The year going from middle school to high school can be especially difficult，as students are faced with new academic（學(xué)業(yè)的） and social challenges.Before the first day of high school，there are things every soon-to-be high school freshman and their families should know.
   By the time students are on the way to high school，many of them start to believe the labels（標簽）that are placed on them，such as "You're smart" and "Maths isn't your strong area".People that have a fixed mindset（心態(tài)） believe that they are born to be great or weak.On the other hand，people that have a growth mindset believe that their greatness or weakness is because of their own actions.I totally agree that students should have a growth mindset.I don't expect any student to move from just passing a subject to an A +.It's going to take time and focused effort；just keep working on it.
   Today，many students face greater stress compared to their parents and grandparents.Parents should prepare them to fight the battle on the pillow and in the kitchen.When I say，pillow，I mean sleep.Not having enough sleep can have some surprising effects on students，including improper behavior，anxiety（焦慮）and poor grades.The second weapon（武器）is eating healthy and balanced meals.Studies show that students who eat nutritious meals and who exercise 60 minutes a day remain more attentive during the school day and experience improved academic achievement and grades.This last "secret" weapon is not to have over-scheduled（安排過度）time.Make sure students know how to set realistic plans and how to say no to tasks and activities that aren't important to them.
   A lot of students know each other from primary and middle school.They are in their "comfort zones"，feeling they have a sense of control over and expectation of their relationships.But come the first real day of high school，that will all change.The reason I encourage high school freshmen to step out of their comfort zones，though often scary，is that comfort zones get boring and there are many kinds of people to get to know.Usually，the more a student accepts who they are and on the road to becoming，the easier it is for them to build new friendships.Therefore，let's encourage them to get involved（參與），have fun and play.

（1）Which of the following represents a fixed mindset？

B

B

A．I'm at the starting point of my potential.
B．My mother is not good at chemistry either.
C．I should start studying a little earlier next time.
D．It's okay if I fail；at least I've learned something.
（2）The author might encourage parents to

A

A

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A．prepare a healthy meals for their kids
B．praise their kids when they do well in school
C．take their kids to visit their grandparents often
D．buy soft pillows for their kids to have a good rest
（3）What is the third weapon mainly about？

D

D

A．Enjoying good health.
B．Acquiring the ability to say no.
C．Balancing schoolwork and play.
D．Developing time management skills.
（4）What does the underlined word "that" in the last paragraph refer to？

A

A

A．The sense of control.
B．The value of friendship.
C．The expectation of future.
D．The feeling of helplessness.