四、阅读理解
Dear Alex,
How have you been lately? I've got a bit of awkward (尴尬的) trouble and I really want to ask you for advice.
I'm going through puberty (青春期) now, and my voice keeps cracking (破音) out of nowhere. One minute I talk normally, but the next it suddenly turns sharp or deep. It's so uncomfortable. What's worse, some classmates love laughing at my voice breaks and even copy me on purpose. Now I dare not speak much in class, and I feel really down.
Could you tell me how you got through that awkward time? I really need your help.
Yours,
Daniel
Dear Daniel,
I totally get how you feel—I've been there, done that.
Don't beat yourself up over this. Every boy has voice cracks in puberty; it's just part of growing up, nothing to be ashamed of.
To be honest, my voice was a total mess back then, cracking like a broken speaker. My classmates laughed at me too. At first, I felt so awkward that I wanted to hide away. But I soon realized: Those guys just fool around for fun, and they don't mean any harm.
I found a simple way—laugh it off. Whenever my voice cracked, I'd put it that my voice was just "leveling up". Once you don't make a big deal out of it, others will soon get bored and stop teasing (取笑) you. After all, people only pick on those who get shy easily.
Just remember, this too shall pass. It won't last forever. Don't let their silly words get under your skin. Be yourself, act normal, and it'll be over before you know it.
Cheer up! You'll be fine soon.
Yours,
Alex
（
A. He likes his puberty changes.
B. He becomes less active in class.
C. He often argues with classmates.
D. He thinks voice cracks are strange illnesses.
（
A. Uncaring.
B. Angry.
C. Fearful.
D. Surprised.
（
A. Because his voice was really getting better and stronger.
B. Because he wanted to make his classmates laugh with him.
C. Because he wanted to show off his changing voice to others.
D. Because he tried to treat the awkward situation in a humorous way.
（
A. Make you relaxed.
B. Hurt your feelings.
C. Help you grow up.
D. Change your voice.
Dear Alex,
How have you been lately? I've got a bit of awkward (尴尬的) trouble and I really want to ask you for advice.
I'm going through puberty (青春期) now, and my voice keeps cracking (破音) out of nowhere. One minute I talk normally, but the next it suddenly turns sharp or deep. It's so uncomfortable. What's worse, some classmates love laughing at my voice breaks and even copy me on purpose. Now I dare not speak much in class, and I feel really down.
Could you tell me how you got through that awkward time? I really need your help.
Yours,
Daniel
Dear Daniel,
I totally get how you feel—I've been there, done that.
Don't beat yourself up over this. Every boy has voice cracks in puberty; it's just part of growing up, nothing to be ashamed of.
To be honest, my voice was a total mess back then, cracking like a broken speaker. My classmates laughed at me too. At first, I felt so awkward that I wanted to hide away. But I soon realized: Those guys just fool around for fun, and they don't mean any harm.
I found a simple way—laugh it off. Whenever my voice cracked, I'd put it that my voice was just "leveling up". Once you don't make a big deal out of it, others will soon get bored and stop teasing (取笑) you. After all, people only pick on those who get shy easily.
Just remember, this too shall pass. It won't last forever. Don't let their silly words get under your skin. Be yourself, act normal, and it'll be over before you know it.
Cheer up! You'll be fine soon.
Yours,
Alex
（
B
）1. What can we infer (推断) from Daniel's email?A. He likes his puberty changes.
B. He becomes less active in class.
C. He often argues with classmates.
D. He thinks voice cracks are strange illnesses.
（
A
）2. What's Alex's attitude (态度) towards classmates' teasing?A. Uncaring.
B. Angry.
C. Fearful.
D. Surprised.
（
D
）3. Why did Alex say that his voice was "leveling up" when it cracked?A. Because his voice was really getting better and stronger.
B. Because he wanted to make his classmates laugh with him.
C. Because he wanted to show off his changing voice to others.
D. Because he tried to treat the awkward situation in a humorous way.
（
B
）4. What does the underlined phrase "get under your skin" most probably mean?A. Make you relaxed.
B. Hurt your feelings.
C. Help you grow up.
D. Change your voice.
答案：1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B
解析：
【分析】
1. 第1题是推理判断题，需从Daniel的邮件中挖掘隐含信息，定位到Daniel邮件里“Now I dare not speak much in class”，可推断他在课堂上变得不活跃，对应选项B；A选项与原文的尴尬情绪矛盾，C选项原文未提及与同学争吵，D选项原文未将变声视为疾病，均排除。
2. 第2题是态度判断题，定位到Alex的回复，他提到同学只是闹着玩无恶意，还建议别在意，说明对同学的取笑毫不在意，对应选项A；B（生气）、C（害怕）、D（惊讶）均不符合文意。
3. 第3题是细节理解题，定位到Alex回复中“laugh it off. Whenever my voice cracked, I'd put it that my voice was just 'leveling up'”，可知他用幽默方式化解尴尬，对应选项D；A、B、C均不符合原文意图。
4. 第4题是词义猜测题，结合上下文“别在意同学的取笑”，可推断“get under your skin”意为“伤害你的感情”，对应选项B；A、C、D均不符合语境。
【解析】
1. 细节推理：Daniel邮件中“Now I dare not speak much in class”表明他在课堂上不敢多说话，即变得不活跃，故选B。A项与原文尴尬情绪矛盾；C项未提及争吵；D项未将变声视为疾病，排除。
2. 态度判断：Alex提到同学“just fool around for fun, and they don't mean any harm”，并建议“laugh it off”，说明对同学的取笑毫不在意，故选A。B、C、D均不符合文意。
3. 细节理解：Alex用“leveling up”形容破音是为了以幽默方式化解尴尬，对应“laugh it off”的建议，故选D。A项并非真的变声变好；B、C项与初衷不符，排除。
4. 词义猜测：结合前文“别自责”和“一笑而过”，可知“get under your skin”意为“伤害你的感情”，故选B。A、C、D均不符合语境。
【答案】
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、推理判断、词义猜测
【点评】
本题为青春期话题的英语阅读理解，考查学生细节查找、推理判断及词义猜测能力，贴近学生生活，是初中英语常见题型，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
1. 第1题是推理判断题，需从Daniel的邮件中挖掘隐含信息，定位到Daniel邮件里“Now I dare not speak much in class”，可推断他在课堂上变得不活跃，对应选项B；A选项与原文的尴尬情绪矛盾，C选项原文未提及与同学争吵，D选项原文未将变声视为疾病，均排除。
2. 第2题是态度判断题，定位到Alex的回复，他提到同学只是闹着玩无恶意，还建议别在意，说明对同学的取笑毫不在意，对应选项A；B（生气）、C（害怕）、D（惊讶）均不符合文意。
3. 第3题是细节理解题，定位到Alex回复中“laugh it off. Whenever my voice cracked, I'd put it that my voice was just 'leveling up'”，可知他用幽默方式化解尴尬，对应选项D；A、B、C均不符合原文意图。
4. 第4题是词义猜测题，结合上下文“别在意同学的取笑”，可推断“get under your skin”意为“伤害你的感情”，对应选项B；A、C、D均不符合语境。
【解析】
1. 细节推理：Daniel邮件中“Now I dare not speak much in class”表明他在课堂上不敢多说话，即变得不活跃，故选B。A项与原文尴尬情绪矛盾；C项未提及争吵；D项未将变声视为疾病，排除。
2. 态度判断：Alex提到同学“just fool around for fun, and they don't mean any harm”，并建议“laugh it off”，说明对同学的取笑毫不在意，故选A。B、C、D均不符合文意。
3. 细节理解：Alex用“leveling up”形容破音是为了以幽默方式化解尴尬，对应“laugh it off”的建议，故选D。A项并非真的变声变好；B、C项与初衷不符，排除。
4. 词义猜测：结合前文“别自责”和“一笑而过”，可知“get under your skin”意为“伤害你的感情”，故选B。A、C、D均不符合语境。
【答案】
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、推理判断、词义猜测
【点评】
本题为青春期话题的英语阅读理解，考查学生细节查找、推理判断及词义猜测能力，贴近学生生活，是初中英语常见题型，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6