1 . Mental health is a growing worldwide problem. Because it can affect people at a young age, they’ll often need treatment for many years. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will surely impact every aspect of modern life and society. Scientists and doctors have already begun to explore its potential for mental health research and treatment. Join us for this year’s conference, where experts will discuss how AI will help people in their mental health therapy (治疗).
Agenda * 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Check In (Continental breakfast will be provided) * 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lecture’s topic: A Fruitful Reciprocity (互惠): The Neuroscience-AI Connection Speaker: Dr. Dan Yamins, Assistant Professor of Psychology and of Computer Science, Stanford University * 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture’s topic: From AI for mental health to digital therapeutics Speaker: Dr. Aldo Faisal, Professor of AI & Neuroscience, Imperial College London * 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break * 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lecture’s topic: Computational Psychiatry Speaker: Dr. Frederike Petzschner, Assistant Professor of Brain Science, Brown University * 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lecture’s topic: What can GenAI teach us about the nature of intelligence? Speaker: Dr. Blaise Arcas, Researcher at Google Research * 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lecture’s topic: Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging Speaker: Dr. Hugo Aerts, Associate Professor, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Full Professor at Maastricht University |
1. What is the topic of this year’s conference?
| A．AI’s advantage in modern society. | B．AI’s influence on people’s daily life. |
| C．The difficulty in treating mental health. | D．Applications of AI in treating mental health. |
| A．Three. | B．Five. | C．Seven. | D．Nine. |
| A．Dr. Hugo Aerts. | B．Dr. Aldo Faisal. | C．Dr. Dan Yamins. | D．Dr. Frederike Petzschner. |
2 . If you’re interested in pushing yourself academically while experiencing college life, our Summer Programs for Pre-College Students (SPP) can be ideal for you. In the programs, you will be able to make friends with fellow students, engage in social activities around the city and on campus, and experience pre-college summer study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities.
Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.
Academic life
SPP invites you to join other highly motivated teens from 87 countries in our summer programs for high school students and take the leap into college life and academics, which enables you to take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests and consider possible majors. You can take college courses alongside undergraduates either on campus or online. And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions, and projects.
Campus/Residence life
Embracing college life is an exciting experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. If you live on campus, you will stay in the residence hall, sharing a room and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, ranging from group activities that include comedy shows to field trips.
Your hard work will be combined with social events and fun activities — and you’ll still have time for your own adventures on campus! EmailtheSPPofficeatsppoffice@mail.edu.
1. What does SPP aim to do?| A．To help college students to achieve academic success. |
| B．To get high school students well-prepared for college life. |
| C．To provide admission guidelines for pre-college students. |
| D．To encourage students to participate in hands-on learning. |
| A．Carry out STEM research. | B．Attend various seminars. |
| C．Finish the courses online. | D．Join in experiential learning. |
| A．They can organize social activities. |
| B．They will have access to a single room. |
| C．They are provided with good security. |
| D．They are advised to direct comedy shows. |
3 . Check the library calendar on the homepage for winter break hours! We are closed for the holidays and college closure,from December 20-26,library staff will not be available by email nor phone. We will return on December 27 at 9 am.
ACCESSIBILITY
The library welcomes and supports all students. We are dedicated to inclusive service and access for all patrons. If you need accommodation not listed here,please ask library staff; we can help with research, technology, access to collections, and other services.
For more information,contact the Accessibility Resource Center at 206.934.4183 or visit the ARC web-page.
Library Entrance
The library is located across from the bookstore,in the Broadway Edison building, on the second floor(BE 2101) on the south side of the building. For use of the elevators,enter the main entrance,find the 1st-floor central elevators to the right. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Exit and turn right (south).Proceed across the ramp to find the library’s front entrance.
STUDY ROOMS
Until further notice study rooms are available for individual and group use. Study rooms are available for a daily 2-hour maximum per study group. Students can schedule study rooms online or at the circulation desk. A photo ID or My Seattle Colleges email account is needed.
Other Services
Bookshare Online Library
Library users with reading barriers can also access Book share, an online library free for students that include over 600,000 digital books, textbooks, and resources with assistive technology tools for readers with print disabilities. Learn more about who is eligible for Book share here or contact a librarian to get started.
1. When would be the suitable time to visit the librarian by phone?| A．AT 8 am on December 23. | B．AT 11 pm on December 26. |
| C．AT 8 am on December 27. | D．AT 11 am on December 27. |
| A．Enter the main entrance. | B．Use a photo ID online. |
| C．Contact a librarian. | D．Log in Book share Online Library. |
| A．A website. | B．A course guide. |
| C．A textbook. | D．A magazine. |
4 . Finding yourself in an unfamiliar country is difficult enough, and not being able to read or speak the native language can make the change greatly more difficult. Programs that teach English as a Second Language (ESL) help non-English speaking students acclimate to life in the United States more smoothly.
The ESL Newcomers program at Palmer Elementary in Newport News, Virginia, serves children coming from areas of South America, Afghanistan, Vietnam and other parts of Asia. When members of the Kiwanis Club of Peninsula at Oyster Point-which has a long-standing relationship with the school-learned about the program in 2020, they were eager to help.
To date, the club has donated (捐赠) $1,600 to Palmer Elementary’s ESL Newcomers program. The money has helped the school gain classroom resources (资源), plan virtual (虚拟的) field trips and bring guest speakers into the classroom. Money has also been used to help with the buying of winter clothing, which some children didn’t have when they arrived in the United States.
“In the ESL Newcomers program, the children are taught English, math, history and even some cultural information about their new home,” explains Joseph Slabinski, club president. “The program will also help their families, as students can enter into the programs while they are at home.”
The club also helps the children with gardening. This gives students another chance to learn and practice English, make friends and feel more connected to their new home.
Over the years, the Kiwanians also have taken part in reading programs, bought dictionaries for young students and helped LeapFrog learning stations. The ESL Newcomers program is another chance for members to connect with students and improve education in a meaningful way.
“We have the ability to help these students with their learning and show them that America has people that are concerned and willing to help others in need,” says Slabinski, “We will always be there to help the children of Palmer Elementary.”
1. What does the underlined phrase “acclimate to” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Apply for. | B．Turn down. |
| C．Look forward to. | D．Get used to. |
| A．Helping kids get through winter. | B．Teaching parents culture. |
| C．Buying school buses. | D．Growing healthy foods. |
| A．Making friends. | B．Gardening. |
| C．Education. | D．Connecting families. |
| A．A Forever Relationship | B．America, Newcomers’ Helper |
| C．New Home, New Working Place | D．A Meaningful Teaching Programme |
5 . HSK TEST is an internationally standardized test that focuses on the ability of candidates whose Chinese is not their first language to use (Chinese for communication in life, study and work. Test levels include HSK (Level 1), HSK (Level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4), HSK (Level 5) and HSK (Level 6).
What is HSK useful for?
According to China’s Ministry of Education, any foreign students to be enrolled in Chinese university should at least pass Level 4 of HSK.
Learners who want to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarships should take the score reports of both HSK and HSKK.
All test takers who take HSK/HSKK/YCT/BCT abroad are eligible to apply for the Chinese Test Summer Camp to experience Chinese culture and learn Chinese in a short period in China. HSK Level 4 Test Fee: 450 yuan
Exam Object: HSK (Level 4) is mainly for candidates who have learned Chinese for four semesters (two academic years) with a schedule of 2-4 class hours per week and mastered 1,200 commonly used words.
HSKK TEST
HSKK Test is designed to test the ability to express oneself orally in Chinese and includes the HSKK (Elementary), HSKK (Intermediate) and HSKK (Advanced).
Exam Object
HSKK (Elementary) is mainly for candidates who learn Chinese for one to two semesters at a schedule of 2-3 class hours per week and master about 200 of the most commonly used words.
HSKK scores are valid for a long time. As ta proof of the Chinese language ability of foreign students entering Chinese colleges and universities, HSKK scores are valid for two years (counting from the day of the test).
1. How many levels does HSKK Test include?| A．6 | B．4 | C．3 | D．2 |
| A．A foreign student applying for further education in Chinese university. |
| B．A foreign student travelling in a short period in China. |
| C．A Chinese teacher teaching in Chinese university. |
| D．A Chinese learner who wants to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarships. |
| A．A book review. | B．A website about tests. |
| C．An academic article. | D．A textbook. |
6 . Sunrise Magic Balloon Flights
Wondala is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Floating over the city in a hot air balloon in the early morning sky will fill you with peace and quietness. The beauty of the city as the sun comes up will take your breath away! Sunrise Magic offers sunrise flights 365 days a year. After landing, a champagne breakfast awaits passengers at Lakeview hotel. Sunrise Magic has over 25 years of experience and is a leader in commercial hot air ballooning. Passengers meet at five-star hotel Lakeview. Weekend flights, are approximately one hour in length and weekday fights last about 45 to 60 minutes.
Flight prices
Weekday fights
Flight cost: s 180 per person (Children inder12- $120)
Champagne breakfast (optional): Additional $25 per person
Weekend fights
Flight cost: $ 235 per person (Children under12-- $ 150)
Champagne breakfast (optional): Additional $ 25 per person
Groups of five or more will be offered a 10% discount off the normal price of a light.
Safety is very important to us and we will not fly if weather conditions are unsuitable. We have a 100% safety record. All of our pilots are approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Phone Sunrise Magic on 53467999 to make a booking. Departure time will be confirmed when booking. Please allow at least two and a half hours for lights and an additional 1-2 hours for breakfast. We advise that you wear comfortable clothes and that you wear strong shoes so that your feet remain warm and dry. If weather conditions don’t allow us to fly on your preferred day, you can have a full refund or we can rebook your flight on another day.
1. What can we learn about Sunrise Magic Balloon Flights?| A．Sunrise Magic offers sunrise flights all year round. |
| B．Passengers meet at a hotel with 25 years of history. |
| C．Weekend flights usually last about 45 to 60 minutes. |
| D．Passengers can enjoy a champagne breakfast for free. |
| A．$432. | B．$480. | C．$530. | D．$555. |
| A．Make a complaint. |
| B．Get a discount. |
| C．Confirm the booking. |
| D．Get a full refund. |
7 . I'm big into reading, and since you're on this page, I guess you like reading as well. This page is an ongoing log of books I find to be awesome or useful. If you're looking to create a well-rounded, successful college experience, you can't go wrong with any of these.
The Power of Habit
This book is absolutely amazing. As it turns out, habits shape much more of our behavior than we realize.The habits we do have largely determine the progress (either good or bad) we make in life. Luckily, the way habits are formed can be understood—which means they can be changed—and The Power of Habit is the best overview of how habits work that I've ever read.
A Mind for Numbers
If you’re looking for practical techniques you can use to increase your ability to learn new information effectively, you should read this book. Contrary to what the title would imply, Dr. Barbara Oakley's A Mind for Numbers is applicable to any learning discipline--not just math and science. This book will quickly give you an understanding of how your brain learns and encodes (编码) new information, and will also equip you with strategies for learning more while studying less.
Brain Rules
If you know how the brain works, you' ll be better equipped to manage your own and understand the ones contained inside the heads of the people you know and meet In Brain Rules, John Medina expertly shows us how the brain does things, and lays out 12 rules that form a basis for using that pile of mush (糊状物) more effectively. It's not just an excellent brain book—it's an excellent business book and an excellent college success book as well.
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
I firmly believe that a solid foundation of nutrition, exercise, and sleep will help you succeed in college better than any study hack, which is why I recommend this book. Reading it will educate you on how exercise affects your brain, which in turn will give you more mental ammunition (弹药) that you can use to shoot down excuses when you're feeling lazy or “busy”, and don’t want to work out. By the way, how much exercise have you gotten today?
1. What can we know about the author of the text?| A．He thinks highly of the books. | B．He isn’t fond of reading books. |
| C．He wants to sell some books. | D．He recommends reading only. |
| A．Spark will teach you how reading exercises your brain. |
| B．Dr. Barbara Oakley offers techniques of studying less. |
| C．John Medina mainly shows how to do successful business. |
| D．Habits have a great impact on us and can be changed. |
| A．Literature | B．Career skills |
| C．Studying and learning | D．Survival skills |
