Question

In Germany there are different kinds of high schools. Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.

Short days

Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at about 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.

Formal setting

In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie（德语，您）” when talking to teachers.

Getting to school

Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.

Private clubs

In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, choir, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.

Different states, different schools

Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.

1.For high school students in Germany, which is NOT the common transport to school?

A．School buses.                          B．Parents’ cars.

C．Public transport.                        D．Students’ bicycles.

2.In Paragraph 3,the underlined word “respected” can be best translated into __________.

A．受人尊敬的       B．令人害怕的        C．高收入的         D．有权势的

3.From the passage, we can learn that in Germany _______.

A．all kinds of high schools are for college

B．age is not important for attending schools

C．students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00 a. m .to 3:30 p.m.

D．students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章讲述的是在德国有许多不同种类的中学，不同的学校有不同的制度。

1.细节题。根据文章Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.可知，在德国，学生们上学通常是乘校车，公家车或者骑自行车。故选B

2.细节题。根据文章Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie（德语，您）” when talking to teachers.可知，在过过，老师很受尊重的，当学生和老师说话前必须实用“您”。Respected是受人尊重的意思。故选A

3.细节判断题。根据文章可知，有一些学校是为参加工作的学生开设的，求学也与年龄有关，在早上8点到下午3点半学生在学校上课，学生可以参加私人俱乐部满足自己的爱好。故选D

考点：社会现象类说明文