you. You learn from them, and they learn from you. It’s only human nature to listen to and learn from other people in your age group. Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system. Or you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone is reading it. Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them.
It’s difficult to say “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.
It can really help to have at least one another peer, or friend, who is willing to say “no” too. If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust, a parent,
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or a teacher. They can help you feel much better and prepare you for the next time you face peer pressure.
32. With his words in the first paragraph, the kid is ________.
A. planning some interesting activities after school
B. talking about a dinner party
C. asking other kids to take a quiz with him D. encouraging other kids to cut a class 33. According to the author, _________. A. peer pressure does kids more harm than good
B. math is the most difficult subject for most kids
C. kids today are under greater pressure than before
D. peer pressure exists among people of all age groups
34. It’s suggested in the last paragraph that the readers _______.
A. make more close friends while at school
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B. learn to refuse their friends in a polite way
C. get support from someone else if it’s necessary
D. build closer relations with their parents and teachers
35. What’s the best title for the text? A. Cutting a class B. Peer pressure C. Asking for help D. Problems in school
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to manage your time
For many high school students it seems that there is never enough time. There are several steps you can take to organize your time better.
First, make a to-do list every day. It makes it easy to plan any activities or meetings you may have in addition to homework. Be sure to set priorities(优先的事物). 36
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Use spare time wisely. Do you have a study hall(自习时间)? Instead of wasting that time, read a book or do homework. 37 If a friend asks you to do something and you have homework to do, realize which is more important and see your friend later. Decide on the time that is good for you to do certain things. If you are more of a morning person, try getting up an hour earlier and do schoolwork before school. Review your notes every day. 38 If you spend a few minutes at the end of every day going over what you learned, it will mean less time studying when it is time for the exam. 39 Studies have shown that getting enough rest helps your memory. When you are tired, everything seems more difficult. It is best to stay on a regular sleeping cycle as much as possible.
Tell your friends and family about your work timetable. Explain that you will be working at certain times and ask them not to
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