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江苏省苏州市梁丰初级中学 2024 年中考英语模拟预测试卷含答案
Ever since I was very young, I have looked to my parents and grandparents, friends and teachers for guidance. I ask them for answersto everything. Afraid to make a1 , I've asked countless times, "What should I do?" Maybe I was2 to take my first baby step on my own. I decided I only wanted to do things the "right" way, even if it meant not doing something.
Sometime during my highschool years, I3Maybe it was when I decided to try for the lead in "Beauty and the Beast". Never mind that I would have to memorizelines and movements, I would take the chance that I might fail. The day of tryouts my heart was beating wildly. My hands were4 badly when I got up to sing.
But something happened. When I opened my mouth to sing, the sound was loud, powerful and sweet. I reached for the high notes that sometimes were beyond my reach. With no breakin my voice, I was trying to do my best even though I might5But I didn't.I realized that if I wanted to live life to the fullest, I had to take chances.
Now, I do take these chances with baby steps every day,6 my opinions in class discussions or debates, performing in other school plays. I have finally learned to7myself. I'm taking a tough science course right now. Some of my friends are talking about auditing（旁听） the class so a low grade won't affect their opportunities for college. I'm taking the chance that if I try8enough, I'll get a good grade so that it won't lower my strong grades in other subjects.
I have come to realize that even though my parents and grandparents, friends and teachers don't always have the9to "What should I do?",they will be there to support me when I try.
"Life is learning to deal with Plan B,"my mother told me. But I now know that the Plan A I make for my life will become easier with every 10 I take.
How do people find their inner(内在的)talent?British author and speaker Sir Kenneth Robinson talked about this at TED. He told a story about Gillian Lynne, a great dancer and choreographer(编舞者).
Gillian Lynne never did well in school as a child. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Her mother was quite worried about her. She took Lynne to see a doctor. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Then, the doctor said to Lynne, "I need to talk to your mother now. Please wait here. "As they left the room, the doctor turned on the radio. He then said to Lynne's mother, "Just stand and watch her. "
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}The doctor then turned to Lynne's mother and said, "Mrs. Lynne, your daughter isn't sick. She's a dancer. Take her to a dance school. "
So she did. Lynne's new dance school was full of people just like her —people who had to move in order to think. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
Lypne later went to the Royal Ballet School, one of the world's greatest dance schools, and became a great dancer, After leaving the school, she worked on some of the most successful musicals in history.
Those who never do well in school don't need to worry. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
A. Find your inner talent like Lynne, and you can also succeed. B. She loved the life in the dance school, and she showed her great talent soon. C. After they left the room, Lynne was on her feet, dancing to the music on the radio. D. For 20 minutes she talked about the problems that Lynne was having in school with the doctor E. She couldn't think carefully when she was learning and often found herself unable to keep still. F Never give up, and you will be successful. |
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