Are you curious about how busy students are in the United States? Well, we are always busy. We have a lot of homework, but not as much as Chinese students. But we are not just busy working on our studies. As the saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
First, we have after-school clubs. We finish school early, around 2:40 pm. Then we go to our clubs from 3 pm to 4 pm. There are several kinds of clubs, such as those for arts, sports and culture. I love after-school clubs because I can learn and socialize (社交).
Another kind of common after-school activity is playing on school sports teams. These teams train hard so they can win games against other teams during the competitive season. I have a friend who is on a girls’ basketball team. It is basketball season now, so she trains every day after school from 3 pm to 8 pm. There is just a one-hour break.
The school band’s rehearsal (排练) period is also held after school. I am in a school band. We rehearse once a week every Monday from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Finally, a lot of us do volunteer work on the weekends. We need 15 to 20 volunteer hours each semester (学期) in order to graduate. I often go to the food bank, which is a food donation organization, to work as a volunteer. I’m usually pretty tired after I finish volunteering each week. The work is sometimes boring, but I know I’m working for the good of society. So I enjoy it.
5. Why does the author like after-school clubs?
A.Because she finishes school early. |
B.Because there are different kinds of clubs. |
C.Because she doesn’t have anything better to do. |
D.Because she enjoys learning and talking with others. |
6. School sports teams train students hard to ________.
A.keep them busy after school | B.win games during the competitive season |
C.help them socialize with each other | D.help them get scholarships |
7. Which after-school activity is necessary for graduation?
A.Volunteer activity. | B.Sports team. | C.School band. | D.Arts club. |
8. What is the main idea of the story?
A.School activities are popular in the world. |
B.American students learn more than Chinese students. |
C.American students are busy with activities after school. |
D.There are better after-school activities in the US than in China. |