Seven loyal readers came to the Teens’ office two weeks ago. They had a wonderful day learning how to make a newspaper. But what   36  made them excited was that they had their say（发表意见）.
“What most impressed me was   37  I was saying something, I found all eyes were   38  me,” said Tang Shining, one of the students. Her friend, Li Chunbei agreed, and felt very glad that when she was talking, the editors nodded and even   39 notes.
Students were happy to see the editors listen to their   40 . You may often   41  about being neglected (忽略) by teachers and parents.   42  before complaining, please   43  that you have already spoken about your thoughts.
It’s common in China that teachers at school and parents were   44  the ones to tell teenagers what they should and shouldn’t do. The young are   45  to doing what they are told, rather than thinking by themselves. But then their ideas would be locked in their brains and not be    46 .
A girl wrote to Teens about her family   47 . She used to be very sad because her father seldom talked and played with her. After years of consideration, she   48  decided to write her father a letter, telling him about her sadness. To her   49 , the father   50 , saying that he didn’t realize his mistakes. From then on, he really  51 .
Sometimes, we need to let our   52  be heard, so others can understand our thoughts and feelings. Don’t be afraid of being   53  for what you have done. You know it is your   54  to speak your mind.   55   your ideas are denied (否定), at least you have tried your best. You will not be left with any regret.

Going back to school is a very exciting event for my two boys. It means getting new school bags and books, and seeing friends again after the summer holiday.

My oldest son, 9-year-old Salem, asked me several times where we would go to buy a backpack, while my other son, 6-year-old Abdullah, asked what school would be like this year.

For the last three years, school was a nightmare for many children and their parents as violence increased and there were more attacks on schools and teachers. As a result, many parents prevented their children from going to school. One of six children in this country did not attend primary school in 2009. Many kids who did attend school were accompanied by a parent for the entire day to make sure nothing happened to their children.

For poor families or those with large families, back to school can be an expensive time. The government gives some help to those living in poor neighborhoods, and school bags, note books and other items(商品) are given for free.

Most of the merchants who sell notebooks and pens now sell their products out on the street instead of in stores. They sit on the ground and lay their items on the ground or they have a small table to sell their goods.

The bags cost between $10 and $20, while clothes and shoes cost between $20 and $30. I found all the things I needed for my sons and even bought something for myself. I spent about $50 on each of them, including school uniforms.

At the end of the day, we returned to our home carrying many shopping bags filled with items that made my children happy and excited to go back to school. I just hope this school year will be a peaceful one.

1.The author’s children are ________ to go to school.

A．eager            B．afraid             C．unwilling          D．surprised

2.The underlined word “nightmare” is the closest in meaning to ________.

A．fantasy           B．dream world       C．prison            D．terrible situation

3.Many children are not going to school mainly because of ________.

A．the terrible education system              B．security problems and poverty

C．parents’ distrust in schools              D．the government’s inability

4.As a parent, the author ________.

A．is unable to afford his kids’ schooling       B．is unwilling to send his kids to school

C．hopes his kids have a happy school life       D．complains school education costs too much

5.Which of the following statement is NOT true?

A．Many parents prevented their children from going to school for great study pressure.

B．School bags, note books and other items(商品) are given to those living in poor neighborhoods for free.

C．The author spent about $100 for her two sons.

D．The items the author bought made her children happy and excited to go back to school.

三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。

Going back to school is a very exciting event for my two boys. It means getting new school bags and books, and seeing friends again after the summer holiday.

My oldest son, 9-year-old Salem, asked me several times where we would go to buy a backpack, while my other son, 6-year-old Abdullah, asked what school would be like this year.

For the last three years, school was a nightmare for many children and their parents as violence increased and there were more attacks on schools and teachers. As a result, many parents prevented their children from going to school. One of six children in this country did not attend primary school in 2009. Many kids who did attend school were accompanied by a parent for the entire day to make sure nothing happened to their children.

For poor families or those with large families, back to school can be an expensive time. The government gives some help to those living in poor neighborhoods, and school bags, note books and other items(商品) are given for free.

Most of the merchants who sell notebooks and pens now sell their products out on the street instead of in stores. They sit on the ground and lay their items on the ground or they have a small table to sell their goods.

The bags cost between $10 and $20, while clothes and shoes cost between $20 and $30. I found all the things I needed for my sons and even bought something for myself. I spent about $50 on each of them, including school uniforms.

At the end of the day, we returned to our home carrying many shopping bags filled with items that made my children happy and excited to go back to school. I just hope this school year will be a peaceful one.

56．The author’s children are ________ to go to school.

A. eager                       B. afraid                              C. unwilling                 D. surprised

57．The underlined word “nightmare” is the closest in meaning to ________.

A. fantasy                     B. dream world                    C. prison                      D. terrible situation

58．Many children are not going to school mainly because of ________.

A. the terrible education system                         B. security problems and poverty

C. parents’ distrust in schools                             D. the government’s inability

59．As a parent, the author ________.

A. is unable to afford his kids’ schooling   B. is unwilling to send his kids to school

C. hopes his kids have a happy school life        D. complains school education costs too much

 Seven loyal（忠实的）readers came to the Teens Office two weeks ago. They had a wonderful day learning how to make a newspaper. But what  36  made them excited was that they had their say. 

“What most _37_ me was when I was saying something, I found all eyes were on me,” said Tang Shining, one of the students. Her friend, Li Chunbei _38_, and felt very glad that when she was talking, the editors（编辑） nodded and _39_ took notes.

Students are happy to see the editors listen to their _40_. You may often _41_about being neglected（忽视） by teachers and parents. _42__ before complaining, please make sure that you have already spoken about your _43_.

Traditionally in China, teachers at school and parents were_44_ the ones to tell teenagers what they should and shouldn’t do. The young are _45_ to doing what they are told, rather than thinking by themselves. But then their ideas would be locked in their brain and not be _46_.

A girl wrote to Teens about her family story. She _47__ to be very sad because her father seldom talked and played with her. After years of consideration, she _48_ decided to write her father a letter, telling him about her sadness. To her _49__, the father _50_, saying that he didn’t realize his mistake. From then on, he really _51_.

Sometimes, we need to let our _52__ be heard, so others can understand our thoughts and feelings.

Don’t be afraid of being _53_ for what you have done. You know it is your _54_ to speak your mind. Even if your suggestions are denied, at least you have tried your best. You will not be left with any _55_.

1.A. directly              B. really               C. completely       D. immediately

2. A. disappointed          B. frightened           C. impressed        D. horrified （恐惧）

3. A. refused               B. disagreed            C. disliked     D. agreed 

4. A. even              B. yet              C. already      D. still

5. A. speeches          B. opinions         C. songs            D. articles

6. A. talk              B. complain         C. write            D. speak

7. A. And               B. So               C. But          D. Instead

8. A. pleasure              B. love             C. hatred   （憎恨） D. worry

9. A. seldom                B. never               C. always           D. sometimes

10. A. used             B. reduced          C. devoted      D. told

11. A. remembered           B. used             C. touched      D. heard

12. A. used             B. pretended            C. seemed       D. had

13. A. sadly                B. suddenly         C. angrily          D. finally

14. A. sorrow（悲伤）       B. disappointment       C. surprise     D. satisfaction

15.A. apologized           B. smiled               C. laughed      D. sighed

16.A. exchanged        B. changed          C. left         D. played

17. A. voices               B. decisions            C. suggestions      D. secrets

18.A. praised               B. blamed           C. beaten           D. fined

19. A. duty             B. task             C. right            D. pleasure

20. A. regret              B. sadness          C. trouble          D. difficulty

Mother: You don’t look happy, Cathy.       1.        

Cathy: I didn’t do well in the chemistry test.

Mother: Really? I could hardly believe you were not doing well in chemistry.             2.       What happened this time?

Cathy:    3.      I found all the questions easy and I finished the test in no time.

Mother: Yes. It is one of your weaknesses.

Cathy: Yes.      4.      I made some very stupid mistakes that I shouldn’t have made.

Mother:       5.       

Cathy: Yes, I have certainly learned a lesson.

E. You are right.

F. Well, next time you should be more careful.

G. I don’t know.