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“Who can ever have imagined that someone like me would make it this far?” asked Chad Wood last week during his high school graduation speech as the best student. Chad offered 1 to his fellow classmates to never give up—and the words 2 much more to himself. That’s because Chad is deaf, and he told the story of the serious troubles he 3 to graduate first in his class at Harrison High school in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Chad didn’t start to 4 until he was 5, according to his mother, Pam Wood. Although her son was 5 a disadvantage, she was determined not to treat him 6 .“I’ve expected him to do everything every other kid does, and I saw no 7 why he couldn’t,” she told ABC News. “And if he 8 the first time, we just tried again.”

Chad, 17, worked hard throughout school, 9 no special treatment but sitting at the front of the class and using a special audio system so he could hear the teacher. All his hard work 10 . He received full school fare to Vanderbilt University. “Deafness had taught me a lesson to never 11 ,” he said in the speech. “Not when the experts tell you it cannot be done. Not when you have 12 so far behind that escaping seems the only way 13 . Not when achieving your dreams seems an entire 14 .”

Chad spoke for about four minutes, after which he received a standing applause from the class and 15 messages from family, friends and strangers. “They’ve been sending me messages on Facebook, email; they’ve been talking to me in person telling me how it had a 16 on their lives and how they’re really 17 by it,” Chad told ABC News. “It feels 18 . Seeing that my words 19 have a power on someone and that they want to work harder 20 my words makes me feel wonderful.”

1.A. warning B. description C. advice D. information

2.A. analysed B. meant C. recognized D. persuaded

3.A. needed B. faced C. consisted D. foresaw

4.A. cry B. write C. smell D. hear

5.A. at B. for C. under D. by

6.A. deadly B. kindly C. differently D. similarly

7.A. harm B. reason C. trouble D. conclusion

8.A. failed B. organized C. succeed D. blamed

9.A. receive B. receiving C. to receive D. received

10.A. set off B. dropped off C. took off D. paid off

11.A. give in B. give up C. give out D. give away

12.A. waited B. walked C. fallen D. gone

13.A. up B. off C. in D. out

14.A. impossibility B. success C. victory D. possibility

15.A. scientific B. negative C. supportive D. cautious

16.A. reward B. power C. source D. detail

17.A. defeated B. exposed C. educated D. puzzled

18.A. unwilling B. amazing C. shocking D. embarrassing

19.A. actually B. suddenly C. strangely D. extremely

20. A. apart from B. according to C. instead of D. because of

Now,it’s time for some brief news items.

Teens Go Online

Some 13 million European children under 18 use the Internet for schoolwork,games and music according to a research done by Nielsen’s “Net?rating”.The study covered Britain,Germany,France,Italy and Spain. Experts advised parents to limit the time their kids spend online and keep them away from chat rooms.

Chat to the Magic Mum

British author J.K.Rowling,mother of the magic boy Harry Potter,will do an Internet interview with fans on June 26.Before the event,children are invited to send their questions about Harry Potter to the website.

School Soldiers

Russian school students will have to do basic military training in their final year of school,the government has decided. The lesson will include learning to fire guns,marching drills and learning how to deal with a chemical,nuclear or biological attack. The activity is seen as part of a drive toward the education of their love for their country.

Orlando

Is it hard for you to get up early and get ready for classes?Some students at Winter Park High School just roll out of bed in their pajamas (睡衣) and go to class in their own bedrooms.Of course,their teachers and classmates do not see them because all their class work is on the computer.

The Florida High School

The state’s only online school has 250 students who are taking classes at home by computer. Students in this first online program take classes in algebra,American government,chemistry,computer,economics,and web page design. They also have to go to regular school to attend other classes.

1.In the first news item,which country is NOT covered in the research?

A. Britain. B. France. C. Sweden. D. Spain.

2.Why will Russian school students have basic military training?

A. To get ready for a military parade. B. To learn to protect themselves.

C. To gain some military knowledge. D. To develop their love for the country.

3.The news from Orlando can be given a title “________”.

A. Get Up Late B. Online School C. Magical Computers D. No Teachers

4.About the Florida High School,which of these statements is TRUE?

A. Some of the students have to attend classes at home instead of in the school.

B. There are altogether 250 students who take classes in the classrooms.

C. As the state’s only online school,it has 250 students who take classes by computer.

D. Students can’t take classes in algebra,American government,chemistry,computer and so on.

5.What is the second news item mainly about?

A. J.K.Rowling will have an Internet interview.

B. Children will meet Harry Potter’s mother.

C. Fans won’t ask J.K.Rowling questions on the Internet.

D. J.K.Rowling will invite Children to her website.

How to become a better student

Maybe you are an average student.You probably think you will never be a top student.This is not necessary so,however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here’s how:

1)Plan your time carefully.When you plan your week,you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list,you should make a schedule of your time. First,list your time for eating,sleeping,dressing,etc.Then decide a good,regular time for studying. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.

2)Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area.Keep this space,which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room,free of everything but study materials.No games,radios,or television!When you sit down to study,concentrate on the subject.

3)Make good use of your time in class.Take advantage of the class time to listen to everything the teachers say. Really listening in class means less work later.Taking notes will help you remember what the teachers say.

4)Study regularly.When you get home from school,go over your notes.Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class.If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day,read that material.This will help you understand the next class.If you do these things regularly,the material will become more meaningful,and you will remember it longer.

5)Develop a good attitude about tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.They help you remember your new knowledge.The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test,so don’t be overly worried.

There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

How to become a better student

General method

How to do

Advantage

Plan your time carefully

Make a list

Force you to 1. what is happening to your time

Make a 2.

Find a good place to study

Free of everything but study 3.

You can 4. on the subject

Make good use of your time in class

Listen to 5. the teachers say

Really listening in class means 6. work later

Take notes

Study regularly

Go over your notes

Help you 7. it better,and remember it longer

8. new material

Develop a good 9. about tests

Don’t be overly worried

Remember your new 10.

Compliments can be sent in all shapes and sizes. They can range from congratulating co-workers on their hard work to telling someone how good that shirt looks on him or her. 1. In other words, compliments, no matter how small or great they are, can make anyone feel good. Next time, if you want to give someone some compliments, keep these tips in mind.

• Perfect your compliments. People feel much more appreciated when you say exactly why you think that person deserves some praise. That’s to say, back your compliments up with examples of why you think that person did a good job. 2.

• Don’t put it off. Too many people wait until what they think is the perfect moment to send a compliment. 3. What you have in your head as a perfect moment may never happen. If you feel that a compliment is appropriate, the best time is now.

4. Don’t ever tell someone that something he or she has done is great and then point out what he or she was doing beforehand wasn’t so great. Compliments are meant to make people feel good, and that’s it. Don’t bring other things into them because comparing the present and the past can just make someone feel bad about themselves.

• Be selfless. 5. Not only is this very selfish, but it destroys all of the sincerity right out of the compliments. If you think someone’s hair looks nice, say so — but don’t do it just because you’re having a new hairstyle and want some validation (确认) for your own look.

A. Give a 100% compliment.

B. Don’t be one of those people!

C. It’s always a nice idea to give a compliment with a smile.

D. The best compliment leaves no room for any misunderstanding.

E. Your sincere compliments can make someone’s entire day better.

F. Never compliment someone because you want a compliment back.

G. Adding examples makes your compliments more sincere and effective.

Do you hate to get your hands dirty? When I see my 10-year-old son______the dirty plates in the sink or my 8 year-old daughter cringing(畏缩) at the wet sand clinging(黏住) to her hands, I am reminded of a time when I was ______to get my hands a little dirty.

My parents owned a 500-acre _______in Montana when I was young.I’d often come home from school to find a/an _______lamb or a calf being bottle-fed in the basement.One exceptionally cold day, I was the ______ sheep with my mother in the ranch when she spied a ewe(母羊) _____.The poor thing was trying to ______ her baby lamb and needed our help.My mother calmly held the ewe’s head and _______me to grab hold of the two protruding(突出的) legs.

I hesitated, and must have had quite a look of ______ on my young face.The slimy little things were ______ not something I wanted to touch.But I worked up my _______and wrapped my fingers around them.I can still recall the feel of ______ the delicate legs and their sharp little hooves(蹄子) as of it happened yesterday.

My heart beat in fear and excitement as I ______ with all my strength.The lamb was delivered with an outpouring, and I’d never seen ______ so beautiful.I was no ______ to see ranch animals being born, but to have a hand ______ it was something I cherished then and will cherish forever.

Looking back, I’m so glad that I didn’t _______to get my hands dirty.______ I had, the miraculous moment and the precious memory would have been lost.These days I try to instill(灌输) that life lesson into my own ______ .Sometimes you need to get your hands a little dirty to experience something ______ and pure.

1.A. throwing B. wasting C. washing D. avoiding

2.A. unwilling B. willing C. thrilled D. content

3.A. garden B. ranch C. yard D. field

4.A. newborn B. energetic C. strong D. fierce

5.A. watching over B. spying on C. checking on D. picking out

6.A. in peace B. in silence C. in operation D. in trouble

7.A. raise B. bear C. feed D. hug

8.A. requested B. commanded C. instructed D. guided

9.A. panic B. anxiety C. delight D. excitement

10.A. almost B. possibly C. definitely D. approximately

11.A. affection B. patience C. confidence D. courage

12.A. unbearable B. unexpected C. unfortunate D. uncomfortable

13.A. dragged B. rolled C. pushed D. pulled

14.A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything

15.A. stranger B. specialist C. reporter D. acquaintance

16.A. in B. on C. over D. at

17.A. hesitate B. tend C. refuse D. bother

18.A. Even if B. When C. Unless D. If

19.A. relatives B. children C. friends D. colleagues

20.A. embarrassing B. confusing C. entertaining D. amazing

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