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Language requirements for all programmes, except Creative Writing

All teaching for the programmes is in English. We require all applicants whose first language is not English to have one of the following test results:

Academic IELTS details can be obtained from local British Council offices. The minimum requirement is an overall band score of 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in each of the four elements.

Applicant's Academic IELTS and Cambridge CAE test results will be directly accessed by our office.

In order for us to do this, applicants should supply the following information on their application form: Academic IELTS:

Test Report Form (TRF) number Cambridge CAE/CPE：

Candidate ID number (this is 3 letters and 6 numbers) and secret number (4 numbers)

These results should have been achieved in the same sitting, and no more than 2 years before the date of application.

Language requirements for Creative Writing

The minimum requirement is an overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in each of the four elements. Applicants with Cambridge CAE require grade A. These results should have been achieved in the same sitting, and no more than 2 years before the date of application.

In addition to meeting the above language requirements for Creative Writing, all applicants are required to submit a 300-400 word written piece, explaining their reasons for applying.

All programmes: notice concerning TOEFL test scores

Please note： Due to UK Government restrictions, we are no longer able to accept TOEFL test scores.

1.What subject does the text focus on?

A. Language requirements. B. International programmes.

C. College accommodation D. Information for teachers.

2.Besides satisfying language demands, what is needed for Creative Writing?

A. Candidate ID number. B. Test Report Form number

C. A written work of 300-400 words D. Secret information about the applicant.

3.Which of the following is unacceptable for the programmes?

A. Cambridge CPE. B. Cambridge CAE.

C. Academic IELTS. D. TOEFL test scores.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

【解析】

本文是一篇应用文，介绍了一些课程的申请者需要满足的语言要求。

1.主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据文章标题“Language requirements for all programmes, except Creative Writing”可知，除创意写作外，所有课程均须符合语言要求，由此可知，本文主要是关于语言要求的，故A项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“In addition to meeting the above language requirements for Creative Writing, all applicants are required to submit a 300-400 word written piece, explaining their reasons for applying.”可知，除了满足语言要求，创意写作的申请人还需递交一份300-400字的书面材料，说明申请理由，故C项正确。

3.细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“we are no longer able to accept TOEFL test scores.”可知，托福考试成绩是不被接受的，故D项正确。