Come on! All of us are cutting math. Who wants to take that quiz? We’re going to take a walk and get lunch instead. Let’s go!” says the coolest kid in your class. Do you do what you know is right and go to math class, take the quiz? Or do you give in and go with them?
People who are at your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence you how to act, to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure. It’s something everyone has to deal with—even adults.
Peers influence your life, even if you don’t realize it, just by spending time with you. You learn from them, and they learn from you. It’s only human nature to listen to and learn from other people in your age group.
Peers 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. Or you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone is reading it. Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them.
It’s difficult to say “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.
It can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who is willing to say “no” too. If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust, a parent, or a teacher. They can help you feel much better and prepare you for the next time you face peer pressure.
1.With his words in the first paragraph, the kid is ________.
A. planning some interesting activities after school
B. talking about a dinner party
C. asking other kids to take a quiz with him
D. encouraging other kids to cut a class
2.According to the author, _________.
A. peer pressure does kids more harm than good
B. math is the most difficult subject for most kids
C. kids today are under greater pressure than before
D. peer pressure exists among people of all age groups
3.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Peer pressure. B. Your time.
C. Your life. D. Human nature.
4.It’s suggested in the last paragraph that the readers _______.
A. make more close friends while at school
B. learn to refuse their friends in a polite way
C. get support from someone else if it’s necessary
D. build closer relations with their parents and teachers
5.What’s the best title for the text?
A. Cutting a class B. Peer pressure
C. Asking for help D. Problems in school
About nine million people like rock climbing in America. Millions more take part in the activity around the world. Some do it just for fun. Others compete.
Climbing takes strength, control and good balance. Climbers have to pull themselves straight up the face of very high rocks or walls. So they have to be strong enough to carry their own weight. And climbers sometimes have to hold onto rocks by only their fingers or toes.
There are several kinds of rock climbing. Traditional rock climbing is done outside. Climbers wear ropes and tie equipment to the rocks as they climb many hundreds of meters up. They also connect their ropes to the equipment. If a climber slips, a rope can stop him from falling.
Sport climbing is similar. However, in it the protective equipment is placed in the rock all the time. There is also indoor climbing. Rock walls made of wood have places for the climber’s hands and feet.
Ice climbing is exactly as it sounds. People climb glaciers or frozen waterfalls instead of rocks. They use special equipment for the ice.
And then there is bouldering-climbing rocks (巨石攀岩) between three and seven meters high. It is quicker and stronger climbing. Many climbers like bouldering because they can use less equipment. Climbers often need only special shoes and chalk (防滑粉). All climbers use chalk to keep their hands dry.
Most rocks have cracks and holes and parts that stick out. Climbers use these for foot-holds and handholds. Climbers use their legs to climb. They try not to pull themselves up with their hands or arms. Arms and hands are for position and balance.
People almost always climb in groups of two or more. Climbing alone is very dangerous. Expert rock climbers say only the very best in the sport should do it.
1.The writer mentions the numbers in Paragraph 1 in order to show that _________.
A. people do rock climbing just for fun
B. rock climbing is popular around the world
C. people around the world like the same thing
D. Americans like all sports
2.We can learn for the Paragraph 2 that________.
A. a person must take some food for rock climbing
B. rock climbing is more dangerous than people think
C. rock climbing takes place outside
D. rock climbing is not for everyone
3.What’s the feature of traditional rock climbing?
A. It is very safe. B. It is done alone.
C. It is done outside. D. It needs no equipment.
4.According to the passage, people like bouldering because______.
A. it is simpler than other kinds
B. they can try special equipment
C. they only have to climb several meters high
D. they can do it indoors
5.Which of the following is TRUE about rock climbing?
A. Climbers use their hands or arms to climb.
B. Climbers use no special equipment for ice climbing.
C. Climbers do rock climbing in groups.
D. Climbers do rock climbing without ropes
We walked in the hospital so quietly that the nurse at the desk didn't even lift her eyes from the book. Mum pointed at a big chair by the door and I knew she wanted me to sit down. While I watched mouth open in surprise, Mum took off her hat and coat and gave them to me to hold. She walked quietly to the small room by the lift and took out a wet mop. She pushed the mop past the desk and as the nurse looked up, Mum nodded and said, "Very dirty floors."
"Yes, I'm glad they've finally decided to clean them," the nurse answered. She looked at Mum strangely and said, "But aren't you working late?"
Mum just pushed harder, each swipe (拖一下) of the mop taking her farther and farther down the hall. I watched until she was out of sight and the nurse had turned back to writing in the big book.
After a long time Mum came back. Her eyes were shining. She quickly put the mop back and took my hand. As we turned to go out of the door, Mum bowed politely to the nurse and said, "Thank you."
Outside, Mum told me, "Dagmar is fine. No fever. "
"You saw her, Mum?"
"Of course. I told her about the hospital rules, and she will not expect us until tomorrow. Dad will stop worrying as well. It's a fine hospital. But such floors! A mop is no good. You need a brush."
1.When she took a mop from the small room what Mum really wanted to do was______.
A. to clean the floor
B. to please the nurse
C. to see a patient
D. to surprise the story-teller
2.When the nurse talked to Mum she thought Mum was a______.
A. nurse B. visitor
C. patient D. cleaner
3.After reading the story what can we infer about the hospital?
A. It is a children's hospital.
B. It has strict rules about visiting hours.
C. The conditions there aren't very good.
D. The nurses and doctors there don't work hard.
4.From the text we know that Dagmar is most likely________.
A. the story-teller's sister
B. Mum's friend
C. the story-teller's classmate
D. Dad's boss
5.Which of the following words best describes Mum?
A. strange B. warm-hearted
C. clever D. hard-working
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The fitting-in of Suzy Khan
The first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boys in my class often about her and laughed at her a lot. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.
All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿), from Africa. She had just been adopted (收养) by a family in town who that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this girl, and promised myself that somehow I would help her.
But how I would help her in with us? There had to be a .
One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a (an) copy.
I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Park, and showed her what Suzy had . “Why, it's wonderful,” said Miss Park, who then showed us a poster she had painted the talent show. “I need more of these, but I just don't have enough . Could you help me, Suzy?”
On the day of the talent show, Suzy's were everywhere - all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.
“And finally,” said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a (an) award. I'm sure you've all noticed the wonderful posters.” Everyone nodded. “One of your own students them.”
I could hear everyone whispering (窃窃私语), “Who in our school could draw well?”
Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, “ this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves (应得) a , too. Our mystery artist is our new student, Suzy Khan!”
Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist's set. “Thank you,” she cried.
I , at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she'd probably never anything in her whole life.
Everyone started to their hands, Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause (掌声) was deafening (震耳欲聋). I knew then Suzy was going to be all right.
1.A. joked B. cared C. forgot D. worried
2.A. reported B. decided C. complained D. questioned
3.A. rich B. proud C. tiny D. popular
4.A. come B. fall C. fit D. tie
5.A. manner B. pattern C. choice D. way
6.A. read B. taken C. opened D. put
7.A. free B. perfect C. final D. extra
8.A. art B. talk C. quiz D. talent
9.A. colored B. written C. carved D. drawn
10.A. at B. after C. for D. around
11.A. room B. time C. paper D. interest
12.A. gifts B. books C. photos D. posters
13.A. special B. academic C. national D. royal
14.A. painted B. found C. printed D. collected
15.A. very B. that C. quite D. too
16.A. If B. Though C. Unless D. Since
17.A. prize B. rank C. rest D. place
18.A. replied B. realized C. remembered D. regretted
19.A. offered B. valued C. owned D. controlled
20.A. clap B. wave C. raise D. shake
The athletes competed ________ each other for gold medals in the Olympic Games.
A. against B. between
C. for D. over
All his free time is ______ by volunteer work, but he feels it meaningful.
A. put up B. given up
C. picked up D. taken up
