单选题 Dear Students,
I am happy that you are now in America. I am happy that you have made new friends from around the world. All of you are growing every day.
Like many people, you decided to come to America. You are learning a new language and a new culture (文化). {{U}}It{{/U}} takes a lot of time and hard work. You are doing great!
Welcome. And thank you!
I'd like to give you some simple advice (忠告):
1) Learn to speak up. Ask for help when you need it. Most Americans are friendly and helpful.
2) Don't be afraid of making mistakes. You cannot learn without making mistakes.
3) Get out and meet people.
4) Don't forget your dreams (梦想). Work hard for the things that are important to you.
5) You are going through many difficulties now. But remember that these difficulties will make you stronger for the future.
6) Smile!
You came from many different parts of the world to this class. I am very glad to be your teacher.
I wish each of you well in the future.
Your teacher,
Mr. Charles Kaspar
单选题 What makes the teacher happy?
  • A. The students have made new friends in America.
  • B. The students have made friends with him.
  • C. The students have taken his advice.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 题干大意：什么使得老师很高兴?细节题。根据第一段第二句话可知，老师是为学生们在美国收获友谊而高兴。故A选项符合题意。
单选题 What do we know about the students from the letter?
  • A. They are from different countries.
  • B. It is difficult for them to come to America.
  • C. It takes them a long time to decide what to learn in America.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 题干大意：关于这些学生，从信中我们能知道什么?细节题。根据文章的第一段和最后一段可知，学生们来自不同的国家。故A选项符合题意。
单选题 What does the word "it" refer to?
  • A. Coming to America.
  • B. Learning a new language and culture.
  • C. Doing great in America.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 题干大意：第五行的单词it指的是什么?推理题。根据上下文的意思，学生们正在学习新的语言和文化，为此他们将会付出大量的时间和努力。故B选项符合题意。
单选题 Which of the following is the teacher's advice?
  • A. Try not to make any mistakes.
  • B. Be friendly and helpful to Americans.
  • C. Don't be afraid of difficulties.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 题干大意：下面几句哪条是老师的建议?细节题。根据老师的第五条建议，老师鼓励学生勇敢面对困难，在困难中成长。也就是老师建议学生们不要害怕困难，故C选项符合题意。
单选题 Why does the teacher write this letter?
  • A. To help his students learn English.
  • B. To make his students work harder.
  • C. To give his students some advice.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 题干大意：老师为什么要写这封信?推理题。根据整篇文章内容可知，老师所说的话并不仅仅是针对英语的学习及学习的态度的，而是针对学生在美国可能遇到的种种生活、学习、文化差异等方面的困难所给的建议。故C选项符合题意。