1 . Universities are institutions that teach a wide variety of subjects at advanced levels. They also carry out research work aimed__________ extending man’s knowledge of these subjects. The emphasis given to each of these functions ___________ from university to university, according to the views of the people in __________ and according to the resources available. The smaller and newer universities do not __________ the staff or equipment to carry out the __________ research projects possible in larger institutions. __________ most experts agree that some research activity is __________ to keep the staff and their students in __________ with the latest developments in their subjects.

Most students attend a university mainly to __________ the knowledge needed for their chosen __________ .Educationists believe that this aim should not be the__________ one. Universities have always aimed to produce men and women __________ judgment and wisdom as well as knowledge. For this reason, they __________ students to meet others with differing __________ and to read widely to __________ their understanding in many fields of study. __________ a secondary school course, a student should be interested enough in a subject to enjoy gaining knowledge for its own__________ . He should be prepared to __________ sacrifices to study his chosen __________ in depth. He should have an ambition to make some __________ contribution to man’s knowledge.

1.

A．at

B．by

C．to

D．in

2.

A．turns

B．ranges

C．moves

D．varies

3.

A．prospect

B．place

C．control

D．favor

4.

A．occupy

B．possess

C．involve

D．spare

5.

A．maximum

B．medium

C．virtual

D．vast

6.

A．But

B．As

C．While

D．For

7.

A．natural

B．essential

C．functional

D．optional

8.

A．coordination

B．accordance

C．touch

D．grasp

9.

A．acquire

B．accept

C．endure

D．ensure

10.

A．procession

B．profession

C．possession

D．preference

11.

A．typical

B．true

C．mere

D．only

12.

A．with

B．under

C．on

D．through

13.

A．prompt

B．provoke

C．encourage

D．anticipate

14.

A．histories

B．expressions

C．interests

D．curiosities

15.

A．broaden

B．lengthen

C．enforce

D．specify

16.

A．Amid

B．After

C．Over

D．Upon

17.

A．object

B．course

C．effect

D．sake

18.

A．take

B．make

C．suffer

D．play

19.

A．field

B．scope

C．target

D．goal

20.

A．radical

B．truthful

C．meaningful

D．initial

2 . Applying to Kents Hill High School is easy. Use this checklist to ensure a complete application.

Inquiring

If you have any questions, please fill out the inquiry form online and send it to the Admissions Office. To access the Inquiry Form, click here: Inquiry Form

Visiting and Interviewing

A personal interview is part of the interview process. During your visit you (and your family) will go on a student-guided tour of our campus and you will meet with a member of the Office of Admissions for an interview.

Visits take about two hours. If distance prevents a visit to Kents Hill, we can arrange for a SKYPE interview. You may schedule your tour and interview by calling the Office of Admissions at 207-685-1606.We look forward to welcoming you to the Hill.

Application

For the 2022-2023 school year, fill out our online application, complete the essays and parent essay and send the application to the school after paying the＄50 application fee. For our international applicants, the fee is＄100. If you are interested in applying for the current school year, please contact the Admissions Office.

Kents Hill School is providing Chinese applicants with an opportunity to participate in a face-to-face interview face-to-face interview in China.

Transcript (成绩单)

Fill out the Education Record Release Form and give it to the current school. We cannot process an application without a complete transcript your current school Provides.

Testing

Register for the SSA7 if you are an incoming (新一届的) freshman (recommended). These scores should be sent to Kents Hill School. The SSAT code for Kents Hill School is 4354. Click on this link to register: SSAT Registration

Register for the SAT if you just become a senior student (required). These scores should be sent to Kents Hill School. The SAT/CEEB code for Kents Hill School is 200520. Click on this link to register: SAT Registration

1. Kents Hill High School will arrange for a SKYPE interview if ________.

A．you are too busy to visit it in person

B．your family want to know something about it

C．you are far away from the school

D．the school is in session during your visit

2. To apply to Kents Hill High School next school year a Chinese student needs to do the following things EXCEPT________ .

A．pay the $100 application fee

B．fill out the online application

C．participate in a face-to-face interview

D．contact the Admissions Office

3. What must your current school do if you want to apply to Kents Hill High School?

A．Fill out the online applications.

B．Provide a complete transcript.

C．Register for the SSAT or SAT.

D．Contact the Admissions Office.

4. Which person of the following must register for the SAT?

A．Someone who studies—in a middle school but not a freshman.

B．Someone who is studying in Senior One in a high school.

C．Someone who has graduated from a high school.

D．Someone who wants to teach in Kents Hill School.

5. The text is mainly written to ________.

A．give a brief introduction to Kents Hill High School

B．tell us how to apply to Kents Hill High School

C．show us the history of   Kents Hill High School

D．guide students to visit   Kents Hill High School

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What courses does the school mainly offer?

A．Science.

B．English.

C．Business.

2. Who are the target students of the school?

A．Teenagers.

B．Young kids.

C．Adults.

3. Where will die exhibition be held?

A．In the school hall.

B．In the English garden.

C．In No.1 Teaching Building.

4. How can you contact the school?

A．By making a call.

B．By sending an email.

C．By writing a letter.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Whom is the speaker talking to?

A．Teachers.

B．New students.

C．Visitors.

2. What department is newly opened?

A．The English department.

B．The Chinese department.

C．The Russian department.

3. Where are the teachers in the English department mainly from?

A．England and America.

B．America and Australia.

C．America and Canada.

4. Which is the largest building in the college?

A．The main library.

B．The dining hall.

C．The English department building.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What subject does the speaker dislike most?

A．Russian.

B．History.

C．Literature.

2. How long do the classes last every day?

A．From 7:30 to 15:30.

B．From 8:30 to 15:30.

C．From 8:30 to 15:00.

3. What is the speaker going to do when she finishes school?

A．Study music.

B．Study abroad.

C．Help her father do business.

4. What does the speaker think of her teachers?

A．Hard to get on with.

B．Very strict.

C．Quite unkind.

6 . These universities in the United Kingdom have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings. Schools were evaluated based on their research performance and their ratings by members of the academic community around the world and within Europe. These are some of the top global universities in the United Kingdom.

the University of Edinburgh   United Kingdom / Edinburgh

#6 in Best Universities in the United Kingdom

#34 in Best Global Universities

The University of Edinburgh is a public institution that was funded in 1583. It is spread across five campuses in… CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

GLOBAL SCORE 77. 8

ENROLLMENT 32, 800

King’s College London   United Kingdom / London (U.K.)

#5 in Best Universities in the United Kingdom

#33 in Best Global Universities

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GLOBAL SCORE 77.9

ENROLLMENT 29, 240

University College London   United Kingdom / London (U.K.)

#3 in Best Universities in the United Kingdom

#12 in Best Global Universities

University College London, or UCL, is a public institution that was founded in 1826. It was the third university... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

GLOBAL SCORE 84.4

ENROLLMENT 36, 900

Imperial College London   United Kingdom /London (U.K.)

#4 in Best Universities in the United Kingdom

#13 in Best Global Universities

Imperial College London is a public institution that was founded in 1907. The university was previously a college of the... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

CLOBAL SCORE 84. 3

ENROLLMENT 18, 455

1. Which of the following matters most to the ranking?

A．Size of the campus.	B．Numbers of professors.
C．Achievements in research.	D．Influence of the university.

2. Which university enrolls the most students?

A．King’s College London.	B．The University of Edinburgh.
C．Imperial College London.	D．University College London.

3. Where can you find the passage?

A．In a magazine.	B．On the Internet.
C．In a newspaper.	D．In an education paper.

7 . Here is the list of the oldest private schools in New York.

Collegiate School

Non Boarding Tuition: $43, 400

Enrollment: 222

Location: New York

Founded: 1628

This Upper West Side all-boys school is the oldest in the country. The school was ranked first in the world for the number of freshman students at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Williams, Pomona, Swarthmore, the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins in 2007. Alumni (校友) include JFK Jr., Grammy winner Mark Ronson and Buzzfeed President Jon Steinberg, some of whom donated much to the school.

The Browning School

Non Boarding Tuition: $ 42, 850

Enrollment: 113

Location: New York

Founded: 1888

It has a rough application process with only 30% of applicants being accepted into the Upper East Side all-boys academy. The school does not admit any applicants in the 11th or 12th grades. Alumni include John D. Rockefeller, and former DNC chairman and Presidential candidate Howard Dean.

Horace Mann School

Non Boarding Tuition: $43, 300

Enrollment: 724

Location: Bronx, New York

Founded: 1887

Ranked the second best preparatory school in the country, it is the third most expensive private school in New York City. Alumni include Washington Post writer Marc Fisher, former U. S. Attorney General Willam Barr and former New York Governor ElliotSpitzer.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Non-Boarding Tuition: $43, 265

Enrollment: 588

Location: Bronx, New York

Founded: 1878

This Ivy Prepatory School League member was founded by 24-year-old Felix Adler. The school is firmly part of the progressive movement, a fitting legacy (遗产) to its founder. Alumni include former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson, author William Melvin Kelley, Federal Reserve Board Governor Frederic Mishkin, and musician Gil Scott-Heron.

1. What do we know about the Browning School?

A．It used to be an all-boys school.

B．Its applicants are not easily admitted.

C．It was founded by John D. Rockefeller.

D．Its students are all below the tenth grade.

2. Which school is the third oldest in New York City?

A．Horace Mann School.

B．Collegiate School.

C．The Browning School.

D．Ethical Culture Fieldston School.

3. Why does the author mention the four schools’ alumni?

A．To say the alumni-donated to schools.

B．To praise the alumni’s achievements.

C．To show their high quality education.

D．To set good examples for the students.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．Use library facilities.	B．Library regulations.
C．Library personnel.	D．Location of the library.

2.

A．Book publishers.	B．Librarians.
C．Returning faculty members.	D．New university students.

3.

A．1,000,000 volumes(卷,册).	B．Over 1,00,000 volumes.
C．1,000 volumes.	D．Over 110,000 volumes.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. ________
2. ________
3. ________
4. ________

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Schoolmates.

B．Teammates.

C．Workmates.

2. What does the woman do?

A．She is a translator.

B．She is a college student.

C．She is a business woman.

3. What does the man want the woman to do?

A．Learn French.

B．Find new interest.

C．Treat her headache.