【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 nce, chess, photography, munity 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 (申請(qǐng)). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them. What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.55．According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school. A. excited B. nervous C. lonely D. disappointed56．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 clubs in high school only wele sports fans.C. Summer activities begin before school starts.D. School officers can help new students join school clubs.57．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 beginning of the new term in the high school.D. At the end of their eighth grade year58．What is the purpose of this text? A. To tell the new students how to learn in high schoolB. To introduce new schools.C. To give the teachers some advice.D. To give advice to new high school students.C Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more. There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live. When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car. There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (雙人單車), now is your chance, because they have those too. A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.59．You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________. A. you will break the traffic rules B. you will cause much noiseC. you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well D. you can’t drive into some parks60．The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________. A. you can take photos of animals B. it is a cheap way of travelingC. you can get a clearer sight of animals D. it is a good way to do sunbathing61．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. How to hire bikes on Gold Coast. B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores.C. What bikes are the most popular. D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.62．What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast? A. He supports it very much. B. He thinks it’s a personal choice.C. He doesn’t like this way of traveling. D. He thinks it’s only good for adults.DThe 2008National Teacher of the Year gave its prize to Michael Geisen, an American science teacher, who is thirtyfive years old and a forester（護(hù)林員）.But he decided he would rather work with growing minds than with growing trees.Seven years ago, Michael Geisen got master’s degree in teaching and a job at a middle school. He brought new energy to the science department there. He created school projects, and got parents’ support in their children’s work. He always tried to be creative with each activity, and he didn’t like using textbooks much. One girl in his class said he could probably make it interesting to watch grass grow. During lunch, his students e to his room to talk。 get help, visit his turtle（海龜）and sometimes join him in playing the guitar. He writes songs and develops games about science. He says one of his goals as a teacher is to create people who will continue to learn throughout their lives.The National Teacher of the Year is a professional award（獎(jiǎng)）in the United States. The program began in 1952. Each state chooses one teacher as the winner of the state teachers of the year. President George Bush honored top teachers at the White House. He said that in Michael Geisen’s first two years as head of the school science department, students of his school got high scores on a state science test, and they were still improving.At the White House, Michael Geisen said that students are born to be creative, curious and alive, so we need to really encourage students’ creativity and their desire to learn useful skills to face the future world. Our job is to educate the entire child.