1、(本试卷满分135分，考试时间120分钟)第一部分：语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Several years ago，while attending a communication course，I experienced a most unusual process.The instructor asked us to list1in our past that we felt ashamed of，regretted，or incomplete ab
2、out and read our lists aloud.This seemed like a very2process，but theres always some brave soul in the crowd who will volunteer.The instructor then3that we find ways to4people，or take some action to right any wrongdoings.I was seriously wondering how this could ever5my communication.Then the man next
3、 to me raised his hand and volunteered this story：Making my6，I remembered an incident from high school.I grew up in a small town.There was a Sheriff none of us kids liked.One night，my two friends and I decided to play a7on him.After drinking a few beers，we climbed the tall water tank in the middle o
4、f the town，and wrote on the tank in bright red paint：Sheriff Brown is a.s.o.b.The next day，almost the whole town saw our glorious sign.Within two hours，Sheriff Brown had us in his office.My friends told the truth but I lied.No one8found out.Nearly 20 years later，Sheriff Browns name9on my list.I didn
5、t even know if he was still10.Last weekend，I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed.I tried his number.After a few11，I heard，“Hello？”I said，“Sheriff Brown？”Paused.“Yes.”“Well，this is Jimmy Calkins.“And I want you to know that I did it.”Paused.“I knew it！
6、”he yelled back.We had a good laugh and a12discussion.His closing words were：“Jimmy，I always felt bad for you because our friends got it off their chest，but you were carrying it13all these years.I want to thank you for calling me.for your sake.”Jimmy inspired me to14all 101 items on my list within t
7、wo years，and I always remember what I learned from the course：Its never too late to15the past wrongdoings.1.A.somethingB.anythingC.somebody D.anybody解析：根据行文可知这里是老师要求我们列出过去感到羞愧的、遗憾的或未完善的事情，任何事情都可以。答案：B2.A.private B.secretC.interesting D.funny解析：在作者看来这样的一个过程是不能公开的。答案：A3.A.expected B.suggestedC.ordered
8、 D.demanded解析：从上句话总有勇敢者主动讲述自己的经历可以推知这里老师并没有采用强制的方法，而是建议。答案：B4.A.connect with B.depend onC.make apologies to D.get along with解析：从文章的后面Jimmy向原来的Sheriff致歉可知。答案：C5.A.improve B.continueC.realize D.keep解析：我很想知道这如何能提高我的沟通能力。答案：A6.A.notes B.listC.plan D.stories解析：从上文(首段)可知，老师要求学生们列出自己的一些经历。于是同学们主动讲述所列的经历。与首
9、段第二句的list相照应。答案：B7.A.part B.gameC.trick D.record解析：从下文“我们”的具体做法可知捉弄了州长。答案：C8.A.also B.evenC.still D.ever解析：这里表示从来没有人知道这件事。答案：D9.A.appears B.considersC.presents D.remembers解析：20年后，布朗州长出现在我的回忆之中。答案：A10.A.angry B.happyC.doubtful D.alive解析：毕竟20年已过，因此现在不知布朗州长是否健在。答案：D11.A.words B.ringsC.repeats D.calls解析
10、：几声铃声之后。rings“铃声”。答案：B12.A.cold B.plainC.nervous D.lively解析：从上两句可知我们的谈话很投机，四个选项之中只有lively表示良好的情绪，D为最佳答案。答案：D13.A.around B.outC.up D.away解析：carry sth.around“随身携带”。答案：A14.A.build up B.make upC.clear up D.give up解析：句意为Jimmy的做法激励我在两年之内消除了当时回忆起来的101项事件。因此C最佳。答案：C15.A.regret B.forgiveC.right D.punish解析：照应
11、第二段的“.right any wrongdoings”。改正过去的错误总不会太迟。答案：C第二节：语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。Linda and David have traveled by air from London to Sydney，Australia.Linda has promised her mother that she 16(ring) her to let her know that they have arrived 17(safe).T
12、his is something she had done ever since she was a child.David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far，to spend too much，and to say so little.“If there were an accident.”He says，“they 18(know) soon enough.Bad news travels fast.”But Linda has promised that she would ring.“19，” she says，“it doesnt
13、 cost 20when you just think that its the other side of the world.Its only six pence per second.”“If you 21on that telephone for less than one minute，Ill eat my hat，”David says，“And one minutes nearly four pounds.”“Thats no more than youd pay for a new hat，” Linda answers.She has asked the man at the
14、 hotel desk to get her the number.The telephone rings.Linda picks it up.“Hello，Mum.Is that you？” She says.“Six pence per second，” David reminds her.“Hello，love.”It is Mrs.Lee，Lindas mother，22(speak) from London.“ I can hear you very clearly23like you are in the next room.Its a better line 24when you
15、 called me from your office.Do you remember？ I shouted at that time，and still you couldnt 25me sometimes.”“Yes，Mum.”Linda puts in.“I just wanted to ring to.”16.解析：此处宾语从句中应用过去将来时。答案：would ring17.解析：修饰动词只能用副词修饰。答案：safely18.解析：在直接引语中与现在事实相反的虚拟语气结构。答案：would know19.解析：根据语义这里表转折。答案：However20.解析：此处指“花钱不多”，
16、钱是不可数名词。答案：much21.解析：在条件状语从句中用一般现在时表将来。答案：call22.解析：打电话术语。答案：speaking23.解析：just like固定搭配。答案：just24.解析：这里缺一个比较连词。答案：than25.解析：couldnt hear这里指听不见。答案：hear第二部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。ADear Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul，Most people dont really know what
17、pressures a typical teenager has to go through.Sure，our parents and grandparents were once teens，but things are so different now.It has never been tougher to be a teenager.It had never been more important to be in the “right group” or to have the “right brand” of shoes.And those are the easy things
18、to deal with.We also face problems with family，friends，relationships and school pressures.When it gets to be too much，I turn to my friends.One friend I could not live without is Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul.Your books have been so inspiring to me and have helped me to deal with and understand t
19、he problems I go through.For example，I went through a confusing time with my friends when we got to junior high.I had known these friends since kindergarten，and when we began junior high it seemed like some of them began to change.We started hanging out with different groups，and we slowly grew so fa
20、r apart that it seemed as if we had never been friends.I felt confused and hurt.Sometime during this period I read the story Friends Forever in Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul .I felt so much better after reading it.It was like a weight had been lifted from me when I realized that many friendships
21、 went through changes and that we werent the only friends to experience them.People change，but that doesnt mean we have to lose the friendships we once shared.My friends and I still spend time together when we can and care about each other a lot.That things are different doesnt mean I have to forget
22、 about all the good times we had.I will always keep the memories in a safe place in my heart.Sincerely，Peter语篇解读：作者通过阅读心灵鸡汤丛书，对友谊有了正确的认识，从而摆脱了困惑。26.According to the author，parents and grandparents .A.didnt have to overcome difficulties when in their teensB.dont fully understand the pressures of bein
23、g a teenager nowC.can easily deal with things such as choosing friends and shoesD.dont need to give help to teenagers with pressures and problems解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Sure，our parents and grandparents were once teens，but things are so different now”，可知作者认为大多数人(包括父母和祖父母)都不了解现在的青少年所面临的压力。答案：B27.The author
24、turns to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul.A.after he has quarrelled with friendsB.when he couldnt deal with the pressures C.before he goes to a new environmentD.when he has spare time after school解析：细节理解题。根据第三段“When it gets to be too much，I turn to.Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul.”，可知答案为B。答案：B28.
25、Why did the author feel confused and hurt when he got to junior high？A.Because he and his friends werent in the same school.B.Because his friends refused to hang out with him.C.Because he was too busy to be with his friends.D.Because he was afraid that he had lost his friends.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段“.it seem
26、ed as if we had never been friends.I felt confused and hurt”，可知D项为正确答案。答案：D29.What does the underlined word “them” in Para.5 refer to？A.Friendships. B.Changes.C.Friends. D.Pressures.解析：文章结构题。此处指前面“many friendships went through changes”中的changes。 答案：B30.In the letter the author mainly tells us that.A
27、.people will go through many changes in lifeB.people change but friendships always lastC.changes sometimes cause hurt and confusionD.friendships should be kept with skills解析：主旨大意题。文章最后一段点明了主旨：People change，but that doesnt mean we have to lose the friendships we once shared。答案：BBYou may be surprised
28、to learn that one of the best steps you can take to protect your health is to step outside and spend some time in the grass，dirt and water.Our ancestors enjoyed the healing power of nature，and now scientists are starting to catch up.According to research in recent years，just having a view of nature
29、has been shown to improve hospital patients recovery and reduce illness rates among office workers.Also，exposure to wildlife，horseback riding，hiking，camping and farms can be helpful for a variety of health conditions in adults and children.Much of this type of research is focusing on children，and in
30、 fact an entire movement has quickly developed to connect kids with the healing power of nature.Obesity (肥胖).Rates of childhood obesity have grown sharply in recent years，and this is partly because of reduced outdoor activity time.Increasing the time students spend learning about nature，both in and
31、outside the classroom，would help solve this problem.Such lessons are often more attractive for students and often lead them to become more active outside.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)(注意力缺失症).Exposure to ordinary natural settings in the course of common afterschool and weekend acti
32、vities may be effective in reducing attention deficit symptoms in children.Participation in green activitiessuch as nature walkshelped ADHD patients from a wide range of backgrounds to stay focused and complete tasks.Stress.Access to nature，even houseplants，can help children cope with stress.Depress
33、ion and seasonal emotional disorder.Major depression requires medical treatment，but physical activity，especially outdoors，can help ease symptoms.For your average case of winter blues，experts suggest spending time outside every day and，if possible，taking the family to a sunny vacation spot in midwint
34、er.Experts emphasize that you neednt go to wilderness preserves to enjoy natures benefitssimply walking in a city park or growing in a rooftop garden can make a difference.语篇解读：本文旨在说明接触大自然有利于我们的身体健康。31.What can we infer from the first two paragraphs？A.Ancient people were not familiar with the healin
35、g power of nature.B.Modern people are not familiar with the healing power of nature.C.The healing power of nature works better on children.D.The healing power of nature works better on office workers.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“You may be surprised to learn”和第二段“Our ancestors enjoyed the healing power of nature，
36、and now scientists are starting to catch up”，可知B项为正确答案。答案：B32.According to Para.4，lessons about nature .A.should involve parents in themB.should take place outdoorsC.are used widely at schoolsD.are liked by students解析：细节理解题。根据第四段“Such lessons are often more attractive for students”，可知D项为正确答案。答案：D33.
37、Exposure to green areas in neighborhoods can .A.improve childrens skills at learningB.help reduce ADHD symptomsC.treat major depressionD.cure winter blues解析：推理判断题。根据第五段的“Exposure to ordinary natural settings in the course of common afterschool.may be effective in reducing attention deficit symptoms
38、in children”，可知B项为正确答案。答案：B34.What can be inferred from the last paragraph？A.You can only enjoy natures benefits in the wilderness.B.A common natural setting is beneficial to your health.C.A city park and a rooftop garden have different benefits.D.Too many people in the wilderness will reduce the be
39、nefits of nature.解析：推理判断题。从最后一段中的“a city park”和“a rooftop garden”，可知普通的自然环境对健康也有好处，而非一定要是wilderness preserves才能有利健康。答案：B35.Who are the intended readers of the passage？A.Parents. B.Children.C.Office workers. D.People in general.解析：推理判断题。文章主要介绍了大自然在治疗疾病，尤其是一些儿童常见病症中的作用，并没有特定的读者群。答案：DCDog walkers provi
40、de a 20to60minute daily walk for a clients (客户的)dog，making sure the dog answers the call of nature and gets proper exercise.They often walk more than one dog at a time.Some walkers work for dogwalking services，especially when starting out.Others have their own businesses，and build by word of mouth a
41、nd advertising.Dog walkers often work parttime，and some provide other services like pet sitting or transporting.In N.Y.City，dog walkers usually earn about $25 an hour.If you work for a dogwalking business，you may earn lessif you are on your own dealing with several dogs at the same time，it may be mo
42、re.What do you have to do to be a dog walker？First，have a real love of dogs，and have a good knowledge of how to get on with dogs.Try calling dogwalking services to find out about openings.If youre on your own，youll need to network and market yourself.You might advertise your services in pet offices，
43、grooming businesses，or neighborhood papers.You will need business cards and a mobile phone，and have good references and a clean background.Youll also have to deal with taxes and insurance.You should be physically fit，friendly，neatly dressed and extremely dependable.Many dog walkers are bonded(被担保的)a
44、nd insured，and this is a definite selling point to clients.Of course，you will be cleaning up dog waste！You will also be outside in all kinds of weather.You may have to deal with dogs that dont like each other，and difficult owners.Its also an up and down kind of businessclients can come and go.For pe
45、t lovers，spending the workday with dogs instead of navigating office politics is its own reward！You are your own bossyou can dress casually，your doggy clients will love you unconditionally，and youll get some great exercise！语篇解读：赚钱的方式千千万万，帮人遛狗也能赚钱，并且已经成了一种职业。那么遛狗员究竟能赚多少钱？他们应该具备什么样的素质呢？36.By writing t
46、he passage the writer tries to.A.introduce you to a jobB.enrich your knowledge about petsC.advertise for a businessD.tell you more about life in New York解析：作者意图考查题。从本文第三段What do you have to do to be a dog walker？可知，作者是在向读者介绍遛狗员所要做的事，并非是做广告或是介绍纽约的生活。答案：A37.The passage offers no information about how
47、toas a dog walker.A.find a client B.train a dogC.get prepared D.make more money解析：细节理解题。综观全文可知，作者并没有提及如何驯狗的问题。答案：B38.One who wants to may find the passage helpful. A.take up a weekend jobB.keep a good pet dogC.make money in his daily spare timeD.be a parttime office worker解析：推理判断题。从文章第一段可以看出遛狗员通常是wo
48、rk parttime，并且provide a 20to60minute daily walk。因此想到每天的闲暇时间挣点钱的人看了这篇文章会有所收获。答案：C39.The fifth paragraph is meant to tell you.A.what dogwalking is likeB.why dogwalking is worth tryingC.the unknown part of dogwalkingD.the bad side of dogwalking解析：归纳题。文章第五段重点描述了遛狗员在工作时可能面临的一些困难或麻烦，这是他们工作中不好的一面。答案：D40.Wh
49、at does the underlined word“casually”in the last paragraph possible mean？A.as you like B.like a bossC.in a dogfriendly way D.in nice clothes解析：词义猜测题。从句中的unconditionally可知doggy clients对于遛狗员的穿着并不介意，因此遛狗员可以随心所欲地穿自己喜欢的衣服。答案：ADNot all math skills are learned in the classroom.Some of them come naturally.C
50、onsider the splitsecond calculations you make when you estimate (估计) the number of empty seats on the school bus or the number of cookies in a cookie jar.These estimates can often be done without counting.Thats because humans are born with the ability to closely guess the number of items in a group.
51、Researchers call this ability a persons “number sense”.To see how a persons inborn number sense might be linked to mathematical performance in the classroom，psychologist Justin Halberda and his colleagues from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore，US ran some tests.The scientists asked 64 14yearolds
52、 to look at images (影像) of yellow and blue dots that flashed on a computer screen for a fraction (一小部分) of a second.Each image contained between 10 and 32 dots that varied in size.Some images contained twice as many blue dots as yellow dots.In other images，however，the number of blue and yellow dots
53、was nearly equal.For each image，the students were asked to estimate which color had more dots.The scientists then looked at the students math scores dating back to kindergarten.Children that performed best in the image test also scored the highest in standard math tests.The same finding held true at
54、 the other end of the spectrum (范围).Students who didnt score well on the image test received lower math scores.The study was the first to show a link between a persons inborn number sense and his or her achievement in formal math training.Does this connection mean that one cannot be good in math if
55、they have a weak number sense？Or that having a strong number sense is a guarantee for good grades in math？The answers are not clear.While scientists continue looking at the possible links between a persons number sense and math achievement，one thing is certain：Doing lots of math homework will boost
56、your chances of success.语篇解读：本文告诉我们，人们的数学能力并不能够在课堂中习得，有些是与生俱来的。心理学家Justin Halberda和他的同事对此进行了研究。41.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage？A.Everyone has an inborn number sense.B.Those who have a strong number sense are sure to do well in math. C.Some of the math skills are inborn
57、.D.Doing a lot of math exercises may help learn math well.解析：正误判断题。从文章倒数第二段可知B项表述不正确。答案：B42.Justin Halberda and his colleagues ran some tests to.A.look at the students math scores dating back to kindergartenB.ask the students to estimate the dotsC.see if a persons inborn number sense has something t
58、o do with math learningD.decide how to learn math well解析：事实细节题。从第三段第一句可知，Justin Halberda等人的研究目的就是要知道“一个人天生的数字感是否跟课堂上的数学成绩有关系”，所以答案选C。答案：C43.What is the proper meaning of the underlined word “boost”？A.increase B.graspC.miss D.possess解析：词义猜测题。从最后一段可知，虽然科学家还在研究一个人的“数字感”与数学成绩的关联性，但有一点是明确的：多做数学作业肯定能增加成功的
59、机会。由语境可知，boost在这里表示“提高，增加”，答案选A。答案：A44.According to the passage，the most important thing to learn math well is that.A.one should have an inborn number senseB.one should practice a lotC.one should do a lot of testsD.one should do a lot of counting解析：从最后一段可知，有一点是明确的：多做数学作业肯定能增加成功的机会。所以答案选B。答案：B45.What
60、 is the result of Justin Halberdas tests？A.Students who did well in the tests also did well in math exams.B.One cannot be successful in math if he has a well number sense.C.One who has a weak number sense can do math well.D.One should do a lot of math homework if he wants to have a number sense.解析：J
61、ustin Halberda他们的研究发现，那些在测试中表现好的学生，在数学考试中同样表现优异。所以这里答案选A项。答案：A第二节：信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读关于各岛屿的介绍： A.Maui is a magical place. It now offers exceptional vacation activities. Experience sunrise at the top of Haleakala Crater， play on championship golf courses， browse histor
62、ic Lahaina town for pearls and other treasures， and relax at worldclass resorts along whitesand beaches at Kaanapali， Wailca， Makena， and Kapalua.B.The surfers and skyscrapers of Waikiki Beach are worldfamous， but the USA Arizona Memorial at Pearl Port， downtown Honolulus historie Lolani Palace and
63、thriving Chinatown， and the Polynesian Cultural Center also attract Oahu visitors. And sunset at Waimea Bay is unforgettable.C.The Big Island goes by several nicknames， including Orchid Island， thanks to its tropical rainforests， and volcano island， a nod to stillactive Kilauea. The Big Island also
64、includes the 13,792foot Mauna Kca.D.Kauai is Hawaiis oldest and most tropical island. From its far beaches beneath the Na Pali coast cliffs to Waimea， from mystical Hanalei to Bali Hai mountain， this is a place of unequalled beauty. Strange species flock to the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refage
65、， while vacationers prefer the sunny Poipu Beach and Prineeville resort areas.E.Theres no public transport on the tiny island， Lanai， but you can rent a fourwheeler and drive 100 miles of paved and unpaved roads， past uncrowded beaches. Despite its size， Lanai offers a large variety of activities， i
66、ncluding hiking through ancient ruins， horseback riding， golf.F.Molokai is more undisturbed and less developed than Hawaiis other islands. Its distant park， Kalaupapa National Historical Park， can be reached by hiking， on muleback， or by a small plane. Those who drive on Molokais coastal highway mee
67、t St. Josephs church and tropical gardens， ancient temples and a rainforest， and scenic waterfalls.以下是五人的情况说明，请匹配符合各人要求的最佳去处。46.Tom hopes to spend his holiday on an island where he can enjoy the beautiful scenery of tropical rainforests. He also looks forward to having a chance to look at an active
68、volcano because he has never seen one as a geography student.47.Maggie is interested in biology and she likes all kinds of animals. She wants to visit an island with the longest history so that she can see the most unusual animals.48.Steven likes to experience the pleasure of riding mule and wants t
69、o see ancient temples and beautiful waterfalls besides a rainforest.49.Catherine dislikes modem forms of transport. She thinks it is not good for the protection of the environment. So she prefers an island providing vehicles which bring no pollution to the island. She hopes to experience all sorts o
70、f activities. Horseriding is her favourite.50.Mike has an interest in the culture of Polynesia and likes the scenery with tall buildings standing on the beach. He prefers to see sunset.答案：4650CDFEB第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节：基础写作(共1小题，满分15分)假如你是李明，你的班里来了一位英国交换生Paul。他在和你的交谈中表示在中国学习压力很大。请你给他写封信，给他提一些建议。写作内容
71、1.将自己的问题告诉老师和同学，请求得到他们的帮助。2.不要总想着考试成绩，要多想想自己在哪些方面进步了，这样就会给自己自信。3.多做运动，运动可以帮助自己缓解压力，并且有助于睡眠。写作要求用五句话表达全部的内容，并组成一篇连贯的短文。(信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入句数)评分标准句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。Dear Paul，I quite sympathize with you and understand the great trouble you are suffering from. Best wishes！Yours sincerely，Li Ming参考范文：Dea
72、r Paul，I quite sympathize with you and understand the great trouble you are suffering from. I suggest you communicate your trouble to your teachers and classmates so as to get help from them. You are not supposed to think about your exams all the time， which only makes you more stressed out. Instead
73、， you should think about the progress you have made in your study， which will surely increase your own confidence. In addition， I advise you to do more exercise in your spare time to relieve your stress， because sports will also help you sleep better at night.I hope you will get out of your trouble
74、sooner and live happily.Best wishes！Yours sincerely，Li Ming第二节：读写任务(共1小题，满分25分)阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。The Beaver and Its GoalLast fall there was a beaver moving in the small stream beside our house. He immediately began taking down small trees， and within a couple of weeks our small stream tur
75、ned into a small pond. Every day he added more to his dam and to his house. With the stream now dammed up and his house built， we thought that would be the last of the beavers busy activity as winter set in. But， to our amazement， he started chewing on a very large maple tree. Over the winter， when
76、the weather allowed， he kept coming back and would chew a bit more.With spring finally arriving， we went down to see the beavers progress and sure enough the tree was going to come down soon！ The beavers original goal was to build a home for the winter. Working every day with that particular focus i
77、n mind， he achieved that goal. But the large maple tree he started chewing on last fall was a future goalhe wanted the large tree for the spring， to provide new food and branches to continue damming in anticipation of the spring thaw. And， even with the setbacks he faced over the winter， he never ga
78、ve up.Sometimes we have a goal to just survive， but we also need to set goals for tomorrow. It is also very important that when faced with setbacks in achieving a goal， you need to stay focused and dont let the setbacks discourage you.写作内容1.以约30个词概括短文的要点；2.然后以120个词以“目标与成功”为主题发表看法，并包括以下要点：(1)你认为制定目标很
79、重要吗？(2)你认为制定目标后怎样才能成功。(3)举例说明你是如何制定目标并努力去实现目标的。写作要求1.可以使用事例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文的句子；2.标题自定。评分标准概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。参考范文：（高.考.资+源-网）The writer tried to tell us the importance of setting goals through a beavers story. After the beaver built a house for the winter， it set another goal for
80、 the springchewing down a big tree and succeeded by working hard.The quest for success always begins with a target. Goalsetting is the focus of will to move in a certain direction. Without goals， one will never know what hes doing， neither will he try to do his best.There goes the saying， “Hard work
81、 leads to success.”If we want to achieve our goals， we must work hard. Also， we should stick to our goals and never give up when we are faced with setbacks.Last year I took part in an English Speech Contest. At the beginning I made up my mind to perform best though my English was not good enough. I tried every means and even stood in front of the mirror to practise again and again. Finally I succeeded and became one of the 10 students in the final competition.