A
We work with Cambridge County Council’s Participation Team to create opportunities for young people to visit the University and learn more about it. The following events are scheduled for the 2019/2020 academic year.
Super Star workshops
Twelve engaging workshops are planned for young people aged 7 to 11. These half-day visits will be held throughout the year, at times when young people are not at school. If participants complete 8 of the 12 workshops, they will be awarded the nationally recognized Super Star Crest Award.
Please note, workshops will only run if we have a sufficient number of attendees (usually around 3+ participants).
Explore University Days
Explore University Days are for young people aged 12-15. Participants visit the University for two days and engage with a range of university-related workshops, and other fun activities.
Previous participants have engaged with the following:
Visited the Sports Centre
Took part in a Neuroscience workshop Enjoyed a two-course meal at a University College.
Dates will be confirmed in early December 2019, and a schedule for event will follow in the New Year.
Events for post-16 students
If you are studying for your post-16 qualifications and are considering applying for Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject, the following events might be for you:
University and College Open Days
Subject Masterclasses
Cambridge Science Festival
1. What can the participants do in Super Star workshops?
A. To stay half a day there. B. To get a gift.
C. To enjoy a free meal. D. To attend College Open Days.
2. Which event is specially for applicants of Cambridge University?
A. Super Star workshops. B. The Neuroscience workshop.
C. Explore University Days. D. Events for post-16 students.
3. The events in the passage most probably aim to ________.
A. introduce some courses B. advertise Cambridge University
C. enrich students’ spare time life D. promote children’s interest in touring
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了剑桥大学2019学年和2020学年的活动信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“These half-day visits will be held throughout the year, at times when young people are not at school.(这些半天的参观将在全年举行，有时是年轻人不在学校的时候)”可知，参与者在Super Star workshops只能待半天。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一部分“If you are studying for your post-16 qualifications and are considering applying for Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject(如果你正在为获得16岁以上的学历而学习，并且正在考虑申请剑桥大学，或者想了解更多关于特定学科的信息)”可知，16岁以上的学生活动是专门针对剑桥大学申请者的。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。分析文章结构可知，文章采用了总分结构，所以第一段是文章的中心段落；根据第一段“We work with Cambridge County Council’s Participation Team to create opportunities for young people to visit the University and learn more about it. The following events are scheduled for the 2019/2020 academic year. (我们与剑桥郡议会的参与团队合作，为年轻人创造参观剑桥大学和更多了解它的机会。以下活动将于2019/2020学年举行)”可知，文章主要介绍了2019/2020学年活动的基本信息。由此推知，本文是为了宣传剑桥大学。故选B项。
