Peter knows how to play the basketball game. He also knows that sports are not the only thing in life. 

When Peter was eleven years old, his parents separated (离婚). He stayed with his grandmother, June, in New York. His grandmother’s house was only fifteen minutes from his parent’s house, but he didn’t play with his old friends. He played with his two older cousins. One of his cousins liked playing basketball with his friends. After they finished, Peter went to play basketball by himself. He played well. After a while, the other players wanted to play basketball with him. 

While Peter worked on his game, his grandmother worked hard to support (支持) him and his cousins. June worked at the hospital. She worked hard to make Peter go to school and get a good education (教育). 

Peter studied well. He played basketball well, too. He thanked his grandmother for helping him.

1.Peter’s parents separated when Peter was _______.

A 11

B 12

C 13

D 14

解析：选A。细节理解题。由第二段第一句“When Peter was eleven years old, his parents separated (离婚).”可知，Peter十一岁时父母就离异了。

2.One of Peter’s cousins liked playing _______.

A football

B volleyball

C basketball

D baseball

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第二段第五句“One of his cousins liked playing basketball with his friends.”可知，Peter的一位堂兄喜欢打篮球。

3.Why did others want to play basketball with Peter?

A They knew he was lonely.

B They saw he played well.

C Peter’s cousin asked them to do so.

D Peter’s grandmother asked them to do so.

解析：选B。推理判断题。从第二段最后两句“He played well. After a while, the other players wanted to play basketball with him.”可知，其他人愿意和Peter打篮球是因为Peter打得好。

4.From the passage, we know Peter is _________.

A lazy

B ugly

C nice

D dangerous

解析：选C。推理判断题。根据“He thanked his grandmother for helping him.”可知，Peter是个懂得感恩的孩子，说明他很善良。

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A Peter is an English boy.

B Peter didn’t like his cousins.

C June worked at hospital.

D Peter didn’t study well.

解析：选C。细节理解题。由“June worked at the hospital.”可得知，Peter的奶奶在医院工作。