Have you ever tried to draw a straight line, only to find it turns out all wrong? Or, wanted to show   36  at a party but the song you’d practised so many times suddenly   37  more difficult?
I've had both these   38 .As a Senior 3 student, I have to   39  many exams. Each time I enter one thinking “I   40  fail this time.” , I get a low mark.
But don't be surprised --- it's not   41  we don't try, or do enough preparation, or take it   42 . On the contrary, it is because we put ourselves under too much   43 . It is thinking ‘I must…’ that makes us taste the terrible flavor of   44 .
We often   45  to our friends, “Don't be too hard   46  yourself!”. But when we   47  our own goals, we may not listen to our own advice.
In doing so, we are making our path to success increasingly difficult.
So why not   48  this crazy pursuit(追求) to get the best? Just face the problem   49  before you with a calm mind, enjoy the hard work and you will succeed.
In my opinion,   50  a calm state of mind is a skill for life. For people who want to succeed,   51  this is a very important lesson.
So   52  time when you're trying to draw a straight line or   53  a performance, tell yourself, “If I can just do it better than last time, it's a   54 . ”
Keep a calm state of mind, and you will be happy   55  you succeed or fail.

【小题1】
A.upB.offC.outD.in
【小题2】
A.assumesB.appearsC.listensD.becomes
【小题3】
A.experiencesB.chancesC.timesD.reviews
【小题4】
A.finishB.measureC.takeD.join
【小题5】
A.shouldn'tB.mayC.can'tD.haven't
【小题6】
A.whyB.sinceC.whenD.because
【小题7】
A.necessarilyB.seriouslyC.personallyD.sharply
【小题8】
A.careB.powerC.pressureD.attention
【小题9】
A.examsB.difficultyC.marksD.failure
【小题10】
A.sayB.speakC.tellD.talk
【小题11】
A.offB.onC.toD.for
【小题12】
A.shareB.achieveC.weighD.set
【小题13】
A.throw away B.get awayC.take awayD.let away
【小题14】
A.waitingB.sittingC.lyingD.laying
【小题15】
A.stayingB.keepingC.remainingD.making
【小题16】
A.tryingB.realizing C.usingD.training
【小题17】
A.lastB.whatC.nextD.high
【小题18】
A.put onB.play onC.give onD.show on
【小题19】
A.successB.taskC.lessonD.trial
【小题20】
A.ifB.eitherC.neitherD.whether

My teacher held up a piece of broken glass and asked,“Who broke this window?” Thirty boys tried to think about not only what they had done,but also what our teacher may have found out.She seldom became angry,but she was this time.
“Oh,” I thought.I was the one who broke the window.It was caused by a naughty throw of a baseball.If I admitted guilt,I would be in a lot of trouble.How would I be able to pay for a big window like that? I didn’t even get an allowance. “My father is going to have a fit,”I thought.I didn’t want to raise my hand,but some force much stronger than I was pulled it skyward.I told the truth. “I did it.” It was hard enough to say what I had.
My teacher took down a book from one of our library shelves and I had never known my teacher to strike a student,but I feared she was going to start with me. “I know how you like birds,” she said as she stood looking down at my guilt-ridden face.“Here is that field guide about birds that you are constantly checking out. It is yours now.It’s time we got a new one for the school anyway.You will not be punished as long as you remember that I am not rewarding you for your misdeed, I am rewarding you for your truthfulness.” I couldn’t believe it! I wasn’t being punished and I was getting my own bird field guide--the very one that I had been saving up money to buy.
All that remains of that day is my memory and the lesson my teacher taught me. That lesson stays with me every day and it will echo forever.
【小题1】From the story, we can learn that the boy.

A.didn’tbreakthewindowonpurpose.
B.lackedthestrengthtoadmithisguilt.
C.triedtothinkaboutwhathehaddone.
D.didn’tknowwhattheteacherwouldfindout.
【小题2】If the boy admitted guilt, he thought he would NOT              .
A.bepunishedbytheteacher B.makehisfatherangry
C.payforthebrokenwindowD.getabirdfieldguide
【小题3】Which of the following best describes the changes in the boy’s feelings?
A.Afraid-Surprised-Thankful B.Frightened-Amazed-Proud.
C.Regretful-Guilty-Excited. D.Nervous-Afraid-Satisfied.



Are you interested in travelling in the dangerous mountains in America? Here are some tour plans for you to choose.
Tour 1 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Book in advance. Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Tour 2 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashligh and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly controlled on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22
Tour 3 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Remember to book in advance.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Advice to be followed:
☆ Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
☆ Wear good walking shoes-no high heels.
☆ Wear a hat for day walks.
☆ Dress warmly for night walks.
☆ Children must be with an adult.
☆ Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
☆ Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are so
dangerous that you have to care.
【小题1】Where are these tours likely to take place?

A.In a modern noisy city.
B.In a special kind of zoo
C.In a park in the mountains.
D.In three different countries.
【小题2】On which tours had you better wear a hat according to advice?
A.Tour 1
B.Tour 2
C.Tour 2&3
D.Tour 1& 3
【小题3】On which trip are you likely to see animals that are active at night but may sleep during the day?
A.Flashlight Adventure
B.Garland Valley.
C.Black Bear Count
D.None of the trips.
【小题4】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Extra batteries are needed for Tour 1 & 3.
B.All three tours require booking in advance.
C.It’s clearly advised to wear a hat for Tour 2.
D.Tour 3 will take the longest hours to finish.
【小题5】What is the best title for the passage?
A.Some Adventure Tours in America
B.Hunting around the Great Mountains
C.Interesting Tours in Different Parks
D.Discovery Tours in the Mountains

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