Question

Breathe, wave and smile. Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. The audience burst into deafening cheers. The huge stadium shook with all the whistling and clapping.

It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the moment. Each deserved it. The seniors had been preparing for four years for this once-in-a-lifetime moment—the commencement (graduation ceremony).

Seated, I waited anxiously for the opening address. As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in marron cap and gown.

Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(美国的爱国誓言).

Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches. The tears in some eyes convinced me that many had deep feelings about the occasion. It was as the class motto says, “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry; the smiles fade; but the memories last forever.”

Then came the core (the most important part) of the commencement. Hundreds of names were announced. Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal. From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest.

To be honest, the presentation of diplomas got boring. A girl sitting next to me even started yawning. But it wasn’t boring for those receiving the diploma: they would treasure the moment the principal placed the sacred brown document in their hands for the rest of their lives.

A new page in the book of that person’s life had turned. They were glimpsing their futures: futures of challenge, hardship, perhaps loneliness too, which would take all of their courage.

1.What’s the article mainly about?

A. An American high school’s graduation ceremony.

B. The opening ceremony of a sports meeting.

C. A presentation of college diplomas.                                         

D. A US college’s farewell party.

2.Which of the following statements about the author is FALSE?

A. She was one of the graduates.                                           

B. She was a foreign exchange student.

C. She was excited to receive her diploma.     

D. She felt it great to be at the ceremony.

3.The right order of the following events is______.

a. Diplomas were presented to graduates.    

b. Students gave farewell speeches.

c. The US national anthem was played.                 

d. The principal gave a short, warm speech.

e. Seniors went into the stadium.

A. b,c,a,d,e          B. c,d,b,e,a            C. d,b,e,a,c         D. e,d,c,b,a

4.From the text, we can conclude that_______.

A. a diploma ensures a good job                                         

B. a diploma guarantees a bright future

C. the commencement symbolizes the beginning of a new stage in life

D. everyone felt excited at the presentation of the diploma

5.According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?

A. Hollywood superstars went to attend the commencement.

B. Every single senior became a superstar on the commencement day.

C. All graduates would treasure the diploma for the rest of their lives.

D. When each graduate got his or her diploma, there were loud cheers.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.C

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述的是美国大学的学位授予典礼的过程，以及作为一个交换生的我的感受。

1.主旨大意题。根据第二段最后一句The seniors had been preparing for four years for this once-in-a-lifetime moment—the commencement.说明本文讲述的是在美国一所大学的学位授予典礼上，作为一个交换生的我的感受。故A正确。

2.推理题。根据文章第三段As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in marron（紫褐色）cap and gown(方帽长袍).说明我也是当年毕业的学生，只不过我是交换生，没有资格去接受学位。故C正确。

3.排序题。第一段说明学生先进场，第四段说明校长先讲话，然后是美国国歌；然后是优秀生发表演讲，最后是授予毕业证书，故Ｄ正确。

4. 推理题。根据文章最后一段第一行A new page in the book of that person’s life had turned.说明大学毕业就意味着人生翻开了新的一页，故C正确。

5.推理题。根据第六段2,3行From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest.说明每一个上台接受毕业证书的学生上台的时候，我们都为之欢呼。故D正确。

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