C
Leonard, a middle school student who loves running, had to quit(放弃) the Middle School Sports League(联赛) to deal with his knee problem, although he had been training for the league for half a year. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you.
Nothing is fun all the time. Sticking at something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance(毅力). However, learning to let go when things aren't right is important too. Maybe your heart isn't in playing the piano anymore, or you only play football because
your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Deciding to walk away can free up time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that letting go of goals you can't reach or don't really want can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life.
But how can you know it's time to stop and move on? Dr Bean is an expert in sports psychology(心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, "Quitting is never a matter of black and white." He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren't enjoying something anymore. Is it because you have argued with a teammate or can't get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with a trusted adult or friend. That can help you decide whether you should stay and stick, or quit and move on.
Quitting doesn't have to mean totally giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you take away the pressure of exams. If you do decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.
()61. The writer mentions Leonard in Paragraph 1 to show that .
A. we should never give up
B. we should get away from trouble
C. it's difficult to win Olympic medals
D. sometimes it's all right to stop and quit
()62. According to Paragraph 2, learning to let go is important because we can .
A. learn about perseverance
B. have enough money to spend
C. live a busier and fuller life
D. feel more confident in ourselves
()63. By saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3, Dr Bean means that .
A. it's not good to stick to things we don't like
B. we should think twice before quitting an activity
C. we don't have to take exams to show our true abilities
D. it's wiser to pick up a new hobby than to keep the old one
()64. According to the text, which of the following may be the right reasons for quitting?
①You don't like the teacher.
②You are not interested in it anymore.
③You can't get on well with your teammates.
④You can't achieve the goal no matter how hard you work.
A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②③ D. ②④
()65. Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. Knowing When to Stop
B. Working Hard to Move On
C. Learning How to Grow Up
D. Starting Early to Make Changes

61.D 62.D 63.B 64.D 65.A

【分析】
这是一篇关于“适时放弃”的英语阅读理解题，需结合文章各段落内容逐一分析题目：
1. 第61题：考查第一段事例的作用，需结合事例引出的核心观点判断；
2. 第62题：考查第二段中“学会放手的重要性”，需定位原文对应细节；
3. 第63题：考查对划线句的理解，需结合后文专家建议分析句意；
4. 第64题：考查放弃的原因，需定位原文提及的放弃相关因素；
5. 第65题：考查文章主旨，需梳理全文核心内容。
【解析】
61题：第一段举Leonard因膝盖问题放弃联赛的例子，目的是引出“学会放手是好事”的核心观点。A项“永不放弃”与文意相悖，B项“远离麻烦”、C项“赢奥运奖牌”均与事例无关，故选D。
62题：第二段末句明确指出“letting go of goals you can't reach or don't really want can build up your confidence”，对应选项D“对自己更有信心”。A项“学习毅力”是坚持的作用，B项“有钱花”、C项“更忙碌充实”均未提及，故选D。
63题：划线句“Quitting is never a matter of black and white.”意为放弃并非绝对，结合后文Dr Bean建议思考放弃原因、与他人商量，可知是说放弃前要三思。A项“坚持不喜欢的不好”、C项“不用考试证明能力”、D项“换爱好比坚持旧的明智”均与句意不符，故选B。
64题：根据第二段“your heart isn't in playing the piano anymore”（对应②）、第四段“letting go of goals you can't reach”（对应④），①“不喜欢老师”原文为“无法与新美术老师相处”，③“与队友相处不好”原文为“与某队友吵架”，均不符合题意，故选D。
65题：文章围绕“何时该停止/放弃”展开，论述适时放弃的重要性及判断方法，核心是“知道何时该停”，A项符合主旨。B项“努力继续”、C项“如何成长”、D项“早做改变”均偏离主旨，故选A。
【答案】
61.D 62.D 63.B 64.D 65.A
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为初中英语阅读理解题，围绕“适时放弃”的主题，考查学生对文章细节、主旨及句意的理解能力，需准确定位原文信息，结合选项逐一排除错误答案，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5