In Germany there are different kinds of high schools. Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.
Short days
Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at about 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.
Formal setting
In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie（德语，您）” when talking to teachers.
Getting to school
Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.
Private clubs
In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, choir, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.
Different states, different schools
Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend

1.
For high school students in Germany, which is NOT the common transport to school?
1. A.
  School buses
2. B.
  Parents’ cars
3. C.
  Public transport
4. D.
  Students’ bicycles
2.
In Paragraph 3,the underlined word “respected” can be best translated into __________
1. A.
  受人尊敬的
2. B.
  令人害怕的
3. C.
  高收入的
4. D.
  有权势的
3.
From the passage, we can learn that in Germany _______
1. A.
  all kinds of high schools are for college
2. B.
  age is not important for attending schools
3. C.
  students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00 a. m .to 3:30 p.m
4. D.
  students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves

Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It had nothing to do with Father’s Day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Father’s Day.
My son was studying in a high school in Colorado. He lived in the school. While we were talking on the phone he shared some wonderful news with me.
He said, “You know Dad, I am really happy with my life. I can’t think of a thing that I would change about the way that I grew up, or the way that my life is now. ”
My daughter was living with her mother in Northern California at that time. She said almost the same thing to me just a few days later.
Of course, I was delighted to hear this from both of them. And I told them both how happy I was, not only that they were happy ,but that they expressed it to me.
And that was the gift that they were giving me ---with the heart to communicate. Certainly I hope for good news when I hear from them. But mostly I love that they will share their real feelings with me. Happy or sad, I love to be touched(感动)by their real thoughts and feelings.
For a child, Father’s Day isn’t really about giving Dad a gift. It is about understanding the love that fathers express when they help put food on the table, teach their child to ride a bike, cheer at a soccer game, etc.
For a father, Father’s Day isn’t so much about receiving gifts for a job well done. Remember, the greatest gift that we give our children is the real expression of our love. It isn’t enough for them to feel love inside ourselves: we need to express that love.

1.
The writer’s son said on the phone.
1. A.
  he was happy but wanted to have a change
2. B.
  he was really happy with his life
3. C.
  he hoped to grow up quickly
4. D.
  he wished to get a gift from him
2.
The writer’s daughter .
1. A.
  loved her mother more than him
2. B.
  was studying in Colorado
3. C.
  told him she was happy with her life
4. D.
  once lived alone
3.
The author is more touched by children’s .
1. A.
  good news
2. B.
  real feelings
3. C.
  improvement
4. D.
  gifts
4.
For a child, what is the real meaning of Father’s Day according to this article?
1. A.
  Realizing his father’s love through daily life.
2. B.
  Receiving a gift from his father.
3. C.
  Helping his father with some work.
4. D.
  Making his father happy.
5.
What is the main idea of this article?
1. A.
  Understanding the love of parents
2. B.
  Receiving gifts from children
3. C.
  Feeling the love inside
4. D.
  Expressing your love to your families

While you are in trouble, what are you going to do? What? Cry? Or escape? Those are all the wrong way! Robinson Crusoe can tell you the right answer!
It is an exciting story: Robinson Crusoe hated the comfortable life in his home town. So, he want to be a seaman and travelled around the world. But one day, a terrible thing happened. A great storm came and their boat crashed! No one was alive in this accident except Robinson. He was the luckiest man in the world--Because all his friends were dead but he was alive. However, at the same time he was the most tragic man of all—He must face the fact .Alone on an island without food, water or gun！But, all roads lead to Rome！He just used his hands to work hard！Then, he made a cave, built a house, grew corn and kept goats. In the end, he could enjoy the life on the island. In his twenty-fourth year on the island, he saved a wild man, and gave him the name of “Friday”. With Robinson’s teaching, “Friday” became a good servant. Friday, they got a boat and escaped from the island.
Surely, the writer of Robinson Crusoe is really a hero！ It’s too hard to describe Robinson with words. We could say that Robinson was very clever, and also he was brave,...Certainly, too many good words can describe him. But now, I think it isn’t important. However, the most important thing is what we have learned from the story. That is, use our own hands to work hard with confidence！

1.
Robinson wanted to be a sailor because .
1. A.
  sailor was an interesting job
2. B.
  he could earn more money to be a sailor
3. C.
  he wanted to have an adventure experience
4. D.
  he didn’t like the quiet life in his home town
2.
How many people were alive in the accident?
1. A.
  No one.
2. B.
  One
3. C.
  Two
4. D.
  Many
3.
The underlined word “tragic” means “ ” in Chinese.
1. A.
  悲惨的
2. B.
  伤心的
3. C.
  现实的
4. D.
  幸运
4.
Robinson met “Friday” .
1. A.
  before he traveled around the world
2. B.
  when the accident happened
3. C.
  after he escaped from the island
4. D.
  when he was on the island
5.
According to the author, is the most important thing we can learn from Robinson Crusoe.
1. A.
  being brave and hard-working
2. B.
  being brave and confident
3. C.
  being hard-working and confident
4. D.
  being brave, hard-working and confident

All students need to have good study habits(习惯). When you have good study habits, you can learn things quickly. You can 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(吵闹的). 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.

1.
When you have good study habits, you will .
1. A.
  learn things quickly
2. B.
  remember things easily
3. C.
  think about one thing
4. D.
  both A and B
2.
The living-room is not a good place for study because it is too .
1. A.
  quiet
2. B.
  noisy
3. C.
  good
4. D.
  clean
3.
You will feel tired easily if the light is .
1. A.
  good
2. B.
  enough
3. C.
  bad
4. D.
  wonderful
4.
The best title(标题) for this passage is .
1. A.
  Study in the Bedroom
2. B.
  Good Study Habits
3. C.
  How to Study
4. D.
  Desk Light is Important