Ⅱ. 阅读理解，选择最佳选项。
A
In my opinion, life is full of good times and hard times. Last year, I faced many challenges, and both successes and failures taught me a lot about how to live each day.
My grades last term were like a roller coaster. Sometimes I did very well, but other times I failed exams. When I saw the low score, I felt so sad that I began to question if I was good enough. But then something amazing happened—I started doing better again! I worked hard every day and decided to try my best to get even higher scores.
For example, I had trouble remembering classic poems. Their old-fashioned words and deep meanings confused (使……困惑) me. I felt helpless! But I didn't give up. I tried new ways to study: reading the poems many times, writing them down, and even practising with friends. Guess what? I made fewer mistakes and remembered more words! My memory also got stronger.
After beating this challenge, I felt braver. These good and bad times helped me grow up. Now I know that hard work really pays off. This experience will always remind me to keep trying my best!
()1. The writer uses the example "a roller coaster" to .
A. explain his problems
B. make his decisions
C. achieve his dreams
D. describe his own grades
()2. Why did the writer's grades improve?
A. Because his parents encouraged him.
B. Because he found new ways to study.
C. Because his teacher helped him.
D. Because he got lucky in exams.
()3. What does the underlined word "them" refer to?
A. The poems.
B. The plans.
C. The challenges.
D. The poets.
()4. What is the main lesson the writer learned?
A. Many hands make light work.
B. Hard work always pays off.
C. Interest is the best teacher.
D. Knowledge is power.

1.D 2.B 3.A 4.B