Zhang Shiyuan, 13

I am very interested in all kinds of dramas, especially those by William Shakespeare. But it is impossible to watch stage（舞台）drama every week. So my small goal is to watch at least one movie online from Shakespeare’s works. It will not only improve my English, but also help me have my own taste in drama.

Wu Qianhui, 14

For me, the small goal is to run 3,000 meters every day. It isn’t an easy thing, especially to do it every day. But I will not shy away from the challenge. I have the confidence（自信）to make it. I believe I can hold on and achieve my goal.

Gu Jiayi, 13

My goal is to master a skill like cooking. It is not very difficult, but it takes a lot of time. So I’ll make myself learn how to cook during holidays. The aim will help me make good use of time and be more independent.

Zhen Yishi, 14

I want to finish reading two English novels this year. Reading plays an important role in our life. It will not only improve my English reading and writing skills, but also develop my knowledge in many fields. It is not a big goal. But to achieve this goal, I need patience and persistence（坚持）.

Shen Botao, 14

My present small goal is to pass the piano grade exams. When I was in primary school, I began to learn to play the piano. I not only took a great interest in music, but also relaxed myself. I want to play the piano better. I think I can make it by the end of this term.

【小题1】Which goal is NOT mentioned?

A．To win a running competition.	B．To learn cooking.
C．To read two English novels.	D．To pass the piano grade exams.

【小题2】________ can improve their English while they are achieving their goals.

A．Wu Qianhui and Zhen Yishi	B．Zhang Shiyuan and Gu Jiayi
C．Zhang Shiyuan and Zhen Yishi	D．Zhen Yishi and Shen Botao

【小题3】According to the passage, we can know ________.

A．Zhang Shiyuan has good taste in drama	B．Gu Jiayi is not independent at all
C．reading can help Zhen Yishi develop her knowledge	D．Shen Botao doesn’t like playing the piano

【小题4】What can we learn from the passage?

A．We should have a goal, maybe just a small one.	B．We should know how to achieve our goal.
C．We need patience and persistence to achieve a goal.	D．All above.

【小题5】You may find this passage in ________.

A．a guidebook

B．a storybook

C．a news report

D．a teen magazine