Dear Marjorie,

I’m having troubles at school. I find it difficult to get down to work in the evenings and I can’t concentrate(全神贯注) on anything at the moment. I spend most of my time listening to music or watching TV instead of doing my homework when I am at home. The other students in my class are much better than I am and I have problems with following the lessons as well. I can’t always take down the important things my teacher says because I write so slowly. She has told me that I’m falling behind with my studies. I’m not good at writing and I usually hand in my homework late because I put off doing it until the last minute. So I often have to invent different excuses to tell my teacher why I haven’t done the work. I’m sure I’ m not going to get through my final exams in July. I’m now so far behind that I don’t know how I’ m going to catch up with them. My teacher spent some time going through my homework with me but she found so many mistakes that I felt even more depressed(沮丧). What do you suggest I do?

Yours,

George

1.George usually________ when he is at home.

A.does his homework B.listens to music

C.concentrates on his study D.gets ready for the final exams

2.Why can’t George take down the important things his teacher says?

A.Because he can’t write fast enough. B.Because the teacher speaks too fast.

C.Because the teacher speaks too much. D.Because he can’t hear the teacher clearly.

3.What made George feel worse?

A.He fell behind his classmates. B.He didn’t pass the final exam.

C.He didn’t hand in the homework on time. D.He made a lot of mistakes in his homework.

4.According to the passage, it is clear that George has problems with his________.

A.family B.study C.teachers D.friends

5.Why does George think it’s difficult to catch up with his classmates?

A.Because his teacher doesn’t want to help him. B.Because his classmates always laugh at him.

C.Because he falls very far behind his classmates. D.Because he has too much homework to do.

A Great Challenge

My mother had been a true inspiration to me and changed the way I look at life. Since my birth she has made it evident that I would become something, that I would be one of the great ones. She has taught me that I can do anything if I put my _______ to it.

As a young boy, I struggled (奋斗,努力)to achieve tasks that came easily to most. I had _______ in writing, reading and especially speaking. I did not talk the way normal kids did and did not respond to questions or stay alert to my surroundings. My reading was poor even with teachers helping me, and my speech was _______ to understand. My writing was not at the level it should have been. Even simple things like knowing my left from my right or being able to snap my fingers were problems.

My mother observed all my challenges and, as a professor with a Ph. D. , decided to _______ the situation early in my development. She did not want me to struggle alone. After a while, we did indeed conquer (击败,战胜)all the problems that had _______ me. She spent hours every day teaching me everything I needed to know, determined to help me learn. Without her I would not be anywhere close to the level I am now.

In addition, she gave _______ for my life. She told me what to do and what not to do. Her expectations have always been high because she knows that I can do it. For that, I thank her. She would not allow her son to be incapable. She never _______ on me, and to this day she tells me education is a must. I will be a successful person if I continue to follow her lead. She encourages me to work for my grades and attend college.

She used her gifts as a _______ to help her child, and now I have the opportunity to become something.

1.A.mind B.decision C.brain D.feeling

2.A.problems B.excuses C.worries D.abilities

3.A.easy B.hard C.cool D.clear

4.A.find B.keep C.change D.study

5.A.helped B.treated C.troubled D.pleased

6.A.information B.advice C.promise D.pleasure

7.A.put up B.pushed up C.looked up D.gave up

8.A.singer B.doctor C.worker D.teacher

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