Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
In the US, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their new school.
Even though they've already done this in the middle school, they still need to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman（新生）speech for parents and students before the first year begins.
Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school.
One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications（申请）. The school office will have a list of activities and information on how to join them.
What's more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can turn to some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.
1. According to the passage, most students feel when entering the high school.
A. excited
B. nervous
C. lonely
D. disappointed
2. When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?
A. Before the eighth grade year starts.
B. Right after the high school year starts.
C. At the end of their eighth grade year.
D. At the beginning of the new term in the high school.
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?
A. There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.
B. The school sports clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.
C. Summer activities begin before school starts.
D. The school clubs office can help new students join school clubs.
4. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To tell the new students how to learn in high school.
B. To introduce new schools.
C. To give advice to new high school students.
D. To introduce teachers some advice.

B
Where in the classroom do you prefer to sit, and why? Scientists have discovered that seating preference not only shows students' personalities, but has a great influence on their school performance. Generally speaking, students show different attitudes towards where they sit. Based on the research, scientists have developed a funnel-like（像漏斗的）model of "learning zones" to see the relationship between seating and active learning.
According to the model, the mouth of the funnel(A) is the best position for learning. Students in this front area prove to be the most active learners. They show a greater desire（渴求）for learning, which leads them to focus better and take a more active part than the rest of the class. Those in the neck of the funnel (B) don't pay the same close attention, but they ask a lot of questions, partly because of the added confidence they feel in a safe zone with others around them. Less desirable is the area "outside the funnel"(C, D), which refers to the side and the back rows, where students take a less active part in classroom activities and find it hard to focus their attention, falling asleep at times.
Studies about learning zones suggest that a change in traditional seating plans can benefit students. In fact, a growing number of teachers have begun less traditional seating plans, such as "U-Type". There are no side and back areas in "U-Type", so teachers can expect their students to take part in activities more actively and increase student teacher interaction（互动）.
5. According to scientists, what influences students' learning greatly?
A. The number of students.
B. The time of class.
C. Seating positions.
D. The size of the classroom.
6. Which of the following is the most proper area for learning?
A. Area A.
B. Area B.
C. Area C.
D. Area D.
7. It turns out that students sitting in Area B .
A. sometimes fall asleep
B. feel safe and confident
C. seldom ask their teachers questions
D. try to avoid looking directly at the teacher
8. Where is the passage probably taken from?
A. A life newspaper.
B. An advertisement.
C. An education magazine.
D. A science textbook.