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Do you know summer activities can push your college application to the “yes” pile? If you haven’t decided how to spend your summer time, you may think about the possibility of attending a summer program. It will offer you opportunities to experience life on a college campus, explore fields you have interest in, and perhaps, even earn college credits for the courses you take.
The following are four top summer programs we select for high school students:
Summer Immersion Program
During the free 7-week program, 10th -11th grade girls learn about computer science, gain exposure to tech jobs, and join a sisterhood of girls who are using computer science to become change makers.
All programs run 7 weeks during the summer from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. Program dates change by city.
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program is one of the programs of its kind offering a free, forward-looking residential journalism and precollege institute for high achieving high school juniors from how-income backgrounds.
2020 Program Dates: Friday, July 31, 2020－Monday, August 10, 2020.
The Summer Academy for Math and Science
SAMS allows students to develop deeper understanding in areas such as mathematics, physics and computer programming. In addition to their academic experiences, students also have the opportunity to cooperate, and develop meaningful relationships with peers from across the country.
Start Date: Monday, June 27, 2020
End Date: Saturday, August 8, 2020
The Pioneer Research Program
In the Program, selected students work one-on-one with leading U.S. university professors in advanced study and research of a topic of their interest. The program is conducted entirely online, allowing high school students from all over the world to take part.
Summer Term: June 8－August 28, 2020.
1. What’s the purpose of writing the passage?
A. To help high school students get some college life experience.
B. To help high school students have more chances to study in college.
C. To help high school students find where their real interests lie.
D. To help high school students study college courses in advance.
2. What is special about Summer Immersion Program?
A. It doesn’t require payments for the courses.
B. It accepts girls who are interested in computers
C. It helps students develop new friendships.
D. It doesn’t have a fixed course opening date.
3. Which program can a student attend at home in China?
A. Summer Immersion Program B. Princeton Summer Journalism Program
C. The Pioneer Research Program D. The Summer Academy for Math and Science
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个为高中生挑选的顶级暑期课程。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“It will offer you opportunities to experience life on a college campus, explore fields you have interest in, and perhaps, even earn college credits for the courses you take. (它会让你有机会体验大学校园生活，探索你感兴趣的领域，甚至可能为你所修的课程赢得大学学分) ” 可知，写这篇文章的目的是帮助高中生有更多在大学学习的机会，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Summer Immersion Program部分中“All programs run 7 weeks during the summer from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. Program dates change by city. (所有的课程在夏季从周一到周五，上午9点到下午4点，为期7周。课程日期因城市而异)”可知，Summer Immersion Program的特别之处在于没有固定的开课日期。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Pioneer Research Program部分中“The program is conducted entirely online, allowing high school students from all over the world to take part. (该项目完全在网上进行，允许来自世界各地的高中生参加)”可知，中国的学生在家就可以参加The Pioneer Research Program。故选C。
