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You’ve just finished with middle school and you may start wondering, “What is high school like? Is high school a lot  32  middle school? Is it going to be hard to start out in a new place?"

Most high schools in America hold a freshman class  33  school actually starts. When you talk to people in the freshman class, you  34  that a lot of them are feeling just like you are, excited, maybe  35  afraid. Talking about a question of common interest with your classmates could start a new   36  .

The work in high school builds on what you  37  in middle school, and gives you more knowledge of many subjects. So you  38  feel that it’s a bit more challenging. But these challenges can make you feel   39  . And there are many resources (资源）to use if you feel that the work is too much.

At the beginning of high school, you’ll get to know it has more activities than middle school, such as clubs, music groups, and sports teams. These activities may      40  before or after school, or during your free time. 41  this, time management is an important skill in your 42  year.

Middle school teaches you the 43  of study and social skills while high school gives you the chance to learn 44  to be more independent (独立的).It’s all right if you’re nervous 45  . Just be patient and keep  46  . Once you’ve got used to your new independence, you can go farther than you ever imagined.

小题1:A. the same as       B. different from      C. helpful to

小题2:A. before           B. after              C. since

小题3:   A. found           B. will find           C. have found

小题4:   A. too             B. so                C. a little

小题5:   A. hobby           B. friendship         C. topic

小题6:A. are learning      B. will learn          C. have learned

小题7:A. have to          B. should            C. may

小题8:A. more bored       B. less bored         C. less excited

小题9:A. take part         B. take up           C. take place

小题10:A. Because of       B. Thanks to         C. Instead of

小题11:A. first             B. second           C. third

小题12:A. aims           B. pleasure           C. ways

小题13:A. what           B. how              C. whether

小题14:A. at first          B. at last            C. at that moment

小题15:A. doing           B. studying           C. trying