Smith College Precollege Programs offer intellectually inspiring and unique opportunities to high school girls who wish to pursue their academic interests in the classroom and beyond. Annually, these programs offer over 225 young women the freedom to explore challenging subjects while living and studying with other motivated students from around the world.
College Admission Workshop: This new one-week program is for rising high school juniors and seniors who are beginning to look at colleges. It helps you gain a competitive advantage when you are applying to colleges. You can know how to write a college-level essay, excel in a college admission interview and give an introductory speech.
Summer Science and Engineering Program: Do you want to conduct college-level research? This program is a unique four-week residential program that will give you a taste of both college life and college-level science. You will attend small classes taught by top faculty (学院) members. The classes also have a current Smith College student working as an intern (实习生).
Discovering Women's History: This program allows you to explore the lives and writings of notable women of the 19th and 20th centuries. You will read the private papers of Sylvia Plath, Gloria Steinem and Virginia Woolf. You will also examine poet Emily Dickinson's personal diaries and letters. You will learn archival (档案的) research skills.
Field Studies for Sustainable(可持续的) Futures: This program is for students who want to explore their interest in environmental protection in a directed way. You will learn about sustainable living and environmental science. Much of the program is conducted in the field, and you will engage in a variety of activities including hiking, visiting local farms and learning about sustainable food and agriculture.
【小题1】What's special about Smith College Precollege Programs?| A．They are free to apply for. |
| B．They mainly admit female students. |
| C．They offer host families to students. |
| D．They target English-speaking students. |
| A．visit colleges they want to attend |
| B．have a chance to publish their own writings |
| C．practice as teachers for high school students |
| D．learn how to deal with college application process |
| A．learn from students and teachers from Smith College |
| B．take part in various physical sports |
| C．have access to valuable historical information |
| D．gain some knowledge on environmental protection |
| A．enjoy doing experiments |
| B．have an interest in literature |
| C．want to learn with advanced technology |
| D．wish to communicate with famous people |
| A．College Admission Workshop. |
| B．Discovering Women's History. |
| C．Field Studies for Sustainable Futures. |
| D．Summer Science and Engineering Program. |
