People who are about the same age as you are ...

People who are about the same age as you are your peers. Peers include your friends and your classmates. They have strong influence on your actions. Your peers influence how you think, how you act, and even how you dress. Peer pressure is the influence that people of the same age have on one another.

Sometimes your peers influence you in a helpful or positive（积极的）way. A friend may notice that you have problems in math. And he might invite you to join a study group or show you how to solve a difficult problem during lunch. Such actions are helpful to you.

Sometimes your peers influence you in a negative or unhealthy way. A friend might offer you cigarettes（香烟）．Cigarettes are harmful to your health. Your friend knows that. Your friend also knows that underage smoking is against the law. Yet he or she still makes the offer. This bad influence is negative peer pressure.

Your peers may not always realize they are influencing you in a negative way. For example. a friend might invite you to the movies. You would love to go, but you have a lot of housework to do. In situations like this you should make a wise decision.

You can learn to deal with negative peer pressure. Keep away from people who try to influence your behavior in harmful ways. Though it is not always easy to say no, it’s really necessary to learn to do that. Follow the following steps. First. look at the person and say no in a firm(坚定的）but polite voice. Make sure your face shows that you are serious. Let the person know you will not back down. Then, give reasons for saying no. Explain why you won't do what the person wants. Remember to say goodbye and walk away if he or she continues.

1.From Paragraph 2, we can infer（推断）that a friend who influences you in a positive way might______．

A. go to school together with you

B. do your homework instead of you

C. share cigarettes from his father with you

D. try to help you when you are in trouble

2.What does the underlined word "negative" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. Harmful.　　 B. Useless. C. Careless.　 D. Forgetful.

3.How many steps of saying no are mentioned in the last paragraph?

A. Three.　　　　　　　　 B. Four.　　　　　　　　　 C. Five.　　　　　　　　 D. Six.

4.Which sentence shows the writer's opinion?

A. Peer pressure is the influence that people of the same age have on one another.

B. We should learn to deal with negative peer pressure.

C. It's not always important to say no to your peers.

D. Peers include your friends and your classmates.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Peer pressure is that strong feeling you might get to do the same things as other people of your age if you want them to like you. There is nobody that wants to be talked about or laughed at. But regretfully (遗憾地), we can’t always do things we like and have to forget who we truly are sometimes because it becomes more important for us to fit in with those around us.

Sometimes the pressure that we feel involves (参与) unimportant things, like being considered cool or dressing fashionably. We feel like doing things others do and saying things others say. Like starting to drink, because everyone does it, or maybe one of our friends drinks. But we do it anyway because we don’t want others to think we are scared. At that moment all that seems to be important to us is what they think of us, but later we regret the choice that we have made. Peer pressure often makes people take risks and put their life on the line.

So why do we give in to negative (消极的) peer pressure? Sometimes we just want to show that we are independent (独立的). Others may go along because they are curious to try something new that other people around them are doing. The idea of following the crowd (大众) influences our judgment (判断) or common sense. And most of the time we give in because we don’t want to be made fun of or talked about for not doing what others are doing. We also do it because we are afraid of being refused by others or because we aren’t sure of ourselves. Also, we do it because we don’t want to lose a friendship, or we want to be liked by everyone. Those who give in to peer pressure have low self-esteem (自尊), uncertainty about themselves, and don’t have a sense of self-worth.

Sometimes peer pressure can also be good. What we have to do is to learn to tell the difference between positive (积极的) and negative pressure. It is OK sometimes to follow the crowd but we have to recognize when it does us more harm than good.

1.Which of the following is most likely to cause peer pressure?

A. Our relatives invite us to attend a party.

B. Our teachers gave us a lot of homework.

C. Our parents expect high scores from us.

D. Our classmates take mobile phones to our school.

2.According to Paragraph 2, we sometimes do something wrong to show that we_________.

A. are scared B. are independent

C. have great talent D. have great courage

3.We give in to peer pressure to_________.

A. make others accept us B. attract others’ attention

C. prove our special value D. show our personality

4.Which idea may cause us to make a wrong judgment according to the passage?

A. Nobody is perfect. B. Nothing is impossible.

C. Everyone else is doing it. D. Just follow your own belief.

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

Your peers are people your age or close to it. Besides close friends, your peers include other children you know who are the same age------like people in your grade, sports team, or neighborhood. Peers may have a positive influence on each other and play important roles in each other’s lives:

Positive examples

Peers set plenty of good examples for each other. Having peers who do well in school or do their best in a sport can influence you to work hard to realize your dream, too. Peers who are kind and helpful can influence you to build these qualities in yourself. Even peers you’ve never met can be role models(模范). For example, watching someone your age compete in the Olympics or give a piano concert might inspire you to go after a dream of your own.

Feedback(反馈) and advice

Your peers listen and give you feedback as you try out new ideas. They can help you make decisions, too: what courses to take, whether to get your hair cut or let it grow, or how to solve a problem. Peers often give each other good advice. Your peers will be quick to tell you when they think you’re making a mistake or doing something dangerous.

Socializing（交际）

Being with your peers----such as classmates or teammates----gives you a chance to learn how to make friends and deal with disagreements with people.

New experiences

Your peers might get you involved(参与) in clubs, sports, or volunteer groups. Your world would be far less rich without peers encouraging you to try some new food for the first time, or listen to a CD you have never heard before.

1.The first paragraph is mainly about ________.

A．who your peers are

B．how to find peers whose interests are similar to yours

C．the negative influence of peers on each other

D．the difference between your close friends and your peers

2.The author makes  points of how peers have a positive influence on each other.

A．three            B．four              C．five              D．six

3.With which of the following may the author agree?

A．Peers you have never met cannot influence you.

B．You can ask your friends to make a decision for you.

C．You should not play with peers you don’t like.

D．Your peers may cause you to experience new things.

4.The author mentions that good role models can influence you to ________.

① work hard to realize your dream

② do something dangerous

③ build good qualities in yourself

④ have fewer friends

A．①③             B．②④             C．②③             D．③④

5.From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that being with your peers gives you a chance to ________.

A．influence other people

B．play an important role

C．learn how to make more friends

D．improve your English skills

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

People of your age, like your classmates and friends, are called your peers. When they try to influence how you act or get you to do something, they bring you peer pressure(同伴压力).

Peers can have a good influence on each other. They learn from each other and make progress together. Sometimes, however, peers influence each other in bad ways. For example, a few classmates might get you to cut class(逃课), or a friend might want you to try smoking.

Some children give in to(屈服于) peer pressure, because they want to be liked or because they worry that other children might make fun of them if they don’t go along with the group. Others go along with the group because they want to try something new that their peers are doing. So it’s hard to be the only one to say “no” to peer pressure. But you can do it.

Paying attention to your own feelings about what is right can help you do the right thing. You can simply stay away from peers who ask you to do something wrong. When you find it difficult to deal with peer pressure, you can talk to someone you trust. Don’t feel sorry if you’ve made a mistake. Speaking it out can help you feel much better.

根据上述内容，判断下列句子正（T）误（F）。

1.Your peers include your classmates and your parents.

2.It’s good for peers to learn from each other and make progress together.

3.Peers never influence each other in bad ways.

4.Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked by other kids.

5.It’s important to know what is right in front of peer pressure.

九年级英语阅读判断中等难度题查看答案及解析

Your shoes are the same size ______ Wei Hua's．

A.to B.as C.about D.on

九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

Do you remember your dreams? Do people have the same dreams? Why do I dream?

There are many questions about dreams. We dream during the REM (快速眼动) stage of sleep. We have about five periods of REM sleep during the night. The first REM cycle (周期) lasts about 10 minutes. As the night goes on, the REM cycle gets longer. By early morning, the REM cycle can last up to 90 minutes. Usually, it is in this last REM cycle that we remember our dreams.

Dreams change as people age. People may have several dreams each night. Some are like films and usually in color. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something and trying to find the answer. Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can’t remember the dreams clearly.

It is reported that too much dreaming is bad for our health. The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is hard at work. That is why we may have a long sleep and still feel tired when we wake up.

Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that’s normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don’t drink coffee, take a nap, instead. There are many advantages of a daily nap. First of all, you can remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A 20-minute nap can reduce your pressure. Finally, a nap can make you cheerful.

But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap at noon, about eight hours after you wake up. In general, a 20-minute nap is the best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking up, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during the nap. You don’t have to keep looking at the clock so that you don’t oversleep. Now, next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don’t get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes and take a nap.

1.According to the article, which of the following is true?

A. People always ask questions in their dreams.

B. People never dream in their last REM cycle.

C. The first REM cycle is the shortest of the five.

D. It’s impossible for people to remember their dreams.

2. According to the article, why do people sometimes have the same dream again and again?

A. Because they are worried about something.

B. Because they often watch interesting color films.

C. Because they want to remember the dream clearly.

D. Because other people ask them too many questions.

3.The underlined word “nap” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “___________”.

A. A long walk B. a kind of drink

C. a short sleep D. a deep sleep

4.According to the article, which of the following is not an advantage of a daily nap?

A. We can run much faster.

B. We can learn things more easily.

C. We can become happier.

D. We can remember things better.

5.According to the article, which of the following is true?

A. Dreaming is harmful to our health.

B. The longer we dream, the better we sleep.

C. We should fall into a deep sleep after lunch.

D. We’ll feel better after a 20-minute nap at noon.

九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Do you remember your dreams? Do people have the same dreams? Why do I dream?

There are many questions about dreams. We dream during the REM(快速眼动) stage of sleep. We have about five periods of REM sleep during the night. The first REM cycle(周期) lasts about 10 minutes. As the night goes on, the REM cycle gets longer. By early morning, the REM cycle can last up to 90 minutes. Usually, it is in this last REM cycle that we remember our dreams.

Dreams change as people age. People may have several dreams each night. Some are like films and usually in color. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something and trying to find the answer. Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can't remember the dreams clearly.

It is reported that too much dreaming is bad for our health. The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is hard at work. That is why we may have a long sleep and still feel tired when we wake up.

Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that's normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don't drink coffee, take a nap,_instead. There are many advantages of a daily nap. First of all, you can remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A 20－minute nap can reduce your pressure. Finally, a nap can make you cheerful.

But there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap at noon, about eight hours after you wake up. In general, a 20－minute nap is the best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking up, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during the nap. You don't have to keep looking at the clock so that you don't oversleep. Now, next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don't get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes and take a nap.

1.According to the article, which of the following is TRUE?

A. People always ask questions in their dreams.

B. People never dream in their last REM cycle.

C. The first REM cycle is the shortest of the five.

D. It's impossible for people to remember their dreams.

2.According to the article, why do people sometimes have the same dream again and again?

A. Because they are worried about something.

B. Because they often watch interesting color films.

C. Because they want to remember the dream clearly.

D. Because other people ask them too many questions.

3.The underlined word “nap” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “________”．

A. A long walk　　 B. a kind of drink

C. a short sleep　　 D. a deep sleep

4.According to the article, which of the following is NOT an advantage of a daily nap?

A. We can run much faster.　　 B. We can learn things more easily.

C. We can become happier.　　 D. We can remember things better.

5.According to the article, which of the following is TURE?

A. Dreaming is harmful to our health.

B. The longer we dream, the better we sleep.

C. We should fall into a deep sleep after lunch.

D. We'll feel better after a 20－minute nap at noon.

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

Do you remember your dreams? Do people have the same dreams? Why do I dream?

There are many questions about dreams. We dream during the REM (快速眼动) stage of sleep. We have about five periods of REM sleep during the night. The first REM cycle (周期) lasts about 10 minutes. As the night goes on, the REM cycle gets longer. By early morning, the REM cycle can last up to 90 minutes. Usually, it is in this last REM cycle that we remember our dreams.

Dreams change as people age. People may have several dreams each night. Some are like films and usually in color. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something and trying to find the answer. Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can’t remember the dreams clearly.

It is reported that too much dreaming is bad for our health. The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is hard at work. That is why we may have a long sleep and still feel tired when we wake up.

Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that’s normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don’t drink coffee, take a nap, instead. There are many advantages of a daily nap. First of all, you can remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A 20-minute nap can reduce your pressure. Finally, a nap can make you cheerful.

But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap at noon, about eight hours after you wake up. In general, a 20-minute nap is the best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking up, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during the nap. You don’t have to keep looking at the clock so that you don’t oversleep. Now, next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don’t get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes and take a nap.

1.According to the article, which of the following is true?

A. People always ask questions in their dreams.

B. People never dream in their last REM cycle.

C. The first REM cycle is the shortest of the five.

D. It’s impossible for people to remember their dreams.

2.According to the article, why do people sometimes have the same dream again and again?

A. Because they are worried about something.

B. Because they often watch interesting color films.

C. Because they want to remember the dream clearly.

D. Because other people ask them too many questions.

3.The underlined word “nap” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “___________”.

A. A long walk B. a kind of drink

C. a short sleep D. a deep sleep

4. According to the article, which of the following is not an advantage of a daily nap?

A. We can run much faster.

B. We can learn things more easily.

C. We can become happier.

D. We can remember things better.

5.According to the article, which of the following is true?

A. Dreaming is harmful to our health.

B. The longer we dream, the better we sleep.

C. We should fall into a deep sleep after lunch.

D. We’ll feel better after a 20-minute nap at noon.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Who do you think are the most important people in your life, your parents, your sisters or brothers, or your friends?1.　 Some students often say their parents don't understand them.　　 2.　　 So most of us think friends are the most important people in our life.

It's very important for teenagers to have one friend or a group of friends. It may be because we can discuss some private things with friends.　 3.　 However, parents often try to choose friends for us. They may even stop us from meeting some of our best friends. 4.　 How can you solve this problem? 5. Maybe our parents will understand us.

A. Of course we don't tell these things to our family members.

B. In large families, brothers and sisters often argue(吵架) with each other

C.In fact, they do this just because they really care about us too much

D.I think your answers must be"friends”

E.I think the best way is to find a right time to talk with parents about our feelings

F.Because they don't think it's the right time to meet friends

九年级英语补全短文6选5中等难度题查看答案及解析

Who do you think are the most important people in your life, your parents, your sisters or brothers, or your friends? I think your answer must be “my friends”. Some teenagers often say their parents don’t understand them. In large families, brothers and sisters often argue with each other. So most of us think friends are the most important people in our lives.

It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends. As for the reason, it may be because we can discuss some private things with friends. Of course we won’t tell things to our family members.

However, parents often try to choose friends for us. They may even stop us from meeting some of our best friends. In fact, they do it just because they care for us too much. But they often neglect(忽视) our real feelings. How can you solve this problem? I think the best way is to find a right time to talk with parents about our real feelings.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案（10分）

1.Many teenagers think　　　　 are the most important people in their live.

A、friends

B、brothers and sisters

C、family members

2.It’s important for teenagers to have good friends because　　　　 .

A、friends can help them with their lessons

B、they have the same interests

C、they can discuss some private things with friends

3.The underlined word “private” means “　　　　 ” in English.

A、public　　 B、personal　　 C、interesting

4.Why do our parents even stop us from meeting friends?

A、Because they don’t think it’s the right time to meet friends.

B、Because they care for us too much.

C、Because our friends are not friendly.

5.The writer thinks the best way to solve the problem is　　　　　 .

A、to make more friends

B、to tell parents our real feelings

C、to let parents choose friends for us

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