1 . Join us for an in-depth look at a range of our courses. Our Subject Masterclasses run throughout the year, we will update this page with future sessions at regular intervals throughout the year. Both UK and international students are welcome to attend.
What are they?Subject Masterclasses are subject-specific events that offer students the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at the University of Cambridge. The events are designed for students looking to apply in October 2024, including mature students.
Each Masterclass includes:·two taster sessions delivered by academic staff from the University
·an introduction to the Cambridge admissions process
·the chance to hear about life as a Cambridge student from current undergraduates
How do I book?The events are open to individuals at a cost of £12.50 for online and £20 for in-person.
Booking is essential and must be made in advance of the Masterclass through our online store. Bookings will close approximately one week prior to each Masterclass, so do ensure you book in advance if you wish to attend.
Funded places are available for qualified students and must be booked by the deadline shown in the table below. Please find our criteria and application form, on our Funded Place web page.
We will be announcing more Subject Masterclasses throughout the year so sign up to our Student Newsletter for dates and subjects.
1. Who will find the events useful?| A．Students who lack money. |
| B．Students who want to study in Cambridge. |
| C．Students who just graduated from university. |
| D．Students who dreamt to be employed by Cambridge. |
| A．It is cheaper to book the event in person. |
| B．Masterclasses are only available in summer. |
| C．You don’t need to book for the Masterclass. |
| D．Students have the chance to get financial support. |
| A．A website. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A brochure. | D．A book. |
2 . Every year, thousands of K-12 students visit the University of Georgia (UGA) through the Experience UGA program. Hosting these students is made possible by the Experience UGA ambassadors (大使), a team of UGA students trained to support the program. They help create and support the field trips and introduce school children to college with interactive and educational visits that are grade-level specific. For example, every second grade group tours the Ramsey Student Center to learn about health-related topics, and all seventh graders explore UGArden to learn about nutrition and agriculture.
“Each year I realize the impact I’m making on students,” said Leslie Oroyemi, who is beginning her third year as an Experience UGA ambassador. “I love reaching younger populations and engaging with them. It’s nice to see them grow and discover different interests.”
This was the first year that Oroyemi has been an ambassador for second grade trips, and she said it has become her favorite. Her favorite part of the day is teaching second graders how easily germs (病菌) spread through a game of tag (捉人游戏) — those with “germs” have chalk on their hands and go around trying to touch and “infect” others. The kids then learn how important hand washing is to prevent the spread of germs.
Camille Holcomb is beginning her second year as an ambassador. She said working with different ages means connecting with them differently. The second graders are excited about everything, while the seventh graders are more reserved (保守的). Holcomb learned that connecting with the older students works best in between the activities — being personable and asking questions while walking around campus. Holcomb also learned that some friendly competition helps engage the more reserved students.
“Each ambassador is very fervent about giving back to the community and holds a special skill that contributes to creating a wonderful experience for students during each grade level trip,” said Aiyana Egins, coordinator of Experience UGA. “I look forward to seeing the impact they will have on students this year.”
1. What do the ambassadors do for K-12 students?| A．Convince them to join the UGA program. | B．Organize educational visits for them. |
| C．Show them around famous colleges. | D．Encourage them to apply to UGA. |
| A．The kids’ interest in health-related topics. | B．The wide variety of field trips. |
| C．The kids’ rich knowledge about germs. | D．The interactive game of tag. |
| A．No pains, no gains. | B．Every little helps. |
| C．Different methods matter. | D．Easier said than done. |
| A．Enthusiastic. | B．Sensitive. | C．Curious. | D．Concerned. |
3 . At the middle school level, there are many academic clubs in which students can participate. Students can choose clubs that focus on an area of interest.
Mathcounts Club
Mathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematic achievement. Schools select individuals and teams to participate in competitions. Local competitions are held in February with winners progressing to state competitions and then on to the national level.
Envirothon
The Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge. The ecology field competition for five-member middle school teams offers competitions in wildlife, soils, forestry, current environmental issues and aquatics. Students work and learn in middle school clubs and can compete at the local and state level.
Future Problem Solvers
Future Problem Solvers is an academic club that uses a six-step process to solve problems that may happen in the future. Students who are in the talented and gifted program, who like to “think out of the box,” or who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club. Teams that score high enough can go to the state competition and then to the international competition.
Builders Club
Builders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. The members learn by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership. Builders Clubs can provide a recycling collection point, organize canned food and clothing drives to support local shelters, adopt a resident at a local senior citizens home, etc.
1. The students who are not interested in competitions would like to choose___________.| A．Mathecounts Club | B．Envirothon |
| C．Future Problem Solvers | D．Builders Club |
| A．Competitions. | B．Problem-solving. |
| C．Scientific researches. | D．Teamwork. |
| A．the state academic competitions | B．middle school clubs |
| C．extra–curricular activities | D．the gifted students |
4 . Waterways Watch Explorer
Driven by the vision to be a City of Gardens and Water, our island has started a journey to create beautiful and clean water bodies within living spaces. This movement is brought about by the Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters(ABC Waters)Programme launched by the Public Utilities Board(PUB).
Being an interactive learning path designed for students, Waterways Watch Explorer(WWE)aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore our ABC Waters while learning the history and significance to our efforts towards water sustainability (可持续性). Students will also get to discuss and learn about various environmental issues including climate change and water pollution through informative games and hands-on activities. And WWE is suitable for upper primary to lower secondary students.
Details/Information:
Duration: 2 Hours
Group Size: Maximum—40 participants/session
Equipment/Items needed:
·All materials will be provided by WWS
·Participants are to bring their own personal water bottles, pens and paper
·Participants are to wear comfortable outdoor clothes with covered shoes
Price:
·$10/per person. For more information, please consult via the official website of WWE
Important Note:
·This programme can be conducted under shelter and therefore would not be affected by weather conditions
·Allowances may be available for schools
1. What can students do if they join in WWE?| A．Find an effective way of learning. | B．Study the history of the ABC Waters. |
| C．Solve different environmental problems. | D．Travel into the ABC Waters to learn about it. |
| A．It provides all items needed. | B．It is not affected by bad weather. |
| C．It is suitable for students of all ages. | D．It is free of charge to primary students. |
| A．A short story. | B．A history book. |
| C．A science report. | D．A school-tour website. |
5 . For many years, school children in the US have been taken on “field trips” to cultural institutions such as museums of art. Educators arrange them in the belief that schools exist not only to teach economically useful skills, but also to produce civilized young people who appreciate the art and culture. While there are parents who will take their children to cultural places in their free time, there are plenty of other children who will never have this kind of opportunity unless schools offer it. So you could say that taking school students on field trips is a means of giving everyone equal access to their cultural heritage.
However, the attitude towards field trips in recent years is changing, with the number of tours organized for school groups falling significantly in museums all around the country. The most obvious reason is the issue of finance. Because there are increasing demands on their funds, after all, computers and sports facilities aren’t cheap, schools are forced to make a difficult choice about how to spend the limited money they have. Faced with this dilemma, field trips are an obvious thing to cut since they are seen by many as too expensive.
Additionally, the nature of these field days is also changing. Schools increasingly use trips to amusement parks or sporting events as a treat for students rather than an opportunity for cultural learning. This shift could have a basis in generational differences between teachers’ reasons for organizing days out of school. A recent survey conducted among 500 Arkansas teachers showed that older teachers were significantly more likely to take the primary purpose of a field trip as a learning experience than younger teachers, who view it as fun.
Some evidence shows the trend of fewer trips may have a negative effect on children’s development. A research led by Jay Greene at Arkansas University found that students who received a tour of an art museum greatly improved their knowledge of art and the ability to think critically about art. They also display stronger historical interest and were more likely to visit cultural places in the future. The researchers warn that if schools cut field trips or switch to less educational destinations, valuable opportunities to broaden and enrich children’s learning experiences are lost.
1. What is the original purpose of field trips to cultural institutions?| A．To teach students useful skills in economics. |
| B．To make art culture accessible to every student. |
| C．To educate students to preserve cultural heritage. |
| D．To encourage parents to take their children there. |
| A．The decrease in school funds. |
| B．Teachers’ generational differences. |
| C．Students’ demand for fun. |
| D．The lack of school funds. |
| A．The change from an opportunity for learning to a treat for entertainment. |
| B．The switch from sporting events to cultural experiences. |
| C．The switch from old generations to young generations. |
| D．The change from educational destinations to unique attractions. |
| A．Field trips ensure better future academic performance. |
| B．Amusement parks enrich children’s learning experiences. |
| C．Cutting field trips is critical to the future of the museum. |
| D．Students are rewarded with more cultural awareness. |
6 . The summer vacation is approaching! Is there a camp you have a strong desire to take your children to during the holiday? If not, I strongly recommend the following summer camps.
Multi-Arts Day ProgramThe program challenges children to use their imaginations to translate their ideas into music, movement, and creative drama. Students work in large and small groups throughout the day. Parents are welcome to stay the first morning until Morning Sing is over.
Ages: 5-8Dates: July 4-8
Day student tuition(学费): $410
Fashion Design and Textile Art
If you love color and design, then this is the summer camp for you! You will learn some hand sewing as well as how to use a sewing machine as you create your designs. You will also learn how to choose the types of cloth that best suit your designs. Please bring 2 pairs of old jeans and 5-10 shirts to be used in your projects.
Ages: 11-13Dates: July 3-16
Day student tuition: $ 1,280
Drawing & Painting for Junior Artists
Explore the wonders of art in this fun and exciting summer camp! Discover ways to create and think about art. Use your own creativity to develop your own style. You will learn many styles of painting and drawing. You should be open and willing to try new techniques. Plan to bring paintbrushes, a pad of paper, a set of pencils, and a pencil sharpener
Ages: 11-13Dates: July 17-30
Day student tuition: $ 1,980
Shakespeare’s World
Enjoy this fun, hands-on way into the works of William Shakespeare. You will learn about the life and times of Shakespeare and rehearse (排练) one of his plays. You will study the play in depth and take a field trip to see a live, professional production of it. You will audition (试演) for parts and learn amazing and direct acting techniques for bringing Shakespeare’s words to life.
Ages: 9-13Dates: June 17-30
Day student tuition: $ 1,680
1. When will the camp for 6-year-olds open?
| A．On June 17. | B．On July 3. | C．On July 4. | D．On July 17. |
| A．$410. | B．$1,280. | C．$1,680. | D．$1,980. |
| A．Shakespeare’s World. | B．Multi-Arts Day Program. |
| C．Fashion Design and Textile Art. | D．Drawing & Painting for Junior Artists. |
7 . Summer Programs
ISSOS
The ISSOS summer school program offers high school students the opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in the historic campus of Yale University. Our three-week program welcomes students from over 60 nationalities, and limits the number of students from one nationality to 10% in order to guarantee a truly international experience.
Students choose from a variety of academic and elective subjects and benefit from full activities, cultural trip and workshop program. In addition, students are supervised(指导)by summer school advisors who make sure the summer school is fun and that all students make friends from around the world.
Summer Institute for the Gifted
The Summer Institute for the Gifted(SIC) is a program of the AlFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. At Yale, SIG offers a 3-week summer academic program for gifted and academically talented students aged 13- 17. At SIC students take 4 classes from the subject areas of STEAM, arts, and recreation.
A+Summer Program
Education Unlimited is a privately held California Corporation with the mission of giving every high school student the best possible chance of gaining acceptance into the college of their choice.
Their unique summer offerings include the A + Summer Program hosted at Yale, which is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be involved in an environment that encourages advanced thinking, creative problem solving, and a lifelong love of learning.
Capitol Debate
The 2023 Summer Debate Camp will be held at Yale University from June 28 to July 9. Students will build public speaking, research, writing, and critical thinking skills, leading to better academic performance. The two-week program will provide students with the proper mindset, skillset, toolset and critical communication skills needed for success in many fields of speech.
1. What can people do in ISSOS summer school program?| A．Learn to speak a foreign language. |
| B．Make friends with native students. |
| C．Engage in cultural and academic activities. |
| D．Take elective courses given by supervisors. |
| A．ISSOS summer school program. |
| B．A+Summer Program. |
| C．Summer Institute for the Gifted. |
| D．Capitol Debate. |
| A．They target at undergraduates. |
| B．They last for the whole summer. |
| C．They focus on academic lectures. |
| D．They are hosted at Yale University. |
8 . Explore Your Passion at Harvard University
Your education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Student activities are a vital part of the Harvard experience, balancing your studies and creating opportunities for friendship and self-discovery.
Athletics
Harvard Athletics offers forty-two intercollege teams for women and men - more than any other college does ——as well as numerous sports clubs and recreational activities. More than eighty percent of our students participate in athletics of some kind.
Student organizations
Join our community of over 500 student organizations. You can get to know student organizations at our Student Organization Fair, an annual tradition that takes place the first week of class. You can also write for the student newspaper on the Associated Press. Even if you don’t see a club that matches your interests, we’re ready to help you set up one! Does that sound amazing to you?
Community service
Giving back to communities is an ideal fundamental to Harvard’s mission. The Phillips Brooks House Association and the College Public Service Network offers more than 120 service initiatives (方案)and programs - from instructing local youth to promoting environmental sustainability and running a homeless shelter. For those dedicated to community initiatives, Harvard also offers a variety of funding sources 一 that support your goals to serve those around you.
Leadership
The Institute of Politics (IOP) at the Harvard Kennedy School connects students with political leaders and experienced civil servants. Harvard undergraduates have access to the Institute’s John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, one of the world’s best grounds for political speech, discussion, and debate.
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1. Which activity seems attractive to most students?| A．Athletics. | B．Student organizations. | C．Community service. | D．Leadership. |
| A．Join a student organization. | B．Ask for help to create one. |
| C．Set up a recreational activity. | D．Serve the people around you. |
| A．By writing for the school newspaper. | B．By referring to the service initiatives. |
| C．By paying a visit to Harvard graduates. | D．By surfing the related school website. |
9 . SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor Teen Ink’s future magazines for any specific school or region that is important to you and bring your message to a large audience of students, parents and teachers. We will print your name on the cover of each issue every month.
Call (617)964-6800 for details and cost.
How school sponsorship works:
You select the schools—as many as you want—to receive future Teen Ink magazines.
Your company’s name will appear on the cover of every monthly issue for the schools you sponsor.
Your total cost for a full year is only $195 per school for 30 copies a month—that’s 300 copies per school year.
Advantages for your organization:
Your message reaches a large audience of students, parents and teachers, which tells them you care about teens, their voices and their education.
We contact the schools explaining your sponsorship and your support of teens in the community.
We ship the magazines directly to the schools. There is no extra work or expense for you.
You will be working with an organization that has 14-year experience with teens, schools and educators.
Advantages for the students you sponsor:
Teens are connected with their peers nationwide at a place that is specifically theirs. Students have the opportunity to submit their work for publishing in our magazine, book series and website.
Students gain important reading, writing and communication skills necessary for success in school and the workplace.
1. What will motivate a company to sponsor Teen Ink?| A．High profit. | B．Zero cost. |
| C．Public reputation. | D．Specific magazines. |
| A．More attention from the public. |
| B．Greater access to big companies. |
| C．A good price for the magazines. |
| D．A chance to publish their works. |
| A．Experienced teachers. | B．Potential sponsors. |
| C．Brilliant students. | D．Devoted parents. |
10 . How to Choose Extracurricular Activities
From sports to clubs to outside organizations, there are many activities to take part in outside the classroom.
Think about your interests and know your advantages. Before you start considering specific(具体的)activities, take a step back. Think about what excites you and find your passions(热情).
Find out what activities are available(可用的)and look into each one.
| A．Think about skills you want to develop. |
| B．This can make choosing one a little difficult. |
| C．Use your freshman year to explore your choices. |
| D．In this way, you will have a better idea of what to expect. |
| E．Also make sure that their culture is a good match for your own personality. |
| F．Use those to decide on activities that will keep you interested for a long time. |
| G．Search your school’s website for a complete list of all the activities it provides. |
