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'm not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening. But you Il get used to it. Don't be afraid of anyone; upperclassmen will pick on(J E )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.

21. What can we infer( EN/)from Sharon about high school?

A. Teachers are quite strict. B. Students often stay up at night.

C. Teachers provide much care for students D. Students should make good use of their time.

22. How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school?

A. Bored B. Excited C. Worried D. Relaxed

23. Who mentions the importance of friends?

A. Frank B, Eddie C. Sharon D. David

As Amy Hagdorn rounded the corner across the hall from her classroom. she ran into a tall boy from the fifth grade running in the opposite direction.

　"Watch it. dwarf(54 f). "the boy yelled, as he kept away from the little third grader. Then, with an unfriendly smile on his face, the boy took hold of his right leg and imitated the way Amy limped（跛行） when she walked．

Amy closed her eyes for a moment.

"Forget it!" she told herself as she headed for her classroom.

It wasn't as if he were the only one. It seemed that ever since Amy started the third grade, someone teased her every single day. The tease made Amy feel all lonely.

Back home at the dinner table that evening, Amy was quiet. Her mother knew that things were not going well at school. That's why Patti Hagdorn was happy to have some exciting news to share with her daughter