When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourselves!

There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.

High school students in western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have party to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time when kids turn into young men and women. After the party, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they will no longer depend on their parents as before.

As the party, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common party activities include dining, dancing, the crowing(加冕)of a ball king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class party through the four years of their high school.

High schools in or near large cities may rent big rooms at expensive hotels or，to be unusual, on a pleasure boat．But often costs are out by simply using the school gym．Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special．The music played at the party will be the most popular kinds，like rock and hip-hop．

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the party，but others like to go with friends，to whom they are soon going to say goodbye．

The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to          ．

A. tell an interesting experience of high school students

B. tell how the western students spend the last days of high school

C. introduce several ways of the western students’ killing time

D. tell how western high school students usually celebrate graduation

What does the party mean, for western high school students that are about to graduate?

A. They are adults and will not depend on parents．

B. These teenagers can find a job to support themselves．

C. They have grown up and need friends’ help．

D. They have finished high school and will go to college．

What does the underlined word“mark”in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. Remember      B. Show      C. Sign   D. Celebrate．

From the fourth paragraph，we can infer that        .

A. the party is very interesting

B. graduates pay much attention to the party

C. boys wear as usual to attend the party

D. girls like to make themselves beautiful at all hours

All the following statements are true EXCEPT that     .

A. generally speaking，students will receive 12 years’ formal education before going to college 

B. girls wear formal dresses or dress in shiny or brightly colored materials in order to be noticed

C. using the school gym is cheaper and students don’t need to make a lot of effort

D. sometimes teachers and parents are also invited to the parties

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!

There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.

High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It's to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.

At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.

High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat.

But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.

The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair takes very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.

If you like the idea of a prom, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?

What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?

A．a dancing competition.         B. a party held to celebrate graduation.

C．a fashion show.         D. an election.

Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?

A．renting a ballroom             B．taking a cruise boat

C．holding it in the school gym      D．wearing formal dresses

Which of the following clearly indicates that prom is very important to students?

A．They take pictures at the prom. B．They wear formal clothes or special clothes.

C．Music is played at the prom.   D．Teachers and parents attend it.

Why do some students attend the prom with their friends?

A．They want to be elected by their friends us the Prom King or Queen.

B．They don’t like to be accompanied by their parents.

C．They don’t want to depend on their parents.

D．They will part with their friends in a short time.

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!

There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.

High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It's to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.

At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.

High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat.

But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.

The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.

If you like the idea of a prom, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?

What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?

A．A dancing competition.         B.A party held to celebrate graduation.

C．A fashion show.               D．An election.

Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?

A．Renting a ballroom.           B．Taking a cruise boat.

C．Holding it in the school gym.     D．Wearing formal dresses.

Which of the following clearly indicates that prom is very important to students?

A．They take pictures at the prom.   B．They wear formal clothes or special clothes.

C．Music is played at the prom.     D．Teachers and parents attend it.

Why do some students attend the prom with their friends?

A．They want to be elected by their friends us the Prom King or Queen.

B．They don’t like to be accompanied by their parents.

C．They don’t want to depend on their parents.

D．They will part with their friends in a short time.

Why is the prom so important to students?

A．They have chances to be elected as the Prom King or Queen.

B．They can be relieved from the study pressure.

C．They are going to say goodbye to their friends.

D. The prom is to mark the graduation and after it they will be independent.

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have party to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time when kids turn into young men and women. After the party, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they will no longer depend on their parents as before.
As the party, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common party activities include dining, dancing, the crowing(加冕)of a ball king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class party through the four years of their high school.
High schools in or near large cities may rent big rooms at expensive hotels or，to be unusual, on a pleasure boat．But often costs are out by simply using the school gym．Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special．The music played at the party will be the most popular kinds，like rock and hip-hop．
Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the party，but others like to go with friends，to whom they are soon going to say goodbye．
【小题1】The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to         ．

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!

There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.

High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It's to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.

At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.

High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat.

But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.

The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair takes very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.

If you like the idea of a prom, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?

1.What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?

A．a dancing competition.  B. a party held to celebrate graduation.

C．a fashion show.         D. an election.

2.Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?

A．renting a ballroom               B．taking a cruise boat

C．holding it in the school gym          D．wearing formal dresses

3.Which of the following clearly indicates that prom is very important to students?

A．They take pictures at the prom. B．They wear formal clothes or special clothes.

C．Music is played at the prom.   D．Teachers and parents attend it.

4.Why do some students attend the prom with their friends?

A．They want to be elected by their friends us the Prom King or Queen.

B．They don’t like to be accompanied by their parents.

C．They don’t want to depend on their parents.

D．They will part with their friends in a short time.

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourselves!

There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.

High school students in western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have party to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time when kids turn into young men and women. After the party, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they will no longer depend on their parents as before.

As the party, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common party activities include dining, dancing, the crowing(加冕)of a ball king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class party through the four years of their high school.

High schools in or near large cities may rent big rooms at expensive hotels or，to be unusual, on a pleasure boat．But often costs are out by simply using the school gym．Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special．The music played at the party will be the most popular kinds，like rock and hip-hop．

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the party，but others like to go with friends，to whom they are soon going to say goodbye．

1.The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to         ．

2.What does the party mean, for western high school students that are about to graduate?

3.What does the underlined word“mark”in Paragraph 3 mean?

4.From the fourth paragraph，we can infer that        .

5.All the following statements are true EXCEPT that     .

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have party to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time when kids turn into young men and women. After the party, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they will no longer depend on their parents as before.
As the party, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common party activities include dining, dancing, the crowing(加冕)of a ball king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class party through the four years of their high school.
High schools in or near large cities may rent big rooms at expensive hotels or，to be unusual, on a pleasure boat.But often costs are out by simply using the school gym.Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special.The music played at the party will be the most popular kinds，like rock and hip-hop.
Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the party，but others like to go with friends，to whom they are soon going to say goodbye.

1. 1.

   The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to         .

   1. A.
      tell an interesting experience of high school students
   2. B.
      tell how the western students spend the last days of high school
   3. C.
      introduce several ways of the western students’ killing time
   4. D.
      tell how western high school students usually celebrate graduation
2. 2.

   What does the party mean, for western high school students that are about to graduate?

   1. A.
      They are adults and will not depend on parents.
   2. B.
      These teenagers can find a job to support themselves.
   3. C.
      They have grown up and need friends’ help.
   4. D.
      They have finished high school and will go to college.
3. 3.

   What does the underlined word“mark”in Paragraph 3 mean?

   1. A.
      Remember
   2. B.
      Show
   3. C.
      Sign
   4. D.
      Celebrate.
4. 4.

   From the fourth paragraph，we can infer that        .

   1. A.
      the party is very interesting
   2. B.
      graduates pay much attention to the party
   3. C.
      boys wear as usual to attend the party
   4. D.
      girls like to make themselves beautiful at all hours
5. 5.

   All the following statements are true EXCEPT that     .

   1. A.
      generally speaking，students will receive 12 years’ formal education before going to college
   2. B.
      girls wear formal dresses or dress in shiny or brightly colored materials in order to be noticed
   3. C.
      using the school gym is cheaper and students don’t need to make a lot of effort
   4. D.
      sometimes teachers and parents are also invited to the parties

    When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourself.

There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.

High school students in western countries as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.

At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and wear ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning(加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.

High schooling in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat.(游船).

But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of efforts to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds like rock and hip-hop.

The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other celebrate their election.

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.

If you like the idea of a prom, why don’t you and your classmates organize one for your graduation

1. What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?

  A. A dancing competition           B. A party held to celebrate graduation

  C. A fashion show                 D. An election

1. Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?

   A. Renting a ballroom              B. Taking a cruise boat

  C. Holding it in the school gym      D. Wearing formal dresses

2. Which of the following clearly indicates that the prom is very important to students?

  A. They take pictures at the prom

 B. They wear formal clothes or special clothes

 C. Music is played at the prom

 D. Teachers and parents attend it

3. Why do some students attend the prom with their friends?

  A. They want to be elected by their friends as the Prom King or Queen

 B. They don’t like to be accompanied by their parents

 C. They don’t want to depend on their parents

  D. They will part with their friends in a short time

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!

There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.

High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It's to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.

At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.

High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat (游船).

But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.

The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.

If you like the idea of a prom, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?

1．What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?

      A．A dancing competition.                         B．A party held to celebrate graduation.

      C．A fashion show.                                   D．An election.

2．Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?

      A．Renting a ballroom.                              B．Taking a cruise boat.

      C．Holding it in the school gym.                 D．Wearing formal dresses.

3．Which of the following clearly indicates that prom is very important to students?

A．They take pictures at the prom.

B．They wear formal clothes or special clothes.

C．Music is played at the prom.

D．Teachers and parents attend it.

4．Why do some students attend the prom with their friends?

      A．They want to be elected by their friends us the Prom King or Queen.

      B．They don’t like to be accompanied by their parents.

      C．They don’t want to depend on their parents.

      D．They will part with their friends in a short time.

5．Why is the prom so important to students?

      A．They have chances to be elected as the Prom King or Queen.

      B．They can be relieved from the study pressure.

      C．They are going to say goodbye to their friends.

       D．The prom is to mark the graduation and after it they will independent.

When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!

At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.

Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.

High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat.

But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.

The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.

Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.

       If you like the idea of a prom, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?

61．What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?

       A．A dancing competition.                        B．A party held to celebrate graduation.

       C．A fashion show.                                 D．An election.

62．Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?

       A．Renting a ballroom.                             B．Taking a cruise boat.

       C．Holding it in the school gym.                D．Wearing formal dresses.

63．Which of the following clearly indicates that prom is very important to students?

       A．They take pictures at the prom.

       B．They wear formal clothes or special clothes.

       C．Music is played at the prom.

       D．Teachers and parents attend it.

64．Why do some students attend the prom with their friends?

       A．They want to be elected by their friends us the Prom King or Queen.

       B．They don’t like to be accompanied by their parents.

       C．They don’t want to depend on their parents.

       D．They will part with their friends in a short time.

65．Why is the prom so important to students?

       A．They have chances to be elected as the Prom King or Queen.

       B．They can be relieved from the study pressure.

       C．They are going to say goodbye to their friends.

       D. The prom is to mark the graduation and after it they will be independent.