Are you afraid of moving up to senior high school? It is a completely new experience, but you shouldn’t worry. We’ve got a guide to help you. You’re not alone

    Remember that everybody else in your year is in the same boat. You may not notice it, but they’re just as nervous as you are.

    Moving to senior high school is a chance, not a problem. Things are different, and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules. The teachers will help

    If you don’t know what to do or are worried about something, then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to, because they have experience in helping new students. Pay attention to what your teachers say. Everything changes

    There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organized.

    Make sure you know which rooms your classes are in and which days you have your different subjects on. Other points

    If you’ve got an older brother or sister at the school, then ask them for advice.

    Be yourself! It sounds simple, but things will become better if you just act naturally.

    Having early nights makes a difference. You’ll also find it easier to get up in the morning!

56. The author says that you’re not alone, because other students ______.

A. are polite and friendly                 B. will help you if possible

C. will learn the new rules with you  D. feel the same as you do

57. What does the author think of moving up to senior high school?

A. It is a difficult problem.           B. It’s a good chance.

C. It sounds simple.                        D. It’s worrying.

58. Which of the following does the author suggest you do?

A. Just act naturally.                    B. Don’t be shy.

C. Change yourself.                  D. Pay attention to others.

59. The main purpose of the passage is to ______.

A. tell students about a new experience

B. tell students how to make full use of time

C. help students that are going to senior high school

D. teach students how to organize themselves

Two men, both seriously ill, were in the same hospital room. One man was allowed to _36_ up in his bed for an hour each afternoon. His bed was _37_ the room’s only window. The other man on the other side of the room had to _38_ all his time lying on his back in bed.

Every afternoon when the man by the window could sit up he _39_ pass the time by describing to his _40_ all the things he could see outside the window. “The window overlooks a _41_ with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans play on the water _42_ children sail their model boats. Young lovers walk _43_ among flowers of every colour. Grand old trees grace(装扮) the landscape, and a fine _44_ of the city skyline can be seen in the distance.” As the man by the window _45_ all this in detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and _46_ the scene.

Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse came only to find the man by the window had died _47_ in his sleep. When the man’s body was _48_, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the _49_. The nurse agreed and after making sure he was _50_, she left. Slowly and painfully, the man raised himself _51_ to take his first look at the _52_ world outside by himself. But to his _53_, he found it faced nothing _54_ a blank wall.

In fact, the man by the window was _55_ and could not even see the wall. He just wanted to encourage his roommate.

 If you want to speak good English, a large _____ is needed.

A. spelling                B. vocabulary      C. practice                  D. memory

 My hometown has changed so much that I can’t _____ it.

A. know                   B. understand          C. recognize         D. realize

 Every farmer knows that weather _____ farming.

A. plays a part in         B. takes part in     C. makes use of     D. gets along with

 The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _____ a good answer.

A. came up to      B. came up with    C. came over to D. came along with

Nobody knows the man killed in the accident, so it is difficult for the police to find out his _____.

A. thought　　 　　　 B. height　 　 　 C. weight　　　　 　　 D. identity

 As we all know, many Chinese words have come into English, ______ typhoon, tofu and kung fu.

A. for example      B. that is          C. such as                   D. so as to

 _____, the great mother, in order to save her sick child, kept waiting for four hours in the heavy snow.

A. It depends       B. Take it easy      C. Believe it or not   D. It is OK

 I don’t think she is a nice woman; I am _____ her empty talk.

A. grateful for       B. tired of            C. crazy about                  D. concerned about