In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they’ve done this already in the middle school, it’s still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school.
One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.
What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.
1.According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school.
A. excited B. nervous C. lonely D. disappointed
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?
A. There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.
B. The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.
C. Summer activities begin before school starts.
D. The school office can help new students join school clubs.
3.When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?
A. Before the eighth grade year starts.
B. Right after the high school year starts.
C. At the end of their eighth grade year
D. At the beginning of the new term in the high school.
4.What is the purpose of this text?
A. To tell the new students how to learn in high school B. To introduce new schools
C. To give the teachers some advice D. To give advice to new high school students
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Which is the best season to visit the park?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.
2.What will the tourists do in the morning?
A. Go boating. B. Go fishing. C. Visit the valley.
3.What is the best-loved activity in the park?
A. Having a picnic. B. Fishing. C. Boating.
4.How will the tourists get to the entrance of the valley?
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By bike.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What was the man doing?
A. Looking at an interesting picture.
B. Watching a funny video.
C. Reporting a nice story.
2.What happened to the news reporter?
A. He hit a big tree. B. He had a car accident.
C. He was attacked by bees.
3.What’s the weather like today?
A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Cloudy.
4.What will the man do next?
A. Listen to the music. B. Surf the website. C. Go to the park.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When will the next course start?
A. Next Monday. B. Next Friday. C. Next Saturday.
2.How many students are there in the class usually?
A. 6. B. 9. C. 15.
3.When does the school open on weekends?
A. At 7:00 a.m.. B. At 8:00 a.m.. C. At 9:00 a.m..
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What do we know about the writer?
A. He can move fast.
B. He was born disabled.
C. He will travel around the world.
2.How does the man find the writer?
A. Encouraging. B. Strange. C. Stupid.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the woman doing?
A. Asking for help. B. Making an apology.
C. Giving some advice.
2.What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Be more careful. B. Buy a new glass.
C. Clean up the room.
