《2025年名校课堂九年级英语上册沪教版》

Ⅲ. 任务型阅读：阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。
Dear Mum and Dad,
I know you are probably wondering why I wrote to you. The thing is, I’m not happy with some of our family rules. After all, I’m not a child anymore. I’m 14. I’m a teenager now. Anyway, I don’t know how else I can “talk to” you, so please “hear me out”.
First, can I spend more time with my friends on Saturday night? Every time we decide to watch a two-hour movie after six o’clock, I have to explain to them that I won’t get home at 7:30 p. m. if I join them. The last time that happened, they called me a “killjoy”, and I was so embarrassed (尴尬的). So, can I stay out until 10:00 p. m. on Saturdays?
Second, can I have more pocket money? I plan to take tennis lessons this summer, but all my money has gone to snacks, drinks, books, music, and video games. I think I’m ready to take on more housework around the house: I can cook, clean the house, and even look after my baby brother. If I’m allowed to have more pocket money, I promise not to spend any on sweets or expensive toys.
Last but not the least, could you please not use the word GROUND (罚不准出门) in front of my friends? I don’t mind being grounded for a week or a month, just no G-word when my friends are with us. It hurts my feeling.
Love,
Johnny
16. What time is Johnny asked to arrive home?
He is asked to arrive home at 7:30 p.m..
17. Which English word in the second paragraph means “使人扫兴的人”?
It’s “killjoy”.
18. If Johnny is allowed to have more pocket money, what does he promise?
He promises not to spend any on.
19. How will Johnny probably feel if his parents ground him in front of his friends?
Johnny will probably feel hurt.
20. Why did Johnny write the letter?
He wants to communicate better with his parents.

答案： 16.at 7:30 p.m. 17.killjoy 18.not to spend any on 19.hurt 20.communicate better with