1、Developing ideas.阅读理解ASharon, aged 22The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself.Besides, I dont know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night.Its best to j
2、ust learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to.Frank, aged 21I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day.You will probably love it.I know I did.You should join some sports or activities that will make your high s
3、chool experience more enjoyable. Good luck!Eddie, aged 20When I started high school I was really nervous, especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didnt really know anyone.I suppose the best advice would be to just relax.The first couple of days can be a little bit hard
4、, but things will become easier before you know it.David, aged 19Im not going to lie.The first day is kind of frightening.But youll get used to it.Dont be afraid of anyone;upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know youre afraid.Just take it easy.Making some friends and staying with the
5、m will greatly help you get used to high school quickly.After the first week its really not bad at all.Dont worry.语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。四个人回忆自己刚上高中时的情形,并对此话题发表了看法。1What can we infer from Sharon about high school?ATeachers are quite strict.BStudents often stay up at night.CTeachers provide little care for st
6、udents.DStudents should make good use of their time.解析:选D推理判断题。根据第一段中的Its best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely .可知,莎伦认为在高中阶段要学会明智地管理时间,故选D项。2How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school?AExcited.BBored.CWorried. DRelaxed.解析:选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的When I started high schoo
7、l I was really nervous .可知,埃迪第一天上高中时非常紧张。3Who mentions the importance of friends?AFrank. BDavid.CSharon. DEddie.解析:选B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly.可知,戴维提到了结交朋友的重要性。BWhen David Carter started to study art at The Universit
8、y of Texas (UT) at Austin in 1971, he had big dreams of becoming an artist or a writer.But his study came to a stop at 23 after he hurt his hand in an unpleasant event.He developed schizophrenia (精神分裂症) later and spent many years without a home.Carter liked to spend time around UT, because he dreamt
9、 of being able to continue his study in the university and becoming a writer.After running into Carter many times, UT student Ryan Chandler decided to interview him for a project for the Daily Texan, the student newspaper of UT.“I interviewed him on Austins homeless problems.After I heard his story,
10、 we kept in touch and really became friends.I learned he wanted to get back to UT, so I decided to help him,” said Chandler.“He had got 87 hours, very close to a degree.Now, with changing degree requirements, he only has 64 hours to go.”With the help of Chandler, who worked with the university offic
11、e, Carter was assigned an adviser by UTs College of Fine Arts.“Its the greatest gift Ive ever received,” Carter said.“He did what had to be done to get me back to school, and I couldnt have done it without him.”After seeing a magazine article about Carter, a UT schoolmate decided to pay his tuition
12、fees without telling Chandler his name.Doug Dempster, dean of the College of Fine Arts, said in a statement, “David Carters decision to complete his degree is a testament (证明) to finishing well what was started and stopped, even many years earlier.We welcome him back as we do many students each year
13、 whose education could not be completed easily.Were going to help him through his remaining course work.”语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个多年前因病中断了德克萨斯大学学业的男子,受到学校同学和校方的关注和帮助,最终重返校园继续学业的故事。4Why did Carter stop studying in the university?ABecause he hurt an artist.BBecause he couldnt afford his study.CBecause he
14、got a strange disease.DBecause he had a hand injury.解析:选D细节理解题。根据第一段第二句But his study came to a stop at 23 after he hurt his hand in an unpleasant event.可知,就是因为手部受伤,所以学业被迫停止。故选D。5What was Chandlers purpose in interviewing Carter?ATo do a project on homelessness.BTo know why he hung around UT.CTo make
15、 friends with a homeless person.DTo finish his homework on helping others.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句UT student Ryan Chandler decided to interview him for a project for the Daily Texan, the student newspaper of UT和第三段第一句I interviewed him on Austins homeless problems.可知,钱德勒是为校报的一个关于流浪汉的专题而采访的卡特。故选A。6Which o
16、f the following words can best describe Chandler?ABrave.BHonest.CWarmhearted. DStrongminded.解析:选C推理判断题。根据第三段第二、三句After I heard his story, we kept in touch and really became friends.I learned he wanted to get back to UT, so I decided to help him可知,钱德勒了解了卡特的事迹之后,就想帮助他重返校园,之后也付诸行动了,可见他是个热心的、乐于助人的人。故选C。
17、7What can we learn from Dempsters words in the statement?AHe encourages Carter to study hard.BHe supports students who never give up.CHe calls on other students to help Carter.DHe suggests other students learn from Carter.解析:选B推理判断题。根据最后一段登普斯特所说可知,校方是鼓励卡特这种有始有终的精神的,每年也都欢迎未能完成学业的学生回来继续上学。故选B。.阅读七选五阅读
18、下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Your first year of high school is here, but you dont know what youll do! So youll feel nervous about it. 1 Here are some ideas that can help you.Make a lot of friends.Friends are people you can depend on and trust.Theyll help you in your hour of need.So, from
19、the faces you see every day, find those who can be your true friends, and you must defend (保卫) your friendships. 2 Knowing new people is one of the most pleasant things to do in high school.Dont break school rules.For example, dont be late for class or dont make noise in class. 3 This is because fig
20、hting could lead to trouble. 4 Teachers really hate it if you dont prepare well.So you should have all your school things in your schoolbag.You can make a mental (心理的) list of everything you need to have when you leave your classroom so that you wont forget anything next school day.Learn in a smarte
21、r way. 5 Go over your class notes once a week.Finish your homework on time.Especially, its better to develop the habit of asking your teachers or classmates for help when you have problems with your study.All these methods will help you study better!By using the above ideas, youll have a wonderful h
22、igh school life!ABe prepared all the time.BMost importantly, dont get into fights.CDont be afraid to get extra help after school.DFor example, pay close attention during the class.EActively take part in afterclass activities in school.FTo avoid this, you should get used to your high school life soon
23、.GHowever, dont ignore those who youve met but dont know well.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何适应高中生活提出了一些建议。1选F根据前文you dont know what youll do可知,前文讲高中新生不知道自己会做什么,F项中this指代高中新生不知道新入学应该做什么。故选F。2选G根据前文find those who can be your true friends可知,前文讲高中新生要找到真正的朋友,根据后文Knowing new people is one of the most pleasant things
24、 to do in high school.可知,后文讲认识新的人也是很重要的。G项中的However与前文构成转折关系且G项与后文讲认识新的人也是很重要的相呼应,符合语境,故选G。3选B根据后文This is because fighting could lead to trouble.可知,后文是讲打架会导致麻烦,所以选项在说不要打架。B项句意:最重要的是,不要打架。fights为前后文的关键词,故选B。4选A根据后文Teachers really hate it if you dont prepare well.可知,老师们会讨厌你不好好准备,所以要准备充分。A项Be prepared与
25、后文prepare well相呼应。故选A。5选D根据前文Learn in a smarter way.可知,此处是讲好的学习方法。后文讲一周检查一次课堂笔记、按时完成作业、养成求助老师或同学解决学习问题的习惯,这些都是举例讲好的学习方法。故选D。.应用文写作假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Paul随父母来中国定居。他写信告诉你开始新的学校生活不是很容易,他感到很孤独。请你回信给他以示安慰并给予适当建议。注意:1.词数80左右;2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Paul,Im sorry to hear that you are having troubl
26、e adapting to your new school life in China, I hope you will find these ideas useful.Yours,Li Hua参考范文:Dear Paul,Im sorry to hear that you are having trouble adapting to your new school life in China, but this situation can be easily changed if you take my advice.First of all, you are supposed to wor
27、k hard at Chinese, which can give you more opportunities to communicate with others.In addition, why not make some friends? They can help you to know more about China, and it is very important to express your thoughts and feelings to them so that you can forget your loneliness.Last but not least, it would be good if you take an active part in all kinds of activities, which will help to make your life more interesting.By doing these, you will be happier with your new life soon.I hope you will find these ideas useful.Yours,Li Hua