1 . Information about summer term

Term charges due: Certain charges (student health fee, facility fee, program charges) apply to the entire summer term. These charges are due prior to the start of the term, regardless of which session you enroll in.

Last day to drop session courses (100% refund): Last day to drop session courses that have been paid for, with a 100% refund and without receiving a “W” on transcript.

Offset: During the late payment period for a course, you may drop a course and add another of equal credits and offset the fees providing:

1) Both courses have the same late payment period.

2) You inform the Summer Term Office of your request to offset fees before the end of the late payment period for the course.

Note: Online registration will not automatically offset fees. You must inform the Summer Term Office.

Administrative drop for non-payment: Students who have not paid fees due, starting on this date, maybe administratively withdrawn but still owe 50% of fees.

Academic drop (0% refund): From this date on, a student who has registered for a course may drop the course online and receive no grade if 60% of the course is not completed. No refund will be received.

1. When can you drop a Session III course with a 100% refund?

A．On July 15.	B．After July 31.
C．No later than July 10.	D．Between July 13 and August 14.

2. Which of the following applies to you if you register on May 18 for a Session I course?

A．Late payment.	B．Academic drop.
C．Administrative drop.	D．Payment of term charges.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To remind students to register for summer term courses.

B．To encourage students to enroll in summer term courses.

C．To explain the payment methods for summer term registration.

D．To introduce some dates and deadlines for summer term courses.

2 . If you’re a photographer, we’d love to have you join this nonprofit photography workshop in Africa! Our photography volunteer program is a unique opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn about the work of nonprofit organizations. You just need a good camera, basic photography skills, and an interest in giving back through photography.

●Program schedule

Your program will begin with a workshop taught by photographer Anna Lusty. The first week will be focused on how to prepare for shoots and how to best capture (捕捉) the projects in a way that will help raise awareness of their cause, etc. Half days will be spent on theory, and during the other half, we’ll visit a nonprofit organization to put skills into practice.

From the second week, you’ll start your tasks. Each week, you’ll be sent to an organization of your choice. This can include different areas, such as education, animal welfare, sports, and more. You’ll spend your time understanding the projects, and record their work with your camera. At the end of the week, there will be time for post-production, and you can donate a selection of your images to the organization.

●Support

Accommodation, transport and meals are all provided during this photography volunteer project.

●Start dates and fees

Cape Town: February 19 / May 14 / July 17 / Oct 16

Livingstone: July 31

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
CAPE TOWN	$2, 150	$2, 700	$3, 250
LIVINGSTONE	$2, 750	$3, 200	$3, 650

1. What is required to apply for the program?

A．Related volunteer experience.	B．Interest in African culture.
C．Professional photography skills.	D．Proper photography equipment.

2. What do we know about the schedule of the program?

A．It combines theory and practice.

B．Volunteers can team up freely to finish a project together.

C．A professional photographer is assigned to every volunteer.

D．Participants raise money for the organization via images they take.

3. How much should you pay if you start the program on July 31and stay for 3 weeks?

A．$2, 150.

B．$2, 700.

C．$3, 200.

D．$3, 650.

3 . Autumn Reading

Rez Dogs

Rez Dogs, by Joseph Bruchac is a book written in verse (诗). It’s about an eighth-grader named MalianShe’s visiting her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits. During lockdown, Malian learns more from her grandparents about her Native family’s history.

Omar Rising

Omar Rising, by Aisha Saeed tells the story of the son of a servant in Pakistan. Omar is excited that he has won a scholarship (奖学金) to a boarding school. But when he gets there he discovers that his scholarship is offered with special conditions. To stay at the school, Omar must do chores (杂活) and get better grades than the wealthy students. And he’s not allowed to join clubs or teams. When his future at the school does seem bright, he and his friends work hard to create fairness for all.

The Ice Cream Machine

The Ice Cream Machine is no common book. It’s six different stories rolled into one book. Each story has a very different plot (情节) about ice cream. One ice-cream story is about a boy and his robot in the distant future. Another is about a father and daughter who invent an ice-cream machine. The Ice Cream Machine is inventive and fun. Its author,Adam Rubin, hopes the book encourages kids to write.

Sugar and Spite

Sugar and Spite, by Gail D.Villanueva, finds 12-year-old Jolina newly arrived on an island in the Philippines. It’s there that she learns how to make magic. Jolina uses that magic to get a bully (仗势欺人者) named Claudine off her back. Filipino history and culture are shown in the book. Villanueva said that kids should read about places and cultures different from their own.

1. What problem does Omar have?

A．He finds it difficult to learn magic.	B．He is unable to visit his grandparents.
C．He receives unfair treatment at school	D．He has no money to buy an ice-cream machine

2. What do we know about Adam Rubin’s book?

A．It is a guidebook.	B．It is a travel diary.
C．It is a verse novel.	D．It is a collection of stories.

3. Which book will you choose if you are interested in the culture and history of the Philippines?

A．Rez Dogs.	B．Omar Rising.
C．Sugar and Spite.	D．The Ice Cream Machine.

4 . Every year, toy companies from around the world gather at the Toy Fair. The event this year is magical and exciting. All the toys on show are developed with fun and learning in mind. Here are some of the best items at Toy Fair 2020.

The best toy for babies: Baby Shark Dancing DJ

We have all listened to the Baby Shark song, but that doesn’t mean that kids have fully understood it. The Baby Shark Dancing DJ will be available in the fall. This toy plays five Baby Shark songs and includes two games, so it will be sure to get little feet moving.

The best coding toy for kids: Botley 2.0

The Coding Robot Coding toys had a big year at Toy Fair, especially as kids today are being introduced to coding earlier and earlier. That’s where Botley 2.0 comes in. The latest Botley comes with a remote control with simple commands: forward, back, quarter-turn, and so on. So kids will have to pay attention to their surroundings before entering in the data to get Botley to perform the actions they want.

The best toy for preschoolers: BriteBrush by WowWee

There is nothing like a game to make brushing teeth more fun, and BriteBrush by WowWee is intended to teach kids how to brush their teeth well by using musical games to strengthen good habits and using songs to help kids learn about proper brushing techniques.

The best Star Wars toy: The Child

Baby Yoda, or The Child, swept Toy Fair this year as a must-see item. The Child is as completely lovely as The Mandalorian in the Star Wars.

1. What is special about the best coding toy?

A．It is able to play songs for kids.

B．It teaches kids how to brush teeth.

C．It needs kids’ special attention.

D．It costs the parents most money.

2. Which toy does the writer think is the most popular?

A．Baby Shark Dancing DJ.

B．BriteBrush by WowWee.

C．Botley 2.0 The Coding Robot.

D．Baby Yoda, or The Child.

3. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To introduce some toy companies to us.

B．To advertise some newest and best toys.

C．To persuade people into developing toys.

D．To suggest some ways of educating kids.

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1. What is the biggest advantage of EnglishScore Tutors?

A．Its tutors are officially approved.	B．It will help you reach your goals.
C．It will improve your English skills quickly.	D．It offers sessions according to your needs.

2. When can you get a fully personalized learning plan?

A．After you fully pay.	B．After you have your first lesson.
C．Before you have your first lesson.	D．When you meet your tutor for the first time.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To educate.

B．To attract.

C．To help.

D．To inform.

7 .
1. When was Youth Club started?

A．Seven years ago.	B．Ten years ago.
C．Five years ago.	D．Six years ago

2. How many kinds of sports are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three

B．Four

C．Five

D．Six

3. After reading the passage, we can know Peter Brown’s ________.

A．date of birth	B．telephone number
C．favorite sport	D．email address

8 .

1. What have/has to be eaten in both breakfast and lunch?

A．Vegetables.

B．Sandwiches.

C．Milk.

D．Fruit.

2. How much money needs to be paid if a student has two breakfasts and two lunches one day?

A．6. 25 dollars.

B．4. 25 dollars.

C．2. 75 dollars.

D．None.

3. Where can you find the posters?

A．In a magazine.

B．In a journal.

C．On a website.

D．In a textbook.