1 . Studying abroad programs are transformative. You’ll go to class — but you could also explore the timeless and historical landscape of the countries that you may not have the chance to visit on your own. Since 1987, International Studies Abroad (ISA) has provided college students the opportunity to explore the world. We offer high- quality education abroad programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific which are bound to turn your dreams into possibilities with unbeatable value.

Popular Subject Areas Business, Media Studies, Psychology & Liberal Arts Location London Host University University of Westminster At the heart of London, the University of Westminster was founded in 1838 and has been teaching international students for over 175 years. You can study psychology, politics, international relations, and social sciences. The University has four campuses: three in London’s West End and one in the northwest borough of Harrow. The university features small student-to-teacher scale, creating an enriching atmosphere for you. The university offers a wide variety of traditional and progressive courses as well as theory and practical courses in the field of media, arts and design. Since it is located in the heart of this international and cosmopolitan city, the University of Westminster provides a truly British experience.

Term Spring 1 2025 Program Dates Jan 7, 2025- May 17, 2025 Program Length Semester Application Deadline Oct 10, 2024 Forms And Payment Deadline Oct 15, 2024 Credit 60-80 UK Credits Eligibility 2.70 Minimum GPA Cost $25,750

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We’ve partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to help you overcome common study abroad challenges by adding ASU online courses to your ISA program. With more than 2,100 online courses to choose from, ISA minimizes academic challenges, like major requirements, so you can make the most of your experience abroad.

1. What is special about the University of Westminster?

A．A long history.

B．Diverse subjects.

C．Small classes.

D．Traditional campuses.

2. When can you apply for the Spring 1, 2025 program?

A．Oct 7, 2024.

B．Oct 11, 2024.

C．Jan 15, 2025.

D．May 10, 2025.

3. How does ISA address the study abroad problems?

A．By removing academic burdens.	B．Through innovative cooperation.
C．Through abundant online courses.	D．By increasing major requirements.

2 . People today are much cleverer than they were in previous generations. A study of 72 countries found that average IQs rose by 2.2 points per decade between 1948 and 2020. This stunning change is known as the Flynn Effect after James Flynn, the scientist who first noticed it. Flynn was initially confused by his discovery. It took millions of years for the brain to evolve. How could it improve so rapidly over just a few decades?

The answer is largely that people were becoming better nourished and mentally stimulated. Just as muscles need food and exercise to grow strong, the brain also needs the right nutrients and activity to develop. Kids today are much less likely to be malnourished (营养不良的) than they were in past decades, and more likely to go to school. Yet there is no room for satisfaction. In poor and middle-income countries, many children are still too ill-fed to reach the cognitive potential.

The world grows enough food, but several obstacles stop nutrients getting into young brains. One is war. Families sheltering around cannot risk out to plant or harvest, and some governments intentionally starve certain regions into submission. Another is disease. Hungry children fall sick more often, and the energy they spend battling bugs cannot be devoted to growing brains. Poverty is also a big part of the problem. But global data from UNICEF, an aid agency, show that although half the children with very restricted diets (including no more than two food groups) are indeed from poor families, the other half are not. Other factors, such as poor eating habits, are to blame as well. Research about how to overcome the obstacles is needed.

Some argue that human intelligence will matter less as people entrust (委托) their thinking to artificial intelligence. To assume this would be as foolish as betting 100 years ago that the invention of the car would make it unnecessary to walk. In the workplace, human intelligence and AI will probably assist each other. And brains are for the joy of thinking, as well as earning money. Steven Pinker of Harvard University calls human intelligence “a tailwind in life”, helping people adapt rationally to new challenges or a changing environment. For a modest price, the next generation can have a stronger tailwind. It would not only be wrong to refuse them the tailwind. It would be stupid.

1. What can we learn about the Flynn Effect?

A．Average IQs have risen fast in the past decades.	B．Intelligence has been stable across generations.
C．People now are as intelligent as their ancestors.	D．Better education leads to improved physical health.

2. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?

A．The Flynn Effect has reached its peak.	B．Global problems continue despite IQ gains.
C．Society values human intelligence less.	D．Malnutrition is merely a result of poverty.

3. What does the author think of artificial intelligence?

A．Useless.

B．Unique.

C．Beneficial.

D．Ineffective.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Stages of IQ Development	B．Secrets to Rising IQs Worldwide
C．Insights Into Global IQ Trend	D．Influence of the Flynn Effect

3 . Last July 26, at around 11 p. m., an emergency message on the Facebook page caught Callie Clemens’ eye. A tiny black puppy had been spotted running across a road in Spring Branch. Howls had been heard from inside a nearby drain, so there was likely one puppy stuck down there.

Clemens drove to the scene. Once there, she heard desperate cries from underground echoing through the pipes. She grabbed a flashlight from her car and got down. “I was not expecting to go into the drain,” Clemens says. But puppies were down there. “Somebody’s got to do it.”

After lowering herself roughly 7 feet down the drain, Clemens crawled through a tunnel before reaching an area where she could crouch and search. “I heard splashing.” Clemens says. She pointed her flashlight and saw “two sets of eyes looking at me”. Then the dogs ran off. Around midnight, workers from the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) arrived and joined Clemens in the drain. They worked until 3 a. m., trying to track down the dogs. But they were not able to find the two dogs that Clemens had seen.

Clemens was not about to give up. Although venturing down a storm drain is terrifying, Clemens says, “It would never resonate with me to know that I left an animal in there to starve and suffer.” She went home for a few hours of sleep, then went straight back to the drain, joined by several volunteers, including a local engineer who drew a map of the drain system.

After several hours of searching, they finally found one tiny black pup. However, one dog was still left underground. Clemens climbed down the storm drain several more times to look for it, even leaving food, some of which had been eaten. But the fact that Clemens had stopped hearing the dog’s howls made her confident that the puppy found its way out.

1. Why did Callie Clemens drive to the scene?

A．To save a puppy.	B．To explore a tunnel.
C．To control a noise.	D．To fix a pipe.

2. What made Callie Clemens decide to go into the drain again?

A．The interest in drain system.	B．The encouragement from workers.
C．Her sympathy for animals.	D．Her curiosity about the puppies.

3. What convinced her that the other dog escaped?

A．The untouched food.	B．The hand- drawn map.
C．The disappearance of barks.	D．The message from volunteers.

4. Which of the following words can best describe Callie Clemens?

A．Kind and determined.	B．Brave and demanding.
C．Smart and encouraging.	D．Honest and adventurous.

4 . If you’ve never slept in socks, you might want to give it a try.

Sleeping in socks helps to regulate your body temperature, which can lead to falling asleep faster, waking up less, and sleeping in later, according to research. When your core body temperature is regulated, it makes for better sleep, sleep disorders specialist Breus said.

Temperature plays a role in quality sleep. A drop in core body temperature signals to the body that it’s time to sleep and occurs alongside the release of melatonin — the sleep hormone. Experts suggest keeping your bedroom between 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit for ample sleep.

Wearing socks and sleeping in a cool room could be the perfect pairing for a high quality night of rest. If you wear socks to sleep, ensure they aren’t so tight that they restrict blood flow, wrote Breus. It’s important the socks are comfortable so they don’t become a sleep distraction. Breus also suggested they be made of breathable fabric s like cotton, linen, or bamboo. And you should opt for a fresh, clean pair, not the ones you wore all day, sleep therapist Michelle Drerup said.

While sleeping in socks is worth a try to get better rest, it’s not a cure-all. If you feel a sensory overload sleeping in socks, research suggests that putting your feet in a warm water bath before bed can give a similar effect. Also, socks aren’t a treatment for insomnia or other sleep problems — you should talk to a medical professional for ongoing issues. And people with circulation (循环) issues should not sleep with socks without talking to their doctor first. Besides, there are other ways to step up your sleep routine, and wake up better rested.

1. What can be inferred from Breus’s opinions?

A．Core body temperature depends on socks.	B．Comfortable socks are a sleep cure- all.
C．A better night rest improves blood flow.	D．The selection of socks is significant.

2. What does the phrase “a sensory overload” in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．A complete relaxation.	B．A strong stimulation.
C．A sense of security.	D．A sense of relief.

3. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The function of sleeping in socks.	B．The body temperature in sleep.
C．Melatonin’s role in sleep.	D．Methods to regulate sleep.

4. What will be talked about next in the passage?

A．The necessity of medical consultations.	B．Additional ways to improve sleep quality.
C．The choice of suitable sleepwear materials.	D．The impact of room temperature on sleep patterns.

5 . Almost every kid has eaten a Hershey chocolate bar. But do you know the founder of the chocolate empire, Milton Hershey?

In 1872, at age 14, Milton took a ______ at Royer’s Ice Cream Parlor in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At 19, he started his first company in Philadelphia, selling taffy. He loved to ______ with candy recipes and soon came up with a soft, chewy caramel (焦糖) that proved to be a big ______. Things went well for the company for a while, but Milton gradually found it hard to deal with ______ competition. In the year he turned 24, his company collapsed.

______, Hershey tried again in Denver, Chicago, and New York. However, his businesses in these cities all ______ bankruptcy (破产). If ______ is the best teacher, young Milton Hershey could argue that he had earned a ______.

Some people in the same situation might have ______. Not Milton Hershey. He went back to Lancaster and ______ a new enterprise — the Lancaster Caramel Company. This time, Milton got it right. Having learned much from his earlier mistakes, Milton and his new company ______ quickly. At the 1893 Columbian Exposition, he discovered chocolate- making equipment, ______ him to purchase a full set and shift focus to chocolate. In 1894, he opened his first chocolate factory in Derry Church, which was ______ and has been known as Hershey ever since.

He was to ______ what Henry Ford was to automobiles and Steve Jobs was to computers. He ______ a luxury for the few into a treat for the masses.

1.

A．chance

B．job

C．break

D．look

2.

A．experiment

B．compare

C．stick

D．part

3.

A．accident

B．mistake

C．hit

D．reward

4.

A．fair

B．academic

C．exciting

D．growing

5.

A．Astonished

B．Alarmed

C．Unaffected

D．Uninterested

6.

A．gave rise to

B．recovered from

C．dealt with

D．ended up in

7.

A．failure

B．life

C．time

D．reflection

8.

A．reputation

B．living

C．fortune

D．degree

9.

A．quit

B．recovered

C．won

D．insisted

10.

A．expanded

B．bought

C．launched

D．found

11.

A．advanced

B．crashed

C．separated

D．globalized

12.

A．qualifying

B．signaling

C．inspiring

D．appointing

13.

A．defined

B．described

C．rebuilt

D．renamed

14.

A．enterprises

B．chocolates

C．facilities

D．recipes

15.

A．transformed

B．divided

C．integrated

D．introduced

6 . The experience of modern life is a constant stream of reviews where criticism is common, which makes us struggle both to give and receive it gracefully.     1    

It’s not personal (even when it’s personal).

When criticized, we often make it personal in two ways.     2     Additionally, we interpret criticism as a reflection of our inborn abilities rather than our actions. This tendency, observed even in young children, can lead to reduced self-esteem, mood, and persistence. To settle it, adopting a mindset that separates the feedback from the person giving it can help maintain objectivity and resilience (适应力) in the face of criticism.

    3    

Once you depersonalize criticism in this way, you can start to see it for what it is: a rare glimpse into what outsiders think about your performance, and thus a potential opportunity to correct course and improve. Studies indicate that actively engaging with feedback improves academic outcomes. If this doesn’t come easily to you, consider forming a critics’ circle with trusted peers to exchange honest feedback and enhance resilience.

Make criticism a gift, never a weapon.

We all have to give criticism from time to time.     4     Research suggests five key elements for providing constructive feedback: the care of the receiver in mind; respectful delivery; good intentions; a pathway to improvement; and appropriate targeting of the receiver’s needs.

Praise in public, criticize in private.

    5     He used it to motivate players. Research confirms its effectiveness: public praise boosts motivation by 9%, while private criticism increases motivation by 11% compared to public settings.

A．View criticism as objective feedback.

B．Treat criticism like secret information.

C．We shifts the focus from emotion to analysis.

D．Therefore, we should approach criticism positively.

E．This rule is credited to the football coach Vince Lombardi.

F．We may naturally analyze the critic rather than the criticism.

G．The key to criticizing is to remember it is intended to help, not harm.

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Both of my parents have taught me the values of service and compassion from a young age. Growing up, they both chose service professions — my mother as a dedicated nurse and my father as a passionate teacher. They not only worked tirelessly in their respective fields but also spent their nights and weekends volunteering, emphasizing the importance of helping others in need. Their dedication and selflessness gave me a lesson that a life dedicated to serving others is one that is truly fulfilling and meaningful.

Inspired by their examples, I pursued a career in medicine, becoming a physician. For the past 11 years, I have been working closely with the homeless community, providing them with much needed medical care and support. It has been a challenging yet rewarding journey, as I witness firsthand the impact I can make on improving the lives of those who are often overlooked and marginalized (被边缘化).

And my commitment to these things is the spirit that I have passed to my son. I am a proud mother to a boy who shares my enthusiasm for adventures as well as the love for others. He is an enthusiastic bike riders, and I have always encouraged him to pursue his passion while instilling (灌输) in him the values of empathy and kindness.

I vividly remember his first biking race, where he fearlessly took the lead and even managed to catch some air with his daring jumps. It was an exhilarating moment for him, and I couldn’t have been prouder. However, it was the last moment in the race that surprised me that day.

As the race progressed, competitors were approaching the finishing line. My son was still in the lead during the race, with the second-place rider closely behind him. Suddenly, the rider behind him crashed, flying off his bike. The sound of piercing screams filled the air.

注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Upon hearing this, my son stopped his bicycle and turned to look behind him.

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In the end, my son missed the chance to win the championship.

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10 . 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。

Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art,     1     (celebrate) worldwide for its lasting popularity, despite the fact     2     formal statistics on the number of practitioners are absent. Recognized by UNESCO on December 17, 2020     3     an Intangible Cultural Heritage, tai chi’s global appeal has only grown.

Guillaume Large, a 44-year-old from Bordeaux, France, turned to tai chi for     4     (recover) after a sports injury over 20 years ago. His passion for the art     5     (lead) him to establish an association in 2007, devoted to     6     (promote) Chinese culture in France through tai chi and language instruction.

In 2013, Large began studying under Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiangou Tai Chi School in Henan, China. Since then, he has annually brought French students to Chenjiangou     7     (deepen) their understanding of tai chi. Large’s efforts reflect a broader trend: a growing French fascination with Chinese culture,     8     he hopes will continue to strengthen.

Tai chi’s philosophy is rooted in the Tao Te Ching,     9     classic Chinese text. It emphasizes the balance of yin and yang, illustrating opposites that can transform into one another, challenging conventional     10     (belief) of strength and weakness. Large’s journey and the art of tai chi itself demonstrate this profound interaction of forces.