1、By the time you graduate from high school, there are some things you should know to be successful in the future.Whether you go to college, or begin working full time, you will benefit from mastering a set of skills, useful not only in school, but in life.Money managementLearning to manage your money
2、 means understanding how to keep track of your income and expenses.Take a course to learn basic knowledge on money management if your school offers one.Topics will include balancing a checkbook and learning how to compare prices while shopping for everyday items.Time managementA high school student
3、needs to learn how to budget her or his time.This involves knowing when to work, when to play, when to socialize (交际) and when to relax.Getting all of your tasks done and still having time to do the things you love will contribute to the peace of your mind and help reduce stress.GoalsettingThe high
4、school graduates should be able to set a goal and work towards it.This requires understanding which goal is realistic, and which is just a pieinthesky vision.In addition, as a high school graduate, you must have a clear idea of how to get from point A to point B, taking the necessary steps to reach
5、your goal.In general, knowing what you want and how to get it is a mark of adulthood.CommunicationEffective communication is key to human relationships.This includes knowledge of body language, etiquette (礼仪) and politeness when you get on with a variety of people.It also involves how you communicat
6、e in writing, whether its an email to your boss, a job application or a letter of complaint to your neighbors.What makes you happyMany high school students are stressed out due to a large amount of schoolwork and the college application process.Taking time to find out what makes you happy will help
7、you avoid pitfalls (陷阱) when it comes to making big decisions in later life.Section Introduction I made mine. I was doing it for Grandpa, but more than that, I was doing it for Grandpa raised me to be proud of my country and pride didnt stop.语篇解读：这篇文章围绕在学校进行忠诚宣誓这一事情展开的。作者对这件事情非常虔诚，因为这表达了她对已过世的祖父的思念，
8、而周围其他学生也对宣誓有了更正确的理解。1How did other students behave during later pledge periolds?AThey gradually quit the pledge.BThey continued to show curiosity.来源:学,科,网CThey did the pledge with sincerity.DThey made fun of those who did the pledge.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，其他学生逐渐不再进行宣誓。故选 A 项。2How did I feel about h
9、iding in the bathroom for the pledge?AHappy. BExcited.CGuilty. DNervous.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第四段的 “There I couldnt see the flag and felt guilty to be hiding like that.”可知，作者对自己躲起来的进行宣誓有种罪恶感。因此选 C 项。3What would be the best title for the passage?AThe first day at schoolBMy grandpaCThe secret in the locker r
10、oomDThe pledge of loyalty解析：选 D 标题归纳题。文章主要围绕在学校进行忠诚宣誓这一事情展开的。第一段最后一句“We will begin with the pledge (誓言) of loyalty.”也可作为提示。因此选 D 项。4The author did the pledge every day because .Athe flag had a special meaning for herBthe headmaster required her to do soCall the teachers and students did thatDit was
11、a way to show love for her grandpa解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据倒数第四段中作者回答其他同学的疑问时提到“My grandpa fought in World War . doing it for him.”可知，她进行宣誓是纪念自己过世的祖父。因此选 D 项。BIn America, after middle school comes high school, which includes grades 9 through 12. Students are required to take certain subjects like English, soc
12、ial studies, math, science, and physical education. In addition, they choose among elective subjects to complete their high school education. Electives include subjects in technology, music, art, and foreign languages. Each student in the school has their own locker for books and personal items. Thi
13、s convenience saves students from carrying textbooks, and allows students a small space they can decorate with posters and favorite objects.Most high schools have at least one sports team that competes in local events, and all students are encouraged to be involved in athletics. Schools often offer
14、football, baseball and softball (垒球), basketball, volleyball, tennis, and soccer. Some may even have sports like golf, swimming, gymnastics and crosscountry skiing.Many high school students have parttime jobs by the age of 15 or 16, some even earlier. Their first jobs are often babysitting or cuttin
15、g lawns, but later they will likely get a job at a fastfood restaurant, video store, or clothing shop.Sixteen years old is legal driving age in most states, and students usually want to own a car as soon as they can. Some parents allow their children to drive a family vehicle, and may even buy a car
16、 as a graduation present. Others prefer that their sons and daughters earn enough to purchase a used vehicle. Regardless, many teenagers feel its a necessity to own a car, and will do whatever it takes to be able to drive.来源:Zxxk.ComEach school holds certain yearly (一年一次的) activities for the entire
17、school body, such as homecoming, prom night, holiday celebrations, etc.Homecoming is celebrated each fall, usually on a weekend, and events leading up to it may last all week. While homecoming is celebrated differently at each school, it usually includes a parade and the crowning of the Homecoming K
18、ing and Queen, and ends with a football game and school dance.语篇解读：文章讲述了美国高中的课程、体育活动、可从事的兼职、社交活动和驾驶等。5What elective subjects can American high school students choose?AEnglish, music and art.BEnglish, music and technology.CFrench, music and art.DMath, French and art.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，美国高中生的选修课有“su
19、bjects in technology, music, art, and foreign languages”，所以选项 C 正确。6Which of the following is WRONG about the locker for books?AIt is convenient for students.BIt makes the students not bother to carry books.CIt can be decorated according to the students tastes.DIt can be used to hide some expensive
20、things.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，储物柜是用来方便放书的，学生还可以装饰它。但没提到放置贵重物品。7We can infer from the passage that .Amost high schools attach importance to sports Bmost high school students are dependentCstudents in every state can get a driving license at 16 Dused cars are popular among students解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第三段可知，大
21、多数学校至少有一个自己的体育队，并鼓励所有的学生参加运动，因此可推知选项 A 正确。8The main idea of the passage is about .Aschool jobs BAmerican schools Cschool sports Dschool cours es 解析：选 B 主旨大意题。根据每段的主题 (课程、兼职、活动、体育和驾驶)可知， B 项综合概括了各段的内容；而 A、C、D 三项均是文章的部分内容，不能包括全部的主题。CIt was the night before my election.I was running for Sophomore Vice
22、President.I had prepared a performance for the election a funny boxing match.The fight had popular moves as seen in Dodge Ball, Iron Man, and Super Smash Brothers.In the end, I would perform my famous move, the PowerPunch from Hot Rod.My friend Cheyenne and I rehearsed (排练)the fight for hours, but t
23、he fight would not be a fight without music and sound effects.This is where my brother came in.He stayed up all night to work on that soundtrack.And when my computers disk burner (刻录机) went out at 6 in the morning, he spent a college students weeks worth of incomes to replace it.Why would he go into
24、 all that trouble？Because he knew that out of all the other important things he could be doing, this was imperative to me.He knew because it was once important to him.Having graduated from Layton High just a year earlier, he knew what it was like to be in the centre of peoples attention.He knew how
25、fun high school could be, and he wanted me to have a great experience.I ended up losing the election, but that day changed my world forever.The lesson my brother taught me became my most important belief.But it wasnt until I had a similar opportunity that I really understood why he cared so much.Wha
26、t did it take for me to understand？It was the performance.The rest of the cast and I would rehearse every day after school for 6 months all for what？The chance to perform a play eig ht times.As I came out on that stage for the first time and listened to the laughter, I was filled with joy.By the end
27、 of the play, the audience broke into tears, and so did we.What happened？We had the sweet opportunity of giving them an unforgettable theatre moment a moment to laugh, reflect, and shed tears.语篇解读：为了作者的竞选，作者的哥哥熬夜帮助了他，由此也让作者明白了一个很重要的道理。9Why did the author prepare a performance?ATo prove he had a gift
28、 for performing.BTo introduce moves from some movies.CTo celebrate his success after the election.DTo increase his chance of winning the election.解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据第一段的 “I was running for Sophomore Vice President.”以及第二段的“I had prepared a performance for the election”可知，作者这样做是为了增加赢得竞选的几率。10How did the a
29、uthors brother respond when the computers disk burner went out?AHe decided to give up in the end.BHe bought one with his own money.CHe found another way to make music.DHe borrowed one from a college student.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第三段的 “And when my computers disk burner (刻录机) went out at 6 in the morning, he
30、 spent a college students weeks worth of incomes to replace it.”可知，作者的哥哥自己掏钱给他买了一个。11What does the underlined word “imperative” in Paragraph 4 mean?AImportant. BPleasant.CDifficult. DUseful.解析：选 A 词义猜测题。根据第四段画线词前面的 “out of all the other important things”和后文的“He knew because it was once important to
31、him.”可知，作者的哥哥知道这件事对于作者而言很“重要” 。12What did the author most probably learn from his brother?AWe should try our best to do everything well.BWe should spread the kindness we have received.CFamily members should always support each other.DHappiness comes from what we do to brighten others life.解析：选 D 推理判
32、断题。根据第五段提到的 lesson 可知，作者从哥哥那里了解到一个道理，而直到自己有了相似的经历才真正明白哥哥为什么如此在意演出、帮助自己，而此道理就是最后一段提到的“the sweet opportunity of giving them an unforgettable theatre moment”给他人生活带来美好时光，这是一种幸福，故 D 项最合适。.阅读七选五Developing good study habits isnt easy. 1 In this way, youll become more and more successful as a student.Start
33、by allowing no interruptions. 2 You have to give 100 percent of your attention to your work.Dont allow yourself to be distracted by friends or fellow students.Keep your goal in mind; know what you have to do and when it needs to be done.Dont let other people influence you into not doing your work.3
34、If you study best in the morning, plan to do your hardest subjects first.Remember not to leave todays work till tomorrow.A delay like this is called “procrastination”If you delay for any reason, youll find it more and more difficult to get things done when you need to.You may rush to make up the tim
35、e you wasted getting started, resulting in careless and errorfilled work.Another good way to study is to take part in partnered and groupstudy sessions.These allow students to share ideas, and help each other deal with difficult material. 4 Forming good study habits can be difficult at first, and re
36、quires energy and a strong will.But if you commit yourself to it, success will be yours. 5 By doing so, you will know that you have tried.If you are satisfied with what youve done and know that you have tried your best, your grade will be the icing on the cake.AFigure out when youre most productive.
37、BIts impossible to study while chatting or watching TV.CAlways give your best in the classroom and in study sessions.DPutting off your task for any reason can make it difficult to finish on time.EYou may do well enough but maybe you can hardly achieve your goal easily.FBut start with a plan, put in
38、a lot of hard work, and studying will become easier.GIn addition, learning among students is a good way of getting a firmer grasp of the material.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了养成良好的学习习惯的方法和策略。1选 F 承接上文“Developing good study habits isnt easy.”可推知，此处表示还是有比较容易的办法的，所以选 F 项。2选 B 承接上文“Start by allowing no interrup
39、tions.”并与下文“Dont allow yourself to be distracted by friends or fellow students.”呼应可推知，学习要专注，边学习边聊天或者看电视是不可能的，所以选 B 项。3选 A 承接下文“If you study best in the morning, plan to do your hardest subjects first.”并根据本段的整体内容可推知，本段主要讲的是弄清楚学习的最佳时机，所以选 A 项。4选 G 承接上文“These allow students to share ideas, and help each other deal with difficult material.”可知，集体学习有助于分享观点，帮助彼此解决困难的学习材料，从而更牢固地掌握学习内容，所以选 G 项。5选 C 承接下文“By doing so, you will know that you have tried.If you are satisfied with what youve done and know that you have tried your best, your grade will be the icing on the cake.”可推知，在学习过程中要竭尽全力才能够成功，所以选 C 项。
