posters and favorite objects.

　　Most high schools have at least one sports team that competes in local events, and all students are encouraged to be involved in athletics. Schools often offer football, baseball and softball (垒球), basketball, volleyball, tennis, and soccer. Some may even have sports like golf, swimming, gymnastics and cross­country skiing.

　　 Many high school students have part­time jobs by the age of 15 or 16, some even earlier. Their first jobs are often babysitting or cutting lawns, but later they will likely get a job at a fast­food restaurant, video store, or clothing shop.

　　 Sixteen years old is legal driving age in most states, and students usually want to own a car as soon as they can. Some parents allow their children to drive a family vehicle, and may even buy a car as a graduation present. Others prefer that their sons and daughters earn enough to purchase a used vehicle. Regardless, many teenagers feel it's a necessity to own a car, and will do whatever it takes to be able to drive.

　　Each school holds certain yearly (一年一次的) activities for the entire school body, such as homecoming, prom night, holiday celebrations, etc.

　　 Homecoming is celebrated each fall, usually on a weekend, and events leading up to it may last all week. While homecoming is celebrated differently at each school, it usually includes a parade and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen, and ends with a football game and school dance.

　　语篇解读：文章讲述了美国高中的课程、体育活动、可从事的兼职、社交活动和驾驶等。

　　5．What elective subjects can American high school students choose?

　　A．English, music and art.

　　B．English, music and technology.

　　C．French, music and art.

　　D．Math, French and art.

　　解析：选C　细节理解题。根据第一段可知，美国高中生的选修课有"subjects in technology, music, art, and foreign languages"，所以C正确。

　　6．Which of the following is WRONG about the locker for books?

　　A．It is convenient for students.

　　B．It makes the students not bother to carry books.

　　C．It can be decorated according to the students' tastes.

　　D．It can be used to hide some expensive things.

解析：选D　推理判断题。根据第二段可知，储物柜是用来方便放书的，学生还可以装饰它。但没提到放置贵重物品。