!•万事开头难In the English Reading Week, one of my classmates recommended a quote to us which goes like this: "All things are difficult before they are easy." What the quote conveys is extremely true. There are many obstacles（障碍）and challenges in the process of our growth. Nobody can go through anything without trouble・We should make great efforts/ spare no effort to accomplish/fulfil/achieve our goals. Only if we face difficulties bravely and overcome them confidently will we feel it easy to deal with them in the end/eventually.例 1 As for me, I was poor in my English reading comprehension・ I always found English words and sentences difficult to understand. But for （要不是）my parents and teachers^s encouragement, I would have given it up. In order not to let them down. I read English vocabulary every day and wrote down unfamiliar words as well. Meanwhile I often turned to teachers for help. As time went by, I made great progress in my reading・例 2 Take Thomas Edison for example・ He was an outstanding scientist who invented the bulb・At that time, no one could imagine that the night could be as bright as the day. Having attempted hundreds of times to test the material of the bulb, he fin ally succeeded ・ He was laughed at or looked down upon by others, but never did he give up. It was his determination and perseverance（毅力）that made him a legend（传奇人物）who made a great difference to the lives of people throughout the world.Therefore, everything will be easy if we are determined and never lose heart in face of trouble.2.回顾人生中经历的一些事件有助于我们对过去进行思考。
请用英语写一篇100-120词的短文，描述一件对你或你的家庭产生重大影响的事情，并略加评论。
Three years ago, an experience as a volunteer in a nursing home impressed me deeply and changed my attitude to life. I used to think that it was a waste of time to take care of others.It was a journey of volunteering to a nursing home to help the old with some fruits .Into it, some of us began to sweep the floor while others cleaned the window and even read stories to the old. Surprised and happy, they regarded us as their grandsons> Laughter could be heard in every comer of the nursing home・ We couldrf t be happier.The unforgettable experience really changed my life. Not only does it bring us happiness but it makes people close to one3•请以"The biggest challenge I have ever met”为题，写一篇120字左右的短文。
内容包括：1•事情经过2•你的感受或者从中获得的启发In our daily life, we unavoidably （不可避免地）come across various challenges now and then （不时）• The biggest challenge in my life happened when I entered senior high school.I was shocked to find what the physics teacher taught was totally beyond me and I lost my confidence completely. Thinking I just lacked the gift for physics, I stopped making efforts and my grades were poor. Fortunately, my teacher didn't give up on me. Instead, she helped me analyze my problem and I realized I needed to rise to the challenges （面对挑战）bravely. I regained （重新获得）my confidence, adjusted my approaches （调整方法）and worked hard. Now Pm one of the top students in physics.From the above experience, Fve learned that it is not our inborn （天牛的）gifts but our efforts that help us achieve success・ When confronted/faced wi（h challenges, we should fight bravelyinstead of giving up.4.我们都需要别人的帮助，也曾得到过别人的帮助。
请写一篇100-120个词的短文，简要讲述一次得到他人的帮助的经历，并谈谈你的感受。
We all have received help of one kind or another. Sometimes, a little help can keep us wann for a long time.Last summer, I flew to Beijing to visit a friend of mine. After the plane landed, I switched my cellphone on, but it failed to pick up（接4攵）any signals. How could I contact my friend waiting at the airport to collect me? A middle-aged man read the anxiety on my face and handed me his cellphone・ Thanks to his help, I was able to get in touch with my friend.This experience has convinced me that a little help sometimes can bring others great convenience・IT1 always remember the kindness the middle-aged man showed to me, and Fm ready to pass it on to others.5.生活中我们难免会被人误解。
请就此话题用英语写一篇100-120个词的短文，记述一次你被误解的经历，并简要说明你的处理方式及理由Every one of us may be misunderstood in our daily life. What is important is how to deal with it.Once in the classroom, Cathy challenged us to open the small board・ Soon, Matt and Mike snatched（夺）the remote control and turned it on. The three of them started to giggle. The curious, innocent people around them like me had no idea Just smiling along ・The next thing I saw was my teacher" s upset face・“ Didn' t you tell me that you guys will study quietly? You dishonest kids!” I was shocked; my eyes turned wet and I could hardly blink back the tears（止住眼泪）.As I always believe that communication is a good way to clear up misunderstandings, I took a deep breath and stepped forward, holding my head up high, to defend for myself. After learning the truth, my teacher forgave me.6.高中三年转瞬即逝，每个人都有对学校集体生活的美好记忆。