1 . After I entered high school, I attended advanced classes and I had a teacher who made me think I was stupid.

In my freshman year, I had trouble writing essays for that teacher. She was strict. She made fun of me, sometimes in front of the class. It didn’t help that my friend was a genius (天才) who would text me the night before our essay was due (到期) and ask, “ What is the essay about again?” She would receive a 97 and I would receive an 80 even though I had revised (修正) and edited that piece for two weeks. Once I got a 97 on a project that took me two and a half weeks to complete, and I was asked how much help my mom had given to me. In the second grade, I had trouble with my essay writing once again. Besides, I had problems in Maths even though I understood the concepts.

Now I am in a new school and taking many subjects and I am doing well. Actually in the beginning, I was nervous. I thought I would fail all of my classes because my previous teachers had failed me and made me ashamed to try. I thought I was just going to get another 80 on an essay. It is hard indeed. They are fast-paced courses and it isn’t easy to keep up with all the readings and when my next lab will be. But with so much adjustment (调整) to the stress, I have become confident. Now I know how much time I need to perfect that essay, and when to set aside time to meet with my tutor (老师) before my next biology exam.

I am writing this blog to the kids that have gotten lost in the mix---any adjusting freshmen, any lost kids in advanced classes, and the hidden genius in everyone. I went through two years in high school, thinking I was a little slower than the other kids in advanced classes. But in this new environment, with the experience I have received and my new-found confidence, I can say, “I’m Anne Hilker and I am smart!” We are all smart.

1. What did the author want to show by mentioning her friend?

A．She faced a lot of competition.

B．Her friend was a great help to her.

C．Her friend made her feel even worse.

D．Her teachers loved students like her friend.

2. How did the teacher react when the author got a 97 on a project?

A．She felt very happy for the author.

B．She praised the author in front of the class.

C．She wasn’t pleased with the author’s mother.

D．She didn’t believe it was finished by the author alone.

3. What does the author probably realize after going to a new school?

A．Hard work doesn’t pay off.

B．She isn’t as stupid as she feared.

C．Fast-paced courses don’t benefit her.

D．Advanced classes aren’t suitable for her.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To show students should study very hard.

B．To tell teachers to believe in their students.

C．To show teachers should be kind to their students.

D．To tell students to learn to face stress and have confidence.

5. How would a lost student most probably feel after reading the author’s story?

A．Inspired

B．Disappointed

C．Moved

D．Anxious