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北外附校高中生英语阅读测试卷 2012年2月 年级: 班级: 姓名: 性别: 说明；请完成以下阅读任务。按要求记录屏幕上显示时间，精确到秒。 Passage A When I was four, my parents signed me up to take Saturday-morning enrichment classes at Northwestern University. Sometimes I was frustrated, because I felt my parents were making me do something that cut into my time with my friends. I was taking advanced subjects, but I was still just a kid. I felt bad when I said no to Friday-night sleepovers because I had to wake up at 7:30 the next morning. But I also remember coming home in eighth grade and feeling so happy about my philosophy class. Thats when I realized how much Id gained from the investment theyd made in my future. When I was younger, I took piano, dance and violin. I also played soccer, basketball and tennis. And I had the Saturday classes at Northwestern. Now, at 17, I still have a very full week, which includes being president of the Model UN at my school and tutoring special-needs children. My parents involvement made all this possible for me. I especially remember the driving. Until I got my license, my mother was always driving me everywhere. She became even busier as my brother and sister grew older. Now, I believe its important for parents to support and to take an interest in their children. The world is a lot more competitive than it was when my parents were my age. To get into college, you need more than good grades and high scores. You need a deep involvement in extra courses that will set you apart. My activities have helped me focus on my personal goals. Because I was able to study so many areas of interest starting at a very young age, I have learned to push myself to do new things. In 1999 I participated in a student exchange program in Northern Ireland. I have also taken summer courses in international relations and sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. Without my parents support and encouragement, these would be impossible. 1. It can be inferred from the passag