Ò»¡¢ÔĶÁÀí½â(¹²30·Ö)

(±¾Ìâ6·Ö)Sharon, Aged 22

The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I don't know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night. It's best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to.

Frank, Aged 21

I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day. You will probably love it. I know I did. You should join some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable. Good luck!

Eddie, Aged 20

When I started high school I was really nervous too, especially since I had been home- schooled all through middle school and didn't really know anyone. I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard but things will become easier before you know it.

David, Aged 19

I am not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening. But you'll get used to it. Don't be afraid of anyone; upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know you're afraid. Just take it easy. Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week it's really not bad at all. Don't worry.

1£®(2·Ö)What can we infer from what Sharon said ?

A£®Teachers are quite strict.

B£®Students often stay up at night.

C£®Teachers provide little care for students.

D£®Students should make good use of their time.

2£®(2·Ö)How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school?

A£®Excited.                 B£®Bored.                    C£®Anxious.                D£®Relaxed.

3£®(2·Ö)Who mentions the importance of friends?

A£®Frank.                    B£®David.                    C£®Sharon.                  D£®Eddie.

(±¾Ìâ8·Ö)To Be a Deaf DJ

I was born in England with perfect hearing. In 1990, when I was five, my family moved to the United States. I started getting ear infections every three months or so. We didn’t have health insurance at the time, and when I got a third infection, my parents couldn’t afford the treatment. I went deaf in my right ear and was left with 50 percent hearing in my left. Over time, my remaining hearing dropped to 20 percent, where it is today. My doctors predicted that I would be thoroughly deaf by now, and I think I’m doing pretty well.

There was always music on in my house in my childhood. I loved listening to Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson. My dad was a DJ, so he played disco, folk, rock, and music from other countries. For my 18^th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant. After doing that for a few weeks, I was interested in it. I desired to learn more. I e-mailed DJ Shiftee, a distinguished New York City DJ, “I know you like a challenge. How about teaching a deaf person to deejay?” He wrote back the next day, “Challenge accepted.” He tutored me twice a week for two years, helping me develop correct technique. I practiced four hours a day.

Now when I’m performing, muscle memory takes over. When I started, I wouldn’t tell the club managers that I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. At the end of the night, someone would say, “Oh, here’s the check.” And I’d say, “What? Oh, I can’t hear.” They were always so astonished. Sometimes I would bring doctor’s notes because they wouldn’t believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, not out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me “that deaf DJ,” and the name stuck.

What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. I use software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen. I’m visually hearing the music. The next time you go dancing, cover your ears, and you’ll start seeing that you’re able to hear the music in a different way. Music is not all about hearing. I pay all sorts of get-togethers now, from college parties to corporate events. I also go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to the students about motivation and believing in themselves. I tell the parents, “My advice to you is let your kids chase their dreams. I’m a deaf DJ, so why not?”

4£®(2·Ö)Which of the following might result in the author’s hearing loss?

A£®Monthly ear infection.                                B£®Moving to the U. S.

C£®Family financial hardship.                           D£®The doctors’ prediction.

5£®(2·Ö)How did DJ Shiftee help the author during his youth?

A£®He taught him correct skills.                        B£®He discovered his talent for DJ.

C£®He played at the restaurant for him.              D£®He cultivated his taste for foreign music.

6£®(2·Ö)The underlined expression in Paragraph 3 “the name stuck” probably means that ________.

A£®the author was in low spirits                       B£®the author impressed people deeply

C£®the audience felt disappointed by the player   D£®the audience looked down upon the player

7£®(2·Ö)We can conclude from the passage that the author loves deejaying because ________.

A£®working as a DJ involves creating                B£®music helps him to see the world virtually

C£®he motivates the kids to realize their dream   D£®he desires to challenge something impossible