City CollegeADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAll high sc...

City College

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All high school graduates and anyone 18 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma, are suitable for admission. Individuals under the age of 18 who possess a high school diploma are also suitable for admission.

HOW TO ENROLL IN CREDIT COURSES

New and readmitted students must complete and hand in a credit admissions application form available online at www.ccsf.edu.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

● Learn about your skill level in English and Math through our assessment service;

● Attend an orientation (新生报到会) to hear about support services;

● Meet with a counselor (adviser) to select your courses;

● Find out if you are required for attending the entrance examinations.

HOW TO ENROLL IN NONCREDIT COURSES

Courses in Noncredit Programs are free of charge (no enrollment fee). For information on how to enroll in noncredit courses, click here.

PARKING

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use public transit. Click here for Parking Regulations.

SERVICES

City College services include a bookstore, cafeteria, health center, tutoring center, career and transfer center, counseling, financial aid, library, learning resource center, student government offices, campus police, disabled students programs and more.

1.Which kind of the following people could not be admitted into City College?

A.A high school graduate.

B.An adult without a high school diploma.

C.A sixteen boy without a high school diploma.

D.Anyone who possesses a high school diploma.

2.What do we know about the entrance examinations from the passage?

A.All new and readmitted students must take the examinations.

B.Those who are poor in English and Math must take the entrance examinations.

C.Not all the new students are required to take the entrance examinations.

D.The entrance examinations are free of charge.

3.Where can this passage be found?

A.On an education website. B.In a newspaper advertisement.

C.In a tour guide. D.In a college news report.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

City College

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All high school graduates and anyone 18 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma, are suitable for admission. Individuals under the age of 18 who possess a high school diploma are also suitable for admission.

HOW TO ENROLL IN CREDIT COURSES

New and readmitted students must complete and hand in a credit admissions application form available online at www.ccsf.edu.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

Learn about your skill level in English and Math through our assessment service;

Attend an orientation (新生报到会) to hear about support services

Meet with a counselor (adviser) to select your courses;

Find out if you are required for attending the entrance examinations.

HOW TO ENROLL IN NONCREDIT COURSES

Courses in Noncredit Programs are free of charge (no enrollment fee). For information on how to enroll in noncredit courses, click here.

PARKING

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use public transit. Click here for Parking Regulations.

SERVICES

City College services include a bookstore, cafeteria, health center, tutoring center, career and transfer center, counseling, financial aid, library, learning resource center, student government offices, campus police, disabled students programs and more.

1.Which kind of the following people could not be admitted to City College?

A. A high school graduate

B. An adult without a high school diploma

C. Anyone who possesses a high school diploma

D. A sixteen boy without a high school diploma

2.What do we know about the entrance examinations from the passage?

A. All new and readmitted students must take the examinations.

B. Those who are poor in English and Math must take the entrance examinations.

C. Not all the new students are required to take the entrance examinations.

D. The entrance examinations are free of charge.

3.Where can this passage be found?

A. In a college news report　　 B. In a newspaper advertisement

C. In a tour guide　　 D. On an education website

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

In Washington, DC, only 69 percent of public school students graduate from high school on time. Many factors influence that low rate. One of the most important ones is whether the people around the students expect them to succeed.

So, for the past 40 years, a DC organisation has stepped in to give around 10,000 students the support and positive environment they need to thrive (茁壮成长). This organisation, called Higher Achievement, provides students with a welcoming space, help with class work, and caring teachers. More than 95 percent of students who complete Higher Achievement graduate from high school on time.

Katherine Roboff is the group’s executive director in the DC area. She gives several reasons for the group’s success. One is timing. Higher Achievement does not work with students who are already in high school. It works with students in middle school. They start High Achievement at fifth or sixth grade—in the US, that is usually age 11 or 12.

Roboff says research shows that if students are doing well academically in eighth grade—around age 13—they will have a greater chance of graduating from high school and going to college. In other words, what happens in middle school has a huge impact. The years between ages 10 and 13 may affect a student’s future more than anything that happens academically in high school.

Roboff explains that students participate in Higher Achievement after school and during the summer, when public schools take a break of about two months. High Achievement students do homework, have community meetings, and work one-on-one with a mentor (导师).

“The purpose of the programme is to help them use those after school and summer hours to become better prepared academically and to develop their leadership skills and confidence so that by the time they get into eighth grade they are ready to get into some of the top high school.”

1.A little more than 30% of public school students in the US ______.

A. drop out of school

B. work hard at their lessons

C. can’t finish school on time

D. are expected to graduate from high school

2.What can we infer from the second paragraph?

A. Higher Achievement is a great success.

B. Higher Achievement works with college students.

C. Many students have doubts about the organisation.

D. Higher Achievement has spread throughout the US.

3.If students are doing well academically in eighth grade, ______.

A. they are certain to go to college

B. they are to succeed when they grow up

C. they don’t need any help in their studies

D. they are more likely to finish high school on time

4.What is the main aim of Higher Achievement?

A. To offer students advice.

B. To help student get into top schools.

C. To teach students how to behave at school.

D. To provide students with different activities.

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Mrs. Obama spoke to the graduates of Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Saturday in her only high school commencement (毕业典礼) speech this year. The ceremony took place in the gymnasium of Tennessee State University.

The first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her time in college focusing on academic achievements. While her success in college and law school led to a high­profile job, she said, she ended up leaving to focus on public service. “My message to you today is that don't waste a minute living someone else's dream,” she said. “It takes lots of real work to discover what brings you joy and you won't find what you love simply by checking mailboxes or surfing the Internet.”

She said MLK reminded her of her own high school experience in Chicago.“My No.1 goal was to go to a high school that would push me and challenge me,” she said. “I wanted to go somewhere that would celebrate achievements.” “Unfortunately, schools like this don't exist for every kid,” she said. “You are blessed.”

The first lady told the graduates that failure may be a part of their college careers, and that how they respond to difficulties determines what they will become. “That's when you find out what you're really made of in those hard times,” she said. “But you can only do that if you're willing to put yourself in a position where you might fail. Overcoming difficulties has been a mark of many great people,” she said. “Oprah Winfrey was demoted(降职) from her first job as a news reporter, and now she doesn't even need a last name,” she said of media giant Oprah Winfrey. “And then there's this guy Barack Obama. I could take up a whole afternoon talking about his failures. He lost his first race for Congress,” the first lady joked, “and now he gets to call himself my husband.”

1.When choosing her high school, Mrs Obama 　　　　　　　　 .

A. wanted to study law

B. was pushed to make a choice

C. failed to find an ideal school

D. was willing to meet challenges

2.By mentioning Oprah's example, Mrs Obama wanted to tell the graduates 　　　　　　　　 .

A. to be brave enough to risk failing

B. to work hard to get promoted

C. to start as a news reporter

D. not to waste time doing what they dislike

3.Where can you probably find this text?

A. In a news report.

B. In a politics book.

C. In a graduation paper.

D. On Mrs Obama's blog.

4.What do we know about Mrs Obama from the text?

A. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University.

B. This is the first time she has given a speech to graduates.

C. She complained about her school life in her speech.

D. She is enthusiastic about public service.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Alabama
Students in Alabama take the Alabama High School Graduation Exam, which consists of multiple-choice questions. In the classroom, Alabama high school students must prove specific skills in English and take certain math classes.
Among the 2013 U.S. News Best High Schools in Alabama, two were awarded gold medals, 16 received silver medals and 72 were considered bronze medal schools. One of the gold medal schools, Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, lies about 90 miles south of Birmingham in the state capital of Montgomery, within the Montgomery County School District.
Alaska
To graduate, Alaska high school students must get at least 21 credits, including a half credit in Alaska history. Alaska judges students from the third grade through senior grades. Students first take the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Examination at the tenth grade. It includes math, reading and writing skills.
10 schools were awarded silver medals and 21 received bronze medals among the U.S. News Best High Schools in 2013. While Alaska's capital is Juneau, several of the state's Best High Schools are in or near Anchorage, in the Anchorage School District.
Delaware
Delaware students have a high GPA（平均绩点）and 10 hours of community service. If they hand in their FAFSA（自愿联邦奖学金）by a certain date, they may get the Inspire Scholarship, which helps pay for tuition at Delaware State University. Before they go to college, however, students must pass the Delaware Student Testing Program Exams.
Among the Delaware schools in the 2013 U.S. News Best High Schools, there are three silver medal schools and four bronze medal schools. The top school in the state is Delmar Senior High School. It is part of the Delmar School District and is about 50 miles from Delaware's capital, Dover.
1.What's the passage mainly about?

A．The introduction to the Best High Schools in three states.

B．The different examinations in several high schools.

C．Scholarships in the Best High Schools in three states.

D．The things students should do before going to college.

2.It can be inferred from the text that______.

A．students with a high GPA can get the Inspire Scholarship

B．reading and writing skills are included in the tests in all the schools

C．Alabama has the most best high schools of the three states

D．at least 21 credits are needed to graduate from all the schools

3.Which of the following in TRUE according to the passage?

A．The High School Graduation Exams are multiple-choice questions.

B．Both the gold medal schools in Alabama are in its capital.

C．There were 21 silver medal schools in Alaska in all.

D．Delmar Senior High school is the best in Delaware.

4.Alaska's graduation exam is different from the others' in the aspect that______.

A．it includes all the subjects the students learn

B．it includes its own state history as well

C．it includes math, reading and writing skills

D．it includes 10 hours of community service

5.The Inspire Scholarship is a prize______.

A．that any student in gold medal schools can apply for

B．that is given to the top students in gold medal schools

C．that helps to pay for tuition at Delaware State University

D．that is very difficult to get for students in silver medal schools

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was young, I left a high-school-teaching job to go graduate school again. In one of my first classes, I studied the poetry of Thomas Eliot. I felt hopeless when my high school Webster’s Dictionary tuned silent each time I tried to look up words like “estaminet” or “juvescence”. I needed a new book the Oxford English Dictionary, whose price was $300.

On a cold night, my husband and I set out for a bookstore in Atlanta. I breathlessly asked the clerk for my book, which was kept far behind the counter, paid quickly so that I would have no time to imagine people’s thoughts that I was mad, and rushed back to our truck, carrying the great weight of Oxford English Dictionary.

Don’t get me wrong: I never turn down a trip to the library, but I know that there is something mysterious and spiritual ---to own your own good books, and to spend your earthly money on a piece of heavenly art to pass it down to future generations.

I have been the recipient of many of these passed-down books. My father worked as a plumber, who was often busy repairing things like water pipes. He never made the extravagant (奢侈的) purchases as I did, but I remember his going to the Aspen Used Book store on the weekends. He would take hundreds of used books and trade them for wonderful sets of classics. He would also go in there and come out with how-to books about fixing the leaks. He would neatly arrange the classics in our basement where I, at the age of nine or ten, would spend all summer there reading Greek and Roman myths.

One day, I’ll have to leave my library, but I’m pleased to know that my children will have all my books about Southern literature and modern poetry. They might say, “Look, Mama surely loved Flannery O’Connor.” Or “I wonder why she had three copies of T.S. Eliot: Collected Poems?”

1.Why did the author feel hopeless about her high school dictionary?

A. It was out of date and of no use.

B. It failed to cover enough words.

C. It often gave wrong explanations.

D. It couldn’t offer the exact meaning.

2.What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?

A. The Oxford English Dictionary was very popular.

B. The author felt it an adventure to buy the dictionary.

C. The author regretted buying the dictionary at first.

D. Few people would buy the Oxford English Dictionary.

3.What do we know about the author’s father?

A. He was inspired to read books by his daughter.

B. He loved books despite not being well educated.

C. He improved his professional skills through books.

D. He spent lots of his salary buying wonderful book.

4.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. Books at all costs

B. Father’s special bookstore

C. The Oxford English Dictionary

D. Studying the poetry of T.S. Eliot

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Like many other high school seniors, I eagerly anticipate life after graduation. In less than three months, my belongings will be packed up and shipped to the other side of the country.

I had never imagined, in my wildest dreams, that I would attend college in Ithaca, New York. I had had my heart set on a university in California and of majoring in English.

Nearly all of my friends are staying in state, and I remember thinking to myself, when one friend said she would be going to college in Virginia: Why would someone ever choose to move away from California?

But by a twist of fate, I received a letter from Ithaca College, inviting me to apply for a program in communications. On a while, I decided to apply. What were the chances that I would be selected as a finalist? If I hadn’t applied, I would have always regretted not trying. Yet secretly, I hoped that I wouldn’t be chosen.

But, as things turned out, I was offered one of the scholarships. I also received admission letters from the other colleges I had applied to, all of which were California schools.

As I began to weigh my options, I wrote out a pro/con (利弊) list for each of my schools. I began to realize that my reasons for wanting to go to certain schools in California were based on considerations of comfort. It would be so reassuring to be close to my family and my home.

Then I began to think about the expensive tuitions (学费) and class shortages in the California public school system. These issues were not likely to greatly improve in the next four years. Slowly, I came to the conclusion that Ithaca was the ideal choice for me – culturally, academically and financially.

Fear of the unknown should not be a reason for shying away from opportunities. It might be difficult to adapt to my new situation, but I am confident I have made the right decision.

64. What is the point of the article?

A. To introduce the advantages of studying at Ithaca College.

B. To tell readers what matters when applying to a college.

C. To share the author’s experience of choosing a college.

D. To compare the differences between Ithaca College and California schools.

65. The author decided to go to Ithaca College because ______.

A. she wasn’t accepted by any of her dream schools in California

B. she has a great interest in Ithaca College’s communications program

C. she was offered a scholarship by Ithaca College but not by colleges in California

D. she thinks that teaching and classes are better at Ithaca College than at California schools

66. Judging from the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The author had never thought of going to college in New York.

B. The author is independent and likes adventure.

C. The author believes it will be easy to adapt to college life.

D. The author applied to Ithaca College because Ithaca College is much cheaper than California      schools.

67. Judging from the article, what has the author learned from her experience?

A. That she must make good use of her time in college.

B. Not to let fear put her off something she wants.

C. That nothing we want in life can be achieved without effort.

D. Not to take any risks.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must　　　 sixty hours of service learning,　　　 they will not receive a diploma. Service learning is academic learning that also helps the community.　　　 of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student.　　　 a service experience, students must keep a journal（日志）and then write a　　　 about what they have learned.

Supporters claim that there are many　　　 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think　　　 their own interests and become　　　 of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that　　　 responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team.　　　 　 , students can explore possible careers 　　　 service learning. For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in an elementary school classroom a few afternoons each month.

　　　 there are many benefits, opponents （反对者）　　　 problems with the new requirement. First, they　　　 that the main reason students go to school is to learn core subjects and skills. Because service learning is time-consuming, students spend　　　 time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without　　　 goes against the law. By requiring service, the school takes away an individual's freedom to choose.

In my view, service learning is a great way to　　　 to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 　　　 , I don' t believe you should force people to help others – the 　　　 to help must come from the heart. I think the best　　　 is one that gives students choices: a student should be able to choose sixty hours of independent study or sixty hours of service. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility, and as young adults, we must learn to handle both wisely.

1.A. spendB. gainC. completeD. save

2.A. andB. orC. butD. for

3.A. OpinionsB. IdeasC. ProceduresD. Examples

4.A. WithB. BeforeC. DuringD. After

5.A. diaryB. reportC. noteD. notice

6.A. courseB. benefitC. challengeD. features

7.A. beyondB. aboutC. overD. in

8.A. carefulB. proudC. tiredD. aware

9.A. possessB. applyC. includeD. develop

10.A. GraduallyB. FinallyC. LuckilyD. Hopefully

11.A. throughB. acrossC. ofD. on

12.A. SoB. ThusC. SinceD. While

13.A. deal withB. look intoC. point outD. take down

14.A. argueB. doubtC. over lookD. admit

15.A. muchB. fullC. lessD. more

16.A. costB. payC. careD. praise

17.A. contributeB. appealC. attendD. belong

18.A. ThereforeB. OtherwiseC. BesidesD. However

19.A. courageB. desireC. emotionD. spirit

20.A. decisionB. purposeC. solutionD. result

高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must36 sixty hours of service learning,37 they will not receive a diploma（文凭）. 38  of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. During a service experience, students must keep a journal and then write a   39  about what they have learned.

Supporters state that there are many 40 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think 41 their own interests and become aware of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that 42  responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. Finally, students can explore possible careers 43  service learning.

For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in a primary school classroom a few afternoons each month.44  there are many benefits, opponents （反对者） point out problems with the new requirement. First, they 45that ,because service learning is time-consuming, students spend 46  time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without47  goes against the law.

In my view, service learning is a great way to 48  to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 49  , I don' t believe you should force people to help others – the 50  to help must come from the heart. I think the best solution is one that gives students choices. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility.

1.

A. spend             B. gain              C .complete         D. save

2.

A. and              B. or                 C. but             D. for

3.

A. Subjects        B. Ideas              C. Procedures       D. Examples

4.

A. diary             B. report            C . note             D. notice

5.

A. courses         B. benefits           C . challenges        D. features

6.

A. beyond           B. about             C. over             D. in

7.

A. possess           B. apply             C. include           D. develop

8.

A. through           B. across            C. of               D. on

9.

A. So               B. Thus             C . Since            D. While

10.

A. argue             B. doubt            C . overlook          D. admit

11.

A. much             B. full              C . less              D. more

12.

A. cost              B. pay              C. care              D. praise

13.

A. contribute          B. lead             C. attend            D. belong

14.

A. Therefore          B. Besides           C. but              D. However

15.

A. courage           B. desire             C. emotion          D. spirit

高二英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析

The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must36sixty hours of service learning,37they will not receive a diploma（文凭）. 38 of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. During a service experience, students must keep a journal and then write a  39 about what they have learned.

Supporters state that there are many 40of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think 41 their own interests and become aware of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that 42  responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. Finally, students can explore possible careers 43 service learning.

For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in a primary school classroom a few afternoons each month.44 there are many benefits, opponents （反对者） point out problems with the new requirement. First, they 45that ,because service learning is time-consuming, students spend 46 time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without47 goes against the law.

In my view, service learning is a great way to 48 to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 49 , I don' t believe you should force people to help others – the 50 to help must come from the heart. I think the best solution is one that gives students choices. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility.

高二英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析