In Germany there are different kinds of high schools. Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.
Short days
Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at about 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.
Formal setting
In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie（德语，您）” when talking to teachers.
Getting to school
Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.
Private clubs
In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, choir, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.
Different states, different schools
Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.
【小题1】For high school students in Germany, which is NOT the common transport to school?

A．School buses.	B．Parents’ cars.
C．Public transport.	D．Students’ bicycles.

【小题2】In Paragraph 3,the underlined word “respected” can be best translated into __________.

A．受人尊敬的

B．令人害怕的

C．高收入的

D．有权势的

【小题3】From the passage, we can learn that in Germany _______.

A．all kinds of high schools are for college

B．age is not important for attending schools

C．students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00 a. m .to 3:30 p.m.

D．students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves

Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.

The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”

This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!

The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I’m shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”

When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.

The third question is about vocabulary. Olive, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I wrote them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”

Try to remember eight or nine words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?

1.How many basic questions do the students often ask?

A. Two.       B. Three.       C. Four.           D. Five.

2. What should you do if you are shy to speak English?

A. Watch English films.

B. Write down the words first.

C. Listen to real English songs.

D. Take a deep breath and smile before you begin?

3.What is Oliver’s problem?

A. He’s too shy to talk with others.

B. He’s not able to count English words.

C. He can’t remember new words.

D. He doesn’t know what real English is.

4. What’s the best title of this passage?

A. How to learn English

B. Talking about English films

C. Advice about English writing

D. The way of beginning an English conversation

 

My problems started after I went to a boar ding school. I was only 14, and at first I missed my family a lot. I often called them and cried on the phone. But after two weeks, I found I enjoyed being with my classmates at school.
I had many friends who were boys. I thought of them as my best friends - but only friends. I never guessed my friendships with boys would become a problem.
Then, three months later, my friends told me that some teachers and girls said I was hanging out with boys all day long in order to get attention from them. Seven months after that, the head teacher Mr. Wang asked the class to choose some students to join the Student Union. I thought I could win for I was doing well in school. I'd already won prizes for the best math and English exams. A week later, the list came out and it didn't include me. I was sad.
Mr. Wang came to me and sai d, "Don't be sad. I know you're excellent! Maybe
you're a little distant from the girls in our class. They don't know much about you, so some of them didn't choose you. It doesn't matter. Do your best to get along well with everyone and I think you'll make it next time."
【小题1】What was the writer's problem when she first entered the boarding school?

A．She didn't like her new school.

B．She didn't get along well with her classmates.

C．She missed her family very m uch.

D．She didn't like her new teacher.

【小题2】Many of the writer's friends in her new school were _______.

A．teachers

B．boys

C．girls

D．women

【小题3】Why did the writer fail to join the Student Union?

A．Her teachers didn't like her.

B．She was a poor student.

C．Some girls didn't choose her.

D．She likes showing off herself.

【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

A．The writer won prizes for the best science and English exams.

B．The writer didn't realize that her friendships with boys would cause problems.

C．The writer was sad because she failed to join the Student Union.

D．The teacher thought she was an excellent student

Free Activities This Weekend
An Open-air Craft(工艺)Market in Front of the City Hall Sunday from8:30A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Need to buy a present? Find bamboo toys, paper flowers, paper umbrellas, model cars and more! Food from around the world, too!	City Museum Travel Movies Meeting Room Sat.& Sun. at 2:30 P.M. Do you want to travel but don’t have enough money? See movies on Japan, Italy, America, England, Russia, and Australia. There are only 80 seats, so come early.	Autumn Fashion Show Golden Shopping Center Sunday at 3:00 P.M. Men’s and women’s autumn clothes. See 25 handsome and pretty models show the latest fashions. All clothing will be on sale after the show for under ￥100.
Pop Concert at Yunhai Square Saturday from 9:00 P.M. to midnight Five groups of college students are going to play the guitar and sing pop songs. Bring your own food and drink.	Library Lecture(讲座) City Library Hall Saturday at 10:00 A.M. How to find the job that you really want! Two-hour lecture. Advice on choosing and getting the right job for you. Coke and sandwiches are sold.

 
【小题1】There are           activities that people can do indoors.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

【小题2】People can taste food from different countries           .

A．at Yunhai Square	B．in the City Library Hall
C．in the City Museum	D．in front of the City Hall

【小题3】If someone wants to find a right job, he should           .

A．listen to the lecture	B．buy presents
C．bring food and drink	D．go to the fashion show

【小题4】Mr.Lee wants to take two shirts for her wife after the fashion show, he needs to pay    .

A．more than 200 yuan	B．at least 300 yuan
C．less than 200 yuan	D．nothing at all

【小题5】If people want to get some information about some foreign countries, they can        .

A．see the movies	B．go to the pop concert
C．see the fashion show	D．go to the library lecture

补全对话(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)   根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A: Hello, Ann .  __1.____              B: Because I walk to school today.

A:        2.                       B: By bike. _____3._____

A: I’m sorry to hear that. ___4.__ _      B: All of them live near our school, so they usually walk.

A: __________5._____ _              B: By bus

A: Does anybody come by car?            B: No, I don’t think so.

A: How do you usually come to school? B: Sometimes I walk to school. C: How do your classmates come to school? D: Why are you looking so tired? E: But something is wrong with me today. F: What about other students in your school? G: Do they go to school by bus?