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 . 2024 Cambridge Open Days
Join us in July 2024 for our next undergraduate Open Days. Our next undergraduate Open Days will take place on Thursday 4 July and Friday 5 July 2024.
Cambridge Open Days are aimed at prospective applicants from Year 12 (or equivalent) and mature applicants (aged 21 or over), together with their parents or supporters, to help them learn more about the University.
What to expect
During the Open Days you can find out about our courses, the Colleges and departments, university facilities, the application process, student life, and finance.
You can also ask our current staff and students questions about living and studying at the University of Cambridge.
Both days will have a similar programme, with most events running between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm (UK time).
Visit before the Open Days
Visit our events listing page to discover other events including applicant webinars (网络研讨会) and events run by the Colleges and departments.
Many of the College are open to visitors throughout the week, please check with the relevant College before visiting for opening times. If you’d like to meet with a member of admission staff during your visit, please contact one of the Colleges’ admission offices in advance to make an appointment.
If you want to get a feel for Cambridge before you arrive, check out our Virtual Tour and visit Colleges and facilities using our platform.
Booking information for 2024
Bookings for the 2024 Open Days will open in Spring 2024. You will need to register via the online booking form and once registered you will receive a booking confirmation via email. Please note that each prospective applicant can bring a maximum of one guest with them to the Open Day. To keep up-to-date and receive an email once bookings are live, subscribe to our student newsletter.
1. Who are the Cambridge Open Days primarily aimed at?| A．Researchers from other universities. | B．High school students in Year 11 and 12. |
| C．International tourists visiting Cambridge. | D．Possible applicants and their supporters. |
| A．Participating in student clubs. | B．Asking current students questions. |
| C．Attending lectures by professors. | D．Submitting their college application. |
| A．By visiting the events listing page. | B．By e-mailing an admission officer. |
| C．By completing the registration online. | D．By subscribeing to the student newsletter. |
3 . Welcome to SLC CLUBS 2024!
We are thrilled to welcome you to another exciting school year filled with opportunities through our SLC Clubs!
Preview of this year’s available clubs:
Arts Crafts (Thursdays): Is your child crafty? If scissors and glue are their thing, then this is the club for them! This afternoon club provides plenty of time for students to create their own works of art. We will dismiss by car line at the SLC patio at 4: 15 p. m. 25 seats are available per session.
Session 1 Thursdays 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1
Session 2 Thursdays 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7
Legos (Mondays): Are you a master builder? This club offers opportunities to work on Lego building, spatial skills, and patterns within a collaborative group. We will dismiss by car line at the SLC patio at 4: 15 p. m. 20 seats are available per session.
Session 1 Mondays 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
Session 2 Mondays 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11
Science: Exploding volcanos, homemade slime...the same things that inspired you as a child could light a. fire to get your child interested in science. We will dismiss by car line at the SLC patio at 4: 15 p. m. 15 seats are available per session.
Session 1 Mondays 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
Session 2 Mondays 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11
Snack Club: Get the munchies after school? Come learn how to create fun snacks that use age-appropriate food handling skills. We will dismiss by car line at the SLC patio at 4: 15 p. m. 30 seats are available per session.
Session 1 Tuesdays 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
Session 2 Tuesdays 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5
This year, we’re introducing a new and innovative approach to club enrollment—a lottery system. All families will fill out one Google Form with their child’s club choices to enter the lottery.
To Register:
Fill in all of the required information. Please take your time to complete the information correctly!
Select “Submit.”
To be entered into the lottery, please fill out the form no later than December 13th.
If you have multiple children attending the SLC, please fill out a separate form for each child.
Families will be notified about their child’s club enrollment by December 18th.
1. Which club best suits children who enjoy building with blocks?| A．Arts Crafts. | B．Legos. | C．Science. | D．Snack Club. |
| A．15. | B．25. | C．30. | D．20. |
| A．A Google Form should be completed with all the information. |
| B．The closing date for children’s sign-up is December 18th. |
| C．Lottery assigns clubs randomly regardless of children’s choices. |
| D．Parents with multiple kids complete one form per child. |
4 . 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Competition
To celebrate the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival, National Mall and Memorial Parks is hosting a youth art competition. We need your artistic help to inspire visitors to become Cherry Blossom Protectors! The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation’s capital city. Thousands of people come every year to see the cherry trees and enjoy the festival.
ParticipantsThe contest is open to all Washington, D.C. students, K-6. One submission per student please.
ThemeArtworks should focus on the theme “Cherry Blossom Protector.” Draw or paint a picture that shows what you appreciate about the cherry blossoms, how we can take care of them, and why we should. Submissions must include the words “Cherry Blossom Protector”.
DeadlineArtworks will be accepted starting December 13, 2023. All submissions must be postmarked by February 25, 2024.
Submission requirementsA valid submission will contain the following information:
1. An original copy of the artwork. Each piece must be original, authentic (真实的), unpublished, the sole property of the entrant (参赛者), and not previously submitted in any other contest.
2. Your personal information, printed on either the back of your artwork or on a separate sheet attached to your physical artwork or provided with the e-mail for your digital entry: First and last name, grade/age.
3. A completed and signed entry form. Print out the entry form and send it to us when you send your artwork. Entries cannot be accepted without a signed entry form by a parent or guardian.
Delivery addressMailed submissions must be sent to:
National Mall and Memorial Parks
c/o 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Competition
1100 Ohio Drive, SWWashington, DC 20242
1. Why do National Mall and Memorial Parks host the art competition?| A．To honor the national heroes. | B．To improve students’ art skills. |
| C．To protect the cherry blossom. | D．To attract more visitors to the parks. |
| A．Volunteer as a cherry blossom protector. | B．Choose your own theme for the contest. |
| C．Email all your artworks to your school. | D．Summit artworks before February 25, 2024. |
| A．Personal information. | B．A previous submitted copy. |
| C．A guardian’s recommendation. | D．An electronic application form. |
5 . 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. |
6 . Here are four writing contests available for high school students.
Skipping Stones Youth Honor Awards
Skipping Stones magazine recognizes high school students that are working to promote multicultural and environmental awareness. The written submissions can include short stories, poems, and essays. Winners will receive an honor award certificate, and a year-long subscription to the magazine.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Noteworthy former winners include John Updike, Truman Capote, and Joyce Carol Oates. Each submission is judged on technical skill, originality, and the presence of a clear vision and voice. Regional and national award winners are qualified for a variety of different monetary awards in addition to publication in the National Catalog.
Bennington Young Writers Awards
Submissions are accepted in the fiction category. Students in 10th through 12th grade can submit a one-act play or a short story, recommended by a high school teacher. The first-place fiction winner receives $500 and the second-place winner receives $ 250.
The Claremont Review Writing Contest
The Claremont Review holds an annual contest in fiction and poetry writing. Submissions are welcome from writers aged 13 to 18 and must be previously unpublished. Winners and those receiving honorable mentions will be published in the autumn issue of The Claremont Review and will receive a year-long subscription to the magazine.
1. Which contest did Truman Capote once win?| A．Skipping Stones Youth Honor Awards. |
| B．Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. |
| C．Bennington Young Writers Awards. |
| D．The Claremont Review Writing Contest. |
| A．Being a local. | B．Paying the entry fee. |
| C．Handing in an unpublished entry. | D．Having a teacher's recommendation. |
| A．Different cash prizes. | B．An honor award certificate. |
| C．Free magazines for 12 months. | D．An opportunity to visit a college. |
7 . ▶Western Sydney University
The university undertakes ranges of sustainability-related research, including sustainable agriculture, soil biology and food security. It has a range of living labs on its campus to aid with teaching and research in areas such as renewable energy, water recycling and natural and cultural heritages.
▶University of Reading
The university offers a range of modules on environmental and social issues to all undergraduate students, regardless of which faculty they are studying in. There is also a free online two-week course where you can investigate the impact of climate change and the research being done into it. The university has a range of sustainability projects, including the Research Woodland and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme.
▶University of Manchester
The university has a range of sustainability measures on campus to reduce waste. The Want Not, Waste Not shop on campus sells a selection of zero-waste products including spices, pulses, cleaning products and beauty products. The university is also working to reduce plastic at all its events, by replacing balloons with paper bunting, using potato-based tokens instead of plastic ones and eliminating plastic water bottles and printed flyers.
▶Manchester Metropolitan University
In April 2021, the university launched the Give It, Don’t Bin It” campaign, which encourages students to donate unwanted items and leftover food to charity partners, including the British Heart Foundation and Manchester Central Food Bank. Donation banks and boxes are situated all over campus. Students wishing to get involved in sustainability can choose from a range of initiatives across campus, including the Sustainability Ambassador scheme and Climate and Social Action Week. Students also run a clothing swap shop and MetMUnch, a student network that focuses on training and pop-ups all around food, nutrition and sustainability.
1. Which university focuses on global climate?| A．University of Reading. | B．University of Manchester. |
| C．Western Sydney University. | D．Manchester Metropolitan University. |
| A．It aims to find more renewable energy. |
| B．MetMUnch focuses on air improvement. |
| C．It has earned a reputation in controlling poverty. |
| D．Its “Give It, Don’t Bin It” helps those in need. |
| A．Development and improvement. | B．Recycling and sustainability. |
| C．Kindness and generosity. | D．Science and technology. |
8 . Turning soil, pulling weeds, and harvesting cabbage sound like tough work for middle and high school kids. And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles.
Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green space are not easy to find and fast food restaurants outnumber grocery stores. “The kids literally come to school with bags of snacks and large bottles of soft drinks,” she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though some are initially scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt, most are eager to try something new.
Urban Sprouts’ classes, at two middle schools and two high schools, include hands-on experiments such as soil testing, flower-and-seed dissection, tastings of fresh or dried produce, and work in the garden. Several times a year, students cook the vegetables they grow, and they occasionally make salads for their entire schools.
Program evaluations show that kids eat more vegetables as a result of the classes. “We have students who say they went home and talked to their parents and now they’re eating differently,” Jaramillo says.
She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition. Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,” she says, “and they feel successful.”
1. What was a problem facing Jaramillo at the start of the program?| A．The kids’ parents distrusted her. |
| B．Students had little time for her classes. |
| C．Some kids disliked garden work. |
| D．There was no space for school gardens. |
| A．Far-reaching. |
| B．Predictable. |
| C．Short-lived. |
| D．Unidentifiable. |
9 . Elite Summer School Program for High School Students
Harvard’s Elite Program for high school students is an intensive two-week summer program designed to give you a glimpse of college life. You will live on the Harvard campus during your two-week session while taking a college-level course with other Elite Program students.
The application for Summer 2024 is now open.Cost: $5,550+$75 application fee
2024 Session Ⅰ: June 23-July 5, 2024
2024 Session Ⅱ: July 7-19, 2024
2024 Session Ⅲ: July 21-August 2, 2024
Who Can Participate in the Elite Program?Harvard’s Elite Program is designed for mature, academically motivated students who are interested in exploring a potential major or simply finding out what college is really like.
Our Elite Program is open to rising juniors and seniors. To be qualified for Summer 2024, you must meet both of the following criteria:
●Will graduate from high school and enter college in 2025 or 2026.
●Are at least 16 years old by June 22, 2024, and will not turn 19 years old before July 31, 2024.
Important Deadlines:●Early Application and Priority Financial Aid Deadline — January 10, 2024
●Regular Application and Financial Aid Deadline — February 14, 2024
●Late Application Deadline — April 10, 2024
See the Elite Program Calendar for all important dates and deadlines.1. Who can be the applicant for the Elite Program 2024?
| A．Lucy, 14, with excellent academic performance. |
| B．Jerry, 16, expected to enter college in 2025. |
| C．Tina, 17, a college student with broad interests. |
| D．Tim, 19, an office worker with motivation to learn. |
| A．April 10, 2024. | B．February 14, 2024. |
| C．January 9, 2024. | D．July23, 2024. |
| A．A news report. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．An academic paper. | D．A college website. |
10 . 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 ClubMathcounts ties to increase excitement towards mathematic achievement. It hopes to provide students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. 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. Mathcounts works to challenge student math skills, develop self-confidence and give rewards for their achievements.
EnvirothonThe Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge and exposes students to diverse environmental issues, ecosystems, and topography. 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 SolversFuture 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 comprised of four students read future scenes and write up solutions in a booklet using the six-step process. Teams that score high enough can go to the state competition and then to the international competition.
Builders ClubBuilders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. Each Builders Club is co-sponsored by a Kiwanis club and the middle school. The members learn by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership. Builders Clubs can sponsor a “Teacher of the Year” program, provide a recycling collection point. organize canned food and clothing drives to support local shelters, adopt a resident at a local senior citizens home, adopt a highway, tutor, etc. Middle school academic clubs offer students a place to explore interests or talents. The clubs they join in middle school can help guide choices in high school and beyond.
1. The students who are not interested in competitions would like to choose ________.| A．Mathcounts Club | B．Builders Club |
| C．Future Problem Solvers | D．Envirothon |
| A．To be successful in science careers. | B．To enjoy solving future problems. |
| C．To perform community service. | D．To study wildlife and soils. |
| A．Competitions. | B．Sponsorship. | C．Scientific researches. | D．Teamwork. |
