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.
12. 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. |
13. What can be inferred from the passage?
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. |
14. Which statement is TRUE according to the last paragraph?
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. |
15. What is the main idea of this passage?
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. |