In America, after middle school comes high school, which includes grades 9 through 12.Students are required to take compulsory subjects like English, social studies, maths, 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 (储物柜) for books and personal items. This convenience saves students from carrying textbooks, and allows students a small space they can decorate with posters and favorite objects.
Cheating in any form is strictly prohibited (禁止) in American schools. And in fact, high school students usually don’t cheat. If they are caught cheating, they will have to face severe punishment.
Each school holds certain yearly activities for all school students, such as homecoming (返校节), prom night (学年舞会), holiday celebrations, etc.
Most high schools have at least one sports team that competes in local games, and all students are encouraged to take part in athletics. Schools often offer football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and soccer. Some may even have sports like golf, swimming, gymnastics and cross-country skiing.
Many high school students have part-time jobs by the age of 15 or 16, some even earlier. Their first jobs are often baby sitting or cutting lawns (草坪), but later they will likely get a job at a fast-food restaurant, video store, or clothing shop.
Sixteen years old is the legal (法定的) 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 car, and may even buy a car as a graduation present. Others prefer that their sons and daughters earn enough to buy a used car. Many teenagers feel it's necessary to own a car, and will do whatever it takes to be able to drive.
1. Which of the following is banned in American schools?A.Choosing your favorite subjects freely. |
B.Decorating the lockers with posters. |
C.Cheating in any form in any exam. |
D.Dressing varieties of fancy clothes. |
A.Schools welcome all students to take part in sports. |
B.Few high schools hold activities for all students every year. |
C.It is a must for students to earn money at an early age. |
D.Restaurants only offer jobs for excellent students. |
A.Parents won't buy a car for their children as a graduation present. |
B.Many teenagers feel it unnecessary to own a car. |
C.Students are not allowed to drive a family car. |
D.Children who are sixteen years old are allowed to drive in most states. |
A.Compulsory and elective courses for American high school students. |
B.School life and extracurricular life of American high school students. |
C.The school rules and regulations for American high school students. |
D.The rich and colorful school activities of American high school students. |
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【推荐1】On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “You're nervous and that’s okay. Everyone is afraid of high school.” I denied(否认)it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.
On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn’t figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn’t think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right.
Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.
Since then, I’ve been elected vice monitor of my class, which wasn’t much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions.
It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you take part in some out-of-class activities because you’ll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn’t straight A’s.
Most important of all, be who you are, whether you’re a “fool”, an athlete, or a lower grader. Don’t try to pretend(假装)to be someone you’re not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.
1. From the author’s first day experience we can infer that ______.A.his home was far from the school |
B.he got to school before classes began |
C.he was fond of the school immediately. |
D.he didn't know the right way to class |
A.was still not used to the schedule |
B.gradually adapted(适应)himself to the new school |
C.found high school not so challenging as he had imagined |
D.ran for monitor of his class against three other students |
A.making more friends |
B.getting more A’s at school |
C.being who he really is |
D.joining in out-of-class activities |
【推荐2】Chizuru Kurono:
We had a dress code in my high school. We had to wear uniforms and white socks. We didn’t like our dress code. The teachers warned us, “If you don’t follow the school dress code, you will be considered bad students.”
I didn’t agree with their ideas because they didn’t think about the students’ rights. We wanted them to understand our ideas. In my junior high school, boys were skinheads (光头青年) because of the school dress code. We wanted to change it, so we discussed it with the teachers and with our parents. At last, we got the right to change the school dress code.
Ayumi Ono:
When we wear uniforms, we don’t need extra money for clothes. For example, if we have a school uniform, we wear it every day, so we don’t need to buy dresses to wear to school. I think second-hand clothes are also a good idea. These are much cheaper than new ones.
Kayo Shigenobu:
I don’t think we need dress codes because wearing clothes is a way to express individuality, I want to wear clothes that I like, so I don’t think school uniforms are necessary. However, a school uniform is a symbol of the school.
Mami Kanemaru:
I think a dress code is a bad thing because we cannot show our individuality. We humans each have individuality, so we had better show it to other people. If we have a dress code, we all look alike, but we are different.
Keita Ogura:
To wear the same clothes is an effective way to unite people into one way of thinking. For example, military clothes do this. In some societies, they want to increase their unity and power by making people wear the same clothes.
Yuki Masui:
When I was a high school student, we had some school rules; mainly it was a dress code. We had to wear sailor-style uniforms. Then, as in the winter season we felt cold, we wore T-shirts under our uniforms to protect ourselves from the cold. However, our teachers decided to require students not to wear undershirts. We had to follow these rules. If we didn’t, we were punished.
1. What are these people talking about?A.Their opinions on what kind of clothes to wear. |
B.Their opinions on wearing school uniforms. |
C.Their opinions on some of their school rules. |
D.Their opinions of their schools and teachers. |
A.will make them lose their personality to others |
B.can unite them into one way of thinking |
C.will enable them to look better than other people |
D.can save them a lot of money |
A.Ayumi Ono and Keita Ogura. |
B.Chizuru Kurono and Yuki Masui. |
C.Mami Kanemaru and Keita Ogura. |
D.Yuki Masui and Kayo Shigenobu. |
A.many students refused to wear undershirts at school |
B.the sailor-style uniforms protected them from cold |
C.their teachers cared for their studies as well as health |
D.the students in their school had a hard time in winter |
【推荐3】A Guide to Freshman
Food Service
The URS Cafeteria opens from 7: 00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with your cash or ID cards. You can put your cash into your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the Cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy meals, to have your meetings with your friends and even to study.
Transportation
The URS Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 9: 00 a. m. and 3: 00 p. m., Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $ 2.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge.
Relaxation and Health
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 p. m., closed on Sundays.
The Fitness Centre is on the top floor of Douglas Hall. It is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9: 00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.
1. What can you do in the URS Cafeteria?A.Add money to your ID card and play chess. |
B.Do your homework and watch TV. |
C.Buy drinks and enjoy concerts. |
D.Have meals with your friends. |
A.Provide students with campus tours. |
B.Transport the students to and from the stores. |
C.Take students to the Mattson Centre. |
D.Carry the students to the lecture halls. |
A.The professors. | B.Trainers. |
C.Volunteers. | D.Classmates. |
【推荐1】Welcome To Activities For This Summer
Black Creativity Family Day
Art meets science during the Museum of Science and Industry's annual "Black Creativity" programming. celebrating its 50th anniversary. The art exhibition, billed as the longest running showcase of African﹣American art in the nation, displays more than 100 works, some of them by student artists. Meanwhile, Innovation Studio workshops encourage visitors of all ages to design solutions to everyday challenges. Free general admission to Illinois students July 20﹣23.
How People Make Things
Think of it as one great factory tour, with a big DIY station to put what you've learned to work: That's the idea behind the new kid﹣oriented exhibit, "How People Make Things. " Find out how humans and machines work together to make everyday objects, from boxes to shoes to toys. Then kids can use tools to cut, shape and put together what they like. This activity comes to Naperville for a long visit, opening Jan. 20 and running through Sept. 6 at DuPage Children's Museum. $13.
Traditional Chinese Concert
Traditional Chinese music and theater take the spotlight at Symphony Center. Featured performers are the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra and the Zhejiang Shaoju Opera Theatre, taking the stage at 3 pm (Arrive early for preconcert activities, l:30﹣2:30. ) At Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. $20﹣$80, or $99 for a family of four.
Meet Cartoonist Art Baltazar
Winner of dozens of Eisner Awards (the Pultizers of comic books), cartoonist and Chicago native Art Baltazar has a brand﹣new graphic novel to delight your middle schoolers. The clever "Drew & Jot: Dueling Doodles" tells the adventure of two fifth﹣grade boys who work together on a hero ﹣ and ﹣ criminal tale—but a younger sister's doodles might prove the most dangerous enemy of all! Meet Baltazar at 7 pm al Anderson's Bookshop. Free to attend July 22﹣24.
1. Which activity will you go to if you are interested in African-American art?A.How People Make Things. |
B.Black Creativity Family Day. |
C.Traditional Chinese Concert. |
D.Meet Cartoonist Art Baltazar. |
A.It offers hands-on activities. |
B.It lasts for about half a year. |
C.It displays works by students. |
D.It includes a $13 factory tour. |
A.A folk tale. |
B.A classic tale. |
C.An adventure story. |
D.A love story. |
【推荐2】Keep your child's mind and body active this summer with Starport's hybrid STEAM & Recreational Camps. We’ve teamed up with American Robotics Academy, Mad Science of Houston, and SPDF Kids to provide a camp experience that is the perfect combination of learning and fun.
Week1 The Robot Olympics Robots Built by Design June 27~July 1 7:30 am~4:30 pm American Robotics Academy | Week2 Wizards of Science Master Builders Robotastic Adventure July 4~July 8 7:30 am~4:30 pm American Robotics Academy |
Week3 Lights, Camera, Action! Eureka! July 11~July 157:30 am~4:30 pm Mad Science of Houston | Week4 Where the Wild Things Are Adventures in the Wild July 18~July 227:30 am~4:30 pm Mad Science of Houston |
Week5 Nice to “Sea” You STEAM at the Beach July 25~July 29 7:30 am~4:30 pm SPDF Kids |
Early Bird Price—until May 15, 2023:$350.00
Regular—beginning May 16, 2023:$385.00
Group discount:$10.00 off each additional child
Camp Schedule
Below is a generalized activity schedule.
Drop-off(7:30 am~8:55 am)
Recreational Activity(7:45 am~8:55 am)
Outdoor Play(9:00 am~9:45 am)
STEAM Curriculum(10:00 am~11:00 am)
Lunch( 11 :00 am ~11 :30 am)
STEAM Curriculum(11:30 am~1:30 pm)
Arts/Crafts, games, sports, and/or other recreational activities(1:30 pm~3:00 pm)
Snack(3:00 pm~3:15 pm)
Movie(3:15 pm~4:30 pm)
Pick-up (4:30 pm)
Lunch
Campers will need to bring their own lunch each day. Please do not send lunches that need to be reheated or refrigerated. Lunches will be kept in a climate-controlled environment. A snack will be provided in the afternoon.
1. How much should Tom and his two brothers pay if they sign up for the camps in June?
A.$1 , 030.00. | B.$1 , 050.00. | C.$1, 135.00. | D.$1 , 155.00. |
A.Play outdoors for an hour. | B.See a film for over an hour. |
C.Enjoy snacks for half an hour. | D.Have four hours of STEAM education. |
A.Arriving before 7:30 am. | B.Bringing their own snacks. |
C.Keeping their lunches in the fridge. | D.Preparing lunches for themselves. |
【推荐3】This is shaping up to be a big year for US theme parks — and we’re not just talking about Disney. From coast to coast, theme parks are opening exciting new rides for people.
Legoland New York Resort
Over Memorial Day weekend, Legoland opened its newest attraction: a Lego-themed water playground where families can play water, slide and beat the heat. There is also a nearby changing area so you can take off your wet swimsuit when you’re ready to head for the park’s land-based attractions.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Though the land has only one ride, Super Nintendo World has more than enough to keep you busy after you race to the finish. Throughout the land, there are interactive challenges where you can collect digital coins and try to secure a top score. You will also find all the souvenirs and clothing you need to complete your experience.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The Serengeti Flyer swing ride is currently the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind. You’ll rise rapidly above zebras, giraffes and other animals that reside in the park’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain. Because of its extreme nature, the ride has a 48-inch (英寸) minimum (最小的) height requirement.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s newest coaster (过山车) will have guests racing through the dark while attempting to escape a castle. DarKoaster is a fully indoor coaster with ride vehicles designed to look like snowmobiles. You’ll need them to travel through the strange snowstorm inside the castle.
1. What can visitors do at Legoland New York Resort?A.Play water. | B.Collect digital coins. |
C.Experience a snowstorm. | D.Take the world’s tallest ride. |
A.Great love for animals. | B.Wearing special clothes. |
C.The company of family. | D.Being at least 48 inches in height. |
A.Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. | B.Busch Gardens Williamsburg. |
C.Legoland New York Resort. | D.Universal Studios Hollywood. |
【推荐1】New research linked outdoor air pollution to an increased risk of diabetes (糖尿病) globally, according to a study from Washington University in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs (VA) St. Louis Health Care System. The findings raised the possibility that reducing pollution might lead to a drop in diabetes cases.
“Our research shows a significant link between air pollution and diabetes globally,” said Ziyad Al-Aly, a professor at Washington University. “We found an increased risk, even at low levels of air pollution currently considered safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is important because many industry groups argue that current levels are too strict. Evidence shows that current levels are still not sufficiently safe and need tightening.” The findings were published on June 29 in The Lancet Planetary Health.
To evaluate outdoor air pollution, the researchers looked at small pieces of dust, smoke and liquid droplets. In diabetes, pollution was thought to reduce insulin (胰岛素) production and prevent the body from changing blood glucose (葡萄糖) into energy that the body needed to maintain health.
The researchers also found that poverty-stricken countries faced a higher diabetes-pollution risk including Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and Guyana, while richer countries such as France, Finland and Iceland experienced a lower risk. The US experienced a middle risk of pollution-related diabetes.
In the US, the EPA’s pollution limit was 12 micrograms per cubic meter of air, the highest level of air pollution considered safe for the public, as was set by the Clean Air Act of 1990 and was updated in 2012. However, using mathematical models, Al-Aly’s team set an increased diabetes risk at 2.4 micrograms per cubic meter of air. Based on VA data, among a sample of citizens exposed to pollution at a level of between 5 to 10 micrograms per cubic meter of air, about 21 percent developed diabetes.
“The team in St. Louis is doing important research to firm up links between pollution and health conditions such as diabetes,” said commission member Philip J. Landrigan, MD, a pediatrician and epidemiologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. “I believe their research will have a significant global effect.”
1. What can we know from the first two paragraphs?A.Diabetes had little to do with outdoor air pollution. |
B.Reducing pollution might lead to a lot of diabetes cases. |
C.Air pollution contributed significantly to diabetes globally. |
D.Low-level air pollution was always considered safe by WHO. |
A.By reducing insulin production. |
B.By analyzing small matter in the air. |
C.By connecting diabetes and pollution. |
D.By checking blood glucose in the body. |
A.To present a result. | B.To support his idea. |
C.To make a comparison. | D.To draw a conclusion. |
【推荐2】City trees grow faster and die younger than trees in rural forests, a new study finds.
Studies had shown forests take in greenhouse gas. But there hadn’t been much data on whether city trees grow, die and take in CO2 at the same rate as forest trees do. So Lucy Hytyra and her workmates at Boston University in Massachusetts decided to find out.
To figure out how quickly trees were growing, the researchers tracked their diameters (直径) between 2005 and 2014. The team focused on red oaks and red maples growing on Boston streets. These trees grew four times faster than the same species did in a nearby forests. Faster-growing trees take in more CO2. Over the nine years, the researchers tracked these trees, and they found city ones took in four times as much CO2 from the air as the forest trees did. The city trees also, however, were twice as likely to die. So over the lifetime of each type of tree, forest trees actually take in more CO2.
“City trees grow faster mainly because they have less competition for light from their neighbors,” Hutyra says. In a forests, trees tend to grow close together, shading their neighbors. Street trees also benefit from higher levels of nitrogen (氮) in rainwater. Nitrogen is an element that helps plants grow. Still, she says that her team’s findings may not apply to arid cities. “In locations short of water like Phoenix or Los Angeles, city trees might respond differently because it’s very hot in the city and they have so little water.” At such sites, she says, “Trees might grow slower.”
So why were Boston’s streets trees twice as likely as their country cousins to die young? City roads can leave big-tree roots less room to grow. Plus, people often decide to cut down trees that are sick, or in the way of some desired building or view.
1. What can we learn from the research by Lucy’s team?A.City trees live twice longer than forest trees. |
B.Over their lifetime, forest trees actually take in more CO2. |
C.Over the nine years, faster-growing trees breathe in less CO2. |
D.On Boston streets red oaks grow much faster and taller than red maples. |
A.they live in hot weather | B.they take in more water |
C.they tend to grow close together | D.they benefit from more light and nitrogen |
A.Dry. | B.Busy. | C.Crowded. | D.Large. |
A.The result of people’s behavior. |
B.The relationship between people and trees. |
C.The fact that the roots of city trees have more room. |
D.The reasons why the street trees in Boston died young. |
A.A travel journal. | B.A story book. | C.A science magazine. | D.A medical report |
【推荐3】When someone moves into the neighborhood, it’s a good opportunity to make a friend.
Make the first step by paying a visit to your neighbors. Make your visit brief at first, just a few minutes, so you don’t completely overwhelm(压倒,淹没) them in the beginning. Once you break the ice, conversations will be easier to go forward. Your neighbors will tend to ask you for things about the area, get restaurant suggestions, or just gossip about their day,
Offer to show them around your area by pointing out the grocery stores, playgrounds and restaurants. This is an especially good option for inward individuals, who can enjoy the conversation when you introduce your neighborhood. End your tour with a stop at the coffee shop, where you can buy them a cup of coffee before heading home.
Invite them to a community event.
A.Have dinner with them |
B.Give them a walking tour |
C.Introduce yourself and say hello |
D.If you have kids, be sure to bring them along |
E.Some people feel comfortable inviting new people over for a home-cooked meal |
F.Your neighbors will want to get acquainted (熟识的) with everyone and even the whole new community |
G.What can be a better way to get closer to your neighbors than by inviting them to an event. |