Unit 3 Teenage problems 阅读理解练习（含答案）

Unit3阅读理解练习
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Dear AmyI think I hurt my friend Sandy. Yesterday I told my friend Lucy a secret of Sandy. And then Sandy heard about this. She was very angry. I feel really guilty (内疚的). What should I do, please YoursElizabeth
Dear ElizabethWe all make mistakes. You should remember that most people can be in the same trouble as you are. Here is some advice for you:Make a sincere apology (道歉). It takes courage to say what you have done is wrong. The important thing about an apology is sincerity (诚意). When you apologize, you should do it sincerely because you really feel sorry. Let the person know you’re not going to let it happen again.Apologizing in person is the best.If you can’t say sorry to your friend face to face, you can write a note. You should let your friend know what you are thinking, even if your friend doesn’t accept it. For some people, it takes time to forgive someone else. Forgive yourself.We can learn from mistakes. Don’t think it over again and again after you apologize. Being too sorry all the time can’t help you. Just make things right and move forward. Yours Amy
( )1. Who needs help
A. Amy. B. Lucy.
C. Sandy. D. Elizabeth.
( )2. What’s her problem
A. She has no close friend and often feels lonely.
B. She hurt her friend Sandy and doesn’t know what to do.
C. She argued with her friends Sandy and Lucy.
D. Her good friend Lucy told her secret to Sandy.
( )3. How does Elizabeth feel now
A. Angry. B. Bored. C. Guilty. D. Happy.
( )4. How many suggestions are given
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
( )5. Which of the following is TRUE
A. When you apologize, you need to be sincere.
B. Amy has no courage to say sorry to Lucy face to face.
C. We should think it over again and again after we apologize.
D. Don’t say sorry to someone if she or he doesn’t accept your apology.
B
On February 9th, 2013, Sarah Darling was walking along the street when she met a homeless man named Billy Ray Harris. She reached into her change purse, emptied out all the coins she had and gave them to the homeless man. Neither of them realized that this small generous act would
change their lives.
Sarah didn’t realize that she had given Billy not only all her change but also her diamond ring that she had put in her change purse earlier until the following morning. She and her husband, Bill Krejci, rushed to see if they could find Billy. The homeless man was not only in the same place, he also immediately returned the ring. The grateful couple paid him back for his honesty by emptying
out their pockets of all the money they had.
Bill Krejci, a web designer, felt that he needed to do something more for this amazingly honest man. So on February 18th, he set up a special page to raise money for him. In just four days, Billy received over $85,000 and there seems to be no end yet.
That is not enough. Billy is living with a person who is generous instead of living in the streets. And that’s not all—Thanks to the news report, he got together again with his older brother, Edwin Harris who he had been unable to find for 27 years.
All the good luck is just because Billy did the right thing—returning something that did not belong to him.
( )1.When did Sarah realize that she had also given Billy her diamond ring
A. On February 9th, 2013 B. On February 10th, 2013
C. On February 18th, 2013 D. On February 22nd 2013
( )2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A. Billy is living with a generous person.
B. Billy has found his brother.
C. Billy bought a diamond ring.
D. Billy appeared in the news report
( )3. The underlined word “That” in Paragraph 4 refers to(指代) “________”.
A. returning the ring B. setting up a page
C. living in the streets D. receiving money
( )4.What’s the best title of the passage
A. Generous Woman Changed Her Own Life B. Kind Man Set Up Special Page
C. Homeless Man Returned Diamond Ring D. Many People Donated Much Money
C
Are you shy If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
Is it possible to be born shy Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.
Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.
You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries. They found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame（责备）themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And don’t forget---if you are shy, you are not the only one.
( )1. What does the underlined word “genetic”in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Passed down from parents. B. Learned from friends.
C. Taught by teachers. D. Made up by brothers.
( )2. What can be learned from the passage
A. Most little babies are born shy and quiet.
B. If you are shy now, you will be shy forever.
C. Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.
D. Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions.
( )3. We can learn from the passage that _______ may cause shyness.
A. genetics, grown--ups and birthplace B. genetics, family size and birthplace
C. family size, grown--ups and failure D. genetics, family size and freedom
( )4. Scientists suggest that shy people can get over their shyness by______.
A. blaming their failure on outside reasons
B. trying new things and practicing conversation
C. getting themselves away from their shy parents
D. trying to understand reasons for their shyness
D
Do you like travelling Do you often travel in your holidays Travel is interesting and exciting. but it’s not if you get sick. You don’t want to spend your holiday sick in bed. So what can you do to stay in good health There are three things you should remember when you travel: relax, sleep and eat well.
When you travel, there are so many places to visit: museums, shops, parks and churches(教
堂）.You may spend most of your days walking around these places. This can make you feel tired. Your feet may hurt. You may have a terrible headache after a few hours. If this is the way you feel, you should take a good rest.
Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to get enough sleep. You may
want to stay out late at night. In many cities the nightlife can be very exciting. Then you should
plan to sleep for an hour in the day.
Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well that means eating the right kinds of
foods. When you are in a new country, you may want to try new foods IS not good for you.
So, remember this, if you want to enjoy your holiday, take good care of yourself. Give your
body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food.
( ) 1. This passage is about_________.
A. what to eat when you travel B. how to stay healthy when you travel
C. how exciting travel is D. where to travel
( ) 2. It’s a good idea to_________.
A. get some rest every day B. spend every day in bed
C. take lots of medicine D. eat lots of rich food
( ) 3. Your body needs sleep to________.
A. enjoy the nightlife B. learn a lot about a new place
C. stay strong and healthy D. go outside
( ) 4. For good health you need to________.
A. get enough sleep and good food B. eat food at night
C. eat new food D. eat rich food
E
I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the more wonderful thing in the world.
Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she’d said again, “It’s for Elizabeth.”
I never saw her get angry, and never saw her cry. I knew she loved me, and she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.
They never happened and a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional(易动感情的)”, but she lived “on the surface”.
As years passed and I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive(原谅) me.
I posted the letter and waited for her answer. It didn’t come.
My hope turned to disappointment(失望), then little interest and, finally, peace---it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only ( http: / / cpro. / cpro / ui / uijs.php c=news&cf=1001&ch=0&di=128&fv=11&jk=8ee43ff1aa6fa5a9&k=only&k0=only&kdi0=0&luki=2&n=10&p=baidu&q=zzjmingcpr&rb=0&rs=1&seller_id=1&sid=a9a56faaf13fe48e&ssp2=1&stid=0&t=tpclicked3_hc&tu=u1838191&u=http: / / myzyw. / English / z02 / 201406 / 32508.html&urlid=0" \t "http: / / myzyw. / English / z02 / 201406 / _blank ) knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.
Now the present of her desk told, as she’d never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside...a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded(折叠) and refolded many times.
Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.
( )1. The passage shows that ______.
A. mother was too serious about everything her daughter had done
B. mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter
C. mother cared much about her daughter in words
D. mother wrote to her daughter in careful words
( )2. What did mother do with her daughter’s letter asking forgiveness
A. She read the letter again and again till she died. B. For years, she often talked about the letter.
C. She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in all her life D. She had never received the letter.
( )3. What's the best title of the passage
A. My Letter to Mother B. Mother and Children
C. My Mother's Desk D. Talks Between Mother and Me
F
What problems do the teenagers probably have Here is a survey showing their main problems.
Problems Causes Advice
Feelingstressed Too much homework. Don’t have enough time for their hobbies. Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax as possible as you can.
Getting short-sighted Too much homework. Bad reading and writing habits. Do homework or reading in a correct way.
Fights Don’t know how to get on well with classmates. Make more friends and understand each other. Share your problems with them.
Feeling tired of study Computer games’ bad influence. Don’t be crazy about computer games. Play them just for a short time when you are tired.
Getting fat Having more pocket money to buy snacks. Dislike doing exercise. Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Spend some time doing exercise every day.
( )1. How many main problems are there in the survey
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. D. Seven.
( )2. What problems are caused by too much homework
A. Feeling stressed and fight. B. Feeling tired of study and getting fat.
C. Feeling stressed and getting short-sighted. D. Getting short-sighted and feeling tired of study.
( )3. If Simon is feeling stressed, he should______.
A. do much more homework B. make a plan to spend time on study and hobbies
C. donate his pocket money to Project Hope D. buy some snacks
( )4. Peter is tired of study, maybe because he ______.
A. has no close friends B. has no pocket money
C. plays too many computer games D. gets fatter and fatter
( )5. ______ is a good way for the teenagers to stop fights.
A. Doing less homework B. Playing computer games
C. Learning how to make friends D. Paying no attention to each other
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