| A．He's a popular accountant. |
| B．He's a new media player. |
| C．He's a computer gamer. |
2 . Have you heard of the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? In one programme in the series, model Jodie Kidd learns that she is the great-granddaughter of the newspaper owner Lord Beaverbrook, who was a politician during both world wars. Jodie also discovers that her great-grandfather on her mother’s side of the family built ships during World War I and received letters from the King of England and Winston Churchill. And on the subject of kings, Olympic athlete Matthew Pinsent finds that he is related to Edward I, one of the most famous kings in British history.
Davina McCall, presenter of Big Brother, knows her mother’s side of the family is from France. She goes to Paris and finds out that her great-grandfather, Celestin Hennion, was famous throughout France as head of the French police. He once received a medal from King George V for organising security for the king’s trip to France in 1914.
However, Jerry Springer learns that his parents escaped from Nazi Germany three days before the start of World War II but other family members died in the war. And actress Kim Cattrall discovers that her grandfather, from Liverpool, the UK, left his family including three young daughters. He didn’t go far. Forty miles down the road in Manchester, he started another family.
Finally, Nigella Lawson, a famous cook whose father was a British politician, discovers that her grandfather was a thief from the Netherlands. After being sentenced to prison, he escaped to England, which is how the Lawsons ended up in London.
1. Which of the following persons makes a living by playing sports?| A．Jodie Kidd. | B．Lord Beaverbrook. | C．Matthew Pinsent. | D．Davina McCall. |
| A．Come on! Try again! | B．I am sorry to hear that. |
| C．Why are you late again? | D．Thanks! You did a good job. |
| A．were told that their parents died in a war | B．learned something about their grandfathers |
| C．are very popular actresses | D．live in the Netherlands |
| A．deals with family histories | B．talks about the life of famous stars |
| C．helps people improve themselves | D．shows you how to succeed |
3 . Wifi UltraBoost
Have you ever noticed how much slower your Internet gets during the peak hours of the day? Luckily, there's finally a solution! It takes only one simple device, Wifi UltraBoost, to put an end to this and many other annoying Internet problems!
How does it work?
Wifi UltraBoost spots your existing signal, improving its characteristics and then sends already expanded Wi-Fi through all the barriers it meets on its way—whether it's concrete walls or multiple floors. It also solves our main problem-Internet providers slowing down the speed — by preventing data usage reports from reaching Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the first place.
What are the main features of it?
• Works with any Internet router (路由器).
• Uses the frequency of 2. 4 GHz.
• Transfers rates of up to 300Mbps.
• Easy to set up.
What problems does it solve?
• Slow Internet connection.
• Weak Wi-Fi signals beyond 30 meters.
• Bad quality of video calls.
• Wi-Fi "dead spots" around your house.
• Thick walls that weaken the signal.
How to use it?
• Step 1: Get Wifi UltraBoost from the official website.
• Step 2: Plug Wifi UltraBoost into a socket (插座)and start the equipment.
• Step 3: Be amazed at your Wi-Fi speed!
Why get Wifi UltraBoost today?
Wifi UltraBoost brings noticeable results immediately after you plug it in. For a limited time, Wifi UltraBoost is available to you 60% cheaper (instead of $99. 99)! Order now and enjoy your improved Internet connection!
1. What is Wifi UltraBoost?| A．An application to transform networks. |
| B．An organization to limit Internet speed. |
| C．A piece of equipment to improve Wi-Fi. |
| D．A formal provider to offer Internet service. |
| A．Guarantee high-quality video calls. |
| B．Help Internet routers function normally. |
| C．Set up connection among Wi-Fi signals. |
| D．Save the electricity used to surf the Internet. |
| A．$ 99.99. | B．$59.99. | C．$ 69,99. | D．$ 39.99. |
4 . 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. |
| A．Sports Economics. | B．Creative Storytelling. |
| C．Psychology of Creativity. | D．Case Studies in Neuroscience. |
| A．Leah Roesch’s. | B．Edith Freni’s. |
| C．Marshall Duke’s. | D．Christina DePasquale’s. |
