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Module 2 课时跟踪检测（二） Introduction & Reading — Language Points
Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式
1．The highlight (精彩部分) of our tour was seeing the palace.
2．I have rented (出租) the house out to a very nice family.
3．His words will be forever (永远) imprinted on my memory.
4．Do you think this color suits (适合) me
5．American children did less well in maths than their peers (同龄人) in Japan.
6．Our government has lent an enormous (enormously) amount of money to other countries to help them get out of the global financial storms.
7．You have to be highly competitive (compete) to do well in sports nowadays.
8．Two mediators (mediate) were called in to settle the dispute.
9．The election (elect) was held two weeks ahead of the schedule.
10．The two parties are looking for a peaceful settlement (settle) to all these troubles.
Ⅱ.选词填空
work as， have problems with， go on a trip， compared with， have fun， at the start of， look back at， tell jokes)
1．Her speech looked_back_at the partnership between the two countries.
2．My parents want me to take extra maths lessons at the weekend, but I want to play and have_fun.
3．He worked_as a teacher for two years after graduation.
4．Compared_with others, she was a lucky woman.
5．Some students have_problems_with learning language.
6．Things didn't look too hopeful at_the_start_of the year.
7．Mr. Wang told_jokes in the journey so that we couldn't fall asleep.
8．He went_on_a_trip to the nearest seaside during his vacation last summer.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．半小时后我们到那儿，发现工作已经做完了。
We got there half an hour later and found_the_work_done.
2．你把她的地址和电话号码都忘记了真是遗憾。
It_is_a_pity_that you forgot both her address and her telephone number.
3．众所周知，纸是中国最先制造的。
It's_well known_that paper was first made in China.
4．他确实告诉过我他第二天要去伦敦。
He did_tell me he would leave for London the next day.
5．他明天让人给修电脑。
He will have_the_computer_repaired tomorrow.
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
The only reason I auditioned (试演) for my high school's play Here and Now was because friends had convinced me. Part of me thought there was no way I'd be able to memorize all those lines and still get good grades. Having never been in a play, I was unsure whether I could live up to everyone's trust. But the rest of me was excited to perform.
Surprisingly, my lines were easier to learn than I had thought. But as opening night approached, we practiced every day. We became stressed and emotionally drained,_forgetting lines we had known for weeks. We no longer laughed at funny parts. Our director was disappointed, frequently screaming at us to get our act together.
Opening night finally arrived. When we all stood together to pray for a successful performance, I realized this was what we all had been working toward for the last two months. And that's when I was faced with stage fright. However, stepping into the bright lights, all my fears just disappeared. I knew my lines perfectly and actually had fun. I had no reason to be nervous. After all, I knew my lines! I had prepared myself well for the play. I saw my family, and friends in the front row and smiled broadly before falling back into my character.
We finally put on a successful performance. As we gathered for one last group hug, I felt sad I had come to understand my character almost as well as I understood myself. All those weeks were over, those weeks of working together, of failing painfully but somehow knowing we'd come through. We had started out as a group of students whose only thing in common was the play and we had become friends. I knew that I would miss it all.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要记述了作者在校期间参演一部舞台剧的经历。
1．We can learn from the first paragraph that the author ________.
A．felt thankful to her friends
B．had mixed feelings for the play
C．joined the play to get good grades
D．was good at performing on the stage
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段“Part of me thought there was no way ... But the rest of me was excited to perform.”可推断，作者对于参演舞台剧情绪比较复杂。
2．What does the underlined word “drained” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Tired. B．Excited.
C．Relaxed. D．Disappointed.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据第二段“we practiced every day ... became stressed”和“forgetting lines ... no longer laughed at funny parts. Our director was disappointed ...”可推断，随着公演日的临近，作者他们压力很大，情绪上也十分疲惫不堪，可推测drained意为“累的，筋疲力尽的”。
3．What did the author learn most from the successful play
A．The power of patience.
B．The beauty of performing.
C．The meaning of friendship.
D．The importance of teamwork.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段“All those weeks were over, those weeks of working together ... a group of students whose only thing in common ...”可知，作者参演舞台剧的经历令她认识到了团队合作的重要性。
4．What does the author mainly talk about in this passage
A．Her favourite hobby at school.
B．Her efforts in realizing a dream.
C．Her first experience in performance.
D．Her understanding of performance.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了作者首次参演一部舞台剧时从开始排练直至公演成功的经历。
B
For high school leavers starting out in the working world, it is very important to learn particular skills and practise how to behave in an interview or how to find all internships (实习). In some countries, schools have programs to help students onto the path to work. In the United States, however, such programs are still few and far between.
Research shows that if high schools provide career related courses, students are likely to get higher earnings in later years. The students are more likely to stay in school, graduate and go on to higher education.
In Germany, students as young as 13 and 14 are expected to do internships. German companies work with schools to make sure that young people get the education they need for future employment.
But in America, education reform programs focus on how well students do in exams instead of bringing them into contact with the working world. Harvard Education school professor Robert Schwartz has criticised education reformers for trying to place all graduates directly on the four year college track. Schwartz argued that this approach leaves the country's most vulnerable (易受影响的) kids with no jobs and no skills.
Schwartz believed that the best career programs encourage kids to go for higher education while also teaching them valuable practical skills at high school. James Madison High School in New York, for example, encourages students to choose classes on career based courses. The school then helps them gain on the job experience in those fields while they're still at high school.
However, even for teens whose schools encourage them to connect with work, the job market is daunting. In the US, unemployment rates for 16 to 19 year olds are above 20 percent for the third summer in a row.
“The risk is that if teenagers miss out on the summer job experience, they become part of this generation of teens who had trouble in landing a job，” said Michael, a researcher in the US.
语篇解读：本文讲述了就业市场不容乐观，并且美国高校缺少有助于学生找工作的与职业相关的课程。
5．According to Robert Schwartz, ________.
A．there is no need for kids to go for higher education in the US
B．students should get contact with the working world at high school
C．education reform should focus on students' performance in exams
D．teenagers in the US can't miss out on the summer job experience
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第五段内容及第六段的“... even for teens whose schools encourage them to connect with work, the job market is daunting.”可以看出答案。
6．The underlined word “daunting” in Paragraph 6 most probably means “________”．
A．discouraging B．interesting
C．creative D．unbearable
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据下文的“In the US, unemployment rates for 16 to 19 year olds are above 20 percent for the third summer in a row.”可知，就业市场不容乐观，故选A项。
7．What can be inferred from the text
A．Unemployment rates for US teenagers remain high at the moment.
B．Students with career based courses never have problems finding a job.
C．US companies work with schools to prepare young people for future employment.
D．High school leavers with no practical skills can't find a job absolutely.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第六段的“In the US, unemployment rates for 16 to 19 year olds are above 20 percent for the third summer in a row.”一句可推出答案。
8．What's the main idea of the text
A．Arguments about recent US education reform.
B．Tips on finding jobs for high school leavers.
C．The lack of career based courses in US high schools.
D．Advice for American high school leavers.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。文章第一段的“In some countries, schools have programs to help students onto the path to work. In the United States, however, such programs are still few and far between.”点出了主题。
Ⅴ.阅读七选五
Universities around the country are doing everything they can to become green campuses. __1__， but there are also items that every student can do to contribute to a green campus and an eco friendly lifestyle.
Recycle everything, especially paper!
The amount of paper a college student goes through every year is enormous. There are class notes, term papers, student newspapers, graphs and pictures printed out plus countless other random items. __2__， but the way you handle all the paper can really help create a green campus. Look for recycling boxes by dorms, restaurants and classrooms.
Use your printer wisely.
__3__. This is a huge way to save on paper. Also, to save ink, use the low quality setting on files that don't need to look too nice. Lastly, think about what you're printing out. If you can show someone the website on a screen, do it. You don't need to print out.
Limit the use of paper napkins (餐巾)．
We're not telling you to eat cleaner, but we're telling you not to overdo it. Generally, a lot of fast food is eaten by college students, which means a lot of napkins get grabbed (拿取) on the way out. __4__.
Walk, bike, and limit the use of your car.
Most campuses, especially those that are trying to become a more eco friendly campus, have pretty good public transportation. __5__. Walking or biking will help make your campus green. If you must drive, try to find others who need to as well, and carpool to reduce pollution.
A．Limit the amount you take
B．Buy as many recycled goods as possible
C．We know that these things can't be avoided
D．There are plenty things that universities have been doing
E．On top of that, almost all universities are pedestrian (行人) friendly
F．Therefore, carpooling has become more and more popular these days
G．Teachers usually don't mind if they read papers that are printed on both sides of the paper
答案：1～5 DCGAE
Ⅵ.课时书面表达训练(根据提示完成小作文)
I often 1.look_back_at (回忆) that experience. I don't know how to 2.settle_the_matter (解决这个问题) about my friendship. Wang Lin is my best friend. We always 3.have_fun_playing_basketball (打篮球很愉快) in our spare time. But he is very 4.competitive (好强的). We work in the same company. Our department wanted to 5.elect_a_manager (竞选经理) next week. Wang Lin hopes to take part in the election, but I think the position 6.suits_me_fine (适合我). So I don't know what to do.PAGE
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Module 2 课时跟踪检测（三） Other Parts of the Module
Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式
1．In America, presidential elections (选举) are held every four years.
2．We are keen (渴望的) that our school should get involved too.
3．Our arrangements for the weekend were upset (打扰) by her visit.
4．Before breakfast this morning Mr. Brown informed me that he was going away for a fortnight (两星期)．
5．My cat makes a punctual (准时的) appearance at mealtimes.
6．They are both very cheerful (cheer) in spite of their colds.
7．Many women have abandoned their traditional (tradition) role as wife and mother.
8．His spare time activities (active) include cooking, tennis and windsurfing.
9．The accused man proved his innocence (innocent) of the crime.
10．It was considerate (consider) of them to have sent the old people and children to safety in case the flood destroyed their village.
Ⅱ.选词填空
in my view， be considered as， play an important part in， be keen on， be likely to， in other words， cheer up， get on with
1．Children who live in the country's rural areas are_likely_to be poor.
2．To tell the truth, I am rather keen_on science fictions.
3．An excellent way to help memory is to connect information with pictures, which is_considered_as a memory link method.
4．In_my_view,_UN reform is not an annual event but the work of every day.
5．The longer we get_on_with him, the more popular he will be with us.
6．His wife is my daughter. In_other_words,_I am his mother in law.
7．Whenever I encounter difficulties, her eyes will encourage me and help me cheer_up.
8．Electricity plays_an_important_part_in people's life, which is known to all the people.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．直到接近信的结尾她才提到自己的计划。
It_was_not_until_near_the_end_of_the_letter_that she mentioned her own plan.
2．我喜欢音乐和文学，我妻子也一样。
I enjoy music and literature, so_does_my_wife.
3．在踢足球时，我伤了我的胳膊。
While_playing football, I hurt my arm.
4．为了节约能源，我们在三月的最后一个星期六为“地球一小时”活动关了灯。
To_save_energy,_we turn off the lights for Earth Hour on the last Saturday in March.
5．有人认为老板解雇了两名工人。
The boss is_considered_to_have_fired two workers.
Ⅳ.完形填空
I was about to get on a plane after a trip. Honestly speaking, the trip was very __1__ and exhausting. To make things worse, I had a middle seat in Zone 5, where they __2__ the baggage because there wasn't much room in the overhead bins (行李架)．
I had to ask the flight attendant if I could __3__ my seat. Trying to be __4__， she inquired (询问) if I was willing to sit in an exit row. “Yes, sure！” I eagerly responded, full of __5__. But a moment later, she told me that row might not be __6__. I could only accept the reality.
Suddenly I heard her __7__ two seats in the exit row to a young couple next to me. I was filled with __8__ that I was ready to get up and __9__ with her. I wondered how she could __10__ me and then go to help others. I was about to yell at her, __11__ my good sense won. For that brief moment, I tried to __12__ myself. “If you are impatient, you make a fool of yourself.” Then though I was still annoyed, I managed to __13__.
With about 5 minutes to board, when I was worried about how I should keep my baggage, the attendant handed a new __14__ to me. “Is this for the __15__ seat？” I asked. “No, it isn't，” she responded. “Once in a while I'm able to do this and I'm glad it has __16__ this time.” I glanced down — business class, Seat 2F — no charge! I was very __17__ for that and I felt relieved that I had __18__ my anger. I do know even if I had shouted at the attendant, she would __19__ try hard to help me, because she seemed very responsible. Now I realize that it is always important to show __20__ and understanding for others in life.
语篇解读：作者通过一次乘坐飞机时调座位的经历告诉我们，控制脾气和尊重他人十分重要。
1．A.exciting B．disappointing
C．moving D．surprising
解析：选B 联系下文的“To make things worse”可推断，作者对这个旅行并不满意，故选“disappointing”。
2．A.forgot B．shared
C．limited D．kept
解析：选C 根据后文的“there wasn't much room in the overhead bins (行李架)”可知，作者的座位限制(limited)他放行李。
3．A.change B．cancel
C．take D．find
解析：选A 根据后文的“if I was willing to sit in an exit row”可知，作者向空乘询问自己是否可以换(change)座位。
4．A.busy B．careful
C．normal D．helpful
解析：选D 联系语境可知，空乘想帮上作者的忙，于是询问他是否愿意坐在出口那一排，故选“helpful”。
5．A.courage B．honor
C．hope D．pride
解析：选C 根据作者急切回答的语境可知，作者满怀希望(hope)同意了空乘的提议。
6．A.attractive B．available
C．right D．strong
解析：选B 但空乘随后又告知作者出口处的座位可能不能换给他，故选“available”。
7．A.place B．book
C．add D．offer
解析：选D 作者听到那位空乘将出口处的两个座位提供(offer)给了一对年轻夫妻。
8．A.anger B．anxiety
C．fear D．stress
解析：选A 联系语境和后文的“though I was still annoyed”可知，空乘的举动让作者十分生气，故选“anger”。
9．A.leave B．quarrel
C．agree D．compare
解析：选B 生气的作者想站起来和那位空乘吵架，故选“quarrel”。
10．A.trouble B．stop
C．refuse D．hurt
解析：选C 作者好奇空乘为什么拒绝了(refuse)他而去帮助别人。
11．A.as B．so
C．but D．or
解析：选C 作者想对空乘大吼大叫，但是(but)他的理智占了上风。
12．A.help B．enjoy
C．trust D．comfort
解析：选D 根据后文的“If you are impatient, you make a fool of yourself”可知，作者此时努力进行自我安慰(comfort)。
13．A.turn down B．calm down
C．fall down D．break down
解析：选B 尽管作者仍然很生气，他还是设法平静(calm down)了下来。
14．A.baggage B．seat
C．ticket D．note
解析：选C 联系语境，快登机的时候，空乘递给了作者一张新的机票(ticket)。
15．A.free B．new
C．last D．former
解析：选D 作者询问是不是之前的(former)那个座位时得到了否定答复。
16．A.appeared B．remained
C．existed D．worked
解析：选D 空乘答复说，“偶尔我能够调好座位，我为这次能成功做到而感到高兴。”故选“worked”，意为“起作用”。
17．A.peaceful B．grateful
C．regretful D．doubtful
解析：选B 得知那位空乘将他的座位免费换到了商务舱，作者心里特别感激(grateful)。
18．A.started B．believed
C．controlled D．trained
解析：选C 此时作者庆幸自己刚才控制住了(controlled)怒气。
19．A.yet B．still
C．even D．ever
解析：选B 那位空乘看起来十分负责，作者意识到即使自己对她发了脾气，对方仍然(still)会努力帮助自己。
20．A.respect B．support
C．notice D．space
解析：选A 联系前文说的控制脾气可知，作者认识到在生活中对他人抱以尊重(respect)和理解是多么重要。
Ⅴ.阅读理解
A
In America, after middle school comes high school, which includes grades 9 through 12. Students are required to take certain subjects like English, social studies, math, 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 his own locker for books. This convenience saves students from carrying textbooks, and allows students a small space they can decorate with posters and favorite objects.
Most high schools have at least one sports team that competes in local events, and all students are encouraged to be involved 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 babysitting or cutting lawns, but later they will likely get a job at a fast food restaurant, a video store, or a clothing shop.
Sixteen is the legal 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 vehicle, and may even buy a car as a graduation present. Others prefer that their sons and daughters earn enough to purchase a used vehicle. Many teenagers feel it's a necessity to own a car, and will do whatever it takes to be able to drive.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了美国高中生的一些情况。
1．What elective subjects can American high school students choose
A．English, music and art.
B．English, music and technology.
C．French, music and art.
D．Math, French, and art.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Electives include subjects in technology, music, art and foreign languages.”可知，选修课包括技术、音乐、美术和外语，对于美国学生来说，法语是外语。故选C。
2．Which of the following is WRONG about the locker for books
A．It is convenient for students.
B．It makes the students not bother to carry books.
C．It can be decorated according to the students' tastes.
D．It can be used to hide some expensive things.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“This convenience saves students from carrying textbooks, and allows students a small space they can decorate with posters and favorite objects.”可知，A、B、C三项正确，文章未提及D项。故D项错误。
3．We can infer from the passage that ________.
A．most high schools attach importance to sports
B．many high school students are dependent
C．students in every state can get a driving license at 16
D．used cars are popular among students
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，美国大多数高中都重视体育。
4．According to the last paragraph, we can know ________.
A．most teenagers are eager to have a car
B．most parents are against teenagers having a car
C．every state has passed the law which allows teenagers to drive
D．America should prohibit teenagers to drive
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知，大多数青少年都渴望有自己的车。
B
A new study finds a lack of education for young children in developing nations seriously affects the country's economic progress. The organization Results for Development called R4D performed the study. The Non Governmental group is based in Washington D．C. Its study says children who are not attending primary school are an unused source of economic growth for their country.
R4D says it performed the study because it was worried about a growing worldwide problem in education.
Milan Thomas works for R4D. He says there has been progress in reducing the number of children who do not attend school, but he says that progress has slowed in recent years. He says there is no disagreement that children with basic education can look forward to a better life.
“The benefits associated with primary education are really undisputed at this point because there are countless studies showing that children who complete basic education tend to enjoy better health and higher incomes over their lifetimes，” said Thomas.
But he says even though the value of education is known, it is important to find new ways of proving that value. So the organization led its work with the question, “what is the estimated cost to a nation's economy of its out of school children？”
The study uses information from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, as well as studies of developing labor markets. The results indicate the losses suffered by 20 developing countries if more young children can not get basic education. Milan Thomas says the study also considered earnings the children not attending primary school would never receive.
He says the research found that it is far more costly in sub Saharan Africa to have primary school age children out of school than to educate them. He notes the cost to provide all children with primary education is much less than the average cost of not providing the schooling.
He says he hopes the study will prove to local governments and policy makers the value of a basic education for all children. And he says he hopes it will move them to provide that education to primary school age children in their country.
语篇解读：最新研究表明，发展中国家小孩子缺乏教育将严重影响这个国家的经济发展。因此对小孩子的教育会在国家的经济发展中起重要的作用。
5．What kind of organization is R4D
A．Results for Development B．State owned group
C．Private group D．Economic group
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段“The Non Governmental group is based in Washington D．C.”可知。
6．Why did R4D perform such a study
A．Because some parents don't send their children to school.
B．Because the value of education is unknown.
C．Because some states don't provide children with education.
D．Because people don't completely know how education affects development.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“R4D says it performed the study because it was worried about a growing worldwide problem in education.”和第三段可知。
7．What do R4D find in their study
A．20 developing countries suffer the losses.
B．Not providing schooling cost more than educating children.
C．The number of children not attending school is increasing.
D．An educated person lives a better life.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“He says the research found that it is far more costly ... with primary education is much less than the average cost of not providing the schooling.”可知。
8．What's the main idea of the article
A．Few benefits associated with primary education are known because they need proving.
B．R4D conducted a survey about children's education.
C．Having children out of school costs less than providing primary education for children.
D．Education for young children plays an important role in a country's economic progress.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。根据全文内容并结合文章第一段“A new study finds a lack of education for young children in developing nations seriously affects the country's economic progress.”可知。PAGE
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Module 2 课时跟踪检测（一） Introduction & Reading — Pre-reading
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Many parents are beginning to demand less technology use in the primary classroom due to the amount of screen time children have at home. This raises the question about whether technology in the classroom helps or stops learning.
We often hear complaints that children have lost the ability to carry out simple calculations (计算) because of the reliance on calculators in primary schools. This is not the case. In fact, calculators are not a significant feature of primary school maths lessons. When calculators are used in primary classrooms, it's usually to help children develop number sense or to study number patterns and relationships. It allows them to apply their knowledge of place value and other number related concepts rather than using a traditional method.
In Australia, the use of digital technologies in the primary maths classroom is not an option. To change the situation, the government has taken measures to make it feasible for teachers to apply technologies in all subject areas. Fortunately, schools have access to more powerful, affordable devices than ever before. These are the same devices that many children have already had access to at home.
In a recent research evaluation of the Matific digital resources, the students found that they enjoyed using the resources on iPads and computers, and went from thinking about maths as something boring to something that is fun to learn. The children also voluntarily started to use their screen time at home to do maths. Pre test and post test data also showed improved scores.
Many would consider that the use of mobile devices in maths would consist of simple game playing. The appearance of many low quality apps makes it hard for children to get learning chances. Luckily, there's much that teachers can do and are doing with technology.
Just as the world has changed, the mathematics classroom has also changed. When it comes to technology in the classroom, it's all about balance.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在小学数学学习中引入科技手段的必要性。
1．Calculators mainly help primary students ________.
A．save more time for study
B．finish complex calculations
C．build mathematical concepts
D．practice calculation methods
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段“it's usually to help children develop number sense ... rather than using a traditional method.”可推断，计算器主要帮助小学生们建立数学概念。
2．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Secure. B．Possible.
C．Difficult. D．Stressed.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据第三段“the use of digital technologies in the primary maths classroom is not an option. To change the situation ...”可推断，政府已经采取措施让科技在各学科中的应用成为可能，可推测feasible意为“可行的，可能的”。
3．What do we know about the Matific digital resources
A．They don't contribute to maths results.
B．They are not accessible on mobile phones.
C．They can help reduce children's screen time.
D．They can develop children's interests in maths.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第四段“the students found that they enjoyed using the resources ... voluntarily started to use their screen time at home to do maths”可知，Matific数字资源可以帮助培养小学生们对数学的兴趣。
4．What does the text mainly talk about
A．How to teach primary maths.
B．How to use calculators properly.
C．The problems facing primary education.
D．The role of technology in primary maths.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了科技手段在小学生数学学习上的应用情况。
B
When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It's to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.
At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning of a Prom King and Queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school. High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat (游船). But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip hop.
The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.
Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.
If you like the idea of a prom, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your graduation
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了在美国和加拿大等西方国家，高中生在毕业前夕会举行毕业舞会。舞会上男女生都穿着漂亮的衣服，并且还举办各种活动，还会选出舞会之王和舞后等。
5．What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage
A．A dancing competition.
B．A party held to celebrate graduation.
C．A fashion show.
D．An election.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，prom指“毕业舞会”。
6．Why do the students hold a prom
A．To be elected as the Prom King or Queen.
B．To relieve themselves from the study pressure.
C．To say goodbye to their friends.
D．To mark the graduation and their independence.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，举办毕业舞会，标志着他们的毕业和独立。
7．Which of the following clearly indicates that the prom is very important to students
A．They take pictures at the prom.
B．They wear formal clothes or special clothes.
C．Music is played at the prom.
D．Teachers and parents attend it.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的内容可知，男女生都穿着正式的漂亮的衣服。由此可知，毕业舞会对学生来说很重要。
8．Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom
A．Renting a ballroom.
B．Taking a cruise boat.
C．Holding it in the school gym.
D．Dining in a famous restaurant.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第五段的内容可知A、B两项会花费很多。另外，根据常识可知，D项也会花很多。由第五段的“But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym.”可知C项是非常节约的做法。
C
As a senior, I realised it was time to make one of the biggest decisions of my life, but I was absolutely short of talent. My friends were applying to schools like Tufts and Berkeley, while the only planning I had done was for the coming weekend. I wasn't ready for college. I was frightened and didn't know what to do.
My parents agreed that I was short of talent. “Maybe you should go to preparatory school (预科学校) for an additional year，” my mother suggested. Preparatory school Was she crazy I wasn't the greatest student, but I couldn't go to a preparatory school. I thought that was for stupid kids — kids who don't get good jobs or succeed in life.
My grandfather, who recently passed away, has had the greatest influence on my life. I knewthathe graduated from a top college, Bowdoin, but I didn't know whether this was my best bet, and feared finding the perfect school would be difficult.
Then, I heard about New Hampton School from a friend and decided to visit. I was blown away and immediately felt comfortable. I became hesitant (犹豫的) to visit other schools because I couldn't imagine any other would be as educating as New Hampton. The staff gave me a warm feeling, which meant a lot to a kid from a small town. Even though I'm a senior, I will be able to better prepare myself for college at New Hampton School. I feel the staff will help me get that extra year of development to make sure that I will be ready for college. Then I'll go.
语篇解读：本文讲述了作者高中毕业没有达到心仪大学的录取标准，最后决定去预科学校的故事。
9．Why didn't the author apply to Tufts or Berkeley
A．He didn't want to go to college.
B．They were common universities.
C．He didn't reach their admission standards.
D．He wanted to go to a university better than them.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第一段可知，作者才疏学浅且没有为申请上这两所大学做好准备。由此可以推断，原因在于作者没有达到这两所大学的录取标准。
10．The author didn't want to go to preparatory school at the beginning because ________.
A．he was a kid from a small town
B．it was difficult to find a good preparatory school
C．going to preparatory school was his mother's choice
D．he thought only stupid kids would go to preparatory school
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后三句可知，作者认为预科学校是为笨孩子准备的，只有笨孩子才去上预科学校，所以他一开始不想上预科学校。
11．The fact that the author's grandfather had attended preparatory school ________.
A．encouraged the author to go to top college, Bowdoin
B．made the author find the perfect school more easily
C．changed the author's original idea about preparatory school
D．made the author find the perfect school with more difficulty
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第三段和文章结尾作者对预科学校的态度可知，作者的祖父曾上过预科学校这一经历使作者改变了最初对预科学校的抵触态度。
12．What attracted the author most in New Hampton School
A．The name of the school.
B．The staff of the school.
C．The location of the school.
D．The living conditions of the school.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段第四句可知，这里的教职工给了作者温暖的感觉；根据文章倒数第二句可知，作者觉得这里的教职工会帮助自己得到提升。综上可知，这所学校最吸引作者的是其教职工。
