CUSU Target Scheme

The Target Scheme is a student-run initiative by which current Cambridge undergraduates visit state schools or colleges across the country .

The visits are intended to give information to Year 12 students and provide an opportunity for them to hear about the University from a current student’s perspective. The Target Scheme can also offer sessions on post-A Level choices for younger students.

21. What can students do on Department open days?

A. Experience college life. B. Explore their interests. C. Tour university facilities. D. Fill in college application forms.

22. Where can you get a brief outline of the admissions process?

A. IB higher level examinations. B. Subject Masterclasses. C. CUSU Target Scheme. D. State schools.

23. What does CUSU Target Scheme feature?

A. booking in advance B. visiting school library C. taster lectures D. a student-run project

B

From the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, we’re all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause.

But while it may seem like such issues won’t affect most of us directly, it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for granted: chocolate. According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao – the plant from which chocolate is produced – may mean that it will soon become extinct.

Most of the world’s cacao grows in countries close to the equator(赤道), with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast.

It’s predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there.

The problem doesn’t lie in increased heat, however, but in lower humidity (湿度), as it’s believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises.

“In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it’s unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture(水分) loss,” Michon Scott, the essay’s author, wrote.

To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News.

In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion (6.33 billion yuan) to help reduce the effects of climate change.

“This is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business Insider.

The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we’re unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.

24. What could make it hard for cacao to grow around the equator in the future?

A. the higher temperatures there B. the higher humidity there C. the increase in rainfall there D. the moisture loss in the soil there 25. What did Barry Parkin suggest?

A. No man is an island. B. Every little bit counts.

C. United we stand; divided we fall. D. Wish for the best; prepare for the worst. 26. What can we learn from the passage?

A. UC Berkeley is trying to find a substitute for cacao. B. Cacao can only be found in most African countries.

C. Climate changes can be controlled if we are lucky.

D. Mars will financially support the fight against climate changes. 27. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The origin of chocolate. B. The future of chocolate. C. The history of chocolate. D. The ingredients of chocolate.

C

Have you ever felt like nobody was there? Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere? Have you ever felt like you could disappear? Like you could fall, and no one would hear? Well, you're not alone.

In a time when it seems like everyone is consumed by social media, the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen really hits home on what it's like to be a millennial or any person struggling to find their way. With its moving story, catchy songs, and talented cast, the musical is sure to earn not only your praise, but steal your heart in the process.

Coping with severe anxiety, the title character finds it extremely difficult to fit in. His single mother is always working, his only acquaintance at school is a family friend, and the girl he likes doesn't even know he exists. Every day is a constant struggle, until the unexpected death of a classmate gives him a voice he never knew he had, even if it is all based on a lie.

On top of the moving story, the music is infectious. When the single \Through a Window\still have the urge to bust out the lyrics to \You think I'm exaggerating, but just wait until you hear the soundtrack for the first time. You won't just tap your foot to one of the melodies during the show; you'll come out humming three more of them when you leave, guaranteed.

With so many different themes like depression, anxiety, and loneliness throughout, we can all see a bit of ourselves in one of these characters: the socially awkward teen, the daughter whose parents won't stop fighting, or the classmate who feels like there's no other way than just giving up. In between numbers, I could audibly hear the audience choking back sobs. My mom and I bonded with a young man sitting next to us during the intermission as we talked about how we related to Evan, his mother, his classmates, and all that in between. At the heart of it all, this isn't just a

show — it's a story that needs to be told. Because no one deserves to be forgotten. No one deserves to feel like they could disappear. Even when you're broken on the ground, you will be found.

28. The questions in the first paragraph are mentioned _________.

A. to inform us of some common social phenomena. B. to tell us that many people feel lonely in life. C. to introduce the theme of Dear Evan Hansen. D. to illustrate that severe anxiety exists.

29. What does the underlined phrase “hit home” mean?

A. To be widely reported. B. To return to the original place.

C. To make people realise something is true. D. To suddenly become very successful.

30. According to the author, what makes Dear Evan Hansen a huge success?

A. Brilliant cast. B. Infectious songs. C. The complex story.

D. The way it relate to every individual 31. What is the best title of this passage?

A. Dear Evan Hansen--you are not alone B. Dear Evan Hansen--a big hit C. Broadway musical is still catchy

D. Broadway musical strikes a chord with me

D

It’s no revelation that the key to learning a new language is immersing yourself among native speakers of that language. But what if those native speakers are Dora the Explorer and Diego?

It turns out television and radio might be even better tools for new language learners than previously thought. According to two recent studies summarized by Scientific American, it is possible to further your understanding of a new language without actively practicing or fully paying