NGS Scholarship (NGSS)
The NGS Scholarship is awarded to talented students with a strong interest in innovative(创新的) PhD research.
Terms:
●Monthly stipend(津贴) of $3,200 for up to 4 years of PhD studies, or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
●Payment of full tuition(学费) fees for up to 4 years of PhD or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
●Other allowances include:
Computer allowance
Book allowance
Conference allowance
Eligibility(资格):
●Open worldwide.
●Graduates should have an affection for research.
●Graduates should have at least Upper 2nd Class Honors, or equal qualification.
●GRE is compulsory(必须做的，义务的) for students applying from overseas.
●TOEFL is compulsory (ONLY) for applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not in English).
Application:
●Click here to apply online.
●All supporting documents, together with a printed copy of the application form are to be submitted (提交) by post to:
NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS)
Center For Life Sciences (CeLS)
28 Medical Drive, #05-01
●ONLY Online Applications are accepted.
●Closing date: 15May 2017.
1.Students may receive all the following allowances EXCEPT ________.
A. computer allowance B. book allowance
C. travel allowance D. conference allowance
2.If you want to study for 5 years, you’re likely to receive a total stipend of ________.
A. $ 3,200 B. $115,200 C. $153,600 D. $192,000
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. A TOEFL grade is a must for students from America.
B. Applications should be submitted before 15 May 2017.
C. All the application processes should be finished online.
D. Students don’t have to pay any tuition fees for PhD studies.
假定你是苏华，是一名交换生，暑期在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请你写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 能做的事情。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：
3. 结束语已为你写好。
参考词汇：美术馆 gallery
Dear Sir,
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Yours,
Su Hua
请根据下面的写作要点和要求写一篇100字左右的作文。
（写作要点）
1. 英语是世界上使用最广泛的语言之一，是许多国家的官方语言。
2. 纵观历史，英语已经经历了巨大的变化。可以肯定的是这一变化过程还将会持续下去。
3. 学习英语的好处（不少于二点）。
（写作要点）
1. 词数100左右；
2. 注意表达连贯，不要逐字翻译；
3. 不必写标题。
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请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
1.Only when everyone o__________ the social rules can the society function well.
2.Now I am interested in English lessons because my teacher takes a totally new and inspiring a _______ to teaching English.
3.China will enhance cooperation with the international community over the b________ against the novel coronavirus in an open, transparent and responsible manner.
4.It is said that the new minister has been on trial because of political c________.
5.U_______, he lost his first prize in the English competition, which made him feel disappointed.
6.Can you telephone me at your_________ (方便) to arrange a meeting?
7.In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced_________ (简化的) Chinese characters and now they have widespread use in China’s mainland.
8.The twins can't be_________ (区分) from each other, who look completely the same.
9.After ten years' separation, the daughter had a great change in her appearance. Her mother glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of__________ (认识).
10.The film Titanic became an enormous critical and__________ (商业的) success, winning eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Strength of sisterhood
It’s been six years since the first Frozen movie 1. (become) a worldwide hit. A sequel (续集) was inevitable (不可避免的)—no one could let it go.
On Nov 22, Frozen 2 hit cinemas around the world. The film broke box office records 2. a $350 million worldwide debut (首映). Frozen 2 became Disney’s highest-grossing (票房最高的) animated feature yet, 3. (break) the record set by Frozen.
Frozen ‘s unusual twists (转折) are 4. make it special. It drops the prince-princess romance in favor of girl power. The prince is just a sidekick (次要角色). Different from princesses like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, 5. wait around for a prince to save them, Elsa doesn’t need a prince to rescue her. She is her own savior (救星). But the two sisters have different personalities. Anna is confident and bright-eyed 6. Elsa is a loner. Perhaps inevitably, they grow apart. In the end, though, their strong love as sisters brings them back together.
7. (like) most Disney animations (动画片), the story lacks a proper villain (反派). The main “villain” is Elsa’s icy powers. Elsa’s powers represent her 8. (sad) at not being able to fit in.
While Elsa wants to learn about her power, Frozen’s biggest message is about self-acceptance. It’s illustrated (说明) by the theme song, Let It Go. Its 9. (compose) Kristen Anderson-Lopez said that it should encourage people to forget fear and 10. (ashamed). “Be yourself and be powerful!” she added.
In China, square dancing is an exercise routine performed to music in squares or parks. Recent years have _________ the growing popularity of square dancing among elderly people in China, _________ it provides them with a good platform to _________ and make new friends in their ordinary lives. Although the practice has roots in both ancient and modern Chinese history, today the Chinese hold _________ views towards it. Some people, the young in particular, argue that it has disturbed their peaceful lives.
As for _________ citizens, square dancing is relatively easy to learn compared to traditional _________ and thus win their _________. Moreover, practicing square dancing doesn’t need special equipment. All it needs are open ground and loudspeakers. _________, it can be found across the country.
_________, many young people have showed their dissatisfaction. They think that square dancing __________ too much space in their neighborhood and disturbs their life. In fact, it is the noise __________ square dancing that young people __________ most.
Therefore, concessions (让步) should be made by both __________ so that they can live in __________ with each other.
People taking part in square dancing are expected to dance in areas far away from residential communities (居民区), while the young are called on to show more __________ of square dancing.
They will also become old and one day may be one of the dancers they dislike now.
In addition, the government should spare more suitable areas where the elderly can do their favorite activities.
1.A.proved B.witnessed C.developed D.advanced
2.A.since B.once C.until D.though
3.A.relax B.retire C.react D.recover
4.A.unique B.general C.different D.wrong
5.A.local B.honest C.responsible D.senior
6.A.customs B.dances C.approaches D.entertainments
7.A.pleasure B.celebration C.encouragement D.love
8.A.As a result B.For example C.In other words D.In particular
9.A.Though B.Therefore C.However D.Otherwise
10.A.takes off B.takes up C.makes up D.keeps up
11.A.with B.into C.against D.by
12.A.doubt B.search C.regret D.dislike
13.A.positions B.parties C.situations D.hands
14.A.connection B.hope C.harmony D.independence
15.A.tolerance B.expectation C.spirit D.service
