1、疏附县第二中学2021-2022学年度第一学期期初考试高一英语试题本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段I对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关
2、小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1What did the woman do today?AShe practiced the piano BShe wrote some letters CShe made a travel plan2What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?AGo to the dentist BGo to a physics class CMeet with her trainer3What has Billy been doing this weekend?AVisiting museums BReading some s
3、cience books CTrying to come up with an idea4How do the speakers feel?ATired BEnjoyable CFrightened5What does the woman mean?AShe doesnt want to leave BShe will take all the files awayCShe has enough time to deal with her work第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
4、听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6What did the woman say about the mans brother?AHe has changed a lot BHe was very impolite to her CShe can never understand him7What is the mans explanation?AHis brother has a pain in his neck BHigh school life is too stressfu
5、lCThat is the way teenagers are听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8What are the speakers doing?ALooking for something BTalking about a trip to FranceCChecking their luggage at the airport9Where was the womans passport?AIn her wallet BUnder the desk CIn her make-up bag10What is the woman like?AShe is forgetful BShe is
6、impatient CShe is very organized听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11Where does the conversation take place?AIn Thailand BIn Hawaii CIn Mexico 12What do we know about the camera?AIt can be used underwater BIt cannot be dropped CIts pretty heavy13How much did the man spend on his camera equipment in total?A$200 B$300
7、C$350听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14What does the man want the woman to do by Monday?ACall the models BFinish the files CSend out the invitations15When is the charity party?AThis weekend BNext week CNext month16Where do the speakers probably work?AAt a baking company BAt a fashion company CAt a housing company听
8、第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17What is the speakers attitude?ANo one is born a geniusBToo much practice is not usefulCTalented people neednt work hard18When did Mozart begin composing?AAt the age of three BAt the age of five CAt the age of eight19How did Jimi Hendrix learn to play the guitar?AHis father taught
9、him BHe learned at schoo1CHe taught himself20What happened to Einstein after graduation?AHe couldnt find a job BHe was an immediate success CHe gave up his studies for a while 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A A walking tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
10、, ColoradoRocky Mountain National Park covers about 41square miles with dozens of mountain peaks. More than 250 species of birds will delight your senses and more than 900 types of wildflowers will keep you marveling at their beauty.Your Colorado walking tour officially begins. To ensure that you ar
11、rive on time we strongly suggest that you arrive one day before the departure date.Day 1 The trip begins at 1: 00 p. m. Travel by bus to Rocky Mountain National Park. Check in our accommodations, enjoy a fresh lunch and head into the park for our first hike.Day 2 During todays hike we will cover 3.8
12、 miles. Well stop to enjoy both “The Pool” and Fern Falls on our way to Fern Lake. Youll enjoy every minute of todays hike and then spend a relaxing evening in the town of Estes Park.Day 3 Glacier Gorge the main section of the Park, has some of the most beautiful attractions in the Park. Today well
13、push our boots up the trail to Black Lake, about 4.7 miles. With views of Longs Peak, well hike past a major waterfall and several smaller lakes before arriving at Black Lake. Day 4 Today well head to Wild Basin, southeast of the main park area, for a hike to Ouzel Lake. Wild Basin traverses(穿过) thr
14、ough Aspen forest past rushing streams, to a high mountain lake where we will enjoy a picnic lunch.Day 5 The Flat Top Mountain area will delight your senses with thick forests and meadows of abundant wildflowers. Our feet will carry us for about 8.8 miles.Day 6 Catch the Estes Park Shuttle to Denver
15、 International Airport or continue on your own to other adventures!21. Where will people sleep on the second day?A. By Black Lake.B. By Fern Lake.C. On Flat Top Mountain.D. In the town of Estes Park.22. When will people hike in Glacier Gorge?A. Day 1.B. Day 2.C. Day 3.D. Day 4.23. What can people en
16、joy in the Flat Top Mountain area?A. Lots of flowers.B. Major waterfall.C. Rushing streams.D. A lake.BI need help! I have to fix a leaking pipe in my bathroom but Im not sure where to begin. I know I lack the necessary DIY skills, but luckily there are numerous books and online videos that will hope
17、fully give me the information I need. Publications that help us to help ourselves are nothing new, but the range of them is increasing with advice being given far beyond practical tasks around the house.Bookshops these days are full of titles which claim to boost your self-confidence, your wealth, y
18、our love life or your career. Some claim to improve your life within seven days! Its big business and its thought that the self-help industry is worth $10bn in the US alone.The first self-help book called How to Win Friends and Influence People was published in 1936, and has since sold 30 million co
19、pies and is still popular now. It includes guidance on how to make people like you and how to make your life happier. It might seem strange to think that we need a book to tell us how to live our lives but self-help books remain a go to remedy for those of us looking for enlightenment.There are, of
20、course, trends in what we need help with. Emma Marshall, who works at British bookshop Waterstones, says “at the moment were in the tidying up, getting rid of things trend. I think the trend right now is about slowing down in your life. It seems there is always something we need help with, and readi
21、ng about it can be very therapeutic - it makes us feel good, even if we dont do anything about it.Of course, the internet has become the place to go to for salvation. Weve got used to searching for solutions online, and now these solutions even include how to fix or improve our lives. Interestingly,
22、 psychologist Caroline Beaton, says people called millennials are self-critical they are aware of their own faults which also means theyre more likely to spend time and money on self-help. Theres also a theory that the self-help industry does well during a recession people are perhaps even more like
23、ly to reach for self-help to improve their situation.Whatever the reason for the continued interest in self-help, its good to know help is at hand when we need it. The alternative to finding a happier life is just to come to terms with yourself as you are -I know, I read about it in a book! Do you b
24、elieve in self-help books?Where else can you get self-help advice apart from books?A. From teachers B. From friendsC. From the InternetD. From parentsWhat do you know about self-books?A.They may offer you some keys to success.B.They hasnt gained great popularity.C.All of us enjoy them very much.D.Th
25、ey can certainly improve your life within seven days.Why do millennials spend more money on self-help books according to Caroline Beaton?A.They are stuck in a recession.B.They realize they are not perfect.C.They are more likely to have access to books.D.They havent got used to searching for solution
26、s online.What can we infer from the passage?A.People dont have interest in self-help books.B.Accepting yourself as you are makes you happier.C.The self-help industry makes little difference during a recession.D.The current trend in self-help books is about rushing around and taking things easier.CAs
27、 a CEO of a startup, you get used to hearingno.You also face an endless continuation of what feels like shocking crises, like nearly running out of cash, losing a key customer,discovering a widespread product failure, or having to shut down operations because of a global pandemic. But it tums out th
28、at these disasters can actually be good for you. In fact,Im not sure whether you can innovate without them. Heres what all our crises have taught me.Its good to be uncomfortable. We once had a key customer request-a battery capability that wed never developed before. The customer made it clear that
29、if we couldnt develop this capability, theyd be less confident in our product. We wrestled with the risks, not least of which was the potential embarrassment if we couldnt meet the customers needs. We knew wed face many technical problems if we tried to go into operation. Yet we decided to try to sa
30、tisfy the customer, even if it wasnt obvious at first how we could get it done. A few weeks later we delivered something beyond what the customer had asked for, and weve since grown this capability into a powerful sales tool and potential revenue stream-not to mention it strengthened our relationshi
31、p with the customer.Short-term failure is good. A few years ago, our company began to expand our manufacturing output in response to a customers need. In the process we discovered something unusual we hadnt seen during smaller-scale production. Our team dived into failure analysis, and we finally pu
32、t the problem down to a single material within the battery. Wed used this material for years, but now we needed a replacement. Once we made that change,the battery quality and reliability greatly improved.Its okay to show weakness. One of my hardest days as CEO.was the day when I found out I was pre
33、gnant.We were in the middle of raising a funding round, and I had been traveling nonstop for a year. Until that day,I had assumed that my role as CEO was to display strength and confidence. With the mounting pressure I was harder on myself than I needed to be, and now I had the added stress of being
34、 pregnant.I decided to acknowledge to my team that I was breaking down. They united together and found ways to operate more smoothly and communicate more effectively, supporting me to focus my time on most pressing goals. This gave me not only the space to plan for the companys future,but also to pr
35、epare for my own new normal: leading while becoming a first-time mother.28. What does the underlined word then in Paragraph 1 refer to?A:Frequent rejections.B.Financial crises.C.Global pandemics.D.Endless disasters.29.What does the author want to convey in Paragraph 27A. Customers requests should be
36、 carefully evaluated.B.Meeting challenges can bring about extra benefits.C.The company should keep launching new products.D.Innovation is the only way to win fierce competition.30. How does the author prove short-term failure is beneficial?A. By drawing a comparison.B.By giving an example.C.By chall
37、enging assumptions.D.By doing an experiment.31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Learn to let goB.Make it as a CEOC.Think deep sometimesD.Make friends with crisesDScientists often compare coral reefs(珊瑚礁) to underwater rainforests, yet unlike the leafy plant base of a
38、forest, corals are animals. The soft creatures are naturally half-transparent and get their brilliant color from algae(藻类) living inside them. When corals experience stress from hot temperatures or pollution, they halt the interdependent relationship with algae, typically pushing them out and turnin
39、g white. Corals are still alive when they are white, but theyre at risk and many eventually die, turning dark brown. Scientists around the world are looking for means to protect and maybe increase corals. One common option is to create more protected areas essentially national parks in the ocean. Be
40、yond nature preserves, some conservationists are looking to more hands-on methods. One research center in the Florida Keys is exploring a form of natural selection to keep corals remaining. The reef system in the Keys has been hit hard by climate change and pollution, which is especially tough, beca
41、use corals there help support fisheries worth $ 100 million every year. To keep the wild ecosystem alive, Erinn Muller, the centers director, and her team are harvesting samples of the corals that survived the environmental stress naturally, keeping them to make them reproduce, and then reattaching
42、them to the reef. They have 46,000 corals on plastic frames under the sea. So far, the center has regrown over 70,000 corals from five different species on damaged reefs. In The Bahamas, Ross Cunning, a research biologist at Chicagos Shedd Aquarium, focuses on corals with genes that could make them
43、natural candidates for restoration projects. He published a study of two Bahamian reefs, one that survived an extreme 2015 heat wave, and one that didnt. We think their ability to deal with these higher temperatures is built into their genes, says Cunning. Theres evidence of corals evolving more qui
44、ckly to resist rapidly warming climate. The big question scientists need investigate, adds Gunning, is how much more heat corals can adapt to.32. What does the underlined word halt in the first paragraph mean?A. End.B. Develop.C. Strengthen.D. Weaken.33. What do Muller and her team do to save corals
45、?A. Restore the damaged reefs.B. Grow corals by hand underwater.C. Create more protected areas.D. Move corals to unpolluted areas.34. What do Cunnings words suggest?A. Many corals have been genetically improved.B. Cooling down the waters is key to rescuing corals.C. Reasons for corals surviving heat
46、 waves are shocking. D. The highest temperature corals can survive is unclear.35. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Relationship between corals and algaeB. Efforts made to save coralsC. Impact of climate warming on coralsD. Survival crisis faced by coral reefs第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容
47、，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Tips for Choosing a CareerChoosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Most people spend half or more of their waking hours five days a week at their jobs. While selecting a career can be a difficult process, the following tips can m
48、ake this process easier for you.Extensive reading about potential careers is vital. _36_ Its important to collect vital information such as career descriptions, career outlooks, employment statistics, educational requirements, and potential earnings._37_ Do this frequently since these lists keep cha
49、nging. A “hot job” today may not be “hot” next year or the year after next year. When evaluating these lists, keep in mind your interests, skills and job satisfaction requirements.Find a mentor. Many colleges and employers have a formal mentoring program. _38_ It is a great way to learn about a care
50、er, and a mentor can provide valuable networking opportunities. “Mentworking” is a new trend which combines mentoring and networking, and which has shown good results.Interviewing people in the field is an excellent way to learn about the various aspects of a career. _39_ Informational interviews of
51、ten change a persons perspective about an occupation. You can find interview candidates by asking friends, teachers and neighbors. You can also contact relevant professional associations and societies and visit appreciate social and professional networking sites online.The skills required for a care
52、er are an essential factor for an individuals potential for success in that career. Write a list of the skills needed for a particular field. Place a check next to each skill you possess. _40_ Your skills should be a vital factor in your career selection process. A satisfying career is often built u
53、pon a match with what you are naturally good at. Natural strengths allow an individual to work with ease and acquire expertise faster.A. Also, formal mentoring organizations are available that match mentors with individuals.B. Doing this may also provide good social communication opportunities.C. At
54、 last, please count the number of checks you have.D. Potential careers are the jobs which you will have in the future.E. You will discover details about careers that you were not aware of.F. The more checks you make, the more likely this field is right for you.G. Look for lists of “hot jobs” on the
55、Internet and in magazines.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Saul and Keon have never felt bored with a day of work picking up trash in Miami Beach. They were especially 41 when they were covering their route this week as a beautiful 42 awaited
56、 them. When their huge truck rolled down the street into the North Bay Road community, they found most residents(居民)lining the street with signs and balloons, all to43 say “we love you.Jennifer Elegant wanted to show her familys appreciation 44 she organized the socially-distancing surprise “thank y
57、ou 45 to honor the workers. Even the Miami Beach mayor(市长),Dan Gelber, showed up to 46 the two heroesbecause Saul Scruggs and Keon Richardson do so much more than 47 trash. “They bring incredible energy to the 48 neighborhood, Jennifer said. “In a word, they spread 49 . ”What is 50 about the two men
58、 is the positive energy that they bring with them. They always have 51 on their faces and never 52a chance to say hello and 53 someones day. They also go out of their way to help others and 54 nothing in return. One day, Saul spent 45minutes helping a neighbor dig through her trash to 55 her lost we
59、dding ring. He also waited for over an hour with another 56 who was having heart problems and needed a(n) 57 .Jennifer has had meaningful discussions with the amazing workers about their inspiring levels of happiness and often shares their 58 with her students. “Every day we are 59 by heroes who bri
60、ng us inspiration but too often we are unable to 60 these great people. I want Saul and Keon to know that we are thankful. ”41. A.thrilledB.curiousC.calmD.relaxed42. A.dreamB.surpriseC.tripD.show43. A.regularlyB.graduallyC.simplyD.legally44. A.butB.ifC.beforeD.so45. A.invitationB.celebrationC.discus
61、sionD.graduation46. A.followB.welcomeC.helpD.salute47. A.pick upB.put asideC.sort outD.give away48. A.onlyB.dirtyC.entireD.right49. A.joyB.respectC.trustD.safety50. A.puzzlingB.specialC.complexD.controversial51. A.concernB.tearsC.doubtD.smiles52. A.offerB.valueC.missD.seize53. A.arrangeB.recordC.bri
62、ghtenD.exchange54. A.expectB.reserveC.replaceD.conduct55. A.storeB.findC.polishD.bury56. A.friendB.colleagueC.relativeD.neighbor57. A.trash truckB.instrumentC.ambulanceD.wedding ring58. A.wisdomB.luckC.quietnessD.talent59. A.comparedB.chosenC.reportedD.surrounded60. A.rescueB.recognizeC.supportD.acc
63、ompany第二节（共10小题；每小题l5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。About six years ago I began my job as an IT consultant(顾问). I had always been quite good with computers. It was a great move for me, as I quickly learned a ton. Every day was fun. It was one of the best and most challenging jobs _61_ I had
64、 ever had.When _62_ (think) of a few years ahead, I realized that things started to taper(逐渐变窄). I wasnt learning as much as before. I felt a desire to try something different. But I couldnt get up the courage to make any moves. I _63_ (pay) very well; I had a lot of freedom, and great benefits. I h
65、ad grown comfortable and 1 had been _64_ (accustom) to an easy life.Last year things came to a head(达到紧急关头). I was having a _65_ (particular) stressful month, _66_ (overload) with work that was neither challenging nor interesting. I had enough. I _67_ (reach) out to my boss and let him know about my
66、 idea. We had a meeting about my personal _68_ (decide). He didnt want to lose me. He addressed my concerns and we agreed that I could change my job and begin working on some new internal (内部的) organizational systems. 1 decided to give this new role a chance.Now, a year after my role change, not muc
67、h is different. Senior staff did not adopt_69_ new systems I built. The work is still uninspiring and unchallenging. Change can be very difficult for some and after spending time trying to carry out new solutions, Ive realized that you simply cant change other people if they dont want it.Ive again q
68、uit my job. I need a greater challenge. Ive learned a lot _70_my quitting experience.第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分）I have been learning English since I am in primary school, but the truth was that I was not so good at listening. No matter how hardly I tried, I couldnt understand clearly
69、 which my English teachers or native speakers said. One day, I was surfing the Internet while an advertisement for English listening drew your attention. To my amaze, it was a website where recording of some wellknown books were provided. When see the website, I fell in love it, which turned out to
70、be very useful. Now I have made a progress in listening.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Henry来信说他寒假期间将来中国旅游，并借此了解中国文化。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：1表示欢迎；2推荐景点；3简述理由。注意：1词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Henry：Im glad to hear from you. _Yours，Li Hua参考答案15 BACBC 610 BCACA 1115 BACBC 1620 BABCA21. D 22. C 23. A 24-27 CABB28D
71、 29B 30B 31D32-35 ABDB3640. EGABF41.A; 42.B; 43.C; 44.D; 45.B; 46.D; 47.A; 48.C; 49.A; 50.B; 51.D; 52.C; 53.C; 54.A;55.B; 56.D; 57.C; 58.A; 59.D; 60.B61. that 62. thinking 63. was paid 64. accustomed 65. particularly 66. overloaded 67. reached 68. decision 69. the 70. from短文改错答案I have been learning
72、English since I am in primary school, but the wastruth was that I was not so good at listening. No matter how hardly I tried, hardI couldnt understand clearly which my English teachers or native what speakers said. One day, I was surfing the Internet while an advertisement whenfor English listening
73、drew your attention. To my amaze, it was a website my amazementwhere recording of some wellknown books were provided. When seerecordings seeingthe website, I fell in love it, which turned out to be very useful. withNow I have made a progress in listening.Dear Henry，Im happy to receive your letter an
74、d know that youre coming to China. Im writing to sincerely express my warmest welcome.Id like to tell you something about some places of interest in China. Personally, one of the best is the Great Wall of China. It came into being during the Warring States period and reached its best in Ming Dynasty
75、 as defence working against enemies. With a history of over 2,000 years, it runs like a huge dragon across North China. And now its a world-famous tourist attraction. As an old Chinese saying goes, “A man who hasnt been to the Great Wall is not a true man”, and its almost a must for foreigners to vi
76、sit in China.” If you come to visit the Great Wall, youd better come a day before climbing the Wall and avoid weekends or holidays, when it is too crowded with tourists, so as to enjoy its beauty more peacefully. Moreover, I can be your guide if you like.Yours，Li Hua听力录音稿Text 1M：I thought you had pl
77、anned to practice the piano today，LisaW：Well，I did nothing but write letters all dayText 2M：Do you want to go with me to the gym tomorrow morning? My trainer said she would give you a free classW：I would love toJust remind me to go to my dentist appointment in the afternoonText 3M：How long did it ta
78、ke you to finish your science project? I have been thinking about it all weekend，and I cant come up with anything worth making! I dont know what to doW：Dont worry，BillyIt took me a couple of months to get my science project worked out when I was your ageIt11 come to youWhy dont you try going to the
79、museum?Text 4W：Its so quiet up hereAnd look at all those stars!M：I knowThis is why I like coming up hereIts nice to get out of the city once in a while，and I must admit that I love sleeping outdoors like thisText 5M：You have one more month here before you get transferred to the Chicago officeW：Dont
80、worryI fully intend to use this time to clean up the office and organize all the files before I leaveText 6W：Michael，your little brother was very rude to me last weekI was really surprisedM：Im sorry，JaniceHe will be sixteen in three weeks，and he has changed a lot since he started high schoo1W：I have
81、 two younger brothers myself，and they are not the easiest people to get along with，so I guess I can understandM：In all honesty，I know I was a pain in the neck when I was his age，tooText 7M：Did you find your passport yet? The trip is in two days!W：No，not yet，but I know it is somewhere around here!M：H
82、oney，youd better find it! These tickets to France were not cheapW：I will，I willYou know me，always losing everything and then finding it at the last secondM：Did you check the bathroom? Maybe its in your makeup bagYou could fit a house in that thingW：Why would I put it in there，Tim? Thats just sillyIt
83、 probably fell under the deskM：If I check in the bathroom and its there，you owe me a drink! That11 be the first thing we do when we get to the airportW：If you say soIm fairly certain Im not that forgetful，thoughAnyway，the drinks at the airport are usually pretty priceyM：Well，I guess youd better star
84、t savingW：Why?M：Guess what I found next to your lipstick?Text 8W：What a beautiful place this is!M：YeahAfter the grayness of New York，the colors of Hawaii seem so brightW：Well，Ive been to a lot of amazing beaches in Thailand and Mexico，but this is definitely one of the nicest ones Ive been toWhy dont
85、 we go for a swim? I hear there are lots of tropical fish we can seeM：Good ideaI can use my new video cameraits waterproofW：Wow，where did you get that?M：I got it in New York a week agoIts made by a company called GoProThey specialize in making HD video cameras for outdoor sportsThe bodies of their c
86、ameras are designed to be extra strongThe camera can handle being dropped，and I can use it underwater up to 60 meters deepW：And its so small and lightweightHow much did it cost?M：Well，I could have gotten the older model for$200But I bought the latest version for$300， because its lighter and has bett
87、er picture qualityI also spent an extra$50 for all extra battery packW：Well，lets go so you can use it!Text 9M：I am going to need those files edited and completed by Monday，SarahI expect to see them on my desk first thing next week W：You got it，MrBensenIs there anything in particular you would like m
88、e to include?M：Just make sure that you highlight all of our upcoming showsI want our clients to be aware of our new events and clothes styles W：Of course，sirShould I start sending out the invitations for next months charity party?M：Yes! That needs to be a huge success if we expect anything from our
89、summer line to be ready anytime soonW：Ill call the models this weekend and remind them of the fitting next weekHopefully，they can be helpful for the donations for the eventM：I would like to think soIsnt that what this business is all aboutmaking people look good and being surrounded by the people th
90、at look the best?W：I guess so，sirId like to think that our market is more than just goodlooking people， thoughM：What the media wants，Sarah，the media getsText 10Nothing in this world can be achieved without effortMozart wasnt born a composerHe practiced the piano from the age of three and began compo
91、sing by the age of fiveHis father，who was also his teacher，was very strict with the boyJimi Hendrix used to walk around his house with a guitar and play up to eight hours a dayAs a child，Jimi used to listen to his fathers blues records alone with a broom，pretending to play it like a guitarNeither of
92、 them had their gift just given to them at birthThey had to work hard and discover that they had a giftAnd they didnt just make do with what they had after thatThey kept at itHendrix didnt even know how to read music，so everything he learned，he learned through listeningAnother example is Albert Eins
93、tein，the father of modern physicsHe was told that he would never be a success at anythingNo one wanted to hire him after he graduated from collegeBut he believed in himself，and he persevered with his studies on his ownNow，Im not trying to say that everyone can be a Mozart or an Einstein if they just put in a lot of time doing somethingBut with effort and passion，one can achieve a great dealWithout those things，youre not going to achieve muchLuck comes to those who prepare for itIf you do something you love，dont let little bumps along the road stop you