1 . International Application

The University of Cambridge welcomes applications from suitably qualified international students. We recognize the great academic and cultural value of a diverse student body. Admitting students from outside the UK allows us to seek talent from the widest possible pool.

Attracting so many talented international applicants means competition for places is fierce. However, academic achievement and potential remain the selection criteria for senior high school candidates.

The application process

The application process is the same for all applicants. Whilst much of the information presented on this website is focused on GCE, and A Levels, many other school and national examinations at an equal level are also acceptable.

All applications to UK universities are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS）, which operates on a pre-qualification basis where offers are made in advance of applicants achieving their final grades. Offer holders are finally confirmed or rejected once the results for the relevant qualifications are received.

UCAS will require applicants’ predicted grades. A predicted grade is the grade of qualification an applicant’s school believes they are likely to achieve, all things being well. These predicted grades are used during the admissions process to help the University understand each applicant’s potential.

For a step-by-step guide, please refer to our main Applying pages.
Application fee

Most international applicants are required to pay an application fee of £60. This is a standard charge that supports the administration of the application process and maintenance of the systems used in this process. See Terms and conditions of the application fee.

1. Why does the Cambridge university welcome overseas students?

A．They are foreigners.

B．They are more qualified than local students.

C．They will provide diversity for the campus.

D．They will be recognized by the UK government.

2. Which of the following is true about the application process?

A．Gaokao results can play a part.

B．International experience is a must.

C．An offer is the guarantee of admission.

D．Applicant’s school can predict the result.

3. Who would be the most likely target reader of the text?

A．A British twelfth grader.

B．A Hong Kong eleventh grader.

C．A student in Peking University.

D．A junior high school student from Beijing.

2 . Comparing college entrance exams, there are different needs for admission. The national college entrance examination, or gaokao, is known as the most competitive test for Chinese students. Do students in other countries also need to take a standardized test to get into university?

South Korea holds the College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) in November each year. The CSAT plays an important role in the country’s education. On test day, bus and subway frequency increases to make sure that students can get to the test sites in time.

Japan is trying to reform its standardized national college entrance exam. In January 2022, Common Test for University Admissions took the place of the National Center Test for University Admissions, which had been adopted since 1990. The new exam aims to put emphasis on the ability of students to discover and solve problems by themselves.

The American College Test(ACT) and Scholastic Assessment Test(SAT) are the two main college entrance exams taken by students in the US. While SAT tests a student’s ability to learn, the ACT tests a student’s educational development. Both tests normally take place seven times throughout the year. Students can retake the exams for a better score.

In the UK, there’s no standardized test for college admission. Instead, each college has their own admission criteria. These criteria often only include submission of transcripts(成绩单) and participation in an interview. Yet, there are subject-specific exams used by some colleges.

1. What is the purpose of the new test in Japan?

A．To improve students’ learning environments.

B．To assess students’ educational backgrounds.

C．To assist more students in getting high scores.

D．To test students’ thinking and practical abilities.

2. What can American students do if they want a better university?

A．Take entrance exams repeatedly.

B．Have only one chance to be tested.

C．Sit a lot of subject-specific exams.

D．Meet each college’s admission criteria.

3. In which country do colleges hold their own entrance exams based on the text?

A．South Korea.

B．Japan.

C．America.

D．The UK.

3 . The CAUSE Leadership Academy (CLA) for students is a paid nine-week internship (实习) program that connects college undergraduates to communities through local political experiences and prepares them to lead and advocate for the civic engagement.

General Information:

·Program Duration: June 24th, 2024 — August 23rd, 2024

·Location and Time Commitment: CLA will be an in-person, full-time program (5 days per week, about 40 hours per week).

·Payment: Each intern will receive $4,000 upon satisfactory completion of the program.

Program Goals:

·To gain new skills and knowledge

·To deepen understanding of issues that impact the local community

·To explore civic leadership career paths

·To develop professional experience and skills to be effective in political advocacy and campaign support

Program Components:

·Interns will work together to develop a project.

·Interns will be placed in a public, private, or non-profit host office.

·Interns will learn about and support civic engagement efforts with their Host Office.

·Interns will develop leadership skills and expand understanding of civic engagement.

Requirements for the applicants:

·Have a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0

·Be a current student with at least one year of college completed or a recent college graduate

·Be able to actively participate in all major events

For full consideration, applicants must ensure both Application and Letter of Recommendation are received by Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

1. The program aims to help participants _______.

A．lead political campaigns	B．make high academic achievements
C．choose civic leadership career paths	D．deepen understanding of civic issues

2. CLA will provide interns _______.

A．a training online	B．a project to finish individually
C．a leader position in a Host Office	D．a $ 4,000 payment for great work

3. Which is a requirement for the applicants?

A．Participating in all events.	B．Having a GPA no less than 3.0.
C．Applying after January 28th, 2024.	D．Being a current high school student.

4 . Last July, I visited Cambridge, a historical university town in England. It is well known that Cambridge University is one of the best universities in the world, but few people know its unique university system. The trip made me know more about the school. It turned out so different from what I had expected!

At Cambridge, there are 31 colleges. These colleges are places where students live, enjoy entertainment, study at libraries and use leisure equipment. Once you enter a college, it becomes your community. Each college is different in terms of places, equipment and atmosphere (氛围). This is why, when applying to Cambridge, applicants (申请人) take great care to choose the right college for themselves. Sometimes, it is just a matter of whether it “feels right” for you.

I also had the chance to visit their Museum of Classical Archaeology (考古学). For someone who is crazy about classics (经典), Cambridge is the perfect place to come and learn from their museums. Classics have been interesting me since I was a kid, and I have developed a deep love for Greek mythology (神话) in comic books. In most museums that Cambridge has, it is easy to find exhibits (展品) that enable you to gain knowledge in any area of interest. There is a museum for almost everything you can think of, including earth sciences, art and — of course — classics.

If you ever have the chance to visit Cambridge, I would suggest visiting their museums as part of your trip. Not only would you be able to immerse yourself in the studying atmosphere, but you could enjoy the wonderful exhibits each museum offers.

1. How did the writer learn more about Cambridge University according to the passage?

A．By reading books.	B．By visiting it.
C．By watching TV.	D．By surfing the Internet.

2. Why should applicants be careful about choosing the right college?

A．Students have different interests.	B．Not all colleges are open to them.
C．The colleges are similar to each other.	D．Each college is different in its own way.

3. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The writer’s deep interest in classics.

B．The great advantages of visiting Cambridge’s museums.

C．The large collection of exhibits in Cambridge’s museums.

D．The writer’s visit to the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

4. Which of the following words can be used to replace the underlined word “immerse” in the last paragraph?

A．Put.

B．Teach.

C．Value.

D．Dress.

5 . Here are four universities in Munich, Germany that offer free tuition for their students.

Technical University of Munich(TUM)

This university is the best technical university in Germany. It was established in 1868 by King Ludwig Ⅱ. The university was renamed Technische Universitat München in 1970. Its alumni(校友)have several Nobel Prize winners, including Konrad Emil Bloch for Medicine or Physiology and Robert Huber for Chemistry. This university offers undergraduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Technology and others.

Munich University of Applied Sciences(MUAS)

Established in 1971, the university is the biggest university of applied science in Bavaria. Its establishment was the result of seven colleges of higher education joining together. It offers a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in different subjects. It also works with around 200 different educational institutions around the world.

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich(LMUM)

This is a public university established by the Duke Ludwig IX of Bavaria-Landshut in 1472. It was renamed its present name in honor of the founder of the university by King Maximilian I. The university counts several famous personalities among its alumni, including Pope Benedict XVI, 2005 Nobel Prize winner in physics Theodor W. Hansch, and Nobel Prize-winning novelist Thomas Mann.

University of Television and Film Munich(UT&FM)

Established in 1966, the university is one of the most famous film schools in Germany. It has strict guidelines when it comes to the admission of students. Some of the alumni of the university have received the Academy Award. Among the better-known alumni is Florian Henkel von Donnersmarck, who won an Academy Award in 2007 for The Lives of Others.

1. What is special about Munich University of Applied Sciences?

A．It is the biggest university in Germany.

B．It focuses on training talents of science.

C．It has some Nobel Prize winners in its alumni.

D．It was founded by combining several colleges.

2. Who graduated from University of Television and Film Munich?

A．Pope Benedict XVI.	B．Florian Henkel von Donnersmarck.
C．Konrad Emil Bloch.	D．Thomas Mann.

3. Which university has the longest history?

A．TUM.

B．MUAS.

C．LMUM.

D．UT&FM.

6 . This is a page from a college information handbook. It tells you where you can find various college services and facilities.

WHERE TO FIND HELP IN THE COLLEGE

Here is the location of some important college services and facilities.

Rooms numbered 100-130 are on the first floor and those numbered 200-300 on the second floor of the main college block.

Student Services Centre                  114

The staff members are available to advise on career choice and applications for higher education.

Accommodation Office                    115

Mrs J Wardle is available each afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 to help students with problems relating to housing.

Medical Room                           119

Mrs Wright, the college nurse, is available each morning from 9:30 to 12:00 a.m. The college doctor is in attendance on Wednesday mornings.

Sports Office                                207

Mr B Murie can provide information about sporting and keep-fit activities.

Student Union Office                    222

A range of services and advice (travel,party etc.) are provided.

Food Service                                127

Mr G Nun is the manager and will do his best to help if you require special diet.

Library                                        215

Besides books this also has photocopying (复印), video, audio-visual and computing facilities.

Self Access Language Learning Centre       203

Students can attend on a drop-in basis from 9:00 a.m.to 4:15 p.m.

1. Where should you go for help if you fail to find a place to live in?

A．Room 115.

B．Room 207.

C．Room 222.

D．Room 119.

2. If you would like to search for some information on the Internet, you can go to        .

A．Food Service

B．Student Services Centre

C．Library

D．Medical Room

3. It can be learned from the information handbook that        .

A．a (预订) is necessary in the Self Langunge Learning Centre

B．a foreign student may go to Room 127 to ask for a supply of some special food

C．the college nurse is available for some time after noon

D．students can do some sports in Room 207

7 . As a public research university in the USA, our mission is the creation, dissemination (传播), preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. Here is something that you need to know to have a clearer understanding about University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Awards and Honors

With 16 Nobel laureates, 15 MacArthur fellows, 120 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships and more Olympic medals than most universities, our university has become a household name with academic and athletic brilliance. Because of this storied history, it’s easy to imagine that we’ve been around forever, when in fact, our university turned its 100th anniversary in 2019. We are just getting started the beginning of the story.

Community Engagement and Impact

The global city of Los Angeles is a dynamic environment for building and testing dreams. People come here because they want to make the world a better place and they find support in our mission, values and community. Their passion becomes a public service to the city, the state and the world.

Experience Major and Minor Discoveries

If you’re not sure of a major yet, don’t worry. Many freshmen change their major while at our university. Thanks to the width of our top-ranked academic program and our cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) approach, you’ll have endless opportunities to find your path. And our 10-week quarter system lets you sample a multitude of subjects and classes.

Freshmen generally decide on a major by the end of their sophomore year (大二学年). Transfer students who declare a major when applying must satisfy lower-level course requirements. You may be able to add a minor in an area that interests you.

1. How many years does UCLA have by 2023?

A．102.

B．103.

C．104.

D．105.

2. What is the benefit from community engagement of UCLA?

A．Getting support from community engagement.	B．Strengthening family connections.
C．Improving the city’s reputation.	D．Developing leadership.

3. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A．Sophomores can choose their major.

B．The university has few majors to choose.

C．The students are not allowed to add any minor.

D．The freshmen have no options to choose their major.

8 . Skating School

Welcome to Northwell Health Ice Center Skating School, the best skating school on Long Island. Our programs are for all ages and levels; for skaters who simply want to skate for fun or hope to achieve the Olympic dream. Our coaching staff (全体职工) includes national and international coaches. All of them are members of the Professional Skaters Association (职业花样滑冰协会) and are trying their best to provide our skaters with a safe and fun environment.

Below you will find detailed information to help you have a fun and successful skating experience at Northwell Health Ice Center.

PROGRAM

Developed by Learn to Skate USA, our programs include basic through advanced levels.

ARRIVAL

Please try to arrive 15 minutes early. Go to the group class desk in the hall to check in.

SKATE RENTAL (租费)

Skate rentals are $5. 00.

ATTIRE (服装)

Proper attire is important. The skating school recommends gloves and a warm sweater. Please wear no snowsuits or ski jackets. Helmets are required and all skaters must provide their own.

PARENTS

Professionals are not allowed to speak to parents during class time. If you have a problem, please speak to someone in the skating school office, and they will be happy to help you. Parents are NEVER allowed to step on the ice during group lessons.

REFUNDS (退款)

There will be no refunds after registration (注册).

MAKEUP CLASSES

Only one makeup class is allowed and that class must be made up on a different day within the twelve-week classes.

For more information, please call 516-441-0070 or contact Valerie Murray at valerie.murray@newyorkislanders.com.

1. What do we know about the skating school?

A．It accepts students of all ages.

B．It has a staff of all native coaches.

C．It designs its own skating programs.

D．It requires students to wear ski jackets.

2. Which of the following is allowed?

A．Students’ going to school without skates.

B．Students’ attending classes without helmets.

C．Parents’ talking to coaches during class time.

D．Parents’ stepping on the ice during class time.

3. You can contact Valerie Murray when you want to _______.

A．get refunds	B．make up a class
C．ask for the price	D．check in for a group class

9 . 2022 Best Global Universities in Europe

These four top global universities in Europe have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings. Each institution was evaluated based on its research performance around the world.

University of Oxford

The date of the University of Oxford’s founding maybe traced back to at least 1096. Oxford is located around 60 miles northwest of London, and around 45 percent of its student body is made up of graduate students. Research at Oxford takes place in all four of its academic divisions: humanities; mathematical, physical and life sciences; medical sciences; and social sciences.

University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge, located around 60 miles north of London, traces its history back to 1209. Cambridge contains 31 residential colleges, which are-responsible for admitting undergraduate and graduate students; three colleges Lucy Cavendish College, Murray Edwards College and Newnham College—are women-only.

University College London

University College London, or UCL, is a public institution that was founded in 1826. UCL is based in central London, though it also has branch campuses in Qatar and Australia. It has exchange and research agreements as well as other types of partnerships with universities around the world, for example, Zhejiang University in China.

Imperial College London

Imperial College London was founded in 1907.The university was previously a college of the University of London and became an independent institution in 2007. The university's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme each year sends around 400 students to partner universities in different countries to conduct hands-on research: for a minimum of eight weeks during the summer break.

1. Which university has the longest history?

A．University of Oxford.	B．University of Cambridge.
C．University College London.	D．Imperial College London.

2. What is special about the University of Cambridge?

A．It is located in the south of London.	B．It has women-only colleges.
C．It usually admits postgraduates.	D．I towns four academic divisions.

3. What maybe a reason for students to choose Imperial College London?

A．Studying in the city center	B．Experiencing the life in Qatar.
C．Having eight weeks off annually.	D．Participating in practical studies.

10 . Summerhill School

If you travel 140 kilometers north of London to England’s east coast, you’ll find an unusual boarding school called Summerhill in a large 19th century building with about a hundred students aged between 5 and 18. The school has its own library, theater, sports and playing fields. What makes the school different, however, is the way it treats its students. It is a free school. Students have the right to choose when to attend class, to vote on school rules and to decide whether to take classes and exams. If they prefer going for a walk in the countryside instead of having maths, that’s OK: they will not receive any punishments.

This may sound like a new and revolutionary idea for a school, but, actually, Summerhill first opened in the 1920s. Back in the 1920s, society believed that children were immature and irresponsible and that the only way to educate them was to be strict. Children had to wear school uniforms, be silent and never ask questions. Schools regularly used physical punishment when students broke the school rules. There were too many rules, so it was difficult not to get into trouble. This way of teaching was contrary to the idea of the founder of the school, A.S. Neil. He wanted a school where children were free to make decisions and give opinions. His philosophy was that if you are able to be responsible for yourself, you’ll make decisions that are good for others. He believed all crimes and wars only happened because people were unhappy, so he created a school where children were free to be happy.

Nowadays, the rules in state secondary schools are less strict than they were a hundred years ago, but the pressure on students to work hard and to do well is greater than ever before. But this is not the case at Summerhill, where students are free to develop their imagination and personalities.

Interestingly, however, some things are soon going to change at Summerhill, Neil’s daughter, Ms. Readhead, took over his place after he died in 1973. She said she would introduce more discipline because the children were spoiled and overprotected by parents. In her opinion, children need to learn how to organize their lives themselves instead of depending on their parents.

1. Which of the following statements about Summerhill is not true?

A．It’s by the sea or not far from the seaside.

B．It’s possible to have meals at the school.

C．The school building is modern and unusual.

D．Both teachers and students stay at the school.

2. According to the passage, which one of the following “rights” do children at Summerhill have?

A．They can choose their teachers.	B．They can choose not to do any exams.
C．They can have classes outside if they want.	D．They can vote for their favorite classes.

3. In what way are modern state schools different from Summerhill today?

A．Their students spend more time discussing ideas than at Summerhill.

B．They don’t expect their students to do as well in exams as the ones in Summerhill.

C．Their students certainly won’t work as hard as those at Summerhill.

D．Their students are under a lot more pressure to do well in exams.

4. Which of the following best describes the “philosophy” of Summerhill School?

A．Young people need loving, kind, helpful parents.

B．Young people need adults to give them a good example.

C．Young people need the freedom to learn by themselves.

D．Young people need to have lots of interesting things to do.