Ⅰ.阅读理解
Life in an American high school is an interesting and exciting learning experience.The high school in America is not just a place for studying some subjects.It is also an important social centre, where students can develop other interests and talents.
The high school course is divided into four years.School usually starts at about 8：00 am, and ends at about 3：00 pm.There's no class on Saturday.Students have lunch at the school cafeteria(食堂) ，where they can choose from a variety of good things to eat and drink.After lunch they can play sports, talk to friends or simply relax.The lunch break lasts about an hour.
When the school day ends, some students go home，but many still stay at school for afterschool activities.There are many activities to take part in and clubs to join.With the headmaster's agreement, students can start any kind of club that is educational and fun!
American high school students like to be “popular”．This means being a good student, being active in the community and being wellliked by others.Popularstudents are elected to take part in Student Union.Every year in June there are prizes for the best athletes.
Most American high school students have a parttime job during the school year and a fulltime job during the summer vacation.Parents encourage their children to work because it's part of growing up and becoming responsible and independent.
Most high schools have a job list to help students find work.Teenagers are fond of their jobs!
1．According to the passage，American high school
students________.
A．only learn some subjects at school
B．study subjects and attend social activities
C．must study and have meals at school
D．should go home at 3：00 pm every day
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。 由文章第一段中第二句和第三句可知，学生不仅可以学习一些课程，而且还可以参加一些社会活动。
2．Parents encourage their children to work because they want them to________.
A．become responsible and independent
B．be active in the community
C．earn some pocket money by themselves
D．develop other interests and talents
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。由第五段中最后一句可知答案为A项。
3．According to Paragraph 4，“a popular student”means________.
A．a student who is elected chairman in Student Union
B．a student who is both the best student and the best athlete
C．a student who is active in the community and wellloved by others
D．a student who is unwilling to help others but good at studying
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。第四段中第二句表明积极参加社区活动和被其他人喜欢是一个受欢迎的人。
4．The best title for this passage is________.
A．American High School Principles
B．American Popular Students
C．High School Life in America
D．School Subjects in America
答案：C
解析：标题归纳题。根据首段及综合全文，可知答案为C项。
