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Life at an American high school is an interesting and exciting learning experience.High school in America is not just a place for studying some subjects.It is also an important social centre, where students can develop other interests and talents①.
The high school course is divided into② four years.A school year is divided into two semesters③, the first of which is September through December, and the second January through May. American students have a LONG summer vacation④! School usually starts at about 8:00 am, and ends at about 3:00 pm.There's no class on Saturday.
①talent n.天赋;才能
②be divided into 被分成……
③semester n.学期
④vacation n.假期
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Each student in the school has their own locker for books and personal items. This convenience⑤ saves students from carrying textbooks, and allows students a small space they can decorate with⑥ posters and favorite objects.
When the school day ends, some students go home, but many still stay at school for afterschool activities.There are many activities to take part in and clubs to join.With the headmaster's agreement, students can start any kind of club that is educational and fun.
⑤convenience n.方便;便利的用具
⑥decorate with 用……装饰
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American high school students like to be “popular”.This means being a good student, being active in the community⑦ and being wellliked by others.Popular students are elected to take part in the Students' Union.
Most American high school students have a parttime job during the school year and a fulltime job during the summer holiday.Parents also encourage⑧ their children to work because it's part of growing up and becoming more responsible⑨ and more independent.
⑦community n.社区;共同体
⑧encourage v.鼓励
⑨responsible adj. 负责的
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美国的高中
在美国上高中是一种有趣且令人兴奋的学习经历。美国的高中不只是学习课程的地方,它也是一个很重要的社会活动中心,在这里学生们可以发展其他兴趣爱好和才艺特长。
高中的课程分为四个学年。一学年分为两个学期,第一学期从9月份到12月份,第二学期从1月份到5月份。美国学生的暑假非常长!学校通常是早上八点上课,下午三点放学。周末不上课。
每个学生在学校都有自己的储物柜,方便他们存放书本和私人物品。这方便了学生们不用带课本,而且还能有个小小的空间,可以装点海报及心爱之物。
放学之后,有一些学生回家,但更多的学生仍然留在学校参