二、阅读理解
Growing up is not just about getting taller or older;it's about changing mentally and emotionally. It's a journey that everyone must go through, and it's full of ups and downs. During this journey, we learn to be independent, responsible and kind.
In our childhood, we are taken care of by our parents. They do everything for us and protect us from all dangers. But as we grow up, we need to learn to do things on our own. For example, we learn to dress ourselves, finish our homework independently and make our own choices. This process may be difficult at first, but it helps us become more independent and confident.
Growing up also means learning to face failure. No one can avoid failure in life. When we fail an exam, lose a game or make a mistake, we may feel sad and disappointed. But failure is not a bad thing;it's a valuable lesson that teaches us to try harder and do better next time. It helps us grow stronger and more resilient.
Family and friends are important companions on our growing-up journey. Our parents give us love and support, and our friends share our joys and sorrows. They encourage us when we are in trouble and celebrate our progress with us. Their company makes the journey of growing up warmer and more meaningful.
In short, growing up is a precious journey. It teaches us important lessons, makes us better people and helps us understand the meaning of life. Let's cherish every moment of growing up and embrace the changes it brings.
()6. What does growing up really mean according to the passage?
A. It only means getting taller and older.
B. It means changing mentally and emotionally.
C. It means being taken care of by parents.
D. It means avoiding all difficulties.
()7. Why is learning to do things on our own important for growing up?
A. Because it makes us more independent and confident.
B. Because it makes our parents less tired.
C. Because it helps us avoid failure.
D. Because it makes us popular among friends.
()8. What does the underlined word "resilient" probably mean?
A. Weak and easily hurt.
B. Strong and able to recover.
C. Lazy and unwilling to try.
D. Shy and afraid to speak.
()9. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Growing up is always easy and pleasant.
B. Failure is a bad thing that we should avoid.
C. Family and friends play an important role in our growing up.
D. We don't need to learn to face difficulties.
()10. What's the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Family and Friends
B. How to Avoid Failure
C. The Journey of Growing Up
D. How to Be Independent

6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.C

【分析】
做此类阅读理解题时，需先通读全文把握主旨，再针对每个小题的题干关键词，定位到原文对应段落：细节题直接找原文原句匹配选项；词义猜测题结合上下文语境推断词义；主旨大意题关注首尾段及各段主题句，逐一排除错误选项得出答案。
【解析】
6. 题干问成长的真正含义，原文第一段首句明确指出“Growing up is not just about getting taller or older; it's about changing mentally and emotionally.”，对应选项B，A与原文“not just”矛盾，C是童年状态，D与原文“full of ups and downs”不符，故选B。
7. 题干问独立做事的重要性，原文第二段末句说明“This process... helps us become more independent and confident.”，对应选项A，B、C、D均未在原文提及，故选A。
8. 词义猜测题，原文提到失败是宝贵教训，能让我们更强大，“resilient”应与“strong”相关，选项B“Strong and able to recover”（强大且能恢复）符合语境，A、C、D均与文意相悖，故选B。
9. 推断题，原文第四段强调“Family and friends are important companions on our growing-up journey”，对应选项C；A错在成长有起伏，B错在失败不是坏事，D错在需面对困难，故选C。
10. 主旨大意题，全文围绕“成长的旅程”展开，首尾段均提及“journey of growing up”，选项C贴合主旨，A、B、D仅为局部内容，故选C。
【答案】
6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.C
【知识点】
阅读理解、细节理解题、词义猜测题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本文围绕成长主题，考察学生对细节信息的定位、词义推断及主旨把握，题目设置基础，需结合原文准确找依据，适合中等水平学生完成。
【难度系数】
0.6