Choosing a university or college With over 160 universities to choose from in the UK, and limitless courses and study options on offer, you can make your UK university experience as unique as you are. Understanding rankings Higher education institutions are ranked each year by a variety of organizations. The QS World University Rankings, for example, focuses heavily on research and reputation, but doesn’t include the quality of teaching or students’ views. THE World University Rankings and the Complete University Guide focus more on research strength and student satisfaction. The People and Planet University League even ranks UK universities on their environmental and ethical performance. How to apply—undergraduate (本科) 1. Register with UCAS First, go to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website where you can fill in your application form. Then write your personal statement. This is your chance to stand out from the crowd by explaining why you are interested in the course, the skills you have that make you suitable, and your life experiences and achievements. 2. Application deadlines There are four application deadlines throughout the school year: October—for courses at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine 15 January— “on time” deadline for most undergraduate courses March—for some art and design courses 30 June—late deadline for most undergraduate courses. While you will be able to apply after the January deadline right up until 30 June, it is better to apply early. 3. Receive an offer UCAS will contact you with any offers from your chosen universities or colleges. If your offer is “unconditional”, you can relax. Some offers are conditional—usually this means you need to achieve certain results in your current studies or in English language tests. |
| A．The QS World University Rankings. | B．THE World University Rankings. |
| C．The Complete University Guide. | D．The People and Planet University League. |
| A．Previous chances. | B．Future expectations. |
| C．Hobbies and interests. | D．Qualifications and strengths. |
| A．In October. | B．Before 15 January. | C．In March. | D．On 30 June. |
Global English Center
General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing
*3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1, 200 yuan) and one-year (2, 000 yuan) courses.
*Choice of morning or evening classes 3 hours per day, Mon. — Fri.
*Experienced college English teachers.
*Close to the city center and bus stops
Add: 105 Zhongshan Road Tel: 6760000
Modern Language School
*Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills
*Small classes (2-16 students on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.)
*English teachers from Canada and the USA
*3-month (1, 000 yuan), 6-month (1, 800 guan)
Add: 675 Park Road Tel: 6777777
The 21st Century English Training Center
*We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
*Entrance exams: June and December
*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
*Only 15-minute walk from city center
Call 6016666 for more information.
The International House of English
*3- or 6-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week:
convenient class hours 9:00-12:00 a.m and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
*4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes)
*well-trained foreign teachers
*Free sightseeing tours and social activities.
*Very close to the Central Park
Call 6886666 for further information.
【小题1】How much do you need to pay if you want to learn English in Modern Language School for six months?| A．800 | B．1, 000 | C．1, 200 | D．1, 800 |
| A．It has an entrance exam for learners. |
| B．It is the nearest to the city enter. |
| C．Its address doesn’t appear in the advertisement. |
| D．The teachers are from Canada and the USA |
| A．Global English Center. | B．Modern Language School. |
| C．The 21st Century English Center. | D．The International House of English. |
Are your kids interested in science and technology? Help them sign up for any of the following programs, and your kids will thank you more than enough.
Science is Beautiful Arts Contest
Location: Canada
Project Type: Arts
Grade Level: 11-12
The “Science is Beautiful” arts contest is open to Canadian students in grades 11-12. Both individual and group entries are accepted. But there is a limit of one submission per individual or group. There is no restriction on the type of submission — your artwork can consist of photographs, sculptures, poems, songs or any other medium that allows you to share the beauty of science!
Tomatosphere Action Project
Location: Across Canada
Project Type: Data Collection
Grade Level: 10-12
Tomatosphere is a program that uses the excitement of space exploration to teach the skills and processes of scientific experimentation and inquiry. Participating classrooms compare the germination rate (发芽率) of tomato seeds which have been exposed to a space-like environment with that of a control set of seeds.
DNA Barcoding (条形编码) at the Toronto Zoo
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Project Type: Student Science Club
Grade Level: 7-12
DNA technology is in use right now to preserve and catalogue life’s biodiversity through a Canadian invention: the DNA barcode of life. This colourful barcode is already being used to fight the greatest crime of our lifetime — the loss of biodiversity. By adding information to a few exhibits at the zoo, high school students can witness the power of biotechnology in solving global issues.
Dandelion (蒲公英) Project
Location: Ontario
Project Type: Data Collection
Grade Level: 11
This dynamic and hands-on program focuses on studying evolution of a species available all around us: the dandelion. Students will actively make observations, generate predictions, design experiments, collect and analyze the data and communicate their findings.
【小题1】The "Science is Beautiful" arts contest mainly sets a limit on _____.| A．the type of the artwork submitted |
| B．the number of the artwork submission |
| C．the ability to express the beauty of science |
| D．the number of the participating group members |
| A．Science is Beautiful Arts Contest. |
| B．Tomatosphere Action Project. |
| C．DNA Barcoding at the Toronto Zoo. |
| D．Dandelion Project. |
| A．By doing some practical activities in person. |
| B．By learning about the history of dandelions. |
| C．By asking experts about dandelions’ details. |
| D．By referring to previous studies on dandelions. |
Book Passage is offering dozens of exciting classes in several categories. To view the classes by date, please click here for a calendar view.
The Memoir Series
Instructor: Connie Josefs
We all have life stories to tell. But how do we write about our lives in a way that will engage a reader? This series focuses on the skills of writing memoir (回忆录). Each class provides concrete tools and strategies for transforming memory into attractive narrative(记叙). Format includes reading, discussion and writing exercises.
DATES: Oct. 7—28
4 Saturdays
TIME: 10AM—1PM
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Your Story, Well Told
Instructor: Corey Rosen
Author and Storyteller Corey Rosen helps you to uncover your best stories, develop them in a safe and supportive environment, and then perform them in a free LIVE show for friends and family.
DATES: September 19—October 17
5 Tuesdays
TIME: 1:30PM—4:30PM
SHOW: Saturday Oct. 21, 4PM
LOCATION: Corte Madera Store
Travel Literature
Instructor: Michael Shapiro
This book group will review modern classics from four great works of travel literature. Led by author and longtime Book Passage Travel Writers Conference faculty, Michael Shapiro, the group will explore best-sellers and lesser known but equally rewarding books from these masters of the genre.
DATES: Sep. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
TIME: 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
LOCATION: Corte Madera Store
Contemporary Classics
Instructor: Jennifer Carson
The instructor will lead this group in reading recent literary fiction with exceptional promise. With a diverse selection of inspiring voices, Jennifer aims to facilitate stimulating, engaged, and improved discussions that bring forth fresh insights about each month’s book.
DATES: Sep. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12
TIME: 10:30AM—12:30PM
LOCATION: Corte Madera Store
【小题1】What makes The Memoir Series special?| A．It provides a chance to discuss. | B．It is an online activity. |
| C．It shares performing strategies. | D．It is about Josefs’ memoir. |
| A．On Sep. 9. | B．On Sep. 12. | C．On Oct. 14. | D．On Oct. 21. |
| A．Travel Literature. | B．Your Story, Well Told. |
| C．Contemporary Classics. | D．The Memoir Series. |
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