Mark Gibson is a former gymnastics coach who once worked with many excellent athletes. He often tells a wonderful story about a 15-year-old 　16 girl, Cindy, whose attitude brought out the best in everyone.

Cindy wasn’t a great 　17 , but when she was in the gym, everyone complained less, worked harder, and, not 　18 , achieved more. Cindy was such a powerful motivator 　19 she could see nothing. When it was her turn to do the vault（跳马）, mother would also 　20 alongside her, and tell her how close she was to the vault. When her mom said, “Vault!”, Cindy would reach out and jump, 　21 her mother and herself.

Cindy loved the sport and kept 　22 because she and her mom refused to be defeated by her 　23 . Mark called her the most 　24 member of the team, not because of her 　25 ability, but because of her heart and because she 　26 a standard of perseverance(坚持) and courage that inspired others to get more out of themselves. Everyone who 　27 her work hard to be the best 28 how much more they could get out of themselves.

This is leadership---leadership by 　29 . And we see this sort of leadership not only in 　30 but also in families and in the workplace. Often the most important members of the team are not the 　31 , most skilled, or most powerful. Instead, their 　32 is in their attitude and their ability to inspire and 　33 others with their optimism, enthusiasm, and determination.

People who know how to get the best out of themselves get the best of others.

There’s no doubt that Cindy’s 　34 has a great effect on her teammates. A person’s personality matters most because it comes from within and does not depend on 　35 alone.

16．A．pretty　　　　　　　　　　 B．kind　　　　　　　　　　　 C．blind　　　　　　　　 D．clever

17．A．instructor　　　　　　　 B．worker　　　　　　　　　 C．leader　　　　　　　 D．gymnast

18．A．accidentally　　　　　　 B．naturally　　　　　　　　 C. gradually　　 D．surprisingly

19．A．because　　　　　　　　 B．after　　　　　　　　　　　 C．that　　　　　　　　 D．when

20．A．jump　　　　　　　　　　 B．about　　　　　　　　　　 C．appear　　　　　　 D．run

21．A．supporting　　　　　　 B．trusting　　　　　　　　　 C．satisfying　　　　 D．attracting

22．A．failing　　　　　　　　　　 B．praying　　　　　　　　　 C．dreaming　　　　 D．improving

23．A．mistake　　　　　　　　　 B．coach　　　　　　　　　　 C．disability　　　　　 D．laziness

24．A．important　　　　　　　 B．skilled 　　　　　　　　　 C．popular　　　　　　 D．powerful

25．A．organizational　　　　 B．communicative　　　 C．athletic　　　　　　 D．musical

26．A．showed　　　　　　　　 B．understood　　　　　　 C．settled　　　　　　 D．reached

27．A．made　　　　　　　　　　 B．watched　　　　　　　　 C．helped　　　　　　 D．heard

28．A．forgot　　　　　　　　　　 B．imagined　　　　　　　　 C．confirmed　　　　 D．realized

29．A．knowledge　　　　　　 B．example　　　　　　　　 C. reputation　 D．experience

30．A．exercises　　　　　　　 B．gymnasiums　　　　　 C．sports　　　　　　　 D．teams

31．A．smartest　　　　　　　　 B．richest　　　　　　　　　 C．tallest　　　　　　　 D．oldest

32．A．use　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．advantage　　　　　　　 C．power　　　　　　 D．technique

33．A．persuade　　　　　　　　 B．encourage　　　　　　　 C．educate　　　　　　 D．consider

34．A．character　　　　　　　 B．decision　　　　　　　　 C. existence　　 D．achievement

35．A．opportunity　　　　　　 B．appearance　　　　　　 C. success　　 D．environment

The retired worker is very__________about nerghborhood affairs.

A．enthusiastic　 B．athletic　　　　 C．energetic　　　　 D．symbolic

Centerville High School Essay Contest  “Write All About It”
Calling All Aspiring Authors—Centerville High School Essay Contest
◇Rules
1．Students are asked to present essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified（取消资格）.
2．Manuscripts should be typed double－spaced，with the student's name，address，and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.
3．Essays must be turned in by 4∶00 p.m. on November 30.They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Rom 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.
◇Essay－Writing Tips
1．Catch your readers' interests—Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an story，quotation，or surprising statement is a good way to do this.
2．Create a picture—Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered”，paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.
3．Have a purpose—Well－written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint，and they also communicate a message.
4．Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you've overlooked.
5．Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3∶15 to 4∶45 p．m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.
◇Prizes
Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Every contestant(选手)will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity or athletic game this year.
First Prize：　　　$150
Second Prize:    Dictionary and thesaurus
Third Prize:     Pen set and journal
Special thanks to the Centerville Writers' Association for the prizes to help encourage our aspiring authors. Good luck to all contestants.
【小题1】The first writing tip given is mostly about________.

完形填空(共20小题; 每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读短文, 掌握大意, 然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。

For Chinese students, the end of their senior year is filled with studying and 36 when they prepare for the college entrance exams in June. But for American high school seniors, the experience 37 be more different. It is a celebration of their time in high school and 38 parties, games and fun.

Seniorities is a commonly used 39 . It means seniors have a disease which 40 them unable to do work. This starts in April, 41 seniors find out whether they have been accepted to university.

Unwilling to do school work, seniors have plenty of 42 activities to focus on.

Many school have a “Senior Show”. Only seniors are allowed to perform in it. Some seniors sing 43 dance but many of them perform skits (滑稽短剧).They 44 their favorite teachers or their friends. For example, a group of boys may 45 and imitate a group of their friends. It is all 46 .

The “Senior Show” is just a part of Senior Week — the week 47 intended for seniors. During this week, seniors usually get academic or athletic 48 for their wonderful jobs in high school. They also vote 49 one of their male and female classmates who they believe 50 the best-looking or funniest or most involved, etc. These are then 51 in the yearbook.

The yearbook is an important part of high school for seniors. There are all their pictures and some words from them in it. Seniors will 52 to get 53 signed by their friends so they can always remember their time together.

The end of 54 is a truly special and wonderful time for American students. It’s 55 they will remember for the rest of their lives.