五、阅读与表达。
阅读短文，回答下列问题。
Wang Qian was a lovely girl, who never argued with her parents before 15. But when she became a ninth grader, things started to change. “We often argue, sometimes because of unimportant things,” she said.
Some experts(专家) think ninth graders usually suffer a lot because of the changes in their body and mind. A survey shows that the lack of support from parents makes things even worse. Wang’s classmate Liu Shijia is an example. “The exams in Grade 9 are more difficult, but my parents still don’t support me,” she said sadly.
As ninth graders enter the rebellious phase(叛逆期), they want to be free and have their own ideas. The survey shows that about 47 per cent of ninth graders try to persuade(说服) their parents when they have different ideas. Wang feels this deeply. “I think I have been an adult already. I can make decisions by myself,” she said. For example, she thinks there is nothing wrong with playing with boys, but her parents don’t agree with her. They often argue about this.
To deal with these problems, an expert from Nantong gives useful advice to ninth graders. “First, calm down and pay more attention to your studies. Second, develop some interests and share them with your parents. Finally, learn about your changes and know yourself well. Then try to accept them,” she said.
注:每题答案不超过6个词。
1. What does Liu Shijia think of the exams in Grade 9?
They are more difficult.
2. Why do about half of ninth graders try to persuade their parents instead of accepting their ideas?
To have freedom and own ideas.
3. What did Wang Qian and her parents sometimes argue about?
Unimportant things.
4. How many pieces of advice does the expert give?
Three.
5. What do you think of the ninth graders' interests?
They should be meaningful and colourful. (答案不唯一)
