1 . Discover Our Winter Camps This Season
Spaces EduAges 13-17 Years
Are you looking for an exciting and creative way to develop computer skills? Spaces Edu is the perfect course for students who want to bring their imaginations to life by coding(编码)their own VR projects. In this course, students will learn how to create 3D objects and will also learn how to collect information quickly, as well as how to share their creations online and experience them with VR headsets(头戴式耳机). This is an advanced course so some coding experience is necessary.
Necessary Life SkillsAges 12-13 Years
This course will offer important real-life skills for students which will prepare them for their university. Students will learn how to create their own detailed résumés(简历)as well as how to prepare for interviews so they are prepared and filled with confidence as they take the next steps in life.
French through Art & CultureAges 8-11 Years
Join us this spring as we travel in time through the richness of French music, people and colors. Each day, students will build their understanding of the language through a different way. As students become interested in French art and culture they will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
First StepsAges 7-12 Years
In this introductory course for beginners, students will learn the basics of computer in Python. The course will focus on learning Python programming and then using the knowledge and skills to create computer programs. Using an online learning platform(平台), students will be guided through their learning of Python basics. Students should bring their own computers.
1. Which camp is suitable for students who prepare for college life?A.French through Art & Culture. | B.Necessary Life Skills. |
C.Spaces Edu. | D.First Steps. |
A.Improve their French. | B.Travel in France. |
C.Organize an art show. | D.Create a 3D painting. |
A.They are perfect for beginners. | B.They are open to students aged 7. |
C.Computers will be used. | D.Free headsets will be provided. |
A.The restaurant used to be more crowded. |
B.The restaurant is closing now. |
C.The prices of the dishes are lower now. |
1. What do we learn from the conversation about Miss Rowling’s first book?
A.It was about a little animal. |
B.It took her six years to write. |
C.It was about a little girl and her pet. |
A.She knows how to write best-selling novels. |
B.She started writing when she was very young. |
C.She can make a living by doing what she likes. |
A.The woman’s age. | B.The woman’s weight. | C.The woman’s eating habits. |
6 . Healthy human skin is covered with bacteria (细菌) that are quick to settle in an open wound. To prevent these organisms from spreading through the body, which can permanently injure or kill a person, the infected wound may need to be cleaned and treated with antibiotics. Medical professionals typically identify infections by unwrapping and observing a wound or by swabbing (用拭子擦拭) it and conducting a laboratory test. But removing a wound dressing can slow down the healing process. Plus, observations are subjective, while swab tests take time and require that a patient be physically present.
To address these issues, some research teams are developing devices that sit under bandages and continuously monitor indirect signs of infection, such as changes in wound temperature or acidity. And scientists at the National University of Singapore have now created an even more direct infection sensor.
This sensor can detect an enzyme (酶) called DNase. The enzyme acts as a reliable infection indicator because disease-causing bacteria produce it in large amounts inside wounds, whereas bacteria on healthy skin do not—so testing for the substance reduces the chance of a false positive result. Furthermore, DNase builds up before other infection signs appear. The new alert system, nicknamed the“wireless infection detection on wounds” (WINDOW) sensor, was detailed in Science Advances.
WINDOWs enzyme-sensing parts rely on a material called DNAgel. There searchers developed a particular kind of DNAgel that remains stable in watery environments, such as the human body, but begins to break down in the presence of DNase. They connected this gel (凝胶) to a chip that senses when the gel responds by sending a signal to a smartphone.
Thus far, the team has exposed the DNAgel to wound swabs from 18 people’s wounds to see how much the material degraded in the presence of the bacteria. There searchers also used the device on six living lab mice whose wounds were exposed to the same bacterial species, and it successfully detected infections.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.The harm of common wounds. |
B.The treatment of infected wounds. |
C.The intervention on wound healing. |
D.The dilemma of infection observation. |
A.By comparing wound acidity. |
B.By detecting the DNase enzyme. |
C.By measuring the bacteria amount. |
D.By observing changes in wound color. |
A.It will cut down the length of infection-treating. |
B.It could reduce the cost of infection observation. |
C.It can monitor wounds continuously and remotely. |
D.It might help conduct laboratory tests on wounds. |
A.Innovations in Wound Infection Detection |
B.Removing the Dangers of Open Wounds |
C.Recognizing the Role of DNase in Healing |
D.Challenges in Wound Care and Treatment |
7 . Since the pre-historic times, man has had an urge to satisfy his needs. Be it hunger or shelter, he has always controlled the conditions to the best of his advantages.
If you are hungry, what do you do? Grab a piece of your favorite meal and stay quiet after that? Just like your stomach, your mind is hungry. But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your dream lover, your favorite star and many such silly things.
Actually, I had a problem in speaking English fluently, but as I read, I could improve significantly. I am still on the path of improvement to quench (止住) my thirst for satisfaction. So join me and give food for your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading.
A.This is nothing but creativity. |
B.Go, grab a book, and let me know. |
C.So it silently begins to focus on your needs and never lets itself grow. |
D.Hunger of the mind can be actually satisfied through extensive reading. |
E.You have numerous books which will answer all your “How to?” questions. |
F.Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas. |
G.This might be the reason why we humans are the most developed of all living species. |
8 . Zhao Yuan, who was a dance teacher, lost one leg in an accident at the age of 24.
In 2020, she set up an offline sales platform called Good and Fresh, which mainly sold goods produced by Zhao’s disabled friends.
She became a livestream host on social media platforms,
With the
A.Similarly | B.Especially | C.Eventually | D.Formally |
A.teaching | B.singing | C.learning | D.selling |
A.ask | B.search | C.pay | D.care |
A.In spite of | B.Rather than | C.Apart from | D.Due to |
A.tried | B.stopped | C.started | D.kept |
A.got over | B.picked out | C.put through | D.turned to |
A.exchanging | B.pushing | C.explaining | D.quitting |
A.leg | B.arm | C.finger | D.eye |
A.block | B.culture | C.job | D.rule |
A.disabled | B.intelligent | C.honest | D.humorous |
A.noticed | B.run | C.admired | D.expected |
A.loss | B.agreement | C.development | D.information |
A.proud | B.curious | C.afraid | D.shy |
A.surprise | B.attract | C.follow | D.train |
A.enjoyment | B.value | C.difference | D.registration |
9 . Apply for the 2024 –2025 School Year
We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.
Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024 - 2025 school year will be available late September with a January 22, 2024 deadline.
Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due.
Important DatesSeptember 2023 - March 2024 | Marist School admissions events |
Late September 2023 | Marist 2024 - 2025 application available in Ravenna |
October 2023 - January 2024 | Required SSAT testing |
December 3, 2023 | Open Heuse |
January 22, 2024 | Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due |
February 1, 2024 | Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due |
February 12, 2024 | Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application |
March 30, 2024 | AAAIS common notification date |
April 11, 2024 | Deadline to respond to offer of admission |
A.Students in all grades. | B.Students in 6th or 8th grades. |
C.Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades. | D.Parents of children in 7th to 9th grades. |
A.It deals with entry applications. | B.It promotes school management. |
C.It is accessible the whole school year. | D.It monitors the admissions process. |
A.August 30, 2023. | B.January 26, 2024. |
C.February 3, 2024. | D.March 30, 2024. |
10 . In a world that often feels fast-paced and restrained to routines, the desire for van (房车) life and mobile living has captured the hearts of many seeking an alternative lifestyle.
Liberation from Materialism
The confined space of a van encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where experiences are valued over possessions.
Exploration and Flexibility
The ability to follow adventure wherever it takes you is one of the most amazing aspects of living in a van. You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Minimal Ecological Footprint
Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience.
A.It’s thrilling to travel the world. |
B.Many van lifers tend to go green. |
C.Living in a van can often be more cost-effective. |
D.They’ll find a sense of freedom of constant exploration. |
E.The natural world becomes an essential part of your daily life |
F.Better yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living. |
G.The concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery. |