1 . 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.

2 . 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.

2. What could be the best major choice for a student interested in finance?

A．Psychology.	B．Computer Science.
C．Graphic Design.	D．Accounting.

3. What is the purpose of this text?

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.

3 . 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.

2. When is Priority Financial Aid Application available?

A．April 10, 2024.	B．February 14, 2024.
C．January 9, 2024.	D．July23, 2024.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A news report.	B．A travel brochure.
C．An academic paper.	D．A college website.

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.

2. What should a student do to enjoy the fee-free policy?

A．Attend a state college.	B．Receive an offer.
C．Have a full-time course.	D．Apply for a private school.

3. In which section of a newspaper can this text be found?

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

2. Who are recommended to learn the course?

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

3. What can we learn about the course?

A．It lasts about 7 hours.	B．It is taken online
C．It should be registered online.	D．It offers free training handbooks

6 . 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.

2. What can you learn at UPS Road Code?

A．Safe driving.	B．Computer code.
C．Academic success.	D．Post - secondary education.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A textbook.

B．A news report.

C．An exam paper.

D．A teenager magazine.

7 . 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.

2. Which week will the learners cooperate with others on poetry submission?

A．Week 1.

B．Week 2.

C．Week 3.

D．Week 4.

3. What can the learners do when they finish the program?

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.

8 . A medical emergency can happen anywhere at any time. Taking a brief moment to seek help is often the best first response. But before an ambulance can get to the scene, the immediate first aid attendance to anyone who is injured seriously makes a difference between life and death. Life Saver Team has been providing CPR (心肺复苏术) and first aid training since 2009. Here are a few of their most popular courses:

CPR AED

It is a classroom video-based, instructor-led course that teaches the basic techniques of CPR and the use of an AED (自动体外除颤器), as well as how to relieve choking. This course teaches skills with research proven techniques.

●Course length: 2 hours

●Price: $50 (Sign up for a first aid course for an additional $30)

Upon completion of this course, students will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver Fist Aid Course Completion Card that is valid (有效的) for two years.

Basic Life Support

This is a classroom course designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals with the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, and relieve choking in a timely and effective manner.

●Course length: 4 hours

●Price: $60 (Sign up for a first aid course for an additional $30)

The American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Course Completion Card is valid for two years.

First Aid

It is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills to manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrive. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, broken bones and other first aid emergencies.

●Course length: 2 hours

●Price: $45

Upon completion of this course, students will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR AED Course Completion Card that is valid for two years.

1. What should be often done first in a medical emergency?

A．Providing professional first aid.	B．Asking for help at once.
C．Taking the injured to the hospital.	D．Leaving the scene as soon as possible.

2. How much does it cost if a person wants to learn about CPR and AED?

A．$50.

B．$30.

C．$60.

D．$45

3. What do the listed courses have in common?

A．They are available online.

B．They are for all individuals.

C．They take the same amount of time.

D．They include a two-year AHA certificate.

9 . The following is the lesson plan for teaching English based on TED talks and other videos worth watching.

LESSON OVERVIEW

This lesson plan is based on a short video presenting a man who shares experiences from his unusual journey and masters vocabulary in particular travel phrasal verbs. Students will also have a lot of opportunities to speak as they will share their traveling experiences.

TRAVEL PHRASAL VERBS

The worksheet starts with tasks built around travel phrasal verbs. First, students get six sentences and they have to finish them by choosing a correct answer which will reflect the meaning of a given phrasal verb. Next, students complete questions with the correct forms of some of the phrasal verbs from the previous exercise. After that they need to discuss these questions.

QUOTE & VOCABULARY

Then, students move to the next part of the lesson plan. They have a quote by Anthony Bourdain who claims that "Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable.….". They need to discuss it and share their opinion about it. Next, they move to a vocabulary task. After that, students have to match halves to create phrases which come from the video and include words from the previous task.

       VIDEO & DISCUSSION

The last part of the lesson plan starts with a short lead-in to the video in the form of a discussion about experiences and challenges we can face on a walking adventure. Then, students watch the video and summarize it by using their own words. Finally, to wrap up the lesson, students discuss the walking journey presented in the video and their own attitude towards such traveling.

1. What theme does this lesson focus on?

A．A special lecture.	B．A travel schedule.
C．A travel experience.	D．A lecture guidance.

2. How does the teacher end the lesson?

A．By exchanging ideas.	B．By listing questions.
C．By making a prediction.	D．By giving an examination.

3. What's the author's purpose of writing the text?

A．To tell readers how to study English.

B．To show teachers how to have an English class.

C．To inform readers of the importance of English.

D．To remind teachers of the necessity of a teaching plan.

10 . LEARN   TO   MASSAGE   YOUR   BABY   

FREE SESSIONS

Babies love to be massaged (按摩). Join us at one of the following sessions to learn how to massage your baby. This class is suitable for parents with babies from newborn to age one.

Sessions: October 8: 9a.m.- 12 p.m.

October 30: 2 p.m.一5 p.m.

November 17: 6: 30 p.m.一9: 30 p.m.

Sessions are free, but registration (注册) is required. To register, send an email to baby massage @wellness. org with your preferred session. 12 members (plus the babies ) per class. For more information, please call 385-1258.

To: babymassage@wellness. org From: sallyann 563@pmail. com Date: September 10, 2020 Subject: Learn to Massage Your Baby My name is Sally Grover. I'm emailing you to get some information about the baby massage sessions. I am expecting my baby any day now, and would like to sign up for your October 30 class. My baby will be about one month old by then. I'm very interested in anything that will help my new baby! Thank you for offering this class. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

Benefits of Infant Massage

Many places now offer classes to teach parents how to massage their babies. Locally, one of the places that offers a class is at The Wellness Center. The owner, Karen Insbruck, says, “Massage on babies has been shown to have many benefits, including making your babies quiet and relaxed, helping improve their digestive systems and creating a stronger connection between the baby and his or her caregiver.”

If you' re interested in learning more, you can contact The Wellness Center at 385-1258.

1. What do we know about the sessions?

A．They can be joined at a low price.

B．They welcome newborn babies only.

C．They offer different choices to parents.

D．They can be attended without registration.

2. What class does Sally Grover want to join?

A．An October morning class.

B．An October afternoon class.

C．A November evening class.

D．An October class and a November class.

3. What is one advantage of massaging babies?

A．It makes them connect closely with their caregivers.

B．It gives them a chance to experience a new world.

C．It gives caregivers time to feed them.

D．It makes them excited.