1. (2023九上·吉林期中)  阅读理解

I used to be very shy. When I was in Grade 7, our Chinese teacher asked all of the students in our class to give a speech at the beginning of our Chinese lesson. When we got this assignment (作业), I felt a little afraid.

"What should I do?" I thought.

The day to give our speeches finally arrived. Although I had all the materials I needed, I was still worried about whether I would be a good speaker. At that moment, my friend Christina came over and told me to relax. She said she was sure that I could give an excellent speech. This made me feel a lot better.

Finally, it was my turn. I took a deep breath and began my speech. But I forgot the first sentence. I was so sad. Then, I saw Christina's eyes. I found she was smiling at me. I remembered what she said and felt more confident. Everyone, including Christina, thought my speech was great and I was proud of myself.

Sometimes, one simple encouragement can mean a lot to others. So try to encourage others and then all of us will feel happy.

1. （1） What did the writer feel when he got the assignment?

   A . Shy. B . Active. C . Afraid. D . Simple.
3. （2） What happened during the writer's speech?

   A . Christina gave the writer a smile. B . The writer forgot the last sentence. C . The writer took a breath in the end. D . Everyone has encouraged the writer.
5. （3） What can we learn from the text?

   A . We should study hard. B . We should be ready for everything. C . We should be proud of ourselves. D . We should try to encourage others.
7. （4） What's the best title for the text?

   A . A Terrible Speech B . A Person Who has Encouraged Me C . An Unforgettable Chinese Lesson D . How to Give a Speech
9. （5） What is the text?

   A . A story. B . A poem. C . An interview. D . An introduction.