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 . When their daughter Morey started kindergarten, the Belanger family were worried because their 6-year-old daughter was deaf. Rather than send her to a special school for deaf children, Morey's parents decided to give her a traditional school experience and send her to Dayton Consolidated School.
They worried if their daughter would be able to make friends. They also had concerns as to how her classmates would treat her and whether her teachers would be able to help her learn effectively(有效地). But then the school had a response they never expected — teaching all their students and staff sign language. That way, everyone could communicate with Morey on a personal level.
"I absolutely feel like it makes her feel welcomed," said Morey's mom. "I think all the kids feel excited that they know another language and I think they think it's fun. It makes me happy to see her supported, loved and accepted. Morey is excited to go to school every day. She's made really good friendships. "
Not only did they learn sign language，but they also put up sign language posters in the halls and equipped a special hearing system. Additionally, they provided extra training so that teachers could become more familiar with the language. “Morey, without even knowing it, has taught us so much," says headmaster Kimberly Sampietro. "She's brought a culture to our system that we didn't have before. Morey helped the whole class to learn the alphabet. The kids look up to her, they want her around, and they want to partner with her. ”
Morey's hearing loss is a result of a condition that's so rare that it's never been named. However, thanks to the hard work and goodwill of her classmates and teachers, she can communicate with them on her terms.
1. What concerned the Belangers when Morey started kindergarten?| A．That they would have to separate from her. |
| B．That they could hardly afford her education. |
| C．Whether she could lead a normal school life. |
| D．Whether she could receive special training. |
| A．To equip them with one more practical skill. |
| B．To develop closer student-teacher relationships. |
| C．Out of concern for their teaching effectiveness. |
| D．Out of concern for a student with special needs. |
| A．Inspiring and useful. | B．Dull but worthwhile. |
| C．Considerate but complex. | D．Shocking and controversial. |
| A．Morey is good at teaching others. |
| B．Morey isn't the only one who benefited. |
| C．Morey has become a symbol of the kindergarten. |
| D．Morey hasn't brought any changes to the kindergarten. |
3 . The bell rang. Jada sighed, slowly moved from the lockers where she had been leaning, and headed down the hall to her chemistry class. Honors Chemistry! Jada couldn't believe that her mom was making her take the class because Jada's counselor had said that she had real talent in science.
Jada had to admit that she liked science and that last year's class was a breeze, but come on, Honors Chemistry? She wouldn't know anyone in the class, and they probably wouldn't know anyone like her.
The good thing about being late is that it shortened the period a bit. The bad thing is that it made her seem like she was making a grand entrance. To make matters worse, the only two seats left in class were at the lab table at the very front of the room.
Jada held her breath and walked in. Everyone's eyes were on her. She just knew it. They were staring at her coal black hair（freshly dyed）, her black lipstick, her black fingernail polish, and her thrift-store black leather jacket. All she saw were polo shirts and khaki pants.
This can't get any worse, Jada thought. But at least she didn't get shouted at by the teacher. He was too busy talking to a new kid. A HUGE new kid, maybe 6'4". He had to weigh at least 250 pounds. A football player, probably. She hated football players. They thought they were so great. That group of jocks that hung out by the cafeteria always made fun of her.
The new kid made his way over to her table with his head down. He had to squeeze into the seat, and his legs wouldn't fit under the lab table. He shot Jada a glance and turned red.
Mr. Martin, the teacher, began class with this announcement: "Okay, everyone. I know most of you know each other from last year's Honors Physical Science class." Jada sighed loudly. "But just take a minute and introduce yourself to the person sitting at your table. You'll be partners. You'll be working closely together all year."
Jada rolled her eyes and stared straight ahead. Then she heard a surprisingly soft voice from next to her. "Hi, I'm Robert. I'm new here."…
1. What can be learned about Jada from the first two paragraphs?| A．She thought this year's chemistry class would be a breeze. |
| B．She wasn't willing to take the Honors Chemistry class. |
| C．She was angry that her mother made her go to school. |
| D．She found she didn't like science as she thought. |
| A．reveal how different she was from her classmates |
| B．explain why she was late for school that morning |
| C．give readers a general impression of science students |
| D．imply that she felt sorry for making a grand entrance |
| A．the new kid | B．Jada's classmates | C．Jada's teacher | D．football players |
| A．He was rude. | B．He liked sports. | C．He was shy. | D．He looked sad. |
4 . School is still out for the summer, but at Eastern Senior High School in Washington, D.C., students are hard at work outdoors. In a garden filled with flowers and beds bursting with vegetables and herbs, nearly a dozen teenagers are harvesting vegetables for the weekend’s farmers market.
Roshawn Little is going into her junior year at Eastern, and has been working in this garden for three years now. During the summer, Little gets paid to work Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a. m. until 2 p.m. with City Blossoms, a nonprofit that brings community gardens to schools in urban areas. She believes that working in the garden has taught her to try all sorts of new things, like eating different kinds of vegetables more often. And she’s taken those healthy behaviors home with her and her eating habits have encouraged her family to buy more fruits and vegetables.
City Blossoms is one of many groups across the country teaming up with local communities to build school gardens, like the one at Eastern. It works with schools to create learning gardens and trains teachers on how to use them to get students engaged and boost academics. These gardens are really outdoor classrooms. For example, the gardens can be used for math lessons, like calculating the area of a plant bed or learning the science of how plants grow.
For the students, the experience can be a nutritional eye-opener, which has totally changed their perceptions of where food comes from, and what it takes to produce food. Partner schools have also seen a 12 to 15 percent increase in the number of students passing standardized tests and 94 percent of teachers reported seeing increased engagement from their students, according to an independent evaluation conducted by PEER Associates.
1. What does Roshawn Little think of the summer outdoor activity?| A．It is a good way to earn pocket money. |
| B．It has improved her family relationship. |
| C．It contributes to her healthy eating habit. |
| D．It is helpful to her academic performance. |
| A．To provide a creative way of learning. |
| B．To-promote teachers1 teaching skills. |
| C．To get students interested in science. |
| D．To invite students to care for plants. |
| A．Its strategies. | B．Its outcomes. | C．Its operations. | D．Its participants. |
| A．City Blossoms: Team up with Local Community Teachers |
| B．Happy Holiday, Sweet memory: How Kids Enjoy the Harvest |
| C．Outdoor Classrooms: Get out for the Weekend’s Farmers Market |
| D．Healthy Eaters, Strong Minds: What School Gardens Teach Kids |
5 . Prom tradition comes to UK
Proms (正式舞会) are big news in Britain these days. A school prom is a formal party to celebrate an important date at school such as the end of secondary school or after completing school exams. A secondary school prom often involves a big party, big dresses and huge cars.
Prom parties
Proms are held in June or July, around the end of exam time. The idea is to lave fin with your school friends and celebrate your time and achievements at school. Some schools hold a luxury party in a five-star hotel. Others have a more basic dinner in the school hall. The school can organize the prom or they can pay a professional organization to arrange it. A prom organizer provides everything for the special event including the party location, balloons, food, music, cars and clothes.
Clothes and beauty
Young people like to dress up for their prom. On prom night girls swap their school uniform for an elegant evening dress and high heels. Boys usually dress up in a suit with a tie and smart shoes. The right hairstyle and makeup are important too. Some beauty salons offer a special “prom deal” which includes hair, makeup, eyelashes, nails and a spray tan (喷雾染肤色). A tan is fashionable with both boys and girls.
Money
The school prom is big business; the average prom costs parents over￡200 per teenager. Not all families have money to spend on their teenager's prom, of course. Some teenagers work part-time to cover their prom expenses. Popular jobs include babysitting,shop work and working as a waiter or waitress.
An American tradition
Not long ago most British schools didn't have school proms. They probably had a simple school disco at the end of term. Now, more than 85 percent of schools in Britain have a prom. However, the modern British school prom is not popular with some parents of teenagers. Many adults see the prom as an import from the USA. They say that American TV programs and films such as High School Musial have a big influence on their kids.
1. What do we know about proms?| A．Proms are casual parties for close friends. |
| B．Proms are held to celebrate the beginning of a new term. |
| C．Proms can be held in different places. |
| D．Proms are usually organized by students' parents. |
| A．They wear school uniforms. |
| B．They wear strange clothes with heavy makeup. |
| C．They dress up in casual clothes with light makeup. |
| D．They dress up formally with the right hairstyle. |
| A．To experience the working environment. |
| B．To pay for prom expenses. |
| C．To help cover their families' expenses. |
| D．To support businesses that organized their proms. |
| A．Proms are too expensive for them. |
| B．Proms have replaced the school disco. |
| C．Proms were taken from American culture. |
| D．Proms influence their kids' learning. |
CHICAGO, Illinois -- Students shouted, hugged and cried tears of joy recently as they played with certified therapy dogs (获得认证的治疗犬) at Lane Tech College Prep, an activity designed as a break from the demands of preparing for final exams.
This is the second year the dogs and volunteers have been brought into the school from Chicago-based Canine Therapy Corps to provide much-needed relief for stressed or anxious kids.
“It's stressful around finals time,” Assistant Principal Sarah Hanly said, adding that this week students are turning in final projects, reviewing and studying for next week's exams.
It seemed to do the trick. Shouts and cheers went up from a group of students as they met Waffles, an 85-pound dog, and rushed to put their hands on his fur.
Junior Sophie Cohen sat next to Waffles, petting him and chatting with her friends and Waffles' owner. She said she had just been talking to her friend about how stressed out she was over finals. “Just the idea of having a dog in school is good because the school environment is just about stress,” she said. “And then here is this dog. You get a break.”
Monica Synecky, Waffles' owner and a volunteer with Canine Therapy Corps, said she often takes her dog to visit high school students around finals time. “This age group benefits really well from just the presence of Waffles or other certified therapy dogs,” she said.
Therapy dogs must be properly trained and pass a test before they become certified, said Ann Davidson, operations manager at Canine Therapy Corps.
“Taking breaks is one of several tools students can use to manage stress or anxiety,” said Jacqueline Rhew, a registered clinical professional consultant. Rhew also said, “Trained dogs help students put academic stress into perspective.” When students don't properly manage stress, it can turn into troubling anxiety.
Juniors Jennifer Giraldo and Anastasia Ramirez hugged and laughed as they took turns with their classmates, giving Luna, a Portuguese water dog, commands to sit, lie down and roll over. “I was stressing all third and fourth periods, and then people were talking about the dogs,” said Ramirez, who decided to wait in line with Giraldo to see the dogs herself. “Now I feel better.”
1. How did the students feel when they met the dogs?| A．Calm. |
| B．Sad. |
| C．Excited |
| D．Tired |
| A．She suffered great pressure in school. |
| B．She was glad that Waffles could help. |
| C．She was a registered clinical consultant. |
| D．She founded Canine Therapy Corps. |
| A．Indoor cats can greatly reduce students' stress. |
| B．Students' stress is gradually disappearing. |
| C．Students can handle stress with different tools. |
| D．Dogs help students shoulder responsibility. |
| A．Therapy dogs ease students' stress before exams. |
| B．Therapy dogs improve students' mental health. |
| C．Therapy dogs prepare students for challenges. |
| D．Therapy dogs work as volunteers in school. |
7 . This semester, our university will invite distinguished experts for a series of free musical discussions, performance and lectures, subjects covering historical musicology, music theory, music business and sociology of music. You, from any major, have access to the following four in March and April.
Harmonic Schemata and Hypermeter
● March 19, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
●Virtual lecture presented through Zoom
It is a presentation by Michael Haas, a multiple Grammy Award-winning recording producer. This talk is open to the entire university community, but registration is required. .
Travelogue
●March 20, 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM
●CCM's website, YouTube channel or Facebook page
Travelogue is a 90-minute long virtual performance by the CCM Ballet Ensemble. It can let us visit people, communities, myths, legends and memorial moments in the city's history, allowing the audience to travel without moving.
COVID Etudes
●March 26- 28, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
●CCM's website, YouTube channel or Facebook page
Presented in combination with the concert streams, the COVID Etudes shows three complete sets of compositions by Franz Liszt, Claude Debussy and William Bolcom, performed by CCM students. It aims to cheer up students as well as citizens to battle the pandemic(疫情).
Conversations in Music
●April 3rd-4th, 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
●Held virtually via Zoom
The conference will include pre-recorded video presentations and live interactive sessions held virtually by performers Daniel Goldmark and Jennifer Beavers. It is designed to engage all students in the university.
1. When can you enjoy the city's historical culture online?| A．On March 1 9th. | B．On March 20th. |
| C．On March 26th. | D．On April 3rd. |
| A．It is open to all students. | B．It is held in a concert hall. |
| C．It invites three artists to perform. | D．It inspires people to fight Coronavirus. |
| A．COVID Etudes. | B．Travelogue. |
| C．Conversations in Music. | D．Harmonic Schemata and Hypermeter. |
8 . Raffles EL Week
Be absorbed in the world of words, metaphors and imagery in our annual Raffles EL Week! Come and participate in the exciting activities we have for you!
The learning adventures begin from 20 May 2021 to 24 May 2021. Read on to find out where the actions are!
Activities that add fun to your recesses!
ONCE UPON A TIME... A fan of fairy tales? This activity is definitely right up your alley!
Let our student librarians tell you fairy tales from all over the World! Suitable for all levels. Date: 20 and 23 May Time: 9:30 am Venue: School library | HOW WELL CAN YOU SPELL? Show your spelling skills in this Spelling Bee challenge! Get to compete with peers from different classes too! Date: 20 and 21 May (P1 & P2 pupils)
22 and 23 May (P3 & P4 pupils) 24 May (P5 & P6 pupils) Time: 9:30 am Venue: Lower canteen area |
Story Writing Competition Do you love writing stories? Take part in our annual story writing competition! The theme this year is “Fractured Fairy Tales”. Rules & Regulations: ·In less than 500 words, pick a fairy tale you like and modify it to make us laugh at an unexpected characterization, plot development or a different point of view. ·You may submit only one story and we will pick one winner from each level (P1-P6). ·The winning entries will be published in our Raffles Magazine in Term 4. ·Email your entry to: elweek@raffles.com by 30 May 2021. ·If you have any questions, go to the General Office and approach any of the friendly staff there. | |
Organized by: The English Department Partners: Writers’ Association
1. How often is Raffles EL Week held?| A．Once a month. | B．Every two years. | C．Once a year. | D．Every two months. |
| A．Writing an original fairy tale. |
| B．Not going over the word limit. |
| C．Being a member of Raffles Magazine. |
| D．Submitting your entry at the General Office. |
| A．Students at all levels can go to the Spelling Bee challenge every day. |
| B．There will be one winner for the school story writing competition. |
| C．Student librarians will be telling fairy tales in the school library. |
| D．Its purpose is to get pupils to compete with peers from other classes. |
9 . Joe Hart Soccer Tour
12th - 15th July 2021
Staff: Mr. Steve Allen (trip leader), Mr. Alex Goldstein
Accommodation: Shrewsbury School, Ashton Rd, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by the school. The students will be sleeping in boarding accommodation at the school.
Emergency contacts: The school mobile telephone number for this trip is 07816 818373. If the message is not urgent, please email seten@ reading-school, co. uk.
Outbound travel: Monday 12th July
09: 00 Meet on school front square
09: 15 Coach leaves Reading School
13: 00 Arrive at Shrewsbury School (approx.)
Inbound travel: Thursday 15th July
12: 00 Depart from Shrewsbury School
16: 00 Arrive back at Reading School (depending on traffic)
When you arrive at school : Students should meet on the front square.
Items to pack:
Comfortable clothes to travel in and wear in the evenings (for 3 nights)
Football shorts blue or black (up to 3 pairs)
Football socks blue or black (up to 3 pairs)
Shin pads
Football boots
Astro football trainers
Toiletries
Towel
Sun cream
Water bottle
Some spending money for the motorway services and the candy shop at Shrewsbury School (no more than £20)
Kind regards, Steve Allen
1. What is the requirement for the students?| A．To bring some formal clothes for the evenings. |
| B．To gather at the meeting place after arrival on the last day. |
| C．To meet at Shrewsbury School on time for the first day. |
| D．To keep in touch with the teacher by phone. |
| A．Relaxation. |
| B．Reunion with friends. |
| C．Destination exploration. |
| D．Sports training. |
| A．To pay for some extra personal use. |
| B．To pay for the accommodation. |
| C．To pay for the transportation and dinner. |
| D．To pay for the tuition. |
10 . All students are expected to read and learn the School Rules. These rules aim to make each student aware of the value of self-control, orderliness and the need to develop a sense of responsibility for their own behavior and for the larger community of which they are a part.
Dress Regulations
The School expects its students to wear their full school uniform correctly and with pride. It is our expectation that uniform and shoes will be clean and in good repair. Boys’ hair should be combed and of an acceptable length (not over the collar, ears or eyes), with no artificial coloring. Girls’ hair should be of a natural color. Shoulder-length hair must be tied back.
Absence, Illness and Punctuality
All students must be at school on time. If late, the student must sign in the late book in the General Office. Parents are asked to inform the school if their child is absent by 8:30 am on the day of absence. A written note from a parent explaining the absence MUST be provided to the General Office the day after return.
Should a student be ill during school hours he is to go straight to the School Medical Center. The sister will then take appropriate action.
Safety
◆ Proper behavior is expected within and around buildings and on the sporting field at all times.
◆ Students are not to enter laboratories, language rooms, the Technics and music rooms until invited to do so by teachers.
◆ The riding of bicycles or skateboards is prohibited along the front drive. Students riding bicycles must wear an approved bicycle helmet.
◆ No knives, explosives or dangerous materials may be brought into the school or boarding houses.
◆ Students are forbidden to interfere with fire safety equipment. An automatic fine will be imposed if this occurs.
1. The following requirements are listed except ________.| A．how to wear school uniform in the right way. |
| B．the length of girls’ hair. |
| C．being on time. |
| D．the safety at school. |
| A．He shall ask his parent to inform the school. |
| B．He shall provide his parent’s written note for the General Office. |
| C．He shall go straight to the sister. |
| D．He shall leave his name in the General Office. |
| A．When he plays with the fire safety equipment. |
| B．When he brings a knife to a boarding house. |
| C．When he rides a bicycle without a bicycle helmet. |
| D．When he goes into a language room without permission. |
| A．To point out the importance of the School Rules. |
| B．To introduce the details of the School Rules. |
| C．To tell students the results of breaking the School Rules. |
| D．To make each student aware of the value of self-control, orderliness and so on. |
