A Great Challenge

My mother had been a true inspiration to me and changed the way I look at life. Since my birth she has made it evident that I would become something, that I would be one of the great ones. She has taught me that I can do anything if I put my _______ to it.

As a young boy, I struggled (奋斗,努力)to achieve tasks that came easily to most. I had _______ in writing, reading and especially speaking. I did not talk the way normal kids did and did not respond to questions or stay alert to my surroundings. My reading was poor even with teachers helping me, and my speech was _______ to understand. My writing was not at the level it should have been. Even simple things like knowing my left from my right or being able to snap my fingers were problems.

My mother observed all my challenges and, as a professor with a Ph. D. , decided to _______ the situation early in my development. She did not want me to struggle alone. After a while, we did indeed conquer (击败,战胜)all the problems that had _______ me. She spent hours every day teaching me everything I needed to know, determined to help me learn. Without her I would not be anywhere close to the level I am now.

In addition, she gave _______ for my life. She told me what to do and what not to do. Her expectations have always been high because she knows that I can do it. For that, I thank her. She would not allow her son to be incapable. She never _______ on me, and to this day she tells me education is a must. I will be a successful person if I continue to follow her lead. She encourages me to work for my grades and attend college.

She used her gifts as a _______ to help her child, and now I have the opportunity to become something.

1.A.mind B.decision C.brain D.feeling

2.A.problems B.excuses C.worries D.abilities

3.A.easy B.hard C.cool D.clear

4.A.find B.keep C.change D.study

5.A.helped B.treated C.troubled D.pleased

6.A.information B.advice C.promise D.pleasure

7.A.put up B.pushed up C.looked up D.gave up

8.A.singer B.doctor C.worker D.teacher

Sheridan is a town in Indiana, USA. There are lots of trees near the public schools in the town. Their leaves turn sunlight into energy (能量).

In Sheridan, the sun not just provides energy for plants. It keeps schools running, too. The schools use solar panels (太阳能电池板) to turn sunlight into energy.

The science behind solar energy is not new. But Sheridan Community Schools is the first school district (学区) in Indiana to be completely solar—powered. The district finished putting in solar panels for all three of its schools in 2014. Some of the panels can turn to follow the sun across the sky.

In 2008, fewer than 1,000 schools used solar power. By 2014, there were 3,727 schools with solar panels in the USA. These numbers come from a report by the Solar Foundation. Roxie Brown, a program director there, said that the number of schools with solar panels has continued to go up since 2014.

Solar energy has some advantages over other energy sources (来源). Sunlight is a renewable source, which means it won’t run out. Solar panels don't harm the environment. Also, sunlight is free. So by using solar power, schools can save money on energy costs.

Brown thinks more schools should run on solar energy. “The sun is Earth’s energy source,” she says. “We’re trying to make it the energy source for our houses, cars and schools, too.”

But using solar energy isn’t always easy. Solar panels can be expensive to put in. The panels also take up space. But for many schools, going solar is worth it.

1.What does the underlined word “It” refer to?

A.A district. B.The solar panel. C.A plant. D.The sun.

2.Sheridan Community Schools put in solar panels _________.

A.for all three of its schools B.in 2008

C.with the help of the Solar Foundation D.together with over 1,000 schools in the USA

3.According to Roxie Brown, the number of schools with solar panels _________.

A.has fallen B.has risen C.is too small D.is large enough

4.What does the underlined word “renewable” mean in Chinese?

A.可替代的 B.可开发的 C.可加工的 D.可再生的

5.Which of the following is the writer’s opinion?

A.Solar panels will take up less space. B.It will never be difficult to use solar energy.

C.It may cost a lot to put in solar panels. D.Going solar is a wise choice for every school.

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