My problems started after I went to a boarding（寄宿） school.I was only 14，and at first I missed my family a lot.I often called them and cried on the phone.But after two weeks，I found I enjoyed being with my classmates at school. I had many friends who were boys.I thought of them as my best friends-but only friends.I never guessed my friendships with boys would become a problem.
Then，three months later，my friends told me that some teachers and girls said I was hanging out with boys all day long in order to get attention from them.Seven months after that，the head teacher Mr.Wang asked the class to choose some students to join the Student Union（学生会）.I thought I could win for I was doing well in school.I’d already won prizes for the best math and English exams.A week later，the list came out and it didn’t include me.I was sad.
Mr.Wang came to me and said，“Don’t be sad.I know you’re excellent! Maybe you are a little distant（疏远的）from the girls in our class.They don’t know much about you，so some of them didn’t choose you.It doesn’t matter.Do your best to get along well with everyone and I think you’ll make it next time.”
【小题1】What was the writer’s problem when she first entered the boarding school?

My problems started after I went to a boarding（寄宿） school.I was only 14，and at first I missed my family a lot.I often called them and cried on the phone.But after two weeks，I found I enjoyed being with my classmates at school. I had many friends who were boys.I thought of them as my best friends-but only friends.I never guessed my friendships with boys would become a problem.

Then，three months later，my friends told me that some teachers and girls said I was hanging out with boys all day long in order to get attention from them.Seven months after that，the head teacher Mr.Wang asked the class to choose some students to join the Student Union（学生会）.I thought I could win for I was doing well in school.I’d already won prizes for the best math and English exams.A week later，the list came out and it didn’t include me.I was sad.

Mr.Wang came to me and said，“Don’t be sad.I know you’re excellent! Maybe you are a little distant（疏远的）from the girls in our class.They don’t know much about you，so some of them didn’t choose you.It doesn’t matter.Do your best to get along well with everyone and I think you’ll make it next time.”

1.What was the writer’s problem when she first entered the boarding school?

A．She didn’t like her new school.

B．She didn’t get along well with her classmates.

C．She missed her family very much.

D．She didn’t like her new teacher.

2.Why did the writer fail to join the Student Union?

A．Her teachers didn’t like her.

B．She was a poor student.

C．Some girls didn’t choose her.

D．She likes showing off herself.

3.Which of the following is NOT true，according to the passage?

A．The writer won prizes for the best science and English exams.

B．The writer didn’t realize that her friendships with boys would cause problems.

C．The writer was sad because she failed to join the Student Union.

D．The teacher thought she was an excellent student.

My problems started after I went to a boarding(寄宿) school. I was only 14, and at first I misses my family a lot. I often called them and cried on the phone. But after two weeks, I found I enjoyed being with my classmates at school. I had many friends who were boys. I thought of them as my best friends – but only friends. I never guessed my friendships with boys would become a problem.

Then, three months later, my friends told me that some teachers and girls said I was hanging out with boys all day long in order to get attention from them. Seven months after that, the head teacher Mr. Wang asked the class to choose some students to join the Student Union. I thought I could win for I was doing well in school. I’d already won prizes for the best math and English exams. A week later, the list came out and it didn’t include me. I was sad.

Mr. Wang came to me and said, “Don’t be sad. I know you’re excellent! Maybe you are a little distant from the girls in our class. They don’t know much about you, so some of them didn’t choose you. It doesn’t matter. Do your best to get along well with everyone and I think you’ll make it next time.”

(　 )51. What was the writer’s problem when she first entered the boarding school?

A. She didn’t like her new school.　　　　 B. She didn’t get along well with her classmates.

C. She missed her family very much.　　 D. She didn’t like her new teacher.

(　 )52. Many of the writer’s friends in her new school were _______.

A. teachers　　 　　　　B. boys　　 　　　　 C. girls　 　　　　D. women

(　 )53. Why did the writer fail to join the Student Union?

A. Her teachers didn’t like her.　　　　　　 B. She was a poor student.　　

C. Some girls didn’t choose her.　　　　　 　D. She likes showing off herself.

(　 )54. The underlined word “distant” means “______” in English.

A. estranged (疏远的)　 　 B. aggressive(好斗的) C. warm-hearted　 　　D. rude

(　 )55. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

A .The writer won prizes for the best science and English exams.

B .The writer didn’t realize that her friendships with boys would cause problems.

C. The writer was sad because she failed to join the Student Union.

D. The teacher thought she was an excellent student.

Sometimes you may not understand your parents．One minute they’re friendly，the next minute they’re shouting and screaming loudly enough for the whole street to hear．So who makes them so 1  ? You，probably!

    Is your room untidy? Do you leave things on the floor ?You may find it hard enough to keep one room tidy．So imagine what it’s like for your mum and dad trying to keep a whole house in order．

    When you take your clothes off．remember to 2  ．Get into the habit of taking glasses and plates down to the kitchen．Before long you’ll be doing it without thinking．

    Even though you may not realize it，your parents have bought you many clothes．But they’re not buying themselves new things every week，are they ?The simple truth is that there are more  3   things to spend money on，like the electricity bill and food．

    You may hate missing a party to visit some boring old relatives．They may go on and on about what a sweet baby you were．You have no choice but to listen．Even if you 4  ，your parents won’t change their minds．Parents like to show off their family．The best thing you can do is to help entertain your relatives．Your parents will be so pleased with you afterwards that they’ll probably allow you to go to the next two 5  ．

    You might not want to eat，but think of it from the parents’ point I of view．If you cook two meals a day．It means 730 meals a year．Can you imagine how boring this can get? Imagine how your parents feel when you say you’re not really hungry．  6  ，your parents are probably worried that you aren’t eating enough．

    Eat fewer snacks and leave room for your meals．Finally，offer to  7  after the meal．Your offer may not be accepted，but your parents will be pleased．

1．A．friendly          B．lonely                 C．changeable             D．comfortable

2．A．hang them up  B．leave them alone       C．put them on            D．throw them away

3．A．interesting       B．difficult                C．important               D．surprising

4．A．agree              B．complain              C．listen                     D．win

5．A．concerts         B．meetings              C．classes                   D．parties

6．A．In addition      B．In return              C．At most                 D．At last

7．A．do the cooking B．lay the table          C．buy some snacks    D．wash the dishes