四、閱讀理解。
Many people feel lost inside, even if they seem successful. They wonder about two big questions: "What am I worth?" and "What do I truly believe?" Without clear answers, they care too much about others' opinions. If people criticise (批評) them, they feel down. If people praise (表揚) them, they feel overly happy.
In fact, we're not born to know ourselves. As children, we learn who we are when adults (like parents or teachers) care about our feelings kindly. For example, if a child is sad, a parent might say, " ▲ " This helps the child trust their feelings and build self-esteem (自尊).
But sometimes, parents misunderstand or ignore (忽視) children's feelings. Some children grow up feeling invisible or unsure about who they are.
The good news? We can fix this. Talking to a wise person—like a teacher or a trusted friend—can help. They treat us fairly and teach us to trust our own feelings and choices. Over time, we'll care less about others cheering or booing and more about what we truly think.
Knowing ourselves makes us stronger. We'll worry less about others' opinions, think more creatively, and finally feel more relaxed in our own lives.
(
D
) 1. Why do many people care too much about others' opinions?
A. Because they enjoy being praised by others.
B. Because they are afraid of making mistakes.
C. Because they are born without the ability to think.
D. Because they are unsure of their own worth and values.
(
B
) 2. Which sentence can be put in ▲ in Paragraph 2?
A. It's useless to feel sad.
B. It's OK to feel this way.
C. You should stop being sad.
D. You are wasting time to feel sad.
(
C
) 3. What does the underlined word "invisible" in Paragraph 3 possibly mean?
A. Confident.
B. Angry.
C. Hidden.
D. Proud.
(
D
) 4. What might happen if a child's feelings are often ignored by parents?
A. The child may become very independent.
B. The child may never need others' opinions.
C. The child may always be happy and confident.
D. The child may feel unsure about who they are.
(
B
) 5. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To explain why people like being praised.
B. To show the importance of knowing oneself.
C. To discuss how parents should teach their children.
D. To ignore people who care too much about others' opinions.
