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UNIT 2　单元仿真验收性评价
(时间：100分钟，满分：120分。选择题请在答题区内作答，主观题请在题后作答)
第一部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you always sit indoors for too long, putting on weight may become a trouble.Tired of all that fat If so, these sports can help you burn the most calories.
Running
“Running is one of the best calorie burners out there，” qualified personal trainer Daniel Saltos says.An average person can burn anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories in one hour of running.“Speed, pace, and tolerance are all factors that can impact this range.But running uses every muscle group in the body, allowing you to burn more calories.”
Swimming
“Swimming is a workout that produces the lowest impact on body while it still can burn 500 to 600 calories in just 30 minutes，” Saltos says.Swimming also improves heart health and increases strength — all great reasons for playing in the water.
Boxing
Not only is boxing a great way to release energy, but it also helps improve balance, builds up tolerance and strengthens the upper body and core.“Boxing helps you get a good calorie burn, too, with the average person burning up 400 to 800 calories in an hour session，” Saltos says.
Rowing
The pushing and pulling motion of rowing machines targets multiple muscle groups including the arms, core, and back, helping you to burn more calories.“An hour of rowing will burn 400 to 600 calories on average，” Saltos says.
1．Which sport can burn the most calories per hour
A．Boxing.　　　　　　　 B．Running.
C．Swimming. D．Rowing.
2．What is the advantage of swimming according to the text
A．It enhances balance. B．It improves tolerance.
C．It produces low impact. D．It builds muscle groups.
3．Who is the text intended for
A．Great athletes. B．Fitness experts.
C．Sports reporters. D．Overweight persons.
B
It isn't easy to climb the Old Man of Hoy, one of the tallest in the United Kingdom.It is even more dangerous if you happen to be a blind climber, as Jesse Dufton is.The 34 year old was born with a rare genetic disease (遗传病) that left him with less than 20 percent of his vision (视觉), which then kept dropping over the years.He chooses to climb, because it's better than sitting at home feeling sorry for himself.“Climbing is not the most dangerous thing I do on an average day; crossing the road on the way to work is far more risky than Hoy.”
Dufton has been climbing mountains since childhood.As a skilled climber, his father would take him out at weekends.He was always physical then, always up for adventure.He played sports at school, though quickly grew frustrated (沮丧) with many of them.“Badminton was a joke for someone like me, and even blind cricket — with a ball with a bell in it — annoyed me.” Instead he was attracted to climbing and skiing, and insists that climbing is one of the safer activities for a blind person to undertake.“True, you can't see the handholds, or the footholds.You can't see where the opportunities are, or where to place your hands and your gear (齿轮), so you just have to take it slowly.You search around until you can feel for something to hold onto, and then basically repeat the process over and over again.To keep calm in these situations helps.”
It was Jesse himself who made a documentary happen.He told the film maker Alistair Lee about his pastime, believing it might be worth capturing on film.“I realized my story was quite unusual，” he says, adding that he felt almost duty bound to share it.“If somebody like me watches it, and they find it inspirational, then it wouldn't be right for me to keep that from them, wouldn't it？”
4．What is more dangerous in Jesse Dufton's eyes
A．Losing eyesight gradually.
B．Daily routines in his life.
C．Climbing the Old Man of Hoy.
D．Staying at home all day.
5．What's the second paragraph mainly about
A．Dufton's passion for climbing.
B．Skills needed for climbing.
C．Father's influence on Dufton.
D．The limited choice for disabled people.
6．Why did Jesse persuade Alistair Lee to make a documentary
A．To show his unique talent for climbing.
B．To inspire more people with disability.
C．To give credit to the brave climbers.
D．To educate people about risky sports.
7．Which of the following can best describe Jesse Dufton
A．Responsible and helpful. B．Caring and careful.
C．Patient and brave. D．Adventurous and optimistic.
C
Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle.Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body.However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health.It's an opportunity to be social, release endorphins, and improve your strength.Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard.The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor.Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves.If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you.It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision of a fitness instructor.If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track.Don't let fitness frighten you!
If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support.I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health.Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend.Plan to go for a jog together.Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect and support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals.First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive.Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive.Don't let negativity ruin your motivation.
8．What does the author want to emphasize in the first paragraph
A．An effective way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
B．A community feel created by exercising in groups.
C．The importance of improving one's physical fitness.
D．The contribution of group exercise to psychological health.
9．What does the underlined word “upbeat” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Cheerful.　　　　　　 B．Average.
C．Serious. D．Effective.
10．When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary to ________.
A．have a colorful lifestyle
B．try a fun healthy restaurant regularly
C．party on weekends with positive friends
D．surround yourself with supportive people
11．What would be the best title for the text
A．The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle
B．The Benefits of Group Exercise
C．The Support from Fitness Instructor
D．The Ways to Stay Positive
D
Once upon a time, when you first attended a youth sporting event, your parents probably weren't expecting you to become a professional athlete.They signed up for a basketball, football or swimming course for you in the hope that you might learn lessons about winning gentlemanly, losing with dignity and insisting on it when things get hard.Yes, playing games is good exercise, but it is the life lessons that matter most.
For many of us, instead of looking to improve our minds and spirits, we began judging progress only by the size of our muscles or the numbers on a weighing machine.The thought that athletic competition is about greater life lessons and the building of character has been further undermined (削弱) by headlines about professional athletes.
“And yet there's still strong evidence that sports strongly improve certain personal qualities，” says Angela Lumpkin, professor of the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas.And that's true for athletes of any age.Amateur sports provide a safe place for competition.They also provide a practice ground for managing stress.
The advantages of taking part in a sport can seep (渗透) into your professional life, too.In basketball, for example, “Getting everyone to play the right role on the court is the key to success，” says Alan Arlt, the founder of the Life Time Fitness basketball program Ultimate Hoops.“That is certainly useful in the business world, where everyone understands their role in the organization.”“In athletic events, you go through good and bad times often in the period of two hours，” says former NBA head coach Flip Saunders.“Do you have the calm manner to settle yourself down, or do you totally lose it and get thrown out of the game which hurts both you and your team All of that on court experience has a real effect on how you deal with real life situations.”
12．What would parents expect when their children joined in sports
A．To win as many games as possible.
B．To improve their health.
C．To make more friends.
D．To get through difficulties.
13．What can we learn from paragraph 2
A．People play sports to build their character.
B．People still hold the idea that sports can keep us fit.
C．People keep playing sports to improve minds and spirits.
D．People pay more attention to the news of professional athletes.
14．Why are amateur sports mentioned in paragraph 3
A．To support Lumpkin's idea.
B．To introduce the next topic.
C．To show another piece of evidence.
D．To show the main idea of the paragraph.
15．According to the last paragraph, what does the sports experience have a real effect on
A．How to succeed in the future.
B．How to keep calm in certain situations.
C．How to deal with real life situations.
D．How to understand the role on the court.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life Just exercise. __16__ Here are some ways daily exercise can lead to a happier and healthier you.
Exercise makes you energetic.Regular exercise can improve your muscle strength.Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your body and helps your cardiovascular (心血管的) system work more efficiently.__17__
Exercise can help control your weight.When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories.Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large amount of time to exercise every day.__18__
Exercise can be fun and social.It gives you a chance to relax and enjoy the outdoors.__19__ So take a dance class, go for a swim or join a soccer team.Find physical activity you enjoy in a fun and social setting, and just do it.
__20__ A gym tour or a walk can help.Physical activity stimulates (刺激) various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.You may also feel better about yourself when you exercise regularly, which can improve your confidence.
A．Need an emotional lift after a stressful day
B．You will benefit a lot from regular exercise.
C．Any amount of exercise is better than none at all.
D．Regular exercise helps prevent many health problems.
E．It is advised to take different kinds of exercise to keep fit.
F．Exercise can also help you connect with friends and neighbors.
G．When your heart and lung health improves, you have more energy every day.
第二部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After graduation, I decided to take the gym seriously.Accompanied by a friend, I __21__ a routine of walking on the treadmill (跑步机)．I was __22__ with our routine in the gym.My friend, however, became bored.
One day, he suggested that we __23__ an outdoor sport.I was an uncoordinated (动作不协调的) person, so I __24__ his proposal.
But several weeks later, he managed to __25__ me to step onto an outdoor racquetball (美式壁球) court.When I hit the ball, I sent it flying in every direction except the direction that I had __26__.Still, somehow, I tried hard to learn it and became __27__ after constantly practicing.
“We're not getting enough __28__ on the treadmill.Why not play tennis to build up our body？” suggested my friend.
“Tennis I can't play tennis! That __29__ real skills！” I firmly resisted his new __30__.
Nevertheless, weeks later, I started playing tennis.After several months of painful practice, one day, as the ball came flying towards me, my racket and the ball met in what tennis players __31__ as the “sweet spot”．I had __32__ learned how to play tennis properly!
I learned an extremely valuable __33__ from these experiences: I can do whatever I set my mind on.I just need to put in efforts, and the results will __34__.And I become quite __35__ about trying new things and I'm always filled with a sense of excitement.
21．A.began　　　　　　　　　 B．changed
C．quit D．delayed
22．A.disappointed B．familiar
C．satisfied D．careful
23．A.show off B．take up
C．keep off D．set out
24．A.refused B．supported
C．highlighted D．understood
25．A.remind B．allow
C．expect D．persuade
26．A.imagined B．intended
C．agreed D．found
27．A.considerate B．cautious
C．mature D．skillful
28．A.exercise B．entertainment
C．movement D．experience
29．A.occupies B．preserves
C．improves D．involves
30．A.method B．chance
C．attempt D．assistance
31．A.refer to B．think out
C．make up D．set down
32．A.occasionally B．formally
C．eventually D．frequently
33．A.concept B．lesson
C．theory D．standard
34．A.respond B．remain
C．follow D．help
35．A.hesitant B．enthusiastic
C．particular D．flexible
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When a reporter first met Jake Lee Pinnick, the American's fluency in Putonghua 36.__________ (absolute) shocked her.
Dressed 37.____________ a dark blue Taoist (道家服) with a black cloth bag and several long bags 38.____________(contain) dongxiao and chiba — two kinds of traditional Chinese bamboo musical instruments — he said he always wears a Taoist uniform and carries along a dongxiao for practice wherever he goes.
In 2010, Pinnick moved all the way to Wudang from the US when he was just 20 years old and 39.____________ (form) a deep connection with Wudang, martial arts and traditional Chinese culture ever since.To him, Wudang has now become a second home and martial arts and traditional Chinese culture are 40.____________ his “lifetime passion” settled.In his view, martial arts and maintaining a peaceful mind 41.____________(be) practices worth pursuing.To him, promoting Wudang martial arts and culture is his inescapable mission and 42.____________ (responsible)．
Now he has over 600 thousand 43.____________(follower) across all his social media accounts, attracting many traditional Chinese culture learners and foreign martial arts enthusiasts.In the future, Pinnick expects 44.____________ (open) a martial arts school in China or in the US, to teach more people around the world about real martial arts and traditional Chinese culture, and to become 45.____________ bridge between cultures.
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是某国际学校体育俱乐部的负责人李华，你们俱乐部最近发起了“每天锻炼1小时”活动。请你写封倡议书，号召全校同学动起来，内容包括：
1．活动目的；　2.具体做法；　3.发出倡议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；　2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
　
　
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
During the summer before Patty entered fifth grade, she decided to try a new sport.Swim training was nearly over and Patty was the fastest swimmer in her age group.She had always been the best.The neighborhood was offering a one week tennis training course.Patty and her friend Darla got permission from their parents to join.
On Saturday morning, Darla's mom took the girls to a store and bought them each a good, used tennis racket.“If you girls stick to tennis, then we'll talk about a new racket.These will do for now.” The girls were excited about their new purchases.On Monday morning, at 7：00 a．m., Patty's mom woke her up.“It's time for tennis！” Patty covered her face.“Mom, it's too early！” She made great effort to get out of bed and down to the breakfast table.Patty finished breakfast and ran to Darla's house, then they walked to the court.
Mrs Cane, the tennis coach, lined everyone up and started with the basics.After that, Mrs Cane tirelessly taught them to practice their forehand and backhand.By the end of the week, Patty had made impressive progress.Mrs Cane commented that Patty had lots of potential.Darla, on the other hand, was struggling.The other teenagers were having a tough time of it, too.Patty was the only one who seemed to get somewhere.
Since then, Darla had always been out in the August heat, practicing her serves (发球) or hitting the ball.Patty wasn't really interested.She felt she was such a “natural” for tennis that she really didn't need to practice.By the end of the summer, Darla began to get the hang of it.She joined a neighborhood junior tennis team.There would be matches every Thursday.Patty wanted to join as well, but she didn't want to miss her favorite TV show.She told herself that she would join it when she got some free time.If Darla had fun, she would join the team in the spring.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；　2.请按如下格式作答。
The week before school started, Mrs Cane held another training course.　
　
Patty couldn't stop thinking of her poor performance on the way home.　
　
UNIT 2　单元仿真验收性评价
第一部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了最能燃烧卡路里的四项运动。
1．选C　细节理解题。根据Running部分中的“An average person can burn anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories in one hour of running.”、Swimming部分中的“Swimming is a ... burn 500 to 600 calories in just 30 minutes”、Boxing部分中的“Boxing helps you ... burning up 400 to 800 calories in an hour session”及Rowing部分中的“An hour of rowing will burn 400 to 600 calories on average”可知，游泳每小时燃烧的卡路里最多。
2．选C　细节理解题。根据Swimming部分中的 “Swimming is a workout that produces the lowest impact on body”可知，游泳是一种对身体影响最小的锻炼方式。
3．选D　推理判断题。 通读全文，尤其是第一段的内容可知，本文旨在介绍四项帮助减肥的运动。由此可推知，本篇文章是写给肥胖者的。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位盲人攀岩者Jesse Dufton坚持攀岩的故事，后来他拍了一个纪录片分享自己的故事，鼓励更多残疾人。
4．选B　细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的“crossing the road on the way to work is far more risky than Hoy”可知，在Jesse Dufton眼中，他的日常活动更危险。
5．选A　段落大意题。根据第二段中的“Dufton has been climbing mountains since childhood.”以及“Instead he was attracted to climbing and skiing, and insists that climbing is one of the safer activities for a blind person to undertake.”可知，本段主要讲述了Dufton对攀岩的热情。
6．选B　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“If somebody like me watches it, and they find it inspirational, then it wouldn't be right for me to keep that from them, wouldn't it？”可知，Jesse说服Alistair Lee拍摄一部纪录片是为了激励更多残疾人。
7．选D　推理判断题。通读全文，再结合第一段第二句“It is even more dangerous if you happen to be a blind climber, as Jesse Dufton is.”以及最后一段尾句可知，Jesse Dufton是一个勇于冒险、积极乐观的人。
[C]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了群体锻炼给人们带来的好处。
8．选D　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health.”可知，本段强调了群体锻炼对心理健康的好处。
9．选A　词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句“If you're tired of ... and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class”可知，upbeat应该和bored意义相反，故与A项词义相近。
10．选D　细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect and support can be very beneficial”可知，谈到情感支持，作者认为和那些能给人提供尊敬和支持的人在一起很有益。
11．选B　标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章探讨了群体锻炼给人们带来的好处。故B项适合作文章标题。
[D]
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了参加体育运动不仅是为了强身健体，更重要的是为了提高人的智商和情商。
12．选D　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“...in the hope that you might learn lessons about winning gentlemanly, losing with dignity and insisting on it when things get hard”可知，家长让孩子参加体育运动是希望孩子在运动的过程中学会如何面对困难。
13．选D　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The thought that athletic competition is about greater life lessons and the building of character has been further undermined by headlines about professional athletes.”可知，运动对人性格的培养并没有被大家过多关注，反倒是专业运动员的一些花边新闻引起人们的更多关注。
14．选A　推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，列举业余体育运动是为了证明Lumpkin的观点，即运动能培养人的性格。
15．选C　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“All of that on court experience has a real effect on how you deal with real life situations.”可知，运动体验对如何处理真实的生活情境有真正的影响。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了有一些日常锻炼可以让你更快乐、更健康。
16．选B　下文具体介绍了锻炼的好处，故B项“经常锻炼会使你受益匪浅”衔接下文，符合语境。
17．选G　上文讲的是锻炼对心血管系统的好处，G项“当你的心肺健康改善时，你每天都有更多的精力”与上文构成递进关系，且“energy”呼应主旨句中的“energetic”。
18．选C　上文提到要参加体育活动或健身，即使没有充足的时间也没关系，由此推断，只要坚持锻炼就好，不在于时间长短。故C项“适量的运动总比不运动好”承接上文，符合语境。
19．选F　上文提到锻炼既有趣又有助于交际，下文则提出倡议“所以去上舞蹈课，去游泳或参加足球俱乐部吧”。故F项“锻炼还可以帮助你与朋友和邻居建立联系”承上启下，符合语境。
20．选A　根据下文提到的“feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious”及“improve your confidence”等可知，本段主要描述了锻炼带来的精神方面的好处。故A项 “在紧张的一天后需要情绪上的提升吗？”衔接下文，符合语境。
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自己的锻炼经历告诉我们：只要付出努力就会有收获。
21．选A　根据前文内容“I decided to take the gym seriously”可知，作者决定要在健身房锻炼，之后开始在跑步机上进行常规锻炼。
22．选C　根据后文“My friend, however, became bored.”可知，作者的朋友感觉无聊，所以前文作者的情绪是满意的。
23．选B　根据空前“suggested”可知，这只是建议，还没有开始；结合空后的宾语“an outdoor sport”可知，take up符合题意，表示开始参加一项户外运动。
24．选A　根据空前“uncoordinated”可知，此处应选refused，前后构成因果关系。
25．选D　根据前文可知，作者起初拒绝了朋友开始户外活动的建议；提示词“But”表明前后句意呈转折关系，故此处表示，几周之后，朋友成功说服了作者去该户外场地。
26．选B　根据空前提示词“except”可知，intended符合题意，此处表示球向各个方向飞去，除了作者想要的方向。
27．选D　根据并列连词“and”和空后内容“after constantly practicing”可知，skillful符合题意，此处表示经过持续练习后球技变熟练了。
28．选A　根据空后内容“to build up our body”可知，朋友想要通过打网球来锻炼身体，所以认为在跑步机上并不能得到充分的锻炼。
29．选D　空格的主语that指代前文的“play tennis”，此处表示打网球涉及真正的技巧。
30．选C　此处空格指代前文朋友建议通过打网球来强身健体，这是一种新的尝试。
31．选A　此处表示，作者击球时，球碰到了球拍上被网球运动员称之为“甜区”的地方，打出了一个完美的击球。
32．选C　由前文可知，作者起初抗拒朋友打网球的新建议，但几周之后还是开始进行这一运动，并且某天打出了完美的球，所以最终作者学会了如何正确打网球。
33．选B　根据冒号后的“I can do whatever I set my mind on”可知，此处表示作者从这些经历中学到的教训。
34．选C　根据并列词“and”和“I just need to put in efforts”可知，努力之后好的结果也会随之而来。
35．选B　根据前文可知，作者通过这几次经历明白了只要下定决心去做，就可以成功，后文描述了作者总是满怀兴奋，所以作者现在喜欢尝试新鲜事物，对新鲜事物充满热情。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国人杰克·李·平尼克(Jake Lee Pinnick)受到中国武术的吸引来中国学习并弘扬中国传统文化的故事。
36．absolutely　考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处需要用副词，修饰动词shocked。
37．in　考查介词。(be) dressed in为固定短语，意为“穿着”。
38．containing　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，动词contain与a black cloth bag and several long bags之间为主动关系，应用现在分词形式，作后置定语。
39．has formed　考查动词时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，句子有ever since作时间状语，谓语用现在完成时；主语是Pinnick，助动词用has。
40．where　考查表语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导表语从句，从句基本成分完整，上下文需要表示地点的连词，所以用where。
41．are　考查动词时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，这句话描述的是Pinnick现在的看法，谓语用一般现在时；主语是and连接的两个并列的名词短语martial arts and maintaining a peaceful mind，故be动词用are。
42．responsibility　考查名词。空格处需用名词，和前面的mission一起作表语。
43．followers　考查名词复数。空格前面有“over 600 thousand”修饰，所以应用复数形式。
44．to open　考查非谓语动词。expect to do sth.意为“期望做某事”，为固定用法。
45．a　考查冠词。bridge是可数名词单数形式，前面应用冠词修饰；泛指“一个”，且bridge以辅音音素开头，故用a修饰。
第三部分
第一节
参考范文：
To encourage us students to get into shape and enrich our school life, our school sports club has launched an activity themed “Exercise 60 minutes every day”．
Regular exercise can be highly beneficial to us.We can go jogging or running in the morning.We recommend taking full advantage of break time at school to play jump rope, hula hoop and so on.In addition, it's workable to cycle or swim after school.
Only with good health can we enjoy a happy life and good academic performance.So I appeal to all of you to work out for an hour every day.
第二节
参考范文：
The week before school started, Mrs Cane held another training course.Darla and Patty signed up immediately.In a class, Mrs Cane asked the teenagers to play in turn.Darla came first, impressing others with her excellent performance.Mrs Cane was pleased with Darla's progress.“Well, I can tell who's been practicing！” she smiled.Soon it was Patty's turn.Everyone looked at the “talent” expectantly.Yet, Patty had not practiced and was far behind the rest, which was a shock for all.Patty was upset and absent until the class was over.
Patty couldn't stop thinking of her poor performance on the way home.She realized she needed change if she still wanted to continue with tennis.The next day, Patty came to Darla's team when they practiced to ask whether she could join.Warmly welcomed, she became a member of the team that day.Weak though she was, Patty enjoyed herself and worked hard at practice.She finally found that “natural talent” got her nowhere without diligence and she was able to join in the fun.That was one of the best lessons of her life.
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