The International Summer School of Scotland W...

The International Summer School of Scotland Welcomes You

Two sessions of the summer school:

• Session one： July 4th—July 25th (This Session is now full)

• Session two： July 28th-Aug. 18th (LIMITED PLACES STILL AVAILABLE)

If you would like our 2020 brochure please send us your details by going to the enquiries(咨询)page. The summer school program of The International Summer School of Scotland offers high school students from all over the world (aged 13 — 18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in the historic and picturesque seaside town of St Andrews during the summer break. The International Summer School of Scotland is a three-week program and due to such a high demand we are offering two sessions in 2020: Session 1 (4th July — 25th July) and Session 2 (28th July—18th August).

Summer School Programs

The International Summer School of Scotland prides itself on providing high-quality academics and exciting electives. Students of the summer school create a personalized three-week program to suit both their academic needs and extra-curricular tastes. Each summer school student is able to choose one academic program and one elective course. Students at the Summer School will also benefit from a broad-ranging and all-inclusive activities program. Whether it is discovering Scotland's beautiful capital city or learning to kite board on the beach, our summer school activities program is designed to leave no one behind.

1.Whom does the above advertisement target?

A.Worldwide teachers.

B.Teachers in Scotland.

C.Worldwide high school students.

D.High school students from Scotland.

2.If you apply now, you are expected to start the summer school from .

A.July 4th B.July 25th

C.July 28th D.Aug. 18th

3.The summer school provides the following programs EXCEPT .

A.activities program B.academic program

C.selective course D.job training

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Headington Oxford Summer School welcomes all students throughout the world and provides a fantastic summer school experience. It is close enough to visit London, which is a beautiful city in its own right and also has a number of attractions nearby.

 London:

A trip to the UK would not be complete without a visit to the capital city of London. During the ‘London Day’ all students will have a chance to see famous tourist attractions such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square. The students will also enjoy a boat trip on River Thames and a ride to the top of the Shard, an 87-storey building in London for a breathtaking view of the city. There will also be dinner in a London restaurant before heading back to the school.

 Thorpe Park:

With over thirty extreme rides and attractions, and one of the world’s most terrifying roller coasters, enjoy an exciting day out at one of the nation’s most popular theme park

 Bath:

Spend the day exploring this beautiful historic city with impressive architecture, including a visit to the famous Roman baths. Students also have the opportunity of a fantastic shopping experience in this famous market towns!

 Thinktank Science Museum & Birmingham:

Spend the morning in the interactive state of the art science centre followed by an afternoon exploring Birmingham with time for shopping in the Bullring Shopping Centre.

 Warwick & Stratford:

Visit one of medieval England’s most beautiful castles full of history, tales and adventure. Afterwards, enjoy exploring the picturesque streets of Stratford Upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

 Brighton:

This beautiful seaside town provides a fun-filled day out for all students. The day includes a visit to the Royal Pavilion and its museum as well as Brighton Pier and beach. There is also time for shopping in the famous Brighton Lanes before heading back to school.

1.Where can you overlook the whole city when touring London?

A. On top of the Shard    　　 B. On River Thames

C. In a London restaurant    D. At the Houses of Parliament

2.What can you do in both Bath and Thinktank Science Museum & Birmingham?

A. Visiting art science centre   　

B. Doing some shopping

C. Experiencing roller coasters

D. Exploring historic architectures

3.Where can you enjoy a lovely beach?

A. London 　　   B. Bath

C. Thorpe Park  D. Brighton

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The Graduate School of University of Florida welcomes you to apply for one of the highest quality and most affordable graduate education opportunities available today.

How the Application Process Works

◆The UF Office of Admission, which determines your eligibility(合格) for admission to the university.

◆The department you want to major in, which determines your eligibility for its graduate program.

◆ If you are a non-US applicant, the UF International Center, which determines your eligibility for a student visa after you are admitted, on the basis of your reported pre-existing funds.

Please note: The UF Graduate School is not involved in this process. Contact the department you are applying to if you have questions about your application.

1. Read all the information and instructions on the UF Office of Admission’s graduate admission webpages.

2. Contact the department you want to major in to find out its application requirements and deadlines.

3. Fill out and submit your online application and application fee payment by clicking on the link.

4. Have your official test scores (FE, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, MELAB, TOEFL, TSE) and transcripts(文本)sent to UF Office of Admission( with official translations of them, if the originals are not in English).

5. Send these materials to the department you want to major in:

◆ Statement of purpose (letter of intention).  ◆ Resume or curriculum vita.

◆ Recommendation letters.            ◆A graduate fellowship/assistantship application.

◆ Transcripts (with official translations, if the originals are not in English).

◆ Any other materials required by the graduate program you are applying for.

Please note: You can now choose to submit your statement of purpose, resume and recommendation letters online via the UF Office of Admissions online application system. Official test scores received at the UF Office of Admissions will automatically be made available to your department.

6. E-mail your department to let it know you have applied online and have sent it application materials.

Application Fee

UF’s nonrefundable application fee is $30. You can pay online by credit card (for a $1.75 extra) or mail your payment (your name and UFID number on the check and a cover memorandum attached to the check) to the school address.

Test Score Codes

The UF’s code for submission of GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and TSE scores is 5812.

1.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．The UF Office of Admission can decide whether you will be a qualified graduate.

B．The department you major in will determine whether you can graduate or not.

C．The UF International Center is in charge of checking your visa before the admission.

D．The UF Graduate School can answer all the questions about your application.

2.Which of the following can be inferred from the poster?

A．The transcripts must be written in one’s official language.

B．The application fee can be paid in cash if necessary.

C．You needn’t send the test score to your department in person.

D．You have to call to tell the department about your application.

3.When you apply for the graduate education opportunity, you __________.

A．need to send your exam papers yourself

B．have to pay $ 31.75 by mailing

C．should get a score of at least 5812 for any test

D．must state the reasons for application

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This summer, I, along with several other international students, traveled to the region of Berounka and found a lovely camping place beside the river. At night, I shared a tent with three girls from Brazil, the United States, and Belgium. 1. I didn't know what to bring, just my sleeping bag and some warm clothes. And with the light of the campfire burning all night, I was unable to sleep until 1 o'clock.

Later that morning, when we were all on the raft and ready to leave, I was told to sit in the middle because I'd never used a paddle before. 2.Once we set off, my US friend showed me how to use a paddle. I found it wasn't so hard—it just made my arms really tired. I listened carefully to what my friends were saying, at the same time looking around at the beautiful scenery. 3. Suddenly, the raft turned over. and we all fell into the water. My friends managed to reach the other side of the river quickly, but they couldn't catch me. I felt panicked but wanted to get out of the water as soon as I could.4..

At last, I finally made it to a rock near the riverbank. I was so delighted and asked my friends to take a photo of me.5.From then on, I tried rafting almost every summer. My experience taught me that we should try new things and get to know new people, even if it means facing danger.

A. I'd never camped outside before.

B. I heard my friends cheering me up loudly.

C. I shared what I brought with my three roommates.

D. So I grasped my paddle and swam stoutly to my friends.

E. I held on tightly to my paddle, not daring to move one bit.

F. I had fallen into the river, but I fell in love with this sport too.

G. Tree-filled mountains, the clear blue sky, and wooden cottages surrounded me.

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2016 International Summer School

The 2016 University of Cambridge International Summer Schools will run in Cambridge from 6 July to 22 August 2016. Our programs give you the opportunity to meet award-winning lecturers, stay and dine in one of the historic Cambridge Colleges and enjoy a range of weekend excursions（游览）and social activities. To sign up for a program simply apply online, or download an application form from our website. Places on courses and in-college accommodation are limited, so we encourage applicants to apply early to avoid disappointment.

This year we will be offering specialist programs in: Ancient Empires, Literature, History, Medieval Studies and new for 2016, Creative Writing and Hanseatic League. If you are looking to study a number of different subject areas, the Interdisciplinary Summer School is ideal. It is divided into three terms, Interdisciplinary Summer School Term I, Interdisciplinary Summer School Term II and Interdisciplinary Summer School Term III, covering a wide range of subjects including politics, philosophy, economics, literature, history and international relations. You can opt to do one or two terms. But most students choose all the three terms.

The Cambridge English for Academic Purposes program combines a two-week intensive（强化）language course with a two-week academic program. This allows students to put into practice the language skills they have learned during the first two weeks of the program. Applicants will also have the opportunity to sign up for weekend excursions and take part in various events.

If you want to join us in 2016, please click here to download a copy of brochure（手册）. If you want to find out more information about 2016 International Summer School, you can visit www.ice.cam.ac.uk/intsummer. (CLICK HERE)

What our students say

“The entire experience was even better than I expected. I absolutely loved it.” Sally, USA

“I believe that the Science International Summer School was a fulfilling experience. I think that everyone should attend this Summer School at least once in a lifetime.” Dominika, Poland

1.What should people do if they want to sign up for a program in this ad?

A.They should go to Cambridge by plane.

B.They should phone Cambridge.

C.They should call for an application form.

D.They should apply for the program online.

2. Why are the applicants encouraged to apply early?

A.The earlier they apply, the less they will pay.

B.If they apply late, they have to live out of Cambridge College.

C.There are not enough places for the courses or in-college accommodation.

D.The reason is not mentioned in the passage.

3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 3?

A.To avoid doing a duty

B.To choose to do

C.To decide not to be part of a group

D.To decide on

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Summer School for Effective Leadership 2014

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups （HKFYG） partners with 2 world-class universities, The University of Hong Kong （HKU） and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology （HKUST） to offer you the best international summer schools in town! This year the Summer School for Effective Leadership （SSEL） is divided into the HKU Chapter—An Overture to Global Leadership, and HKUST Chapter—The Art of Public Speaking. Please find out more from the introduction below:

HKU Chapter—An Overture to Global Leadership

An Overture to Global Leadership, now in its seventh year, is cooperation between the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the University of Hong Kong with the aims:

1. To nurture youth leaders with solid fundamental knowledge and intensive leadership skills;

2. To strengthen their critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities;

3. To reinforce their willingness to serve the community;

4. To further develop global perspective and promote intercultural awareness amongst participants.

Date

Between 18 July 2014 （Friday） and 26 July 2014 （Saturday）.

Full attendance is mandatory for the 9-day-8-night programme. Shared-room accommodation in the University dormitory is required.

Application Deadline

Non-residents of Hong Kong: 6:00 p.m., Friday, 16 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time）

Non-residents of Hong Kong may need to apply for a student visa, please visit the website: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hku/overview.html for further details.

For application, please visit: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hku/application.php

HKUST Chapter—The Art of Public Speaking

The Art of Public Speaking is a new collaboration between the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with the aims:

1. To enhance the leadership skills and public speaking skills of participants;

2. To allow youth leaders and speakers to learn from one another, and encourage cultural exchanges;

3. To demonstrate how public speaking skills can be used by leaders to communicate to the public;

4. To allow outstanding student leaders to serve and understand the local community.

Date

Between 14 July 2014 （Monday） and 19 July 2014 （Saturday）

Full attendance is mandatory for the 6-day-5-night programme. Shared-room accommodation in the University dormitory is required.

Application Deadline

Non-residents of Hong Kong: 6:00p.m., Friday, 9 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time）.

Non-residents of Hong Kong may need to apply for a student visa, please visit the website: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hkust/overview.html for further details.

For application, please visit: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hkust/application.php

1.The Art of Public Speaking is organized by ________.

A. HKFYG & HKU        B. HKFYG & HKUST        C. HKU & HKUST        D. HKUST & SSEL

2.Which is the common aim between an Overture to Global Leadership and the Art of Public Speaking?

A. Strengthening critical thinking.

B. Promoting intercultural awareness.

C. Improving public speaking.

D. Developing problem solving ability.

3.The underlined word can be best replaced by ________.

A. worthwhile        B. normal        C. acceptable        D. necessary

4.For a Hong Kong resident who wants to attend HKUST Chapter, ________.

A. he has to apply for a student visa

B. he has to board on campus for six days

C. he will be given the opportunity to get close to local community

D. he shall submit the application before 6:00 p.m., 9 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time）

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The last school bell rings and your kids are off for the summer. For most kids, those thoughts of schoolwork and lessons are a distant memory that they won’t be thinking about again until fall. __1.____

Have your kids hit the library.

___2.___If they don’t have a library card, get them one. Many local libraries sponsor summer reading clubs that keep your kids wanting to read. Be sure to let your kids pick their own books out; summer is for fun reading.

Have your kids read every day.

Ask your kids to read outside in the sun. Join in with them, and read aloud their favorite books, no matter how may times you have read them. _3.____Nothing will stimulate a child to read more than to have adults reading with them.

____4._____

If you are planning a family trip, have them check out the map. Let your kids go online and research where you are going. Have your kids check the weather report in the newspaper or what big event is happening and then have them report back on them at dinnertime. Have your kids check out magazines or websites for recipes that can be prepared.

Improve your kids’ writing skills.

Learning to express your thoughts in writing in a logical manner is a skill that is often lost. To help your kids, have them write about things during the summer. If your kids love something such as animals, have them write reports about them to share with the family. ___5._____

A.Find other ways to encourage the kids.

B.However, it’s important for them to continue some learning.

C.Reading in the sun is bad for their eyes.

D.If you are going on a trip, have your kids keep a travel journal.

E.Improve your kid’s planning skills.

F.Encourage your kids to read by taking them to the library during the summer.

G.Pick a time every day when you all stop and read as a family together.

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Creative Writing Summer School

2-15 August 2015

Study at one of the world's leading universities

About the Creative Writing Summer School

This programme is for those wishing to develop their existing creative writing skills, either for eventual professional use, or out of personal interest.Workshop courses take place twice a day.In a series of plenary(全体出席的)lectures (each morning, and on some evenings), novelists, poets and writers of creative non-fiction discuss their own work and the art of writing.Plenary lectures are designed to expand students' understanding of their own creative options.Students will expected to complete daily writing tasks outside classroom hours; the resulting work will form the primary focus of the workshops.

What will I be studying?

Workshop courses focus on practical writing skills and critical reflection; there are specialist options in fiction; creative non-fiction and poetry, and writing for stage and screen, as well as a more broadly-based writing course.

Who can apply?

The programme is open to university students, literature teachers, professionals and those with other life experience; gap-year students preparing for university may also apply (students must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian if under 18 when the programme starts).Participants must also meet the language requirements specific to this programme and will be asked to provide a 300-400 word piece explaining their reasons for applying.

Who will be teaching me?

Courses are taught by a combination of published writers associated with the School of Continuing Education, Peking University and by guest subject specialists from beyond the university.

Where will I stay?

Participants can stay in the School of Continuing Education, Peking University, close to the teaching sites and city Coventry.

How do I apply?

You can download an application form or apply online.

Find out more: www.sce.pku.edu.cn

1.Participants are supposed to finish their writing tasks______.

A. in the morning　　 B. in the evening

C. after class　　 D. during plenary lectures

2.The writing courses_____·

A. focus on practical writing skills

B. cover various kinds of writing

C. don't include writing for stage and screen

D. are mainly about creative non-fiction

3.Applicants need to write an essay to_______.

A. introduce themselves

B. show their writing skills

C. state their language learning experiences

D. explain why they want to attend the programme

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To many Americans，Labor Day marks the end of the summer，a day off from work and school，and one last chance to relax．But Labor Day is much more than just a day off . It represents a very important victory for laborers everywhere．The holiday is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers．

More than a century ago，workers were forced to deal with harsh conditions．They were paid very little, and they often worked 10-to l2-hour days．Men, women and even small children were forced to work even when they were sick．Tired of long hours and dangerous conditions，workers began organizing themselves into labor unions．On top of fighting for higher pay and shorter workdays，they also fought for the rights of children．The workers wanted employers to place limits on the age of their workers so that small children were not overworked or hurt in factories．

A New York City carpenter named Peter McGuire is credited for coming up with the idea for Labor Day．In 1872，after working many hours under poor conditions, McGuire rallied 100,000 workers to go on strike．The workers marched through the streets of New York City，demanding a better work environment．McGuire spent a decade fighting for workers’ rights．In 1882，he proposed the idea to create a special holiday for workers．On Tuesday，September 5，1882．more than 10,000 workers hit the streets of New York City for the first ever Labor Day parade．Two years later the celebration was moved to the first Monday in September．And in 1894，Congress passed a law making Labor Day a national holiday．

Americans celebrated the first Labor Day holiday with a parade，picnics and fireworks．Today，many people hit the road to enjoy the last of their summer vacation．Others enjoy the long weekend with picnics，backyard barbecues or just rest and relaxation．However you spend Labor Day，remember that the holiday is a time to pay tribute (致敬)to the workers who have made America what it is today．

1.What do we know from Paragraph 1 ?

A．Americans have more than a day off on Labor Day．

B．Many countries in the world celebrate Labor Day．

C．Labor Day has a deep meaning for American laborers．

D．Labor Day shows the social and economic power of America．

2.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．American workers’ fighting against their employers．

B．The bad life that American workers 1ed．

C．How American employers treated their workers．

D．The life that American workers ever expected．

3.The underlined word “rallied” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by“___________”．

A．persuaded    B．supported    C．rewarded    D．gathered

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．There were about 100,000 workers in New York City in 1872．

B．Labor Day became a national holiday in 1884．

C．In 1872 Labor Day was first put forward by McGuire．

D．The first ever Labor Day parade was held in 1882．

5.According to the author，while spending Labor Day，Americans should feel _________ ．

A．surprised      B．thankful

C．dissatisfied     D．superior

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Each new school year brings fresh reminders of what educators call the summer learning gap．Some call it the summer learning setback Put simply, it means the longer kids are out of school，the more they forget．The only thing they might gain is weight．

Most American schools follow a tradltional nine-month calendar with winter and spring breaks and about ten weeks of summer vacation．Some schools follow a year-round calendar. They hold classes ror about eight weeks at a time，with a few weeks off in between．The National Association for Year-Round Education says there were fewer than 3,000 such schools at last count．They were spread among forty-six of the tifty states．

But many experts point out that the number of class days in a year-round school is generally the same as in a traditional school．Brenda McLaugblin is research director at the National Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University．She says studies of year-round schooling have not found strong learning gains．Lead researcher Paul von Hippel said，“Year-round schools don’t really solve the problem of the summer learning setback．They simply spread it out across the year．”

Across the country, research shows that students from poor families fall farther behind over the summler than other students．Experts say this can be prevented．They note that many schools and local governments offer programs that can help．

But calling them“summer school”could be a problem．The director of the summer learning center at Johns Hopkins, Ron Fairchild, said research with groups of different parents in Chicago and Baltimore found that almost all strongly disliked the term“summer school”．In American culture，the idea of summer vacation is connected to beliefs about freedom and the joys of childhood．The parents welcomed other terms like“summer camp。”“extra time”and“hands-on learning．”

1.According to the first paragraph，the summer learning gap________

A．helps children to gain weight

B．leads children to work harder

C．improves children’s memories

D．affects children’s regular studies

2.Compared to traditional schools，students in the year-round ones________．

A．perform better and have more learning gains

B．have much less time for relaxation every year

C．have generally the same number of class days

D．hold more classes with more free weeks off

3.Which of the following statements is true?

A．Students from poor families often fall behind after the vacation．

B．Year-round schools can solve the problem of the learning gap

C．There are schools in each state following a year-round calendar

D．Nothing can help the students who fall behind after the vacation．

4.Why did almost all parents dislike the term“summer school”?

A．They are worried about the quailty of the“summer school”

B．They cherish the children’s rights of freedom very much．

C．They want their children to be forced to make up the gap．

D．They can’t afford to the further study during the vacation．

5.What would be the best title of this passage?

A．Opening Summer Camps

B．Forbidding Summer Schools

C．Minding the Summer Learning Gap

D．Reforming Year-Round Education

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