《2025年卓越英语九年级上册译林版》

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Like most parents, mine spent much time advising me to take part in activities outside school. However, they never forced(强迫) me, and I never found anything I was interested in. Then one day a friend at school told me about a local dance group and asked if I wanted to go with her. So after school we went to talk to the dance teacher. She explained everything to us and we both decided to join.
My parents were really pleased to hear I'd finally chosen dancing. They think if you develop an interest in doing something yourself, it will be easier to succeed(成功).
I've now been attending the dancing classes for 3 years and I really enjoy it. We are organized into age groups, and at 16 I'm now in the oldest class. There are classes of swing dance, ballet, street dance and folk dance. I practice street dance and I'm quite good at it. I also help out leading some of the younger children.
We also take part in events like local and even national dance shows, and relatives turn up to see their children perform. My parents are proud of me as they tell me all the time.
Now I'll be too old to continue dancing with the group. However, I have already made plans to continue with them. The dance school has become very successful and is opening new classes. The director has asked if I'd like to be one of the group leaders and of course I said “yes”!
—By Julie, 16
1. Who made Julie decide to join the local dance group?Herself.
2. According to Julie's parents, what is more important to be successful?Interest. /Developing an interest in doing something yourself.
3. When did Julie attend the dancing classes?3/Three years ago. /At 13/thirteen (years old).
4. Will Julie continue practicing street dance? Why or why not?No. /No，she won't. Because she is too old to continue it.
5. How does Julie feel about her future development?Clear.

答案： 1.Herself. 2.Interest. /Developing an interest in doing something yourself. 3.3/Three years ago. /At 13/thirteen (years old). 4.No. /No，she won't. Because she is too old to continue it. 5.Clear.（言之有理，切合语篇主题即可。）