作为一个即将毕业的高中学生，你经历了各种各样“成长的烦恼”，也积累了很多的成长经验。请以“My View on Growing Pains”为题，准备一份演讲稿，留给即将进入高一的学弟学妹们。

  你的演讲必须包括以下内容：

1．用30词左右陈述你对growing pains的理解。

2．描述自己经历的一次growing pains，并结合它提出解决此问题的建议。

注意：

1．词数150左右；

2．可以适当增加过渡语句，以使行文连贯；

3．短文中不能出现与本人相关的信息；

4．短文中已给出的部分不计入总词数。

My View on Growing Pains

Dear newcomers,

   On behalf of all the experienced hands, I would like to share my view on Growing Pains.

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 [1]Some people think that success is only for those with talent or those who grow up in the right family, and others believe that success mostly comes down to luck. I’m not going to say luck, talent, and circumstances don’t come into play because they do. Some people are born into the right family while others are born with great intelligence, and that’s just the reality of how life is.

[2]However, to succeed in life, one first needs to set a goal and then gradually make it more practical. And, in addition to that, in order to get really good at something, one needs to spend at least 10,000 hours studying and practicing. To become great at certain things, it’ll require even more time, time that most people won’t put in.

[3]This is a big reason why many successful people advise you to do something you love. If you don’t enjoy what you do, it is going to feel like unbearable pain and will likely make you quit well before you ever become good at it.

[4]When you see people exhibiting some great skills or having achieved great success, you know that they have _____________ a huge part of their life to get there at a huge cost. It’s sometimes easy to think they got lucky or they were born with some rare talent, but thinking that way does you no good, and there’s a huge chance that you’re wrong anyway.

[5]Whatever you do, if you want to become great at it, you need to work day in and day out, almost to the point of addiction, and over a long period of time. If you’re not willing to put in the time and work, don’t expect to receive any rewards. Consistent, hard work won’t guarantee you the level of success you may want, but it will guarantee that you will become really good at whatever it is you put all that work into.

66. List 3 reasons some people think for success according to Paragraph 1. (no more than 3 words)

①___________________________ ②__________________________③___________________________

67. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to? (no more than 4 words)

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68. How many hours does a person need to spend at least to be really good at something? (no more than 2 words)

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69. Why do successful people suggest doing what one loves? (no more than 20 words)

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70. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)

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71. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5.

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72. What is the main theme of the passage? (no more than 15 words)

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Whenever my child caused me to change my schedule, I thought to myself, “We don’t have time for this.”  41   , the two words I most commonly spoke to my child were: “Hurry up” But my promise to   42 was made almost three years ago, and I began my journey to grasp what   43 in life. My younger daughter is my living   44 of why I must keep trying. In fact, the other day, she reminded me once again.

The two of us had taken a bike ride to the 45  . After buying a cool treat for my daughter, she sat down at a table in   46  admiring the ice cream she held in her hand. Suddenly a look of worry   47  on her face. “Do I have to rush, Mama?”

I could have  48  .Perhaps the pains of a  49   life don’t ever completely disappear, I thought sadly. As my child looked up at me waiting to know 50  she could take her time, I knew I had a(n)  51  . I could sit there  52    about the number of times when I rushed my child through life….or I could celebrate the fact that today I’m trying to do things  53   . I chose to live in today.

   “You don’t have to rush. Just take your time,” I said in a(n)  54   way. Her whole face instantly brightened and her shoulders 55  . And so we sat side by side talking about things that interested us.

    When she got to the last bite, she held out a spoonful of ice crystals and sweet juice for me. “I 56   the last bite for you, Mama,” my daughter said 57  . As I left the icy goodness put out my thirst, I 58   I just got the deal of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time… and 59  , she gave me her last bite and reminded me that things taste sweeter and love is  60  to get when you stop rushing through life.

41. A. However         B. Instead           C. Therefore              D. Besides

42. A. speed up         B. slow down    C give up                         D. keep on

43. A. works              B. happens                C. minds                           D. matters

44. A. reminder           B. message               C. example                      D. guide

45. A. church    B. park                   C. supermarket                D. school

46. A. relief              B. sorrow.                 C. advance                      D. delight

47. A. brought in        B. turned up     C. went by                       D. made up

48. A. cried              B. hated                    C. wondered                    D. regretted

49. A. difficult     B. desperate              C. hurried                  D. terrified

50. A. when               B. if                         C. how                            D. what

51. A. duty                 B. chance                  C. choice                         D. idea

52. A. thinking           B. complaining            C. worrying                      D. talking

53. A. differently       B. vividly                  C. perfectly                      D. casually

54. A. angry     B. obvious                C. gentle                         D. cautious

55. A. raised            B. relaxed                C. shook                         D. trembled

56. A. saved     B. tasted                 C. purchased                    D. rushed

57. A. frequently         B. carefully               C. proudly                  D. slowly

58. A. realized           B. imagined       C. expected                     D.remembered

59. A. in contrast        B. in return      C. in charge                     D. in control

60. A. harder             B. better                 C. closer                   D. easier  

 _________ fighting world hunger continues to be the matter of vital importance, more people now die from being overweight than from being underweight.

A. While B. If C. Unless D. Once

 —Mum, shall I watch the TV program I Am A Singer today?

—__________.You have so much homework to do!

A. Forget it    B. Not at all    C. Go ahead   D. That’s right

A Chinese graduate’s record-setting $8,888,888 donation to his school at Yale University has caused wide debate at home.

The donation will primarily help build the new SOM campus, while part of it will provide scholarship support for the International Relations Program at Yale’s new Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, as well as fund (资助) a variety of China-related activities at the university.

Some asked why Zhang Lei, who graduated from Yale less than 10 years ago, chose an overseas institution rather than Renmin University, his alma mater (母校), for the donation. But a larger group of people online voiced supporting for Zhang’s move and said there is still room for improvement regarding management of universities in China.

“We should look at this news from an international standpoint,” said Chi Fulin, professor and president of China Institute for Development and Reform. Chi said, “Although Yale gets the money, the donation will also benefit China.”

“It will promote more Sino-US exchange programs, and more Chinese will be involved in these exchanges.” He said that China has also received a lot of support and funding from overseas donors, and Zhang’s move should be regarded with “respect, understanding and encouragement”.

In terms of cultural and educational exchanges between China and the US, a larger part of financial aid comes from non-government organizations. “China should also try to attract more donations through such channels in the future,” he said.

Zhang said Yale changed his life and taught him the spirit of giving. “Yale has been helping China for more than 100 years.” He said, “Many Chinese leaders were educated at Yale. But the relationship has been one-way for too long and I want to help change that.”

Zhang, who graduated from the Yale School of Management in 2002, worked for the Yale Investments Office. In 2005, Zhang founded Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd, a Beijing-based investment fund that manages $2.5 billion.

51. Zhang Lei contributed such a large sum of money to Yale just ______.

A. to relieve the situation that Yale was lacking in money

      B. to pay Yale back for the free education he received

      C. to help change the pattern of the one-way assistance

      D. to promote the relationship between China and the US

52. What’s the writer’s attitude towards Zhang Lei’s donation to Yale?

      A. objective             B. supportive        C. opposed            D. unconcerned

53. From the passage, we can see professor Chi Fulin argues that ________.

      A. more Chinese should be involved in donating money to US

       B. the behavior of Zhang Lei is respectable and deserves praise

       C. government organizations matter much in exchange programs

D. universities in China should take management more seriously

54. As for Zhang Lei, ________.

      A. his generosity made him world-famous overnight

      B. his company mainly serves the Yale Investments Office

      C. Yale shaped his life and taught him the spirit of giving

      D. he considers Yale his preference to Renmin University

55. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

      A. Act of Kindness set a record       

B. Individual donation makes a difference

      C. A new page for Sino-US relationship               

D. Donation to Yale caused debate

 Only when you can find peace in your heart ________  good relation ships with

   others.

   A. will you  keep      B. you will keep      C. you kept      D. did you keep

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（╲）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

          2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

We are in an age when people take picture everywhere. They enjoy it even when in a museum or invited for a meal. A report shows that teens in many countries, especially in China, is always seen taking pictures update their websites with them. Besides, they are serious about getting 100 likes because of getting anything less is considered embarrassed. Some parents worry that this type of thinking is far too competitively for teens. And some teens don’t think so. “If I got wrap up in my likes or views, I’d go crazy. Never let your values be determined by how someone else thinks.”

---I as well as my family, will go to Shanghai for vacation tomorrow.

--- __________ Do remember sending me a gift when you are back.

A. Have fun!                                         B. That’s very nice of you.

C. It’s a pleasure.                                 D. So what?

I had been following the yellowish-green markers for a “popular and easy” three-mile out-and-back hike. Immediately after the trailhead(山道的起点), the trail became very rocky and steep. But having read information about the hike, I knew within five minutes, I was supposed to reach the hike’s first overlook.

However, the overlook never arrived. Instead, I found myself lost in the woods. Pulling out my cellphone, I saw it read “no service”. I checked the last text message I’d sent to my mom. It read, “Conference ended…going for a small hike before my flight home this afternoon.” I put my phone away and kept moving and yelling, “Help! Is anybody out there?” Every so often, I’d stop to listen, but I never heard a reply.

I got out my phone again. The battery was running out fast as it searched for a signal. I struggled to find a place where I could get service. When I did, I called my mom. It went through! In a shaky voice, I said, “Mom?” And then the call dropped. More than 1,500 miles away, my mom instantly knew something was wrong. She called the Denver Police Department and was directed to the US Forest Service.

This was how I was introduced to John, an operator from the US Forest Service. Following John’s instruction on the phone, I finally escaped from the woods. I breathed a sigh of relief. Then my phone rang, and it was John, making sure I was still going in the right direction. “By the way,” he said, “we’ve had your mother on hold this whole time. We know once you get down the mountain, you will absolutely want to give her a call.”

24. What did the author do while finding the trail rocky and steep?

A. He yelled for help.                         B. He continued walking.

C. He returned to the start.                D. He found the first overlook.

25. When did the author tell his mom about the hiking?

A. After he got lost.                           B. After John’s call.

C. After a conference.                        D. After the call dropped.

26. How did the author’s mom know he was in danger?

A. The author called and told her about it.

B. The author’s flight didn’t arrive on time.

C. She learned it from the US Forest Service.

D. She sensed something unusual on the phone.

27. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. The author’s mom was on line waiting.

B. John came to the woods for the author.

C. John lost touch with the author’s mom.

D. The author went in the wrong direction.

    Yesterday was my stepmother’s birthday. I haven’t been home for a long time, so I wanted to stop by the house to see her on this special day.

    I have been struggling on a low income so I was afraid that I couldn’t afford the long trip. Gas is so expensive nowadays! Anyway, I filled my tank with gas and set off. 

    I stopped at a shopping mall and found a present. It was the perfect gift and I knew she would love it. But when I got to the cashier, my card was declined! I didn’t have enough money in my account to pay for the gift!

    So I pondered the issue for a few minutes. I could put it back and get something cheaper, but I knew there was nothing else in the store she would have liked as much. So, I got to my smart-phone and transferred some money from my saving account and was able to buy the gift. It took a big part of my savings but I wanted her to have something special.

    It turned out that she loved the gift and I felt that even though I had spent almost all my money, my stepmother deserved the best. I was glad I gave her the best I could.

    Before I left my parents’ house, my dad took me to one side and, with our secret handshake, he gave me some money. I hadn’t said anything to him about my financial condition, but I guessed my dad just knew it. When I got to the car, I saw the amount he gave me was three times what I had spent on the gas and the gift!

It goes to show that doing the right thing always comes with great rewards.

56. Why was the writer unwilling to have a long trip?

   A. Because gas was hardly available.

   C. Because the writer didn’t like driving.  B. Because the writer was short of money.

D. Because the road was difficult to drive on.

57. The underlined word “pondered” in Paragraph 4 probably means ________.           

   A. thought about B. tried on C. depended on  D. got through

58. From the passage, we can infer that ________.

   A. the writer loves his stepmother very much

   B. the gift the writer bought was loved by his father very much

   C. the writer spend all his savings buying the gift for his stepmother

   D. the gift the writer bought was the most expensive one in the shop

59. Why did the writer’s father shake hands with the writer in secret?

   A. Because he wanted to ask the writer for something special.

   B. Because he wanted to give the writer some money.

   C. Because he knew the writer had been struggling financially.

   D. Because he didn’t want others to copy their handshake.

As for old people，some of the applications are hard to use because they didn't grow up with them. They don't have simple models of how they should work，what to do when something doesn't work or where to go for help. We make it as easy as possible to be used for people who are not familiar with the technology.

I think there is huge potential(潜力) and we are designing it. The ability to connect to friends，who remember the same movies and news and music，is really important，especially as people get old. They end up in retirement homes and they aren't always close to their friends. Allowing the network to help them connect with friends and family is a really powerful thing.

My mother is an enthusiastic user of the Internet，although it took me years to get her to use e－mail. She was born with normal hearing，but lost it when she was 3.She was totally deaf for many years，until age 53，when she got ear aids. They work really well. That is a big change for her. But before then，her friends couldn't call her on the phone，so they insisted (坚持) she use e-mail to communicate with them.

Young people don't even think of the Internet as technology. It’s just there，and they use it. There’s been a very interesting change in communications styles between old people and young people. There are some kids who are now in their teens and aren't willing to make phone calls. And they think of e-mail as old-fashioned and slow.

The reason why teens don't make phone calls seems to be that they don’t know what to say. When they call they often stop for a while. They don't know what to say，and there's this silence. On the other hand，texting is considered proper，and it's okay if you don't answer. You might have been distracted (心烦意乱的)．It's not considered rude. But it is considered strange if you're in this kind of voice conversation and simply stop talking.

24. What is the trouble that old people meet when surfing the Internet?

       A. They don’t know how to use some applications.

       B. They have to buy electronic productions at a high price.

       C. There is no professional teacher to teach them how to use the Internet.

       D. They have no friends to communicate with online.

25. We can infer from the passage that the author is a ________．

       A. company manager               B. program designer

       C. college professor                D. mobile phone designer

26. What do the young people think of the Internet according to the passage?

       A. Interesting.     B. Amazing.          C. Boring.      D. Common.

27. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Teens face challenges when taking phone calls with the old.

     B. The author's mother is still using e-mail to communicate with others after

getting ear aids.

C. Teens like to send texts to communicate with others in order to avoid

embarrassment.

D. Most people consider e-mail as the most old-fashioned tool to communicate

with others.

    Many people don't realize the importance of music education in the schools today．A new study showed, however, music education is extremely important．

    In college, music education is one of the largest programs．Teachers have to learn general education materials and techniques． They must learn to play every instrument; they must learn music history and music theory; they must learn instrument repair and teaching methods; they must learn conducting and so much more．At the same time, much of our culture and tradition is absorbed in music．

    Music plays a very important role in our education．

    Music helps with math and science． Students learn to count, and how to multiply and divide．Students also use science to help them discover what sounds good together and what doesn't．Students also need science to understand something called the “overtone series", which is about how music is produced by vibration（颤动）and why．

    Students learn a lot about languages through music．Many songs are written in other languages, including ancient ones．Students must learn to translate these works to understand what they are singing about． A song is likely to be a famous short work set to music; so students are exposed to that very often while singing．

    Students learn a huge amount of cooperation （协作）of body parts through music, so parts of the body can work better together．Students must use motor（肌肉运动的）skills in order to play an instrument．Singers and wind（管乐器）players must learn breath control and be in good shape to play．

    Students learn about art． Some famous pieces were written about important pieces of art, and students learn about the artists and styles as they're playing the music．

     Music education also brings higher thinking to our children．It allows them to think about complex patterns．Students have to be aware of what every other musician does at every time．In that way, it develops cooperation, as well．They tend to develop more ability for learning．

    As one can see, music is very important to education．

57．According to the passage, learning music in college will be quite          ．

    A． easy          B． stressful               C． attractive          D． useless

58．As to the benefits from music, which of the following is NOT included in the passage?

    A． Calculation．                                           B． Language study．

       C． Relaxation．                                            D． Cooperation of body parts．

59．The underlined word "that" in Para．5 refers to“            "．

    A． the music                             B． the language

    C． the culture                           D． the work

60．What can we know from the passage?

    A． Science and music are extreme poles．

    B． Only the wisest person can learn music well．

    C． Music is good to our all-round development．

    D． All of us know the importance of music clearly．

      Lights on thousands of miles of major roads in England could be dimmed（变暗）

  during quiet periods in a bid to save money and reduce carbon emissions from various

  vehicles.

      The Highways Agency suggests reducing light levels on A-roads when traffic levels

  Are“ very low".  I:ocal transport minister Norman Baker said he supported the．Move on

  condition. that safety was not compromised.

      Research into when and where lights could be dimmed will begin in May，2012.

    Mr．Kawczynski, a MP（国会议员），asked Transport Minister Norman  Baker

  “what plans he has to change guidance on the,minimum amount of lighting required on A

  roads".  In reply，Mr. Baker wrote：“The Highways Agency has plans to reduce the

  level of lighting on A-roads when traffic levels are far below road capacity.  The agency

  has no plans to reduce the level of lighting on A-roads during the peak（高峰）periods

  that occur during the hours of darkness or to temporarily switch A-roads lighting off

  when traffic flows  are  low. “The  level  of  light．reduction will  be  based upon

  internationally agreed standards and made after discussion and_agreement with the UK’s

  Institution of Lighting Professionals.”

      Mr. Baker added：“It is right that lighting authorities consider，in the interests of

  cost-saving and the environment，whether lighting can be sensibly dimmed or turned off .

with proper safety brought into full consideration.”

    A Highways Agency spokesman said："This is not about switching off lights on A-

roads.  Any changes to light level will be determined after discussion and agreement

with industry experts and will meet internationally agreed standards to ensure there will

be no influence on safety for road users.”

60.  What is the text mainly about?

    A.  A bid for cost-saving and the environment by cutting light levels.

    B.  A research on when and where to reduce the light levels.

    C.  A discussion about changing the standard of lighting.

    D.  A move on the safety of A-roads.

61．Lights on major roads in England could be dimmed＿．

    A. in broad daylight、B.  during the peak periods

    C.  when traffic levels are very low   D.  when there is power failure

62.   According to Mr. Baker，the level of light reduction will＿．

    A.  be determined after discussion and agreement with industry experts

    B.  be made only after discussion and agreement with the MP

    C.  surely have much influence on safety for road users

    D.  be based on internationaay agreed standards

63.   It can be inferred from the passage that

    A.  major roads in Britain may be less safer after reducing light levels

    B.  air pollution in Britain is becoming a big headache

    C.  Britain is suffering from heavy traffic

    D.  Britain is faced with a shortage of power

---Can I help you?

---I’m looking for a pair of gloves. It’s too cold.

---Yes, this year the winter in Chengdu is very cold. So, you’ve come to the right place. We have many different kinds of gloves.

---          61            

---Then try it.

---Oh, it’s too small.

---We have bigger one. Please try this one.

---           62       

---But it is made of cotton. It should be very warm.

---      63        

---OK. What about the blue one? It’s warmer.

---Let me try it. It’s nice.

---         64            This is a really good one.

---How much does it cost?

---50 yuan.

---      65        

---It is a little expensive. But it’s really worth the money.

---OK, it’s a deal.

61.__________  62.__________  63. _____________  64. ___________  65. ___________

Walt Disney created a special phrase for persistence and determination. He referred to it as “sticktoitivity”. The majority of people are so  41  of failure. They don’t know the Japanese have a wonderful way of looking at  42 . Their saying “Fall seven times; stand up eight” is a   43  explanation to sticktoitivity!

A good friend of mine has a business that he has  44  on for over five years. He knows that his  45   has the potential that can increase sales ten times.  46   , to do so, he has to probably break the rules that make him  47 where he is today. He  48   gives up his dream, and he is an example of sticktoitivity!

Basketball star Michael Jordan  49   sticktoitivity in one of his shoe advertisements: “I’ve missed more than nine thousand shots in my whole  50   . I’ve lost almost three hundred games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot but  51   . I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I  52 .”

We know some other examples of  53  people about “sticktoitivity”. For example, Steven spielberg   54  high school in the first year. He was persuaded to come back and  55  in a learning disabled class. He lasted a month and gave up his school  56  because everyone thought he wasn’t able to learn. Who could tell that he would become a most famous director in the US at that time?

Have you ever defined “success” or “failure” on your own terms? I   57  recommend doing so. It certainly helps create a sense of understanding in your life. Sometimes success is learning how to fail. Sometimes success is overcoming the obstacles that  58  failure. Remember, the only failure is not learning  59  from the failure. So it’s  60  for you to stand up on the eighth time!

41. A. fond                 B. afraid                             C. careful                           D. sick

42. A. strength            B. misfortune                     C. determination                 D. failure

43. A. valuable             B. perfect                           C. ambiguous                     D. absolute

44. A. depended           B. studied                           C. worked                          D. focused

45. A. regulation          B. business                        C. worked                          D. focused

46. A. Though             B. However                        C. So                                 D. Otherwise

47. A. reach                       B. leave                              C. stay                               D. like

48. A. never               B. seldom                           C. only                                     D. like

49. A. declared            B. mentioned                      C. appointed                       D. described

50. A. life                    B. game                             C. career                            D. team

51. A. missed               B. quit                               C. refused                          D. fell

52. A. succeeded                B. regretted                        C. failed                             D. retired

53. A. common           B. lucky                             C. clumsy                          D. famous

54. A. missed out         B. left out                           C. dropped out of               D. kept away from

55. A. stressed            B. placed                            C. brought                         D. moved

56. A. forever              B. once                              C. suddenly                        D. accidentally

57. A. originally           B. partly                             C. highly                            D. doubtfully

58. A. call for              B. lead to                           C. deal with                        D. move

59. A. experience         B. imagination                     C. assistance                      D. information

60. A. encouraging       B. hard                                     C. amazing                        D. important