A
I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the homework load (工作量) and size of the school. I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time! Our class size is around 550, but joining in clubs, sports, music, and other activities at school makes it easier to get to know people in every grade.
The best advice I can give about the years you spend in high school is to learn things for yourself, not just to get a good grade. There have been so many tests that I’ve prepared for the night before. I have gotten an A, and not remembered anything later. I’ve changed that this year, and I enjoy school so much more. Don’t take easy classes just to have a simple year. If you have a choice between chemistry and sports, the first will prove to be a lot more useful!
While drinking and smoking might be present in some middle schools, they’re also around in high schools. I have a lot of friends who promised they’d never drink or smoke, but are now partying every weekend. If you have “fun” and spend your nights wasted instead of studying, you will regret it when you’re applying for (申请) college. The “friends” who say you’re a loser for not partying are really not your friends at all. It’s hard to see your closest friends grow apart and go in different directions, but don’t follow their footsteps. Create your own path in life and make your own decisions.
21. What does the author think of high school?
A. It requires hard work.B. There are very few activities.
C. It’s hard to meet new people there.D. There isn’t enough time for homework.
22. The author advises high school students to ________.
A. give up sportsB. choose useful classes
C. try their best to get good gradesD. get ready for tests the night before
23. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?
A. The importance of making friends.B. Not losing ourselves in high school.
C. Not going to any party in high school.D. The trouble caused by drinking and smoking.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了高中阶段要注意的事项，并给出了相应的一些建议。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the homework load (工作量) and size of the school. I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time!”（我认为初中和高中最大的区别是作业的负担和学校的规模。我从一个晚上十五分钟的作业时间变成了一个晚上作几个小时的作业，所以我必须学会如何充分利用时间!）可知，作者认为高中阶段需要努力学习。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“If you have a choice between chemistry and sports, the first will prove to be a lot more useful!”（如果你要在化学和运动之间做出选择，前者将被证明更有用！）可知，作者建议高中学生选择有用的课程。故选B。
23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“If you have “fun” and spend your nights wasted instead of studying, you will regret it when you’re applying for (申请) college. The “friends” who say you’re a loser for not partying are really not your friends at all. It’s hard to see your closest friends grow apart and go in different directions, but don’t follow their footsteps.”（如果你享受“乐趣”，把浪费了夜晚，而却没有用在学习上，你会在申请大学时后悔的。那些说你不参加派对就是失败者的“朋友”，其实根本不是你的朋友。你很难看到你最亲密的朋友分道扬镳，走向不同的方向，但不要跟随他们的脚步。）可知，最后一段主要告诉我们在高中几年的学习生活中，不要迷失了自我。故选B。
