1、Unit1 Honesty and responsibility Extended readingy语法填空Extended readingTaking responsibilityHonoured guests, friends, teachers and students, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you here today and _1_(present )my thoughts on this very special occasion.Students, the time has arrived for you to f
2、ully accept your passage_2_adulthood. I have seen you grow from nervous Senior 1 students into the confident young adults _3_ sit before me today, ready to embrace the next phase of your lives. I am sure that you are both excited and anxious about the new experiences that _4_(be) in store for you. H
3、owever, you need not worry, for I know that you are all responsible young people, well prepared and well equipped to _5_(success) manage the challenges of the years ahead.During your time at school, you have grown to understand the importance of a well-developed sense of responsibility. You accept t
4、hat you are responsible for your successes and your _6_(failure). Hopefully, you have learnt to treat responsibility, not as a weight that burdens you, but rather as a foundation which will support your future development. A ship without an anchor is at _7_ mercy of the waves and the winds; likewise
5、, a person who has no sense of responsibility is at the mercy of their own careless and thoughtless behaviours.As students, you must take your studies seriously and _8_(accept) responsibility for your own learning. Taking responsibility means _9_(meet) deadlines for your school work, following your
6、teachers guidance and, of course, always aiming for academic excellence. However, your responsibilities go far beyond your studies. As you go through your daily life, you will encounter many difficult situations _10_ things will go wrong. Instead of being quick to blame others, analyse the problem a
7、nd, if it is indeed your own fault, be ready to admit your mistake and then correct it. This way, you practise the virtue of courage. Always give your best in whatever you set out _11_(do), however difficult that might be. This way, you practise the virtue of determination. Be honest by saying what
8、you mean _12_ by meaning what you say. This way, you practise the virtue of integrity. Taking responsibility in all _13_(aspect) of your everyday life, therefore, will help build a strong character.Apart from personal development, _14_(assume) responsibility for your actions is also important for th
9、e betterment of society. Society is an organic whole and, as social beings, we have a responsibility to help make it _15_（good). You may have heard the story of the small boy who tried to save starfish left on the beach after a storm, by throwing them back into the ocean, _16_(passer-by) told him th
10、at he was wasting his time, for he could not possibly save them all. However, the boy was not discouraged, believing that he could make a difference _17_ the ones that he saved. As a result, the passers-by felt inspired and joined him that in saving the starfish. _18_（similar), the little things you
11、 do can make a difference! For example, picking up garbage around your neighbourhood _19_(contribute) to a cleaner environment. Reporting a speeding car helps ensure road safety. Being energy-efficient _20_(lead) lo savings of our precious natural resources. Doing volunteer work at a local nursing h
12、ome brings love and _21_(warm) to the elderly. Just like the “starfish boy”, you may even inspire people around you to do the same, which might _22_(consider) an added bonus. Working together, we have the power to gradually but _23_(continuous) change our society for the better.So, dear students, ta
13、ke your first step into the adult world by accepting your responsibilities, so _24_ adulthood will be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both you and those around you. Sometimes, responsibilities may weigh heavily on you. However, just as the Chinese saying goes, “Jade is good for nothing if not_25_ (carve).”A man cannot be perfected _26_ trials. Sow the seeds of success today and your harvest will be great tomorrow. I wish you every success in your adult life!学科网（北京）股份有限公司
