三、阅读理解  阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容在A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(本大题共26分，每小题2分)

A

In Germany there are different kinds of high schools. Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.

Short days

Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at about 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.

Formal setting

In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie(德语，您)” when talking to teachers.

Getting to school

Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It  is not common for parents to drive students to school.

Private clubs

In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, choir, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.

Different states, different schools

Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.

25. For high school students in Germany, which is NOT the common transport to school?

A. School buses.                       B. Parents’ cars.

C. Public transport.                     D. Students’ bicycles.

26.In Paragraph 3,the underlined word “respected” can be best translated into __________.

A.受人尊敬的       B.令人害怕的      C.高收入的            D.有权势的

27. From the passage, we can learn that in Germany _______.

A. all kinds of high schools are for college

B. age is not important for attending schools

C. students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00 a. m .to 3:30 p.m.

D. students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves

B

Every time you turn on the television or take a ride in a car ,you could be adding to a problem called acid rain(酸雨). In this article, you’ll learn how acid i s created, and how it affects us, and more importantly, what we all can do to prevent it.

How is  acid rain created?

When people use fuels(燃料), such as coal and gasoline, poisonous gases are given off. When these gases mix with rain, acid rain forms. Many power stations burn fuels in order to create the electricity(电) that we use in our homes and offices every day. Cars and trucks also send these gases into the air when they burn gasoline .When rain mixes with these gases, harmful things called acids form. This is acid rain.

How does acid rain affect us?

Acid rain damages(毁坏)everything that it touches . It poisons our rivers, ponds, lakes, and oceans along with all the life in them. It pollutes our soil and crops, harms trees, and can even kill fish and plants. Acid rain also eats away at buildings.

How can we prevent acid rain?

We need to cut down on the pollution that gets into our air. Turn off lights, television, and other electrical appliances if you are not using them, Walk or take a bike whenever possible. If you are travelling a long distance, take a bus or train to save fuel.

As research shows, acid rain harms our environment. But people everywhere can take small steps now to help protect our environment for future generations.

28. When power stations burn fuel, _______.

A. acid rain form                   B. air pollution is caused

C. noise pollution is caused           D. acid rain gets heavier

29. What advice does the article give us?

A. Go to school on foot or by bike if we can.

B. Go to bed earlier in order to use less electricity.

C. Travel by bus to prevent acid rain.

D. Turn off the television on rainy days.

30. What is the best title of the article?

A. Preventing Acid Rain                    B. Forming of Acid Rain

C. Acid rain, Heavy Rain                   D. Acid Rain, Killer Rain