四、阅读理解
There are many problems that teenagers have to face when we stop being children. At this age, all feelings and moods are very strong. All problems seem very important.
The first terrible thing is misunderstanding from the dearest people—parents. They do not understand why we need to buy things we want to buy, listen to this type of music or spend most of our spare time with our friends. We do not want to hurt their feelings, but they should try to understand us.
The same misunderstanding we face sometimes comes from the side of the teachers. Some of them think that youth should be devoted (奉献) to studying. While learning is undoubtedly important, a life focused only on studying can feel dull (无趣的) and lifeless. Youth is the time for us to learn about people and about ourselves. Out of a sincere hope to protect us, some teachers try to protect us from all risks in life. Yet what teenagers truly need is for adults to take our thoughts and feelings seriously, to offer us support and kindness.
▲ I think, teenagers need to have pocket money for buying books, pens, ice cream and so on. But I do not think it is a good idea to ask parents to give me some money. If I find a part-time job, they will say it distracts (使分心) me from studies. If I ask for money, they say they spend too much on food, clothes and other things.
Sometimes the problem of fashion appears. My parents try to buy me clothes to their taste. Sometimes that’s all right, but sometimes I want something more fashionable, especially for summer. Then we can argue for hours. It is interesting that in the question of clothes, my mother is on my side, but in the question of books and music, my father supports me.
Being young is not easy, but it is an important time to learn and grow. Problems like these may feel big now, but they also help us understand ourselves better. If we can talk with adults honestly, find good friends who support us, and be true to who we are, we will get through these years smoothly. Remember, all these experiences—the good and the hard—are preparing us for the future ahead.
() 1. Which of the following sentences can be put in “ ▲ ”?
A. The problem of money is important as well.
B. A part-time job is another common problem.
C. It’s hard for us to ask parents for some money.
D. Saving money is a necessary skill for the future.
() 2. Which sentence would the writer keep in his diary?
A. I am too busy to take part-time jobs. B. I like my parents to buy clothes for me.
C. I want to make more choices by myself.
D. I hope my teachers help me with my study.
() 3. What’s the main purpose (目的) of the passage?
A. To show youth is even better than adulthood.
B. To encourage teenagers to take on challenges.
C. To advise teenagers to face problems bravely.
D. To guide teenagers to deal with their daily needs.

1.A 2.C 3.C

【分析】
本题为青少年成长话题的阅读理解题，包含句子还原、细节理解、主旨大意三类题型。解题思路如下：
1. 第1题是句子还原题，需找承上启下的句子，重点分析▲后段落的核心内容——围绕青少年的零花钱、向父母要钱的矛盾（属于钱的问题），据此匹配选项；
2. 第2题是细节理解题，需定位文中作者的态度和行为，匹配符合作者想法的选项；
3. 第3题是主旨大意题，需关注文章最后一段的总结句，提炼作者的写作目的。
【解析】
1. 第1题：▲后段落主要讲述青少年关于零花钱、向父母要钱的矛盾，核心是“钱的问题”。A选项“The problem of money is important as well”（钱的问题也很重要）能承上启下，引出下文关于钱的烦恼；B选项“兼职”是后文才提及的内容，无法承接；C选项仅强调“要钱难”，未涵盖段落核心；D选项“存钱”未提及，故选A。
2. 第2题：文中作者提到“我想要更时尚的衣服”“希望被理解、自主选择”，C选项“I want to make more choices by myself”（我想要自己做更多选择）符合作者的态度；A选项“太忙不做兼职”文中未提及；B选项“喜欢父母买衣服”与文中“想要更时尚的衣服”的态度不符；D选项“希望老师帮学习”未提及，故选C。
3. 第3题：文章最后一段总结“这些问题帮助成长，要坦诚交流、找朋友、真实做自己，顺利度过”，核心目的是鼓励青少年面对成长中的问题。A选项“青春比成年好”未提及；B选项“接受挑战”偏离主旨；D选项“处理日常需求”片面，故选C。
【答案】
1.A 2.C 3.C
【知识点】
阅读理解、句子还原、主旨大意
【点评】
本题围绕青少年成长烦恼展开，考查了阅读理解中常见的句子还原、细节理解、主旨大意题型，需学生结合上下文语境分析作者观点，把握文章核心，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5

五、小练笔
What problems do you have as a teenager? How do you often deal with them? (At least 5 sentences)

As a teenager, I am often under a lot of stress because of heavy schoolwork and ongoing exams. Besides, I sometimes have trouble getting along well with my parents.
To deal with study stress, I make a clear study plan and finish the tasks step by step every day. When I have communication problems with my parents, I choose to talk with them patiently. I also do some sports in my free time to relax. These ways help me stay positive and solve my problems well.

【分析】首先明确题目要求：以青少年身份，写出自身遇到的问题及应对方法，至少5句话。解题思路：1. 选取青少年常见的典型问题（学业压力、亲子沟通问题），贴近自身实际；2. 针对每个问题对应提出具体可行的解决措施；3. 组织语言，确保语句通顺、句子数量达标，符合英语表达规范。
【解析】根据题目要求，先阐述作为青少年遇到的两类问题：因繁重作业和持续考试产生的学业压力，以及与父母沟通不畅的问题；再对应说明解决方法：制定清晰学习计划逐步完成任务、耐心与父母交流、空闲时运动放松，确保内容连贯，满足至少5句的要求。
【答案】As a teenager, I am often under a lot of stress because of heavy schoolwork and ongoing exams. Besides, I sometimes have trouble getting along well with my parents.
To deal with study stress, I make a clear study plan and finish the tasks step by step every day. When I have communication problems with my parents, I choose to talk with them patiently. I also do some sports in my free time to relax. These ways help me stay positive and solve my problems well.
【知识点】英语应用文写作、青少年话题表达
【点评】本题围绕青少年日常话题，考查学生的英语表达能力，要求结合自身实际组织内容，语句连贯，难度适中，能有效检验学生的英语综合运用能力。
【难度系数】0.7