Question

【题目】 Do you want to know how busy students are in the United States?

Well, we are always busy. We have a lot of homework, but not as much as Chinese students. But we are not just busy working on our studies. As the saying goes, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." First, we have after-school clubs. We finish school early, around 2：40 pm. Then we go to our clubs from 3 pm to 4 pm. There are several kinds of clubs, such as those for arts, sports and culture. I love after-school clubs because I can learn and make friends. Another kind of common after-school activity is playing on school sports teams. These teams train hard so they can win games against other teams during the competitive season.

I have a friend who is on a girls’ basketball team. It is basketball season now, so she trains every day after school from 3 pm to 8 pm. There is just a one-hour break. The school bands rehearsal（排练）is also held after school.

I am in a school band. We rehearse once a week every Monday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Finally, a lot of us do volunteer work on the weekends. We need 15 to 20 volunteer hours each semester in order to graduate. I often go to the food bank, which is a food donation organization, to work as a volunteer. I’m usually pretty tired after I finish volunteering each week. The work is sometimes boring, but I know I’m working for the good of society. So I enjoy it.

【1】Why does the author like after-school clubs?

A.Because she finishes school early.

B.Because there are different kinds of clubs.

C.Because she enjoys learning and talking with others.

D.Because she doesn’t have anything better to do.

【2】School sports teams train students hard to ________

A.keep them busy after school

B.help them socialize with each other

C.win games during the competitive season

D.help them get scholarships

【3】Which after-school activity is necessary for graduation?

A.Arts club.B.Sports team.C.School band.D.Volunteer activity.

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A.American students learn more than Chinese students.

B.There are better after-school activities in the US than in China.

C.School activities are popular in the world.

D.American students are busy with activities after school.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】C

【3】D

【4】D

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国学生参加课外活动的相关情况。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二段“I love after-school clubs because I can learn and make friends”可知，作者喜欢课外活动的原因是能够学习和交朋友。故选C。

【2】细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“These teams train hard so they can win games against other teams during the competitive season”可知，校运动队刻苦训练，以便在竞争激烈的赛季中战胜其他队伍。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据最后一段“We need 15 to 20 volunteer hours each semester in order to graduate”可知，美国学生每学期需要完成15至20学时的志愿活动才能毕业。故选D。

【4】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍的是美国学生经常参加课外活动。故选D。