After a long summer holiday, my new life at senior high school（begin）at last. I was a little （anxiety）in the morning, （worry）that I would not make new friends. I was not outgoing after all. However, things turned just fine. Both my teachers and classmates made a good（impress）on me. They were friendly and helpful. In fact, one of my classmates was so talkative he kept talking to me over the experiment! Maybe he was just trying to impress me, but I felt(annoy) because I couldn't concentrate. I was too frightened （tell）him to leave me alone. It would be awkward if I did. The classes were much more difficult than at junior high school. There is a lot for me （explore）. I hope I can fit in soon.
Educators today are more and more often heard to say that computer literacy is absolutely necessary for college students. Many even argue that each incoming freshman should have his or her own microcomputer. What advantages do computers offer the college students?
Any student who has used a word processor will know one compelling reason to use a computer: to write papers. Although not all students feel comfortable posing on a word processor, most find revising and editing much easier on it. One can alter, insert, or delete just by pressing a few keys, thus ridding students of the need to rewrite or retype. Furthermore, since the revision process is less difficult, students are more likely to revise as often as is necessary to end up with the best paper possible. For these reasons, many freshman English courses require the use of a word processor.
Computers are also useful in the context of language courses, where they are used to drill students in basic skills. Software programs strengthen ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction, as well as instruction in French, German, Spanish, and other languages. By using these programs on a regular basis, students can improve their skills in a language while proceeding at their own pace.
Similarly, business and accounting students find that computer spreadsheet (电子表格) programs are all but important to many aspects of their work, while students pursuing careers in graphic arts, marketing, and public relations find that knowledge of computer graphic (绘图) is important. Education majors learn to develop grading systems using computers, while social science students use computers for analyzing and graphically displacing their research results.
It is no wonder then, that educators support the purchase and use of microcomputers by students. A useful tool, the computer can help students learn. And that is, after all, the reason for going to college.
How to Adjust to a New School
Adjusting to a new school can be nerve-wracking(令人焦虑不安的) and scary. When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don't know anyone or that you won't fit in. Knowing about your school, preparing for the first day and knowing how to make friends can make this transition(过渡) a lot easier. As you get into your schoolwork and after-school activities, you'll find that you're making friends and life is getting easier.
Before you start school, go with your parents to visit the school. Find out where your classroom will be, as well as the dining hall, the library, the gym and other important places.
Meet your teachers. Meeting your teachers before you start school will also help you make a fine adjustment to the new school.Being friendly to your teachers will help your transition. Find out some key facts about them, such as what subject they teach, where they teach, their name, etc.
Read the school handbook. Knowing the school's rules ahead of time will help make it easier to fit in with the school culture. Read through the handbook with your parents.The school handbook might also have some interesting facts about the school, which can help you get to know its history, the students and the teachers.
It will be helpful to know when vacation days are scheduled(安排),as well as half-days and special days like sport meetings or carnivals(狂欢节).This will help you remember when you have a short day of school or a day off.
A. Take a tour of your school.
B. Know the school year calendar.
C. Introduce yourself and smile.
D. Talk to your parents about your situation.
E. Try your best to prepare the final exam.
F. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers are strict.
G. Then they can explain the rules that might sound confusing to you.
