Question

While good grades and test are the basic requirements(要求) for getting into college, after-school activities are becoming more important in the college selection process(選拔過程) in the US. As entrance into college has become more difficult, colleges have looked more at what skills you have. Taking part in after-school activities is a great way.

High School Clubs

Most high schools offer a lot of clubs and activities, so it is easy to find something that you are interested in. Colleges look for students who will also be active other than test scores.There are many clubs in school, such as the drama(戲劇) club and a book club. You may even be able to find a club related to a future job, such as Future Teachers of America.

High School Sports

If you want to go to college and want to take part in sports at a college level, then this fact just might give you a chance. It is a good idea to focus on one single sport. If you want to study in a college on sportsandneed the college scholarships(獎學(xué)金), it would be better if you decide which sport to do. In this way, you will have enough time to build your skills.

High School Publications(出版物)

Another smart way to be active in high school and show colleges that you are interested in activities more than academics(學(xué)術(shù)) is to be a part of your school newspaper or magazine. There may be an actual class you can join or you may join a club. Being in high school publications can be very helpful if you want to major in language or education in college.

1.Now in the US, colleges have focused more on the students’ ________ during the selection process.

A.good grades B.family background C.skills D.scholarships

2.After-school activities include all of the following except ________.

A.joining a club B.doing a part-time job

C.working on school’s newspaper D.taking part in sports

3.Joining a club may help students________.

A.learn a language better . B.get higher scores in school subjects

C.make more good friends D.know more about their future jobs

4.Being ________ is important if you want to major in education in college.

A.an editor of school newspaper B.a basketball player in school team

C.a waiter in the school canteen D.an actor in school drama club

5.This passage is probably written for ________ to read.

A.teachers B.students C.parents D.headmasters

6.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A.the US colleges prefer to have students who study very hard

B.you must take actual classes to be part of school’s newspaper

C.being good at sports is considered important in the US college selection

D.you can easily find a suitable club to join in every high school in the US

Answer 1