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The Harvard Pre-College Program is a nice experience for high school students. Alongside peers (同龄人) from around the world, you’ll be introduced to college life as you attend classes, live on campus, and enjoy fun outings and activities.
◆Learning without limits
Biology, physics, law, writing and philosophy—these are just a few of the 30-plus courses you can choose from in each session. In our noncredit classes, we set aside grades so that you can fully commit to your growth as a well-rounded student. Class sizes typically range from 14 to 18 students to encourage interactive learning.
◆Living at Harvard
When you attend the Pre-College Program, you’ll live in a historic undergraduate house, near Harvard Square. You will be with your fellow Pre-College students, resident directors, and proctors (监考人) who provide support. You’ll also enjoy meals in one of Harvard’s dining halls, which are a short walk from Harvard Yard and provide many options for a variety of dietary needs.
◆Thriving outside the classroom
The summer Pre-College Program offers many mentally challenging co-curricular activities beyond the classroom. With faculty and Harvard-affiliated experts, you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops on topics like the psychology of color-blindness, classic literature from around the world and science of happiness. From our Cambridge scavenger hunt to a trip to the Sand Sculpting Festival at America’s first public beach, there’s no shortage of fun activities in the Pre-College Program.
【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。哈佛大学的预科课程对高中生来说是个不错的体验。与来自全世界的学生一起, 你将在这里快乐地学习、成长。
21. What do we know about the 30-plus courses?
A. You can only choose five of them.
B. They provide credits for students.
C. You should set aside other subjects.
D. They assist your full development.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据Learning without limits部分中的“. . . we set aside grades so that you can fully commit to your growth as a well-rounded student”可知, 哈佛的预科课程会帮助高中生全面发展。
22. Where can you enjoy meals during the program?
A. Near Harvard Square.
B. Close to Harvard Yard.
C. In one of the workshops.
D. In an undergraduate house.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据Living at Harvard部分中的“You’ll also enjoy meals in one of Harvard’s dining halls, which are a short walk from Harvard Yard. . . ”可知, 吃饭的地方离哈佛园很近。
23. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To advertise meals.
B. To comment on an activity.
C. To introduce a program.
D. To recommend courses.
【解析】选C。写作意图题。通读全文可知, 本文介绍了哈佛大学的预科课程。
