高三英语寒假作业（三）

完型填空之一

.When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I believed I could __1__ tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 2 in class.

When I took the first exam, I was 3 to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, ??4? English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained_ 5?? .

I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that? 6? because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I ??7? with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his 8 ?.

One more test before the final exam. One more? 9 to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time.?? 10 The meaning of the word “thorough”. But my? 11__??? did no good and everything? 12? as before.

The last hurdle(障碍) was the final. No matter