While good grades and test are the basic requirements for getting into college, after-school activities are becoming more important in the college selection process in the US. As entrance into college has become more difficult, colleges have looked more at what skills you have. Taking part in after-school activities is a great way to succeed in school.

High School Clubs

Most high schools have a lot of clubs and activities, so it is easy to find something that you are interested in. Colleges look for students who will also be active other than test scores. There are many clubs in school, such as the drama club and a book club. You may even be able to find a club related to a job, such as Future Teachers of America.

High School Sports

If you want to go to college and want to take part in sports at a college level, then this fact just might give you a chance. It is generally a good idea to focus on one single sport. If you plan on sports opening college doors and leading to college scholarships, it would be better if you decide which sport to do. In this way, you will have enough time to build their skills.

High School Publications(出版物)

Another smart way to be active in high school and show colleges that you are interested in activities more than academics(学术) is to be a part of their school’s newspaper or magazine. There may be an actual class you can join or you may join a club. Being in high school publications can be very helpful, particularly if you want to major(主修) in English or in education in college.

1.After-school activities include all of the following except ________.

A. joining a club B. doing a part-time job

C. taking part in sports D. working on school’s newspaper or magazine

2.Being a club member may help students ________.

A. improve their EnglishB.get higher scores in subjects

B. make more good friends D.know something about jobs

3.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A. the US colleges like good grades and test better

B. the US colleges consider it important to be good at sports

C. you should be a part of school’s newspaper or magazine

D. you have to find a club to join in high schools in the US

4.Which of the following students will get useful information from this passage?

A. Sarah is thinking about starting her own business after graduation.

B. Ann likes writing and she would like to choose English as her major in college.

C. Leon is interested in acting and he wants to join the school’s drama club.

D. Chris has difficulty in getting along with the other members in the basketball team.

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