篇一：2016年天津英语高考试题(含答案)
绝密★启用前
2016年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）
英语 笔试
本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。第I卷1至10页。第II卷11至12页。
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码，答卷时，考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
祝各位考生考试顺利！
第I 卷
注意事项：
1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如果改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 2. 本卷共55小题，共95分。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 例：Stand over there_____ you’ll be able to see it better. A. orB. andC. but D. while 答案是B。
1. ---It was a wonderful trip. So, which city did you like better, Paris or Rome?---______. There were good things and bad things about them.A. It’s hard to say B. I didn’t get itC. You must be kidding D. Couldn’t be better
2. The dictionary is ______: many words have been added to the language since it was published.A. out of controlB. out of date C. out of sightD. out of reach 3. When walking down the street, I came across David, when I _____ for years.A. didn’t seeB. haven’t seen C. hadn’t seen D. wouldn’t see 4. The cooling wind swept through out bedroom windows, ____ air conditioning unnecessary.A. making B. to make C. made D. being made
5. It was really annoying; I _____ get access to the data bank you had recommended.A. wouldn’t B. couldn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 6. ---I’m thinking of going back to school to get another degree.---Sounds great!_____.
A. It all dependsB. Go for it C. Never mind D. No wonder
7. ______ the average age of the population increases, there are more and more old people to care for.A. UnlessB. Until
C. As D. While
8. Mary was silent during the early part of the discussion but finally she ____ her opinion on the subject.A. gave voice to B. kept an eye onC. turned a deaf ear of D. set foot on
9. We will put off the picnic in the park until next week, ____ the weather may be better.A. that B. whereC. which D. when
10. The weather forecast says it will be cloudy with a slight _____ of rain later tonight.A. effectB. sense C. changeD. chance
11. The manager put forward a suggestion ____ we should have an assistant. There is too much work to do.A. whether B. that C. which D. what
12. I’m going to _____ advantage of this tour to explore the history of the castle.A. put B. makeC. take D. give
13. You are waiting at a wrong place. It is at the hotel ____ the coach picks up tourists.A. who B. whichC. where D. that
14. I hate it when she calls me at work—I’m always too busy to _____ a conversation with her.A. carry on B. break intoC. turn down D. cut off 15. I was wearing a seatbelt. If I hadn’t been wearing one, I ____.A. were injured B. would be injuredC. had been injured D. would have been injured
第二节： 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选春最佳选项。 The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.
became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally it. The team practice, a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to and insisted she go .
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten—year— human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach her and enthusiasm. skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富)one can hold is the heart.”
It was the greatest in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功). 16. A. failure 17. A. usually18. A. improve 19. A. increased 20. A. however21. A. use22. A. pull23. A. afraid 24. A. take off 25. A. attend
B. pressure B. finallyB. train B. found
C. loss C. firstly C. join C. created
D. illness D. frequently D. contact D. made D. instead D. waste D. fire D. free D. show up D. Start
B. therefore B. survive B. tell
C. otherwise C. save C. hide C. ready C. give upC. ban
B. nervous B. set off B. miss
26. A. rich B. weak C. firmD. kind 27. A. trusted B.determinedC.experiencedD. embarrassed
28. A. frustrationB. delight C. excitementD. surprise 29. A. beginner B.learner C. partnerD. winner 30. A. cheer on B. compete withC. respond toD. run after 31. A. admitting B.explainingC.announcing D. whispering 32. A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom 33. A. Although B. SinceC. Once D. Because 34. A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment 35. A. through B. under C. across D. around第二部分： 阅读理解 （共20小题； 每小题2.5分，满分50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
A Language Programme for Teenagers
Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning. Our Courses
Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.
Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas----speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).
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Ｓｔｕｄｅｎｔｓ ａｒｅ placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take on online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.
Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class. Arrivals and Transfer
Our programme offers the full package—students are take good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student’s full details at least 4 weeks in advance.
Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.
We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge (本文来自：WwW.dXf5.coM 东星 资源网:2016年天津市英语听力高考时间)may be made for providing special food.
36. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course? A. It is less effective. B. It focuses on speaking. C. It includes extra lessons. D. It give you confidence
37. When can a student attend Standard Course? A. 13:00-14:30 Monday. B. 9:00-12:30 Tuesday C. 13:00-14:30 Friday. D. 9:00-12:30 Saturday.
38. Before starting their programme, students are expected to _____. A. take a language test B. have an online interview C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levels
39. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to_____. A. inform students of their full flight details B. look after students throughout the programme C. offer students free sightseeing trips D. collect students’ luggage in advance
40. Which of the following may require an extra payment?
篇二：2016年天津英语高考试题
绝密★启用前
2016年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）
英语 笔试 第I 卷
注意事项：
1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如果改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 2. 本卷共55小题，共95分。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 例：Stand over there_____ you’ll be able to see it better. A. orB. andC. but D. while 答案是B。
1. ---It was a wonderful trip. So, which city did you like better, Paris or Rome?---______. There were good things and bad things about them.A. It’s hard to say B. I didn’t get itC. You must be kidding D. Couldn’t be better
2. The dictionary is ______: many words have been added to the language since it was published.A. out of controlB. out of date C. out of sightD. out of reach 3. When walking down the street, I came across David, when I _____ for years.A. didn’t seeB. haven’t seen C. hadn’t seen D. wouldn’t see 4. The cooling wind swept through out bedroom windows, ____ air conditioning unnecessary.A. making B. to make C. made D. being made 5. It was really annoying; I _____ get access to the data bank you had recommended.A. wouldn’t B. couldn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 6. ---I’m thinking of going back to school to get another degree.---Sounds great!_____.
A. It all dependsB. Go for it C. Never mind D. No wonder
7. ______ the average age of the population increases, there are more and more old people to care for.A. UnlessB. Until
C. As D. While
8. Mary was silent during the early part of the discussion but finally she ____ her opinion on the subject.A. gave voice to B. kept an eye onC. turned a deaf ear of D. set foot on
9. We will put off the picnic in the park until next week, ____ the weather may be better.A. that B. whereC. which D. when
10. The weather forecast says it will be cloudy with a slight _____ of rain later tonight.A. effectB. sense C. changeD. chance
11. The manager put forward a suggestion ____ we should have an assistant. There is too much work to do.A. whether B. that C. which D. what
12. I’m going to _____ advantage of this tour to explore the history of the castle.A. put B. makeC. take D. give
13. You are waiting at a wrong place. It is at the hotel ____ the coach picks up tourists.A. who B. whichC. where D. that
14. I hate it when she calls me at work—I’m always too busy to _____ a conversation with her.A. carry on B. break intoC. turn down D. cut off 15. I was wearing a seatbelt. If I hadn’t been wearing one, I ____.A. were injured B. would be injuredC. had been injured D. would have been injured
第二节： 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选春最佳选项。 The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.
became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally it. The team practice, a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she
refused to and insisted she go .
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten—year— human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a But that didn’t stop her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach her and enthusiasm. skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富)one can hold is the heart.”
It was the greatest in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功). 16. A. failure 17. A. usually18. A. improve 19. A. increased 20. A. however21. A. use22. A. pull23. A. afraid 24. A. take off 25. A. attend
B. pressure B. finallyB. train B. found
C. loss C. firstly C. join C. created
D. illness D. frequently D. contact D. made D. instead D. waste D. fire D. free D. show up D. Start
B. therefore B. survive B. tell
C. otherwise C. save C. hide C. ready C. give upC. ban
B. nervous B. set off B. miss
26. A. rich B. weak C. firmD. kind 27. A. trusted B.determinedC.experiencedD. embarrassed28. A. frustrationB. delight C. excitementD. surprise 29. A. beginner B.learner C. partnerD. winner 30. A. cheer on B. compete withC. respond toD. run after 31. A. admitting B.explainingC.announcing D. whispering 32. A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom
33. A. Although B. SinceC. Once D. Because 34. A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment 35. A. through B. under C. across D. around第二部分： 阅读理解 （共20小题； 每小题2.5分，满分50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
A Language Programme for Teenagers
Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning. Our Courses
Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.
Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas----speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).
Ｅｖａｌｕａｔｉｏｎ
Ｓｔｕｄｅｎｔｓ ａｒｅ placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take on online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.
Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class. Arrivals and Transfer
Our programme offers the full package—students are take good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student’s full details at least 4 weeks in advance.
Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a
drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.
We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.
36. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course? A. It is less effective. B. It focuses on speaking. C. It includes extra lessons. D. It give you confidence
37. When can a student attend Standard Course? A. 13:00-14:30 Monday. B. 9:00-12:30 Tuesday C. 13:00-14:30 Friday. D. 9:00-12:30 Saturday.
38. Before starting their programme, students are expected to _____. A. take a language test B. have an online interview C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levels
39. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to_____. A. inform students of their full flight details B. look after students throughout the programme C. offer students free sightseeing trips D. collect students’ luggage in advance
40. Which of the following may require an extra payment?
A. Cooked dinner. B. Mealtime dessert. C. Packed lunch. D. Special diet.
B
篇三：2016年天津市高考考试说明英语部分
一、笔 试
Ⅲ． 典型题示例
第一部分英语知识运用
题型1：单项填空
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．______ for two days，Steve managed to finish his report on schedule．
A．To work B．Worked C．To be working D．Having worked 答案：D
2．See， your computer has broken down again! It doesn?t ______ sense to buy the cheapest brand of computer just to save a few dollars．
A．haveB．makeC．displayD．Bring
答案：B
3．—Jack，you seem excited．
—______? I won the first prize in the English speech contest．
A．Guess whatB．So what
C．Pardon me D．Who cares
答案：A
4．We need to get to the root of the problem______ we can solve it．
A．whileB．afterC．beforeD．as
答案：C
题型2：完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1~20各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，将短文内容补充完整。
My fiance (未婚夫) and I were excited about shopping for our first home． But our funds , and none of the houses in our price range seemed satisfactory．
One house in particular．Although her description sounded wonderful, the price ．
．It was Our Home, small and charming, overlooking a quiet lake． Walking through the rooms and talking with the owners, a nice elderly couple, we felt ． As perfect as it was, the price remained too high for us． would be like to live there．
Days later, we made —far below the asking price．Surprisingly, they didn?t—． They renewed their offer It was also much more than we could afford, but ． ． Even ． We made our final offer, which was thousands of dollars less than the other buyer?s bid．． “Sold!” said the owner． : He?d seen us sitting by the lake all those times; he knew how much we loved the place and that we?drealized he would take selling it to us, but it was worthwhile; we were the people they wanted to live there． wedding present．”
That?s how we found our home and how I learned that when people areare not strangers, only friends we haven?t yet met．
1． A．neededB．limitedC．enoughD． large
2． A． recommended B． decoratedC． sold D． rented
3． A． below B． within C． beyond D． between
4． A． at least B． at most C． at times D． at hand
5． A． relief B． concern C． love D． curiosity
6． A． pride B． happinessC． challengeD． desire
7． A． which B． why C． that D． what
8． A． effort B． offer C． promise D． profit
9． A． come acrossB． look afterC． depend onD． laugh at
10． A． instead B． indeed C． aside D． apart
11． A． worse B． betterC． less D． higher
12． A． relaxingB． disappointing C． pleasantD． regular
13． A． agents B． buyersC． managers D． owners
14． A． alreadyB． still C． generallyD． ever
15． A． so B． or C． for D． but
16． A． apologizedB． complainedC． criticizedD． explained
17． A． check B． analyze C． appreciateD． ignore
18． A． loss B． risk C． chance D． lead
19． A． increaseB． differenceC． interest D． average
20． A． kind B． polite C． smart D． energetic
答案：
1．B2．A 3．C 4．A 5．C6．B 7．D 8．B 9．D 10．A
11．C12．B 13．D 14．B15．D 16．D17．C18．A19．B20．A
*题型3
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix? unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it (actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.
But the river wasn?t changed in a few days even a few months. It took years of work (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is (clean) than ever.
Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you have a habit is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don?t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation, don?t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?
While there are (amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be (patience).
答案：
1. was 2. actually 3. the 4. or5. to reduce
6. cleaner 7. that/which 8. amazing 9. changes 10. patient
注：2016年试卷暂不采用该题型。
第二部分阅读理解
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
University Room Regulations
Approved and Prohibited Items
The following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life. Access to Residential Rooms
Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination. Cooking Policy
Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven (微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.
Pet Policy
No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court. Quiet Hours
Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.
1．Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?
A．Ceiling fans and waterbeds.
B．Wireless routers and radios.
C．Hair dryers and candles.
D．TVs and electric blankets.
2．What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?
A．The combination should be changed.
B．The Office should be charged.
C．He should replace the door lock.
D．He should check out of the room.
3．What do we know about the cooking policy?
A．A microwave oven can be used.
B．Cooking in student rooms is permitted.
C．A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.
D．Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.
4．If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face _____.
A．parent visits
B．a fine of $100
C．the Student Court
D．a written notice
5．When can students enjoy a party in residences?
A．7:00 am, Sunday.
B．7:30 am, Thursday.
C．11:30 pm, Monday.
D．00:30 am, Saturday.
B
One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem — inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children?s Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.
There on the book?s cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.
My mother?s call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.
I never told my mother about my “miraculous” (奇迹般地) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.
6．The author?s mother told him to borrow a book in order to_____.
A．encourage him to do more walking
B．let him spend a meaningful summer
C．help cure him of his reading problem
D．make him learn more about weapons
7．The book caught the author?s eye because_____.
A．it contained pretty pictures of animals
B．it reminded him of his own dog
C．he found its title easy to understand
D．he liked children?s stories very much
8．Why could the author manage to read the book through?
A．He was forced by his mother to read it.
B．He identified with the story in the book.
C．The book told the story of his pet dog.
D．The happy ending of the story attracted him.
9．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．The author has become a successful writer.
B．The author?s mother read the same book.
C．The author?s mother rewarded him with books.
D．The author has had happy summers ever since.
10．Which one could be the best title of the passage?
A．The Charm of a Book
B．Mum?s Strict Order
C．Reunion with My Beagle
D．My Passion for Reading
答案：
1．D 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．D 6．C 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．A 第三部分：写作
题型1：阅读表达
阅读下面短文，按照要求用英语回答问题。
Six days a week, up and down the red hills of northeast Georgia, my grandfather brought the mail to the folks there. At age 68, he retired from the post office, but he never stopped serving the community.
On his 80th birthday, I sent him a letter, noting the things we all should be thankful for — good health, good friends and good outcomes. By most measurements he was a happy man. Then I suggested it was time for him to slow down. At long last, in a comfortable home, with a generous pension, he should learn to take things easy.
“Thank you for your nice words,” he wrote in his letter back, “and I know what you meant, but slowing down scares me. Life isn?t having it made; it?s getting it made.”
“The finest and happiest years of our lives were not when all the debts were paid, and all difficult experiences had passed, and we had settled into a comfortable home. No. I go back years ago, when we lived in a three-room house, when we got up before daylight and worked till after dark to make ends meet. I rarely had more than four hours of sleep. But what I still can?t figure out is why I never got tired, never felt better in my life. I guess the answer is, we were fighting for survival, protecting and providing for those we loved. What matters are not the great moments, but the partial victories, the waiting, and even the defeats. It?s the journey, not the arrival, that counts.” The letter ended with a personal request: “Boy, on my next birthday, just tell me to wake up and get going, because I will have one less year to do things — and there are ten million things waiting to be done.”
Christina Rossetti, an English poet, once said: “Does the road wind uphill all the way? Yes, to