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American schools are quite different from those in China. In America, at the beginning of the term, students must select their courses and teachers (1)      .
Selecting is very important for your grades in America. So at the first term, don't select too many courses, or you'll (2)       very nervous and it may not be good for your study. Then you have to ask for some teaching plans. There is some (3)       about subjects, time arranging, marks and textbooks. At the same time, you must choose the teachers. Different teachers have different teaching method. If the teacher is called "killer" by the last grade, many students will (4)       choosing him, because this kind of teacher will leave too much homework, too many exams and give too low grades.

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There is another thing after you select the courses and the teachers. How to buy textbooks makes each student feel hard. The textbooks in America are very(1)      . Each copy is about ﹩30—50. In order to save money, many students buy some used textbooks, and some students usually (2)       textbooks from the school library.
In class, discussing is very important. The teacher encourages you to ask questions or (3)       your own opinions. They don't usually ask you to sit (4)      . Instead, they allow you to sit or stand everywhere you like. They don't give you much homework to do. You can learn some knowledge and do exercise by yourself. So in American schools, you must do almost all things yourself.

38． When somebody thinks of traveling, one of the first things that come to his mind is the beach. Beaches are among the favorite destinations (目的地) of many people. Here is a list of some must-see beaches.
Kauna'oa Bay, Hawaii
An amazing place in Hawaii, Kanuna'oa Bay is a crescent-shaped (月牙形的) beach that is famous for its clear, blue water and palm trees along its shores. This beach is best for travelers who love sunbathing, swimming and surfing. Located on this island is a historical hotel which gives the beach "Mauna Kea Beach" as its nickname (绰号).
Langkawi, Malaysia
Also known as "the land of one's wishes", the island of Langkawi is one of the best in Malaysia. It is known for white sand beaches with sandy bays (海湾). The beaches are also surrounded (围绕) by mountains of green forests.
St. Barts, France
Located in the Caribbean Sea, St. Barts is a world-class beach that is famous for its sand and greenish-blue waters. Rocks surround and protect the island as well as provide one of the best diving (潜水) opportunities for tourists. The beaches are rarely crowded, so it is perfect for travelers. It is one of the most visited places by rich travelers because of its beauty.
Fraser Island, Australia
This heritage (遗产) island in Queensland, Australia is a World Heritage site that is known to be the largest sand island in the world. It is also popular for its sand dunes (沙丘), forests and plants near its shores. The dunes are surrounded by grass and plants. This sand island is thought to be a paradise by tourists.

39． The pencil maker took the Pencil aside just before putting him into the box.
"There are five things you need to know before I send you out into the world," he told the Pencil. "Always remember them, and you will become the best Pencil you can be. One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone's (1)      . Two: You will experience a painful sharpening (削尖)(2)       , but you'll need it to become a better pencil. Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make. Four: The most important part of you will always be what is (3)      . And Five: On every surface you are used, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condition is, you must continue to write."
The Pencil understood and (4)       to remember, and went into the box with purpose in its mind.
Now, replace the Pencil with you. Always remember the following words, and you will become the best person you can be. One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow other human beings to see your ability and put you in a certain position (位置). Two: You will go through various problems in life, which might be painful (5)      . But you'll need them to become a stronger person. Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make. Four: The most important part of you will always be your heart. And Five: Wherever you go, work hard and try to make some achievement. No matter what the situation is, you must continue to (6)      . Believe it, each of you is a special person and your life could be really meaningful as long as you want to.

40．　　We often see top students around us and everyone knows about them. Let us take Jenny as an example. She is the monitor of our class. She spends a lot of time working for our class, but she (1)s             gets good grades in all subjects. How do students like Jenny do that? When I asked her, she said, "Hard work is not the whole story. It's not how long you sit at the desk with your books open. It's what you do while you are sitting." Indeed, we can see many top students spend (2)f             hours on their studies than their classmates. Jenny gave me some valuable suggestions.
　　Studying is a matter of personal preference (偏爱), so choose the (3)w             that you are most comfortable with. Some people like working late at night when the house is quiet, while others like doing their work (4)e             in the morning. Still others like studying as soon as they arrive home from school while the work is fresh in their minds. No matter which way you use, try to do your best.
　　Studying is your business and business comes before entertainment (娱乐). When you are studying, phone calls should go unanswered, TV shows unwatched, snacks uneaten. Studying is the only thing in your mind. (5)N             can pull you away from what you are studying.
　　Studying is like (6)e            . You chew (咀嚼) it one bite at a time. You can plan what to do today, but don't do too much. When you can't finish the work you have planned to do, you may will (7)l             confidence. On the other hand, you will not study well without a good plan. It all depends on how you arrange your time.
　　Jenny told me that most of us would be as good as her if we tried our best. Maybe she is right, so why not have a try?

41． Dana Cummings was in his thirties before he first went surfing. He was much older than most people who first did that. But, it's even more surprising that Dana Cummings chose to learn the sport after losing a leg in a car accident. Now, some years later, he helps other disabled (残疾的) people learn how to ride the waves.
Now Dana Cummings is on the coast of Maine. He is teaching Matthew Fish, who is partly blind, how to surf. Cummings takes hold of Fish and leads him into the ocean. Fish lies on the surfboard. He tries to stand up on it according to Cummings' directions. After a few tries, he is up and riding all the way back to land.
A car accident in 2002 took Dana Cummings' leg. He says the car crash changed him more than just physically. "Before the accident, I was just existing (存在), not living. But losing my leg makes me realize how precious life is. I must get off the couch and start living. I do more things now than before. Next week I am going to take part in a competition in Hawaii." He said.
Dana Cummings set up Amp Surf in 2003. Amp Surf is a nonprofit (非营利的) organization that holds surfing classes and events for people with disabilities. Recently Amp Surf has taken its training programs to the East Coast. Eleven students attended the class in Maine. They came from all over the northeastern United States.
Dana Cummings hopes that Amp Surf can change the way a disabled person thinks. He said, "Disabled people always consider themselves unlucky and useless, but we want them to see what they can do. Who cares that you have lost your leg or you're blind, whatever? Have fun. Just enjoy life. Take the most advantage of it."

42．Write at least 60 words on the topic "A/An        moment in my life".
（以"我生命中的        一刻"为题,写一篇不少于60个词的短文,标点符号不占格.）
（注意：1.在答题纸上将题目补充完整.
2.短文中不得出现任何人名,校名及其它相关信息,否则不予评分.）
The following is for reference only. （以下表达仅供参考）
I will never forget...
It is/was so ...that...