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To improve a high schoolers chance of getting into a top university, the summer programs allow young students to explore fields of interest and get a taste of college life.
Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP)
TASP is a six-week program allowing high school freshman from around the world to grow their sense of interpersonal awareness and community responsibility. It's completely free, including the cost of tuition, books and even travel.
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES)
This week-long program aimed at all US high school students can help them develop the skills necessary for future job in engineering while learning about the value and reward of acquiring advanced technical degrees. MITES is free—the only expense is the transportation to and from MIT.
Clark Scholar Program (CSP)
High school students coming from across the globe are offered the unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in mathematics field while working one on one with teaching staff over four intense weeks. Everything is free for chosen applicants except their meals.
JCamp
The seven-week one brings high school freshman and sophomores from various backgrounds together for participating in sessions and workshops led by notable journalists where students can get hands-on training in journalism. JCamp is free if selected-participants only need to pay for the board.
1. What can be expected of MITES?
A. It is accessible to worldwide students. B. It lays a foundation for career prospect.
C. It makes no extra charge for transportation. D. It awards students advanced technical degrees.
2. Which program is suitable for a UK high schooler with up to 5 spare weeks?
A. TASP. B. MITES. C. CSP. D. JCamp.
3. What is the shared goal of the programs?
A. To seek for one-on-one instruction. B. To develop a sense of social duty.
C. To get participants better prepared for college. D. To advertise some majors of the top universities.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个帮助学生为大学做好准备的暑期项目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“This week-long program aimed at all US high school students can help them develop the skills necessary for future job in engineering while learning about the value and reward of acquiring advanced technical degrees.(这个为期一周的项目针对所有美国高中生，可以帮助他们发展未来工程工作所需的技能，同时了解获得高级技术学位的价值和回报)”可知，MITES有望为职业前景打下基础。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“High school students coming from across the globe are offered the unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in mathematics field while working one on one with teaching staff over four intense weeks.(来自世界各地的高中生有机会获得数学领域的实际研究经验，同时与教师进行四个星期紧张的一对一工作)”可知，CSP课程适合最多有5周的课余时间的英国高中生。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“To improve a high schoolers chance of getting into a top university, the summer programs allow young students to explore fields of interest and get a taste of college life.(为了提高高中生进入顶尖大学的机会，暑期项目让年轻的学生可以探索感兴趣的领域，并体验大学生活)”结合文章主要介绍了四个帮助学生为大学做好准备的暑期项目。可推知，这些项目的共同目标是让参与者为上大学做更好的准备。故选C。
