Some kids play sports. They run hundreds of laps, and tackle, kick, or swing. Some kids do makeover parties. They pool their fashion magazines and organize their own spa hair salons. And some kids are computer geeks. Their programming ability is a thing of wonder.
Me? I had the spelling bee (拼字比赛). The bee was my World Series. And what happened during a Spelling Bee remained fresh in my memory.
I trained every day on my front steps after school, the dictionary pages rippling softly in the breeze. I formed a habit carrying around my buddies Longman, Webster, and Oxford.
As soon as I opened my eyes on Friday morning, I felt the hairs on my arm stand up. I glanced at my alarm clock—it was only 6:27. I usually woke up at 7:01, which meant I had an extra thirty-four minutes to study. Starting with the word “judgment” which I always spelt as “J-U-D-G-M-A-N-T”, I went over several words.
To calm my butterflies in my stomach, I reminded myself that I was one of the best spellers in my class. I was not ambitious enough to want to go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee or anything—I just wanted to win the bee at Meadowbrook Middle School, so that I could defeat my main enemy, Nathan Fortescue.
Nathan thought he was a better speller than I was, but he didn’t even study words. He just read tons of science and math books. Really, he wasn’t a speller at heart—he was a mathematician. Nathan and I had nothing in common except being good spellers, but since he was a good speller without even trying, it didn’t count. I bet if you gave Nathan a modern literature word like “denouement”, he’d be out on the first round.
The Spelling Bee wasn’t until after lunch, so all I did in the morning was stare at the clock and wondered how seconds could possibly pass by so slowly. I sneaked away from lunch early so I could get in a few extra minutes of study time.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As soon as I shut the classroom door behind me, I heard a voice.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“Now it’s time for the Spelling Bee!” Ms. Hawking said brightly.
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2. 邀请参加。
注意：1. 词数应为80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Spring on Campus Music Festival
Get ready for our school’s upcoming event, the Spring on Campus Music Festival.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Doubts clouded my mind as I into that new world, Parsons School of Design. But fate had a plan, introducing me to Kathleen, who would become my guiding light.
I remember feeling out of place on my first day at Parsons, questioning everything from my outfit to my abilities. As I walked in and scanned the classroom, my vision sharply stopped on one person. Wow. She looked cool. I plopped myself down next to her and introduced myself as Dorri, thrilled when she smiled and said, “Hi. I’m Kathleen.” That was all it took.
What a difference Kathleen made in my school life! Her confidence, discipline, and responsibility were worlds away from my shaky, wild, and lazy nature. We became inseparable, signing up for the same classes, and I was always trying to earn her approval.
One day the homework assignment was to create an exciting illustration based on a pair of shoes. Bursting with ideas, I pulled out my favorite pair of antique thrift shop “old-lady shoes” and poured my heart into the project. Proud of my work, I rushed to Kathleen’s apartment to show her my creation, holding up my paper with glowing confidence. But Kathleen’s reaction was unexpected, crushing my pride with a single question: “Is that the only drawing you did?”
“Well, yes,” I responded sheepishly, “Why?”
“Come on,” she said. “Let’s go to Washington Square Park and really do some drawings.” I was puzzled, but when she led, I willingly followed, with my pad tucked under my arm.
As we made our way to the park, Kathleen enthusiastically talked about form, content, and composition and stressed the significance of observing subjects closely. She described the shoes in my drawing as the kind worn by elderly women who frequent the park to feed pigeons. That moment, she taught me to look closely and recreate diligently.
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。
Paragraph 1: At the park, Kathleen pointed to a bench with a napping old woman and said, “Here, draw her shoes repeatedly.”
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: The next day was the class feedback session.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . Fine Arts Students Deliver Magical Performances
As the winter holidays approach,Brookhaven School students presented an array of extraordinary performances showcasing immense talent within our fine arts community. From the band concert to the choral concerts, each event highlighted the dedication and exceptional gifts of our students.
The December 12 Eagles Band Concert filled Woodruff Auditorium with melodies that captured the festive spirit.On December 14, the Foundations Christmas Choral Concert featured spirited performances by our 7th graders. The finale of seasonal fine arts showcases occurred on December 18 in Brady Theater with the Senior Chior Concert,spotlighting high school singers.
A highly anticipated tradition,the school-wide Holiday Assembly on December 19, hosted by esteemed Fine Arts Department Chair Mr.Kaminer, embodied the true essence of the holiday season. Angelic songs filled Young Gym, followed by joyous laughter and cheers as the “best costume” winners received their awards. Even the youngest War Eagles,the children in the Brookhaven Early Learning Center, attended the celebrations.Following the event, students merrily left school for the holiday break.
Looking toward 2024, anticipation builds for the Brookhaven theater spring productions. “Something Rotten!” promises high-energy comedic performances by theater students, while “Tuck Everlasting” assures a moving portrayal by talented Foundations students. Furthermore,the Brookhaven Dance Company will hold their showcase April 11-12 in Woodruff Auditorium. Tickets will soon be available for purchase.
1. What did the students at Brookhaven School do before the winter holidays?| A．They performed magic tricks. | B．They participated in community service. |
| C．They gave holiday concerts. | D．They presented new theatre productions. |
| A．It was a large celebration within the school. | B．It was an award presentation for best students. |
| C．It featured various fun music and sports events. | D．It was held on the first day of the winter holiday. |
| A．A fine arts brochure. | B．A school announcement. |
| C．A school newsletter. | D．A concert advertisement. |
1. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now?
| A．About 13. | B．About 20. | C．Over 30. |
| A．To attract more foreign students. |
| B．To exchange ideas about culture. |
| C．To help foreign students enjoy their time. |
| A．Before September 15th. |
| B．In the last week of September. |
| C．In the first week of December. |
| A．In the library. | B．In the garden. | C．On the playground. |
6 . Open Days at the University of Warwick
We’d love to meet you. Find out what Warwick’s all about. We will have a huge range of activities to choose from, to give you a deeper insight into student life here.
Accommodation
Get a sense of what it will be like to live on our fabulous campus. Our accommodation trails will guide you to residences which will be open for you to look around from 10:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m. Many of our current students will also be opening their rooms for viewing and happy to share their experiences of living on campus.
Academic Talks
Learn more about our courses by attending department sessions, and speaking to our academics and current students who will contribute to your student experience at the Information Fair from 9:30 a. m.-4:00 p. m. We’d particularly recommend booking onto our“Why Warwick?“ session. It is popular so make sure you reserve your place.
Sports and Societies
Visit our Sports and Societies Fair to chat to students from a variety of clubs and societies, who’ll talk to you about all the exciting experiences and activities outside of study, and start your thinking about what clubs and societies you might like to join as a student.
Campus Tours
Head over to our campus tour tents, where our friendly student ambassadors will be ready to take you on a guided tour from 9:15 a. m.-4:00 p. m. Visit our central campus sites, including the Warwick Arts Centre to see what you could get involved in.
Click on the boxes below to find out more about our Open Days and find the answers to some of our frequently answered questions. Once you have booked, we will send you more detailed information, to help you prepare for the day.
1. Where can you get to know about the courses at Warwick?| A．Accommodation Trails. | B．The Information Fair. |
| C．The Sports and Societies Fair. | D．Campus Tours. |
| A．To experience living on campus. | B．To make a reservation for a course. |
| C．To learn about extracurricular activities. | D．To appreciate artworks on campus by yourself. |
| A．A website. | B．A journal. |
| C．A guidebook. | D．An advertisement. |
1. When is a prom held?
| A．At the start of college. |
| B．In the middle of the term. |
| C．At the end of high school or college. |
| A．In America. | B．In Canada. | C．In Australia. |
| A．It’s the sign of becoming an adult. |
| B．It’s an old tradition in many countries. |
| C．It marks the start of living on their own. |
| A．Schools. | B．Students. | C．Parents. |
1．专栏开设目的；2．专栏内容；3．你的感想。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右：
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A new column called Listen to Your Heart is set up in our school newspaper.
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1.作品要求；
2.提交方式；
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾以为你写好。
Dear Barrie School Exchange Student Team,
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Li Hua,
Student editor of the school newspaper
10 . Spring2023 orientation(迎新会)Information
New students must complete all parts of the Spring 2023 Orientation at New York University (NYU). During the New Student Orientation, you will:
Day 1: Hear about the benefits of being accepted into the NYU community.
Day 2: Meet new classmates.
Day 3: Get an on-campus connection through Orientation Leader.
Day 4: Hear from an Academic Advisor about your main subject at the university.
Spring 2023 Orientation Registration
Confirm your enrollment (入学)and pay the $ 100 Enrollment Confirmation Fee.
Your student account will be created 24-48 hours after you have paid the Enrollment Confirmation Fee.
Log in to your student account and use your username and password to register for a New Student Orientation.
If you are unable to access your account 48 hours after paying you Enrollment Confirmation Fee, please call 831-582-4692 for support.
Only students who have confirmed their intention to enroll at NYU and have paid their enrollment confirmation fee will be able to log in and register. It will take 24-48 hours for your information to be added to the system for you to be able to register for an orientation session(开学说明会). If you haven’t paid the fee by the deadline, you would have to bring cash to the office later.
Guest Policy
Guests need to be registered to attend an orientation session and pay a guest fee of $ 40 a person. Payment of the guest fee is required before your orientation date. Please call 831-582-4695 for more information.
Accommodations
For disability accommodations, or for any question, please inform us at least one month before your orientation session by calling 831-582-4691.
Contact Us If you have any question about our university, please contact us at 831-582-4693.
1. When can students know the information about their major?| A．On Day 1. | B．On Day 2. |
| C．On Day 3. | D．On Day 4. |
| A．Call 831-582-4691 | B．Call 831-582-4692 |
| C．Call 831-582-4693 | D．Call 831-582-4695. |
| A．They will miss the orientation. | B．They will lose the student account. |
| C．They will have to pay it in person later. | D．They will fail to enroll in the university. |
