School is important for children and parents everywhere, and there are a lot who take the education of youth very seriously. Parents want their children to succeed, and a lot of children want to do well in school. A new study, which was done by Brigham Young University, has found that students perform better in school if they go on more cultural field trips.
Field trips have always been seen as fun for students, and they look forward to their chances to get out of the classroom and go somewhere fun. But field trips can be difficult for teachers to plan, because they need to make sure that there is learning and value included. Some have argued about the worth of field trips, and whether they are worth a student missing a whole day out of school.
However, Heidi Erickson, one of the researchers in the study, stated that there is no harm in taking students out of the classroom, even for multiple days throughout the year, as long as they are learning and in an appropriate space. The study had 4th- and 5th- grade students from 15 schools take part in this study. They went on three cultural field trips during the school year, to an art museum, a live theater performance, and a classical concert. Then the researchers looked at their school year compared to students who did not take part and this is where they saw the difference.
The study found that students who went on multiple field trips a year had higher test scores, performed better in class and had a greater cultural responsibility over time when compared to students who did not go on as many field trips.
Although there has been a remarkable decrease in the number of field trips due to various reasons, this new study is showing the true value of field trips, especially when they are considered “cultural”.
【小题1】Why is it hard for teachers to plan field trips?| A．Teachers are concerned about the price |
| B．Teachers don’t believe in the worth of field trips. |
| C．Students have to miss a whole day out of school. |
| D．Teachers have to ensure students’ meaningful experiences. |
| A．Skeptical. | B．Favorable. | C．Concerned. | D．Tolerant. |
| A．By asking students questions. | B．By taking field trips themselves. |
| C．By doing surveys among teachers. | D．By comparing different groups of students. |
| A．Cultural field trips improve students’ grades. |
| B．Students perform better in an appropriate space. |
| C．Why cultural field trips are popular with students. |
| D．Why the number of students’ field trips is dropping. |
This year, we are delighted to launch the first time American Short Fiction (ASF). From Thursday, May 26, to Monday, May 30, we will welcome twenty-four writers to Austin to study with short-story masters Karen Russell and Dantiel W. Moniz over the course of five inspiring, enlightening days.
Participants will attend daily fiction workshops, one-on-one meetings with distinguished faculty, and craft lectures by faculty, special guests, and ASF editors. We’ll provide space to create new work and make lasting connections in the atmosphere of the sights, sounds, and swimming holes of Austin.
How to Apply
Applications are due February 15 by 11:59 pm. To apply, please send us a double-spaced writing sample of up to 25 pages through our submittable application site (https://american-shortfiction.org/workshop/). There is a non-refundable $20 application fee. We will inform applicants of their acceptance by email on or before March 15.
Tuition for the workshop is $ 1,800, which does not include room and board. We are working with a local hotel within walking distance of our office for a discounted block of rooms, and you are also welcome to seek out accommodations on your own.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We are proud to offer financial assistance to attend the workshop in the form of two scholarships and two fellowships. Our merit-based (基于优秀的) scholarships will come with a 50% reduction in tuition. Our fellowships are need-based, and cover the entire cost of the workshop and accommodations. Writers from historically underserved communities are encouraged to apply.
【小题1】What can the participants do at the workshop?| A．Welcome twenty-four writers. |
| B．Study with Dantiel W. Moniz. |
| C．Make lectures at fiction workshops. |
| D．Provide space to create new work. |
| A．February 16 by 00:00 am. | B．March 15 by 00:00 am. |
| C．Thursday, May 26 by 11:59 pm. | D．February 15 by 11:59 am. |
| A．$ 900. | B．$ 1,820. | C．$ 1,800. | D．$ 920. |
Schools and parents should cut down some of the homework so that our children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night for their health. For children, they should make the most best use of their time. When they have enough time for sleeping .They will find it much better for both their study and health.
【小题1】What make most students sleep less than nine hours every night?
| A．Doing housework. | B．Playing computer games. |
| C．Doing homework. | D．Watching TV. |
| A．Their parents. | B．Other students. |
| C．Nobody else. | D．They themselves. |
| A．Only 9 hours. | B．Over 9 hours. |
| C．8 hours. | D．Less than 9 hours. |
| A．Some students are careless that they spent much time on the homework. |
| B．All the students stay up late for their homework. |
| C．Schools and parents should take care of children’s health. |
| D．Children should be given less homework. |
School of International Liberal Studies（SILS）Credit and Grading System
The following is the explanation of "SILS Credit and Grading System".
※ Total credits required for a B. A. degree from SILS: 124 credits
※ Maximum credits registerable in each term: 20 credits（21 credits for first year students）
※ Grading（taken from the "Guidebook for Students"）
For each registered course, students are graded based on their test results, reports, and quiz results if they meet at least two-thirds of the total-class attendance.
Once a student has passed a course based on the above criteria, he or she will be awarded the fixed credits for the course.
The grades for the credits which are accredited（达标）for Language Proficiency or study abroad do not receive a score and are shown as "N" or "P".（However, these credits are counted for graduation.）
| Points | 100-90 | 89-80 | 79-70 | 69-60 | 59-50 | 49-40 | Accredited | Pass | Fail |
| On the grade report | A+ | A | B | C | F | G | N | P | Q |
"A+"to "C", and "P": Pass "F", "G", and "Q": Fai
※ Credits（appears on the bottom of the report card）
For a degree to be awarded, the number of "Included" credits must be either same or more than the number of "Required" credits, which total must be at least 124 credits over 4 years. The credits for voluntary courses are not counted for graduation.
• Category: Classification of courses
• Required: The number of credits required for graduation
• Passed: The number of all acquired credits
• Included: The number of acquired that is counted for graduation
If you have any questions, please contact: Johnathon Smith（Mr.）, Catherine Schiff（Ms.）
Phone: +81-3-5286（Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00）, E-mail: sils-as@list.waseca.jp
【小题1】According to the Credit and Grading System, students of SILS__________.| A．will get at most 20 credits in each term |
| B．must get 124 credits in 4 years for graduation |
| C．will get Grade A if the test score of one subject is 90 |
| D．can count the credits for voluntary courses for graduation |
| A．the exact points are not shown on the grade report |
| B．their points can be lower than 40 |
| C．they can not miss any registered class |
| D．there is no need for them to be graded |
| A．to provide students with specific courses |
| B．to encourage students to get more credits |
| C．to explain a credit and grading system |
| D．to inform students of their total credits |
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