新高考英语阅读理解专项训练08 记叙文练习.docxVIP

第 PAGE 1 页 共 NUMPAGES 9 页 PAGE 新高考英语阅读理解专项训练 1 For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kid who would enjoy public speaking. But he’s, nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…”Chris trips on the“-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support.“…Vote for …me …”. Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When