JLetter 1
Whatever I do, I always think about if other people will like it. How can I stop worrying about what they think?                                                         —Eva, 14, Illinois
JLetter 2
My dream is to be on the Olympic team for gymnastics. My dad thinks I started too late and I’ll never be able to make it. He puts me down, but I want his support. What should I do?                                                    —Erica, 9, Texas
JLetter 3
What should I do if I failed a test? I’m afraid to tell my mom because she might get mad at me and I can’t play soccer. And soccer is like the world to me.
—Ashley, 12, Wisconsin
JLetter 4
I just moved and I’m kind of shy, so how do I make new friends?
—Jessica, 11, Canada
Dr. Molly’s Answer ①
You should tell him about your dream and that if you work really hard, it might happen even though you started late. The sooner you tell your dad how you feel, the sooner you’ll be able to work on making your dream come true.
Dr. Molly’s Answer ②
Nobody knows you at your new school. You have nothing to lose, so gather up all your courage and go over to someone who looks friendly and introduce yourself. You can ask that person about your teacher or the other kids in your class to break the ice. Good luck!
Dr. Molly’s Answer ③
It’s better to tell your mom the truth than for her to find out another way. When you tell her, explain why you failed the test. Ask her if she can help you study in the future, so you’ll do better on your tests and also have time for the soccer you love.
Dr. Molly’s Answer ④
Just be yourself and try not to care about what others think. The more you think about it, the worse you will feel. Always act strong and confident. Even if you are a little unsure of something, don’t doubt (怀疑) your abilities to do things right. Just relax.
【小题1】Jessica ____________.
A.wonders how to make new friends
B.wishes to be on the Olympic team
C.is afraid to tell her mom about her failing a test
D.keeps worried about what other people think about her
【小题2】____________loves playing soccer best.
A.EricaB.EvaC.AshleyD.Jessica
【小题3】Erica’s dad doesn’t support her because he thinks she___________.
A.is a little shy and can’t do it wellB.didn’t start at a very early age
C.is too young to be on the teamD.doesn’t work hard
【小题4】 According to Dr. Molly, Eva should ____________.
A.hold on to her dreamB.always tell the truth
C.be brave to say hello to othersD.be confident of herself
【小题5】Which is the correct order of Dr. Molly’s answers to the four letters?
A.①④③②B.③④②①C.②③①④D.④①③②

I learned about life from an ant farm. When I was seven years old, my family created one. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box and put the ants into it. Soon they got to work making tunnels. I was amazed that each one knew exactly what to do. With my mom’s help, I kept a record of what happened each day and named the ants.

One day when I had put my face close to the structure (building), accidentally I knocked it over, and all the tunnels fell in. Although the ants survived their earthquake, one by one they began to die. I was frightened as I watched them give up their tunnel-building to carry the bodies to a corner of the farm. My mother reported that the ants were dying of “frustration (挫折)”. They simply could not stand the reality that their tunnels had been destroyed.

Although much time has passed, I still think of that ant farm. Over the years, I came to realize the ants have the spirit of teamwork. Working together, they were able to create an amazing world for themselves. I also learned that they should be admired for their hard work. Day in and day out, each worked at their task. The ant farm showed that teamwork and perseverance (毅力) are indeed the keys to success. But there was an even larger lesson that I did not realize until recently —Adversity (逆境) is a natural part of life, and must be accepted. Unlike the ants, humans cannot give up when they face disappointment.

So I try to live my life like those hardworking ants. But, unlike them, I try not to let frustration defeat (击败) me. I will have to keep building my tunnels.

1.The family created an ant farm in a glass box because it was easy _________.

A.for the ants to live in                     B.to get sunlight in

C.to keep the sand clean                   D.for the boy to watch

2.Which of the following is NOT the lesson from the ant farm?

A.The ants have the spirit of teamwork.

B.The ants give up when they face frustration.

C.The ants should be admired for their hard work.

D.Teamwork and perseverance are indeed the keys to success.

3.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage?

A.To share a personal experience.

B.To tell readers a story about ants.

C.To warn readers not to build an ant farm.

D.To call on readers to learn from the ants.

4. What did the writer think of the ants?

A.Persistent (执着) and friendly.

B.Selfish and foolish.

C.Clumsy (愚笨的) and lazy.

D.Hard-working but pessimistic (悲观).

 

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