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Unit2 Growing pains and gains阅读理解15篇
（单元话题：成长的烦恼与收获)
一、快速核对
1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B
5．C 6．D 7．C 8．B
9．A 10．A 11．B 12．A
13．A 14．C 15．B 16．A
17．C 18．C 19．D 20．A
一、快速核对
21．B 22．C 23．C 24．A
25．A 26．B 27．C 28．D 29．B
30．B 31．B 32．C 33．B
34．B 35．C 36．B 37．B
38．C 39．B 40．A 41．B
一、快速核对
42．B 43．D 44．A 45．D
46．A 47．C 48．A 49．A
50．A 51．B 52．C 53．C
54．C 55．C 56．B 57．D
58．B 59．A 60．D 61．B 62．B
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深圳市二一教育股份有限公司Unit 2 Growing pains and gains阅读理解15篇
（单元话题：成长的烦恼与收获）
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A D C B C D C B A A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B A A C B A C C D A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C C A A B C D B B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B C B B C B B C B A
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B B D A D A C A A A
题号 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
答案 B C C C C B D B A D
题号 61 62
答案 B B
1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B
本文主要讲述了四位学生对自己某些方面的不满和想要改变的愿望。
1．细节理解题。根据“I worried about it too much. If only I could be optimistic about everything!”可知，杰克希望能更乐观。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据“I want to change my bad temper the most.”可知，艾米想要控制自己的坏脾气。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据“The only thing I am not satisfied with about myself is my studies. I often get nervous before exams.”可知，卡罗说自己害怕考试，对学业不满意并紧张，故担心考试的人是卡罗。故选C。
4． 细节理解题。根据“I often dream about having long legs. They could help me run faster.”可知，艾米莉希望自己腿更长是因为想跑得更快。故选B。
5．C 6．D 7．C 8．B
这是一篇记叙文（人物故事类）。主要讲述了 Sally 在异国追梦、克服困难、通过创作实现自我价值并心系家乡的故事。
5．根据第一段 “got a scholarship to study films in England, a golden chance that she felt was the first step towards her dreams.”可知，她 20 多岁时拿到奖学金去英国学电影，这个黄金机会是她迈向梦想的第一步。
6．根据第二段“Everything was expensive”，“Not understanding the culture”，“With only a little English”，“felt separated from others ”可知，刚到英国时面临的挑战：东西贵（物价高）、不懂文化（文化冲击）、英语差（语言问题）、很孤独。
7．根据第二段“Everything was expensive”，“Not understanding the culture”，“With only a little English”，“felt separated from others ”可知，刚到英国时面临的挑战：东西贵（物价高）、不懂文化（文化冲击）、英语差（语言问题）、很孤独。这些都说明她烦恼、困扰、不顺利。
8．根据最后一段“her heart was deeply rooted in her hometown”，可知她心系家乡，最可能创作和家乡有关的作品。
9．A 10．A 11．B 12．A
本文是两封书信，主要讲述了13岁的萨德因与家人相处不融洽而向亨特先生求助，以及亨特先生给出的相关建议。
9．细节理解题。根据第一封信中“My problem is that I can't get on with my family.”可知，萨德和瑟蒂恩的问题是无法和家人好好相处。故选A。
10．细节理解题。根据第一封信中“At home I always feel lonely and nervous.”可知，他在家总是感到孤独和紧张。故选A。
11．细节理解题。根据回信中“Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication.”可知，建议他多做家务，让父母有更多时间进行有效沟通。故选B。
12．细节理解题。根据回信中“Secondly, why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother ”可知，建议他坐下来和哥哥沟通。故选A。
13．A 14．C 15．B 16．A
本文主要介绍了作者在父亲的艺术熏陶下成长，经历自我怀疑后，在父亲的鼓励下重拾信心、考入艺术学校并敢于分享作品的故事。
13．词句猜测题。根据第四段“But things varied when I started looking at my father’s amazing paintings and art on Instagram. Suddenly, I felt like my simple drawings weren’t good enough.”可知，此处指事情发生了变化。“varied”与“changed”（改变）意思最接近。故选A。
14．推理判断题。根据第二段“My father’s love for art started in a tiny village ... At the age of 15, he took a big risk and moved to America alone. After years of hard work, he finally became a US citizen.”可知，作者介绍父亲的经历是为了说明父亲对自己产生影响的由来。故选C。
15．推理判断题。根据“At the age of 15, he took a big risk and moved to America alone”、“Then, he showed me how to mix colours and use different materials”、“I decided to quit drawing”、“Mary, I think you should try out for the art school”、“I used to be shy about showing my art, but now I’m not afraid to share it”可知，事件的正确顺序为：父亲独自赴美(c)→父亲教作者调色和使用材料(e)→作者决定放弃绘画(a)→父亲鼓励作者报考艺术学校(d)→作者敢于分享作品(b)。故选B。
16．最佳标题题。根据“he showed me how to mix colours and use different materials”和“As I got older, he continued to give me lessons, teaching me different brush strokes and how to take care of my art supplies ... Mary, I think you should try out for the art school ...Thanks to my father, I’ve found my love for art again and learned to be confident in my skills.”可知，A选项最能全面概括全文主旨。故选A。
17．C 18．C 19．D 20．A
本文主要介绍了海伦和金姆比亚的问题，并介绍了其他人给她们的一些建议。
17．细节理解题。根据表格中给出的建议包括：Emily“You should respect them.”，建议海伦尊重父母；Tom“All parents are the same. They don’t understand that fashions have changed in the last 30 years!”，认为所有的父母都一样不理解时尚；Simon“You should help around the house.”，建议海伦帮忙家务；George“Could you ask another friend to speak to her for you ”，建议金姆比亚找朋友沟通；Aisha“Phone your friend up as usual”，建议金姆比亚照常联系朋友。共计5条建议。故选C。
18．细节理解题。根据“Helen, USA”和“My problem is my parents”可知，海伦的问题是关于她的父母的。故选C。
19．细节理解题。根据“I feel sorry for you, Gimbya. My best friend did the same to me ... George, France”可知，乔治和金姆比亚有相同的问题。故选D。
20．词句猜测题。根据“My best friend has suddenly become an ex-friend ... But at school on Monday she didn’t look at me or speak to me.”可知，上周朋友还联系，但是这周一就不说话了，所以ex-friend是一个不再像以前那样是好朋友的人。故选A。
21．B 22．C 23．C 24．A
本文主要讲述了青少年的榜样话题，介绍了青少年通常崇拜流行明星的原因，指出部分明星的不良行为不适合青少年，并建议青少年找到正确的榜样。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段“Normally the answer to this question can be anyone excellent around you. It could also be someone like Zhong Nanshan or Zhang Guimei. They are strong and helpful people.”可知，榜样可以是像钟南山、张桂梅一样坚强且乐于助人的人，所以乐于助人的人应该成为榜样。故选B。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段“Teenagers try to imitate their actions for two main reasons. Firstly, they want to be welcomed by popular culture, and secondly they want to follow stars’ lifestyles.”可知，青少年模仿明星的主要原因是他们希望被流行文化接纳，并且想要追随明星的生活方式。故选C。
23．细节理解题。根据第三段“These years, some reports about stars are surprising.”可知，近年来一些关于明星的报道是令人惊讶的。故选C。
24．细节理解题。根据最后一段“What’s more, teenagers should use their good eyes to find good examples around them, like soldiers, doctors and nurses.”可知，作者希望青少年学会用敏锐的眼光寻找身边好的榜样，即学会选择正确的榜样。故选A。
25．A 26．B 27．C 28．D 29．B
本文是一篇关于青少年同伴压力的调查报告，在中国600名中学生中进行了相关调查，给出了关键结果，包括经历负面同伴压力的青少年比例、为迎合朋友改变爱好的比例、应对负面同伴压力的好方法、面对同伴压力坚持爱好的比例等。
25．第一段指出调查结果：“75% of teens have experienced negative peer pressure, such as being laughed at for their hobbies”，这直接说明有75%的青少年经历过负面同伴压力。
26．第二段说明调查结果：“60% of teens said they once changed their hobbies to fit in with friends”，这表明60%的青少年曾改变爱好以迎合朋友。
27．第三段说明调查结果：“80% think that ‘sharing feelings with family or teachers’ is a good way to deal with negative peer pressure”，这意味着大多数青少年认为与家人或老师分享感受是应对负面同伴压力的好方法。
28．第四段说明调查结果：“Only 35% of teens said they would stick to their hobbies when facing peer pressure”，这说明面对同伴压力时只有35%的青少年会坚持自己的爱好。
29．第二段说明调查结果：“60% of teens said they once changed their hobbies to fit in with friends”，这表明许多青少年为了迎合朋友而改变爱好。
30．B 31．B 32．C 33．B
本文是一篇短文，主要讲述了作者在相隔四年的两本日记里的感悟。
30．细节理解题。根据第一段“In the 2019 diary, he wrote about his failure to join the basketball team—he was sad because it was his long-time dream and he had practised hard.”可知，作者在2019年感到难过是因为没能加入篮球队。故选B。
31．细节理解题。根据第一段“He shared that he later tried swimming, fell in love with it, and even won competitions.”可知，作者在加入篮球队失败后，尝试了游泳并爱上了这项运动。故选B。
32．细节理解题。根据第一段作者的话“Failure is a part of life. It lasts just a moment, but the lessons from it stay forever.”可知，作者现在认为失败是生活的一部分，并且能给人带来教训。故选C。
33．细节理解题。根据第二段“The key is to look at challenges in a positive way.”可知，我们能从作者的故事中学到，面对失败时应该保持积极的态度。故选B。
34．B 35．C 36．B 37．B
本文是一篇记叙文，主要描述了一个班级围绕成长故事开展的展示活动，包括活动流程、一个具体故事以及活动后的收获。
34．细节理解题。根据文中“He was worried about his grades and even wanted to give up.”可知，故事中的学生因为担心成绩差而想放弃英语。故选B。
35．细节理解题。根据文中“Later, he tried reading English stories every day and asking the teacher for help.”可知，他通过每天读英语故事并向老师求助来提高英语。故选C。
36．细节理解题。根据文中最后一句“Many students said they learned to look at challenges in a positive way.”可知，学生们学会了积极面对困难。故选B。
37．细节理解题。根据文中“After all presentations, the class voted for the top 3 stories and the best 3 presentations.”可知，展示结束后，班级投票选出了最佳的3个故事和最佳的3个展示。故选B。
38．C 39．B 40．A 41．B
本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了青少年如何改善与父母的关系，让家庭更和谐。
38．词句猜测题。根据第二段“Respect is about valuing what your parents have to say. It is also about them valuing what you have to say.”可知，前一句提到尊重是重视父母的话，后一句“them”指代的就是前文的“parents”，表示父母也重视孩子的话。故选C。
39．细节理解题。根据第三段“You can communicate with your parents by expressing your thoughts in a respectful way.”可知，文中提到和父母沟通的最好方式是以尊重的方式表达自己的想法。故选B。
40．推理判断题。根据第五段“Some teenagers find that doing fun activities with parents can help them out. Sharing time together can build trust.”可知，本段主要讲述了和父母共度时光的重要性。故选A。
41．主旨大意题。根据文章开头“Do you know how to make your home a happy place Try the following.”以及结尾“So try your best to improve the relationship between you and your parents.”可知，本文的主要目的是鼓励青少年改善与父母的家庭关系。故选B。
42．B 43．D 44．A 45．D
本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在一个充满争吵的家庭中成长的经历。
42．细节理解题。根据第二段“I have an older brother and an older sister. I’m the baby boy in the family.”可知，作者是家里最小的孩子。故选B。
43．细节理解题。根据第三段“But as I got older, I always chose to be the mediator. I would try to look at both sides of the argument and bring them together to make peace.”可知，作者作为调解者，会努力让双方和好。故选D。
44．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“But as long as we can reflect and look at things with an attitude of care and responsibility, we can weather the storm and help each other out.”可知，只要我们能够以谨慎和负责任的态度反思和看待事物，我们就能安然度过难关，互相扶持，“weather the storm”指的是成功应对困难的局面。故选A。
45．最佳标题题。文章开篇提到家庭有很多起伏，中间讲述了作者如何调解家庭矛盾，最后总结了从中学到的道理，核心是作者在家庭中帮助家人和睦相处的经历。故选D。
46．A 47．C 48．A 49．A
本文主要介绍了同伴压力的定义，分析了同伴压力带来的积极和消极影响，并提出了应对同伴压力的具体方法。
46．词句猜测题。根据第③段中“Your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ball.”可知，你的足球朋友可能会劝你对另一个球员不友好，永远不把球传给他，由此可推知“him”指代的是前文提到的“another player”。故选A。
47．细节理解题。根据第⑤段中“If you choose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do.”可知，选择没有坏习惯的朋友有助于应对同伴压力。故选C。
48．篇章结构题。文章第①段定义了什么是同伴压力；第②③段分别介绍了同伴压力带来的积极影响和消极影响；第④⑤⑥段提出了应对同伴压力的具体方法，因此文章结构为①/②③/④⑤⑥。故选A。
49．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章首先解释了同伴压力的含义，接着分析了其积极和消极影响，最后给出了应对同伴压力的方法，因此本文的主要目的是解释什么是同伴压力以及如何应对它。故选A。
50．A 51．B 52．C 53．C
本文主要讲述了Lena从最初烹饪失败到后来成为著名厨师的成长故事，强调了失败是学习的一部分，保持热情和不断改进才能获得成功。
50．细节理解题。根据“Meals were often either overcooked or under-seasoned. Her family ate her dishes with smiles, but she saw the truth in their eyes.”可知，饭菜经常煮过头或调味不足，真相是她的菜并不好吃。故选A。
51．细节理解题。根据“For the first time, she understood that failure was a natural part of learning.”可知，那个晚上她意识到了失败的真谛。故选B。
52．细节理解题。根据“Unluckily, her tries at cooking failed at first.”、“Finally, she left home to study culinary arts in the city.”、“Years later, Lena became a famous chef known for her creative dishes.”以及“Now, Lena travels around the world, cooking, writing books, and encouraging others.”可知，按照时间发展顺序，正确顺序为c→b→a→d。故选C。
53．主旨大意题。根据“Lena’s story teaches everyone that true success is not about never falling but about always rising stronger and wiser.”可知，真正的成功不是从不跌倒，而是每次更强更智慧地站起来，持续改进会越来越好。故选C。
54．C 55．C 56．B 57．D
本文是一篇应用文。主要讲述了凯茜因母亲限制她与朋友交往而感到苦恼，并向李阿姨求助，李阿姨在回信中给出了沟通和理解等方面的建议。
54．细节理解题。根据凯茜的信中内容“My mum doesn’t allow me to play with some of my friends...I feel nervous...I really want to play with my own friends.”以及她的苦恼可知，她最大的问题是她与母亲之间关于交友问题的矛盾，即她无法与母亲融洽相处。故选C。
55．细节理解题。根据李阿姨的回信内容“You can tell her your own feelings...you shouldn’t be angry with her or argue with her...tell her something about your friends more often.”可知，李阿姨建议凯茜：①告诉妈妈她的感受；②不要和妈妈争吵；④多告诉妈妈关于她朋友的事情。信中未提及“③与朋友进行长谈”。因此正确的组合是①②④。故选C。
56．细节理解题。根据李阿姨的回信内容“she is just worried about you too much...she just cares for you and wants to protect you.”可知，李阿姨认为凯茜的妈妈是关心并想要保护她。故选B。
57．推理判断题。本文是学生凯茜向长辈倾诉成长中的烦恼并寻求建议的书信，内容贴近学生生活，最有可能出现在学生杂志的互动栏目中。故选D。
58．B 59．A 60．D 61．B 62．B
本文主要介绍了青少年在成长过程中会遇到的烦恼以及这些烦恼带来的积极收获，鼓励我们勇敢面对成长的疼痛。
58．主旨大意题。根据“Nowadays, every teenager has growing pains and gains.”以及“Growing pains are the worries and difficulties we meet when we grow up”可知，成长的烦恼对青少年来说是普遍存在的。故选B。
59．细节理解题。根据“As teenagers, we should face our growing pains bravely. We can talk to our parents, teachers or friends when we feel upset.”可知，当我们因成长烦恼而感到不开心时，可以和父母、老师或朋友交流。故选A。
60．细节理解题。根据“Growing pains are the worries and difficulties we meet when we grow up, such as school pressure, friendship problems and family communication.”可知，A、B、C都属于成长烦恼，而“Gaining confidence”是成长带来的收获，不是烦恼。故选D。
61．细节理解题。根据“Growing pains can bring us valuable gains.”以及“When we face and solve these pains, we can learn to be brave, patient and responsible.”可知，成长烦恼之所以重要，是因为它们能带来宝贵的收获。故选B。
62．最佳标题题。根据原文首段“Nowadays, every teenager has growing pains and gains.”以及全文内容围绕“成长的烦恼”和“由此带来的收获”展开，说明成长烦恼与成长收获并存这一主题，B项“Growing Pains and Gains”最能概括全文主旨。故选B。Unit 2 Growing pains and gains阅读理解15篇
（单元话题：成长的烦恼与收获）
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Jack: What I want to change about myself most is my pessimistic (悲观的) attitude toward life. Sometimes, things are not bad, but I take everything too seriously. Once, I thought I didn’t do well in an exam. I became very sad and didn’t have confidence in any other exams. But when I saw the result, it was not as bad as I thought. I worried about it too much. If only I could be optimistic about everything!
Amy: I want to change my bad temper the most. I am not a very tender (温柔的) girl. I often get angry and hurt the people I love. Every time my mother cares about me, I complain that she talks too much. Sometimes, I even argue with her. But I know she loves me very much. I shouldn’t do that. I will try to control my temper.
Carol: The only thing I am not satisfied with about myself is my studies. I often get nervous before exams. My teachers and parents encourage me not to worry about it and believe in myself, but it doesn’t work. I don’t know how to relax. If I were more confident, I would be very happy.
Emily: I often dream about having long legs. They could help me run faster. I am an enthusiast for running and take an active part in running races at school. But other runners always pass me during the big race. I try my best, but it doesn’t work because of my short legs. So I want to have longer legs.
1．Jack wants to be more ________.
A．optimistic B．pessimistic C．confident D．attractive
2．What is Amy’s problem
A．She is afraid of arguing with others.
B．She doesn’t know how to refuse others.
C．She has a bad relationship with her mother.
D．She needs to control her bad temper.
3．Which student worry about exams
A．Jack. B．Amy. C．Carol. D．Emily.
4．Why does Emily want to have long legs
A．Because she is the shortest in her class.
B．Because she wants to run fast.
C．Because she was laughed at due to her short legs.
D．Because she wants to be a professional runner.
Sally grew up in a small country in Southeast Asia. She wanted very much to explore the big world one day. When she was in her late twenties, she got a scholarship (奖学金) to study films in England, a golden chance that she felt was the first step towards her dreams.
However, life in England was nothing like the films and television shows. Everything was expensive, from a simple cup of coffee to a small room. Not understanding the culture, she made many mistakes, like showing up at a party on the wrong day. With only a little English, she felt separated (分离) from others. Finally, Sally moved to London and met different people from other parts of the world . Like her, they were still learning English and dealing with culture shock. One evening , as she listened to a traveller share his story of homesickness, an idea came to her. She decided to try writing real growing-up stories in English. That moved many people who had similar situations to hers. Sally was not lonely anymore.
When Sally turned 30, she believed it was time to start achieving goals: making films, writing stories, and seeing the places she had always wanted to see. Sally wrote more books in English and won several prizes. More people enjoyed her books, and she was invited to talk at writers’festivals and teach in universities. Her writings and films , which often explored themes of belonging, had truly connected (联系) her with the world.
Though she was in England, her heart was deeply rooted (根植) in her hometown. After Sally gave birth to her son at 40 in 2013, she made a decision for her future.
5．What made Sally feel she was taking the first step towards her dream
A．She grew up in a small country in Southeast Asia.
B．She wanted to explore the big world.
C．She got a chance to study abroad with a scholarship.
D．She was interested in writing books.
6．When Sally was in England, she faced the challenges that included ________
a. language skills b. the high price of a cup of coffee c. culture shock
d. the high rent for a small room e.feeling separated from others f. expensive things
A．abcd B．cdef C．bcde D．acef
7．Which of the following words can best describe Sally right after she went abroad
A．Excited B．Optimistic C．Troubled D．Calm
8．From the passage, we can guess that in the future, Sally may________
A．work on film education in her hometown
B．create more books and films about her hometown
C．give up making movies and writing books
D．teach her son to write stories about England
Dear Mr Hunt,
My problem is that I can’t get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really don’t like it. It’s the only communication they have. I don’t know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it’s like a big, black cloud hanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let me watch my favourite TV show. Instead, he watches whatever he wants until late at night. I don’t think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal What can I do
Sad and Thirteen
Dear Sad and Thirteen,
It’s not easy being your age, and it’s normal to have these feelings. Why don’t you talk about these feelings with your family If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication.
Secondly, why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother You should explain that you don’t mind him watching TV all the time. However, he should let you watch your favourite show. I hope things will be better for you soon.
Robert Hunt
9．What’s Sad and Thirteen’s problem
A．He can’t get on with his family. B．He doesn’t talk to his parents.
C．He can’t watch television. D．He can’t find his way home.
10．How does he feel at home
A．He always feels lonely and nervous. B．He is angry with his brother.
C．He is happy. D．He feels tired but relaxed.
11．How does Sad and Thirteen solve his problem
A．He should read more books at home.
B．Maybe he could do more jobs around the house so that his parents have more time for proper communication.
C．He could go to his friend’s home.
D．He could stay at school all the time.
12．What should Sad and Thirteen do when his elder brother refuses him to watch TV
A．Sit down and communicate with his brother.
B．Never talk to his elder brother.
C．Tell his parents and fight with his brother.
D．Argue with his elder brother until his brother apologizes.
One of my clearest childhood memories is sitting at our kitchen table with my father. He put canvases, paints, and brushes in front of me. Then, he showed me how to mix colours and use different materials. Those were the best days—when we let our imaginations run wild and paint whatever came to mind.
My father’s love for art started in a tiny village. Even though he didn’t have much money, he never let that stop him. He saved money to buy paints and coloured pencils. Sometimes, he even drew on the walls of his home! At the age of 15, he took a big risk and moved to America alone. After years of hard work, he finally became a US citizen.
As I got older, he continued to give me lessons, teaching me different brush strokes and how to take care of my art supplies. He taught me to find beauty in everything and everyone around me. I grew to love drawing people, as I could highlight the physical features that make everyone unique and beautiful.
But things varied when I started looking at my father’s amazing paintings and art on Instagram. Suddenly, I felt like my simple drawings weren’t good enough. His landscapes looked so real, while my drawings seemed plain. I looked through my sketchbooks and found something wrong with every single picture. I used to love art more than anything, but I started thinking I just wasn’t talented. Instead of practising more, I decided to quit drawing.
My father quickly noticed that I wasn’t drawing or painting as much any more. One day, he said, “Mary, I think you should try out for the art school. When I was your age, I dreamed of having a chance to study art, but it never happened.” His words touched me deeply.
So, for the next few months, I got busy. I picked out my best drawings, fixed up the ones that needed work, and filled my portfolio (画夹) with all my art. It wasn’t really easy. But when I was in the face of difficulties, I kept thinking about my father’s story. Looking back at my pictures later, I could see how much I had improved since then.
To my surprise, I got into the art school! Walking into that place was like entering a whole new world. Everyone there loved art as much as I did. The teachers didn’t just teach us to draw better. They taught us to be proud of our unique styles. I used to be shy about showing my art, but now I’m not afraid to share it. Thanks to my father, I’ve found my love for art again and learned to be confident in my skills.
13．The meaning of the underlined word “varied” is close to ________.
A．changed B．developed C．gathered D．formed
14．In paragraph 2, Mary introduced her father’s experience to ________.
A．encourage readers to learn from her father
B．show her father’s sad childhood to readers
C．tell the roots of her father’s influence on her
D．explain why her father loved art very much
15．新考向 [事件排序]Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Mary decided to quit drawing.
b. Mary was brave to share her art with others.
c. Mary’s father moved to America alone.
d. Mary’s father asked her to try out for the art school.
e. Mary learned to mix colours and use different materials.
A．c-a-e-d-b B．c-e-a-d-b C．e-c-a-b-d D．e-c-a-d-b
16．Which of the following would be the best title
A．The Art of Fatherhood: How My Dad Taught Me to Paint
B．From Doubt to Confidence: My Journey in Art School
C．My Father’s Dream: A Story of Hope and Hard Work
D．The Colours of Childhood: Memories of Painting with Dad
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AskMy problem is my parents. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every night! What should I do Helen, USA
AnswerHi, Helen. I think you should do what your parents ask. You should respect them. It’s their house you live in and their money you spend. Emily, New Zealand Why do you think you’re the only one with parents like that All parents are the same. They don’t understand that fashions have changed in the last 30 years! Tom, Canada Helen, why should your parents do all the chores You should help around the house. I think it’s OK for students to wear school uniforms. Teenagers should look like teenagers. Simon, Scotland
Ask My best friend has suddenly become an ex-friend and I don’t know why! Last week we phoned each other every day and emailed too. But at school on Monday she didn’t look at me or speak to me. I don’t know what I’ve done. Gimbya, India
AnswerI feel sorry for you, Gimbya. My best friend did the same to me and I still don’t know the reason. Could you ask another friend to speak to her for you George, France Don’t worry about it so much! Phone your friend up as usual and she won’t be able to ignore (忽视) you. Everything will be fine. Aisha, Nigeria
17．There are ________ pieces of advice in all in the table above.
A．2 B．3 C．5 D．7
18．Helen’s problem is about her ________.
A．classmates B．study C．parents D．housework
19．________ has the same problem as Gimbya.
A．Simon B．Aisha C．Helen D．George
20．An “ex-friend” is a person who ________.
A．is no longer a good friend as before
B．is quite helpful when you have any problem
C．is ready for asking you for help all the time
D．enjoys making different friends
In students’ daily life, superstars are usually a hot topic, including their clothes, actions, family members and other things. Who is your favorite superstar Or you can say who is your role model (榜样) Normally the answer to this question can be anyone excellent around you. It could also be someone like Zhong Nanshan or Zhang Guimei. They are strong and helpful people.
However, in today’s world, teenagers usually look up to pop stars. Teenagers try to imitate (模仿) their actions for two main reasons. Firstly, they want to be welcomed by popular culture, and secondly they want to follow stars’ lifestyles.
These years, some reports about stars are surprising. Some smoke or some drive after drinking. Others even say bad words about their family members. These bad actions or lifestyles are improper for teenagers.
In fact, some people believe that teenagers can try to be a good role model themselves. Even if they are not famous people, they can still be role models to their sisters, brothers, and younger neighbors.
What’s more, teenagers should use their good eyes to find good examples around them, like soldiers (士兵), doctors and nurses. From their words and actions you can improve yourselves, so that the power of examples can shock every heart around us!
21．According to the first paragraph, ________ should be role models.
A．rich people B．helpful people C．beautiful people D．handsome people
22．What are the main reasons for the teenagers to imitate (模仿) stars
A．They hope to get rich.
B．They hope to earn a lot of money like the stars.
C．They hope to be welcomed and follow stars’ lifestyles.
D．They hope to be like them one day.
23．How are some reports about stars these days
A．creative B．perfect C．surprising D．helpful
24．According to the passage, the writer wants teenagers to ________.
A．learn how to choose right role models B．learn how to be welcomed and popular
C．learn how to follow pop stars’ steps D．learn how to improve themselves
阅读材料
A survey about “peer pressure among teens” was done among 600 middle school students in China. Here are the key results:
75% of teens have experienced negative peer pressure, such as being laughed at for their hobbies.
60% of teens said they once changed their hobbies to fit in with friends.
80% think that “sharing feelings with family or teachers” is a good way to deal with negative peer pressure.
Only 35% of teens said they would stick to their hobbies when facing peer pressure.
25．How many teens have experienced negative peer pressure according to the survey
A．75% of the 600 teens.
B．60% of the 600 teens.
C．80% of the 600 teens.
D．35% of the 600 teens.
26．What did 60% of teens do to fit in with friends
A．They gave up their studies.
B．They changed their hobbies.
C．They laughed at others’ hobbies.
D．They shared their feelings with teachers.
27．What do most teens think is a good way to deal with negative peer pressure
A．Changing hobbies.
B．Keeping silent.
C．Sharing feelings with family or teachers.
D．Arguing with friends.
28．How many teens would stick to their hobbies when facing peer pressure
A．75%. B．60%. C．80%. D．35%.
29．What can we learn from the survey
A．Most teens have never experienced peer pressure.
B．Many teens change hobbies to fit in with friends.
C．Few teens think sharing feelings is useful.
D．All teens stick to their hobbies when facing pressure.
阅读材料
The writer kept two diaries four years apart. In the 2019 diary, he wrote about his failure to join the basketball team—he was sad because it was his long-time dream and he had practised hard. In the 2023 diary, he looked back on that failure and laughed at his old sadness. He shared that he later tried swimming, fell in love with it, and even won competitions. He also said, “Failure is a part of life. It lasts just a moment, but the lessons from it stay forever.”
Most people have experienced failure in growth. Some may feel heartbroken at first, but many find new opportunities after that. The key is to look at challenges in a positive way.
30．Why did the writer feel bad in 2019
A．He didn’t like swimming.
B．He failed to join the basketball team.
C．He had no friends.
D．He couldn’t win a swimming competition.
31．What did the writer do after failing to join the basketball team
A．He gave up all sports.
B．He tried swimming and loved it.
C．He stopped keeping diaries.
D．He argued with his friends.
32．What does the writer think of failure now
A．It is terrible and should be avoided.
B．It lasts a long time and makes people sad.
C．It is a part of life and gives lessons.
D．It is useless and brings no good.
33．What can we learn from the writer’s story
A．Failure is the end of everything.
B．We should stay positive when facing failure.
C．Basketball is not a good sport for short people.
D．We shouldn’t share our failures with friends.
阅读材料
A class held a presentation activity about growth stories. First, students worked in 4 groups. Each group collected 3-4 stories, then voted to pick the most interesting one. They organised the story into a 5-minute presentation with three parts: growing pains, solutions, and gains.
During the presentation, one group talked about a student who used to be bad at English. He was worried about his grades and even wanted to give up. Later, he tried reading English stories every day and asking the teacher for help. Finally, he got an A in the exam. The group ended with a comment: “His story tells us that persistence brings success.”
After all presentations, the class voted for the top 3 stories and the best 3 presentations. Many students said they learned to look at challenges in a positive way.
34．Why did the student in the presentation want to give up English
A．He didn’t like his English teacher.
B．He was worried about his poor grades.
C．He thought English was too easy.
D．He had no time to study English.
35．What solution did the student take to improve his English
A．He stopped reading English stories.
B．He asked his classmates to do homework for him.
C．He read English stories daily and asked the teacher for help.
D．He gave up taking English exams.
36．What did students learn from the presentation activity
A．Growing up has no challenges.
B．They should be positive when facing difficulties.
C．Presentations are useless for learning.
D．Only well-known people have growth stories.
37．Which step did the class take after all presentations
A．They collected more growth stories.
B．They voted for the best stories and presentations.
C．They forgot all the stories they heard.
D．They stopped learning about growth.
As you grow up, you need to explore the world in new ways, while your parents try to protect you from the dangers in the world. However, different ideas might lead to fights in families. Do you know how to make your home a happy place Try the following.
Respect each other.
Respect is more than just doing what you are told to do. Respect is about valuing what your parents have to say. It is also about them valuing what you have to say. Mark, 14, puts it this way, “At least try to understand whatever they are trying to tell you, no matter how bad it may sound at the time.”
Don’t skip (略过) the communication.
You can communicate with your parents by expressing your thoughts in a respectful way. Your ability to explain your thoughts calmly may give your parents a chance to see you in a new light.
Trust is important.
You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more freedom if your parents trust you.
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Some teenagers find that doing fun activities with parents can help them out. Sharing time together can build trust. It can be easy to forget that parents are more than rule-makers. They’re interesting people who like watching movies, playing cards and going shopping—just like you!
Your relationship with your parents may sometimes be good and sometimes bad. But remember that parents can be a great support when things are not going well. So try your best to improve the relationship between you and your parents. If your parents see that you try your best, they will do the same.
38．What does the underlined word “them” refer to
A．Children. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Ideas.
39．What is the best way to communicate with your parents according to the text
A．Just doing what your parents tell you to do. B．Expressing your thoughts in a respectful way.
C．Enjoying the freedom before your parents trust you. D．Letting them meet some interesting people.
40．Which of the following can be put in ▲
A．Spending time together. B．Making rules for yourselves.
C．Believing in your parents. D．Going shopping with your parents.
41．What is the main purpose of this text
A．To ask parents not to be too strict with their children.
B．To encourage teenagers to improve family relationships.
C．To compare different parenting styles.
D．To explain why teenagers always disagree with their parents.
Sometimes, families can be hard. People argue a lot. They get upset. Sometimes they stop talking. My family has had lots of ups and downs. I’d say arguments often happen in my family, too.
I have an older brother and an older sister. I’m the baby boy in the family. We grew up in quite a small house and often didn’t have a lot of money. My mum and dad argued pretty much all the time, just about anything. My brother and sister argued. And I used to argue.
But as I got older, I always chose to be the mediator. I would try to look at both sides of the argument and bring them together to make peace. “Dad, you shouldn’t say that to Mum, but Mum, try to see it this way.” “Come on guys, we all love each other. It’s just been a bad day.” I’d say it often worked.
I learned much growing up in my family: understanding, being patient and the truth that sometimes things just don’t go your way. We all make mistakes. We all say things that we wish we hadn’t. The key is to try and understand. Of course, sometimes, arguments do need to happen. If something is wrong, it needs to be solved and sometimes, we get angry about it. But as long as we can reflect and look at things with an attitude of care and responsibility, we can weather the storm and help each other out.
42．What do we know about the writer’s family
A．Two of the kids in the family are girls. B．The writer is the youngest in the family.
C．The writer never argued with his parents. D．His parents always got along well with each other.
43．What did the writer often do as a mediator
A．Started a conversation angrily. B．Did nothing but watch.
C．Helped one side to fight the other. D．Tried to make peace.
44．What does the underlined phrase “weather the storm” mean
A．To deal with a difficult situation successfully. B．To ask somebody for help when in trouble.
C．To tell what the weather will be like. D．To explain what to do during a storm.
45．Which is the best title for the text
A．My parents’ bad days B．Growing up in a small house
C．Only ups and downs in my family D．Helping my family get along
①Have you ever heard about peer pressure People who are at your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act and to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure.
②Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favourite book, and now everyone is reading it. These are examples of how peers positively influence each other.
③Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them. Your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ball.
④It is hard to be the only one who says “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.
⑤You’ve probably had a parent or a teacher advising you to “choose your friends wisely”. Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this. If you choose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do.
⑥If you continue to face peer pressure and find it difficult to deal with, talk to someone you trust. Don’t feel guilty if you’ve made a mistake or two.
46．What does the underlined word “him” refer to
A．Another player. B．Your soccer friend. C．Your father. D．Your teacher.
47．Which of the following may help deal with peer pressure
A．Spending more time with classmates. B．Taking up more relaxing hobbies.
C．Choosing friends with no bad habits. D．Helping others who are in trouble.
48．Which of the following shows the structure of the text
A．①/②③/④⑤⑥ B．①/②③④⑤/⑥ C．①②/③④⑤/⑥ D．①/②/③④⑤⑥
49．What is the main purpose of this text
A．To explain what peer pressure is and how to deal with it.
B．To tell students to always listen to their parents and teachers.
C．To show why having no friends is better than having bad friends.
D．To describe how the solar system helps us understand peer pressure.
Lena grew up in a small town. Her family ran a fishing business. Her parents always encouraged her to create something. The kitchen was her true stage. Unluckily, her tries at cooking failed at first. Meals were often either overcooked or under-seasoned. Her family ate her dishes with smiles, but she saw the truth in their eyes. It hurt, but it also made her really want to improve.
One evening, she made quite a bad dish, even her dog wouldn’t eat it. But instead of giving up, Lena found herself laughing. For the first time, she understood that failure was a natural part of learning. It was her turning point. From that day, she promised herself never to be afraid of making mistakes again and to keep moving forward.
With a strong will, Lena threw herself into cooking. She borrowed old cooking books from the library, watched cooking shows, and did experiments every day. The kitchen became her lab, and every mistake was a lesson. Finally, she left home to study culinary arts in the city.
Years later, Lena became a famous chef known for her creative dishes. She even opened her own restaurant. But her journey didn’t end there. She started sharing her story of growth. “Cooking,” she said, “is like life. Sometimes if you keep your passion burning, you’ll create something amazing.”
Now, Lena travels around the world, cooking, writing books, and encouraging others. Lena’s story teaches everyone that true success is not about never falling but about always rising stronger and wiser.
50．What was the truth in Lena’s family’s eyes
A．Lena’s dishes were not good. B．Lena’s dishes tasted great.
C．They felt disappointed with Lena. D．They didn’t want Lena to be a chef.
51．What happened to Lena one evening in Paragraph 2
A．She was pleased with her dish. B．She realised the true meaning of failure.
C．She was mad at her dog. D．She gave up cooking.
52．Which is the correct order of the following events
a. Lena became a well-known chef. b. Lena went to the city for further study.
c. Lena’s tries at cooking failed at first. d. Lena travels around the world and encourages others.
A．a-d-c-b B．a-c-d-b C．c-b-a-d D．c-d-b-a
53．What can we learn from Lena’s story
A．Family is the most important. B．Never laugh at others.
C．Keep improving, and you’ll be better and better. D．Old habits die hard.
Dear Aunt Li, I’m very upset these days. My mum doesn’t allow me to play with some of my friends. She only asks me to play with some top students. And she always worries that I can’t get good grades, so she never lets me stay outside at night. I feel nervous because I’m always alone and feel lonely. I really want to play with my own friends. But I don’t know what to do. Can you give me some advice Yours, Cathy
Dear Cathy, Don’t worry! In my opinion, she is just worried about you too much. Please remember that whatever she does, she just cares for you and wants to protect you. So you shouldn’t be angry with her or argue with her. You can have a talk with her when you have problems. You can tell her your own feelings and tell her something about your friends more often. Communication can improve the relationship between you and your mother. If you think you are right, you can explain the reasons to her. I think she will understand you. Yours, Aunt Li
54．What’s Cathy’s biggest problem
A．She wants to play with top students. B．She likes staying outside at night.
C．She can’t get along with her mother. D．She doesn’t get good grades.
55．How should Cathy solve her problems according to Aunt Li
①Tell her feelings to her mum. ②Don’t argue with her mum.
③Have a long talk with her friends. ④Tell her mum something about her friends.
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④
56．What does Aunt Li think of Cathy’s mother
A．She is always worried about everything. B．She cares for and wants to protect Cathy.
C．She thinks Cathy can’t do well in exams. D．She doesn’t like most of Cathy’s friends.
57．Where can you most probably read this text
A．In a science report. B．In a travel guide. C．In a history book. D．In a student magazine.
Nowadays, every teenager has growing pains and gains. Growing pains are the worries and difficulties we meet when we grow up, such as school pressure, friendship problems and family communication. Many students feel upset about these pains and even want to give up. But in fact, growing pains are part of our growth.
Growing pains can bring us valuable gains. When we face and solve these pains, we can learn to be brave, patient and responsible. We can also gain experience and confidence to face more challenges in the future. For example, if we have trouble with our friends, we will learn how to communicate better after solving the problem. If we have pressure from school, we will learn how to manage our time well.
As teenagers, we should face our growing pains bravely. We can talk to our parents, teachers or friends when we feel upset. Remember, every pain is a chance to grow, and every gain makes us better. Let’s cherish our growing pains and enjoy the gains from them.
58．What is the main idea of the first paragraph
A．Teenagers have no growing pains. B．Growing pains are common for teenagers.
C．Students like to chat online. D．Growing pains are terrible.
59．What can we do when we feel upset about growing pains
A．Talk to our parents or friends. B．Give up easily.
C．Play games all day. D．Refuse to communicate.
60．Which of the following is NOT a growing pain
A．School pressure. B．Friendship problems.
C．Family communication. D．Gaining confidence.
61．Why are growing pains important for us
A．Because they make us upset. B．Because they can bring us valuable gains.
C．Because they waste our time. D．Because they are boring.
62．What is the best title for this passage
A．How to Use the Internet Wisely B．Growing Pains and Gains
C．Students Like the Internet D．The Internet is Useful

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