The outstanding results of our students demonstrate their exceptional talent and drive, which in turn is a testament to the high teaching quality and learning environment of MIS. The fact that many students achieved full marks in the recent A-Level examinations and many more achieved A grades in all subjects is testament to the exceptional performance of our students.

Although A Levels are very challenging, our students generally perform to an excellent standard. As the final examination draws near, our students of Year 13 are performing better and better. They are about to enter the crucial period which commences with university life and with continued application, excellent grades are just around the corner.

🔼Part of Y13 students are taking Chemistry🔼

This summer all the major exam registration work has been completed in MIS. Just after the New Year in February, all the students in Years 11-13 completed the mock examinations. They combine their results with the teachers of each subject to make up for any gaps of knowledge or understanding. The preparation work for the major exam at MIS is constructed in an orderly and methodical manner.

The review of the examinations has also entered the crucial stage. We took this to interview Betty from Year 13 to share the examination and assessment with you. Betty has already achieved awe-inspiring results in the AS stage and is on track to achieve 4 A* grades in the next A-level sprint stage. Let's have a look at the experience that she shared with you.

🔼Betty is discussing Chemistry with the teacher🔼

I chose Chemistry as my major in college because I wanted to gain professional knowledge in this area. I was interested in the formation and conversion of chemical substances and decided to continue my study. People's life quality is gradually improving and they pay more and more attention to health and safety so the vibrant health industry may be a wise choice. Meanwhile, employment opportunities such as medicine and cosmetics are closely related to chemistry; therefore, there may be many choices in the future.

The global A* rate is sometimes less than 10%, so it's impossible to say that it is easy, but it is also not hard to learn. If you want to choose Chemistry, you need to have some sense of Mathematics because there are some calculations of enthalpy change and entropy change and you also need to have a good memory because there are a lot of conditions to remember in organic chemistry. Most things in Chemistry are related to natural life, so you can associate relevant knowledge with the items in daily life. Before the exam, students can review to find more examples of the past or try to explain to their classmates to consolidate their knowledge. When you tackle the problems, you can attempt more complex but fascinating problems; it doesn't have to be precisely the same as the textbook syllabus. You can also make small cards to record the meaning of substances or theorems, which will help you remember them more quickly and firmly.

A-level course selection is mainly based on their interest because interests can provide motivation. Having a more accurate plan for the future is advisable, as some majors fall into designated disciplines. In addition, try not to switch back and forth once you make the decision. At the same time, you can also communicate with teachers and listen to suggestions from students, teachers, and parents.

曼校在今年一月的A Level考试中为许多学生取得的优异成绩感到开心，我们有幸目睹并参与庆祝这些学生的成功。尽管考试期间因为新冠疫情原因，学生们遇到了很多挑战，但他们表现出了非常强的韧性和适应能力。他们快速适应政策的调整，并以饱满的姿态迎接考试，这是令人钦佩的。这次庆祝不仅仅是对学生们成绩的认可，也是对他们所付出的努力和顽强精神的赞扬。

我们学生的出色成绩展现了他们卓越的才能和自我驱动力，也证明了我们学校具备高质量的教学能力和学习氛围。在最近的A Level考试中，许多学生获得了满分，更多的学生在所有科目中获得了A的成绩，这足以证明我们学生的优异表现。

虽然A Level考试具有很大的挑战性，但我们的学生普遍表现出色。随着期末考试的日益临近，我们的十三年级学生整体表现越来越好。他们即将步入大学生活的关键时期，取得优异成绩已经指日可待。

🔼部分Y13学生在上化学课🔼

目前曼校今年夏季所有的大考报名工作已经完成，2月份新年刚过完所有11至13年级的同学们都已经完成了大考的模拟考试，正在结合自己的成绩和各科老师进行查缺补漏中，曼校大考前的各项准备工作也在陆续有序展开。

随着复习备考也已经进入白热化阶段。我们特地采访了13年级的Betty同学给大家做考试以及复习的分享，Betty同学在AS阶段已经取得了非常亮眼的成绩，接下来的Alevel冲刺阶段她要冲击4个A*的成绩，看看她分享给大家的经验吧。

🔼Betty和教师讨论化学🔼

大学选择化学专业，因为本身就想学一些专业性比较强的知识，正好对化学物质的形成与转换有些兴趣便决定继续钻研下去。目前人们生活质量在逐步提高，对生命健康安全越发重视，因此大健康产业可能是一个很好的选择。同时医药、化妆品等就业方向都与化学息息相关，所以未来的选择有很多。

全球A*率有时不到10%说简单是假的，但是也不是难的没法学。如果想选择化学需要有一定对数学的感知，因为会涉及到一些焓变和熵变的计算，同时也要有一定的记忆力，因为在无机和有机化学中有大量的试剂和条件需要记住。化学大部分的东西是与自然生活所联系的，所以平时在生活中碰到相应的事情可以联想下相关知识。考前复习多找以往的例题翻看练习，或是尝试讲解给同学听，以此巩固知识点。做题时可以穿插一些稍有提高一些难度但十分有趣的题看看，不一定要跟课本教学大纲完全一致。同时可以自制一些小卡片记录物质或定理的释义，这能更快速牢固的记住它们。

我认为A Level选课主要还是看自己兴趣，因为兴趣能提供动力。建议先对未来有一个稍微准确的规划，因为有些专业有怼应到指定学科，并在决定好之后尽量不要再换来换去。同时也可以多跟科任老师沟通交流，听取包括同学、老师和家长等多方面建议。