As I entered an international high school, I felt free and beautiful. This international school seems to meet my needs.
I had a traditional education background. I went to public schools, received normal education and 1. required to follow rules like every other student. Later, I began to wonder whether this education was truly suitable for me.
However, in the new school my high hopes were not met. For a while, I found myself in a surprising situation 2. I faced before. In my new school, we had many chances to try new things. But if I failed, I 3. be responsible because I put myself in such risk. Finally, 4. led me to get into trouble again.
As time went by, I started to find my own balance. I'm lucky enough 5. have a chance to bring great value from both systems together. As a result, I have built a system for myself.
Ashley was fashionable, and the “Queen Bee” in my school.
I looked up to her. I listened to the music she listened to, wore the clothes she wore. I even took art class though I had really wanted to take theatre. I finally fitted in_____ group.
One day, I skipped out of my last class a few minutes early to _____ seats for our group at the dining hall. Concentrating on my homework, I didn't notice they had sat down behind me. Before I _____ say a word, I realized what they were talking about.
I listened silently. “She's such a loser，” one girl said.
Another girl added, “Ashley, she_____ follows you, trying to copy you.”
“I wish she would leave us alone. We were in the same summer school and now she thinks we're best friends.” The once familiar voice sounded so_____ and strange.
I couldn't help crying_____. I felt heartbroken for the very first time. I _____ we were friends.
I ran home. My mother just_____ me while I sobbed for hours. The advice she gave me was so _____, and I had heard it a million times, “Just be yourself and people will like you for ______ you are.” Then and there I ______ to find myself back. That was exactly what I did.
Over the next month, I went through a lot of______. I bought new clothes that I wanted to wear. I no longer went to art class ______ them, and took theatre. I began making new friends. I developed my own ______.
I had an amazing school year.______ I look back, I think it was the year when I discovered the person I was going to be. Despite the pain I felt that day, it was a gift they had given me.
Word Bank: skip跳过 sob啜泣
1.A.my B.her C.his D.our
2.A.get B.buy C.sell D.move
3.A.will B.could C.shall D.might
4.A.once B.always C.hardly D.never
5.A.serious B.special C.weak D.cold
6.A.sadly B.shyly C.excitedly D.nervously
7.A.found B.reminded C.realized D.thought
8.A.holds B.held C.is holding D.will hold
9.A.funny B.simple C.useful D.different
10.A.where B.what C.how D.who
11.A.failed B.forgot C.decided D.continued
12.A.pains B.doubts C.changes D.troubles
13.A.with B.about C.against D.without
14.A.skills B.habits C.projects D.opinions
15.A.Before B.Unless C.When D.If
One day, Tom’s teacher, Miss Mark, held a class meeting. “There will be a flag day next Saturday. Does anyone want to join this meaningful event (活动)?” asked Miss Mark. Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers, so he kept quiet in his seat.
“Tom. You haven’t sold flags before,” said Miss Mark suddenly. “Would you like to have a try?”Tom was hesitant(犹豫的)，but he finally nodded.
On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Ex-cuse me, Could y-o-u pl-ea-se buy ...?” said Angela softly to the first person she met. The man smiled and put five-dollar coin into Angela’s collection bag. Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder. “I did it!” said Angela happily. “It’s your turn now.”
Feeling nervous. Tom began to shake. Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him. The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand. She asked, “Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children?” Tom’s face became red and said yes. Then the lady made the donation(捐赠) and Tom gave her a flag. “You made it!” laughed Angela.
In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud.
1.Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat?
A.He had other plans.
B.He didn’t like Miss Mark.
C.He was not interested in the activity.
D.He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers.
2.When Miss Mark asked Tom to have a try, he finally .
A.laughed B.nodded C.refused D.cried
3.Where did Tom and Angela sell flags?
A.In a busy street. B.In their school.
C.In a tall building. D.In a small garden.
4.How much did the first man pay Angela for the flag?
A.Five dollars. B.Ten dollars.
C.Fifteen dollars. D.Twenty dollars.
5.How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags?
A.Bored. B.Shy. C.Confident. D.Sad.
阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。(2019杭州改编)
Simon Dale didn't want to live in a city's apartment building. So he moved to Wales with his family and built a wooden ecohome. With the help 1. his fatherinlaw, a builder, he moved into a comfortable new home after only four months.
The ecohouse is made of natural materials. Simon Dale and his fatherinlaw dug into the side of a hill and 2. used the mud and stone to make the walls. The floor 3. made from wood from the nearby sea. The design is openplan. 4. is no central heating. But there is a woodburner and solar panels on the top 5. can provide power for lighting, music and computing. Drinking water is from nearby spring.Simon Dales says, “we try to live in peace with the natural world.” He has certainly done his best to achieve that.
[素材选自impact Book 3]
兄弟姐妹性格差异的原因
Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? What makes you _____ from your brothers and sisters?
People have asked these questions for centuries, and _____ are trying to answer them. One idea they're exploring is that birth order _____ the person we become. In general, the oldest child is described as _____， organized, dutiful, and determined to get what he or she wants. Oldest children are seen as born leaders. Their younger brothers and sisters sometimes _____ them as bossy. They are always willing to tell younger brothers and sisters what they should do just _____ they're the oldest.
The middle child may be described as being competitive in order to get more _____. They _____ feel that their family ignores them because they are in the middle. Because middle children tend to avoid conflicts, they can be friendly and _____. They are usually more influenced by their friends than by their family, perhaps because they get more attention from ______ friends.
The youngest child is ______ as the baby of the family. They can be spoiled by their ______， who spend a lot of time with them and often give them what they want. ______ children enjoy being the center of attention, and they are seen as outgoing, openminded, and likely to take risks.
What if you're an only ______？ Many people think that a child with no brothers or sisters needs lots of attention as he or she ______. Some think they're selfish, or unwilling to share with others.
1.A.absent B.similar C.same D.different
2.A.researchers B.writers C.reporters D.teachers
3.A.changes B.influences C.creates D.finds
4.A.unlucky B.confident C.serious D.special
5.A.choose B.wish C.see D.hear
6.A.though B.when C.because D.unless
7.A.achievement B.attention C.strength D.power
8.A.sometimes B.seldom C.never D.hardly
9.A.outgoing B.cruel C.poor D.upset
10.A.your B.our C.its D.their
11.A.described B.discovered C.understood D.realized
12.A.friends B.partners C.teachers D.parents
13.A.Oldest B.Richest C.Youngest D.Weakest
14.A.child B.adult C.student D.boy
15.A.puts up B.cuts up C.turns up D.grows up
It's normal for you to feel shy and nervous when you are in the new environment.1. If you think you are too shy and want to be a little more active, try the following advice.
Tell people you're shy. There is no need to hide it.2. It will also help you feel easier in talks.
Try to smile often. 3. Remember that all people have feelings and most people will stay away from an angrylooking face.
You shouldn't keep quiet at a party all the time. If you find it hard to start a talk, you can say something nice about people around you. 4. It must be very helpful for you to start a talk! And after you begin to talk to someone or smile at someone for the first time, remember to say “I did it！” to yourself.
5. Think about more ways to enjoy the party and have fun. Don't waste time worrying about your look or whether all people like you or not.
If you keep trying the advice, you may not be shy in the new environment one day. I believe you can do it!
A.Pay your attention to important things.
B.It's natural to feel nervous, or shy in front of others at times.
C.Imagine how great you feel when someone says something nice to you.
D.When you smile, people will think you're friendly and want to talk with you.
E.When people get to know you are a shy person, they may understand you better.
