【正文】 注意： （ 1） 詞數(shù)不少于 100； （ 2） 可適當(dāng)加入細(xì)節(jié)，是內(nèi)容充實、行文連貫； （ 3） 開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。請根據(jù)以下提示寫一篇發(fā)言稿。一批來自英國的高中生與你校學(xué)生 開展了為期兩周的交流活動。 I’m a 34yearold man, married, lived in a nice house, and have a successful career as an educational consultant. But my life was not always so great. I had a learning disability from an early age. I went to a special school where I got plenty of extra help. Still, I suffered the rest of my school days in public schools. My life improved remarkably when I discovered art. The art world gave me a chance to express myself without words. I went to a workshop and gradually got good at making things with clay(黏土 ). Here I learned my first important lesson: disabled as I was in language. I could still be smart and well express myself with clay. And my confidence came along. I got my next lesson from rock climbing. It was a fun thing but I was scared from the start. I soon noticed it wasn’t a talent thing。 6小題，共 35分。 The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful. Cathy suffered some terrible 16 in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she 17 became healthy. Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to 18 out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally 19 it. The team practice, 20 was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly 21 her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to 22 her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit 23 to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to 24 and insisted she go . From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t 25 a single practice. She had a 26 intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten—year—old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this 27 human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of 28 of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a 29 ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying. Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to 30 her friends and praise their acplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach 31 , “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her 32 and enthusiasm. 33 skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(財富 )one can hold is the heart.” It was the greatest 34 of my daughter’s life. With all she hade been 35 in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功 ). 16. A. failure B. pressure C. loss D. illness 17. A. usually B. finally C. firstly D. frequently 18. A. improve B. train C. join D. contact 19. A. increased B. found C. created D. made 20. A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead 21. A. use B. survive C. save D. waste 22. A. pull B. tell C. hide D. fire 23. A. afraid B. nervous C. ready D. free 24. A. take off B. set off C. give up D. show up 25. A. attend B. miss C. ban D. Start 26. A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind 27. A. trusted D. embarrassed 28. A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise 29. A. beginner C. partner D. winner 30. A. cheer on B. pete with C. respond to D. run after 31. A. admitting D. whispering 32. A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom 33. A. Although B. Since C. Once D. Because 34. A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment 35. A. through B. under C. across D. around 第二部分： 閱讀理解 （共 20 小題； 每小題 分，滿分 50 分） 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的 A、 B、 C、 D 四個選項中，選出最佳選項。 1. It was a wonderful trip. So, which city did you like better, Paris or Rome? ______. There were good things and bad things about them. A. It’s hard to say B. I didn’t get it C. You must be kidding D. Couldn’t be better 2. The dictionary is ______: many words have been added to the language since it was published