1 . Welcome to UCLA Exchange Program! Let’s get started by checking out Student Guide for your academic journey!
Signing up for ESL (English as a Second Language)
ESL courses are designed to help international students improve academic English language skills. Enrollment (课程注册) priority is given to degree students. If space is available, you may enroll. You will then be asked to take an ESL Placement Test. The test results will help you choose the class that is appropriate for you.
Changing Your Course Enrollment List
You may change your class schedule during the first two weeks of the term by adding or dropping courses from your enrollment list. After the second week of classes, there will be a charge for each schedule change. Students often attend classes in which they are not enrolled on the first day of instruction to try adding this new course to the list, as other students may have dropped it.
Withdrawing from Courses
If you choose to drop a course, you must follow the UCLA procedures for removing it from your schedule. If you forget to officially drop that course, a “F” (Fail) grade will be registered on your record at the end of the term. If, at a later date, you wish to apply for a job or graduate school where an official copy of your UCLA record is required, it will be to your advantage to provide an impressive academic record.
Taking Exams
Some instructors choose to put previous test papers on library reserve, making them available to all students. These exams, which students commonly use for practice, can give you an idea of how instructors ask questions and what they regard as relevant material. You can also access the exams online.
1. Exchange students can enroll in the ESL course if they ________.A.have done well in the placement test |
B.are asked to improve their English skills |
C.find a vacancy after degree students’ enrollment |
D.have completed UCLA’s registration procedures |
A.The day when the class is full. |
B.The first day of instruction. |
C.The first week of the class. |
D.The end of the second week. |
A.imitate the way that their instructors write test questions |
B.learn how questions are asked and what they are based on |
C.come up with new ideas about how testing relates to teaching |
D.narrow down to what has not yet been covered in online tests |
1. What does the speaker say about Castle Howard?
A.It took its name from a film. |
B.It has been home to a family. |
C.It was once used for defence. |
A.It’s open every day of the year. |
B.It’s the largest garden in England. |
C.It’s planted with many kinds of roses. |
A.A tour guide. | B.A gardener. | C.A news reporter. |
1. What does the woman dislike?
A.Fish. | B.Vegetables. | C.Fried chicken. |
A.Make cakes and pies. |
B.Stop drinking coffee. |
C.Eat a lot of tomatoes. |
A.Doctor’s advice to the man. |
B.What to eat for a good meal. |
C.The man’s favourite dishes. |
1. What does Miyako want to do?
A.Make a call. | B.Send a card. | C.Hold a party. |
A.Making an apology. |
B.Giving an explanation. |
C.Sharing an experience. |
A.Find a full-time job. |
B.Study another subject. |
C.Go to evening classes. |
A.Raising money. | B.Hiring a lawyer. | C.Calling a meeting. |
A.Tour Boston. | B.Visit Caroline. | C.Watch the news. |
8 . Acupuncture (针灸) is a traditional Chinese medical practice of treating various physical and mental conditions. It won respect and interest in the United States after New York Times reporter James Reston visited China with President Nixon and needed an operation.
Chinese doctors used acupuncture on James after surgery (外科手术) to reduce his pain, and his recovery was quick. Curious about this, James was allowed to watch surgery on patients who received acupuncture for anesthesia (麻醉). Patients talked with their doctors during the operation and then walked back to their rooms on their own.
Acupuncture left James such a deep impression that he wrote a front-page article in New York Times about his operation upon returning to the United States. “A leading medical expert sent by Premier Zhou Enlai removed my appendix (阑尾). I was awake in the whole process.”
The National Institutes of Health began to organize some of their top doctors to visit China to investigate acupuncture and its possible functions in western medicine. With years going by, acupuncture has become popular across the world with magical effect.
1. What did James Reston do?A.A reporter. | B.A doctor. | C.A translator. | D.A scientist. |
A.Receive. | B.Study. | C.Create. | D.Develop. |
A.It is a traditional Chinese medical practice. |
B.It treats physical and mental conditions. |
C.It is a kind of surgery to reduce pain. |
D.It is popular for its magical effect. |
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2.注意事项:如按时参加、认真听讲做记录、举手或递纸条询问等。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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Yours,
Li Hua
10 . Many English learners have difficulty deciding what kind of English accent they want to have. A US accent, perhaps imitates (模仿) a Hollywood star speaker? Or maybe you want to imitate the British accent of a BBC news reader?
Young British people find the US accent attractive while young US people like a British accent. Especially when the person speaking is of the opposite sex (异性)! Let’s listen to what they have to say.
Stephen Yang, 17, from London, UK
A US accent is cute, especially when a girl speaks it. Whether it’s Jessia Alba speaking or the girl-next-door, the way US girls speak has a sweet tingle (感觉) that is really fashionable. A girl from Texas recently moved into our neighborhood. Her Texan twang (鼻音) had all the boys here on their knees within seconds of meeting her.
To me, accents reflect the attitudes, characteristics (特征) and lifestyles of the people.
Jennifer Sun, 16, from New Jersey, US
From watching English actors like Daniel Radcliffe, my friends and I have developed a soft spot (好感) for British men. Some are attracted to the qualities of English males, while others admire their sense of style.
Everyone, however, agrees that the most appealing aspect of an English man is his accent. For example, many American girls watch Harry Potter movies over and over again just to listen to the actors speak.
The English accent seems almost like art.
1. In Stephen Yang’s opinion, accents just show________.A.the beauty of the language |
B.how the language is spoken |
C.the fashion of the day |
D.the cultural differences of the speakers |
A.strange | B.exciting | C.attractive | D.fashionable |
A.learn the acting skills of these stars |
B.imitate the actors’ accents |
C.learn the magic performed by Harry Potter |
D.know more about British English |
A.because they like watching movies |
B.because they want to learn accent |
C.because the English man is appealing |
D.because they are Harry Potter fans |