文档介绍：临沂市高一上期中)英语试题
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高一上 英 语
第二局部：阅读理解〔共两节，总分值40分〕
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On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said,“You’re nervous and that’s okay. Everyone is afraid of high school.〞 I denied(否认) it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fears, even my closest friends.
On the first day I was late for every class and was often lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn't figure out(弄明白). Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn’t think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right.
Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.
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Since then, I’ve been elected vice monitor of my class, which wasn’t much of a victory because only three people ran for the four positions.
It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some out-of-class activities because you’ll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best.
Most important of all, be who you are, whether you’re a“fool〞, an athlete, or a lower grader. Don’t try to pretend to be someone you’re not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.
24. Which of the following is the main reason for the author’s fear on his first day?
A. He was not familiar〔熟悉的) with the new surroundings〔环境).
B. He was unable to work out a puzzle.
C. Hi