The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history.It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.

I was rather shy back then, content to around with my few friends and to concentrate on my I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect scores and enough to go to college.

But my good record soon became a to my well-being.In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office.He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation.I looked at him, my heart fast.This was the for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office.

I was about the decision, finally agreeing to compromise.I wasn't the only speaker—I would the honor with five other students.Still, it was doubtful whether the task was me.How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people?

Graduation day soon arrived and, as .I was nervous.I'd been practicing my speech for days, and I had it .But I had never been so in my life.The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my came.My name was announced.I managed to reach the platform without falling down.But within minutes, I was , heading back to my seat.

Now I still have the of that speech.My voice trembled a little, but it was clear and strong.I'm proud of that tape.I achieved something I'd never I spoke in front of hundreds of people. I didn't realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my .

I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation.But I'm glad I did.I know it may well turn out to be one of my shining moments.

1.A.hang B.look C.walk D.run

2.A.characters B.interests C.games D.subjects

3.A.money B.credits C.time D.standards

4.A.luck B.benefit C.fear D.solution

5.A.burning B.breaking C.aching D.beating

6.A.punishment B.reward C.arrangement D.sympathy

7.A.doubtful B.optimistic C.generous D.hesitant

8.A.share B.bring C.spare D.give

9.A.about B.for C.upon D.beyond

10.A.known B.hoped C.expected D.planned

11.A.thrown B.printed C.memorized D.completed

12.A.interested B.terrified C.excited D.disappointed

13.A.moment B.clay C.chance D.decision

14.A.defeated B.stopped C.clone D.stuck

15.A.picture B.tape C.paper D.word

16.A.partially B.immediately C.frankly D.mostly

17.A.dreamed B.made C.decided D.requested

18.A.Because B.When C.Although D.Unless

19.A.respect B.confidence C.freedom D.excuse

20.A.shyness B.pride C.stupidity D.Courage

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MAP ARTIST PROGRAM

Map Artist is the perfect tool for creating customized maps to include in research projects and reports. Map Artist offers endless possibilities. It has a huge collection of map styles to choose from, and they can be customized to suit your special needs. In this program, we will assume you have been asked to create a map for a social studies report.

Step 1. When you open Map Artist, a world map will be displayed. Type “USA” in the dialogue box. Click GO. A map of USA will be displayed.

Step 2. Click on the drop-down menu next to the outline map of the state. Click on the type of map you need for your report.

· OUTLINE shows only the outline shape of the state with no highways or population centers indicated.

· TOPOGRAPHIC indicates elevations(海拔)as well as the location of major cities.

· SHADED RELIEF shows only natural landforms (mountains, valleys, rivers) and national parks.

· POLITICAL shows major cities, interstates, and major highways.

· HISTORICAL recalls the oldest maps on record.

For the purposes of this program, select OUTLINE. A map showing an outline of USA will be displayed.

Step 3. Click CUSTOMIZE on the menu bar down the left side of the screen.

CUSTOMIZE allows you to place custom data on the map you have selected.

1.Click on the button next to the appropriate symbol. For practice, chick on the shovel(铲子), which symbolizes archaeology(考古).

2.Next to the word TEXT, type “The Presidio”, which is an archaeological site near San Francisco.

3.Now use your mouse to click on the spot on the map where you would like this data to be placed.

4.You can add as many sites as you wish.

Step 4. Click SAVE if you would like to save the map to a file. Later, after opening the saved document, click on the map with your right mouse button and select COPY. And then PASTE it at the location where you want the map to appear. 5u

1.If your report is about Plants and Animals in New York, you may click on map.

A.HISTORICAL B.SHADED RELIEF

C.TOPOGRAPHIC D.POLITICAL

2.Which function is required to place a specific location on a CUSTOMIZE map?

A.Clicking on GO.

B.Cutting and pasting.

C.Opening the file

D.Clicking on the map.

3.Which of the following orders is true according to the Map Artist Program?

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