I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you     1     to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of     2    . However, for those of you with a     3     mind, opportunity     4     in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to     5     great knowledge and enjoy     6     growth. Most     7    , your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your     8    .

Of equal importance     9     good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.    10     plan your study, set clear goals and     11     your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, you must make    12     to improve your communication and     13     skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult     14    . In time you will find yourself     15     into a well-rounded individual.

Adam, a freshman at senior high school, experienced a     1     (challenge) and     2     (confuse) school life at first. He had to think carefully to choose     3     (suit) courses. With the help of the school adviser, he finally took courses and especially         4     (报名参加) advanced literature based on his strengths and interests. Besides, he had to choose     5    (课外的) activities. He was anxious to join the     6     (学校足球队). Unfortunately, he wasn’t qualified for it. But he wouldn’t quit and would improve on his own to    7    (加入球队) next year, because he wanted to realize his dream. Then he joined a    8    (食品救济站) to help helpless people in the community. What’s more, he had to work harder to be responsible for himself. So he would make a workable     9    (安排表) to balance his studies and after-school activities. For him, much of the school life was waiting     10     (explore)!

But I was so     1     about the idea of going along with them that I secretly went    2     his ship, the Endurance, and     3       in a small cupboard.     4    , three days after we set off I was discovered.