1 . HSK TEST and HSKK TEST are both the internationally standardized tests that focus on the ability of candidates whose Chinese is not their first language to use Chinese for communication in life, study and work.
According to China’s Ministry of Education, any foreign students to be enrolled in Chinese university should at least hold a HSK Level 4 certificate.
Learners who want to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarships should take the score reports of both HSK and HSKK.
All test takers taking HSK abroad are eligible (合格) to apply for the Chinese Test Summer Camp to experience Chinese culture and learn Chinese in a short period in China.
HSK and HSKK scores are valid for a long time. As a proof of the Chinese language ability of foreign students entering Chinese colleges and universities, the scores are valid for two years (counting from the day of the test).
HSK TEST
Test levels include HSK (Level 1), HSK (Level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4). HSK (Level 5) and HSK (Level 6).
Exam Object: HSK (Level 4) is mainly for candidates who have learned Chinese for four semesters (two academic years) with a schedule of 2-4 class hours per week and mastered 1, 200 commonly used words.
HSKK TEST
HSKK Test is designed to test the ability to express oneself orally in Chinese and includes the HSKK (Elementary), HSKK (Intermediate) and HSKK (Advanced).
Exam Object: HSKK (Intermediate) is mainly for candidates who have leaned Chinese for one to two academic years at a schedule of 2-3 class hours per week and master about 900 of the most commonly used words.
1. What is required for a foreigner to get into a Chinese college?A.To pass Level 4 of HSK. | B.To score above average in HSKK. |
C.To speak Chinese as their mother tongue. | D.To take part in Chinese Test Summer Camp. |
A.3. | B.4. | C.5. | D.6. |
A.In Chinese art galleries. | B.On inter-city subways. |
C.In elementary schoolbooks. | D.On overseas study websites. |
注意:1.词数100词左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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A.By taking lessons. |
B.By herself. |
C.By learning from her father. |
4 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late WorkAn essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?A.A textbook. | B.An exam paper. | C.A course plan. | D.An academic article. |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.You will receive a zero. | B.You will lose a letter grade. |
C.You will be given a test. | D.You will have to rewrite it. |
5 . Four Pre-College Summer Science Programs
Sustainable Animal Husbandry
This 3-week program is worth attending! In addition to some lectures and class discussions, students will also tour a variety of animal farms, practice animal handling techniques, and learn about the relationships between domestic (家养的) animals and humans.
Where: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
How Much: $6,310 including tuition (学费) and room & board
Biological Research and the Health Professions
You will spend six weeks exploring different aspects of life as a researcher or doctor in this program. Activities include dissecting (解剖) a chicken with a world-famous zoologist, learning about non-traditional medical therapies (疗法), measuring electrical communication signals in living fish, talking with a top cancer researcher, and much, much more.
Where: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
How Much: $12,825 including tuition and room & board
Clark Scholars Program
The seven-week summer research program offers students an opportunity for hands-on practical research with leading researchers and members of Texas Tech University. This unique opportunity, which includes weekly discussions and field trips, also pays students a $750 tax-free stipend (津贴) and provides room and board.
Where: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
How Much: Students receive a $750 tax-free stipend
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists
Mathematics is an important part of science, and this 6-week program is the perfect summer program for ambitious and motivated students to improve their math skills. They’ll team up with other students, research mathematicians, and professors, and visit scientists for a typical day of number theory lectures, seminars, independent and group work and research, hands-on experiments, and plenty of fun activities.
Where: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
How Much: $6,600 including tuition and room & board
1. Which program best suits a student interested in farming?A.Clark Scholars Program. |
B.Sustainable Animal Husbandry. |
C.Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists. |
D.Biological Research and the Health Professions. |
A.Practical research. | B.Medical therapies. |
C.Animal science. | D.Mathematics. |
A.Field trips. | B.Class discussions. |
C.Hands-on activities. | D.Interviews with scientists. |
6 . Schaumburg District 54, a school district in Schaumburg, Illino, has implemented a happiness curriculum. A key component of the curriculum is gratitude, where students develop four habits that take up just 21 minutes each day through exercises and learn to be thankful for not what they may want, but what makes them happy right now. And the four happiness habits are listed.
Two minutes of emailing
Write a two-minute maximum email each day praising or thanking a different person in your life. Not only do you often receive positive emails back, but this habit significantly increases your social connection, which is the greatest predictor of long-term happiness and is also as predictive of how long you will live as obesity or high blood pressure.
Fifteen minutes of movement
Fifteen minutes of movement each day can be the equal of taking an antidepressant, and acts as a gateway drug because people who do this start adding on entire groups of positive habits.
Two minutes of meditation(冥想)
Two minutes of meditation-simply watching your breath go in and out -improves accuracy on tasks by 10 percent, significantly reduces stress, improves sleep and raises engagement scores.
Two minutes of journal
Two minutes of journal about a positive, meaningful experience each day can significantly decrease pain symptoms and stress and increase the amount of meaning you feel in your life. Simply think of one meaningful event that happened over the past 24 hours and then on a sheet of paper, write down some details you can remember, which is called “Doubler”. Your brain struggles to tell the difference between visualization and actual experience, so you are doubling a meaningful event each day.
1. What does the new curriculum focus on?A.Being grateful. | B.Being energetic. | C.Physical health. | D.Interpersonal relationship. |
A.Two minutes of journal. | B.Two minutes of emailing. |
C.Two minutes of meditation. | D.Fifteen minutes of movement. |
A.Improving sleep. | B.Boosting optimism. | C.Gaining insight into life. | D.Increasing social connection. |
1. Who is the speaker?
A.A student. | B.A professor. | C.A teacher’s helper. |
A.Electricity. |
B.Modern science. |
C.Science in ancient Greece and Rome. |
A.The size of the earth. |
B.The size of the moon. |
C.The distance between the moon and the earth. |
A.Talk about Archimedes. |
B.Explain a math problem. |
C.Answer some questions. |
8 . Below you will find a profile of each gap year program. If there is a specific program you are interested in or a question you have regarding these programs, please feel free to contact them directly.
Youth International
Since 1997, Youth International has been providing many people with the most exciting and educational experience of their life. It is a learning program that combines international travel, inter-cultural exchange, home stays, volunteer community service work and outdoor adventures.
Phone: 720-270-3323
Carpe Diem Education
Through volunteer service, travel and cultural exchange, students of Carpe Diem Education receive a personal insight into themselves and their cultures. We specialize in guiding summer and semester programs for high school students. Each course is carefully crafted to develop leadership and self-awareness within our students, who return home better prepared to be leaders in thought and action.
Phone: 503-285-1800
Center for Interim Programs
Founded in 1980, Center for Interim Programs is the first independent gap year organization in America. Based on students’ interests and budget, our experienced teachers help make individual course choices including: low cost volunteer options, language programs, research trips, and so on. We are committed to helping students find more experiences of formal education and work.
Phone: 413-585-0980
EF Gap Year
EF Gap Year offers students the ability to explore several countries where you will learn a language, volunteer for a good cause, and gain international work experience. Choose between a 12-week semester or 26-week academic year. You can then personalize your program to meet your learning goals and interests by deciding where, when, and how you wish to study on your own. Our well structured curriculum even allows you to place out of college-level classes and earn advanced credits toward graduation.
Phone:800-726-9746
1. Which phone number can you dial if you want to improve your leadership?A.720-270-3323. | B.503-285-1800. |
C.413-585-0980. | D.800-726-9746. |
A.Its reasonable fee. | B.Its experienced teachers. |
C.Its personalized program. | D.Its diverse curriculum choices. |
A.They pay attention to volunteer service work. |
B.They combine education with home stays. |
C.They mainly offer cross-cultural education. |
D.They raise students’ interest in adventure. |
1. Who is the speaker?
A.A student. | B.A professor. | C.A teacher’s helper. |
A.Electricity. |
B.Modern science. |
C.Science in ancient Greece and Rome. |
A.The size of the earth. |
B.The size of the moon. |
C.The distance between the moon and the earth. |
A.Talk about Archimedes. |
B.Explain a math problem. |
C.Answer some questions. |
1.时间和地点:2.课程内容。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:书法课程calligraphy class
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