题目内容
A school for stars
In this school, most students come from rich families and some of them have famous parents. People from Hollywood sometimes go to Beverly Hills High School to look for future actors.
School life
There are lots of good things about going to this school: There are two theatres, a television studio(演播室) and a radio station. The students make TV programmes and films in their drama(戏剧) classes. The biggest activity of the school year is the school dance.
Travelling to school
In California, children can learn to drive three months before their sixteenth birthday. Lots of students in Beverly Hills High School have their own cars, but they have to pay a lot of money to park(停) their cars in the school parking area.
What the children think
Most children enjoy going to Beverly Hills High School because it is fun and there is much to do. But some children do not like the school if their parents don’t have enough money to buy them a fast car or expensive clothes.
【小题1】From the first paragraph, we can know that_________.
| A．some students in Beverly Hills High School may become actors in the future |
| B．all the students in Beverly Hills High School come from the USA |
| C．the parents of the students in Beverly Hills High School are usually very common |
| D．the students in Beverly Hills High School are poor |
| A．in a theatre | B．in a television studio |
| C．in a radio station | D．in their drama classes |
| A．by bike | B．by car | C．by plane | D．on foot |
| A．Because they will be actors in the school. |
| B．Because they will have a fast car and expensive clothes |
| C．Because they can make TV programmes and films in their drama classes. |
| D．Because it is fun and there is much to do in the school. |
| A．Not all the students like the school. |
| B．The biggest activity of the school year is the school dance. |
| C．In California, children can learn to drive three months before their fifteenth birthday |
| D．Lots of students have to spend much money parking their cars in the school parking area. |
【小题1】A
【小题2】D
【小题3】B
【小题4】D
【小题5】C
解析试题分析：本文介绍了有许多学生愿意去上Beverly Hills High School目的就是为了以后能够当明星，文中提到了学生的生活及孩子们的一些想法。
【小题1】 A 细节理解题。根据第一段People from Hollywood sometimes go to Beverly Hills High School to look for future actors.可知许多来自好莱坞的人去Beverly Hills High School为了是在将来成为艺术家。所以选A项。
【小题2】D 细节理解题。根据第二段提到The students make TV programmes and films in their drama
(戏剧) classes他们制作节目和电影在他们的戏剧课上，所以选D项。
【小题3】B 细节推断题。根据第三段提到Lots ofstudents in Beverly Hills High School have their own cars
多数学生有他们自己的车，所以可知他们的交通方式是开车，故选B项。
【小题4】D 细节理解题。根据最后一段提到Most children enjoy going to Beverly Hills High School because it
is fun and there is much to do.许多学生喜欢这个学校是因为它很有趣，有很多事情可做，所以选D项。
【小题5】C 细节理解题。根据第三段中提到In California, children can learn to drive three months before their sixteenth birthday是在他们16岁时而不是15岁，所以C项错误。
考点：教育类短文阅读。
初中暑期衔接系列答案Tigers are terrible animals, but a cat is a cute animal. As a mother, the Chinese-American writer Amy Chua is just a tiger . Her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (《虎妈战歌》), tells us how she gives her two children education. She says that being strict is the only way to train a child’s talent. Her kids had to obey the following rules. To begin with, her kids weren’t allowed to watch TV or play computer games. Then, they were not allowed to “ hang out ” with other kids after school. They had to be the top students in their class. And they had to practice the piano and the violin for hours every day. Of course, she believes this has brought a lot of problems for herself and her kids. But she doesn’t mind because her kids have become great. Chua says, like her, most Asian mothers are tigers because they believe their children can achieve a lot if they’re pushed hard enough. She says American mothers are really cats. They care more about their children’s self-respect (自尊). They don’t want to be strict with their kids because this may hurt their feelings. With soft words and understanding, they encourage their children to choose for themselves. So is a tiger mom better than a cat mom? It may also depend on the child.
【小题1】The writer of this passage wants to _________.
| A．tell that Tigers are terrible animals, but a cat is a cute animal. |
| B．tell us Amy Chua how to give children education. |
| C．tell the book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is about animals. |
| D．tell that most Asian mothers are cats |
| A．She says that being strict is the only way to train a child’s talent |
| B．She says that being soft is the best way to train a child’s talent |
| C．She says that teaching is the only way to train a child’s talent |
| D．She says that making the rules is the only way to train a child’s talent |
| A．watch TV. |
| B． play computer games |
| C．“ hang out ” with other kids after school. |
| D． Above of all |
| A．Yes, she does | B．No, she doesn’t |
| C．Yes, she doesn’t | D．No, she does. |
| A．most Asian mothers are tigers because they believe their children can achieve a lot. |
| B．American mothers don’t want to be strict with their kids because this may hurt their feelings |
| C．So is a tiger mom better than a cat mom? It may also depend on the child. |
| D．American mothers are like cats. They care less about their children’s self-respect (自尊). |
Beyond Baby Mozart, Students Who Rock
Music education hasn’t changed much since the 1970s. Students are still taught to read notation(乐谱) so they can recite compositions that they would never listen to on their MP3 players or play with friends. Playing music enriches life. The question is: Why do schools teach music in a way that turns off so many young people rather than catch their imagination? Can we do a better job of using the power of music to get kids excited about school?
The experience of an organization called Little Kids Rock suggests the answer is yes — if we change the way music is taught. Little Kids Rock has helped music programs in over a thousand public schools and served 150,000 children. The organization has given 30,000 free instruments out, mainly guitars, and trained 1,500 teachers to run music classes in which students quickly experience the joys of playing their favorite songs, performing in bands(乐队), and writing their own music. 
The key to Little Kids Rock is that it teaches children to play music the way many musicians learn to play it — not by notation, but by listening, imitation(模仿) and meaningful experimentation. “The knowledge you need to get started playing rock music is very limited,” explains Dave Wish, the founder of Little Kids Rock. “In high school, my friend Paul taught me a couple of chords(和弦) and my life was changed forever. On the first day of class, Little Kids Rock teachers place guitars in the hands of their students and get them practicing chords that will enable them to play thousands of songs. The kids decide what songs they want to learn and the class is off and running. Their progress is surprising. Within a year, eight and nine-year-olds are playing musical instruments, and giving concerts, even performing their own songs.
One of the biggest advantages that music offers is the ability to encourage students who are otherwise bored by school. “I’ve had students start coming back to school because of this program,” said Adkison Thomas, who heads up music for the Dallas Independent School District. He added, “One of the best things is that the teachers discover a new side of their students. They see kids become successful who weren’t before.”
【小题1】The expression “turn off” in Paragraph 1 means “______”.
| A．make kids feel cool | B．make kids feel bored |
| C．make kids feel confident | D．make kids feel nervous |
| A．By writing music for kids. |
| B．By playing kids’ favorite songs. |
| C．By making instruments for school. |
| D．By training teachers for music classes. |
| A．it encourages kids to experience music |
| B．it helps kids learn from great musicians |
| C．it allows kids to decide how to learn music |
| D．it offers musical programs all over the country |
| A．Learning music is a good way to become successful. |
| B．Teaching in a proper way benefits students’ development. |
| C．It’s necessary for students to practice a lot in learning music. |
| D．It’s important for teachers to discover the new sides of students. |
He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family's cabin on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake.
On the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening, catching sunfish and perch（鲈鱼）with worms. Then he tied on a small silver lure（鱼饵）and practiced casting. The lure struck the water and caused colored ripples in the sunset, then silver ripples as the moon rose over the lake.
When his pole doubled over, he knew something huge was on the other end. Finally, he very gingerly lifted the exhausted fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a perch . The boy and his father looked at the handsome fish. Then the father lit a match(火柴) and looked at his watch. It was 10 P.M.--- two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy.
"You'll have to put it back, son," he said.
"Dad!" cried the boy.
"There will be other fish," said his father.
"Not as big as this one," cried the boy.
He looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could know everything by his father's clear voice that the decision could not be changed. He slowly worked the hook(钩) out of the lip of the huge bass and lowered it into the black water.
The creature swished its powerful body and disappeared. The boy suspected that he would never again see such a great fish.
That was 34 years ago. Today, the boy is a successful architect in New York City. His father's cabin is still there on the island in the middle of the lake. He takes his own son and daughters fishing from the same dock.
He was right. He has never again caught such a magnificent fish as the one he landed that night long ago. But he does see that same fish---again and again---every time he comes up against a question of ethics（道德规范）.
【小题1】When did the story happen?
| A．Early morning | B．Late afternoon | C．Late night | D．In the bass season |
| A．Because the father disliked the perch. |
| B．Because the father was afraid of being fined. |
| C．Because the ethics must be observed. |
| D．Because the son was more experience in fishing than his father. |
| A．When he takes his own son and daughters fishing from the same dock. |
| B．When he builds many famous buildings. |
| C．When he pays a visit to his old father. |
| D．When he faces some problems about ethics. |
| A．honest | B．unselfish | C．serious | D．generous |
| A．how we can get the handsome fish |
| B．how we master some skills of going fishing |
| C．how we understand our parents’ words is very important |
| D．how we do things in good and right ways. |
Many people go to school for education. School education is very important and useful, but no one can learn everything from school. A teacher, no matter how much he knows, can't teach his student everything. His work is to show his students how to learn .He teaches them how to read and how to think. So much more is to be learned outside school by students themselves.
It’s always more important to know how to learn by oneself than to learn some facts or formulas(公式) by heart. It’s quite easy to learn some facts in history or a formula in maths, but it’s very difficult to use them. Edison and Einstein didn’t get everything from school, but they were all successful. They invented so many things. The reason for their success is that they knew how to study. They read many books outside school. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. The most important thing is that they know how to use their brains（大脑）.
【小题1】Students can’t learn everything in school because _____________.
| A．the teacher doesn’t know much |
| B．the teacher can only teach them how to read and write |
| C．the teacher would not like to teach |
| D．there are still many things for the students to learn outside |
| A．to teach all subjects | B．to teach everything |
| C．to teach the students how to read and think | D．to work hard |
| A．work out maths problems | B．remember all the facts |
| C．study science | D．study |
| A．they knew how to study |
| B．they remembered all the formulas |
| C．they didn’t get everything from school |
| D．they didn’t know how to use their brains |
| A．Outside school study is as important as school study |
| B．It’s more important to know how to learn than only remember some facts and formulas. |
| C．It’s very easy to use a formula in working out a maths problem. |
| D．It’s helpful to read more books outside school |
All students need to have good habits(好习惯):When you have good study habits, you learn things quickly. You also remember them easily.
Do you like to study in the living room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. The telephone bell rings there; the TV is there, and sometimes it is a good place for your pet dog or cats to play and rest. You need to study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you only think about one thing, and you will learn better.
Before you begin to study, do not forget to clean your desk. A good desk light is important, too. You’ll feel tired easily if there is not enough light(光线). So you should have a clean and bright lamp. To tell you the truth, the most important is that you should put your heart into your study.
【小题1】When you have good study habits, you will .
| A．learn things quickly | B．remember things easily |
| C．make some mistakes | D．both A and B |
| A．quiet | B．noisy | C．good | D．clean |
| A．good | B．enough | C．bad | D．wonderful |
| A．clean the desk | B．tidy the room |
| C．turn off the light | D．go to the bedroom |
| A．Study in the bedroom | B．Good study habits |
| C．How to study | D．Desk light is important |
American and British people both speak English of course. But sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British English and American English.
First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say each word separately. They say several words together. Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”. Or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What did you say?” however, the British are more careful in their speech. They usually say all the words and keep them separate.
Words sometimes have different meanings too. Some American words are never used in England. The same thing is true of some British words in America. For example, the vocabulary（词汇）for cars and driving is very different. Americans drive trucks, but in England people drive lorries.
Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you are going to telephone your friends, you “phone them up”. In America, you “give them a call”.
There’re also some differences in grammar. For example, when Americans ask a question., they say “Do you have a storybook?” But the British often say “Have you a storybook?”
All these differences can be confusing （易混淆的）if you are learning English. But most languages are like this. Languages change over time. When people live in separate places, the languages change in different ways. This is what has happened to English. It can also happen to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French but their French is very different from the French of France.
【小题1】What does the word “separate” mean in the passage? It means “____”
| A．含糊的 | B．快速的 | C．分开的 | D．简略的 |
| A．an example of British English |
| B．an example of American English |
| C．the same in America and England |
| D．not the same in America and England |
| A．are always changing as time passes |
| B．keep unchanged even if time changes |
| C．are the same in all places |
| D．are easy to learn |
| A．English vocabulary |
| B．how American sounds are different from British sounds |
| C．the way the British say words |
| D．some differences between American and British English |
I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they can’t learn it well. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.
First, I think an interest in English is very important. When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject -English. It was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!
Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary. Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever I have a question, I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!
Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well.
And I also do some exercises from our class magazines, and I often write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.
Now I have learned English for more than two years. I always keep the first position in our school. From these words, I hope every student can learn English well.
【小题1】 Why do some Students often “have a headache”?
| A．Because they are easy to catch cold. |
| B．Because it’s often very cold |
| C．Because they think English is easy. |
| D．Because they don’t think English is easy. |
| A．I got a good way. | B．I had a good idea. |
| C．I did badly in the exam. | D．I did well in the exam. |
| A．English is full of stories. |
| B．English is full of jokes. |
| C．His teacher often teaches them nice English songs. |
| D．Of nothing |
| A．Speaking bravely | B．Writing to foreign friends |
| C．Reading aloud | D．Writing English diaries |