A
Below are some schools that provide students with more than just a typical education.
Pathways in Technology Early College High School
Pathways in Technology Early College High School, opened in 2011, is not a common public high school in Brooklyn, New York. The professional school is run in cooperation with IBM and goes to Grade 14, allowing students to graduate with an associate degree. In October 2013, President Obama spoke at the school. "You have chances here that you can't find in most high schools." he said.
Clintondale High School
In 2013, Clintondale High School used a new teaching model, where homework is done during the day, and instruction happens at night in the home according to online videos. Though the school was among the worst five percent of schools in Michigan before, Principal Meloney Cargil says standardized test scores have improved since the change.
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
The Chicago High School For Agricultural Sciences is a public school set on the city’s farm. In addition to the subjects like math and English, students also study subjects about agriculture(农业) bent. Animal sciences, and agriculture technology are just some of the fields students can research(研究). Principal William Hook said that he thinks the school prepares students for both college(大学) and the workplace.
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy is a public school in Colorado where students have the chance of being full-time athletes. According to its website, the school goal of is to challenge its student-athletes with a strict academic curriculum(学术课程)while supporting a world class training and competition schedule.
1. What can we know about Pathways in Technology Early College High School?
A. It has a history of many years. B. It is a famous school in the world.
C. It offers the students more chances. D. It used to be one of the worst high schools.
2. Which school asks the students not to do homework at home?
A. Clintondale High School.
B. Vail Ski ＆ Snowboard Academy.
C. Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
D. Pathways in Technology Early College High School.
3. What could students do if they attend Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy?
A. They can hand in homework online.
B. They may have the chance to enter IBM.
C. They must receive strict academic training.
D. They would learn many subjects including agriculture.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四所学校，以及他们各自的一些特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中In October 2013, President Obama spoke at the school. "You have chances here that you can't find in most high schools." he said.可知2013年10月，奥巴马总统在该校发表了演讲。他说：“在这里你有很多机会是在大多数高中里找不到的。”由此可知，Pathways in Technology Early College High School给学生提供了更多的机会。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中In 2013, Clintondale High School used a new teaching model, where homework is done during the day, and instruction happens at night in the home according to online videos.可知2013年， Clintondale High School采用了一种新的教学模式，即白天做作业，晚上在家通过网络视频进行指导。由此可知，Clintondale High School不要求学生在家做作业。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中According to its website, the school goal of is to challenge its student-athletes with a strict academic curriculum(学术课程)while supporting a world class training and competition schedule.可知据其网站称，该校的目标是通过严格的学术课程来挑战学生运动员，同时支持世界级的训练和比赛日程。由此可知，如果学生要去Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy，他们必须接受严格的学术训练。故选C。
