--What is the 　　　 　of success ?

--First of all, you have to know for sure what you really want.

A. secret　　　　　 B. difference　　　 C. agreement　　　 D. experience

Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who've had the most failures. J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book was refused 12 times before it finally came out. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. He lost hundreds of games and missed thousands of shots during his career. But he once said, "I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that's why I succeed."

These people succeeded because they understood that you have to let your failures teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently the next time. So if you get into trouble, that doesn't mean you're a troublemaker, it means you need to try harder to act right. If you get a bad grade, that doesn't mean you're stupid, it just means you need to spend more time studying. No one's born being good at all things, You become good at things through hard work. You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song. You've got to practice.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength because it shows you have the courage to admit when you don't know something, and that then allows you to learn something new. So find an adult that you trust - a parent, a grandparent or a teacher - and ask them to help you stay on track to meet your goals.

Now, your families, your teachers, and I are doing everything we can to make sure you have a good education. But you've got to do your part, too. So I expect all of you to get serious this year. I expect you to put your best effort into everything you do. I expect great things from each of you. So don't let us down. Don't let your family down or your country down. Most of all, don't let yourself down. Make us all proud.

   — By President Obama

52. The speaker mentioned J.K. Rowling and Michael Jordan to_______.

A. introduce two very successful people         B. show they were different from others

C. give examples of success after failures        D. explain why they failed many times

53. The speaker advised the listeners to do the following EXCEPT to_______.

A. let failures teach you                         B. hide your weakness

C. do a lot of practice                       D. ask adults for help

54. This speech is given to_______.

A. teachers                B. writers                         C. parents           D. students

 55. The main purpose of this speech is to_______.

A. push the listeners to work hard for their future   

B. show different ways of achieving success

C. encourage the listeners to do things differently   

D. teach the listeners how to be more creative

Puppy love(早恋)is common among students all over the world. In the west, people think puppy love is a harmless and healthy part of a teenager’s life—harmless, sure, like beers at family picnic！In China, parents and teachers think it is a problem:it can distract(转移)students from achieving success at school.

Well, puppy love is distracting! But then again, it gives the young a chance to learn about true love. It’s cool to love someone, or be loved by someone else instead of your mom and your dad. Puppy love is natural and beautiful；it can help you later in life when you meet your Mr.or Ms.Right. It can make you a better person so that you know how to use your love to help other people.

If you find yourself “in love”,it’s OK, but…wait! Right now, you have a lot of more important things to do. Think of these questions:Will you still love him or her in ten years? Do you have enough education to find a good job and live a happy life with your “crush”in the future? What would do if you found someone better than your crush? I bet you are not sure of the answers.

True love will come when you’re much older. Now, you should try to be the best person you can be, and do the very best you can do. That means doing well at school and being a good son or daughter first.

( ) 41.What do western people think of puppy love?

　　　 A.They think it is strange.

　　　 B.They think it is special.

C.They think it is harmful.

　　　 D.They think it is common.

( ) 42.Why do Chinese parents worry about puppy love?

A.Because they think their son or daughter will be unhealthy.

B.Because they think their son or daughter will beers at family picnic.

C.Because they think their son or daughter will care less about their study.

D.Because they think it gives the young a chance to learn about true love.

( ) 43.What does the underlined word“crush”mean?

　　 A.迷恋　　 B.冲撞　　　 C.对象　　　 D.梦想

( ) 44.What should you do if you find yourself“in love”?

A.Tell it to the one you love.

B.Find someone better.

C.Decide that you will still love him or her in ten years.

D.Wait, try your best to do well at school and be a good son or daughter at home.

( ) 45.What’s the best title for the article?

A.Parents and Students　　　　　 B.Puppy Love

C.True Love　　　　　　　　　　 D.Love and Study