Welcome to join our School Pal Program! The foreign students in our school have been dreaming of this exchange opportunity for years. However, leaving family, friends, school and their cultures behind is challenging. This is the time when you step in as a School Pal to assist these exchange students in our school, since it’s just easier for teenagers to relate to one another. Your basic duties: • to establish friendships with exchange students prior to their arrival • to help them get involved in school and after-class activities • to provide ongoing support to them through regular communication • to organize occasional social outings and/or service projects for them Your benefits as a School Pal: • to learn about another country and culture • to grow your leadership skills • to make friends from all over the world • scholarship for our school’s Study Abroad Program • community service credits Participation requirements: If selected, you are required to: • attend some training • run official social media accounts • attend at least 5 activities per semester Application deadlines: • Students to participate in the fall and winter programs: August 31 • Students to participate in the spring and summer programs: January 31 For more information, please email: Andrea Simon, ICES2023@yahoo.edu.  |
| A．To invite foreign students to visit the school. |
| B．To help foreign students adapt to the school life. |
| C．To assist foreign students to contact host families. |
| D．To select foreign students who apply for the school. |
| A．Cultural experiences. | B．Academic credits. |
| C．Community financial support. | D．Chances to be a school leader. |
| A．To apply four times every year. |
| B．To have a private social media account. |
| C．To organize at least 5 activities each term. |
| D．To get trained once the application is approved. |
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容；
3.活动反响。
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。
Environmental Protection Week
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2.欢迎同学们观赛；
3.观赛注意事项。
注意:
1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.可适当补充细节，以使行文连贯；
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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English Club
4 . The brown paper bag hit the ground. A Michelin engineer picked it up and opened it, revealing a cracked, leaking egg. The third graders at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School were disappointed when they saw the runny mess.
It was engineering week at A.J. Whittenberg, a public primary school in Greenville, South Carolina. One week per month, engineers from local industries visit the classrooms and talk to students about their careers.
Greenville is now introducing the idea of a career path to students in primary school and giving students the option to follow those programs to middle and high schools. Each primary school focuses on a specific technical skill. The district allows students to attend schools outside of their attendance boundaries as long as space is available, which means students can choose to continue to follow their chosen career pathway at a middle school with corresponding programs.
The effort in Greenville is part of a growing national trend in which school districts partner with local industries to develop curriculum (课程) and expose students to specialized careers at a young age.
Some education experts worry the focus on industry qualifications has resulted in schools taking on responsibilities that should fall to businesses, like training workers for specific job duties, damaging a more comprehensive education in schools. “Schools are to not just prepare people for work and strengthen the economy, but also a place where students should experience art, music and think creatively,” said Jack Schneider, a professor of education at the University of Massachusetts.
A teacher from Greenville, however, said, “Career exposure has a big impact on kids. We’re not really wanting them to make a decision—‘I’m in the second grade and now I’m locked in to being whatever when I graduate from high school in 10 years.’ We just hope students walk across the graduation stage with plans for a career in mind.”
Modern times need modern solutions. When students leave school, they need to be already down their road to college, if that’s what they’re going to do, or schools need to give them something that allows them to get to work and earn a living. Just getting out with a high school degree doesn’t do that.
1. Why were the third graders disappointed?| A．Their test failed. | B．The bag missed the target. |
| C．Engineers disturbed them. | D．They had to clean the ground. |
| A．Design more career paths. | B．Invite engineers to their schools. |
| C．Adopt the open enrollment policy. | D．Offer more courses for them to choose. |
| A．People’s employment. | B．Students’ overall development. |
| C．The nation’s economy. | D．The school’s innovative education. |
| A．Modern solutions are hard to find. |
| B．More students need college education. |
| C．Greenville’s practice is not acceptable. |
| D．A high school degree is not enough for jobs. |
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
A Youth Volunteer Activity Celebrating World Water Day
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1.表示感谢；
2.相关介绍；
3.对听众的要求。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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That’s all, thank you.
7 . Summer Schools
As the UK’s top ranked summer schools, these schools will deliver an outstanding summer experience in a multi-national, fun, and secure setting.
Oxford Summer School
Oxford Summer School enables students to live and study in an Oxford University College during the summer. The summer program is designed to give students a chance to study at university, meet other students from around the world and explore the famous city of Oxford.
Ages: 15-17
Dates: 15 July-30 August
Cambridge Summer School
Join us to live and study in the noted university city of Cambridge. Explore the city that shaped some of the world’s famous minds, including Sir Isaac Newton and Sylvia Plath. Follow in their footsteps as you experience your chosen subject through a series of lectures and workshops.
Ages: 15-17
Dates: 20 July-28 August
Earlscliffe Summer School
Earlscliffe Summer School is ideally located for both access to London and to a variety of local attractions. The campus is formed of seven Victorian and Edwardian buildings, all recently renovated (翻新) to provide high-quality teaching and residential facilities.
Ages: 13-17
Dates: 20 June-31 July
Rochester College Summer School
Rochester Independent College, one of the UK’s most well-established independent colleges, is proud to offer a range of distinctive summer courses. We are offering four different courses in very small classes where international visitors will study and socialize alongside local students.
Ages: 13-17
Dates: 25 June-28 July
1. Which of the following starts earliest?| A．Oxford Summer School. | B．Cambridge Summer School. |
| C．Earlscliffe Summer School. | D．Rochester College Summer School. |
| A．Socialize with local students. | B．Explore the noted university city. |
| C．Organize lectures and workshops. | D．Interview the world’s great minds. |
| A．In a history book. | B．In an art magazine. | C．In a research article. | D．In an education brochure. |
Two years ago, homeless Minnie was adopted by a single rich woman. Life did get a bit easier ever since she was taken in by her foster mom, but the little girl was still not happy. How she wished she could have a father!
One morning in class, Minnie’s teacher, Mr Thompson, made a surprising announcement, making Minnie frown (皱眉) again.
“Kids, tomorrow is Father’s Day! And at school, we’re all celebrating it by having breakfast with Dads! All of you get to bring your dads or anyone you look up to as your dad to school tomorrow. We’ll all sit in one circle, share funny stories, and have breakfast together.”
“What a terrible idea!” Minnie muttered (咕哝) under her breath.
For the rest of the day, most kids were talking up their fathers: businessmen, policemen, engineers, and even an actor. Everybody had somebody who was a father figure, except for Minnie.
After school, Mr Thompson spotted the sad little girl sitting alone by the school gate.
“Are you all right, Minnie?” Mr Thompson asked. Suddenly, the child hugged his legs and cried. Minnie told her trouble to her teacher and Mr Thompson comforted her.
After getting home that evening, Mr Thompson couldn’t shake off the sadness he had seen on Minnie’s face. Suddenly, he had an idea. He opened his laptop, and as the keys on the keyboard clattered, Mr Thompson began to smile.
He was putting out a post on social media, sharing Minnie’s story and asking for a dad to volunteer for Minnie and show up to school the next day as her father figure. Thirty minutes later, his phone buzzed.
And it buzzed again and again. By the time the teacher checked his phone, he was shocked to see the number flashing across the screen.
“50 volunteers? Am I reading this right?” Mr Thompson gasped. He put on his glasses and read through all the responses on his post. He was so surprised. These 50 volunteers all wanted to come and help Minnie.
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。
The next day, Minnie went to school sadly, not knowing the surprise was waiting for her.
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2. 谈谈原因(需举例说明)。
注意：
1. 字数约 120 词。2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 标题已给出，不计入总字数。
What shapes a great scientist?
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10 . Science Competitions Your Students Can Enter
Unsung Heroes of Science Video Competition
Age:16 — 18
Closed: May 17, 2022
The Unsung Heroes of Science Video Competition from Hertford College University of Oxford is open to all 16 — 18 students around the world. Competitors are tasked with making a two — minute video sharing the story of a scientist whose contributions were overlooked. Entries can be submitted by individuals or in teams. Winners of the competition in the UK will get to go behind the scenes at the Royal Institution 8 Christmas lectures.
Schools’ Analyst
Age:16 — 17
Closed:March 25, 2022
The Schools’ Analyst Competition is returning to schools with teams tasked with finding the perfect formula for fish and chips! This competition allows students to expand their chemistry knowledge and skills through practical experiments. Each winning school team will then compete within their region to find a regional winner. Regional winners receive a cash prize.
ABSW’s Young Science Writer of the Year
Age:14 — 16 Closed: April 8, 2022
The Association of British Science Writers’ Annual Competition is open to students at non - selective state — funded schools in Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow and London. The competition invites young people to write about the big questions in STEM, and they’ve just 800 words to put forward their thoughts. The award winner receives £1000, and one—year’s membership of ABSW.
Newnham College Essay Prizes
Age:16 — 17 (female only)
Closed:March 11, 2022
The University of Cambridge’s Newnham College Essay Prizes are open to all girls currently in a UK school and involves submitting an essay (2500 words max) answering one of a selection of questions. Besides targeting their literacy skills, the competition is a great chance to prepare students for higher education and would make a great addition to a UCAS form. Students also have the chance of winning a cash prize ranging from £400 to £100. Students may only submit an essay for one subject.
1. Which competition focuses on introducing scientists' story?| A．Schools’ Analyst. |
| B．Unsung Heroes of Science Video Competition. |
| C．Newnham College Essay Prizes. |
| D．ABSW's Young Science Writer of the Year. |
| A．Answer two questions at a time. | B．Write about the big scientific questions. |
| C．Enlarge his chemistry knowledge. | D．Submit an essay with words limited to 2500. |
| A．They provide cash prizes for winners. |
| B．They are open to students aged 16 years old. |
| C．They have something to do with writing skills. |
| D．They accept entries by individuals and in teams. |
