【美国留学】作为美高新生,为了更好地开展学习,你还需要准备些什么?

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面对即将到来的美高秋季入学季

小伙伴们已备好行囊,整装待发

但是也有很多同学感到略微恐慌

全然陌生的环境、语言、风俗习惯

都是即将面临的挑战

到美国之前大家还应该准备一些什么呢?


Complete Transcript from Previous School

完整的成绩报告单



The transcript you submitted through application does not include your performance of the last semester, so please bring your complete transcript including your last semester’s grades when you come to the United States. It is highly recommended that you bring a few original copies with you in case for any future needs.


在学生申请过程中提交的成绩报告单,并不包含最后一个学期。到达美国完成入学手续时,美国学校需要学生出具完整的成绩报告单。请学生一定及时开好含最后一学期成绩的完整的学业成绩单,并随身携带几份原件至美国学校。


Tips:建议多带几份原始正式成绩单并妥善保存,以备学校要求以及以后申请需要。


Translater

翻译工具


Most schools prohibit students from using mobile devices in the class. Therefore, students will not be able to use their mobile phone apps to check new vocabulary while they are in the class.


在美国课堂上,老师一般不允许学生使用手机,所以大家不能用手机中的翻译软件查单词。


Tips:We recommend students to purchase an electronic dictionary without Wi-Fi function that would be allowed to use in the class.Every school has different rules about the usage of translation tools. Please make sure students are aware of your school’s policy to avoid any policy violation. 


建议大家购买不具有Wi-Fi连网功能的基本款翻译器或电子词典。功能相对简单的翻译器便于在课堂中使用,不会引起争议。由于每个学校对于翻译工具使用的规定各不相同,请学生务必在入学报道时与学校确认相关规章制度,避免踏入违规雷区。


Calculator

计算器



Calculators are widely used in US high schools for math study. Students use calculators to conduct basic calculation and draw function graphs. 


美国的数学课上,学生普遍使用计算器进行运算及函数构图。


Tips:We recommend students use a Texas Instruments calculator which is used by most US high schools. Different school might have different requirements on the model of calculator. Please confirm the model first, you can purchase the calculator after your arrival in the U.S. Knowing how to utilize the calculator is important in the math class. Please reach out to your American classmates or teachers to learn how you can best utilize your calculator for math problems.


建议大家在国内或等到来美国后购买美国学生普遍使用的计算器,比如Texas Instruments。这个牌子的计算器有画图功能。不同学校可能会指定不同型号的计算器,建议学生先确认所选数学课推荐型号后,也可以在到达美国之后再进行购买。熟练使用计算器对于适应美国数学课堂也非常重要,学生一定不要害羞,建议在开学初主动向自己的美国同学和老师问询,早日掌握计算器使用方法。


Vocabulary Books

单词书



Regarding TOEFL and SAT/ACT preparation, we highly encourage students to take one or two vocabulary books with them for self-study. Based on students’ English proficiency, they can choose CET4, TOEFL, or SAT vocabulary to start with. Additionally, they can study vocabularies by memorizing roots, prefix, and suffix. Students can also download some popular apps in cell phone, such as Shanbay, Baicizhan, etc., as it is easy to set up a reminder for yourself in cell phone nowadays.

同学们在美国读书的同时也要为TOEFL托福和美国大学入学考试SAT/ACT做准备。


Tips:建议大家可以考虑带 1-2 本词汇书到美国,以便平时随时翻阅背诵词汇。大学四级词汇,托福词汇,SAT词汇, 或者词根词缀, 词以类记, 同近义词等类型的词汇书都可以。同学们可以根据自己目前的词汇水平选择适合自己的词汇书。学生也可以考虑一些背单词的app,比如扇贝,百词斩等,下载在手机可以随时随地背单词,还能进行每日打卡,鞭策自己不断进步。


Bible & History Books

圣经和历史书


The religion (Bible/ Christian) and History class are challenging for most international students. 


宗教课和美国历史课程对每个来美国求学的国际生都是很大的挑战。


Tips:We suggest students buy the Chinese/ English bilingual books to learn these subjects. Students would feel less stressful if they could study the background knowledge and relevant vocabulary in advance.


建议大家购买中英文双语版关于基督教及美国历史的书籍提前阅读,学习背景知识及相关词汇。大家也可以在暑期中提前阅读一些圣经故事,插图版英语圣经书,学习背景知识及相关词汇,熟悉主要内容和重要人物事件等。建议学生还可以购买一本中英文双语对照版圣经,方便自己查阅和理解圣经内容。

Subject Vocabulary Study

学科专业术语词汇

To smoothly transit to the US high school, students need to master the relevant vocabularies used in math and science classes. We advise students to maximally use their spare time to review math, biology, chemistry, and physics vocabulary before they come to the US. 


请充分利用来美国前这段时间学习英文学科专业术语词汇。可以在网上搜索 “SAT Math 词汇”即可找到相关的数学词汇,也可以使用美国大学入学考试SAT数学部分的参考书进行复习。其它生物,化学,物理和历史等科目。


Tips:They can find the study materials they need online or use SAT textbooks. Also, it is highly recommended that you review math vocabulary during the summer to prepare for your math placement test. 


建议你采取相同的方法自己搜索词汇资料、提前熟悉各个学科的英文词汇,以便顺利衔接美国高中的学习。特别是数学学科上的英语词汇,熟练掌握相关词汇,也有助于学生在数学入学分班测试中,正常发挥自己应有的水平。


Academic Handbook/Curriculum Guide

学校学术和课程说明手册



Students can find their Academic Handbook and/or Curriculum Guide from their school websites. 


美国高中无论是课程设置还是教学环境,都与中国高中十分不同。


Tips:The Curriculum Guide provides guidance for the courses that each school offers. We suggest students get familiar with the school website and read the Curriculum Guide. Students should learn about the content and depth/ difficulty of each course. The Academic Handbook provides the school’s academic policies and procedures and every student should know it well. This, and other useful information can also be found on your school’s website under Academics -- Upper School.


建议大家充分利用开学前的这段时间熟悉自己的学校,仔细阅读学校的学术手册(Academic Handbook/Curriculum Guide),了解学校相关政策,以便在开学后少走弯路,尽快适应性的学习环境。每个学校的网站上一般都会提供学术手册或课程说明手册Academic Handbook /Curriculum Guide,大家一般也可以在学校网站上的Academics - Upper school下找到相关信息。


Summer Reading

暑期阅读



U.S. high schools often have summer reading assignments for students to read books and complete written assignments (if available). Students might be tested on summer reading after the school starts, and the grade might count towards your GPA. 


美国高中往往要求学生在暑假期间阅读书籍,完成相关作业,开学后就暑期阅读进行考试,分数会记入学期总成绩


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