19.In America,after middle school comes high school,which includes grades 9through 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.
Cheating in any form is strictly forbidden in American schools.And in fact,high school students usually don't cheat.A student caught in plagiarism(剽窃),forgery(伪造),or copying another student faces severe discipline(纪律),even expulsion(开除).
Each school holds certain yearly activities for the entire school body,such as homecoming,prom night,holiday celebrations,etc.
Homecoming is celebrated each fall,usually on a weekend,and events leading up to it may last all week.While homecoming is celebrated differently at each school,it usually includes a parade and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen,and ends with a football game and school dance.
The prom is a formal dance for students in grades 11and 12,and is generally expected as the most important social event of the school year.It can also be a time of anxiety,as boys have to work up the courage to ask a date to the prom,and girls hope the right boy invites them.These couples dress in formal clothes,girls in long gowns(长衫),boys in suits.Some students even arrange a limousine and driver for their group of friends to arrive in style!At the prom,students dance,have snacks and drinks,and chat.Prom usually ends with a Prom King and Queen being announced and crowned on stage before an envious(羡慕的) audience.
Besides hosting events for holidays such as the Fourth of July and Halloween,each high school often has their own special events.One day might be"Inside Out/Backwards Day,"where students and teachers should wear their clothes reversed all day,perhaps walk and speak backwards,and even go to classes in opposite order.And some schools hold competitions where,if certain academic goals are met,the principal will kiss a pig,shave his mustache,or dress as a woman for the day.
39.What do we know from the first or the second paragraph?A
A.American high school courses include required courses and selective courses.
B.American high school lasts three years.
C.No American high school student cheats at school.
D.American high school rules are too strict for the students to follow.
40.Which of the following statements is true?B
A.Homecoming is celebrated entirely differently in each school.
B.It is a great honor to be announced Prom King and Queen.
C.All school activities are held just for fun.
D.Teachers don't attend the school activities.
41.What does the underlined word"limousine"in the fifth paragraph refer to?B
A.a party B.a car C.a meal D.a hall
42.What can we say about American high school life?D
A.Heavy academic burden. B.Busy and creative holidays.
C.Free from limitation. D.Colorful school activities.
分析 本文主要介绍了美国高中生的学校学习和课外生活.
解答 39.A 细节理解题.根据文章内容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美国的高中生被要求必须学习英语、数学、自然、体育等学科.另外,他们还要学习选修课程,包括有音乐、艺术、外语等.结合选项,故选A
40.B 细节理解题.根据文章内容Prom usually ends with a Prom King and Queen being announced and crowned on stage before an envious(羡慕的) audience.舞会通常以选出最好的舞王和舞后结束,大家会投来羡慕的目光,由此可知,B正确.
41.B 词意猜测题.根据文章内容Some students even arrange a limousine and driver for their group of friends to arrive in style!有些学生甚至会i安排司机接送他们的朋友,而司机就是替他们开车的,由此要先有一辆车,故选B
42.D 推理判断题.根据文章内容主要讲述了美国高中生的生活.要完成既定学业,也会有舞后等各种课外活动,由此可知,他们的生活是多姿多彩的.故选D
点评 本文是社会文化类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.