1、Have you ever wondered what an American high school is really like？This article will describe a typical (典型的) high school and its students.A typical American high school has several large buildings and enough space for about 1,500 students.Every student is given a locker.When students first arrive a
2、t school，they go straight to their lockers to put away or get their textbooks and to hang up their outdoor clothes.As American textbooks are expensive，students would rather loan(租借) than buy them.Students must pay back if they lost any of them.Each day，students take six or seven classes.They must ta
3、ke science，math，English and social studies.They can choose art，homemaking，fashion design and other classes.In some schools，students are required to take one or more of the following special classes：health education，physical education or foreign language studies.Students move to different classrooms
4、for each subject.This is because each teacher has their own classroom.There is a fiveminute break between classes，to give the students the time to hurry to their next class.The regular school day usually ends early in the afternoon.After school more than half of the students are involved in aftersch
5、ool activities.These activities include sportsespecially football，basketball，baseball and soccer or clubs，such as yearbook，speech，school newspaper，photograph or student government.根据上文完成下列各题1Whats the best title of the passage?Life in American High School2Why do the students prefer loaning textbooks
6、 to buying them?Because American textbooks are expensive to buy.3What do the students do after school?Most students take part in afterschool activities.Period One Introduction upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know youre afraid.Just take it easy.Making some friends and staying with
7、 them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly.After the first week its really not bad at all.Dont worry.Eddie， Aged 20When I started high school I was really nervous too， especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didnt really know anyone.I suppose the best
8、advice would be to just relax.The first couple of days can be a little bit hard，but things will become easier before you know it.语篇解读 这是一篇应用文。短文中的四个人回忆了自己刚刚上高中时的情形，并对此话题发表了自己的看法。1What can we infer from Sharons words about high school?ATeachers are quite strict.BStudents often stay up at night.CTeach
9、ers provide little care for students.DStudents should make good use of their time.答案 D解析 推理判断题。由 Sharon，Aged 22 中的“Its best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to.”可知，最好是学会处理事情，明智地管理你的时间，这样你就能完成你需要做的一切。所以我们能从 Sharon 关于高中的话语中推断出学生应该充分地利
10、用时间。故 D 选项正确。2Who mentions the importance of friends?ADavid. BFrank. CSharon. DEddie.答案 A解析 细节理解题。由 David，Aged 19 中的“Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly.”可知，结交一些朋友并和他们融洽地相处将大大帮助你很快适应高中生活。所以 David 提到了交朋友的重要性。故 A 选项正确。3How did Eddie feel on h
11、is first day of high school?AExcited. BWorried.CBored. DRelaxed.答案 B解析 细节理解题。由 Eddie，Aged 20 中的“When I started high school I was really nervous too.”可知，Eddie 在高中的第一天感觉焦虑、紧张。故 B 选项正确。BAs I walked into the primary school，I looked down at my new black shoes.I stood at Mrs Blackstones door.Before I trie
12、d the great escape，the door opened.“Weve been waiting for you！” Mrs Blackstone，my new fifth grade teacher， said loudly.With a smile my mom walked away and I was left taking center stage in front of a group of students.Over the next few days，Mrs Blackstone made it her job to find me a new best friend
13、.During history lessons，when I didnt want to speak in front of the class，shed not only call on me but have me stand up to address my classmates.One spring afternoon，Mrs Blackstone asked me to stay after class.“Id like to speak with you，Amanda.” My mind raced.Had I got a bad grade? Had I hurt anyones
14、 feelings? “Are you enjoying your new school？” She sat comfortably behind her desk.“I want to tell you something，between you and me，not to be shared with anyone else.” She continued， “I see something special in you.The way you communicate with others，and the kindness you showI think you have great p
15、otential(潜力) to be something important.” I listened carefully to every word.“I have been a teacher for over twentyfive years; I can see it.But you must believe in yourself.Thats very important.Remember that and youll go far， ” she said.Her voice was music to my ears that day.I walked out of her offi
16、ce，not staring at my shoes，but looking straight ahead with my head high.My teacher saw something special in me! Years later，her words still remain inside of me.语篇解读 文章讲述了作者刚转到新学校时对新环境不熟悉，胆怯且不自信。在老师 Mrs Blackstone 的帮助下克服了心理障碍，适应了新环境，并重新充满了自信。4The author went to school unwillingly most probably becaus
17、e she .Adidnt like the school at allBoften got low grades at schoolCwas treated badly by her classmatesDwasn t used to the new environment答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第一段的内容和第三段中的“Are you enjoying your new school？”可推知，作者是刚转学过来，对新环境不适应，所以不愿去上学。故选 D。5When the author was asked to stay after class，she felt .Aannoyed
18、BembarrassedCtired Dnervous答案 D解析 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“My mind raced.Had I got a bad grade? Had I hurt anyones feelings？”可推知，作者当时很紧张，不知道老师为什么要找她谈话。故选D。6Why did Mrs Blackstone have a good talk with the author?ATo tell the author her potential.BTo encourage the author to believe in herself.CTo help the autho
19、r to realize her mistakes.DTo make the author feel cared and loved.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中老师说的话，尤其是本段最后“But you must believe in yourself.Thats very important.”可知，老师鼓励作者要相信自己。这就是老师找作者谈话的目的。故选 B。7What can we learn from the passage?AThe author came from a poor family.BThe teacher sang a song to the author.
20、CThe author never forgets what the teacher said.DThe author no longer cared for anybody but herself.答案 C解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段尤其是最后一句“Years later，her words still remain inside of me.”可知，老师说的话给了作者自信，使作者终生难忘。故选 C。COne Canada，Two LanguagesCanada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official lang
21、uages：English and French.There are 10 provinces in the country，but only one of theseQuebec is known as “French Canada”This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest.Canada left the British Empire(帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country，and Engli
22、sh and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.Most people speak English as their first language and the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country.Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast， French television is very rare.The s
23、ame goes for traffic signs and menus，for example，outside of Quebec，there are only a few places where youll see traffic signs in French.In restaurants，its almost impossible to find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland(中心地带) of French Canada.However，all products sold in Canada must，by la
24、w，have labels(标签) and instructions in both languages.In Canadas Englishspeaking provinces，official bilingualism means that students can choose to complete a special French language course.Under this program，they are taught most of their subjects in French.If a student begins the course in kindergart
25、en(幼儿园) or Grade One，it is likely that all his lessons will be in French.However，if he starts at junior high school,25 percent of the teaching will continue to be in English.语 篇 解 读 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 ，主 要 讲 述 了 在 加 拿 大 英 语 和 法 语 并 存 的 现 象 。8Which country controlled Canada before its independence?AFran
26、ce. BThe British Empire.CAmerica. DGermany.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“Canada left the British Empire(帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country.”可知，选 B 项。9Where can you watch French television programs?AOnly in Quebec.BIn Quebec and a few other places.CFrom the two national television networks.DAll o
27、ver Canada.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast， French television is very rare.”可知，除了魁北克和东部沿海少数几个地方外，其他地方很少有法语电视节目。10What does the underlined word “bilingualism” in the fifth paragraph mean?A外语教育 B母语教育C双语教育 D语言教育答案 C解析 词义猜测题。文章开篇点明加拿大是一个双语国家，英语和法语是官方语言。首先排除
28、 A 项。然后仔细揣摩本段意思我们可以看出，在加拿大讲英语的省份，双语教育(bilingualism)意味着学生可以选择一门专门用法语授课的课程，显然 C 项正确。11What do we know about the education in Canadas Englishspeaking provinces?AOnly English courses are offered.BIf you choose a special French language course in kindergarten，all of the lessons will be taught in French.C
29、The courses in primary schools are all taught in English.DMost of the courses in junior high schools are taught in English.答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据最后两段内容可知选 B。.七选五Maybe you are an average student. 12 However，anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here is how：Plan your time carefully.When yo
30、u plan your week，you should make a list of things that you have to do.After making this list，you should make a schedule of your time.Choose a good，regular time for studying.Of course，studying shouldnt take all your time. 13 Find a good place to study.Look around the house for a good study area.Keep
31、this space free of everything but studying materials.No games，radios or television!Make good use of your time in class. 14 Listening carefully in class means less work later.Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly.When you get home from school，go over your notes.Pre
32、pare lessons before class and try to know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day.Do read that material. 15 Develop a good attitude to tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.The world wont end if you dont pass a test，so dont be overworried.16 You will
33、 probably find many others after you have tried these.AThere are other methods that might help you with your studying.BDont forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.CMake full use of class time to listen to everything the teachers say.DNo one can become a top student unless he or she works
34、hard.EYou probably think you will never be a top student.FA weekly schedule may not solve all your problems.GThis will help you understand the next class.语篇解读 本文是说明文。如果你是一名成绩平平的学生，那么怎样才能变成一名学霸呢？这篇短文从学习时间、地点、方法和态度等方面提出了很多好的建议。12答案 E解析 后面一句提到“然而任何人都能成为更优秀的学生，如果他/她想成为的话” 。E 项“你可能认为自己永远都不会成为优秀的学生”与后面一句形成转折。13答案 B解析 前面一句提到“学习不应该占用你的所有时间” ，B 项“不要忘记留出充足的娱乐时间”紧承上文。14答案 C解析 本段主要告诉我们要充分利用课堂上的时间，纵观选项，C 项“充分利用课上时间倾听老师讲的所有内容”符合语境。15答案 G解析 上文提到“课前预习，了解老师下一节课要讲的内容，并阅读这些材料” ，G 项“这将有助于理解下节课的内容”承接上文。16答案 A解析 本段是对全文内容的总结，后面一句提到“在你尝试过这些方法后，你可能会找到其他方法” ，故 A 项“在学习中可能还有其他一些帮助你的方法”符合语境。