1 . Learn to Turn Your Favorite Photo into a Digital Illustration

That’s right. We’re about to seriously school you on the art of portraiture, using nothing but a photo, your computer, and our trusty friend, Adobe Illustrator. In our brand-new class, Digital Illustration: Turn Your Photos Into Art, artist and designer Kristin Berry will teach you how to create your own digital portrait art using a photograph.

In Berry’s latest Digital Illustration class, you’ll be surprised and delighted by how just a few simple steps can result in a custom piece of art. It’s a great creative skill to learn for creating wedding invitations, holiday cards, birthday gifts, or wall art for your home. Plus, if you want to change the color of your shirt or add in a crazy color background, she’ll teach you how to do that too. There are endless ways you can customize your digital illustration, and this class will show you all the tips and tricks you need.

In the 82-minute online class, we’ll teach you:

·The best way to organize your Adobe Illustrator workspace

·How to illustrate the human form from the face all the way to the outfit

·Tips on how to add special touches to make your illustration unique and personalized

Once you sign up for the class, it’s yours to take on-demand, meaning you can watch it whenever (and at your own pace). Students will also get access to a design class that will have you learning from a professional. You’ll also get to download an exclusive course workbook that will help guide you through the class.

Sounds amazing, right? So find your most portrait-worthy photo and sign up for Digital Illustration: Turn Photos Into Art TODAY!

1. What is Adobe Illustrator probably?

A．An art teacher.

B．An application.

C．A course workbook.

D．A portrait photographer.

2. What skill can you learn in Kristin Berry’s class?

A．Taking digital photos.	B．Designing online courses.
C．Making Christmas cards.	D．Organizing wedding parties.

3. What is the text?

A．A report.

B．A journal.

C．An announcement.

D．An advertisement.

2 . Live classes

Our live, online, interactive classes are taught by expert British Council teachers and are available 24/7 via our easily accessible interactive platform. Choose your own timetable. Study in small group classes suited to your specific skill level, joining students from around the world, or choose one-to-one private lessons.

Self-study courses

Our English online self-study courses cost just £5.99 per month and give you a low-cost way to reach your goals in English. Improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing through a combination of web-based exercises, webinars (网络研讨会) on grammar and pronunciation and optional online live classes.

Personal tutoring

Book private online sessions with a tutor of your choice and focus on the areas important to you. Work together on a learning plan based on your level to help you reach your goal. Sessions are fun, friendly and designed to get you speaking confidently.

IELTS (雅思) preparation

Get the help you need to maximise your IELTS score. Focus on speaking, writing, reading or listening, or any combination of these. You decide your schedule, your teacher and your language focus. The program includes 30＋ hours of online practice activities, live stream webinars and language sessions.

All the courses are recommended for participants with: A1 Elementary to C1 Advanced English levels

Contact us at britishcouncil@learnenglish.com

1. What do we know about live classes?

A．Their timetables are flexible.	B．Their group lessons are unpopular.
C．They fail to provide private lessons.	D．They are only available in the UK.

2. Which of the following can best describe self-study courses?

A．Time-wasting.

B．Traditional.

C．Cheap.

D．Inefficient.

3. What is the text?

A．A research article.

B．A guidebook.

C．A diary entry.

D．An advertisement.

3 . Four Best Online English Courses

Udemy: English for Beginners

This 77-hour course is among the bestselling courses. The design based on real need makes it easy to adapt to even the busiest schedules. It opens to students with no knowledge of the language. Learners will become good enough to speak clearly and confidently and understand the language well enough to follow movies and TV.

Price: $109

Time to complete: 20 weeks

Coursera: English for Career Development

Coursera is supported by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ office of English learning. Coursera teaches English for business skills like job searching, resumes and interviewing. Learners can start at any time.

Price: $100

Time to complete: 40 weeks

Alison: English for Career Development

This self-paced (自定进度的) course takes a unique approach to teaching business English. English language learners learn the basics of searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs in the United States. Though all parts of the course are free, certification costs $30 and is available only to those who receive 80 percent or higher on their assessments (认证).

Price: Free

Time to complete: Self-paced

Perfectly Spoken: English for Daily Use

This course helps non-locals with the kinds of English used on the street and on vacation. It covers common expressions, such as what to say when meeting and greeting people, and how to express feelings. The course includes the language used when traveling, ordering at a restaurant, and during the United Kingdom holidays.

Price: $90

Time to complete: 36 weeks

1. How much should learners pay for Udemy?

A．$30.

B．$90.

C．$100.

D．$109.

2. What do Coursera and Alison have in common?

A．They are free of charge.

B．They must be finished in 40 weeks.

C．They focus on business English.

D．They are suitable for pupils.

3. Which course attracts non-locals who want to learn daily English?

A．Perfectly Spoken.

B．Coursera.

C．Alison.

D．Udemy.

4 . Childhood should be full of friends, play, and happiness. But when children are _________ and without their peer group, they may _________ a helping hand to get back on track. That’s why schools in India are teaching _________.

Actually, it is important to _________ kids to be resilient (有弹力的). They needed a(n) _________ that could train students to identify emotions and ways to channel them.

The happiness course was _________ started by the Indian government in 2018. It _________ mental health, well-being. It also encouraged _________ peer connections for elementary school children. The course included storytelling and teamwork activities.

“The happiness course is a(n)_________, and schools should welcome it. The objectives include developing self-awareness, mindfulness, critical thinking, and helping children __________ life skills to deal with stress,” said Shikha Banerjee, the principal of the Seth Anandram Jaipuria School in Kanpur.

“Mindfulness is the cornerstone of the happiness course and its biggest __________ is that every day 1.6 million children in Delhi start their studies in school with mindfulness. It has __________ as a turning point in the lives of students studying in Delhi schools and has relieved (缓解) children from stress and __________ their focus in studies,” deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said during the Mindful Education Awards 2021 program.

The award is an initiative to __________ the efforts of schools in creating a mentally and physically healthy __________ for the development of children through teaching mindfulness.

1.

A．sad

B．afraid

C．lonely

D．angry

2.

A．need

B．offer

C．lend

D．give

3.

A．lessons

B．happiness

C．standard

D．subjects

4.

A．allow

B．persuade

C．train

D．direct

5.

A．ability

B．chance

C．guide

D．course

6.

A．gradually

B．originally

C．finally

D．specially

7.

A．focused on

B．depended on

C．stuck to

D．consisted of

8.

A．classic

B．typical

C．various

D．positive

9.

A．example

B．surprise

C．success

D．conclusion

10.

A．apply

B．practice

C．contain

D．adapt

11.

A．desire

B．image

C．concern

D．beauty

12.

A．hosted

B．acted

C．come

D．put

13.

A．limited

B．located

C．distracted

D．increased

14.

A．recognize

B．measure

C．advocate

D．confirm

15.

A．phenomenon

B．environment

C．qualification

D．relationship

5 . Here are four amazing online photography (摄影) classes to improve your photos.

Mastering Lightroom & Photoshop (By Andrew Kerns)

Every professional photographer uses post-processing (后期处理) skills to make their images stand out. In fact, editing and post-processing your images is a major part of the photography work. Luckily, Andrew Kerns has put together an amazing online class to help you learn the latest professional Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop skills.

Wildlife Photography Workshop (By Charly Savely)

Professional wildlife photographer, Charly Savely, has recently decided to share her secrets with the world through her online Wildlife Photography Workshop recorded in Alaska’s Katmai National Park. Learn how she chooses camera settings using art to influence your style, where to find wildlife and how to photograph animals safely in the wild.

A to Z of Selling Your Photos (By Lola Akinmade)

Lola Akinmade is an excellent travel photographer whose works are regularly published by brands(品牌)like The New York Times and Travel & Leisure. She has also put together an excellent online photography class that goes into detail about how to make your photos be brands, including getting close to brands, how to deal with copyrights, working with editors, getting model shows and much more.

Photographing the World (By Elia Locardi)

Elia Locardi is a very successful landscape photographer who’s been travelling the world for years. His course Photographing the World is full of tips and post-processing skills he uses to create his landscape and travel photography. With 15 lessons and more than 12 hours of video content, his photography class takes you from the on-location capture (外景拍摄) all the way through his post-processing skills in the studio.

1. Who should you turn to if you want to learn to photograph wild animals?

A．Andrew Kerns.

B．Charly Savely.

C．Lola Akinmade.

D．Elia Locardi.

2. Which course offers tips on making your photography works a brand?

A．Mastering Lightroom Photoshop.	B．Wildlife Photography Workshop.
C．A to Z of Selling Your Photos.	D．Photographing the World.

3. What do Andrew Kerns’s and Elia Locardi’s courses have in common?

A．They include post-processing skills.

B．They focus on photographing wild animals.

C．They provide skills of on-location capture.

D．They teach how to work with big brands.

6 . Explorers Camp

•Full day camp for kids aged 5-13.

•Monday-Friday, July 8-26, 9am-4pm.

Week 1 | July 8-12

Week 2 | July 15-19

Week 3 | July 22-26

•Register for a single week or multiple weeks.

•Fees: $365 per week.

•The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund (退款) is June 15.

Camp Structure

The day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group. Campers have a three-hour morning class engaging with a morning theme (9am to 12 noon) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another three-hour class engaging with an afternoon theme (1pm to 4pm). Snack periods are held throughout the day. All campers should bring their own bagged lunch and snacks.

Camp Content

Explorers Camp organizes engaging arts, history and science-related activities in every class, and focuses on a range of topics that emphasize active learning, exploration and, most of all, fun! All camp sessions are created with age-appropriate activities that are tailored to the multiple ways that kids learn.

Camp Staff

Campers enjoy a staff-to-child ratio ranging from 1:4 to 1:7 depending on the age group. Instructors are passionate educators who are experts in their fields and have undergone training and a background check.

1. On which of the following dates can you cancel your registration with a full refund?

A．June 12.

B．June 22.

C．July 19.

D．July 26.

2. How are campers divided into different groups?

A．By gender.

B．By nationality.

C．By interest.

D．By age.

3. How many hours of class will you have altogether if you register for a single week?

A．15.

B．21.

C．30.

D．42.

7 . Here is a timetable of courses in Children’s Palace.

Monday Space Course 19: 00—20: 00 (once a week for two months) Dr. Li Hua (the teacher from Red Star School) More knowledge about the outer space. Place: Room 105	Thursday Chinese Clay Art Course 19: 00—21: 00 (once a week for three months) Chinese Clay Art. Join us to learn it. Call Ms. Huang Li at 8820231. Place: Room 109
Tuesday Photography Course 18: 30—19: 30 (once a week for two months) Mr. Chen Yi, from Evening Paper, will show you how to take good pictures. Bring your own camera. Place: Room 218	Saturday Cooking Course 14: 00—16: 00 (once a week for two months) Ms. Qian Hong (a famous cook) Learn some common dishes, like scrambled eggs with tomato (番茄炒蛋). Place: Room 305
Wednesday Biology Course 18: 00—19: 00 (once a week for one month) Learn about earthworms (蚯蚓) in a field. Place: In the yard of Children’s Palace	Sunday Chinese Shadow Puppetry (皮影戏) Course 15: 00—17: 30 (once a week for three months) Tell the story of Journey to the West by Mr. Liang. Place: Room 308

1. When can you learn more about the outer space in Children’s Palace?

A．On Sunday.	B．On Saturday.
C．On Tuesday.	D．On Monday.

2. Who can you learn from if you want to know more about the Chinese Clay Art?

A．From Dr. Li Hua.	B．From Ms. Huang Li.
C．From Mr. Chen Yi.	D．From Mr. Liang.

3. Where can we have the Biology Course?

A．In Room 109.	B．In Room 305.
C．In the yard of Children’s Palace.	D．In Room 218.

4. What can you learn in the Cooking Course?

A．How to cook.	B．How to tell a story.
C．How to take photos.	D．How to make clay pieces.

5. Which course will last for the longest time?

A．Photography Course.	B．Chinese Shadow Puppetry Course.
C．Cooking Course.	D．Biology Course.

8 . Great Books Summer Program delivers excellent preparation for seminar-style college classes and the SAT critical thinking section. We are thrilled to announce Summer 2022 On-Campus programs are returning. Enrollment (注册) is open. Make your plans today!

Program 1: Great Books & Writer’s Workshop at Pepperdine University Malibu, CA For Rising Grades 6-8 and Grades 9 — 12 One and Two-Week Programs Choose the one-week Seminar and Discussion program. Select Writer’s Workshop for students eager to explore the art of creative writing. Or, stay for both! One-week Tuition: $2695       Two-week Tuition: $5390

Program 2: Great Books & Writer’s Workshop at Amherst College Amherst, MA For Rising Grades 6-8 and Grades 9 — 12 One and Two-Week Programs We will be offering Seminar and Discussion programs and a Writer’s Workshop for students eager to explore the art of writing in all forms. One-week Tuition: $2495       Two-week Tuition: $4990

Program 3: Great Books at Stanford University Stanford, CA For Rising Grades 6-8 and Grades 9 — 12 One and Two-Week Programs Young people gather to experience reading and life at Stanford University. Join us for one week or two of Great Books Seminar and Discussion programs! One-week Tuition: $2995       Two-week Tuition: $5990

Program 4: A Tall Ship Adventure For Rising Grades 9 — 12 Sail from Bangor to Portland, ME One Week Program Great Books is excited to announce the second year of Tales of the Sea: a Tall Ship Adventure. This program for high school students marries the study of maritime literature with living and learning to sail. Time will be split between seminar and discussion and sailing education with visits to coastal islands. One-week Tuition: $2995

Note:
All on-campus programs have Materials & Events fees of $225 for one week and $475 for two.
1. How much does an applicant pay in total for a one-week program at Stanford University?

A．$2995.

B．$3220.

C．$3470.

D．$3945.

2. Which program will you choose if you want to do outdoor practice?

A．Program 1.

B．Program 2.

C．Program 3.

D．Program 4.

3. What do the four on-campus programs have in common?

A．They offer seminar-style classes.

B．They prepare students for the SAT test.

C．They are designed for junior high students.

D．They aim to promote students’ writing skills.

9 . 语法填空

Cooking was once regarded as a necessary part of education in England. But in recent     1    (year), it has became less important in schools. As a result, basic cooking skills are being lost. It is also making more children overweight. Tom is the     2    (fat) boy in his class. Because his parents are too busy to cook for     3    (he). He often     4    (eat) fast food that is harmful to his health.

The government is worried and is looking     5     ways to solve the problem. A new law has been passed. All middle schools should offer some cooking     6    (class) to students aged from 11 to 14 years old. They hope that this will encourage people to cook instead     7     eating ready meals and fast food.

Students will learn to cook for one hour     8    week for one term. They will learn to use simple and fresh ingredients(原料) to prepare healthy, tasty food. Most students can learn the basic cooking skills     9    (easy). But a few students learn it slowly and they can learn to cook in the eighth or     10    (nine) class.

10 . Pre-College Program Courses

The Harvard Pre-College Program will be hosting all courses online for Summer 2021. To encourage interactive learning, class sizes are small and typically range from 12 to 18 students. In this collegial setting, you will practice the art of healthy debates, learn to communicate clearly on complex topics, and deliver presentations on your own research, all under the guidance of Harvard instructors for a true Ivy League experience. At the end of the program, you will receive a written evaluation from your instructor, as well as a Harvard transcript with a grade of AR or NM （"requirements met" or "requirements not met"）. Please note: You need to attend every online class in its entirety to receive a passing grade of "Met All Requirements".

Course: Care in Critical Times

• Jul 5 —Aug 16, Mon. to Thurs., 8:30 — 11:00 am

• Andrea Wright

What is care? How can and do communities encourage care as a tool for building healing, and hope? This course requires students to not only ask how they might engage in caring acts with their own communities, but to complete a locally based community project that brings care.

Course: Introduction to neuroscience

• Jul 7 — Jul 25, Wed. to Fri., Noon — 3:00 pm

• Grace Francis

This course is an introduction to the nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain.

Course: College Writing

• Jul 1 — Jul 22, Thurs. to Sat., 8:00 — 11:30 am

• Martin T. Greenup

This course introduces students to college writing by taking them through the steps required to complete a five — page analytic essay. Students read a range of classic and contemporary short stories, and develop strategies for careful close reading via class discussion and in-class exercises.

Course: The Economics of Cities

• Jun 17 — Jul 29, Sun. to Thurs., 3:15 — 6:15 pm

• Thomas Shay Hill

What causes cities to grow, and what limits their growth? What are the costs of urban living, and how can they be overcome? We examine a range of major urban issues from an economic view: traffic and transportation; water, public health and the role of cities in generating economic growth and technological innovation.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To offer an overview of the program.

B．To introduce the program instructors.

C．To present the contents of the guidance.

D．To explain the requirements of the courses.

2. Which course can you take if you are available on Friday mornings in July?

A．Care in Critical Times.	B．College Writing.
C．Introduction to neuroscience.	D．The Economics of Cities.

3. Whose course should you choose if you are interested in urban public health?

A．Andrea Wright's.	B．Grace Francis's.
C．Martin T. Greenup's.	D．Thomas Shay Hill's.