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. School officers 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 beginning of the new term in the high school.

D. At the end of their eighth grade year

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.D

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲了即将升入高中的同学们有很多苦恼，以及为了帮他们克服这些问题，学校通过哪些途径和方法帮助他们更好的适应高中生活。其中主要的就是他们可以参加一些俱乐部和体育运动来融入学校。

1. are often worried about moving to the high school”（他们经常担心要搬到高中去）中worried意思相近（同）的词。所以选B

2.选项B 与原文不符there are clubs for any interest,，选项C由第三段中的“Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school.”意为秋季的活动始于开学前的8月份。由这句可看出C是错的。答案：D

3.根据原文比对，选出正确答案。文章第二段中“Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year”意为大多数中学带着学生在8年级临近结束时前往高中去参观，故选D。

4.主要考查对文章主题的理解和掌握。从文中给出的参加俱乐部和体育活动以及提前参观教室可看出文章是在给那些对高中生活但有的同学们建议。故选D。

考点：考查说明文阅读。