Have you ever walked around with your hands in your pockets just to look “cool”? Have you ever imagined being “the chosen one”—someone with a secret plan, hidden pain, or thoughts beyond (超出) one’s age? If so, you are not alone!

Looking back on my middle school days, I still remember how silly I was. I wanted people to notice me, but I also acted as if I didn’t care. I walked around in my oversized T-shirts and baggy jeans because I thought they made me look cooler. I didn’t want to do anything “mainstream” just to show I was different from others. For example, if everyone liked a song, I’d say proudly, “I am the only one who dislikes it!”

This kind of teen behaviour (行为) is quite common. Many teenagers around 13 or 14 start believing that being “normal” is too boring. They want to be different from everyone else. What’s more, they want to be the centre of attention, and they often care a lot about how others think of them.

Yes, I find my 14-year-old self funny. But as a father now, I understand how painful it can be to become a teenager. You are no longer a kid, but not an adult, either. You feel unsure, but you also want to look confident. Although your behaviour can seem silly, it is just a natural part of growing up—a time when you explore who you are and who you want to be.

So, next time you look back and feel a bit silly about your past behaviour, don’t be too hard on yourself. There is nothing wrong with you! It is just part of growing up.

1.1.How does the writer start the passage?

A By offering advice.

B By asking questions.

C By comparing facts.

D By sharing experiences.

解析：选B。题型：细节理解题 解析：文章开头连续两个 Have you ever… 问句，用提问的方式引出话题。A 提建议；C 对比事实；D 分享经历，均不符合。

2.2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “mainstream” in Paragraph 2?

A Normal.

B Cool.

C Different.

D Strange.

解析：选A。题型：词义猜测题 解析：原文 “I didn’t want to do anything ‘mainstream’ just to show I was different from others.” 不想做主流的事，来凸显自己与众不同，mainstream 意思是主流的、大众化的，和 normal（普通的）含义最贴近。cool 酷的；different 不同的；strange 奇怪的，排除。

3.3.What are many teenagers likely to do according to Paragraph 3?

A Copy others’ behaviour.

B Understand others’ pains.

C Dislike others’ attention.

D Care about others’ thoughts.

解析：选D。题型：细节理解题 解析：定位第 3 段末尾 “they often care a lot about how others think of them”，意思是他们很在意别人的想法，对应 D。A 模仿他人；B 理解别人的痛苦；C 反感别人关注，和原文相反。

4.4.Which of the following opinions does the writer agree with?

A Teenagers shouldn’t look back on the past.

B Teenagers shouldn’t be different from others.

C It’s easy for teenagers to understand themselves.

D It’s part of growing up for teenagers to behave in a silly way.

解析：选D。题型：观点态度题 解析：定位第 4 段 “Although your behaviour can seem silly, it is just a natural part of growing up” 以及结尾段，作者认为幼稚的行为是成长的一部分。A 青少年不该回望过去；B 青少年不该与众不同；C 青少年很容易认清自己，原文均没有支持。