1 . Popular Academic Majors
Choosing a major is important for all students. An academic major stands for a student’s study and career interests. Below is a list of some popular majors and their descriptions.
Psychology
Our Psychology Program mainly focuses on how people think, feel and behave. Psychology courses look at the complexities of the human mind and human behavior, including thought, language, and communication. This program joins classroom-based learning and work opportunity to put your knowledge into practice. Psychology students may have many opportunities to be involved in leading researches.
Computer Science
Computer Science is the study of computers and computer systems. Computer Science majors study a wide range of courses. During their first two years, students usually take basic courses, including programming languages and web development. This is to prepare them for more advanced classes like artificial intelligence. Many students become software or websites developers. Others choose to use their knowledge in a different field, like business or medicine.
Graphic Design
Graphic Design teaches students how to create images for advertisements, books and websites. This major combines images and text. Courses might include 2D design, drawing and computer graphics. To apply for a graphic design program, you need experience in visual art. You also need to present a small body of art work. Graduates of this major can get jobs in various fields, such as brand design and mobile app development.
Accounting
A Bachelor in Accounting provides students with a foundation in accounting and business. This major teaches students how to study, measure and evaluate information effectively. Our program offers different courses that help students understand the basic rule of accounting. There are a lot of career choices in accounting, such as investment banking and management consulting.
1. What do we know about Computer Science?| A．It takes two years to learn basic courses. |
| B．It focuses on how people think, feel and behave. |
| C．It ensures students to become websites developers. |
| D．It teaches students how to create images for advertisements. |
| A．Psychology. | B．Computer Science. |
| C．Graphic Design. | D．Accounting. |
| A．To promote some university’s academic majors. |
| B．To provide an overview of some popular academic majors. |
| C．To explain the requirements for popular academic majors. |
| D．To compare different career opportunities in different majors. |
2 . 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. |
1. Who are the audiences probably?
| A．College students. | B．News reporters. | C．Movie fans. |
| A．Racism. | B．Heightism. | C．Sexism. |
| A．Get more attention. | B．Get more choices. | C．Get more income. |
| A．They can earn high income from it. |
| B．They can get satisfaction from it. |
| C．Nobody cares about their height. |
4 . School-based Vocational (职业的) Training in Germany
If you want to do vocational training in healthcare, social services or technical professions, you can do school-based vocational training in Germany.
What is it?
School-based vocational training does not take place partly in a company, but only at a vocational school or a vocational college. Here you are not an apprentice (学徒) in a company, but you learn practically full-time at the school desk.
What does it teach you?
You will find a variety of professions that you can learn at a vocation al school or a vocational college. Offers are available for professions such as nurse, kindergarten teacher and medical-technical assistant. Many—but not all—of the more than 350 officially acknowledged vocational training programs in Germany are school-based.
How long does it take?
School-based vocational training in Germany is usually full-time. The duration and the curricula are fixed for the individual professions, but there are different vacation periods from school to school, which interrupt the training periods.
How much does it cost?
In contrast to in-company training, you will not usually receive a monthly training allowance for school-based training; in many cases, you will even have to pay for this training. If you go to a state vocational school or a college, there are usually no fees. However, this may not be the case with privately run vocational colleges or schools.
Germany’s vocational training system is known for its strong focus on practical skills and employability. According to a study by the German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, around 78% of students who completed a vocation al training program found employment within one year of graduation.
1. What can most probably be learnt in school-based vocational training?| A．Planting crops. | B．Taking care of the elderly. |
| C．Driving a vehicle. | D．Mastering a foreign language. |
| A．Attend a state college. | B．Receive an offer. |
| C．Have a full-time course. | D．Apply for a private school. |
| A．Science. | B．Education. | C．Business. | D．Entertainment. |
5 . Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an 8-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in teens, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention (介入) and teaches individuals how to help a teen who is experiencing a mental health challenge.
What will participants learn?
The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among teens, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, behavior disorders, and substance use disorder. Participants do not learn to diagnose(诊断), nor do they learn how to provide any medical service. Instead, they learn to support a youth who develops signs and symptoms of mental illness by applying a 5-step action plan.
Who created the course?
Mental Health First Aid USA worked with experts at the National Technical assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development to develop the youth program.
Who can take the course?
Anyone 18 or older can take Youth Mental Health First Aid, but it is recommended for those who regularly have contact with young people ages 12-18—instructors, university staff, resident advisors, social workers, coaches, faith leaders and other caring citizens.
Register the course below by going to the following link and selecting the May 16 training https:/form. iotform. us/70934347087160.
What is the price?
$ 10 fee includes lunch and training handbook
Where and how long does it take?
Park Central Office Building, Room 229, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
To learn more about the Mental Health First Aid USA, visit www. MentalHealth FirstAid. org
1. What can participants learn in the course?| A．How to perform first aid in emergency. |
| B．How to provide medical service. |
| C．How to diagnose possible mental health problems. |
| D．How to help teenagers with mental health problems |
| A．Those who often make contact with teenagers. |
| B．Those who suffer from mental health problems |
| C．Anyone above 18 |
| D．Teenagers from 12 to 18 |
| A．It lasts about 7 hours. | B．It is taken online |
| C．It should be registered online. | D．It offers free training handbooks |
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
| A．In a truck. | B．In a bank. | C．In a classroom. |
| A．$40. | B．$80. | C．$100. |
| A．The size of their trucks. | B．The driving distance. | C．The course level. |
7 . Choose your path forward
The following teen programs, designed specifically for ages 13 – 18, provide meaningful experiences today so teens are ready to realize their dreams tomorrow.
Diplomas 2 Degrees
Age 13 - 18
Diplomas 2 Degrees (D2D), a college readiness program, provides a range of services to guide club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post - secondary education (高等教育) and career success.
Keystone Clubs
Age 14 - 18
Keystoning is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s ultimate teen program for youth ages 14 - 18. This unique program provides leadership development opportunities for youth to participate in activities, both in and out of the club, in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service.
UPS Road Code
Age 13 - 18
UPS Road Code is a free national program that educates teens on safe driving techniques based in part on the training UPS uses for its own drivers, who are among the safe drivers worldwide.
Computer Science Pathway
All ages.
The Computer Science Pathway, a key component (成分) of Boys & Girls Clubs’ Education & STEM programming, invites youth and teens on a journey from their first encounter with code (代码) to creative computing.
1. What is special about Keystone Clubs?| A．It provides a range of college services. | B．It offers leadership development chances. |
| C．It gives guidance for pre - school students. | D．It allows one to engage in computer programming. |
| A．Safe driving. | B．Computer code. |
| C．Academic success. | D．Post - secondary education. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A news report. | C．An exam paper. | D．A teenager magazine. |
1. When will the first course end?
| A．On July 3. | B．On July 20. | C．On August 10. |
| A．England. | B．France. | C．Finland. |
| A．£50. | B．£500. | C．£550. |
| A．In cash. | B．In a bank. | C．Through a website. |
1. What advice does the man give to the woman about the painting course?
| A．Ask a teacher for personal help. |
| B．Do a lot of preparations at first. |
| C．Book a place for the evening class. |
| A．The advanced contents. | B．The good teacher. | C．The bright future. |
| A．The course lasts very long. |
| B．There will be a limit on the number of people next year. |
| C．It won’t cost too much and it’s useful. |
10 . Train and Work as a Literary (文学的) Editor This Summer!
The Summer Scholars Program provided by Polyphony Company is an 8-week online program for 9th-12th grade high school students. After completing this program, students will have some basic knowledge of literary editing.
Course Schedule
Training: Weeks 1-3
Week 1
Approaching Poetry: online content, live lectures and discussions with poetry instructors. Cooperate with other learners on one poetry submission.
Week 2
Approaching Fiction: online content, live lectures and discussions with fiction instructors. Cooperate with other learners on one fiction submission.
Week 3
Approaching Creative Nonfiction: online content, live lectures, and discussions with creative nonfiction instructors. Cooperate with other learners on one creative nonfiction submission.
Weeks 4-8
Work as a junior editor, responding to two editorial tasks per week. Learners will receive feedback on every task, Having a meeting with the instructors to discuss interests, feedback, and the areas of each page for focus.
Learning Outcomes
We expect learners will advance their literary skills while doing meaningful work. Specific learning goals include: methods to approach poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction; practice using literary devices to interpret and analyze submissions and give editorial feedback.
Cost: $ 350/learner
We hope that the summer learners will continue working with Polyphony Company when they finish the program. And the learners will have a chance to be an editing role at Polyphony Company and its high school literary magazine. The instructors will give you personal feedback about your path to promotion, but as a learner, it is not a guarantee of promotion. Historically, about 10% of our junior editors earn promotion to senior editors.
1. Who are most likely to be attracted by this text?| A．Senior editors. | B．Writers. | C．High school students. | D．Junior editors. |
| A．Week 1. | B．Week 2. | C．Week 3. | D．Week 4. |
| A．Master all the skills of literary editing. | B．Learn some college knowledge in advance. |
| C．Graduate from high school and enter college. | D．Be a member of Polyphony Company. |
