When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点). Sometimes she said I was thin. Sometimes she said I was lazy. Sometimes she said I wasn’t a good student. Sometimes she said I talked too much, and so on. I tried to put up with(忍受) her as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.

   He listened to me quietly, and then he asked, “Are the things she said true or not? Mary, didn’t you ever wonder what you’re really like? Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”

   I did as he told me and to my surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true.

   I brought the list back to my dad. He refused to take it. “That’s just for you,” he said. “You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. When something said about you is true, you’ll find it will be helpful to you. Don’t shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you think is right.”

   Many years have passed. The situation often appears in my mind. In our life we often meet with some trouble and we often go to someone and ask for advice. For some advice you will treasure(珍惜) all your life!

1.What did the writer’s father do after he heard her complaints(抱怨)?

    A. He agreed with her “enemy”.

    B. he let her continue to put up with her “enemy”.

    C. He told her to write down all her “enemy” had said about her.

    D. He told her not to pay attention to what her “enemy” had said.

2.The writer felt________ when she did the things as her father had told her.

     A. surprised       B. angry       C. disappointed       D. sad

3.Which of the following can we know from the passage?

     A. The “enemy” thought the writer was pretty.

     B. The “enemy” thought the writer studied hard.

     C. The writer and her “enemy” became best friends at last.

     D. The writer is grateful to her father.

4.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

     A.My Parents

     B.A Serious Criticism(批评)

     C.What People Say About You Is Always Right

     D. The Best Advice I Ever Had

 Besides studying and tests, teens need to learn some life skills for the future. These skills can help them live by themselves. The following are some necessary skills.

★ Managing money

You often get a little money from your parents, and you may spend it as you like. You can make a list of the things that you want to buy, and plan how to spend the money. Don't waste.

★ Washing and cleaning

Doing laundry correctly is important. You should first read the instructions on clothing, and then check the pockets of the clothes. Pay more attention to different colors of them.

As for cleaning, you should learn how to use brooms, mops (抹布) and so on. If you often do more cleaning, the people who live with you will thank you for the efforts you make.

★ Cooking your favorite meals

You should learn how to cook a few of your favorite meals. First ask your parents for help to decide on the menu and ingredients, and then you can go shopping, cook the meals and clean up the kitchen together.

根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）、误（F）

1. This passage is mainly about some life skills for teens for the future.

2.Teens should manage money by saving money as much as they can.

3.Before they wash clothes, teens should first check the pockets of the clothes.

4. The people around will feel uncomfortable if teens do more cleaning.

5. Parents can help teens decide on the menu and ingredients to cook meals.

Besides studying and tests, teens need to learn some life skills for the future. These skills can help them live by themselves. The following are some necessary skills.
★ Managing money
You often get a little money from your parents, and you may spend it as you like. You can make a list of the things that you want to buy, and plan how to spend the money. Don't waste.
★ Washing and cleaning
Doing laundry correctly is important. You should first read the instructions on clothing, and then check the pockets of the clothes. Pay more attention to different colors of them.
As for cleaning, you should learn how to use brooms, mops (抹布) and so on. If you often do more cleaning, the people who live with you will thank you for the efforts you make.
★ Cooking your favorite meals
You should learn how to cook a few of your favorite meals. First ask your parents for help to decide on the menu and ingredients, and then you can go shopping, cook the meals and clean up the kitchen together.
根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）、误（F）
【小题1】 This passage is mainly about some life skills for teens for the future.
【小题2】Teens should manage money by saving money as much as they can.
【小题3】Before they wash clothes, teens should first check the pockets of the clothes.
【小题4】 The people around will feel uncomfortable if teens do more cleaning.
【小题5】 Parents can help teens decide on the menu and ingredients to cook meals.

Maybe you are an average（普通的）student. You probably think you will never be a top student. In fact, anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how:

1. When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a plan of your time. A weekly plan may not work out all your problems, but it will push you to realize what is happening to your time.

2. Look around the house for a good study place which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, nothing but study materials. No game, radio, or TV!

3.Listen to everything the teacher says. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

4.When you get home from school, go over your notes. You should preview the materials that the teacher will discuss the next day. It will be useful. If you do these things regularly, you will study better.

5.The purpose of a test is only to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be worried.