“Where there is a will, there is a way.” Perhaps not many students can understand this better than 22-year-old Michael Ha. Because of his story of success, he has become an example to many young people.

Michael Ha was born in a very poor family. His parents worked in Vietnam before they moved to Britain in 1980. They couldn’t find work in Britain because they spoke little English. The whole family had to live on benefits (救济金) and they lived in a small house in Hackney, a poor area in East London. Growing up was not easy for Michael, but he never gave up.

At the age of 10, he set his heart on going to Cambridge University. It was not easy, either. Michael studied at a school, which used to be called “the worst school in Britain”. However, young Michael made up his mind to try his best, no matter what kind of school he was studying at. The smart boy studied very hard and did well in every subject at school. Once he made a bet (打赌) with his friend to learn further math. As a result, after spending just four months teaching himself from a textbook, he got an A in AS-level further math.

Now Michael is the star medical student at St. John’s College, Cambridge and has just won an award (奖) for his excellent grades. He hopes he will be an inspiration for other young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

1. When was Michael born?

A. In 1994. B. In 1980.

C. In 1990. D. In 1984.

2.Where did Michael’s parents work before 1980?

A. In Britain. B. In Vietnam.

C. In Cambridge. D. In Hackney.

3.What does Michael learn about in Cambridge University?

A. English. B. History.

C. Geography. D. Medicine.

4.Which of the following is TURE?

A. Michael‟s parents couldn‟t find work in Britain because they had little work experience.

B. Michael had a dream of studying at Cambridge University when he was eleven years old.

C. In order to get an A in AS-level further math, Michael spent four months teaching himself.

D. Michael has won two awards for his excellent grades.

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. How to deal with the difficulties.

B. How to become a good student.

C. From a poor area to Cambridge.

D. From “worst school” to Cambridge University.

It was getting dark. Paul looked out of the window and signed (叹气). Dad said he could come home by 5:30, but it was almost 7:00. Even if Dad came back, it wouldn’t be much fun playing ____ in the dark. Paul walked into his room and threw his baseball into the corner. He tried to do some homework, but couldn’t.

The phone rang at about 8:00. It was Dad: “Paul, I’m ____ , but I couldn’t play baseball with you tonight. I have to finish my work at the office. Maybe we can play this weekend. Oh no. How about next weekend?....”

Paul couldn’t understand why Dad was so ____ . He threw himself into the sofa and soon fell asleep. His book was still opened to the first page.

The next day at school, Paul didn’t hand in his homework and ____ a test. Mrs. Green, his teacher, asked him to stay after school. “Paul, you didn’t do your homework.You didn’t pass the test and only got a D. This isn’t like you. What’s wrong?”

Paul just sat there ____ . “Paul, if you don’t want to talk, I will. I know that something’s worrying with you, but you have to get it out. You need to tell someone.”

As Paul walked home, he thought of what Mrs. Green said. Maybe he didn’t do his homework because he wanted to get his dad’s ____ . He knew Mrs. Green was right. He decided to take her advice.

When Paul got home, he ____ his dad. But there was no answer. Then it went to voicemail (语音信箱). Paul began talking: “Dad, I can’t play with you next weekend. I’ve got lots of problems with my homework. Also, I really don’t want to spend another day looking out of the window and waiting. Whenever you ____ our plans, Dad, it hurts me. It’s not too late to rebuild our relationship, but we have to start small. Maybe you can help me with my ____ sometime. Dad, I love you.”

As Paul ended the call, he felt much relaxed. He didn’t know whether his dad would be different, but it didn’t matter. He himself ____ . He expressed his feelings to the right person. He had a clear head as he was doing his homework that evening.

1.A. baseball B. cards C. chess D. toys

2.A. lucky B. sorry C. surprised D. pleased

3.A. famous B. helpful C. lazy D. busy

4.A. made B. missed C. failed D. chose

5.A. cheerfully B. comfortably C. hopefully D. quietly

6.A. attention B. message C. praise D. trust

7.A. saw B. thanked C. called D. greeted

8.A. prepare B. break C. follow D. question

9.A. choice B. homework C. speech D. decision

10.A. regretted B. complained C. insisted D. changed

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