I know it's not always easy to do well in school．I know a lot of you have in your lives right now that can make it hard to focus on your schoolwork．
I it．I know what it's like．My father left my family when I was two years old, and I was by a single mom who had to work and who even struggled to pay the bills．There were times when I missed having a father in my life．There were times when I was lonely and I felt like I didn't ．
So I wasn't always as focused as I should have been on school, and I did some things I'm 41_ of, and I got in more trouble than I ．And my life could have __ _ taken a turn for _ . _ , I was lucky．I got a lot of second chances, and I had the opportunity to go to college and law school and my dreams．
Some of you might not have those ．Maybe you don't have adults in your life who give you the support that you need．Maybe in your family there's not enough money to Maybe you live in a neighborhood _ 49 you don't feel safe, or have friends who are pressuring you to do things you know aren't right．
But at the end of the day, the of your life — you look like, where you come from, how much money you have, what you've got going on at home —none of that is an excuse for not finishing your homework or having a bad in school．That's no excuse for talking to your teacher, or cutting class, or dropping out of school．There is no excuse for not trying．
Where you are right now doesn't determine where you'll _．No one's written your destiny for you．You make your own future．
A．alternatives B．challenges C．commitment D．amusement
A．master B．get C．say D．catch
A．brought B．taught C．raised D．served
A．as usual B．for a moment C．sooner or later D．at times
A．turn up B．fit in C．show off D．give in
A．cheerful B．ashamed C．proud D．proper
A．should B．would C．would have D．should have
A．easily B．fortunately C．hardly D．unfortunately
A．worse B．the worse C．better D．the better
A．However B．Therefore C．Thus D．Besides
A．full B．realize C．finish D．recognize
A．advantages B．disadvantages C．conveniences D．companions
A．go around B．go off C．go into D．go against
A．which B．so that C．where D．even if
A．circumstances B．connections C．choices D．collections
A．what B．who C．how D．which
A．approach B．access C．attitude D．aspect
A．against B．beyond C．back D．along
A．obviously B．necessarily C．largely D．simply
A．end up B．go on C．turn up D．live with
My son Joey was born with badly twisted 11____ .The doctors assured us that with treatment he would be able to walk 12 ____but would never run very well. The first three years of his life were spent in 13____ .casts and braces. By the time he was eight, you wouldn't know he had a problem when you saw him 14____ .
The children in our neighborhood ran around as most children do during 15____ ,and Joey would jump right in and run and play, too. We 16____told him that he probably wouldn't be able to 17____ as well as the other children. So he didn't know.
In seventh grade he decided to 18____ for the cross-country team. Every day he 19 ____ with the team. He worked harder and ran more than any of the others-four to five miles a day ~~perhaps he sensed that the 20____ that seemed to come naturally to so many others did not come naturally to him. Although the entire team runs, only the 21 ____seven runners have the potential to score points for the 22____ .We didn't tell him he probably would never make the team, so he didn't know.
He 23____to run four to five miles a day. Every day24____ the day he had a 103-degree fever. I was 25____ .So I went to look for him after school. I found him running all alone. The sweat ran down his face and his eyes were glassy (呆滞)from his 26____ .Yet he looked straight ahead and 27____ running. We never told him he couldn't run four miles with a 103-degree fever.So he didn't know.
Two weeks later, the names of the team runners were 28____ .Joey was number six on the 29____.Joey had made the team. He was in seventh grade-the other six team members were all eighth-graders. We never told him he shouldn't 30____ to make the team. We never told him he couldn't do it We never told him he couldn't do it...so he didn't know. Hejust did it
A．hands B．mouth C．body D．feet
A．freely B．fluently C．normally D．strangely
A．treatment B．school C．dark D．silence
A．study B．walk C．read D．stand
A．holiday B．rest C．winter D．play
A．never B．often C．always D．still
A．talk B．study C．read D．run
A．break out B．go out C．give out D．runout
A．trained B．struggled C．fight D．study
A．scores B．abilities C．standards D．dreams
A．last B．strongest C．top D．number
A．family B．country C．school D．grade
A．started B．refused C．liked D．continued
A．though B．still C．then D．even
A．surprised B．worried C．sad D．nervous
A．running B．sweat C．fever D．feet
A．kept B．stopped C．began D．forgot
A．called B．made C．spelt D．read
A．ground B．team C．list D．wall
A．decide B．expect C．promise D．refuse
For many 36 in the US, earning some money gives them a sense of 37 . By making their own money they can buy whatever they want . It also develops a sense of responsibility and independence .
Most teens I know have a small sum of money . Their 38 give them an allowance (零用钱). For some ,an allowance is given every week ; for 39 , every month or so . Usually they can get 10 to 30 dollars a month from their parents . An allowance is typically based on the 40 of chores (家务), such as washing the dishes , cleaning up one’s room, taking out the trash , and 41 the floor . 42 to younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) is also regarded as worthy of extra cash , 43 some cases .
Many teens also work to get 44 .Since most of my peers (同伴) are not 45 for a formal job , many choose part-time positions . These require relatively 46 time and basically no training . They can have these jobs like babysitting ; 47 younger students , offered by most schools 48 a small fee ; 49 bagging groceries at local supermarkets .
50 spending habits , most teens spend their money in a relatively carefree style . Often , a month’s allowance can be spent in just a few hours . I’m not saying that teens in US are 51 saving money . Indeed , in many situations , teens can be quite level-headed (头脑冷静) in 52 money towards college or other 53 plans . The way teens manage their money should not be seen as a 54 . It may just be a defining characteristic of their carefree 55 .
A．adults B．teens C．babies D．elders
A．freedom B．pride C．happiness D．excitement
A．parents B．teachers C．friends D．schools
A．the others B．another C．the other D．others
A．completion B．performance C．end D．success
A．watering B．washing C．sweeping D．removing
A．Cruelty B．Coldness C．Usefulness D．Kindness
A．in B．on C．by D．for
A．dollars B．money C．cash D．fees
A．satisfied B．ready C．qualified D．allowed
A．little B．much C．more D．no
A．helping B．training C．tutoring D．informing
A．in need of B．in return for C．with the purpose of D．as a result of
A．and B．but C．so D．yet
A．As for B．Because of C．in spite of D．But for
A．used to B．expert at C．looking forward to D．incapable of
A．spending B．earning C．saving D．collecting
A．future B．present C．past D．last
A．characteristic B．weakness C．merit D．symbol
A．lifestyle B．attitude C．habit D．thinking
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatres on Saturday morning at 10:00 Free．
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning．Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history．Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30．Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre．See Broken Window at 1:30．The workers will be at 3:45．For further information, call 4987898．
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same kind of food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world．Delicious and not expensive．Noon to 5:00 p．m．
Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year．Get your tickets at the gate．It might be cold… don’t forget sweaters and jackets．
Do you want to hear “The Zoo”?
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US．Concert tomorrow night at 8 Rose Hall, City College．
You can probably eat Chinese, Italian and Arab food _________．
A．at Central Park on Saturday B．at the front entrance of City Hall C．at the ballgame D．at 5:00 p．m
A．your beautiful walk B．your comfortable shoes C．your worries D．your learning about local history
A．is in the afternoon B．is at the gate C．might be cold D．is outside
A．“The Zoo” is an Australian rock group B．“The Zoo” are going to meet their American audience for the last time C．“The Zoo” will appear at 8:00 p．m D．“The Zoo” will perform in front of college students
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出合适填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A great many people are disappointed because of unrealistic expectations.
Walking up to a department store’s cloth counter, a(n) 26 young woman said,“I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?”
“Only one 27 per yard,” replied the smirking (自鸣得意的) male clerk.
Not to be 28 back by the funny words, the woman said,” That’s fine! I’ll take ten yards.”
With 29 written all over his face, the clerk 30 measured out and wrapped the cloth, then held it out teasingly(戏弄地 ), 31 forward to receive his “ 32 ”.
The woman got the package quickly from the clerk and 33 to a little old man standing beside her. “Grandpa will pay the bill instead of me,” she 34 .
He was no 35 disappointed. But in the course of living, many people are 36 when others do not 37 their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be 38 .These three particular 39 and unhealthy expectations are some of the main causes:
1．Expect too much 40 .When others say,“Thank you,” or in any way to show their gratitude, be 41 . It is a gift!
2．Expect others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and 42 your joy with others.
3． Expect not to be 43 . At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need. 44 them and move on.
Get rid of these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more 45 right away!
A．tricky B．attractive C．ugly D．generous
A．kiss B．pay C．dollar D．cent
A．moved B．forced C．fought D．taken
A．happiness B．enjoyment C．expectation D．courage
A．hurriedly B．slowly C．patiently D．curiously
A．setting B．sitting C．leaning D．taking
A．reward B．payment C．bonus D．money
A．tended B．paid C．pointed D．nodded
A．smiled B．begged C．waved D．thought
A．wonder B．use C．good D．doubt
A．encouraged B．disappointed C．annoyed D．surprised
A．live up to B．go against C．go without D．hope for
A．set B．made C．dropped D．completed
A．reasonable B．proper C．unimportant D．unrealistic
A．profit B．kiss C．appreciation D．disappointment
A．happy B．sad C．angry D．excited
A．spare B．share C．make D．control
A．put down B．let down C．taken down D．thrown down
A．Forgive B．Punish C．Blame D．Praise
A．happiness B．encouragement C．excitement D．pride
In some cities, workaholism（废寝忘食工作）is so common that people don’t consider it unusual. They accept the lifestyle as 26 . Government
workers in Washington, D. C., 27 , frequently work sixty to seventy hours a week. They don’t do this because they have to; they do it because they 28 to. Workaholism can be a 29 problem. Because true workaholics would rather work than do anything else, they 30 have no idea of how to relax; that is, they might not 31 movies, sports, or other types of entertainment. Most of all, they 32 to sit and do nothing. The lives of workaholics are usually stressful, and this tension（紧张）and worry can cause 33 problems such as heart attacks and stomach diseases. 34 , typical workaholics don’t pay much attention to their families. Their marriages may end in 35 as they spend little time with their families.
Is workaholism 36 dangerous? Perhaps not. There are, certainly, people who work 37 under stress. Some studies show that many workaholics have great energy and interest in work. They feel 38 is so pleasurable that they are actually very happy. For most workaholics, work and entertainment are the same thing. Their jobs 39 them with a challenge; this keeps them busy and creative.
40 do workaholics enjoy their jobs so much? There are several 41 to work. Of course, it provides people with paychecks, and this is important. But it offer 42 financial security. It provides people with self-confidence; they have a feeling of satisfaction 43 they have produced a challenging piece of work and are able to say “I 44 it”. Psychologists claim that their work gives people an identity（自身价值）. After they take part in work, they 45 a sense of self and individualism.
A．strange B．boring C．pleasant D．normal
A．for example B．on the other hand C．what’s more D．after all
A．agree B．promise C．dare D．want
A．slight B．serious C．obvious D．difficult
A．still B．probably C．certainly D．mostly
A．afford B．enjoy C．watch D．allow
A．dream B．decide C．intend D．hate
A．physical B．cultural C．social D．mental
A．Therefore B．However C．Anyway D．Besides
A．happiness B．silence C．failure D．surprise
A．sometimes B．always C．seldom D．hardly
A．sadly B．differently C．efficiently D．slowly
A．study B．family C．life D．work
A．equip B．pack C．provide D．fill
A．When B．Why C．How D．Where
A．factors B．advantages C．steps D．ways
A．no more B．more or less C．no more than D．more than
A．when B．before C．unless D．until
A．valued B．failed C．caught D．made
A．give B．lose C．get D．need
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