Complete the passage with the words in the box. There is one extra word.

A few years ago, I went hiking with my older sister, Mary, and her friend, Jonathan. Our   1   was to reach the tip of the mountain so we could see the beautiful view. The hike was   2   and the heat drained our energy. As we were   3   the summit, through the treetops we could see the valley below. The sight at that point was   4  impressive. Jason was satisfied with the view and suggested we turn back. Jessi and I insisted we keep going so we could make it to the top, but Jason decided not to continue. When we finally reached our destination, the whole view was   5  . The view from the summit gave us a 360 degree advantageous point of the entire area, which was much more incredible than the limited view Jason had where he stopped. It was well   6   the extra effort. What is the point of this story? Set your goals and never settle for less than what you can achieve!

As we   7   high school to go forward with our lives, we will each have our own mountains to climb. All of us will face different challenges and struggles. We all have the   8   to set new goals and to achieve them. As we continue in life, we must remember that if we succeed, we must not be proud. If we fail, we must not   9  . If we face adversity （逆境）, we must trust that there is always a way through it. If we experience prosperity, we must never forget those who are not so fortunate.

As graduates, we have already proven we can achieve important goals. Let’s go forward, set new goals and never settle for less than what we can achieve.

单词拼写（本题有8小题，每小题1分，共8分）

根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，写出个单词的完全形式（每空限填一词）

1.To finish such a difficult task is b_______ my ability.

2.The color of our n_______ flag is red with five yellow stars on it ..

3.Mary was a_______ from school because of her mother’s serious illness.

4.He cheated her, which she would never f_______ and remember all her life.

5.In the old days, many children suffered from h_________ because of no food.

6.Our school is trying its best to improve our studying and working c__________.

7.With her great efforts, she has a______ everything she wanted to do.

8.D________ comes after November.

单词拼写（本题有8小题，每小题1分，共8分）
根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，写出个单词的完全形式（每空限填一词）
【小题1】To finish such a difficult task is b_______ my ability.
【小题2】The color of our n_______ flag is red with five yellow stars on it ..
【小题3】Mary was a_______ from school because of her mother’s serious illness.
【小题4】He cheated her, which she would never f_______ and remember all her life.
【小题5】In the old days, many children suffered from h_________ because of no food.
【小题6】Our school is trying its best to improve our studying and working c__________.
【小题7】With her great efforts, she has a______ everything she wanted to do.
【小题8】D________ comes after November.

Microsoft founder  Bill Gates said that he planned to give away almost all of his fortune(财富)，largely to the cause of global health，during the course of his lifetime.With an estimated(估计)worth of more than $40 billion，according to Forbes，the project will be no small fate(功绩) for Gates.Having already provided the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with $24 billion to address global health issues，Gates said that finally his entire fortune will be put towards the cause except “a few percent left for the kids”.

So what has made the richest man in the world to channel his resources so heavily into one interest？Gates believes that “the equality of opportunity（机会）”in which Americans take such pride needs to extend to other nations around the world. Improving the health of the populations，he says，has proven to be an essential method in helping poor countries to be financially successful.“National borders allow inequalities，”said Gates.“We all need  to take a more global view，rather than just saying my country is doing well.We have to step up these health issues，knowing how few resources are going into them.”

Gates said that both his parents set up an example for him as a child.His father，William H．Gates，was the head of the local Planned Parenthood，and his mother，Mary，volunteered for the United Way.As he gathered his fortune，Gates knew he would finally want to give back as well，but he didn’t expect to devote himself whole?heartedly to one project until he was about 60.

However，Gates,47，began to question his ability to wait that long.“It seemed there was a real time urgency，”Gates said.“I started to think how many lives I could save before then.”

1.Bill Gates will give away his vast fortune to　　　　.

A．improve the health of population all over the world

B．improve the health of population in America alone

C．avoid leaving his children too much money

D．spare the American government the burden of health care

2.Bill Gates believes that one important way of developing poor countries is　　　　.

A．to set up more foundations for them

B．to help them with natural resources

C．to put more efforts into the health issues in them

D．to help them take a more global view

3.It can be learned from the passage that Bill Gates thinks　　　　.

A．Americans can be world?famous by giving away vast fortune

B．Americans should treat fellow citizens well

C．Americans should devote themselves to certain projects

D．Americans should care about people in other countries

Microsoft founder Bill Gates said that he planned to give away almost all of his vast fortune , largely to the cause of global health , during the course of his lifetime . With an estimated（估计）worth of more than $ 40 billion , according to Forbes , the project will be no small feat （功绩）for Gates . Having already provided the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with $ 24 billion to address global health issues , Gates said that eventually his entire fortune will be put towards the cause except “a few percent left for the kids.”

So what has made the richest man in the world to channel his resources so heavily into one interest ? Gates believes that “the equality of opportunity” in which Americans take such pride needs to extend to other nations around the world . Improving the health of the populations , he says , has proven to be an essential method in helping poor countries to be financially successful . “National borders allow inequalities ,” said Gates : “We all need to take a more global view , rather than just saying my country is doing well . We have to step up these health issues , knowing how few resources are going into them .”

Gates said that both his parents set an example for him as a child . His father , William H. Gates , was the head of the local Planned Parenthood , and his mother , Mary , volunteered for the United Way . As he gathered his fortune , Gates knew he would eventually want to give back as well , but he didn’t expect to devote himself whole-heartedly to one project until he was about 60.

However , Gates , 47 , began to question his ability to wait that long . “It seemed there was a real time urgency,” Gates said . “I started to think , How many lives could I save before then ?”

Bill Gates believes that one important way of developing poor countries is          .

       A．to set up more foundations for them

       B．to aid them with natural resources

       C．to put more effort into the health issues in them

       D．to help them take a more global view

It can be learned from the text that Bill Gates thinks          .

       A．Americans should care about people in other countries

       B．Americans should treat fellow citizens well

       C．Americans should devote themselves to certain projects

       D．Americans can be world-famous by giving away vast fortune

Bill Gates gave away his vast fortune earlier than he had expected because of          .

       A．his weakening health condition      B．his parents’ suggestions

       C．his great success in business   D．his concerns for suffering people