[2025 扬州市广陵区期中]Many teenagers want to know more about themselves. They want to understand their personality, strengths (优点), and interests. Personality tests are one way to do this. These tests ask questions about how people feel, think, and act in different situations. By answering honestly, teenagers can learn more about who they are and what makes them special.
One popular type of personality test is the quiz(小测试). These quizzes ask simple questions, like “Do you enjoy working alone or in a group?” or “Do you make decisions quickly or slowly?”. Each answer gives points, and the total points show a personality type. For example, some people may be outgoing and social, while others are quiet and thoughtful. These quizzes are easy to take and can be found online.
Another tool is writing diaries. In the diary, teenagers write about their daily activities, feelings, and reactions to events. Over time, through entries(记录), teenagers may see that they may enjoy helping friends, solving problems, or creating art. Keeping diaries helps teenagers know themselves better and can help them make choices about schools, hobbies, and friends.
Group activities and discussions are also helpful. Teachers sometimes organize exercises where teenagers work in teams and talk about their experiences. These activities show how people act with others and what abilities they have. Teenagers can learn about working together and solving problems by watching and hearing advice. Group work is a useful way to see personality in real life.
Personality tests and tools cannot tell everything, but they can give helpful ideas. They help teenagers see their good points, weak points, and likes. By knowing more about themselves, teenagers can make better choices, build skills, and feel sure of themselves. Learning about personality is an important part of growing up, and using tests, diaries, and group work can make this easier and more fun.
()37. (创新考法·行文方式)How does the writer organize the passage?
A. By asking and answering questions.
B. By listing different ways.
C. By telling a personal story.
D. By comparing two different opinions.
()38. Why do many teenagers take personality tests?
A. To understand themselves better.
B. To make more friends online.
C. To get better grades at school.
D. To learn how to organize group activities.
()39. What do we know about personality quizzes?
A. They can be found in school textbooks.
B. Each answer in the quizzes gives points.
C. They require teenagers to write proper articles.
D. They have the same personality result for everyone.
()40. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to write a good diary in our daily life as a teenager.
B. Why personality tests are the most popular tool for teenagers.
C. Why group activities are better than personality tests for teenagers.
D. How teenagers can use different tools to learn more about themselves.
第二节 请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
What are you good at? It's okay if you find it hard to answer this question. Everyone has a special talent, even if they don't know it yet. 41
Think about your past.
Take a minute to ask yourself: What did I use to do for fun? And what have I done that made me feel proud? It can be something big or small. 42 Your past hobbies and successes can give you clues about your hidden talents.
Ask others.
The people around you may see your talents more clearly. Ask your friends, family, or teachers what they think you are good at. You may be surprised by their answers.
43
Doing new activities can help you discover new talents. You can start by trying something easy, like a one-day pottery(陶艺) class.
Take personality tests.
Personality tests, like the MBTI test, can also help. For example, if you get “INFP” as your result, you may have a hidden talent for understanding others or solving problems in creative ways.
Challenge yourself.
44 You might discover abilities you didn't know you had. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Failure is often a stepping stone to discovering new talents.
Give it time.
Discovering hidden talents is a long journey. 45
By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to uncovering your hidden talents and unlocking your full potential!
A. Go for it and explore new things.
B. Time is a treasure and we should value it.
C. Don't rush it—allow yourself to explore and grow.
D. Take on tasks or projects that push your boundaries.
E. The tips below may help you discover your hidden talents.
F. Maybe it was an art project or some good advice you gave to a friend.
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
One popular type of personality test is the quiz(小测试). These quizzes ask simple questions, like “Do you enjoy working alone or in a group?” or “Do you make decisions quickly or slowly?”. Each answer gives points, and the total points show a personality type. For example, some people may be outgoing and social, while others are quiet and thoughtful. These quizzes are easy to take and can be found online.
Another tool is writing diaries. In the diary, teenagers write about their daily activities, feelings, and reactions to events. Over time, through entries(记录), teenagers may see that they may enjoy helping friends, solving problems, or creating art. Keeping diaries helps teenagers know themselves better and can help them make choices about schools, hobbies, and friends.
Group activities and discussions are also helpful. Teachers sometimes organize exercises where teenagers work in teams and talk about their experiences. These activities show how people act with others and what abilities they have. Teenagers can learn about working together and solving problems by watching and hearing advice. Group work is a useful way to see personality in real life.
Personality tests and tools cannot tell everything, but they can give helpful ideas. They help teenagers see their good points, weak points, and likes. By knowing more about themselves, teenagers can make better choices, build skills, and feel sure of themselves. Learning about personality is an important part of growing up, and using tests, diaries, and group work can make this easier and more fun.
()37. (创新考法·行文方式)How does the writer organize the passage?
A. By asking and answering questions.
B. By listing different ways.
C. By telling a personal story.
D. By comparing two different opinions.
()38. Why do many teenagers take personality tests?
A. To understand themselves better.
B. To make more friends online.
C. To get better grades at school.
D. To learn how to organize group activities.
()39. What do we know about personality quizzes?
A. They can be found in school textbooks.
B. Each answer in the quizzes gives points.
C. They require teenagers to write proper articles.
D. They have the same personality result for everyone.
()40. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to write a good diary in our daily life as a teenager.
B. Why personality tests are the most popular tool for teenagers.
C. Why group activities are better than personality tests for teenagers.
D. How teenagers can use different tools to learn more about themselves.
第二节 请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
What are you good at? It's okay if you find it hard to answer this question. Everyone has a special talent, even if they don't know it yet. 41
Think about your past.
Take a minute to ask yourself: What did I use to do for fun? And what have I done that made me feel proud? It can be something big or small. 42 Your past hobbies and successes can give you clues about your hidden talents.
Ask others.
The people around you may see your talents more clearly. Ask your friends, family, or teachers what they think you are good at. You may be surprised by their answers.
43
Doing new activities can help you discover new talents. You can start by trying something easy, like a one-day pottery(陶艺) class.
Take personality tests.
Personality tests, like the MBTI test, can also help. For example, if you get “INFP” as your result, you may have a hidden talent for understanding others or solving problems in creative ways.
Challenge yourself.
44 You might discover abilities you didn't know you had. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Failure is often a stepping stone to discovering new talents.
Give it time.
Discovering hidden talents is a long journey. 45
By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to uncovering your hidden talents and unlocking your full potential!
A. Go for it and explore new things.
B. Time is a treasure and we should value it.
C. Don't rush it—allow yourself to explore and grow.
D. Take on tasks or projects that push your boundaries.
E. The tips below may help you discover your hidden talents.
F. Maybe it was an art project or some good advice you gave to a friend.
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
答案：37.B 38.A 39.B 40.D 41.E 42.F 43.A 44.D 45.C
解析：
【分析】解题时先通读全文把握核心：文章围绕青少年了解自我、发现隐藏才能展开。选择题需根据题干关键词定位原文对应内容，判断细节或主旨；七选五要结合空格前后句的逻辑关系（如承上启下、举例、主题呼应）选句。
【解析】
37题：文章依次介绍性格小测试、写日记、小组活动等了解自我的方法，属于列举不同方式，故选B。
38题：根据第一段“Many teenagers want to know more about themselves... Personality tests are one way to do this”，可知青少年做性格测试是为了更好了解自己，故选A。
39题：根据第二段“Each answer gives points”，可知性格小测试的每个答案对应分值，故选B。
40题：全文围绕青少年用性格测试、写日记、小组活动等工具了解自我展开，主旨是青少年用不同工具了解自我，故选D。
41题：前文引出“每个人有特殊才能”，后文介绍具体技巧，E项承上启下，故选E。
42题：前文询问过去做的让自己骄傲的事，F项举例说明具体事例，符合语境，故选F。
43题：段落主题是做新活动发现新才能，A项呼应主题，故选A。
44题：段落主题是挑战自己，D项符合挑战要求，故选D。
45题：段落主题是给时间，C项呼应主题，故选C。
【答案】
37.B 38.A 39.B 40.D 41.E 42.F 43.A 44.D 45.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、七选五阅读
【点评】
本题考查初中英语期中常见题型，侧重细节定位、主旨归纳和语篇逻辑分析能力，需学生掌握基础阅读技巧，整体难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
【解析】
37题：文章依次介绍性格小测试、写日记、小组活动等了解自我的方法，属于列举不同方式，故选B。
38题：根据第一段“Many teenagers want to know more about themselves... Personality tests are one way to do this”，可知青少年做性格测试是为了更好了解自己，故选A。
39题：根据第二段“Each answer gives points”，可知性格小测试的每个答案对应分值，故选B。
40题：全文围绕青少年用性格测试、写日记、小组活动等工具了解自我展开，主旨是青少年用不同工具了解自我，故选D。
41题：前文引出“每个人有特殊才能”，后文介绍具体技巧，E项承上启下，故选E。
42题：前文询问过去做的让自己骄傲的事，F项举例说明具体事例，符合语境，故选F。
43题：段落主题是做新活动发现新才能，A项呼应主题，故选A。
44题：段落主题是挑战自己，D项符合挑战要求，故选D。
45题：段落主题是给时间，C项呼应主题，故选C。
【答案】
37.B 38.A 39.B 40.D 41.E 42.F 43.A 44.D 45.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、七选五阅读
【点评】
本题考查初中英语期中常见题型，侧重细节定位、主旨归纳和语篇逻辑分析能力，需学生掌握基础阅读技巧，整体难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6