《2025年初中英语阅读教程七年级英语上册外研版》

PASSAGE 3

Classic
(经典美文)
words: 121 time: 5 min.
When I was 7, I had problems at school. I worked hard, but couldn't get my maths right. I was so worried that I couldn't sleep. And I was also worried because there would be a parents' meeting soon.

What is a parents' meeting? It's when parents go to the school to meet with their kids' teachers. Parents and teachers sit down and have a one - to - one meeting. They talk about how well or badly kids are doing at school.
worried 感到忧虑的
parents' meeting 家长会
punish 惩罚
My teacher told my mum and dad I was trying hard. But he said I needed some help. However, my parents didn't punish me. They didn't take my pocket money away.
I was afraid of the parents' meeting. But I actually felt much better after it.
Choose the best answer.
(B) 1. The writer worked hard, but couldn't get his ______ right.
A. Chinese
B. maths
C. English
D. music
(C) 2. Why was the writer so worried?
A. Because there would be a test.
B. Because there would be a teachers' meeting soon.
C. Because there would be a parents' meeting soon.
D. Because there would be a maths class.
(B) 3. Which one is RIGHT about the parents' meeting?
A. Teachers and parents only talk about how badly kids are doing at school.
B. It's when parents go to the school to meet with their kids' teachers.
C. The parents go to the school to see their kids play sports or act in plays.
D. They see their kids play with each other.
(C) 4. What did the teacher say to his mum?
A. He was not trying hard.
B. His parents should punish him.
C. He needed some help.
D. Sorry.
(C) 5. How was the writer's teacher?
A. Strict.
B. Lonely.
C. Kind.
D. Worried.

答案： 1.B 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.C