Step 1 速读——整体理解文意
Ⅰ. 明文章大意
What's the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of taking courses.
B. Why Adam joined a volunteer club.
C. How Adam dealt with the freshman challenge.
D. Adam was worried about his advanced course.
Ⅱ. 悉篇章结构
The Freshman Challenge
Para.1 As a freshman at senior high school
Para.2 1. ______
Para.3 2. ______
Para.4 3. ______
Step 2 细读——深度获取细节
1. How did Adam feel at the beginning of his senior high?
A. Excited. B. Interested. C. Confused. D. Worried.
2. What is the function of paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the topic. B. To arouse the interest of readers.
C. To stress the importance of challenge. D. To open a new stage for high school.
3. Why was Adam refused to join the football team?
A. Because he was short. B. Because he had too many things to do.
C. Because he didn't play well enough. D. Because he didn't play hard.
4. What does the phrase "advanced course" refer to in the last paragraph?
A. Advanced maths. B. Advanced literature.
C. Advanced physics. D. Advanced chemistry.
5. What kind of person is Adam?
A. Brave and well-prepared. B. Negative and silly.
C. Active and shy. D. Gentle and patient.