19. What does the speaker think is important ? A. That children develop an interest in sport.

B That children improve their confidence.

C. That children learn at an appropriate pace.

20. Which number should you call if you are interested in ESF Sports? A.88555114 B.88551514. C.88555141. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）

第一节：（共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A.

　　I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage.For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father.Totally loving.No ifs,ands or buts.

　　The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio.The speaker was quoting a Biblical passage about husbands and their wives.Then he went on to say,"Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love." To myself,I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband.Well,for two

weeks that would change.

　　And it did.Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said,"That new yellow sweater looks great on you.""Oh,Tom,you noticed",she said,surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled.After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought "Evelyn's been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me." We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.

So it went.Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director;a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums.Relaxed and happy,that's