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江苏省江阴市第二中学2017届九年级下学期期中考试英语试题
Have you ever been sad because you failed in something? If so, please remember, for often, achieving what you expect is not the most important thing. Here is a story to tell you why.
One day a little boy decided to dig a hole behind his house after watching a science program. As he was working, a couple of boys stopped by to watch. “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors. “I want to dig a deep hole all the way through the earth!” the boy answered excitedly. The older boys began to laugh, telling him that it was impossible to do it. Then they left.
The little boy kept on digging and digging. Suddenly, a few small colorful stones caught his eyes. He collected them and put them into a glass jar (罐) patiently. Humming (哼唱) a song, he went on digging. The jar was full soon. Then he talked to himself calmly and proudly, “Maybe I can't finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I have found in the process (过程) of digging!”
The boy's goal (目标) was too difficult, but it did cause him to go on, in other words, to cause us to keep working!
Not every goal will be achieved. Not every job will end up with a success. Not every dream will come true. But when you can't achieve your goal, maybe you can say, “Yes, but look what I've found along the way! There are so many wonderful things that have come into my life because I tried to do something!” It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really has a meaning.
Dear Mary, Thanks for your email. I am happy to be your friend. I had a very busy weekend. Now let me tell you something about it. On Saturday morning, I got up early. At eleven o' clock, I went shopping in the supermarket. Then I went swimming in the swimming pool(泳池). After that, I had lunch at home and then cleaned the house. In the evening, I went out to ride bikes with my friends in the park. We like riding bikes. On Sunday morning, I also got up early. After breakfast, I read English books. English is my favourite subject(科目). I am good at it. In the afternoon, I visited my grandparents. They live far from my home, so I often go there by bus. This is my weekend. What do you think of it? Write to me and tell me about your weekend! Yours, Lucy |
Dear Aunt Ann, I am 12 years old.My twin sister is taller than me.She often calls me"shorty"! Many of the girls in my class are taller than the boys.I am the shortest in the class.Can you tell me when boys get as tall as girls? When do you think I will grow? Thanks, Dave |
Dear Dave, It is true that from the ages of about 8 to 14 most girls are a little taller than most boys.The graph(图表) can show you the difference in height between boys and girls.Most boys catch up with girls around the age of 14.Then they start getting taller than most girls! I'm sorry I can't tell you when you will grow.Everyone is different. Why don't you tell your sister you don't like her nickname for you? I think you should stop worrying about your height.You should have confidence(信心) in yourself! Remember all the things you are good at. Come on! I'm sure you will grow soon. Yours, Aunt Ann |
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