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In America，when the eighthgraders leave the middle school，they are often worried about moving to the high school.It is a hard time for them，but it can be an exciting one as well.To make it easier，students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they've done this already in the middle school，it's still important to find where their classrooms are.Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year.And most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins.Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school.This can help students and parents find different places in the school.
One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport.Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports.Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school.If you are not interested in sports，there are clubs for any interest，such as drama，dance，chess，photography，community service，etc.Students from different grades are allowed to join these clubs.By joining an activity，students can find new friendships，not to mention improving their chances in future college applications(申请).The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.
What's more，to have a great start to a high school year，students can write down some of their worries，and ask for help from teachers and school workers.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文，为即将步入高中生活的学生们提供相关信息。
1．According to the text，most students feel when entering the high school.
A．excited B．nervous
C．lonely D．disappointed
B [推理判断题。由首段中的“...they are often worried about moving to the high school.It is a hard time for them...”可推知B项正确。]
2．Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?
A．There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.
B．The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.
C．Summer activities begin before school starts.
D．School office can help new students join school clubs.
D [细节理解题。由第三段中的“The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.”可知D项正确。]
3．When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?
A．Before the eighth grade year starts.
B．Right after the high school year starts.
C．At the beginning of the new term in the high school.
D．At the end of their eighth grade year.
D [细节理解题。由第二段中的“Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year.”可得出答案。]
4．What is the purpose of this text?
A．To tell the new students how to learn in high school.
B．To introduce new schools.
C．To give the teachers some advice.
D．To give advice to new high school students.
D [主旨大意题。全文就如何适应高中生活向高中新生提供了建议。]
