1 . There are many scholarships rewarding particular talents, so just find the right one that works for you.

■Spirit of Giving Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2021

Award Amount: $1,000

Overview: It is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics: How have you advanced the spirit of giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your present education allow you to be of service to others?

■Ocean Awareness Contest

Deadline: June 15, 2021

Award Amount: Up to $1,500

Overview: It is open to students between the ages of 11 and 18. Students are invited to learn about the climate crisis and its impact on oceans, discover solutions and create work that explores hope in action.

Submissions are accepted in visual art, film, music, or poetry.

■Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Deadline: September 19, 2021

Award Amount: $25,000

Overview: Essay contest on Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged. There are 59 prizes, and first prize is $25,000! To enter, submit an 800 to 1,600word essay on one of the specific topics about the novel, which can be viewed on the scholarship provider’s website.

■Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2021

Award Amount: $20,000

Overview: It is a scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors, who are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be expecting completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and planning to pursue a degree at a postsecondary institution.

1. What is required to win Spirit of Giving Scholarship?

A．Students aged from 11 to 18.	B．The capacity to lead and serve.
C．Submitting an essay.	D．Applying for it before October 31, 2021.

2. Which scholarship is suitable for Jackson who likes reading and writing?

A．Spirit of Giving Scholarship.	B．Ocean Awareness Contest.
C．Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest.	D．CocaCola Scholars Program Scholarship.

3. Who are CocaCola Scholars Program Scholarship designed for?

A．Those studying in college.	B．Those to graduate from high school.
C．Those with a high school diploma.	D．Those in postsecondary institutions.

2 . Kings Camps

About Our Camps

Kings Camps is part of the Kings Active Foundation and is devoted to helping young people reach their potential. We provide sports camps and summer camps at over 40 places across the UK for children aged 4-17. We bring together the very best parts of sports and holiday clubs to provide friendship, fun and exciting adventures for young people from the UK and around the world.

Why Choose Kings Camps

※Creative, inspiring camps: We have a strong belief that sport has an important role to play in a happy childhood and our not-for-money state enables us to provide some places and invest in new and creative ways to inspire.

※Learn important life skills: Kings Camps prepare children with important life skills and an understanding that being active is important to health and well-being.

※International students are welcome: We welcome children from outside of the UK who will make friends here by communicating with kids from different backgrounds, but we do require that they at least understand English to make sure of their safety and that of others, and of course their enjoyment.

Comments

Ryan has enjoyed every part. When we’ve asked about his day, he’s said it was “amazing and fantastic”. All the staff are extremely friendly, enthusiastic and have a true belief in what they are doing.

— Tracy Lee

Fantastic & friendly staff! It’s an action-packed week of multiple sports. My sweetheart made new friends, overcame swimming fears & came away more confident too! I cannot recommend it enough!

— Kay Court

1. What does Kings Camps aim to do?

A．Mix sports and holiday clubs.

B．Get kids to play outdoors.

C．Provide adventurous and challenging camps.

D．Encourage kids to develop their potential.

2. What is necessary for international students?

A．Awareness of safety.

B．Love for media.

C．Basic English ability.

D．Good communicating skills.

3. Who probably made the comments?

A．Parents.

B．Teachers.

C．Campers.

D．Staff.

3 . Boston University was always my dream，but when it came to making the decision，I had to be sure that I was confident in my choice. Boston University drew me in for several reasons—its perfect location in the heart of Boston，its strong education programs，and the comfortable community. One special thing that set Boston University apart from my other college options was that I could be placed in the classroom to experience teaching in my freshman year. I had wanted to be a teacher for as long as I could remember，after all.

After just six short weeks,I was absolutely confident that I made the right choice to attend Boston University. At Boston University,I attended an education program—ED 100. Each Wednesday，I went to Bowman Elementary School to help in a fifth grade classroom.

Although I was a secondary education major,working with fifth graders was very memorable. One of my weekly tasks was to lead a reading group of about five students. It was tiring，but I fully enjoyed getting to know their strengths (长处) and a little bit about each student apart from their studies.

As the weeks went on，I found myself further involved in (参与) more classroom activities，often helping students one by one or in small groups. The students never stopped amazing me—they were always ready to take part in class activities and share their ideas. For each class，I usually spent a long time preparing it. I also loved learning from other teachers，and taking note of their excellent teaching skills，some of which I hoped to use in my own classroom.

The program—ED 100 has even further confirmed (确认) my desire to become an educator. I have passion to work with children. I can’t wait to have my own classroom of students. I’m so happy that I’ve made the right decision to choose Boston University.

1. What attracted the author most about Boston University?

A．Being in the center of the city.

B．Having a comfortable community.

C．Allowing her to teach in the first year.

D．Offering strong education programs.

2. What did the author think of her teaching at Bowman Elementary School?

A．It was quite relaxing.

B．It was a bit disappointing.

C．It was full of difficulties.

D．It was a pleasant experience.

3. What did the author say about her students?

A．They were very active in class.

B．They always tried to surprise her.

C．They helped her gain new teaching skills.

D．They showed a talent for studying languages.

4. Which of the following words can best describe the author?

A．Courageous and clever.

B．Helpful and hard­working.

C．Creative and kind.

D．Strict and careful.

4 . In January, 2021, the ice-making work on the ”Ice Ribbon“, a landmark venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, was completed.

In the Winter Olympics, where races can be won or lost by a small time gap, tiny imperfections in the ice can make all the differences. ”It’s not just a hunk of ice like you’d normally think of, like ice cubes sitting in your freezer,“ told Kenneth Golden, a U. S. mathematician who studies the structures of ice. ”It’s a much more fascinating and complex substance than people would normally think.“

The first step for building any ice rink is to purify the water to remove dissolved solids like salts and minerals. Such impurities don’t fit in the regular hexagonal(六边形的)structure of ice that forms as water freezes. The purer the water, the more consistent the ice surface.

In addition to the need for excellence in the raw materials of ice-making, technology is also very important, As one of the most advanced technologies for winter sports venues, a carbon dioxide cooling technology has been applied on a large scale for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. CO₂ , is not new when it comes to ice-making. However, it has been gradually replaced by the man-made refrigerant, like Freon.

With increasing attention toward climate change, the old refrigerant has come into use again. As an element of the atmosphere, CO₂, doesn’t damage the ozone layer. Although CO₂ is a greenhouse gas, its greenhouse effect is much lower than that of other synthetic refrigerants. The Winter Olympics venues adopted CO₂ instead of Freon as a refrigerant in ice-making, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions greatly.

”We believe these technological innovations will bring Beijing 2022 to spectators all over the world in a more impressive way.“ told Gao Bo from the Media Operations Department of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

1. What is the result of impurities in water for ice-making?

A．The water isn’t able to freeze completely.

B．The quality of the ice will be affected.

C．The ice surface will be more consistent.

D．It’s likely for athletes to fall on the ice.

2. Why has CO₂ cooling technology been applied for the Winter Olympic Games?

A．It’s the most advanced technology for ice-making.

B．CO2 is more efficient than other refrigerants.

C．CO2 is more environmentally friendly than Freon.

D．CO2 has already existed in the atmosphere.

3. What is Gao Bo’s attitude to CO₂ being applied to ice-making?

A．Unclear.

B．Opposed.

C．Doubtful.

D．Favorable.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．The Beijing Winter Olympic Games Are Coming

B．Beneath Olympic Ice

C．The Use of Refrigerants in Olympic Games

D．The Structure of Ice

5 . 假定你是高中生李华，你在校园网上看到一则招募暑假英语夏令营志愿者的广告，请你写一封申请信要求参加。内容包括：
1. 提出申请
2. 自身的英语情况；
3. 相关经验；
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：英语夏令营 English Summer Camp
Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Li Hua and I’m a student in a high school.

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Yours,

Li Hua