1 . Each fall brings a lot of opportunities that attract you to your school community. Here are a few ways to get involved.

Join a club! Clubs are probably the easiest and most direct route to getting involved. Typically, high schools have clubs that focus on a wide variety of topics.     1     What about a desire to go into medicine? If you answer “yes”, then you are in luck!     2     Usually, the best way to join a club is attending an after-school fair at the beginning of the school year.

Try out for a sports team! If you have any interest in a sport your school offers, there is absolutely no harm in having a try. The worst that can happen is that you don’t make it and have to try next year. Sports teams are a great way to make friends with people who have similar interests.     3     Sports provide a boost (帮助) to physical and emotional health.

Volunteer! Volunteer work comes in many forms.     4     My point is that volunteer work could be an incredible way to discover passions and shape your personality.

    5     Choosing to get involved in your school community by joining a club, trying out for a sports team, or volunteering is undoubtedly something you will not regret.

A．There are probably clubs for that.

B．Do you have a preference for German films?

C．It will also help you share passions with others.

D．They are also the perfect source of daily exercise.

E．There are various clubs you can choose to design.

F．If you’re looking for a fresh start, now is the time!

G．It could be answering phones or travelling abroad to provide international aid.

2 . Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.

Timetable
Sunday 8:30—11:30 Personal Inventions (发明物) You can see many inventions by the students; You may also bring your own inventions.	Monday 19:00—21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe (宇宙).
Wednesday 19:30—21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science?	Friday 18:30—21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Photoshop skills.

1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on .

A．Monday	B．Wednesday
C．Friday	D．Sunday

2. If you want to learn something about the universe, when can you go to the class?

A．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday.

B．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday.

C．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday.

D．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday.

3. What can we know from the table?

A．We only see many inventions by the teachers.

B．We know Mr. Morison is from Harvard University.

C．We can learn Photoshop skills on Tuesday.

D．You may learn about a disease on Sunday.

3 . Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp

July 25-29, 2014

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.~3:30 p.m. For ages 7-16

Location: Confucius Institute, 10 Park Street, Alfred

Camp Fee: $ 150 (includes lunch)

Enrollment (注册) Deadline: July 11, 2014

Program:

The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting, fun-filled, interactive environment. The small-class format ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention. This program features:

▪ Chinese Language Classes

▪ Traditional Chinese arts and crafts

▪ Calligraphy

▪ Songs

▪ Dance

▪ Games

▪ Cooking

▪ Daily supervised cafeteria-style lunch in the University Dining Hall

Faculty

Top quality instruction is provided by distinguished members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers, fluent in both English and Chinese.

Who Can Attend?

This week-long, day camp is for students aged 7-16 who wish to participate in a fun, dynamic summer experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups.

Schedule

Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9 :00 a.m. and must be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Morning lessons will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for a supervised, cafeteria-style lunch each day.

How to Enroll

Please finish the enrollment form and return by July 11, with your $ 150 payment, to: Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, I Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Checks should be made payable to Alfred University. Major credit cards are also accepted. (If paying by credit card, feel free to fax enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045.)

Cancellation (取消) Policy

Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 p. m. on July 22, 2014. We cannot make refunds to students who cancel after July 22 because the amount of materials purchased, meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs via email or by calling 607-871-2612.

1. Why is the class in small size?

A．To give each camper specific care.

B．To charge a higher fee each camper.

C．To save more room for more students.

D．To create an interactive atmosphere.

2. It can be inferred that campers________.

A．have to bring their own lunch each day

B．will learn about Chinese language all day

C．should come to and leave the camp every day

D．must stay in the camp for a week day and night

3. If you want to get back you full fee, you have to give up________.

A．before 9:00 a.m. July 29,	B．before 9:00 a.m. July 11
C．before 3:30 a.m. July 25	D．before 3:30 p.m. July 22

4 . 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 a luxury.

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 general 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 Green e at Arkansas University found that students who received a tour of an art museum greatly improved their knowledge of 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 initial purpose of field trips to cultural institutions?

A．To teach students useful skills in economics.

B．To educate students to preserve cultural heritage.

C．To encourage parents to take their children there.

D．To make every student exposed to art and culture.

2. Which factor most probably leads to the trend of fewer field trips?

A．The drop in school funds.	B．Students’ demand for fun.
C．Teachers’ generational differences.	D．The dilemma of school finance.

3. What does the underlined phrase “This shift” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The switch from old generations to young generations.

B．The change from an opportunity to learn to a treat to entertain.

C．The switch from sporting events to cultural experiences.

D．The change from educational destinations to luxurious attractions.

4. What can be inferred about field trips from the research by Jay Greene?

A．Students are rewarded with more cultural awareness.

B．Cutting field trips is critical to the future of the museum.

C．Field trips guarantee better future academic performance.

D．Amusement parks enrich children’s learning experiences.

7 . School uniforms are traditional in Britain. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody has to worry about fashion and they feel that they belong to a group. Some people believe that a school uniform can help students pay attention to schoolwork. But some schools in Britain and other countries are starting to drop the traditional uniforms.

An Australian school has decided to drop its traditional school uniform, hoping new sportswear will encourage students to take part in more activities. School headmaster Elisabeth Lenders said the uniform change had been in the works for several years. “We decided that in 2018-2019,” she said. “The importance is clear: to make young people live happy, healthy lives.”

Ms. Lenders said World Health Organization research reported 90 percent of young Australians and New Zealanders were not getting the minimum daily levels of activity they needed in order to lead a healthy life.

As well as the new uniform, she said the school would change timetables to make sure there would be chances for students to take part in physical activity every day.

Ms. Lenders said in the past, a uniform was about all looking the same but in the 21st century it was important for students to be able to choose clothes that they liked.

And this Australian school had made an online survey about the uniform change and had received great support from parents and students. Tara, mother of Ava in Year 7, said it was a great move from the school. “These are the challenges of our time, and we want young people to think about them,” she said. “It is bigger than just throwing out the old uniform. It’s about what the role of education is about. And for me, it’s helping young people to live a happy, healthy and productive life.”

1. What does the underline word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．physical activity	B．uniform change
C．happy life	D．students’ health

2. According to the passage, the uniform change in this Australian school _______________.

A．helps students to live a healthy life	B．gives students a sense of belonging
C．leaches students to dress fashionably	D．helps students to pay attention to study

3. What can we know from the last paragraph?

A．Students there may wear different kinds of clothes.

B．It’s not clear whether the change is good for students or not.

C．Parents have different opinions towards the change of uniform.

D．The change receives strong support from students and parents.

4. Where is the text probably from?

A．Novel.	B．A guidebook.
C．A newspaper.	D．A book review.

8 . 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

In college, Spring Break (春假) is usually associated with the beach, parties and sleepless nights, bringing about relaxation, free time and friends. Students who wish to spend their break doing something productive and rewarding, however, may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program. It places college students communities both at home and abroad.

The Program allows students to take part in various projects dealing with issues such as literacy (识字), homelessness and the environment. It includes helping kids with their lessons, raising money for families in need and collecting data for environmental research.

The hope is that, by getting themselves involved in different environments, students will have the opportunity to learn about members of communities and broaden their view. In turn, they will incorporate (融合) their experiences and lessons learned into their own communities. In a word, the Program aims to encourage students to be active citizens and engage themselves in making a difference in society.

In the spring of 2006, about 36,000 students in the USA participated in the Alternative Break Program.

Samantha Giacobozzi, now director of the Program has been on five alternative break trips herself, including trips to New Orleans, India and Dominican Republic. “I was a student who went on alternative break trips and had my life totally transformed by that experience,” she said. “Every year, we meet many students who have attended the Program. You can see changes in their life that are connected with their alternative break experiences.”

The Program began in 1991. Today, it has become increasingly popular with college students in the United States.

1. Who may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program?
________________________________________________
2. What is Samantha’s attitude towards the Program?
________________________________________________
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The purpose of the Program is to encourage students to be active citizens and make a difference to the Program.
________________________________________________
4. If you take part in the Program, which project would you be interested in? Explain why. (about 40 words)
________________________________________________

10 . No matter what your degree is, or where you got it from, graduation is always going to be a time to celebrate your achievements and give yourself a well-deserved praise.

From turning up in special dress to jumping into a fountain (喷泉), graduation traditions around the world are quite different.

Bristol University, UK

Graduates at Bristol are unusual in that they don’t wear mortarboards (学位帽) at all, because once, as a story goes, too many mortarboards got thrown from Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, and it was thought to be dangerous.

Kanazawa College of Art, Japan

At the graduation ceremony of this Japanese art school you can wear anything you

want, which drives media (媒体) crazy. The yearly ceremony has become so famous that journalists turn up each year to see what the students are wearing.

New York University, US

After the graduation ceremony at New York University, students like to cool off by jumping into the New York’s Washington Square Fountain, still wearing their purple graduation dress.

Sun Yat-sen University, China

Graduating students, who are dressed in old time clothing, take photos for their graduation at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province of China.

1. Graduates at Bristol University are unusual because ______.

A．they drive media crazy	B．they don’t wear mortarboards at all
C．they are dressed in old time clothing	D．they jump down from a famous bridge

2. In which university do graduates jump into the fountain to cool off after the ceremony?

A．Bristol University.	B．New York University.
C．Kanazawa College of Art.	D．Sun Yat-sen University.

3. What is the text mainly about?

A．Modern dresses.	B．Great achievements.
C．University courses.	D．Graduation ceremonies.