| A．Different colors. | B．A picture. | C．Some flowers. |
2 . On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. On that 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 participate 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 to be someone you're not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.
1. The main reason for the author's fear on his first day is that .| A．he was not familiar with the new surroundings |
| B．his schoolmates were unfriendly to him |
| C．he was unable to work out the puzzle |
| D．his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry |
| A．his home was far away from the school |
| B．he got to school after classes began |
| C．he didn't get any school schedule |
| D．he didn't know the right way to class |
| A．gradually adjusted himself to the new school |
| B．was still not accustomed to the schedule |
| 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 |
3 . Have you ever thought about writing your own fantasy novel? One of the best things you can do is to take inspiration from others. Here are some of the best fantasy books for you.
Sabriel by Garth Nix
While attending boarding school, Sabriel receives a package which contains bells, her father's swords, and a message instructing her to stop a dangerous act on destroying the Old Kingdom' S magical rules. This classic fantasy provides readers with more adventures to explore.
Also available from: Amazon ; Walmart.
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
This book is about ideas of justice, good and bad. Jam lives in the town of Lucille, where the old statues have been torn down and the bad things no longer exist. But when a creature named Pet appears from one of her mother's paintings, on the hunt for a monster, Jam will have to rethink all she's been taught.
Also available from: Amazon; Barnes & Noble.
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
Fans of Harry Potter will be swept away by this adventurous tale about four new friends who discover they have access to powerful magic. Born in New York City, Sunny Nwazue felt out of place and isolated-until she was invited into a hidden world and handed a dangerous task.
Also available from: Amazon; Walmart.
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
This novel takes readers into a world where dragons and humans live side by side. Seraphina is half human and half dragon, with a dragon mother able to take human form and a human father who can't stand dragons. Seraphina will probably become a teen fantasy classic.
Also available from: Bookshop; Target.
1. Which book describes a creature hunting for a monster?| A．Pet. | B．Sabriel. | C．Akata Witch. | D．Seraphina. |
| A．Jam. | B．Sabriel. | C．Seraphina. | D．Sunny Nwazue. |
| A．From Amazon. | B．From Target. |
| C．From Walmart. | D．From Barnes & Noble. |
1. What is the room like?
| A．Big but old. | B．Small but new. | C．Big and new. |
| A．The bed. | B．The chairs. | C．The dressing table. |
| A．In front of the fireplace. | B．Close to the window. | C．Behind the dressing table. |
1. Why does the woman come to see Rick?
| A．To ask for advice. | B．To say goodbye. | C．To invite him to her home. |
| A．France. | B．Canada. | C．Germany. |
| A．She had a date then. | B．She will put off the meeting. | C．She didn’t have time to prepare the speech. |
| A．See Mr.Smith. | B．Type the letter again. | C．Check the letter |
