is a heavily manipulated view of what’s really happening, and the worst of it strengthens the sort of female stereotypes women have spent decades trying to remove.

Many of the women on reality TV shows are acting out lives as teenage mothers or drama queens. Strong, hard-working, purposeful young women with ambitions beyond their looks are rare in these programmes. There’s a widespread emphasis on the value of women being about how they look and dress, which gives young viewers the message that being a woman is all about style and appearance, not what you do or stand for.

Cultural critic and writer Jennifer Pozner describes reality TV as “the contemporary negative reaction against feminism”. Imran Siddiquee, Director of Social Media and Outreach, is concerned that these programmes show the worst stereotypes of womanhood and “normalize” them in what appear to be everyday settings. “ They offer such a limited view of what it is to be a woman, and all over the world young girls are addicted to it,” he says.

Siddiquee does recognize, however, that many girls themselves value reality TV. Some say it encourages them to think about situations different from their own. They also point out that some shows feature women running their own successful businesses. “It’s important to acknowledge   that there are some useful elements in reality TV,” Siddiquee says. “But many girls need to be inspired to think more critically about some aspects of these shows so they’re not manipulated by them and so their behaviour doesn’t change because of them.”

We should encourage our children to be critical thinkers and help them develop their media literacy. Whether reality TV is changing our children’s views, or whether they are attracted to programmes that agree with their beliefs, it’s vital we recognize that their viewing habits could strengthen these unbalanced ideas.

1. This passage is most probably intended for     .

A．Teenage girls.

B．Parents.

C．Media workers.

D．General public.

2. What is the problem with a reality TV show?

A．It is too true to life for audience to believe in.

B．Actors and directors lack a sense of innovation.

C．Its contents and views are rather artificial.

D．It has caused controversies among teenagers.

3. According to the Imran Siddquee, what should reality TV shows present?

A．Genuine accounts of females and their work.

B．Ways to gain more popularity among peers.

C．Distinction between true life and TV dramas.

D．Tips on how to become stylish young girls.

4. What does the text mainly focus on?

A．Situations where teenagers are attracted to certain TV programmes.

B．Reality TV shows’ impact on young girls and parent’s guidance.

C．The way to help children to have the habit of critical thinking.

D．The stereotypes of women on TV and audience’s reaction.

5 . Contact CCA's Special Programs to learn more about our wide range of credit and noncredit opportunities for academic and personal development.

Summer Program

An exceptional 4-week program for students currently completing their study of high school. Earn 3 college credits!

Our setting is CCA's Oakland campus, where studio-focused, college-level courses help you push beyond concepts to portfolio(作品集)－ready pieces. On-campus Housing & Scholarships available!

Summer Courses

CCA offers about 35 for-credit degree courses each summer, scheduled on the San Francisco and Oakland campuses.

Undergraduate and graduate students can work with a visiting artist, develop skills and stay on track for graduation by earning credits...all while still allowing time to visit family, work, travel, etc.

For information about summer housing, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 510594722 or housing@ ca. edu.

Summer Start

Summer Start is a six-week program designed specifically for international undergraduate and graduate students. This is a for-credit program; students receive six credits towards their degree. During the program, you must live on CCA's San Francisco campus.

Tuition includes six units of discounted graduate college credit, which will include books, field trip expenses and one-on-one tutoring. Housing fees include six weeks at CCA's San Francisco Panoramic Residence.

Company-Customized Programs

CCA's Office of Special Programs can design customized workshops to develop and strengthen employee skills within your company. Customized programs have included:

An Ideation Sketching class, for the design team of a national clothing retailer, scheduled Friday afternoons on San Francisco campus.

Software-specific workshops, for designers from a national paper products and gifts retailer, scheduled in a two-day workshop format during the week on our Oakland campus.

1. Who would most potentially apply for Summer Program?

A．Employees in companies.

B．International undergraduate and graduate students.

C．High school graduates.

D．Undergraduate and graduate students.

2. What can students do if they take Summer Courses?

A．Go on a field trip.

B．Visit famous artists.

C．Make some friends.

D．Earn some credits.

3. What are students required to do if they take Summer Start?

A．Live on one of the campuses.

B．Pay school fees in advance.

C．Read as many books as possible.

D．Complete the courses on time.

6 . Here are some libraries in Shandong province.Have a look and visit them in your spare time.

Shandong Provincial Library

Shandong Provincial Library, well known for its long history and luxurious collections,is one of the top 10 libraries in China.The library holds 6.12 million volumes.It has 44 service stations,with an average daily reception of 5,000 visitors.It also exchanges documents and literature works with Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom at irregular intervals.Opening Hours: 8:30 am-7:00 pm, closed every Monday afternoon (except for national holidays)

Add:2912, Erhuan East Road, Licheng district (at the intersection of Hualong Road)

Qingdao Library

Qingdao Library is a cultural landmark in Qingdao.It is an intelligent and modern library with 100 staff and 1.23 million volumes.It consists of a total of 32 halls and rooms, as well as newly-developed lecture halls, exhibition centers and electronic reading rooms, with more than 1,900 seats.The library remains open every day.

Opening Hours:8:30 am-5:30 pm

Add:109 Yanji Road, Qingdao, East China's Shandong province

Lijin Library

Lijin Library was founded in 1956 and rebuilt in 1993.It has 56,000 books, more than 1,000 bound volumes of newspaper, 5,000 bound volumes of journals, 120 thread-bound（线装的）ancient Chinese books and more than one TB of digital books.The library has three service stations, receiving more than 92,000 visitors every year.

Opening Hours: From Monday to Sunday 8:00 am-11:00 am; 2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Add:568 Jin'er Road, Lijin county, Dongying city, East China's Shandong province

1. What is special about Shandong Provincial Library?

A．It ranks the tenth in China.

B．It keeps open from Monday to Sunday.

C．It has the largest book collections in China.

D．It exchanges resources with some foreign countries.

2. How long does Qingdao Library run per day?

A．6 hours.

B．9 hours.

C．10 hours.

D．10 hours and a half.

3. What do we know about Lijin Library?

A．It opens all day long.

B．It has many ancient Chinese books.

C．It has 100 staff with three service stations.

D．It has the most volumes of books among the three.

7 . Advertising is about creating images，and this is especially true when advertising food and drinks．What the______looks like is more important than what it tastes like．If companies hope to sell food successfully，the food must______appetizing．

Television advertising of food often uses______．Apparently，food looks especially appetizing if it moves．Chocolate sauce looks much more______when you see it being poured over ice cream than it does just sitting in a jar．

______effects also help to sell food：sausages sizzling(咝咝响) in a frying pan are mouth­watering．A TV______for a brand of coffee had the sound of coffee percolating(过滤) in the background．The commercial was so______that it lasted five years．

The______of food and its packaging is also very important．If the color looks______，people won’t eat it．Nobody would normally eat blue bread or drink blue beer．Other______food colors are purple，gray，and in some cases，white．

How people expect something to taste often influences how it______does taste．Researchers gave some mineral water to two groups of people．They told one group that the water was mineral water，and almost all people said，“It tastes______．”Then the researchers told the other group that the water was tap water．This group said the water tasted a little funny．The word tap created a(n)______image of chlorine(氯)．

It is the same with______．A food manufacturer gave a group of people the same______in a glass jar and in a can and asked them to taste it．They all claimed that the product in the glass jar tasted better．

So it seems to be true．Image is everything．

1.

A．company

B．food

C．image

D．milk

2.

A．look

B．taste

C．sound

D．smell

3.

A．sound

B．sense

C．movement

D．imagination

4.

A．beautiful

B．natural

C．clean

D．delicious

5.

A．Action

B．Television

C．Music

D．Sound

6.

A．advertisement

B．program

C．show

D．speech

7.

A．noisy

B．expensive

C．successful

D．long

8.

A．price

B．name

C．brand

D．color

9.

A．right

B．great

C．interesting

D．wrong

10.

A．unknown

B．unpopular

C．practical

D．famous

11.

A．actually

B．especially

C．elegantly

D．seriously

12.

A．strange

B．funny

C．good

D．salty

13.

A．perfect

B．unusual

C．unpleasant

D．unbelievable

14.

A．advertising

B．packaging

C．producing

D．tasting

15.

A．product

B．water

C．meat

D．coffee

8 . Shopping In Singapore

1. Far East Plaza — All The Fashion Trends

If you are a fashion lover and like to go in line with all the trends but do not feel like spending too much on it, Far East Plaza happens to be your answer to where to shop in Singapore. Right from the Hong- Kong styles and street smart Korean wear to some retro outfits , you can find anything and everything here. But, do not expect to find any of the fancy brands here.

Timings： 10 AM to 10 PM
Location： 14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza, Singapore
2. Pasarbella Best Farmer's Market

If you wish to witness what a typical farmer's market looks like, head to Pasarbella and enjoy the delicious food items at the wholesome rates. This all-inclusive sea market has plenty to offer right from an extensive variety of meat and dairy to various beers and all the fresh produce.

Timings： 10 AM to 9 PM
Location: 01-455-461 North Wing, Suntec City, 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983
3. The Editor's Market — Brands On A Budget

The Editor's Market offers one of the best shopping in Singapore. The Market follows the step pricing policy which means that the more products one purchases, the cheaper the amount they'll have to pay. Editor's Market is a multi-brand outlet that offers a mix of top-selling international street labels to the fashion items from the vintage era.

Timings： 10 : 30 AM to 10 PM
Location: 313 Orchard Road # 03-01 to 08, 313@Somerset, Singapore
4. Mustafa Centre — Lowest Prices Ever

One of the best places to go when seeking cheap shopping in Singapore, Mustafa Centre is a must-try. The major highlight of this centre is actually the rates that one gets the products at. Also, the best part about this： The Centre is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Timings: Open 24 hours
Location: 145 Syed Alwi Road, Mustafa Centre, Singapore
1. What is the feature of the goods in Far East Plaza?

A．Cheap and fashionable.	B．Fine and expensive.
C．They are of good quality.	D．They are all big brands.

2. Which location is suitable if you want to buy lots of goods?

A．14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza, Singapore.

B．01-455-461 North Wing, Suntec City, Singapore.

C．313 Orchard Road # 03-01 to 08, 313@Somerset, Singapore.

D．145 Syed Alwi Road, Mustafa Centre, Singapore.

3. Which place has the longest open time?

A．Far East Plaza.	B．Pasarbella.
C．The Editor's Market.	D．Mustafa Centre.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话。回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．A new designer.

B．New products.

C．Newly-designed posters.

2. What is Lisa?

A．An artist.

B．team leader.

C．A product manager.

10 . BEST BODY FITNESS

About us

You don’t want just gym membership. You want membership that means something. And that means you need support, expert help and a community.

Best Body Fitness isn’t just a gym: it’s full-service fitness membership made for you.

Here’s how it works:

STEP ONE: Your assessment

We begin with an assessment session. This is a chance for you to see what we do at Best Body. Our assessment plans are no-cost and no-risk. We’ll also make a training plan specifically for you.

STEP TWO: Your training

When you decide to become a Best Body member, we show you what to do, how to do it and why you are doing it. After a few sessions with an expert private trainer you will feel comfortable working out on your own. But don’t worry, we’ll always be nearby if you have questions.

STEP THREE: Your membership

Membership works on a month-to-month basis. There are no sign-up fees and no cancellation fees. Start and stop whenever you want. And the best part? Our fees are the most competitive in the whole downtown area.

STEP FOUR: Your community

At Best Body Fitness, we see everyone as part of a big team. And when you work with a team, you can do great things. Join any of our specialized classes, led by expert instructors. Come to our nutrition classes. Participate in our regular social events. Everything is included in your fee.

Finally, share some reasons why our members have chosen us over any other fitness centre in the city.

It’s so EASY

Easy to start, stop, cancel or refund membership

Easy to access — we’re open 24/7, we never close

Easy to do exercise — we have lots of equipment, no long wait

Easy to find — in the centre of town, near public transport and with parking

1. Which statement about Best Body Fitness is correct?

A．It provides you with a fitness assessment after training.

B．It offers you a customized training plan.

C．It allows you to work out without any fees.

D．It asks you to work out on your own.

2. What is the best part of Best Body Fitness?

A．Its price is quite good.	B．Its time is enough.
C．Its classes are no-risk.	D．Its trainers are experienced.

3. What type of writing does this text probably belong to?

A．News report.	B．Speech.
C．Announcement.	D．Advertisement.