When I was a puppy, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was "bad", you'd 36 me and ask, "How could you?"一but then you'd relent(变温和），and 　37 me over for a belly rub.

　　 My housetraining took a little longer than 　38 , because you were terribly busy, but we 39 on that together. We went for long walks in the park and 　40 rides in the suburbs. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps(小睡）in the sun waiting for you to come home at the 　41 of the day.

　42 . you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time 　43 a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a "dog-person", but still I was 　44 　because you were happy.

　 Then the human babies came 　45 and I shared your excitement. I was 　46 by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was 　47 I would hurt them. But nevertheless, 　48 they began to grow, I became their friend. I loved them and they loved me.

　 Then you didn't want me 　49 . You had a better job in a new city. The apartment building in which you were living didn't 　50 pets. You told your wife that it was the dog pound(动物收容所）that was suitable for me.

　 I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear and 　51 ．You filled out the paperwork and said, "I know you will find a good home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. The children were in 　52 as they waved me goodbye.

　 Is it better to live with hope or without hope? Sometimes when I hear human 　53 , I think it is you, or perhaps another human who will love me. It 　54 is. Then I feel terrible. Visitors are only interested in puppy dogs, not old-timers like me.

　 My beloved 　55 , I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more loyalty(忠诚）from your family than I showed to you.

36. A. praise　　　　　　　　 B. question　　　　　　　　　 C. scold　　　　　　　 D. touch

37. A. throw　　　　　　　　 B. roll　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. catch　　　　　　　 D. chase

38. A. ever　　　　　　　　　 B. expected　　　　　　　　　 C. before　　　　　　　 D. necessary

39. A. turned　　　　　　　　 B. focused　　　　　　　　　 C. moved　　　　　　　　　　 D. worked

40. A. car　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. truck　　　　　　　　　　　 C. horse　　　　　　　 D. dog

41．A. beginning　　　　 B. middle　　　　　　　　　　 C. end　　　　　　　　　 D. time

42. A. Generally　　　　　 B. Fortunately　　　　　　　 C. Hopefully　　　　 D. Gradually

43. A. working with　　　 B. searching for　　　　　 C. dealing with　　　 D. asking after

44. A. happy　　　　　　　　 B. disappointed　　　　　　 C. sad　　　　　　　　　 D. relaxed

45. A. round　　　　　　　　 B. over　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. along　　　　　　　 D. on

46. A. fascinated　　　　　 B. shocked　　　　　　　　　 C. astonished　　　　 D. embarrassed

47. A. sure　　　　　　　　　 B. aware　　　　　　　　　　　 C. informed　　　　　 D. afraid

48. A. as　　　　　　　　　　　 B. because　　　　　　　　　 C. before　　　　　　　 D. though

49. A. anyway　　　　　　　 B. anyhow　　　　　　　　　 C. somewhat 　　　 D. anymore

50. A. receive　　　　　　　 B. forbid　　　　　　　　　　　 C. allow　　　　　　　 D. need

51．A. excitement　　　　 B. warmth　　　　　　　　　 C. homelessness　　 D. wilderness

52. A. danger　　　　　　　 B. terror　　　　　　　　　　　 C. tears　　　　　　　　 D. hopes

53. A. sounds　　　　　　　 B. footsteps　　　　　　　　 C. songs　　　　　　　 D. talks

54. A. always　　　　　　　 B. sometimes　　　　　　　 C. seldom　　　　　　 D. never

55. A. master　　　　　　　 B. visitor　　　　　　　　　　 C. friend　　　　　　　 D. companion

In America, when the eighth graders 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 to 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. These clubs allow students from different grades. 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.

According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school.

A. unhappy        B. nervous          C. lonely       D. disappointed

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 mainly welcome sports fans.

C. Summer activities begin before school starts.

D. School officers can help new students join school clubs.

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. By the end of the last year in the middle school.

What is the purpose of this text?

A. To describe high school life.    

B. To introduce new schools.

C. To teach useful experience.      

D. To give advice to new high school students.

In America, when the eighth graders 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 to 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. These clubs allow students from different grades. 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.

1.According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school.

A. unhappy          B. nervous            C. lonely           D. disappointed

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 mainly welcome sports fans.

C. Summer activities begin before school starts.

D. School officers can help new students join school clubs.

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. By the end of the last year in the middle school.

4.What is the purpose of this text?

A. To describe high school life.        

B. To introduce new schools.

C. To teach useful experience.        

D. To give advice to new high school students.

In America, when the eighth graders 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 to 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. These clubs allow students from different grades. 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.

55．According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school.

A. excited　　　　　　　　　　 B. nervous　　　　　　　　　 C. lonely　　　　　　　 D. disappointed

56．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 officers can help new students join school clubs.

57．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

58．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.

In America, when the eighth graders 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 to 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. These clubs allow students from different grades. 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.

56．According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school.

A. excited                     B. nervous              C. lonely    D. disappointed

57．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

58．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.

59. What would be the best title of the text?

A. Finding a most suitable school

B. Making high school life colorful

C. Entering high school more easily.

D. Paying attention to high school education.