1 . Lake Forest High School Clubs
1. Environmental Club
Club members are provided opportunities to realize their goals of environmental service. The majority of projects are student-initiated. Last year’s activities included: the LFHS Courtyard Garden upkeep, Bike to School Day with free cocoa and snacks, an “eat local” 100mile dinner, recycling solutions for LFHS, beach cleanup through the Great Lakes Alliance, and Earth Week celebrations.
Meetings: First Friday of the month in Room 5 at 7：00 a.m.
Advisor: Ms Mary Beth Nawor, mnawor@lfschools.net
2. Peer Tutoring
Students volunteer to help fellow students in improving their study and organizational skills. Students tutor LFHS and middle school students on an individually scheduled basis. LFHS tutors must have proficiency (精通) in the academic area in which they wish to tutor, but middle school tutors only need general academic proficiency.
Meetings: All tutoring is done on an individually scheduled basis.
Advisor: Ms Kathy O’Hara, kohara@lfschools.net
3. Young Idea
Young Idea is LFHS’s art and literary magazine. Students of all ages who love writing and art are encouraged to become part of the staff of this award winning magazine. Young Idea encourages all students to submit art and literature works to the magazine, whether they are a part of the staff or not. From September to February, Young Idea meets on Thursdays after school in the Public Room to discuss the pieces that have been submitted to the magazine and provide feedback for the authors.
Meetings: See above explanation.
Advisor: Ms Debbie Zare, dzare@lfschools.net
4. Scout Buddies
Scout Buddies is a friendship club which helps build friendship among individuals with and without disabilities. Club members participate in a variety of social activities both within the school and in the community. Activities include organizing holiday parties in the school, bowling, going to the movies, and eating out in local restaurants.
Meetings: Monthly meeting dates vary, but in Room 134.
Advisor: Ms Donna Lovitsch, dlovitsch@lfschools.net
1. Which club provides help for students poor in study?| A．Peer Tutoring. | B．Environmental Club. |
| C．Young Idea. | D．Scout Buddies. |
| A．6:30 p.m., August 11, Thursday |
| B．6:00 p.m., January 5, Thursday |
| C．7:30 a.m., March 17, Thursday |
| D．7:00 p.m., July 23, Friday |
| A．Scout Buddies. | B．Young Idea. |
| C．Peer Tutoring. | D．Environmental Club. |
2 . There are many scholarships rewarding particular talents, so just find the right one that works for you.
■Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: It is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics: How have you advanced the spirit of giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your present education allow you to be of service to others?
■Ocean Awareness Contest
Deadline: June 15, 2021
Award Amount: Up to $1,500
Overview: It is open to students between the ages of 11 and 18. Students are invited to learn about the climate crisis and its impact on oceans, discover solutions and create work that explores hope in action.
Submissions are accepted in visual art, film, music, or poetry.
■Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Deadline: September 19, 2021
Award Amount: $25,000
Overview: Essay contest on Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged. There are 59 prizes, and first prize is $25,000! To enter, submit an 800 to 1,600word essay on one of the specific topics about the novel, which can be viewed on the scholarship provider’s website.
■Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Award Amount: $20,000
Overview: It is a scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors, who are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be expecting completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and planning to pursue a degree at a postsecondary institution.
1. What is required to win Spirit of Giving Scholarship?| A．Students aged from 11 to 18. | B．The capacity to lead and serve. |
| C．Submitting an essay. | D．Applying for it before October 31, 2021. |
| A．Spirit of Giving Scholarship. | B．Ocean Awareness Contest. |
| C．Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest. | D．CocaCola Scholars Program Scholarship. |
| A．Those studying in college. | B．Those to graduate from high school. |
| C．Those with a high school diploma. | D．Those in postsecondary institutions. |
3 . You start by running around the school track three times to warm up. This is followed by exercises or long jump for the girls and football or basketball for the boys. That is an average 45 -minute PE class— but do you really enjoy it?
For students at the Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University, sports classes have experienced a welcome change. Senior 2 students now learn the traditional Chinese martial art of sword-fighting (中国剑术), making PE the most popular lesson on the timetable. “The classes used to be boring as we just did the same things again and again,” said Xiao Tong. “But now PE classes are such fun. Sword-fighting is so cool.” His classmate Wei Jie agrees. “As well as being fun, we learn about traditional Chinese culture,” she said. The usual morning exercises performed to music on the school playground have been replaced by kicking and punching practice (搏击操) to a pop music by Zheng Xiuwen. “We didn't pay much attention when we heard the old music,” Xiao explained, “But when Zheng's music is played, we get excited.” Mao Min, the PE teacher who introduced the changes, is pleased that the students now enjoy sports lessons more. “The classes encourage healthy lifestyles and I am always looking for creative ways to keep the students active,” he said. Schools offer activities according to what sports facilities (设备) they have. For example, students at the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University can choose to learn swimming, taekwondo (跆拳道) or volleyball. “I take my volleyball very seriously so I keep fit by playing it,” said Senior 2 student Zhang Zheng. “Students only try hard in sports that interest them.”
1. Why was Xiao Tong not interested in PE classes in the past?| A．Because he didn't do well in sports. |
| B．Because he disliked the same activities. |
| C．Because he thought the classes too long- |
| D．Because he was tired of the PE teacher. |
| A．Sword-fighting. | B．Volleyball. | C．Skating. | D．Punching practice. |
| A．Sword-fighting appears in PE classes. |
| B．Students try hard in all sports at school. |
| C．Schools offer necessary sports facilities. |
| D．PE classes are welcoming new changes. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Negative. | C．Uncaring. | D．Doubtful. |
4 . For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kid who would enjoy public speaking.
But he’s, nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the“-ld”, a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support “…Vote for …me …”. Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
A son of immigrants, Chris started learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.
Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’”
Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.
“Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”
1. What made Chris nervous?| A．Telling a story. | B．Making a speech. |
| C．Taking a test. | D．Answering a question. |
| A．Improper pauses. | B．Bad manners. |
| C．Spelling mistakes. | D．Silly jokes. |
| A．Brings his speech | B．ask others for help |
| C．read fluently | D．make an excuse to go out |
| A．help students see their own strengths | B．assess students’ public speaking skills |
| C．prepare students for their future jobs | D．inspire students’ love for politics |
| A．Humorous. | B．Ambitious. |
| C．Caring. | D．Demanding |
5 . BOLTON SCHOOL SIXTH RORM GIRLS
2021-2022 HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION LECTURES
Historical Association branch meetings have been a regular feature in the Girl’s Division for the past six years. Each year, a series of seven lectures are delivered by a range of academics from different universities and research institutes. Attendees meet in the comfortable surroundings of the Sutcliffe Suite and enjoy a chat over tea and biscuits before and after the highly interesting and exciting lectures. Over the past years, attendees have enjoyed lectures on the American Civil War and Simon de Montfort. The branch welcomes pupils from a number of surrounding schools in particular at the Great Debate competition.
In order to allow for more time to adapt to ever changing circumstances with regards to COVID-19, the branch has decided to delay the start of the 2021 - 2022 season until January, 2022. There will be six lectures, running into June for the first time in the branch’s history.
While the branch has often provided comfort on cold winter nights, we do hope that members, new and old, will now join us as in the spring and summer of 2022. We hope to welcome lecturers who will be speaking about the Mayflower, the Jacobites and 17th Century Versailles. In the meantime, please follow@ boltonhistory on Twitter, or “Bolton Historical Association” on Facebook, for updates. Alternatively(或者), please speak to Mr. Owen, Head of History, in school.
1. What can students do during the lectures?| A．Hold a debate competition. | B．Have a chat with peers. |
| C．Learn from experts. | D．Eat biscuits. |
| A．In January, 2021. | B．In January, 2022. |
| C．In June, 2021. | D．In June, 2022. |
| A．By following up on Twitter. |
| B．By updating their Facebook. |
| C．By contacting Bolton Historical Association. |
| D．By talking to Mr. Owen about school history. |
6 . King’s College Summer School
King’s College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:
| Application date ⚫ Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2023. ⚫ Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2023. ⚫ Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2023. | Courses ⚫ English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ⚫ American History: 16 hours ⚫ American Culture: 16 hours |
| Steps ⚫ A letter of self-introduction ⚫ A letter of recommendation The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost ⚫ Daily lessons: $200 ⚫ Sports and activities: $100 ⚫ Travels: $200 ⚫ Hotel service: $400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
| Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King’s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@yahoo.com | |
| A．Only top students can take part in the program. |
| B．Only the teachers of King’s College give courses. |
| C．King’s College Summer School is run every other year. |
| D．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program. |
| A．$200 | B．$400 | C．$500 | D．$900 |
| A．The program will last two months. |
| B．You can write to Thompson only in English. |
| C．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone. |
| D．As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2023. |
7 . Columbus College, 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Kowloon City MEMO
To: All staff
From: Jakie Mok, Secretary; Sports Development Committee
Date: May 20, 2010
A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo for your reference when you answer the phones.
Sport 1: Basketball
We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from KwunTong Sports Park. To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay $10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.
Sports 2: Gym
We will be using St. Peter’s Memorial Park. Thee are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6 :00 p.m.. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping, jogging, outdoor aerobics (有氧运动), all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.
Sport 3: Hiking
Hiking will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 p.m. and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost $75/hr.
Sport 4: Swimming
The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i. e. 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.). Only students skillful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is $10 per visit.
1. Which can be inferred from the passage? ________.| A．Students taking part in basketball will walk to the courts |
| B．Every student can gain admission to one of the four sports |
| C．Hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees |
| D．Students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water |
| A．Students selecting basketball had better register early. |
| B．Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 p.m. |
| C．Hiking usually begins at 2:30 p.m. and lasts 2 hours. |
| D．Students having swimming suits can take up swimming. |
| A．attract students’ interest in the programme |
| B．help the staff explain the programme to the parents |
| C．require the parents to select a sport for their child |
| D．remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time |
8 . Dear Principal (校长) Stanton,
The date for our yearly Desert Path Pride Spirit Week is rapidly coming and the Student Union has been discussing some new ideas about how to celebrate school pride this year. Since Spirit Week is the week before scheduled testing, we would like to suggest combining (结合) student festivities (庆祝活动) with preparation for testing. We want to assure you that all activities would focus on learning while providing fun for those to take part.
Our plan for the week is as follows:
Monday—Math Day would include fun math games in the classrooms and school-wide activities such as guessing the number of bricks in a building, recording times at relay races, and competitions for multiplication facts.
Tuesday—Reader’s Roundup would focus on books and authors. Students and teachers can come dressed as their favorite author or character from a book. This day would be great for the contest of “Best Reader”. Older students can share reading time with younger aged students.
Wednesday—Writer’s Day would show student writing from the competitions (held a week ago) for types of writing like poems and stories. Of course there would be prizes given for excellent writing in each type.
Thursday—No Fear Day would be where we have our exciting assembly (集合) to get us ready for testing. The Student Union could even put on a short play showing how all of us at Desert Path are ready for test week.
These are just a few of the ideas we are asking you to consider. We would like to have the opportunity to meet with you and discuss our plan and to hear what ideas you may have for Spirit Week. Please let us know when you can schedule some time to meet.
Respectfully yours,
The Student Union
1. Why does the Student Union write this letter to Principal Stanton?| A．To discuss their plan. | B．To advertise Spirit Week. |
| C．To explain their test schedule | D．To invite the principal to Spirit Week. |
| A．on Monday | B．on Tuesday | C．on Wednesday | D．on Thursday |
| A．be given prizes | B．dress as you like |
| C．get high marks in the test | D．have fun in school-wide activities |
9 . Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between High School Summer College and a summer camp?
Stanford’s High School Summer College is an academically selective program that provides access to college education at one of America’s most respected universities. Summer College is not a camp, but an eight-week college experience that provides academic, social, and intellectual opportunities that cannot be found in a high school classroom.
What kind of student are you looking for?
We are looking for academically motivated high school students who are ready for a college experience. This doesn’t mean an applicant needs the highest test scores in their class, but we do need evidence that a student enjoys learning, understands how to be successful in an academically rigorous (严格的)educational environment, and is prepared to be in a college classroom.
Can I get a job to earn money during my time at Stanford?
High School Summer College students are expected to participate fully in our program. In addition to class time and study time, there are many daily and weekly activities scheduled for the group. To truly benefit from the summer experience, our students should be completely involved in all aspects of the program. High School Summer College students will receive no permission to work during their time on campus.
Can I leave campus while I’m there for the summer?
The Program Handbook details information about the question. High School Summer College students should not miss class for any reason. There is a strict school rule requiring all program participants to be at the dormitory and asleep for the summer by twelve midnight Sunday through Thursday, and half an hour later Fridays and Saturdays. As long as the above rules are followed, students are able to leave campus.
1. Stanford’s High School Summer College may help participants _________.| A．earn an amount of money | B．gain teaching experience |
| C．learn about college life | D．improve their management skills |
| A．get high scores | B．be fond of learning |
| C．like to ask questions | D．pass the college entrance exams |
| A．tolerance | B．unconcern | C．doubt | D．disapproval |
| A．after 12:30 at night on Wednesday | B．at 12:00 at night on Saturday |
| C．before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday | D．at 11:30 p.m. on Friday |
10 . 2021-2022 Haynes Bridge Middle School Talent Show
Important Information:
Audition（试演）will be held on Friday 10/29, Saturday 10/30, Sunday 10/31.
Dates for rehearsals（排练）and performances:
1st Rehearsal --- Monday, November 15th 4:15-5:45
Dress Rehearsal --- Wednesday, November 17th 4:15-6:00
Talent Show Performance --- Thursday, November 18th at 6:00-7:30
All participants must be available to attend all dates!
Rules & Regulations:
1. Auditions are open to all HBMS students. Students may enter the talent show as a solo act or a group. (Group can be no more than 6 students.)
2. Acts must be no more than 3 minutes in length. An act that runs longer may be selected under the condition that it be cut down to the 3-minute maximum.
3. The show will be about 1.5 hours long. There will be about 25 acts selected, possibly a few more if some run under the 3-minute maximum.
4. Tryouts（选拔赛）are closed to anyone other than students who are auditioning and the judges. This includes relatives, friends, and other students.
5. Students must be in attendance at school in order to participate in an extracurricular activity. This includes all talent show events.
6. Failure to attend your scheduled audition and any of the scheduled rehearsals --- except in the case of illness or extreme emergency --- will result in you being excluded from the show.
7. If the act has been changed from its original audition without permission, or, if it is not well prepared, it will be dropped from the show.
1. When will the first rehearsal be held?| A．On October 29th. | B．On October 31st. |
| C．On November 15th. | D．On November 18th. |
| A．3 minutes. | B．6 minutes. |
| C．25 minutes. | D．1.5 hours. |
| A．Lucy who will become a member of HBMS next year. |
| B．Frank who changes his program without permission. |
| C．Lisa who has been absent from HBMS recently. |
| D．Bruce who misses the rehearsals due to a cold. |
