《2025年南通小题课时作业本九年级英语上册译林版》

五、阅读理解。
(2024徐州丰县期中)
Being True to Yourself Matters
Sarah often helped out at her dad's restaurant, but today felt different—she was given the responsibility of serving customers.
Excited, yet nervous, she carefully carried a pork steak to Table 6. Her excitement quickly turned to anxiety(焦虑) when she saw Kassy, a popular girl from school sitting there with her friends. Feeling shy and afraid, Sarah hid herself behind the front desk to avoid being seen. Though an excellent student, Sarah often felt out of place among her wealthy classmates. She remembered how Kassy used to make fun of her and worried that others might do the same to her for working at a restaurant. When Sarah's dad found her hiding, Sarah didn't know what to say. He suggested that she take a break.
Turning back to the kitchen, Sarah felt bad for letting her dad down. To her surprise, Hannah, one of Kassy's friends, came over and said that she knew how mean(刻薄的) Kassy could be. She also praised Sarah for her hard work. Her comfort gave Sarah the strength she needed.
With confidence, Sarah returned to the dining area and brought the check to Kassy's table. When Kassy tried to make fun of her, Sarah and Hannah did a silly “crab dance” and laughed together. As she crossed the dining room, Sarah realized she didn't feel embarrassed. Whether Kassy liked her family's restaurant or not, it didn't matter.
As Sarah returned to the front desk, she felt a warm sense of pride, knowing the restaurant was special to her, no matter what others thought. She understood that hard work and kindness were what really mattered. From then on, she started to enjoy her new role with confidence and pride.
1 Why did Sarah feel anxious when she saw Kassy?
A. Kassy often made fun of her at school.
B. Kassy was more popular than her at school.
C. She was serving customers for the first time.
D. She didn't want others to know about her family.
2 What does the phrase “out of place” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Angry. B. Confident. C. Uncomfortable. D. Happy.
3 What did Hannah do to Sarah?
A. She laughed at Sarah. B. She praised Sarah.
C. She offered to help Sarah's serve. D. She was mean to Sarah.

答案： 1—3 ACB