In the past, I thought I was terrible at many things, such as math, French and science. Although I was good at drawing, I wasn't the best in my art class. I wanted to find out who I was, what I liked and how I could do it better. So, that winter, I took a notebook and kept my diary. When I filled that notebook. I started another one, and then another.
Keeping a diary helps a lot. Studies have shown that people who keep a diary sleep and feel better. It helps people remember what once happened such as dreams, friendships and happiness. Writing about bad feelings can also help brains get over them and move on. Personally, I learn better about myself and my relationships with others by keeping a diary. For example, when I am fighting with my dad, I'll try writing from his point and it works! If I want to compare myself with my classmates. I'll write something like, "I might not have clear skin, but I like my eyes.”
Right about now, you might be thinking: it sounds great, but I'm not a good writer; or I'd love to keep a diary, but my handwriting is terrible. Don’t worry! Keeping a diary is not like doing your homework —there are no rules, so do whatever feels best.
43．What was the writer good at in the past?
A．Math B．French. C．Science. D．Drawing.
44．What does the underlined word “them” refer to(指的是)?
A．Studies B．Bad feelings C．Friendships. D．Brains
45．What is the second paragraph(段落) mainly about?
A．Reasons for fighting with Dad. B．Rules of comparing with others.
C．Ways of having clear skin. D．Advantages of keeping a diary.
本文主要讲的是作者为什么开始写日记，以及写日记的好处和如何写日记。
43．D【解析】细节理解题。根据“Although I was good at drawing,”可知，过去我擅长绘画，故选D。
44．B【解析】词句猜测题。根据“Writing about bad feelings can also help brains get over them and move on.”（记录下不良情绪也可以帮助大脑克服它们，继续前进。）可知，这里的them指代的是bad feelings，故选B。
45．D【解析】段落归纳题。根据“Keeping a diary helps a lot.”并结合全段可知，本段主要讲的是写日记的好处，故选D。