Question

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

Answer

1. B

2. D

3. C

4. D

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，在美国，当八年级的学生离开初中时，他们非常担心进入高中，文章介绍了让高中新生尽快适应高中生活的几点建议。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school.”可知，在美国，当八年级的学生离开初中时，他们非常担心进入高中，故B项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段中的“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.”可知，学校为学生提供参加俱乐部和体育活动的机会来结识新朋友，故D项正确。

3.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year.”可知，大多数学校让学生在八年级末参观高中，故C项正确。

4.文章意图题。根据文章内容，特别是最后一段“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.”可知，为了在高中能有一个伟大的开端，高中新生可以向老师和学校工作人员寻求帮助，由此可知，这篇文章的目的是向高中新生提供建议，故D项正确。