Letter 1
Whatever I do, I always think about if other people will like it. How can I stop worrying about what they think?
—Eva,14, Illinois
Letter 2
My dream is to be on the Olympic team for gymnastics (体操) . My dad thinks I started too late and I’ll never be able to make it. He puts me down, but I want his support (支持). What should I do?
—Erica,9, Texas
Letter 3
What should I do if I failed a test? I’m afraid to tell my mum because she might get mad at me and I can’t play soccer. And soccer is like the world to me.
—Ashley, 12, Wisconsin
Letter 4
I just moved and I’m kind of shy, so how do I make new friends?
—Jessica,11, Canada
Dr Molly’s Answer①
You should tell him about your dream and that if you work really hard, it might happen even though you started late. The sooner you tell your dad how you feel, the sooner you’ll be able to work on making your dream come true.
Dr Molly’s Answer②
Nobody knows you at your new school. You have nothing to lose, so gather up all your courage(勇气) and go over to someone who looks friendly and introduce yourself. You can ask that person about your teacher or the other kids in your class to break the ice.
Good luck!
Dr Molly’s Answer③
It’s better to tell your mum the truth than wait for her to find it out another day. When tell her, explain why you failed the test. Ask her if she can help you study in the future, so you’ll do better on your tests and also have time for the soccer you love.
Dr Molly’ Answer④
Just be yourself and try not to care about what others think. The more you think about it, the worse you will feel. Always act strong and confident. Even if you are a little unsure(不确定的) of something, don’t doubt (怀疑) your abilities to do things right. Just relax.
44. Erica’s dad doesn’t support her because he thinks she ________.
A.is a little shy and can’t do it well | B.didn’t start at a very early age |
C.is too young and can’t do it well | D.doesn’t work hard |
45. According to Dr Molly, Eva should ________.
A.hold on to her dream | B.always tell the truth |
C.be brave to say hello to others | D.be confident of herself |
46. What is Ashley’s hobby?
A.Playing tennis | B.Playing soccer | C.Swimming | D.Gymnastics |
47. What’s Jessica’s problem?
A.She failed a test. | B.Her mother was angry with her |
C.Her father doesn’t support her. | D.She doesn’t know how to make new friends |
48. Which is the correct order of Dr Molly’s answers to the four letters?
49. This passage could probably be found in ________.
A.a newspaper | B.a novel | C.a science book | D.a children’s story |