1 . 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. |
2 . 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. |
3 . 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. |
4 . 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 |
5 . 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. |
6 . News of the upcoming English Talent Show aroused the interest of my roommates and inspired us to perform.
We designed the settings and made most of the stage props by ourselves.
In fact, we thought we would be very nervous when we stood onstage, but we weren't. Though we carelessly broke a glass when we set the stage, we still completed the performance in a relaxing and calm way.
| A．A lot of humorous situations follow. |
| B．One of our favorite plays was about friendship. |
| C．We spent many evening classes secretly practicing. |
| D．We were together, and we teamed up with each other. |
| E．Most importantly, the experience will shine in our lives. |
| F．We started to discuss how to prepare for our English play. |
| G．As a stage manager, I had to make sure everything went well. |
7 . Open Cambridge
3 pm - 5 pm
Building stones of Cambridge
Meet outside the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Explore some of the main rocks used for building Cambridge. Learn where they came from and how they were transported here and see the Watson Collection, which is usually closed to the public. This walking tour is led by Dr Nigel Woodcock from the Department of Earth Sciences.
Ages 12+, Pre-book (预约)
11 am - 12.30 pm
Historic Cambridge
Meet behind Great St Mary's Church
Cambridge is well-known for its beautiful buildings and rich history, and is packed with famous names and great achievements. This tour will introduce you to some of the people and places that have made Cambridge the powerhouse it is today.
Ages 10+, Pre-book
10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Cambridge University Press (出版社)
University Printing House
Dr Rosalind Grooms, Press Archivist, presents the history of the Press from 1534 in an introductory talk. Kevin Taylor, Board Director, follows with a description of activities and plans. A visit to the Press Museum is included.
Adults, Pre-book
11. 30 am - 12.30 pm
The history of rowing in Cambridge
Pitt Building
How did rowing go from being an artisan's (匠人的) job, to an activity for gentlemen and then on to an Olympic sport the UK is good at? Chris Dalley, businessman and former (以前的) Cambridge's rower, talks about the sport's history and Cambridge's part in its past, present and future.
Ages 14+, Drop in
The activities take place on both Fridays and Saturdays of this month. Booking is important and necessary for all Pre-book events. Please book by visiting:opencambridge.cam.ac.uk, or by telephoning: 01223 766766.
1. When is the tour around the Watson Collection?| A．10.30 am - 12.30 pm. | B．11 am - 12.30 pm. |
| C．11.30 am - 12.30 pm. | D．3 pm - 5 pm. |
| A．Historic Cambridge. | B．Cambridge University Press. |
| C．Building stones of Cambridge. | D．The history of rowing in Cambridge. |
| A．Rosalind Grooms. | B．Nigel Woodcock. |
| C．Chris Dalley. | D．Kevin Taylor. |
8 . In high school, you can take part in a club you enjoy, whether that’s singing coking, or something else.
Brainstorm ideas.
First, decide what you want your club to focus on. You may already know, but if you don’t, think about activities you enjoy doing.
Decide the club’s goals.
Register (登记) your club with the school
Most high schools require clubs to be school-agreed.
Once your club is allowed by the school, it’s time to recruit (招募) members. Mention your club to your friends and people who you think will be interested. If your school allows it, create and post flyers one week before the first meeting that state the club’s name, goal, and the time and date of the first meeting.
| A．Spread the word. |
| B．Hold your first club meeting. |
| C．If you enjoy skiing, you could start a ski club at your school. |
| D．Clubs allow you to practice this hobby, learn more, and get better at it. |
| E．Once you know what you want your club to be about, it's time to get more detailed. |
| F．Once you have your idea, check to make sure your school doesn't already have a similar club. |
| G．This may be as simple as filling out a form, or it may require discussing the chub with the school staff. |
9 . Happy Friday, everyone! I would like to remind you that the school has planned the following events.
Let’s Dance
Friday, April 3rd 7:00 - 8:00PM
Our spirit cannot be broken. Let’s brighten the mood of a tough day or celebrate a major accomplishment by coming together to dance! Our hope is to provide powerful and playful dance performances. Dance to the exciting music or to your own tunes. Bring your song requests for your virtual DJ! No dancing experience is required. Come join us and move your body!
International Education Talk
Weekly, beginning Thursday, April 9th 2:00 - 3:00PM
Let’s come together to learn about the education system of a new country every Thursday and discover the challenges teachers and students face throughout the world. This is such an amazing opportunity to learn from your schoolmates!
Recreation Classes
Daily
Recreation Center is offering its Group Fitness Classes live online, throughout the week. All classes are 45-55 minutes and are “at home” friendly. To register for classes, and view the full schedule, click here.
Conversation Workshops
Thursday, April 5th 4:00 - 5:00PM
Conversation workshops are back for the spring! Develop more confidence in your conversation abilities, whether in the classroom or beyond. This workshop series will offer students who have learned English as a second language opportunities to practice engaging in group conversation and developing speaking skills.
1. Which activity will you choose if you want to improve your English?| A．Let’s Dance. | B．International Education Talk. |
| C．Recreation Classes. | D．Conversation Workshops. |
| A．Practise dancing. | B．Do Physical exercise. |
| C．Talk about Education. | D．Develop communication skills. |
| A．To help students keep healthy. | B．To encourage new hobbies. |
| C．To inform students of some activities. | D．To brighten people’s spirits. |
10 . I don’t know about you, but I used to hate school.
However, there’s a school in Penang that makes learning so enjoyable that its students look forward to attending classes every day. Some students even threatened their parents they’d run away from home if they missed any of the school activities! And it’s all owing to the school principal. Who is this legend, you might ask?
He’s S. Sangga, a 57-year-old headmaster at SJK (T) Sungai Ara, Penang. The school started adopting the fun learning approach since Sangga was transferred to the school in 2011. A few floors in the school had been painted with games like snakes and ladders, as well as teng teng. Not only that, there are particular reading corners as well as computers set up just for the students to discover and learn about new things! Since then, the students have been arriving extra early at 6: 30 a. m., just to have some fun before classes start at 7: 40 a. m!
If you think that’s all, you’re wrong.
Mr Sangga is an supporter for environmental protection and preservation. The school takes the students for walks in the surrounding areas every Friday, and they’ll take them to collect garbage in selected areas every Saturday. The students have since become responsible “anti trash heroes” by making a stand for our environment. The school has also banned the use of plastic, as well as fast food and junk food. Not only do the students practice this at school, but they start to take their knowledge home to educate their family!
Sadly, Mr Sangga will retire in three years, and he hopes that the students and teachers would continue their practice.
1. Why did some students threaten to leave home?| A．Because they hate attending school. |
| B．Because they are not allowed to go to school. |
| C．Because they have to do a large amount of housework. |
| D．Because they possibly lose the chance of participating in school activities. |
| A．Strict. | B．Happy. | C．Boring. | D．Arbitrary. |
| A．To have fun. | B．To identify trash. | C．To build up body. | D．To collect garbage. |
| A．A news report. | B．A book review. | C．A government report. | D．A science magazine. |
