1. (2017九上·萧山期中) 阅读短文,从每题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。

Gao Xinyi, 14, No 1 Middle School Affliated in CCNU Chao Yang School, Beijing

I was once asked to give a speech in English in front of several native speakers at an organization last summer. I was asked to talk about my experience. At the beginning, I explained to the organizers that I was afraid to speak without preparation. But they told me that I had better get over it. When I first stood up in front of the crowd, my mind went completely blank. But then I began to talk about my story and used some gestures and facial expressions. Although I didn't speak very well, I still did it.

Ye Tong, 14, Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School, Zhejiang

    To be honest, I wasn't a brave girl. I still slept with my mother until I was a sixth-grader, because I didn't dare to sleep alone. Last year, one evening after I came back from school, my mom asked me to sleep in my own room. I thought I had grown up, so I should learn to be independent. Though I was frightened at first, I slept in my own room for the first time. I did it. I'm really proud of myself! This is the bravest thing I have ever done.

Zhang Yiyi, 14, Taiyuan Foreign Language School, Shanxi

I didn't dare to ride the roller coaster all the time. I thought it was a terrible thing. However, my friend asked me to try it when we were in Disneyland, in Hong Kong last year. I decided to take a try. It took off so fast. It was a cool feeling, like you were flying! That was extremely good fun. Someone once said, "Life is a roller coaster ride, tighten your seat belts, enjoy the journey, remember the up always has a down." That is right. I have fallen in love with the roller coaster.

1. （1） They are talking about ___________   

   A . an English speech. B . a foreign language school.   C . the bravest things they have done. D . their experiences in Disneyland.
3. （2） What do we know about Gao Xinyi?

   A . She didn't complete the speech. B . She was proud of herself at last. C . She could speak English as well as native speakers. D . Although she prepared for the speech, she still felt afraid.
5. （3） Ye Tong still slept with her mother until ___________.

   A . she was six years old B . she got good grades C . she was a teenager D . she came home from school one evening this year
7. （4） Which is true for Zhang Yiyi?

   A . She is as old as the other two students. B . She slept in her own room by herself now. C . She went to the Disneyland with her parents. D . She advised us to tighten our seat belts when we take the roller coaster.
9. （5） All the following statements are correct EXCEPT___________.

   A . They are sharing their stories when they were 13 years old with us. B . Zhang Yiyi didn't dare to ride the roller coaster at first, but she made it at last. C . The three must have learned that you will never know what will happen until you try. D . Taiyuan Foreign Language School is in the north of Chao Yang School.