1 . Organizations design courses to help you learn new skills or improve your current skill set. Here’re the best course providers of 2024.

Codecademy

It provides information technology (IT) and other technical users with courses in coding and other software engineering areas. You can choose from several subscription plans or choose a free option to explore the website’s course collection.

Memrise

It’s a website and an application created to help you learn another language. It’s free to use and offers up to 23 languages to pursue. It aims to work on developing your long-term memory to support your learning journey and make it more effective. Additionally, it provides video examples of individuals using the language’s terms and phrases in everyday life.

Pluralsight

It’s a paid subscription site but offers a free trial, so you can try a few classes to determine if it fits your needs. You can take a Skill IQ assessment to know your skill levels and help you determine a plan to improve your abilities. It employs certified experts as the course instructors, which benefits you as a learner.

Alison

It’s a free learning platform offering classes, including fields such as personal development, health, language, finance and science. It offers learners the flexibility of taking the courses anywhere and anytime, so users can fit it into their schedule. And the platform is for individuals with various skill levels, from beginner to expert. Additionally, the site has two types of courses, allowing you to choose between earning a certificate or getting a diploma.

1. Which is most likely to be the course provided on Codecademy?

A．Computer Science.	B．Drawing for Beginners.
C．Advanced Parenting Skills.	D．Civil Engineering.

2. Which website invites specialists to assist the learners?

A．Codecademy.

B．Pluralsight.

C．Alison.

D．Memrise.

3. What is special about Alison’s courses?

A．They are designed for adults.	B．They require learners to pay.
C．They offer no certificates.	D．They are self-paced.

2 . Mathcamp

Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented teenagers, designed by the Mathematics Foundation of America to expose them to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of thinking. Attendees can expect a comprehensive curriculum comprising lectures, workshops, and collaborative math projects, with an extensive range of subjects.

At Mathcamp, students can explore undergraduate and even graduate-level topics while building problem-solving skills that will help them in any field they choose to study. They can also study with mathematicians who are passionate about their subject, from internationally known researchers to graduate students at the start of their careers.

Eligibility:

We invite applications from high-school and middle-school students from around the world who are passionate about mathematics. Students between ages 13 and 18 are eligible (有资格的).

Cost: $5,000 (Financial Aid is available on a case-by-case basis)

Location: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

About the application:

Application materials for our 2024 summer program will be available on January 10, 2024 and all applications received by the deadline (March 6, 2024) will receive equal consideration.

An application to Mathcamp includes the following:

•Some information about your Math Background: where you are now in learning the material that's traditionally covered in high school. We do not require school transcripts (成绩单); instead, we ask for self-reporting of your content knowledge.

•A short piece of writing About You, where you can tell us a little more about yourself, your interest in math, and why you want to come to Mathcamp!

•Your solutions to the Mathcamp 2024 Qualifying Quiz.

•(Optional) A scholarship application, if you require financial assistance to attend Mathcamp. Each applicant's final admissions decision will be determined no later than May 31, 2024.

Program Dates: June 30 — August 4, 2024

1. What can attendees do in the program?

A．Volunteer as a math teacher.	B．Apply for college admission.
C．Meet famous mathematicians.	D．Gain scholarship for high school study.

2. What is required in the application?

A．An essay about the future career.	B．The answers to the Qualifying Quiz.
C．A recommendation letter for schloarship.	D．An official school report on mathematics.

3. When can students start the curriculum?

A．On January 10, 2024.	B．On March 6, 2024.
C．On May 31, 2024.	D．On June 30, 2024.

3 . This Bachelor of Nursing course is designed to enable Registered Nurses with a diploma qualification in nursing to expand their professional education to a bachelor’s degree. This nursing degree consists of core studies and subjects relevant to the context of nursing practice in Singapore.

Students are assisted to expand their knowledge base in the discipline of nursing and apply this knowledge to nursing practice. They are also provided with the opportunity to develop academic and practical skills, and the attitudes needed to comprehend and evaluate new nursing knowledge in the discipline of nursing.

Course Highlights

•Learn from our experienced academic team and fly-in lecturers from La Trobe University.

•This course is under the list of accredited Nursing Education Programmes by the Singapore Nursing Board(SNB).

•The Nursing Degree programme is 100% coursework based. Students will be graded on assignments and project work basis.

•PSB Academy and La Trobe University awards 2 Nursing Scholarship annually with no bond requirements for students who applied for the Bachelor of Nursing programme.

Admission criteria

•Applicants must hold a minimum three-year nursing certificate or diploma in nursing from a La Trobe approved and recognized nursing school.

•Applicants need to have a current registration with SNB as a Registered Nurse.

•Students must be employed as registered nurses and hold a valid (有效的) practising certificate from SNB.

•Students need to be competent in communicating in English. As such, applicants who completed their pre-registration nursing education in a language other than English must provide evidence of their proficiency (能力) in the English language.

1. How can the participants benefit from the course?

A．They will be qualified as a patient nurse.

B．They will be trained to be a registered nurse.

C．They will have their performance assessed.

D．They will have their knowledge and skills updated.

2. What might be a striking feature of the course?

A．Internationally recognized coursework.

B．One-to-one instructions from lecturers.

C．A chance to get a nursing scholarship.

D．The evaluation of students’ exam results.

3. Which of the following is required of a participant?

A．Having prior nursing experiences.

B．Holding a one-year nursing certificate.

C．Finishing nursing education in English.

D．Working as an officially registered nurse.

4 . AP at a Glance

Get an Overview of the AP Program

The Advanced Placement ® Program (AP) enables willing and academically-prepared students to pursue college-level studies while they are still in high school. The program develops college-level courses that high schools can choose to offer and corresponding AP exams that are administered once a year.

Fast Facts

·AP courses are available in seven subject categories.

·Each AP course is modeled on a comparable introductory college course in the subject.

·Each course comes to an end in a standardized college-level assessment or an AP exam.

·AP exams are given in May each year at testing locations all over the world.

·Schools must be authorized by the AP Course Audit to offer approved AP courses and use the “AP” designation (名称).

Advantages

Taking AP courses and exams can help students:

·Stand out on college applications. AP courses on a student’s transcript (学生成绩报告单) show that they’ve challenged themselves with the strictest courses available to them. And success on an AP exam shows that they’re ready for college-level coursework.

·Earn college credits and skip introductory courses in college. Most four-year colleges and universities in the United States, as well as many institutions in more than 100 other countries, grant students’ credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP exam scores.

1. Who are suitable to apply for the program?

A．Middle school teachers.

B．High school students.

C．Program designers.

D．Company administrators.

2. What should the students do to finish a course?

A．Study seven reports.

B．Earn enough credits.

C．Take a relevant exam.

D．Use the “AP” designation.

3. What benefit can the qualified students get from the program?

A．Getting a high school transcript sooner.

B．More foreign universities to be chosen from.

C．Studying more introductory courses in college.

D．Higher possibility of being admitted to a university.

5 . Do you want to enjoy a new interest or start a new career at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois? Take advantage of online classes! Our expert instructors offer virtual learning in topics from gardening fundamentals to yoga to photography.

Painting the Natural World

6 Wednesdays, June 12-July 17

1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Watercolor is a fresh way to express the beauty of a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make expressive marks, mix colors, and apply water mindfully to achieve the sensitive effects watercolor offers.

Explore Mindfulness & Meditation (沉思)

Sunday, June 9

1:00 pm-2:30 pm

New! Investigate the basics of mindfulness and meditation through a relaxed discussion suitable for beginners. Participate in a brief meditation session led by the instructor that concludes with an open forum(论坛) where your thoughts and questions are encouraged. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket if you prefer.

Introduction to Design Principles

6 Wednesdays, June 12-July 17

9:30 am-noon

This workshop introduces and reviews the landscape design process of site analysis, conceptual design, and evaluations, based on principles of balance, scale, and unity. Through plant combinations and landscape features, you will learn about color, texture, line, form, and methods of creating garden spaces.

Chinese Art and Photography

6 Wednesdays, June 12-July 17

9:30 am-noon

Enrich your creativity and artistic process by devoting yourself in the visual cultures of China. We will survey the history of photography in China, analyze the style and approach of Chinese artists, and learn about elements of Chinese art and design. Classes will include weekly assignments, image reviews, discussions of tools and techniques.

1. What can you get after taking Painting the Natural World?

A．A variety of design techniques.	B．Elements of Chinese art and design.
C．The sensitive effects of watercolor.	D．Encouragements about your thoughts.

2. Which would you choose if you want to attend a one-day lesson?

A．Painting the Natural World.	B．Chinese Art and Photography.
C．Introduction to Design Principles.	D．Explore Mindfulness & Meditation.

3. In which section of the website can you find the text?

A．News.

B．Training.

C．Arts.

D．Economy.

6 . When will the man start his next class?

A．At 9:00 a.m.

B．At 10:45 a.m.

C．At l1:00 a.m.

7 . When can Jack receive necessary information about the classes?

A．After visiting the classes.

B．After paying for the course.

C．After registration.

8 . While many high-achieving students will spend their summers volunteering, working part-time jobs, or interning (实习), another great opportunity available to high schoolers is summer programs.

Experiences in Architecture
Dates: July 7 — 11
Location: University of Chicago

This workshop is perfect for high school students in architecture and design. In order to prepare them for a career in architecture, the two-week program promises to provide the study of the discipline at the college level while introducing them to life on a college campus.

Immersion (沉浸) into ASL
Dates: June 15 — 22 (overnight); June 24 — 29 (day camp)
Location: Gallaudet University

This program is designed for students who are either beginning or intermediate (中级的) signers and want to become more fluent. Participants will work with advanced ASL (American Sign Language) instructors and their assistants who are similarly deaf or hard of hearing, learn about deaf culture and history, and explore the nation’s capital. Students may participate in a residential or day camp program.

Conway School of Nursing
Dates: July 15 — 19
Location: George Washington University

This one-week program hopes to introduce students to careers in nursing. Taught by the nursing teachers and aided by upper-class nursing students, participants will learn about the moral values guiding the work.

High School Drama Institute
Dates: July 8 — 26
Location: Columbia University

Though this intensive three-week program is super-selective and a limited number of students are chosen to participate, it is a perfect fit for students with a passion for the performing arts. Participants develop acting skills focusing on voice, movement, and gesture, strengthen their dancing and singing skills, and learn what it takes to prepare for college auditions (试演).

1. What will Experiences in Architecture offer to participants?

A．Interning positions.	B．Pre-college courses.
C．A career in design.	D．On-campus tours.

2. Who might help with Immersion into ASL?

A．Experienced teacher assistants.	B．Residential ASL programmers.
C．Staff members with hearing problems.	D．Starters and Intermediate ASL learners.

3. Which of the following might be hard to attend?

A．Experiences in Architecture.	B．Immersion into ASL.
C．Conway School of Nursing.	D．High School Drama Institute.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will this course begin?

A．Today.

B．Next week.

C．Next month.

2. What kind of students has the speaker taught?

A．Businessmen.

B．actors.

C．College students.

3. What will all students do first?

A．Write about their interests.

B．Debate some topics.

C．Write down their objectives.

4. What topic interests the speaker most?

A．Music.

B．Sports.

C．Art.

10 . West Side Music Together

About

WSMT is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 5 and the grownups who look after them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based and developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.

When you participate, you will receive our current songbook and CD, and you can download your music through our award-winning Hello Everybody app using your Music Together account. You’ll also have access to our WSMT Family Portal, where we will share musical inspiration, play-at-home videos and activities to try at home.

Connection to the Community

Our classes become communities themselves and families can often be seen at parks and local cafes together after class. Families really get time to know each other over the course of our ten-week programs and we also offer free community events each year to registered families.

Additional Information

Our mission is to provide the highest quality music and movement experiences to as many young children as possible and to involve their parents and other adult caregivers as their primary guides. All classes include one of our nine award-winning music collections and our free Hello Everybody app.

Our mixed-age family classes follow the recommendations of child development researchers — grouping children of a variety of ages — because this fosters (促进) natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating (模仿) older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments. Their caregivers also go together.

1. Who are welcome to WSMT?

A．Seniors who have no family.	B．Teenagers younger than 15.
C．Adults caring for kids under 5.	D．Students applying to a college.

2. What do registered families of WSMT tend to do?

A．Socialize with each other after class.	B．Participate in various music contests.
C．Donate their favorite CDs to WSMT.	D．Share the cost of Hello Everybody app.

3. How can children benefit from mixed-age family classes?

A．They are free to have music classes at home.

B．They can be independent of their caregivers.

C．They are taught by award-winning musicians.

D．They can learn in a more natural environment.