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 . To say there are many new holiday romantic comedies made for television every year is the kind of understatement nearly like a joke. One of the reasons they tend to be formulaic is that to tell a love story in roughly an hour and a half without challenging an audience’s settled expectations, there are only so many ways to go with the rhythm. Perhaps that’s why Netflix has better luck with Dash＆Lily, an eight-episode limited series that’s got the charm that a lot of holiday films lack.

Our story begins when a lonely Lily leaves an interesting note in a book on the shelf at The Strand, hoping a stranger will start an adventure with her. Dash finds it and reads it, and he accepts its challenge. Thus begins a correspondence in which they each write in the book and then leave it somewhere for the other, so that they never meet in person, but they get to send each other to their favorite places, sometimes to complete dares before the book can be found. Now, you do not want to think too carefully about this——the idea that Lily’s original clue would be found by an age—appropriate straight boy who likes mysteries and looks like he was born to be in adaptations almost as much as she does is the height of magic, so just stay relaxed and go with it.

These eight episodes, each around 25 minutes, never drag; they fly by joyfully. The ending, as is often the case with love stories, sort of lands with a cloud of glitter, a little messy but worth cheering for. It’s as lovely and comfortable as you could want, just about perfect for a weekend with a blanket over you.

1. What made Dash＆Lily stand out among other films?

A．Being formulaic to tell a romantic story.	B．Presenting a new romantic television show.
C．Attracting the audience with its typical charm.	D．Satisfying the audience’s settled expectations.

2. What does the underlined word “correspondence” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Relationship between two facts.	B．Message connecting two persons.
C．Course of study sending off work by post.	D．Action of writing, receiving, and reading letters.

3. Which of the following best describes Dash?

A．Preferring reading.	B．Behaving strangely.
C．Acting romantically.	D．Enjoying adventures.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To introduce a charming movie.	B．To recommend a holiday comedy.
C．To praise the romantic director.	D．To explain what makes a good film.

3 . Schuylerville High School students have a broad range of interests, which are reflected by the number of clubs and organizations in which our pupils participate. Here are some of the most popular clubs.

Environmental Club

Open to students in grades 9-12

Advisor: Mrs. Flores

The High School Environmental Club is open to all students interest increasing environmental awareness throughout the school. Activities include: recycling, environmental competitions, volunteering with green schools and outdoor events. This run student club collects and recycles paper products throughout the school building.

Freshman Class

Open to students in grades 9-10

Advisor: Mr. winslow

The freshmen class participates in several activities throughout the year to raise money for the class account. The class officers meet once a month to discuss business that affects the entire class. All members of the freshman class are encouraged to participate in some type of community service during the year.

Literary magazine

Open to students in grades 10-12

Advisor: Mr. Sgambati

Members of the Literary Magazine collect, edit and often contribute to the body of student work. Literary Magazine meetings will also give students the opportunity to share and receive feedback on the creative pieces that they re working on, as well as the chance to learn about writing practices and strategies.

Mock Trial Team

Open to students in grades 11-12

Advisor: Mrs. Lewis

Mock Trial is an after-school activity that helps students develop useful knowledge about the law. Students play out all the roles and use general rules of evidence and fact explanations in a school court. They will work with a real lawyer and an advisor to further understand the court process.

1. At which club can you take part in the community service?

A．Environmental Club.	B．Freshman Class.
C．Literary Magazine.	D．Mock Trial Team.

2. What does Mock Trial Team aim to do?

A．To encourage students to be lawyers.	B．To develop students’ writing skills.
C．To explain all kinds of facts at school.	D．To help students learn more about laws.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A news report.	B．A school website.
C．A research paper.	D．A science magazine.

4 . Summer job offers

Red Lemon shop Assistants(售货员)

We are looking for shop assistants for the summer. If you are a social person and good at salesmanship, we want you to join our team. Good conditions. Perfect for students.

Phone 0151-897-6643 for information about how to apply.

Cinerama Cinemas

We need people to work evenings and at the weekend. Responsibilities include checking tickets and selling popcorn and soft drinks. Watch the latest films ... free! Join our young and friendly team!

Phone 0161-754-6022 for more information about wages (工资)and conditions.

US Au Pairs

Ever wanted to visit California? Are you patient, caring and good with kids? Work as an au pair in Los Angeles this summer. Free food and accommodation(食宿).

Phone 0121-077, 2001 for information about how to get application forms(申请表).

Are You Mad About Sport?

Would you like to spend all summer teaching sport to people from around the world? Then come and work at our international sports camp Sports Star Camp!

Phone 0191-121-5533 for information about how to get and where to send application forms, etc.

1. Which number can you call if you want to get a job that provides free films?

A．0151-897-6643.

B．0161-754-6022.

C．0121-077-2001.

D．0191-121-5533.

2. What can we learn about a job as a US au pair?

A．It is a high-paid job.	B．It is perfect for kids.
C．It offers job-related training.	D．It requires somebody with patience.

3. Who would be most interested in working for Sports Star Camp?

A．Jill, who dreams of being a sports star.

B．Jack, who wants to become a sports coach.

C．Joe, who expects to travel around the world.

D．Jim, who loves to take part in sports competitions.

5 . Have you ever been to Taiwan, the biggest island of China? Do you want to visit there? We'll show you the best Taiwan Island on a four-day tour.

Price: Only ¥5,000

Including: Round-way plane tickets between Beijing and Taiwan.

Bus service around Taiwan. Best tour guide service.

Places：

Sun and Moon Lake: On one side of the island, the lake looks like the sun, on the other side it looks like the moon. That is why people call the lake Sun and Moon Lake.

Ali Mountain: The nearest mountain around Sun and Moon Lake. A nice experience to have a party with Gaoshan people. A wonderful place to see a very beautiful sunrise.

Peng Lake: A great place for swimming, fishing, boating and eating delicious fruit and fresh fish.

Gao Xiong: A full day to go shopping.

Book now

Office hour Monday—Friday: 9:00 am—7:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am—4:00 pm

Tel: 6459-9561

Sold out this month. Book by phone now for next month.

1. The advertisement wants to ______.

A．invite more people to take the tour	B．tell you something about Taiwan
C．describe how beautiful Taiwan is	D．show you the best of Taiwan

2. If you go on a trip in Taiwan, where can you see the beautiful sunrise?

A．On Sun and Moon Lake.	B．On Ali Mountain.
C．On Peng Lake.	D．In Gao Xiong.

3. If you want to visit Taiwan this month, you have to _____.

A．visit their office on Saturday	B．phone the number 6459-9561
C．turn to some other travel agencies	D．pay more to cover the same tour

6 . Lonely Planet collected a list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2020, taking you from blue Caribbean waters to thick European forests and beyond. Here are the destinations(目的地) not to miss.

1. Sri Lanka

Known for its timeless ruins and culture, attractive beaches and welcoming people, Sri Lanka is a key destination for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation full of beach lounging(懒散地躺着), wellness retreats（疗养院）and flavorful food to explorers in search of the next greatest sight.

When to visit: Sri Lanka is busiest December through March. However, the best weather can usually be found in April and September.

2. Germany

From cities filled with museums and nightlife to beautiful wildlife, Germany has something for everyone. Some tourist favorites include Berlin’s Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, and the Black Forest.

When to visit: Germany is most popular among tourists in July and August. Lonely Planet recommends heading over in the fall and spring.

3. Zimbabwe

The attraction of Zimbabwe is all about its gorgeous landscapes and extensive wildlife. Victoria Falls National Park is among the best spectacles to see in this southern African country. Take view of the rushing, mile-long waterfall from Devil’s Pool, a natural infinity pool next to the fall, and peer at its 328 feet drop.

When to visit: April and October bring sunny days and clear, cold nights, while July through September is the best time for wildlife viewing and white-water activities.

4. Panama

The country may be small, but there is a lot to do and see in Panama. Panama City is a diverse and busy city, and it is celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2020 by throwing a huge celebration.

When to visit: High season in Panama is during public holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. The best prices seen are usually between mid-April and early December.

1. Which country will you choose if you want to admire beaches?

A．Germany.

B．Sri Lanka.

C．Zimbabwe.

D．Panama.

2. What time is the best to see wild animals in Zimbabwe?

A．April.

B．October.

C．August.

D．December.

3. What can you do if you go to Panama in May?

A．Buy with least money.	B．Spend public holidays.
C．Join in a huge celebration.	D．Meet high season.

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 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

These days, it is not unusual for 10-to 12-year-olds to publish their own websites or for second and third graders    1    （begin）computer classes. At the same time, computer games are becoming increasingly popular as major publishing houses continue to develop    2    （education）computer programs for children in preschool. Also, technological know-how has become a    3    （require）for most jobs in an increasingly digital world, as the computer has become a common tool in most    4    （profession）

The Digital World is a set of volumes    5    aim to describe how digital systems influence society and help readers understand the nature of digital systems and their many interacting parts. Each volume in the set explores    6    wide range of material, explains the basic concepts of major applications of digital systems,     7    discusses the influences they have on everyday life. Because the number of possible topics    8    （be）practically limitless, we focus on a sample of the most interesting and useful applications and tools and explain the basic principles of technology. Readers    9    （encourage）to continue exploring the digital world with the guidance of    10    （we）Further Resources section featured in each volume.

9 . Pali Overnight Adventures offers children and teens exciting experiences this summer. From broadcasting to street art, these are just 4 of the 17 highly unique camps being offered.

Broadcasting Camp

Become the next star reporter, news writer, director or producer. While running every aspect of our own news station, kids and their fellow campers will create and host a broadcast airing each night at dinner for the entire camp. Every night it goes on the web, keeping parents and the world informed of the happenings at Pali.

Secret Agent Camp

In the movie Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise made being a secret agent seem like the coolest job ever. Campers who sign up for the 2-week secret agent camp can get to know about the life of real secret agents by learning strategies and military skills on the paintball field.

Culinary Camp

If your child enjoys being in the kitchen, then the culinary camp is definitely the right fit. Campers learn technical skills of roasting, frying and cutting, as well as some recipes that they can take home and share with their families.

Street Art Camp

This camp takes creative license to an entirely new level. Campers will share their colorful ideas and imagination with each other and work together to visualize, sketch and paint with non-traditional techniques to create the coolest mural which will be displayed in public for all to see.

1. How many camps does Pali Overnight Adventures offer this summer?

A．2.

B．4.

C．17.

D．21.

2. What will campers do at the Broadcasting Camp?

A．Create a website.	B．Run a news station.
C．Meet a star reporter.	D．Hold a dinner party.

3. Which camp will attract children who are interested in cooking?

A．Broadcasting Camp.	B．Secret Agent Camp.
C．Culinary Camp	D．Street Art Camp.

10 . Four apps to keep your life on track

From simple task scheduling to detailed task management, all these apps offer everything you need for efficient task recording.

Focuster

With Focuster, you just need to add all your tasks and the tool will arrange them immediately in order of importance. After adding all the tasks, just press the Now button and the tool will show the tasks you should be focusing on for the day.

TeuxDeux

This useful app lets you schedule and organize all your tasks for the whole week. Just add the tasks below the day column and you’re done. Want to move a task from one column to another? No worries. Its drag - and - drop interface (界面) lets you rearrange the task and add it to a different day ’ s column. Additionally, TeuxDeux lets you add repeating tasks for a day.

TickTick

TickTick allows you to add tasks, subtasks, custom reminders as well as deadlines for a day, a week, or a month. In order to provide you with more ease in task scheduling, TickTick offers a nice calendar view, where you can add or edit tasks on a weekly or daily basis. It also has experimental features, which you can turn on if you want to try out beta capabilities (测试功能).

Wunderlist

The app lets you create tasks, subtasks and allows you to share with your family, friends and colleagues. The whole app is designed in the most user — friendly way and offers you the ability to add deadlines, additional information and reminders.

1. To share your tasks with others，you’d prefer to choose ________.

A．Focuster.	B．TeuxDeux
C．TickTick.	D．Wunderlist.

2. What’s the similarity between TeuxDeux and TickTick?

A．They offer a beautiful calendar view.

B．They have great experimental features.

C．They can help organize tasks for a week.

D．They have a very user — friendly interface.

3. What benefit can you get from the four apps?

A．Completing your work more easily.

B．Obtaining everything you need faster.

C．Getting access to the Internet more quickly.

D．Organizing your activities more effectively.