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When I was in middle school, my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil, so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did.

So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail? His reply: "Because I love your stories. If you're willing to apply yourself, I think you have a good shot at this." Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try.

I chose Paul Revere's horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith (银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18, 1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse's mouth. Not a brilliant idea, but funny; and unlikely to be anyone else's choice.

What did the horse think, as he sped through the night? Did he get tired? Have doubts? Did he want to quit? I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But, like Revere's horse, I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half-dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them.

When I handed in the essay to my teacher, he read it, laughed out loud, and said, "Great. Now, write it again." I wrote it again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn't win, I wouldn't care.

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A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. …… I went to my teacher's office after the award presentation.

 What will Jack probably do this weekend?

Jack, are you going camping with your friends this weekend?<br />It depends. If it's sunny, we'll go.<br />The weatherman says it's going to rain.<br />In that case, we'll go to the cinema instead.

 What does the woman ask the man to do?

Excuse me, could you mind my bags for a moment?<br />I want to buy some food at the convenience store.<br />No problem, but be quick.<br />It was announced that my train would arrive in ten minutes.

 When will the man see Bob?

Bob came out of hospital last Friday.<br />Have you got a chance to visit him?<br />I plan to see him this Saturday.<br />Aren't you going to the conference then?<br />No, it has been rescheduled for next Monday.

 Why does the man apologize?

Sorry, miss. We made a terrible mistake adding up the bill. Here is the $10 we have to return to you.<br />Oh, I didn't notice that. It's okay. Don't blame the waiter. He's been really nice.

 What are the speakers talking about?

Do you think we should get Steve a book for the new year?<br />Books are good, but Steve wouldn't take just any book.<br />He has to have this particular one on geography.

 听材料，回答问题。

Hello, Sarah.<br />Hello, David.<br />I can't come for dinner tonight.<br />Sorry.<br />Oh!<br />What happened?<br />We've got a new case and things get pretty crazy here in the office.<br />Well, then I'll come to you.<br />No, no, not tonight.<br />Let me see if I can arrange another night.<br />Sarah, please.<br />We need to talk.<br />It's about my job.<br />Then tell me on the phone.<br />No, it's better if we do it in person.<br />How about tomorrow night?<br />I'm not sure.<br />You can give me a call tomorrow afternoon.<br />OK.<br />Hello, Sarah.<br />Hello, David.<br />I can't come for dinner tonight.<br />Sorry.<br />Oh!<br />What happened?<br />We've got a new case and things get pretty crazy here in the office.<br />Well, then I'll come to you.<br />No, no, not tonight.<br />Let me see if I can arrange another night.<br />Sarah, please.<br />We need to talk.<br />It's about my job.<br />Then tell me on the phone.<br />No, it's better if we do it in person.<br />How about tomorrow night?<br />I'm not sure.<br />You can give me a call tomorrow afternoon.<br />OK.<br />I'll see you tomorrow night.<br />OK.<br />OK.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.

1. （1） Why does Sara make the phone call?

   A . To ask for advice. B . To arrange an outing. C . To cancel an appointment.
3. （2） What does David want to do?

   A . Go to a dinner party. B . Talk to Sara in person. C . Work on the new case.

 听材料，回答问题。

Jim will call on us this afternoon. Do you know where he is now?<br />Uh, wait. Let me see. He has sent two messages saying that he's done with his work at the<br />office and got a taxi and he'll arrive in twenty minutes.<br />We can't keep him waiting outside our home. We have to hurry.<br />Jim will call on us this afternoon. Do you know where he is now?<br />Uh, wait. Let me see. He has sent two messages saying that he's done with his work at the<br />office and got a taxi and he'll arrive in twenty minutes.<br />Jim will call on us this afternoon. Do you know where he is now?<br />Uh, wait. Let me see. He has sent two messages saying that he's done with his work at the<br />office and got a taxi and he'll arrive in twenty minutes.<br />We can't keep him waiting outside our home. We have to hurry.<br />But it takes at least half an hour to get out of the city centre by bus. Look at the traffic.<br />Let's get off. We can save at least twenty minutes by walking through the park.<br />Are you sure?<br />Yes. A hundred percent.

1. （1） Where is Jim now?

   A . In a taxi. B . On a bus. C . In his office.
3. （2） What is the woman's suggestion?

   A . Going to the city center. B . Taking a short cut home. C . Meeting Jim in the park.

 听材料，回答问题。

"'Morning, Mark.'<br />"'Morning, Clara. How was your weekend?'<br />"'Great. I went to my grandpa's. He invited us to pick vegetables on his farm. My daughter<br />had a great time there. What about you?'<br />"'Oh! I had a truly incredible experience. I dropped by a yard sale on Saturday and got<br />several books.'<br />"'Novels?'<br />"'A novel and two poetry collections. As I leafed through the novel, a piece of paper<br />fell out. It was an air ticket from 2012. The flight was from Los Angeles to Chicago,<br />and the name on the ticket was Ashley Lewis.'<br />"'Was it?'<br />"'Yes. Ashley, my sister. In 2012 she lived in Los Angeles, and her husband worked for<br />Chicago. Both of them often flew between the two cities. I asked the seller where he got<br />the book. He said it was bought at a second-hand bookstore in Los Angeles three years ago.<br />Last year he and his family moved from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.'<br />"'So all the way across the country, your sister's old book landed in your hands. That's<br />really crazy.'<br />"'Morning, Mark.'<br />"'Morning, Clara. How was your weekend?'<br />"'Great. I went to my grandpa's. He invited us to pick vegetables on his farm. My daughter<br />had a great time there. What about you?'<br />"'Oh! I had a truly incredible experience. I dropped by a yard sale on Saturday and got<br />several books.'<br />"'Novels?'<br />"'A novel and two poetry collections. As I leafed through the novel, a piece of paper<br />fell out. It was an air ticket from 2012. The flight was from Los Angeles to Chicago,<br />and the name on the ticket was Ashley Lewis.'<br />"'Was it?'<br />"'Yes. Ashley, my sister. In 2012 she lived in Los Angeles.<br />"'She lived in Los Angeles, and her husband worked in Chicago. Both of them often flew<br />between the two cities. I asked the seller where he got the book. He said it was bought<br />at a second-hand bookstore in Los Angeles three years ago. Last year he and his family<br />moved from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.'<br />"'So all the way across the country, your sister's old book landed in your hands.<br />"'That's really crazy.'

1. （1） What did Clara do at the weekend?

   A . She planted vegetables. B . She went to a yard sale. C . She visited her grandpa.
3. （2） What did Mark find inside one of the books he bought?

   A . A plane ticket. B . A family photo. C . A post card.
5. （3） Where does Mark live?

   A . Los Angeles. B . Chicago. C . Philadelphia.
7. （4） What is the relationship between Mark and Ashley?

   A . Brother and sister. B . Husband and wife. C . Father and daughter.

 听材料，回答问题。

Victor, you've been here in Indiana for six weeks now. How are you feeling?<br />I think I've got used to college life. Going to classes, working out and hanging out with<br />my friends. Though there's pressure to meet deadlines, life here is never boring.<br />What's been hard about being an Indiana basketball player?<br />Well, the training is very competitive. Weightlifting and running every day. It's not like high school.<br />In high school, I really didn't have to do that. I'm just trying to get used to it, and<br />I think I am.<br />At this point, how do you see yourself fitting into this group?<br />I think we are all different. George is from Britain, Chris and Leo are from Australia.<br />I'm from France, and the rest are Americans. But I get along with everybody. You know, we<br />are really starting to bond. It's great to see how we grow each day as a team.<br />Thanks, Victor. I wish you a very happy and fruitful stay in Indiana.<br />Victor, you've been here in Indiana for six weeks now. How are you feeling?<br />I think I've got used to college life. Going to classes, working out and hanging out with<br />my friends. Though there's pressure to meet deadlines, life here is never boring.<br />What's been hard about being an Indiana basketball player?<br />Well, the training is very competitive. Weightlifting and running every day. It's not like high school.<br />In high school, I really didn't have to do that. I'm just trying to get used to it, and<br />I think I am.<br />At this point, how do you see yourself fitting into this group?<br />I think we are all different. George is from Britain, Chris and Leo are from Australia.<br />I'm from France, and the rest are Americans. But I get along with everybody. You know, we<br />are really starting to bond. It's great to see how we grow each day as a team.<br />Thanks, Victor. I wish you a very happy and fruitful stay in Indiana.

1. （1） What is probably the woman?

   A . A teacher. B . A journalist. C . An athlete.
3. （2） What does Victor find difficult as a member of the basketball team?

   A . Adapting himself to the intense training. B . Dealing with the pressure from the coach. C . Regaining the skills learned in high school.
5. （3） What does Victor say about the players on the team?

   A . They are of the same age. B . They are similar in character. C . They are from different countries.
7. （4） How does Victor feel about his team now?

   A . It's about to break up. B . It's the best in Indiana. C . It's getting stronger.