Four Tips for High School GraduatesOver three...

Four Tips for High School Graduates

Over three-million high school students are graduating this spring in the United States. Many of them will head to university in the fall. The transition (过渡) from high school to college is a major one, and successful adjustment to college has lifelong influences.

Maybe you are about to make this transition yourself or have children who are about to leave the nest. 1. If you know someone who is making this transition or know parents guiding their soon-to-be adult kids through this time, please take a moment to share this collection of research-based tips with them.

Be open to making new friends as soon as you set foot on campus. Even during orientation (迎新会)! 2. Your success in college depends, in part, on surrounding yourself with others who can support you and help you have fun.

3. Successful adjustment is about reaching out for help when you need it. This means trying to find the answers on your own first, but then contacting those who can help you when you can’t. That is what they are there for!

Lean on your family. Family support can give you comfort when classes get hard or you are stressed about finals. 4. Strong support from family is linked to lower loneliness and depression during the first year of college and higher academic adjustment including motivation and concentration.

Be confident. Feeling anxiety about communicating with fellows, professors, and speaking up in class is associated with lower adaptation during the transition to college. One of the best ways to increase your communication confidence is to practice! 5.

A. This list is for you.

B. The more you speak up in class, the easier it becomes.

C. Don’t be afraid to talk to your professors or teaching assistants.

D. Joining clubs is also linked to feelings of belonging at college.

E. Your professors and teaching assistants want to see you succeed in their classes.

F. Almost everyone is in the same boat as you are, hoping to make friends quickly.

G. Family members can give you advice and help you solve problems if you need help.

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Harvard Summer Programs for High School Students

Are you a high school student aged 15 to 18? Then consider spending your summer at Harvard, where you can explore a variety of college-level courses, live and learn alongside a diverse set of peers, thus paving the way for a successful college experience you desire before your real college life. It is also an opportunity to expand your worldview, meet new people from all over the globe, and gain valuable knowledge and skills.

Pre-College Program

A two-week experience featuring noncredit courses

Join other curious high school students on campus at Harvard, and explore topics as wide ranging as American law, philosophy, public speaking, the sciences, and writing. The program features:

★On-campus housing with fellow pre-college students.

★Structured days with weekday class meetings and pre-college activities.

During your two weeks at Harvard, you attend class for three hours a day and participate in college readiness workshops or team-building events. In the evenings, you eat in the dining hall, finish homework in your room, and attend social activities.

Secondary School Program

College courses for credit in a seven-week session

This is your test-drive of college. At Harvard, you are fully involved in college life— balancing time between classes, homework, and after-school activities.

The program features：

★College courses you attend alongside current college students from around the world.

★Credit you can transfer to a college in the future.

★The choice to live on campus, commute, or study online.

★The freedom to schedule your days.

You may choose to enroll in one or two courses. Outside the classroom, you can attend workshops, take trips to nearby colleges, and join in activities like sports and musical pursuits. A healthy balance of organized events and free time allows you the independence you will find in college.

1.What will the Summer Programs help the participants to do?

A.Adapt to the college life in advance. B.Become a would-be college student.

C.Get an admission to Harvard. D.Change high school courses.

2.What does the Pre-College Program allow the participants to do?

A.Organize events as assistant teachers.

B.Study together with current college students.

C.Get credit needed for college courses.

D.Live on campus with other pre-college students.

3.What feature does the Secondary School Program have?

A.Some job opportunities are offered.

B.Students can take courses in a flexible way.

C.It provides chances to explore the world.

D.Specially-designed tests are included.

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— Could you introduce to me a high quality English dictionary for high school students?

— Sure. _______ well for several years, this kind of dictionary is very popular.

A. Selling  B. To sell  C. Sold      D. Being sold

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— Could you introduce to me a high quality English dictionary for high school students?

— Sure. _______ well for several years, this kind of dictionary is very popular.

A. Selling  B. To sell  C. Sold D. Being sold

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Even at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), a top-ranked high school in the US, senior Pooja　 　 　 . She has got a 4.57 grade-point average, 　　 a 2390 (out of 2400) on the SAT, and earned all 13 of her Advanced Placement (先修课程)exams. She　　 a national non-profit program that encourages middle-school girls to　　　 in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. She has　　 developed a mobile app that analyzes speech patterns and predicts with 96 percent accuracy　　 a person has Parkinson’s disease（帕金森氏病）.

Oh, and she’s 17.

Pooja earned admission to all eight Ivy League schools. Ivy League schools are generally 　　 as the best universities worldwide. Earning an　　 　　 　　 letter from one Ivy League school is a rare achievement for most high school students. It is　 　　　　 　 rare for a student to get into all eight,　　 a few each year manage to do so. This year, Long Island student Harold Ekeh announced that he, too, had been accepted to all the Ivies.

Pooja’s adviser, Kerry Hamblin, said that she worked very hard to　 　　 　 herself in the classroom, which helped her to be the best among her classmates. “She’s taking the hardest courses, the most　　 that we offer, and has succeeded beyond anyone’s　　 in all of them,” Hamblin said.

“She is really outstanding as a TJHSST kid　　 has taken the mission(任务,使命) of the school as　　 as it can go,” said principal Evan Glazer. “She’s a STEM superwoman who　　 her interests in curious ways.”

Pooja has taken classes in computing, artificial intelligence and DNA science. Pooja wrote one of her college application essays　　 being a woman interested in a career in computer science, a field strongly　　　 mainly by men for a long time. She said she’s often one of just 　　 girls in her technology classes. “I want to encourage　　 in the field,” she said.

1.A. sticks out B. pushes out C.　 stands out　　　　 D.　　 puts out

2.A. scored B. graded C. bet D. arrived

3.A. found B. founded C. set D. based

4.A. undertake B. enjoy C. practice D. participate

5.A. also B. either C. ever D. never

6.A. whether B. what C. why D. how

7.A. sighted B. thought C. viewed D. looked

8.A. appointment B. acceptance C. acquirement D. allowance

9.A. fully B. hopefully C. badly D. extremely

10.A. though B. if C. even D. then

11.A. make B. push C. remind D. help

12.A. interesting B. tiring C. challenging D. disturbing

13.A. exceptions B. respects C. thoughts D. expectations

14.A. who B. as C. which D.where

15.A. good B. far C. low D. well

16.A. went B. progressed C. approached D. moved

17.A. about B. in C. for D. to

18.A. committed B. required C. existed D. influenced

19.A. a handful of B. a lot of C. a large number of　 D. an amount of

20.A. similarity B. diversity C. imbalance D. excellence

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The Governor’s School is described as a unique opportunity for high school students to involve themselves in math, science, and technology. When I signed up for computer programming, I expected to learn about coding (编程). However, what I didn’t expect was that I would also learn how to build strong friendships.

Just before I went there, I didn't know what to expect in the school, feeling quite at a loss. A sense of uncertainty about my future was flooding over me. On the first day, the students awkwardly moved around at the opening ceremonies. Although it is embarrassing to admit, I hadn't been able to succeed in my friendship in the past because I was too focused on myself. This time, I got rid of the desire to share personal stories and instead was eager to ask others about themselves.

After sunset on the second night, I heard three girls trying to recall the schedule for an upcoming museum trip. After effective communication, I knew they were Bree, Megan and Avery. Bree and Avery were in environmental science， and Megan was studying mathematics.

We had a lot in common among us four, such as our love for movies, which strengthened our friendships. Meanwhile, we were able to introduce each other to new activities. Bree introduced us to anime (日本动漫). Enthusiastically, Megan encouraged us to play tennis. Avery and I kept the other two motivated to work out at the gym. The fact that none of us was particularly skilled with equipment resulted in shared laughter almost every day.

After four weeks, I left with the ability to successfully code an educational computer game. More importantly, I also left with knowledge about the code of friendship -- the fact that I could make more friends in a month by showing interest in them than I could in a year by trying to attract others’ interest in me.

1.The author went to the Governor's School to originally learn how to _______.

A. code computer programs

B. make friends with others

C. develop her personal hobby and interest

D. share her personal stories with others

2.The author had failed in her friendship mainly because _________.

A. she was embarrassed to stay with her friends

B. she cared little about others

C. she longed to know about others

D. she focused her attention on her study

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Avery studied mathematics in the school.

B. The four girls had a wonderful time at school.

C. Though the four girls had nothing in common, they became good friends.

D. Before going to the Governor's School, the author had the basic knowledge about computers.

4.According to the author, the success code of friendship is _____.

A. getting others to be interested in her

B. adding more laughter to others’ life

C. keeping others motivated by stories

D. becoming more interested in others

5.What does the author tell us in the passage?

A. Her interest in the Governor’s School.

B. A close relation with three schoolmates.

C. Her experience in the Governor’s School.

D. Big changes in her study.

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We will gather for the National High School Basketball game at the school gate at 8 tomorrow morning unless _______.

A．otherwise informing　　 B．otherwise being informed

C．otherwise informed　　 D．having otherwise informed

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High School Course Requirements for College Admissions

While admissions standards vary greatly from one school to another, nearly all colleges and universities will be looking to see that applicants have completed a standard core (核心) curriculum. As you choose classes in high school, these core courses should always be the most important. Students without these classes may be automatically disqualified for admission. In general, a typical high school core curriculum looks something like this.

English: 4 years

Foreign Language: 2 to 3 years

Math: 3 years

Science: 2 to 3 years including lab science

Social Studies and History: 2 to 3 years

Art: 1 year

Keep in mind that the required courses for admission differ from the recommended courses. At selective colleges and universities, additional years of math, science and language will be necessary for you to be a competitive applicant.

When colleges calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) for admissions purposes, they will often ignore the GPA on your transcript (成绩单) and focus only on your grades in these core subject areas. Grades for physical education, music performance and other non-core courses are not as useful for predicting your level of college readiness as these core courses. This doesn't mean that electives aren't important. Colleges do want to see that you have a large variety of interests and experiences, but they simply don't provide a good window into an applicant's　 ability to handle strict college courses.

Core course requirements vary from state to state, and many of the more selective colleges will want to see a strong high school academic record that goes well beyond the core. Advanced Placement, IB and Honors courses are a must to be competitive at the most selective colleges. In most cases, the strongest applicants to highly selective colleges will have four years of math (including calculus), four years of science and four years of a foreign language.

1.How many courses are included in a typical high school core curriculum?

A.Three. B.Six. C.Eight. D.Ten.

2.What does your non-core courses mean when you apply to college?

A.Your intelligence level. B.Your academic standard.

C.Your talents and creativity. D.Your interests and experiences.

3.Who will most probably be interested in the text?

A.High school students B.High school teachers

C.College students D.College teachers

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Greenheart Travel Correspondent Scholarship

Greenheart Travel offers the opportunity for high school students to broaden their perspective through studying abroad.

Greenheart Travel Correspondent Scholarship Opportunities:

US $3,000 scholarship award for a High School Study Abroad program in China

US $1,000 scholarship award for a Teen Summer Language Camp in France

US $1,000 scholarship award for a Teen Summer Language Camp in Germany

US $1,000 scholarship award for a Teen Summer Language Camp in Italy

※Applicants are only able to apply for ONE scholarship opportunity

Deadline for Application: April 1, 2015

Summary of Submission Requirements of the Scholarship:

In addition to completing the teen program online application, applicants must also submit the following:

Official High School Transcript:

Applicants must have a minimum academic standing of a 3.2 GPA to be eligible.

Teacher/Coach Referral:

Applicants must provide the name and phone number of an educator or coach that will be able to recommend the student as a good candidate for the scholarship award. Greenheart Travel will contact this referral prior to announcing the scholarship winner.

Written essay:

In a 500-to 800-word essay, please explain how this cultural exchange experience will benefit both you and your local community.

Summary of Participant Requirements:

Pre-program

Submit one blog or video 2 weeks BEFORE your program Start Date introducing yourself and why you are excited to travel on your program and what you hope to learn while abroad.

During Program

For study abroad programs: submit a written blog post and 3-5 photos or a video, once every 2 weeks by discussed deadlines.

For language camp programs: submit weekly written blog post and 3-5 photos or a video, by discussed deadline.

After Program

Submit one blog or video 2 weeks AFTER your program End Date reflecting on what you learned, your favorite part of the program and tips for anyone wanting to travel abroad.

1.The underlined word “eligible” probably means　　　　 .

A. flexible　　　 B. qualified

C. energetic　　 D. attractive

2.What should you submit when you apply for the scholarship?

a. A blog

b. Official High School Transcript.

c. A video

d. An essay

e. An application

f. Teacher/Coach Referral.

A. bdef　　 B. abcb　 C. acef　　 D. bcde

3.What do participants need to do during the program?

A. They need to write an essay about their exchange experience.

B. They need to submit a blog about their situation.

C. They need to submit 3-5 photos once a week for language camp programs.

D. They need to submit 3-5 photos once a week for study abroad programs.

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The case for college has been accepted without question for more than a generation．

All high school graduates ought to go, says conventional wisdom and statistical evidence, because college will help them earn more money, become “better” people, and learn to be more responsible citizens than those who don’t go．

But college has never been able to work its magic for everyone．And now that close to half our high school graduates are attending, those who don’t fit the pattern are becoming more numerous, and more obvious．College graduates are selling shoes and driving taxis; college students interfere with each other’s experiments and write false letters of recommendation in the intense competition for admission to graduate school．Others find no stimulation in their studies, and drop out ------ often encouraged by college administrators．

Some observers say the fault is with the young people themselves ----- they are spoiled and they are expecting too much．But that is a condemnation of the students as a whole, and does not explain all campus unhappiness．Others blame the state of the world, and they are partly right．We’ve been told that young people have to go to college because our economy cannot absorb an army of untrained 18-year-olds．But disappointed graduates are learning that it can no longer absorb an army of trained 22-year-olds, either．

Some adventuresome educators and campus watchers have openly begun to suggest that college may not be the best, the proper, the only place for every young person after the completion of high school．

We_may_have_been_looking_at_all_those_surveysand_statistics_upside_down,_it_seems,_and_through_the_rosy_glow_of_our_own_remembered_college_experiences．Perhaps college does not make people intelligent, ambitious, happy, liberal, or quick to learn things ----- maybe it is just the other way round, and intelligent, ambitious, happy, liberal, quick-learning people are only the ones who have been attracted to college in the first place．And perhaps all those successful college graduates would have been successful whether they had gone to college or not．This is heresy （异端邪说） to those of us who have been brought up to believe that if little schooling is good, more has to be much better．But contrary evidence is beginning to mount up．

64．According to the passage all of the following statements are true EXCEPT______．

A．about half of the high school graduates continue their studies at school

B．college graduates are believed to be able to earn more money

C．administrators often encourage college students to drop out

D．more and more young people are found unfit for college

65．Which of the following is one of some observers’ opinions?

A．The students expect so much that they are not satisfied with the hard college life．

B．The economic situation is so discouraging that the youth have to attend college．

C．College should improve because of so much campus unhappiness．

D．Colleges provide more chances of good jobs than anywhere else．

66．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Our college experience proves that those surveys are incorrect．

B．The surveys may remind us of our beautiful college experiences．

C．The surveys should all be re-examined according to our college experiences．

D．Our college experiences may make us misunderstand the results of the surveys．

67．What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To argue against the idea that college is the best place for all young people．

B．To put forward an idea that college should not be the first choice．

C．To value young people’s further education in colleges．

D．To persuade young people into working after the completion of high school．

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