1 . The Future Stars
General IntroductionThe Future Stars was set up in 1988 as a non-profit service center for child development devoted to providing quality child care in a loving and educational environment for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Our funds mainly come from public donations.
A healthy curiosity for learning is the most important quality for early childhood development. We aim at offering high quality developmentally age-appropriate activities for early childhood, the most critical time of child development, so that they can do better after they start formal schooling.
Hours of OperationChild care will be provided for the child from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday (except for holidays). Children may not arrive before 7:00 am or remain after 6:00 pm. Should an emergency arises, the parent should immediately make us know in consideration of our work arrangements. A late charge of $1.00 per minute will be assessed if the child is not picked up by 6:05 pm. Charges for these services are to be paid directly to the staff person that has been looking after your child until your arrival; not to the center. Failure to pay late charges may affect continued services with the center.
ParkingDropping off and picking up your child can be made from the two main areas, Spring Street and Seventh Street. Parking is free for parents coming to visit their children in our center. Please do not leave your purse or valuables in your car and be sure to lock your vehicle.
Tuition (学费)When it has been confirmed that a position is available for your child, you must pay a registration (注册) fee of $200 per child.
The weekly tuition fee is $98.00. You can make payments either by credit card or in cash on Monday every week. If your payment is not made by Tuesday at 9:00 am, you will be charged a $25.00 late fee.
For more information, please call 434-293-6110 or visit at www.childdevelopmentcenter.com.
1. The Future Stars is intended for ________.| A．would-be parents | B．pre-school children | C．child experts | D．teenagers |
| A．It has a history of more than three decades. |
| B．It has shorter hours of operation on holidays. |
| C．It offers free parking service for visiting parents. |
| D．It aims to improve children’s development through activities. |
| A．They may affect continued services with the center. |
| B．Parents needn’t pay late charges for them. |
| C．Parents have to inform the center of them right away. |
| D．They may greatly disturb the work arrangements of the center. |
| A．pay every Monday | B．be charged a $25.00 late fee |
| C．pay $98.00 for registration | D．pay in cash |
| A．To attract public donations. | B．To promote early education. |
| C．To tell the benefits of child care. | D．To introduce a child development center. |
2 . Acting & Musical Theater
The Summer Acting & Musical Theater program, which starts on Friday, July 3 and ends on Thursday, July 23, is created for talented students who have been inspired by musical theater.
The program develops the abilities of experienced performers who are serious about the field and eager to work hard. Our goal is to help you grow creatively through full-time, college-level theatre training under the direction of popular professional performers and teachers.
The students can improve their performance skills and can get the knowledge about the history of theater, the style of theater and so on. Students will complete the program with improved audition(试演) skills.
Classes aim to improve your command of body, mind and voice. Students will take a trip to see at least one professional production with program teachers. An exhibition of the students’ class work will be presented at the conclusion of the program to family, friends, students from other Summer College programs, and the University community.
Program Costs:
Accommodation: $3, 359: Traffic: $2, 234
Audition requirements:
Auditions should include the following video materials:
●Two different songs;
●One age-suitable monologue(独白);
●One short dance part;
●A personal statement regarding your background and training, experience in performances, and personal goals in theater;
●Each part of the audition should be about one minute in length;
●You should be the only person shown in the audition;
●The audition is given online with your application.
Typical day:
9: 00 am to noon classes focus on musical theater, including acting, voice, movement, dance and scene study.
1: 00 to 4: 00 pm classes involve additional work in acting, movement, and voice, along with rehearsals(排练) for public performances.
1. What do you know about the program?| A．Students can have chances to audition in films. |
| B．The program helps students grow healthily. |
| C．The program will last for three weeks. |
| D．The program provides accommodation for free. |
| A．writing | B．performance | C．conference | D．guidance |
| A．seldom attend classes in the morning | B．cannot be taught by well-known actors |
| C．will get some information about theater | D．will usually perform for college students |
| A．a performance with your partner | B．a short dance part in one minute |
| C．an online introduction of yourself | D．a suitable monologue in one minute |
| A．To tell us how to hold a musical theater program successfully. |
| B．To call on more and more students to pay attention to theater. |
| C．To introduce the development of the Summer Acting program. |
| D．To attract more students loving performances to attend the program. |
3 . Don’t know where to choose gifts for friends or family? Here are five special gift shops featuring different kinds of gifts.
Games Gadgets
Tel:402-875-5543
Games Gadgets is the perfect one-stop (一站式的) shop for electrical goods. Here at Games Gadgets we provide a wide range of electronic goods at some of the very best prices around. From Cameras and GPS Sat Navs to Gaming Accessories and Computers, iPads and iPods, we have everything you could ever need.
Reba
Tel:406-637-2219
Reba supplies fashion clothes, jewellery (珠宝) and gifts to people throughout the local area. Reba is an independent store, supplying well-known brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Reba is a store for those who love clothes, jewellery and gifts and it always aims to ofier something different.
The Sweet Shop
Tel:421-896-3129
The Sweet Shop is a brand-new gift store created just for chocolate lovers. The shop sells a wonderful range of chocolate-themed goodies from dark to white chocolate. It is extremely popular with all kinds of parties, chocolate lovers and people who are looking for a fun activity.
Blue Department Store
Tel:419-156-9910
A favorite shopping destination for many foreigners, Blue is devoted to top brands including expensive famous wines which are all 30 percent oft, maybe 40 to 50 percent off. We have no more than70 kinds of world-famous wine in our store. Location: No. 6001 Oak Street, O Hare International Airport.
Quality Stuff Off-Price Department Store
Tcl:491-938-9012
Quality Stuff Off-Price Department Store opened only one month ago and it features new sportswear this season. They have well-known brands such as Nike, Adidas, Levis, Nautica and Hush Puppies. Quality Stuff Off-Price Department Store is famous for the reduced price of each item. Reduced rates vary from 40 percent to 80 percent. The best buys here are some brands, which find a nice balance between style, quality and price.
1. Photographers will most probably go to ________.| A．Game Gadgets | B．Reba |
| C．Blue Department Store | D．Quality Stuff Off-Price Department Store |
| A．Wine. | B．Sportswear. | C．Chocolates. | D．Fashion clothes. |
| A．Games Gadgets. | B．Reba. | C．The Sweet Shop. | D．Blue Department Store. |
| A．421-896-3129 | B．491-938-9012 | C．419-156-9910 | D．402-875-5543 |
| A．an art review | B．a travel guide | C．an advertisement | D．an official report |
4 . CLASSIFIED ADS
JOB WANTED
I’m Black, a 25 young man living in Shanghai and looking for a job in a variety of fields, website designer, teaching Spanish or English or working as a waiter or bar tender (调酒师). I have a friendly and hard-working personality. If you have any job that you think I could do, please do not hesitate to contact me. Backer1896@126. com
JOB OFFERED
EL house is a well-known English learning center for primary and high school students. We are looking for native English teachers who can teach the following subjects to our students who are planning to study abroad. The incumbent should meet the following requirements:
－ Experienced in exam preparations (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT)
－ Degree holder
－ Experienced in teaching either mathematics, physics or business
－ Excellent command of English in both oral and written
－ Experienced in teaching higher academic level English
－ Native English teachers or Bilingual teachers with native command of English
JGHTR@gmail. com
SHARE
I’m Margaret, looking for a person with a positive attitude to life to share the bedroom in a wonderfully-located apartment. That’s near everything and has everything, hard-wood floors, international TV, washer/dryer. Other two rooms already occupied by a French and a Kiwi woman, both professional.
Please contact me. MLCT@sina. com
FOR RENT
CNY 12, 000/lovely apartment near West Nanjing Road
Layout: 3 bedreoms, 2 bathrooms
Size: 120 sqm
Monthly rental: RMB 12, 000
Compound: First Block
Facilities: gym, tennis court, indoor swimming pool, children’s playground
LYG2560@sohu. com
1. If you have online jobs, you can contact ______.
| A．LYG2560@sohu. com |
| B．MLCT@sina. com |
| C．Backer1896@126. com |
| D．JGHTR@gmail. Com |
| A．Businessman. | B．Student. |
| C．Employee. | D．Interviewer. |
| A．good at in final exam preparations |
| B．experienced in teaching Spanish |
| C．excellent only in oral English |
| D．a native English teacher teaching physics |
| A．her lost eat | B．an apartment | C．a job | D．a roommate |
| A．you should pay RMB 12, 000 each week |
| B．you can work out in the gym |
| C．you can go shopping in the neighborhood |
| D．you can swim in an outdoor swimming pool |
1. What is the speaker?
| A．A student. | B．A teacher. | C．A technician. |
| A．Working on a robot together. |
| B．Advertising Rover Ruckus. |
| C．Organizing a competition. |
| A．Hand in their designs first. |
| B．Contact Mr. Irimina or Mr. Chin. |
| C．Go to Room 301 before 3: 00 pm. |
| A．Once a week. | B．Twice a week. | C．Three times a week. |
6 . Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time? You can do all three with the Global Development Association (GDA).
Whatever stage of life you’re at, wherever you go and whatever project you do in GDA, you create positive changes in poor and remote communities.
We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24. Now we need volunteer managers aged 25-75. They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programs. We have such roles as project managers and communication officers.
Depending on which role you choose, you could help to increase a community’s access to safe drinking water, or help to protect valuable local cultures. You might also design an adventure challenge to train young volunteers.
Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally, you’ll also learn new skills and increase your cultural awareness. You may have chances to meet new people who’ll become your lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programs:
| Country | Schedule | |
| 7week programs | 4week programs | |
| Algeria | 5Jul.-1Aug. | 20Jun.-7Aug. |
| Egypt | 24Jul.-20Aug. | 19Jun.-6Aug. |
| Kenya | 20Jul.-16Aug. | 18Jun.-5Aug. |
| South Africa | 2 Aug.-29Aug. | 15Jun.-2Aug. |
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners in places where our help is most needed. All of our projects are aimed at promoting the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to these communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
Website: www.glodeve.org
Email: humanresources@glodeve.org
1. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers?| A．To seek local partners. |
| B．To take in young volunteers. |
| C．To carry out programs. |
| D．To promote cultural awareness. |
| A．Egypt | B．Algeria |
| C．Kenya | D．South Africa |
| A．explore new cultures |
| B．help communities in need |
| C．protect the environment |
| D．receive corporate benefits |
| A．Most of the volunteers in GDA are aged 25-75. |
| B．People of all ages can sign up to be a volunteer manager. |
| C．A volunteer manager can get self-improved through the programs. |
| D．People can get further information about GDA by making a phone call. |
| A．On the website of American culture |
| B．In the social work section of a newspaper. |
| C．On the brochure of a travel agency. |
| D．On the report of an international meeting |
7 . The International Foundation program provides academic preparation for first year undergraduate (本科) entry and ensure you meet the academic English language requirements for your chosen degree program.
Course features
Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
Guaranteed university placement for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
Guidance with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Key facts
| Course length | 3-4 Terms (8-11 months) |
| Start dates | 2021: January, June, September 2022: January, June |
| Fees | From: £17,495 |
| Academic requirements | Completion of 12 years of schooling with good grades |
| English language requirements | From: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or above |
| Award | International Foundation Certificate |
| Course options | Standard (3 term, 9-month programme) |
| Extended (Contains an additional term(s) of English language.) |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees | Class duration | Class size |
| 11 Jan, 2021 | 3 Sept, 2021 | 3 terms | £17,495 | Average total per week: 22-25 hours | 18 (for English language teaching) |
| 28 Jun, 2021 | 17 Jun, 2022 | 4 Terms | * | ||
| 20 Sept, 2021 | 17 Jun, 2022 | 3 Terms | * | ||
| 10 Jan, 2022 | 2 Sept, 2022 | 3 Terms | * |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: IELTS 5. 0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or above Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. Students intending to progress to Journalism (新闻) or Law: Some previous familiarity with arts, humanities or social science subjects may be desirable.
How will I be assessed (评价)?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Entry to all honours degrees is highly competitive, so the purpose of the assessment process is to help you improve and build on your success. Marks from the International Foundation programme do not count towards a final degree, but help the University to determine whether you meet key criteria(标准) for progression.
You will receive support from your tutor throughout your course and be assessed by a combination of:
● exams at the end of each term
● coursework which may include: written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises Please keep checking back — this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
1. What do we know about the International Foundation program?| A．Their lessons are given in small classes of 20 students. |
| B．They have two types of courses with different start dates. |
| C．They provide courses for students on various degree programs. |
| D．They are intended for college students who want to improve their English skills. |
| A．It provides students with guidance for applying universities. |
| B．It enables students to pass examinations effectively. |
| C．It helps students design language studying courses. |
| D．It prepares students for International Foundation Certificate. |
| A．helping students get their final degree |
| B．students’ receiving support from their tutors |
| C．improving students for their academic success |
| D．students’ participating in more similar courses |
| A．On a newspaper. | B．In a coursebook. |
| C．On an official webpage. | D．In an educational magazine. |
8 . Welcome to the world of Disney’s The Lion King!
It is a famous musical based on the 1994 film of the same name. After opening on Broadway in 1997, the show has become one of the most successful shows in the history of Broadway, winning Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Theatre World Awards and so on.
Director and designer Julie Taymor shows us a colorful, imaginative and highly creative world. The musical includes Nicholas Afoa as Simba, Janique Charles as Nala, Mark Roper as Pumbaa, Richard Frame as Timon, Nadine Higgin as Shenzi and David Blake as Banzai. The New Zealander Nicholas Afoa made his first appearance in the role of Simba in the West End.
The musical’s running time is 2.5 hours which includes one interval. The Lion King is suitable for those aged five and over. Children under three will not be allowed into the theatre. Those aged 16 or under must be accompanied (陪同) by an adult and may not sit on their own. And parents may be asked to take their noisy children away from the theatre. All persons entering the theatre, no matter how old they are, must have a ticket.
The Lyceum Theatre is about 300 metres from Covent Garden subway station. You can also take trains to London Charing Cross, which is about 550 metres from the Lyceum Theatre.
1. What can we know about the musical?| A．It has won many awards. |
| B．It was produced in London. |
| C．It was first opened on Broadway in 1994. |
| D．It is more famous than the 1994 film of the same time. |
| A．He directs it. |
| B．He writes its theme song. |
| C．He plays the role of Simba. |
| D．He designs the lighting of the stage. |
| A．Mike, aged 2, with his parents. |
| B．Tom, aged 17, with no partners. |
| C．William, aged 75, with no tickets. |
| D．Mary, aged 15, with her classmates. |
| A．The show lasts over three hours. |
| B．The musical is not as popular as before. |
| C．Noisy kids may be asked to leave the theatre. |
| D．The Lyceum Theatre lies in the heart of London. |
| A．To advertise a famous musical. |
| B．To introduce the film The Lion King. |
| C．To show the popularity of Disney’s musicals. |
| D．To give us advice on visiting the Lyceum Theatre. |
9 . What follows are just a few of the global destinations given World Heritage status by UNESCO. They could be your family’s next vacation.
Wildlife Wonders
The Okavango Delta in northern Botswana is one of southern Africa’s biggest and most biodiverse freshwater watersheds (流域) and a dream destination for animal lovers of all ages. It sustains the planet’s most endangered animals, including the largest remaining elephant population, cheetahs, African wild dogs, wattled cranes, and great white pelicans.
Fairy Chimneys
Central Turkey’s Göreme National Park is a dry region of volcanic stone that takes fantastic forms, which often called fairy chimneys (仙女烟囱). Some of the most striking sights are villages carved into the volcanic stone. The Göreme Open Air Museum, valley hikes, cave hotels, hot air balloon rides, and guided tours are highlights for all ages.
The Earliest Mummies (木乃伊)
Wrapped simply in reeds and decorated with hair and clay masks, Chile’s Chinchorro mummies are 2,000 years older than Egypt’s. At San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, only a few of the 300 samples are on view, while at Colón 10, visitors can see 48 mummies buried in the earth through a glass floor.
Dinosaur Fossils
Dinosaur Provincial Park in Canada gives some paleontologists (古生物学者) a chance to explore landscapes. Although visitors are not permitted to dig in this fragile environment, the park offers a full schedule of family-friendly fossil tours, guided activities, and dinosaur displays. Families can camp out under the stars and dream of the days when various dinosaurs lived in this region.
1. Which of the following highlights the Okavango Delta?| A．Beautiful villages. | B．Rare freshwater fishes. |
| C．Diverse wildlife species. | D．Striking views of mountains. |
| A．Botswana. | B．Chile. | C．Egypt. | D．Canada. |
| A．Have a night camping trip. | B．Explore landscapes in the valley. |
| C．Dig for man-made dinosaur fossils. | D．Attend a lecture by a paleontologist. |
10 . Sara Kays, a 22-year-old girl, is a rising star on online video-sharing platforms. She not only uses TikTok(抖音) to promote her music but also posts songs to get feedback(反馈) from her followers.
“It’s been cool to engage with people that way” said Kays, who has been using online platforms to realize her music dream. Now, she is famous on TikTok with about 1.3 million followers. She released her breakup song Remember That Night? in November 2020. The post blew up, getting almost three million views in a matter of days.
Kays has loved singing since she was young. At 11, she got a guitar from her mother and then started to sing while playing. Gradually, people started asking her to play at restaurants and she also started to post some live videos on YouTube, gaining her more and more followers. At 17, Kays turned to songwriting to help her deal with the confusion in life and serve as an outlet for her thoughts and feelings.
“I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to release songs and that all these people are listening to them online,” said Kays. “It’s been amazing.”
Different from other content creators who update their content frequently, Kays updates on a weekly basis and only posts videos about her songs and related stories, such as singing, playing the guitar or ukulele, shooting music videos. Her videos are always simple, and the recording process is pretty simple too: she edit the vocals and video in her room.
Now, Kays has signed with a music company. In Kays’ eyes, people like her songs and videos because she writes about life experiences and emotions of the youth. “I just sing and share my feelings about divorced parents, body image, loneliness and mental health,” said Kays. “I want more people to know they’re not alone with the struggles in their lives.”
1. For what purpose does Kays use TikTok?| A．To relax herself. | B．To learn the fashion. |
| C．To chat with people. | D．To realize her dream. |
| A．Was almost ignored. | B．Received a lot of criticism. |
| C．Suddenly became popular. | D．Confused most people. |
| A．She hoped to make money by writing songs. |
| B．She wanted to find an outlet for her feelings. |
| C．Her followers asked her to write songs for them. |
| D．She wanted to help parents with their difficulties. |
| A．She updates her songs frequently on video platforms. |
| B．Her music videos are simple and inspiring. |
| C．She posts the recording process for her songs. |
| D．Her songs express feelings felt by many young people. |
| A．A Girl Chasing Her Dream on TikTok |
| B．Different Ways to Use TikTok Well |
| C．The Popularity of Music on TikTok |
| D．Music Videos Released on TikTok |
