Unit 1 Section Ⅲ Developing ideas & Presenting ideas-【精讲精练】2023-2024学年高中英语必修第一册外研版（课时作业）

Ⅰ.阅读理解

It is said that a person's high school years are some of the most important they will experience，and are often seen as a critical and life­shaping time.I coudn't agree more.

My high school life has been filled with many ups and downs, whether it was social or academic.Even though my current high school was not my first choice, I never regretted attending Southside High School.“Since you have chosen it, then it is the best for you，” said my parents.

Up until the junior year I did not realize my capabilities (能力) as a student.Being in the IB Program, I was told that my junior year would be the toughest in all the years of high school.With this “little” piece of information, I walked into my junior year, scared of my grades.As weeks went by, I started to believe that the junior year was not as hard as everyone had said, but I was wrong.My grades were rapidly declining (下降) and by the end of the first term I had had five Cs in seven of my classes! I could not believe it — I did not want to believe it.I tried my best to get my grades up myself without any help from anyone, but my pride just made my grades worse.And I had to miss out on one of the most important speech and debate competitions all year：States.I was heartbroken.I realized that I could not survive my junior year on my own, so I had to get help fast.

Once I got a tutor, my grades went from Cs, Ds, and even some Fs, to nothing but As and Bs.I slowly started to gain my confidence back in all of my classes and even myself.By the time the third and fourth quarter came around, I had been on the honor roll twice, and I was receiving awards from speeches and debates, tennis and school.

Southside has taught me to always keep my head up and never give up on myself no matter what life throws at me.I am proud to be a Southside Tiger.

[语篇解读]　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者步入高中后从成绩不好到成绩优秀的过程，感悟到要勇敢面对挑战的道理。

1．What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．The writer always thought Southside High School was the best.

B．The writer's parents persuaded her into attending Southside High School.

C．The writer has met many challenges since she attended high school.

D．Life has become easier since the writer came to Southside High School.

解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“My high school life has been filled with many ups and downs, whether it was social or academic.”可知，无论是社会活动还是学业，“我”的高中生活都充满了起伏，所以自从上高中以来“我”面临了很多挑战，故选C。

答案　C

2．How did the writer feel when she walked into her junior year?

A．Excited.　　 B．Worried.

C．Curious.  D．Uninterested.

解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I walked into my junior year, scared of my grades.”可知，当作者进入高中时，非常害怕自己的成绩，所以是担忧的，故选B。

答案　B

3．Why was the writer's study worse and worse?

A．Because she didn't work hard enough.

B．Because she didn't ask others for help because of pride.

C．Because she missed many important speeches.

D．Because no one would like to help her.

解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I tried my best to get my grades up myself without any help from anyone, but my pride just made my grades worse.”可知，作者尽全力提高成绩，不寻求任何人的帮助，但是这种骄傲让作者的成绩更差了，故选B。

答案　B

4．What important lesson has the writer learned at Southside High School?

A．Students should face challenges bravely.

B．Students should be careful in choosing school.

C．Students should be proud of their school.

D．Students should better learn about life.

解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Southside has taught me to always keep my head up and never give up on myself no matter what life throws at me.”可知，作者学到了无论生活发生了什么，都要抬起头，永远不放弃自己，所以要勇敢地面对挑战，故选A。

答案　A

B

In America, 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 one as well.To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.

Even though they've done this already in the middle school, it's still important 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 not 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 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.

[语篇解读]　本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了让高中新生尽快适应高中生活的几点建议。

5．According to the text, most students feel          when entering the high school.

A．excited  B．nervous

C．lonely  D．disappointed

解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school.”可知，大多数学生对进入高中感到紧张焦虑。

答案　B

6．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 welcome sports fans.

C．Summer activities begin before school starts.

D．The school office can help new students join school clubs.

解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports.”可知，学校为学生提供参加俱乐部和体育活动的机会。

答案　D

7．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.

解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year.”可知，大多数学校在八年级结束时带学生参观高中。